ANTARCTICA
Antarctica: Journey to the White Continent
14 day expedition voyage—Join International Expeditions as we travel to the less-explored regions of Antarctica, including the Weddell Sea. Explore some of the most remarkable regions of Antarctica, known for the massive icebergs in myriad shapes, including some impressive tabular ones. You'll see some of Antarctica's nest wildlife. And even have a chance of seeing emperor penguins, made famous by the movie March of the Penguins. We'll be traveling aboard the 96-guest Polar Star, among the world's very best ice-class vessels. She is rated Ice Class 1A Super, the top rating. Equipped with state-of-the-art systems, a fleet of Zodiac landing craft and carrying an outstanding expedition staff versed in Antarctica's natural and human history, the Polar Star is large enough for great comfort and small enough to enter out-of-the-way places that others can only sail by. She is stabilized, meaning your ride will be as comfortable as possible. An outstanding team of expedition staff members will accompany you and help put the many things you see into context.
Our unique itinerary focuses on the less-explored Weddell Sea. There will be Zodiac landings, skilled naturalists, daily lectures and a focus on Antarctica's environment. You'll see Antarctic wildlife in its full glory: penguins (with a good chance of encountering emperor penguins), whales, elephant seals and a host of other creatures. Weather permitting, we'll make frequent landings using Zodiac landing craft and have a chance to explore on foot. A full expedition staff with a wide range of specialties will accompany you, give talks aboard ship, and ensure that you get the most out of your expedition. An appropriately sized ship (a maximum of just 96 guests) means you have more time and greater freedom at each landing to hike, photograph the ice or simply sit amid the penguins at a rookery.
Planned dates are February 4-17, 2007 and February 14-27, 2007
Itinerary Price Trip Specifics
Day 1
U.S. / BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - We depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires. (Meals Aloft)
Day 2
BUENOS AIRES - We arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to the hotel. This afternoon, we explore Buenos Aires, and have a welcome reception. (D)
Day 3
BUENOS AIRES / USHUAIA / EMBARK POLAR STAR - Fly to Ushuaia, where we embark the Polar Star, our home for the next ten days. (B,L,D)
Day 4 & 5
AT SEA - As we cross the Drake Passage, we'll have a busy program of talks, as our expedition staff briefs us on the history and science of Antarctica. As we continue southward, we watch for whales and icebergs. (B,L,D Daily)
Day 6 - 10
WEDDELL SEA / ANTARCTIC PENINSULA - A major focus of this journey is the Weddell Sea side of the Antarctic Peninsula. We use Zodiac landing craft to explore isolated beaches and cruise among the icebergs, looking out for seals—including Weddell, leopard, crabeater and elephant seals. There is a possibility of close encounters with whales, including minkes and humpbacks. There are many penguin rookeries, with Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins.
We plan to visit many sites in this vast region, among them Whaler's Bay on Deception Island, Gourdier Island, Gerlache Strait, Lemaire Channel, Hannah Point, Neko Harbour and Petermann Island. Zodiac landing craft let us explore almost anywhere.
On the Weddell Sea side, we plan to explore remote destinations, including Snow Hill Island, Brown Blu., Devil Island and Paulet Island. (B,L,D Daily)
Day 11 & 12
AT SEA / CAPE HORN / BEAGLE CHANNEL - As we return via the Drake Passage, there's a chance to enjoy the Polar Star's "open bridge" policy. We'll round Cape Horn and enter the Beagle Channel, passing islands with imperial and Magellanic cormorants, giant petrels and skuas. (B,L,D Daily)
Day 13 & 14
USHUAIA / BUENOS AIRES / U.S. - Arrive in Ushuaia and disembark the Polar Star. We fly to Buenos Aires, connecting with flights back to the U.S. (B, Meals Aloft)
Iguazú Falls - 2-Day Pre-Extension:
Details: $998 (plus $154 in-country airfare)
$5,698-$9,998 USD per person, plus airfare.
Price per person, double occupancy.
International airfare from Miami starts at $780.00 USD
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