2010 Prices:
| Triple Cabin |
from $8,990 per person |
| Twin Cabin |
from $9,990 per person |
Call to ask about single supplement prices.
2010 Dates: Dec 13; 18; 23; 28
2011 Dates: Jan 2; 7; 12
Jumping over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, Antarctica XXI invites you to a unique experience that will take you to one of the most remote places on earth, the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and most inhospitable continent - Antarctica.
In a little over three hours of flying from Punta Arenas to King George Island, the largest Island of the South Shetland Archipielago, you will be at the gates of the white continent.
From King George Island we will navigate for six days and five nights along the Antarctic Peninsula, visiting the most wonderful places and enjoying the best wildlife sites of Antarctica. During the whole journey we will be giving different lectures to introduce and inform you about this wonderful Continent. We are sure this will be the trip of your lifetime.
Day 1 : Overnight in Punta Arenas
Airport transfer to hotel. During the afternoon, before dinner, you will receive instructions on the procedures of embarkation and disembarkation. Later, you will enjoy our welcome dinner at the José Nogueira Hotel, a centenary French style mansion, where you will have the chance to meet your expedition mates.
Day 2 : Southwards flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station
Our Antarctic adventure begins. Flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island (South Shetland Islands). The flight takes a little over three hours. Upon arrival we will be able to tour around the area where the "Presidente Eduardo Frei M." Chilean Base and "Bellinghausen" Russian Base are located. We will gather at the beach on Fildes Bay for embarkation, by Zodiac boats, to M/V "Ocean Nova".
Days 3-6 : Ship cruise along the Western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula
As we cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the Peninsula , sailing along ice-filled fjords and between spectacular icebergs, we will enjoy the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Our Journey toward the south may include visits to some of the most magnificient spots in the white continent such as: Hannah Point , Port Lockroy, Petermann Island , Paradise Bay , Cuverville and Deception Islands amongst others. Our adventure will be full, with daily landings and cruises in zodiacs boats, selected lectures and anenjoyable time on board.
Day 7 : Return flight from Frei Station to Punta Arenas
Return to King George Island where we will disembark, in Zodiac boats, at Fildes Bay by "Presidente Eduardo Frei M." Chilean Base, and head to the "Teniente Marsh" aerodrome to take the flight back to Punta Arenas. End of program upon arrival at the Airport in Punta Arenas.
Included:
- Transfer (port/airport/hotel) forseen on first and last day of the voyage
- 1 night lodging in Punta Arenas, breakfast included
- Welcome Dinner
- Flight Punta Arenas - King George Island - Punta Arenas
- Sea voyage and lodging on board ship, in accordance with cabin chosen
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks)
- Shore excursions
- Conferences and shipboard entertainment
- Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica
Not Included:
- Visa and/or Passport expenses
- Arrival and departure taxes
- Travel insurance
- Additional expenses, such as: laundry service, telephone calls, use of Internet or other means of communication, etc.
- Gratuities
- Excess baggage charge
- Lodging and meals other than those offered in the program
