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Antarctica Dream - Your Itinerary
16 days
From: £5490
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What's included:
- Scheduled flights, including all U.K. and overseas airport taxes and applicable fuel surcharges
- English-speaking guide in Buenos Aires. English speaking expedition leader and guides during the cruise
- Transportation Private air-conditioned transfers in Buenos Aires.
- Additional transfers in Ushuaia
- Sightseeing Programme of shore excursions talks and lectures during the cruises. City tour in Buenos Aires.
- Accommodation and meals First class hotel in Buenos Aires.
- Amundsen Deck cabin (Portholes only) on Antarctic Dream.
- 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners
- Minimum participation 1 passenger
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Day 1
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 Day 1
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Fly from London Gatwick via Madrid (2 hours 20 minutes) with Aerolineas Argentinas to Buenos Aires
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Day 2
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 Day 2
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On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Claridge Hotel (or similar). Afternoon sightseeing tour of the elegant and cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires.
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Day 3
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 Day 3
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Today you will fly to Ushuaia (3 hours 40 minutes). Overnight at the Albatros Hotel (or similar).
Meals: B
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Day 4
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 Day 4
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In the afternoon, board the MV Antarctic Dream for her voyage to Antarctica. Departure is scheduled for the early evening.
Meals: B, D
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Day 5
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 Day 5
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These two days are spent sailing the Drake Passage and you will be escorted by wandering albatrosses, storm petrels and other seabirds on your way to the South Shetland Islands.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 6
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 Day 6
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As Above
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 7
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 Day 7
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King George Island is the largest of the South Shetlands and gives an early indication of what the Antarctic really is like. Visits are scheduled in Potter Bay and Aitcho Island, which is situated between Greenwich and Robert Islands. Continue with the crossing of the Bransfield and Gerlache Straits to enter Andvord Bay.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 8
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 Day 8
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The closer you sail to Antarctica you should see plenty of wildlife. In addition to birdlife and penguins, look out for leopard seals, orcas and whales. Neko Bay is the first landing point on the White Continent. Also land at Port Lockroy.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 9
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Day 9
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Sail south through the narrow Lemaire Channel whose high sheer cliffs suggest that no passage could be found. Once through the channel, known as one of the most beautiful places in the world, you will be able to visit Petermann Island, the southernmost land point of this expedition. Disembark here to see a colony of Gentoo penguins. On this island you should also see some beautiful Adelie penguins, skuas and blue-eyed shags. At Plenau, you should have the opportunity to view the impressive ice-formations from your zodiacs.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 10
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 Day 10
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Today marks the start of the northbound journey. Weather permitting you will have a zodiac tour in Paradise Bay, and later to Cuverville Island which, apart from its dramatic scenery, is home to a large colony of Gentoo penguins and skuas.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 11
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 Day 11
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Sail to Deception Island. During the morning it is hoped to stop at Whaler’s Bay and Pendulum Cove where you can try the unique experience of swimming in this water! In the afternoon, disembark at Hannah Point, one of the best places to see penguins and skuas, and with luck, sea-elephants.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 12
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 Day 12
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Return from Antarctica across the Drake Passage.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 13
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 Day 13
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As Above
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 14
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 Day 14
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Disembark in Ushuaia. Fly to Buenos Aires. Overnight at the Claridge Hotel.
Meals: B
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Day 15
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Day 15
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Depart from Buenos Aires by Aerolineas Argentinas via Madrid to London
Meals: B
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Day 16
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 Day 16
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Arrive at London Gatwick.
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