Polar Circle
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Highlights
- Be one of the few adventurous travellers to cross the Antarctic Circle
- Marvel at the abundant wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula including sea birds, penguins & seals
- Cruise past towering icebergs & along Ice-filled fjords
- Spend time whale spotting
- Enjoy time at the South Shetland Islands, home to several Antarctic Research stations and abundance of Flora and fauna.
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Trip includes
- All cruising on board the Ocean Nova
- Return flights from Punta Arenas to King George Island
- Transfers airport/hotel on Day 1 (only available to travellers who arrive before 3 PM).
- 1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar, with a welcome dinner including drinks on Day 1.
- 1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica.
- Transfers airport/hotel on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica, and transfers hotel/airport on last Day of the Air-Cruise Program.
- Flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island and vice versa.
- Ship cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula
- Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of dishes.
- Daily served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses.
- Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board ship.
- Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water and snacks on board ship throughout the expedition.
- All guided shore excursions.
- Lectures and entertainment on board.
- Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.
- Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica. Please Note: The maximum weight allowed on the flights to and from Antarctica is 20 kg per passenger, including hand luggage
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Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
ANTARCTICA XXI staff welcome you in Punta Arenas, Chile. You will be transfered to your hotel and attend a briefing that provides important information about your voyage and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. A welcome dinner introduces you to the local gastronomy as you meet fellow adventurers from around the world.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
A smooth two-hour flight takes you efficiently from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. Your Antarctic adventure begins as you exit the airplane and the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for t...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Sail along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Visit the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, disembarking ...
Meals: Breakfast
Back at King George Island, bid farewell to Antarctica as you board the flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program.
Meals: Breakfast
Your incredible adventure comes to an end today. We trust you leave with wonderful memories of your Antarctic adventure!
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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when Marion Bunnik started Bunnik Tours, Australia didn’t need another tour company - it needed a better way of touring!
In an industry dominated by large multinationals and mass tourism, Bunnik Tours stands alone. Our aim is simple, to provide a better way for Australians to see the world.
We do this by creating a series of unique holiday experiences:
Small group tours of no more than 20 specifically designed for Australian travellers to capture the essence of the places we visit.
Tours that provide the perfect balance between organised sightseeing and free time for independent discovery.
Holidays that visit the famous attractions but also wander off the tourist trail.
As a family business we understand that our family’s name and reputation is at stake every time we sell a holiday. That’s why we’re proud to call these tours our own.
For us it’s about the passion of travel and discovery and we’d love to share that with you.
Happy travelling!
Dennis, Marion & Sacha Bunnik
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Accommodation
Ocean Nova is a modern and comfortable expedition vessel. She was built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland. She was fully refurbished in 2006 and has since benefited from annual upgrades and improvements. Her ice-strengthened hull is ideally suited for expedition travel in Antarctica.
Passengers: 72 Expedition staff & crew: 46 Zodiac boats: 7 Length: 73.0m Breadth: 11.0m Draft: 3.7m Gross Tonnage: 2183 Ice Class: Lloyds 1B,E0,1A (hull) Cruise speed: 12.0 knots Speed (max): 12 knots in open water
Cancellation of reservation/s must be provided to us in writing and is subject to the following cancellation fees:
- 90 days or more days before departure - loss of deposit
- 89 to 75 days before departure - 25%
- 74 to 61 days before departure - 50%
- Within 60 days of departure - 100%
9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 8 Dinners
Please Note
Polar exploration can be unpredictable, which regularly causes variations to our itineraries. Specific sites visited will depend on prevailing weather and ice conditions at the time of sailing. The above itinerary should be read as a 'guide only' and may change. The ship's Captain in conjunction with the Expedition Leader continually review the sailing plan throughout the voyage, making adjustments to the itinerary along the way to take advantage of optimal weather and ice conditions or to maximize our encounters with wildlife. Decades of experience spent exploring these waterways mean we have a large number of outstanding landing sites and zodiac cruising locations to consider, even when the weather conditions may not be ideal or when heavy ice may block out a planned route. A flexible approach is something we encourage you to bring to the ship
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