ANTARCTICA EXPRESS AIR-CRUISE
5 DAYS & 4 NIGHTS
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Leaving from Ushuaia, sailing though the Beagle Channel, exploring Cape Horn and crossing the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, ANTARCTICA XXI invites you to participate in 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.
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Day 1 |
The journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina. We will sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, the southernmost town in the world, located on Navarino Island. Here, we will have the time to tour around before setting sail toward Cape Horn.
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Day 2 |
After crossing Nassau Bay, we will awake in front of legendary Cape Horn! Weather permitting, we will put our Zodiac boats into the water and visit its lighthouse and the Chilean station in charge of keeping it beaming. Back on board, we will get ready to set sail towards Antarctica and start the crossing of the famous waters named in honour of Sir Francis Drake, the great 16th century British explorer.
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Day 3 |
Sailing through the Drake Passage, en route to King George Island (South Shetland Islands). We invite you to relax and enjoy life on board and to take the time to watch wildlife from the bridge or from the outside decks. We may spot magnificent birds such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as Humpback and Minke whales swimming on their way down to Antarctica.
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Day 4 |
Once we have crossed the Antarctic Convergence, we will be sailing through the Antarctic Ocean. The time has come to start spotting the first icebergs and the first Antarctic land. The South Shetland Islands finally come into view, and we will have the opportunity to board our zodiac boats, make our first landing and visit a penguin colony. Exploration will continue all evening thanks to the endless daylight.
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Day 5 |
Upon reaching King George Island, we will disembark at Fildes Bay, where we will have the chance to enjoy the Antarctic scenery and visit some interesting places around the area, such as the Chilean Base Frei and the Russian Base Bellingshausen. We will gather at the aerodrome where we will board the flight that will take us to Punta Arenas, Chile. The program ends upon arrival at the Airport in Punta Arenas. Transfer to the city will be available for passengers staying overnight in Punta Arenas.
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Departure AE1: 29 NOV – 03 DEC 2012 |
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Departure AE2: 14 JAN – 18 JAN 2013 |
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Single Cabin |
US$ 5.900 |
Twin Cabin |
US$ 4.300 |
Triple Cabin |
US$ 3.800 |
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INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM:
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGES, DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS. FOR FURTHER DETAILS, WE RECOMMEND YOU CONSULT THE FULL INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN THE SECTION RESOURCES/DOCUMENTS. |
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