12 Day Emblematic Antarctica Exploration With National Geographic
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Cruises and National Geographic Expeditions, offering enrichment with a National Geographic Photographer and an Expert onboard.
Outings and shore visits in Zodiac®inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
Lectures and information sessions hosted by our naturalist-guides, covering wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection
Sailing on the Weddell Sea and amid the free-floating pack ice, dicovering one of the most famous places of polar exploration.
Visiting research stations and former whaling stations.
Superior twin share accommodation
Sightseeing and transportation as per the itinerary
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
On arrival at your hotel in Buenos Airies you will enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore Buenos Airies before your early start tomorrow
Today we fly to Ushuaia, the gateway to the Antarctic Peninsula where will board the Le Boréal luxury yacht, with a maximum of 264 guests, ready for the adventure of a lifetime
Use your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarise yourself with your ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the Zodiac® outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience.
We continue to cross the Drake Passage today. From the ship’s bridge, you will experience exceptional sailing moments before joining the naturalist-guides on your ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.
Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife. Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas. Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.
Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest Zodiac® outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere. You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.
Today we continue to explore the Antarctic Peninsula with our Zodiac inflatables
We continue to explore the region and have zodiac landings, weather permitting. Lectures and information sessions continue by our naturalist-guides, covering wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection.
On our last day in the icy paradise, we continue to view amazing landscapes: a multitude of drifting icebergs, ice floes, imposing glaciers and tall, snow-covered mountains.
If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.
Our final day at sea, relax by the pool or in the library, keep fit in the gym or pamper yourself with a massage or treatement in the spa
Today ends the trip of a lifetime in Ushuaia
Embark aboard the luxurious and exclusive "Le Boréal'' Luxury Ship for a 12-day expedition cruise in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions offering enrichment with a National Geographic Photographer and an Expert onboard.
Each day, whether on land, aboard your ship or during a Zodiac outing, you will be surrounded by a grandiose decor ranging from icebergs to ice floe and ancient glaciers.
32 meals - 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners
Superior twin share accommodation
Sightseeing and transportation as per the itinerary
Deposit & Payments
Book now and secure your package with only a 25% deposit per person.
Pay a 2nd instalment of $1000 per person within 28 days.
You will then be invoiced for final payment 120 days prior to departure.
Booking Process
Select the purple 'Reserve Your Seat' tab to begin your booking (you must 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password)
Then select the purple 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected
Select your Departure Date, Departure City, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests
Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab
Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment. You may also pay via BPAY (not available within 70 days of departure)
Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking
Your position on the tour will be confirmed within 48 hours of completing your order. If your place cannot be confirmed, a full refund of the deposit will occur
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International Airfares - Internal Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia is included
Arrival Transfer in Buenos Aires
Tips for the local guides where applicable
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Optional activities
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary or optional
1 Nights accommodation in a 4 star hotel in Buenos Aires
10 Nights onboard the intimate Le Boréal luxury ship, with a maximum of 264 guests onboard.
To see further details on the ship, please click HERE
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
A single supplement is available on all nights of this trip from an extra $5,200 subject to availability.
Triple Share
Not available.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Bedding on board the cruise is restricted to the following configurations. If you wish to upgrade your cabin, the following amounts are payable in addition to the package price prior to travel:
Superior Stateroom: INCLUDED. Rooms are approx 19sqm and include a window, Individually-controlled air-conditioning, King-size bed or twin beds, Shower, Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV, Desk with stationery, Ipod(TM) players, Video on demand, Safe, Hairdryer, Bath robes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, French bath products, 24hr room service, Internet access. Generally located on Deck 6.
Deluxe Stateroom: Our Deluxe Staterooms are approx 19sqm and include a private balcony, Individually-controlled air-conditioning, King-size bed or twin beds, Shower, Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV, Desk with stationery, Ipod(TM) players, Video on demand, Safe, Hairdryer, Bath robes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, French bath products, 24hr room service, Internet access. Generally located on Deck 4 or 5. Upgrades available from $890 per person (subject to availability)
Prestige Stateroom on Deck 4: Includes a private balcony and inclusions as above with a 19sqm cabin, but located on Deck 4. Upgrades available from $2,290 per person (subject to availability)
Deluxe Suite: Our 27sqm suite includes a private balcony, Individually-controlled air-conditioning, King-size bed or twin beds, 1 sofa, Shower, Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV, Desk with stationery, Ipod(TM) players, Video on demand, Safe, Hairdryer, Bath robes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, French bath products, 24hr room service, Internet access. Upgrades available from $9,530 per person (subject to availability)
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