Basecamp Adventure in Antarctica
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Overview
Highlights
- The most wildlife-rich part of Antarctica - penguins, whales, seals, sea birds
- Narrow sheltered waterways and fjords
- Spectacular mountains rising directly out of the sea
- Icebergs and active glaciers
- Historic sites
- Active scientific stations
- Great variety of terrain over short distances
- Opportunity to camp on ice (optional)
- Climbing glaciers and higher view points (optional)
- Photography Workshop, Snowshoeing & Hiking (optional)
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Trip includes
- 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners
- comfortable cabin accommodation on cruise
- specialist expedition staff
- all activities while on cruise including zodiac excursions, lectures, videos, slide and film shows and guide services
- use of all ship facilities and public areas
- medical services (there is a resident medical officer and infirmary on board)
- port taxes and port charges imposed by government authorities
- pre-departure information
- All activities (camping, hiking, kayaking, climbing and photography) are complimentary, however pre-booking is required due to limited numbers.
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
Itinerary
In the afternoon we embark from Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. The voyage will depart through the Beagle Channel and sail through this scenic waterway for the rest of the evening.
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During these two days we sail across the Drake Passage. When we cross the Antarctic Convergence, we arrive in the circum-Antarctic up welling zone. In this area we may see Wandering Albatrosses, Grey Headed Albatrosses, Black- browed Albatrosses, Light- mantled Sooty ...
We will sail directly to “High Antarctica”, passing the Melchior islands and the Schollaert Channel, between Brabant and Anvers Island. We will sail to the Neumayer Channel, where we will position our ship for the multi-activity base camp. The protected waters around ...
In the Drake Passage we have again a chance of seeing many seabirds and to take advantage of the knowledge of our lecture team.
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We arrive in the morning in Ushuaia and disembark.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Taking the Paths Less Travelled Since 1975
Since its inception in 1975, World Expeditions has earned an outstanding reputation as an innovator and world leader in quality, small group adventure holidays. Responsible travel at our core, we always believed that it is not only where but also how you travel that truly creates an experience of a lifetime. Over the past decades World Expeditions has been operating authentic and innovative adventure holidays with a genuine focus on the paths less travelled. We are the pioneers in designing groundbreaking itineraries and many say our trips start where others end. As a leader in responsible travel, we offer big adventures with a small environmental footprint. While safety is core to how we operate, we’re also focused on the fun factor and suitably challenging you to reach that great sensation of personal achievement while enjoying the camaraderie of like-minded travellers.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- air transport and transfers before and after the cruises (except for prescheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia, directly after disembarkation).
- passport and vaccination charges, reciprocity fees and airport departure taxes
- bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
- laundry, postage, personal clothing, medical expenses, travel insurance and items of a personal nature such as bar charges, wine and phone calls
- customary end of voyage tips and gratuities
- accommodation and meals or other services not included in the ship cruise itinerary
- emergency evacuation charges
Accommodation
- 12 day voyage
- 11 nights aboard Ortelius
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