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Antarctica Classic in Depth

A 13-Day G Adventures tour starting from $7,999

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Brochure Price
$7,999

Tour Overview

Tour Type:
 Expeditions
Tour Category: Expedition
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Tour Code: GAP-XVAESX-2012
Tour Highlights

Countries Visited

Antarctica, Argentina

Cities Visited

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Sightseeing Highlights
Conquer the Drake Passage, spend 6 full days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, learn from polar experts about the wonders of the Antarctic region, come face-to-face with amazing polar wildlife, marvel at immense icebergs, spend time on deck spotting whales and watching soaring albatross
Overview

Like the ‘Antarctica Classic’, this 13-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula—but allows for two additional days to explore its majesty. Part of the reward of arriving in Antarctica is the challenge of negotiating the Drake Passage—and the M/S Expedition will bring you there safely. Encounter leopard seals lazing on ice floes and immense rookeries of penguins surrounded by towering glaciers. The Expedition’s expert guides and lecturers offer knowledge and insights that really bring the nature and history of the region to life and serve to create an adventure of a lifetime.

Year Round Offers
  • Book 3 or more tours - Get an extra 5% off
  • Book a group 8 people pay, 9th person is free.
Start Date End Date Brochure price Our Price Quote
11/6/2013
11/18/2013
$7,999
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11/17/2013
11/29/2013
$7,999
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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.

Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia at any time, arrival transfer included. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the world's most southerly city.

Day 2 Ushuaia (1B,1D)
Embarkation on the MS Expedition begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia. Enjoy the evening sailing through the Beagle Channel.

Day 3-4 Drake Passage (2B,2L,2D)
Our adventure begins with a 800km (497-mi.) crossing of the passage named in honour of 16th-century English sea captain and privateer Sir Francis Drake. The ship is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean. Take in daily lectures from your expedition team and keep an eye out for your first sightings of icebergs, whales and albatross following in the Expedition's wake.

Day 5-10 Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands (6B,6L,6D)
WIth a total of 6 nights to explore the worlds most southerly ecosystem, you'll have more time to encounter the unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery of the Antarctic. Our goal is to get you ashore twice per day to encounter penguin rookeries, get a good look at the variety of seal species, and keep an eye out for the whales that feed in the peninsula's cold, fertile waters. During the voyage, you'll learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world. Take an optional polar plunge, visit an abandoned whaling station or a working scientific research station and gain a new perspective on this part of world.

Day 11-12 Drake Passage (2B,2L,2D)
Begin your journey north to your home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of your Antarctic experience with our lecturers and staff. Keep your eyes open on the observation deck for some last-minute whale sightings.

Day 13 Depart Ushuaia (1B)
Disembark in the morning.
G Adventures
  • - 11 nights on board the MS Expedition
    - Arrival transfer from airport in Ushuaia to hotel
    - 1 night accommodation with breakfast in Ushuaia
    - Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team
    - Lecture and educational programs
    - Ushuaia transfer from airport for flights arriving on Day 1
    - Ushuaia transfer to airport depending on your departure flight details
    - Waterproof boots supplied for men's USA sized 8-14 & women's USA sized 3-9
    - Antarctica destination guide book


  • All meals included on board the MS Expedition. Breakfast included at the hotel.
  • Twin-share hotel (1 night), aboard the MS Expedition in quad-, triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window) (11 nights). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen bed.

  • MS Expedition, Zodiac, private bus.
  • One Expedition staff member per 10 guests.
  • Prices are per person

    Airfare is not included

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