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Embark: Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembark: Ushuaia, Argentina
Destinations: Elephant Island and Point Wild, the Antarctic Sound and Iceberg Alley, Brown Bluff, Devil Island, Herbert Sound and the Erebus and Terror Gulf, Vega Island, subject to ice and weather.
Ships: Plancius.
Duration: 11 days
Additional Information: A round trip from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage into the ice bound northwest Weddell Sea. Ice sets the route entirely, and the daily programme follows ice, weather and wildlife under IAATO guidelines.
Aboard a sturdy inflatable, you sit just above the waterline as your guide noses among brash ice and towering bergs. It is the closest encounter with the polar world, seals hauled out nearby, a whale surfacing, the deep quiet broken only by cracking ice.
Explore remote landscapes on foot, with guided hikes available for all ability levels—from relaxed walks to more challenging routes for experienced hikers.
Paddle quiet inlets away from the ship, threading between ice floes. Guided in small groups, it offers an intimate, water-level perspective on the coastline and its wildlife, well suited to reasonably fit guests seeking time on the water.
Descend beneath the ice into a hushed world of sea squirts, squat lobsters, dogfish, sea butterflies, and shrubby horsetails. Just a few of the residents you may encounter. Reserved for experienced dry-suit divers and led by specialist guides, it reveals the rarely seen life that thrives in these frigid, clear waters.
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4, Two upper + two lower berths
16m²
3
US$9,650
2, Twin
13.3-16m²
3
US$11,900
3, 2 lower berths & 1 upper
12m²
2
US$11,900
2, Twin
12.1-14.3m²
4
US$12,350
2, Twin
19.4-21.3m²
6
US$13,600
2, Double
21m²
6
US$14,350
4, Two upper + two lower berths
16m²
3
US$11,550
3, 2 lower berths & 1 upper
12m²
2
US$13,100
2, Twin
13.3-16m²
3
US$14,300
2, Twin
12.1-14.3m²
4
US$14,800
2, Twin
19.4-21.3m²
6
US$16,500
2, Double
21m²
6
US$17,200
The voyage aboard the nominated expedition ship
All meals on board, including snacks, tea and coffee
All Zodiac shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage
A programme of lectures by noted naturalists, led by experienced expedition staff
Loan of waterproof expedition boots and snowshoes
Luggage transfer to the ship on embarkation day in Ushuaia, and group transfer to the airport on disembarkation
Service taxes and port charges
Comprehensive pre departure materials
Complimentary Wi-Fi allowance (1.5 GB of data per day) and a reusable water bottle
International and domestic flights
Optional activities, including sea kayaking and cold water diving
Pre and post voyage arrangements and meals ashore
Passport, visa and government arrival and departure taxes
Travel, baggage and cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)
Laundry, bar and beverage charges, telecommunication charges and other items of a personal nature
Gratuities for shipboard staff (guidelines provided)
Speak with one of our polar destination specialists to begin planning your journey. With deep regional knowledge and a wealth of first-hand experience, our consultants will take the time to understand your travel style and guide you towards the voyage thats right for you.
You can also email us on hello@polarfrontiers.com.
+61 3 9640 0622Alternatively, fill out the form below.
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Speak with one of our polar destination specialists to begin planning your journey. With deep regional knowledge and a wealth of first-hand experience, our consultants will take the time to understand your travel style and guide you towards the voyage thats right for you.
You can also email us on hello@polarfrontiers.com.
+61 3 9640 0622Alternatively, let us know how we can help, below.
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