Weddell Sea and the Antarctic Peninsula: East and West Discovered14 days - from $11995
This extended voyage combines the best of the Western Peninsula with the less visited, more remote Eastern side. You will be astounded by the abundant penguin rookeries, incredible icebergs and unforgettable landing sites. A perfect voyage if you’re looking for an in depth exploration of this majestic continent.
In Brief:
Visit the remote, wild east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Play in the tranquil, sheltered bays of the west coast.
Be awed by imposing, majestic tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea.
See 100,000 pairs of Adélie Penguins at the Paulet Island rookery.
On board lecturers and educational presentations from Polar Specialists.Itinerary:Day 1 Ushuaia, Argentina. 2 Embarkation Day. 3-4 Crossing the Drake. 5-7 Antarctic Peninsula. 8-10 Antarctic Sound & the Weddell Sea. 11 South Shetlands. 12-13 Crossing the Drake. 14 Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina. This expedition includes
- One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.
- All shore landings per the daily program.
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader.
- All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program.
- Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
- Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage.
- A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings.
- An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep.
- Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin.
- Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader.
- A group transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from the ship to the local airport.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- All luggage handling aboard ship.
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $100,000 per person.
This expedition excludes
- Any airfare unless otherwise specified in the itinerary.
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Any meals ashore unless otherwise specified.
- Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance
- Excess baggage charges
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified.
- Telecommunications charges.
- The voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew.
Trip Reference: WSAP
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Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2010 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2010/11 brochure, due to be published in October 2009.
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