Antarctic Peninsula - "Basecamp Plancius"
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Overview
Highlights
- Visit picturesque city Ushuaia
- Enjoy amazing Cuverville Island
- Visit majestic Port Lockroy
- View beautiful Melchior Islands
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- Price valid on the November 8-18, 2016 cruise. Based on Twin Porthole cabin accommodations. Call us for rates on other 'Basecamp Plancius' cruises and all other Plancius and Ortelius Antarctic cruises.
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
- Luggage transfer from pick-up point in Ushuaia to the vessel on the day of embarkation.
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- Comprehensive pre-departure material.
- “Basecamp” cruise programs include all offered activities (camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering).
Itinerary
In the afternoon, embark in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, the picturesque southernmost city in the world located at the Beagle Channel and sail through the Beagle Channel.
During today and tomorrow we sail across the Drake Passage. When we cross the Antarctic Convergence, we arrive in the circum-Antarctic up welling zone. In this area we may meet Wandering Albatrosses, Grey Headed Albatrosses, Black-browed Albatrosses, Light-mantled Soo...
We will sail directly to “High Antarctica”, passing the Melchior islands and the Schollaert Channel between Brabant and Anvers Island.
We will sail to the Neumayer Channel, where we position our ship for the multi activity basecamp. The protected waters around ...
Return voyage across the Drake Passage where we again have a chance of seeing many seabirds.
Morning arrival in Ushuaia. Disembark.
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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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Since 1987, Lost World Adventures has been customizing guided trips to South and Central America and Antarctica. With our first-hand knowledge and experience, we create innovative tailor-made tours that balance your interests and desire for adventure. Unearth the fascinating history of the mysterious moai on Chile's Easter Island or explore the lovely capital city of Argentina, Buenos Aires, and its coastal communities by foot, bike, horse, or canoe. Hike with us to the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, bathe on a sunny beach in Costa Rica, or embark on a luxurious cruise of the beautiful and mystifying Galapagos Islands, immersing yourself in the exotic environments of diverse and rare wildlife.
Each of our itineraries are carefully crafted after getting to know you. Our local guides are some of the best in the business and possess extensive knowledge of their culture, landscape, and area resources. Accommodations range from rustic eco-camps to luxury boutique hotels.
Lost World Adventures strives to accommodate all of our global travelers in a socially and environmentally conscious way. Mobility or dietary considerations, honeymooners or large groups, volcano ash sledding, jungle trekking, cooking classes or sophisticated gastronomic wine tours, whatever your needs or interests, we will tailor-make your trip to suit whatever degree of wanderlust you enjoy.
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What's excluded
- International and domestic airfare
- Pre- and post- land arrangements.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Government arrival and departure taxes.
- Meals ashore.
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory).
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
- The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
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