Antarctica Cruise: Crossing the Circle - 15 Days starting from $6,150.00

Antarctica Cruise: Crossing the Circle
15 Days starting from $6,150.00

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Length:	15 Days
Type:	Expedition
Category:	Antarctica Cruise
Operator:	MT Sobek
Tour Code:	MTSO-1

About This Tour

Cities Visited:

Here's a trip for those with the heart and soul of a true explorer! Far south beyond the imaginary line of the Antarctic Circle (latitude 66° 33') is a great frozen zone of blue icebergs, gossamer pink light, shifting pack ice, and snowy mountains as far as the eye can see. This extreme southern latitude is truly one of the planet's last frontiers, a place few humans have traveled, and when you cross the Circle, you'll enter the ranks of an elite few─an occasion to be marked by a celebration!

Dates & Prices

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What's Included

13 nigth aboard the ship

1 night hotel

Expert Leadership

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

Day 1 - Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina.

Day 2 - Board the ship and begin the journey to Antarctica with a scenic sail through the Beagle Channel, then enter the waters of the Drake Passage.

Days 3-4 - Continue to motor across the 620 miles of the Drake Passage, passing over the Antarctic Convergence. Along the way you'll enjoy numerous lectures, movies, and slide show presentations on what you're about to experience.

Days 5-12 - Depending on weather and ice conditions, we head straight to the Antarctic Circle (66° 33'), with a chance to disembark in Zodiacs to explore this otherworldly scenery firsthand (you may even encounter whales!). Then we'll work our way back up the Antarctic Peninsula, cruising among the islands and into the bays and channels, with Zodiac shore landings as part of the experience whenever possible. Peninsula visits usually include places like the wildlife colonies at Paradise Harbor, Deception Island, and (ice conditions permitting) the fantastically scenic Lemaire Channel, a glacier-lined fjord between sheer mountains.

Days 13-14 - Homeward-bound on the Drake Passage. Near the end of our journey, we'll sail around Cape Horn on our way to Ushuaia (weather permitting).

Day 15 - Arrive in Ushuaia in the early morning and depart.

Note - This trip is not an exclusive Mountain Travel Sobek departure, and is operated by Quark Expeditions, the most experienced company specializing in polar expedition cruising for over 15 years.

Sightseeing Highlights

Head really south - to the Antarctic Circle! (an itinerary few companies offer)

Our longest, most comprehensive trip on the Antarctic Peninsula

An incredible wildlife experience─millions of penguins (Adélie, chinstrap, gentoo), 5 kinds of seals, whales, seabirds, including wandering albatross.

Our ships feature a small fleet of kayaks for paddling options (weather and ice conditions permitting). We also feature an optional night of camping on land (weather permitting). Great ways to enhance your adventure to Antarctica!

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Details & Specials

Winter 2008/2009 Prices

$6,150-$13,400 (depending on cabin & departure)

$695 Sea Kayaking Option

Fuel Surcharge - TBA

Winter 2009/2010 Prices

$8,490-$18,290 (depending on cabin & departure)

NO FUEL SURCHARGE !

$795 Sea Kayaking Option

$195 Camping Option

Single supplement varies—please see detailed itinerary or call for details.

Please note— These are not exclusive MTS departures.

Winter 2008/2009 Optionals

$695 Sea Kayaking

Winter 2009/2010 Optionals

$795 Sea Kayaking Option

$195 Camping Option

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