EXPLORE ANTARCTICA ITINERARY:
Day 1 -
Meet in Ushuaia, Argentina, and board the expedition vessel,
the Akademik Ioffe. Begin the journey to Antarctica with a
scenic sail through the Beagle Channel, then enter the waters of
the Drake Passage.
Day 2 - Continue to motor across the 620 miles of the
Drake Passage, passing over the Antarctic Convergence, where
nutrient-rich waters attract many species of seabirds and
whales.
Days 3-8 - Explore the islands, bays, and channels of the
Antarctic Peninsula, with plenty of time for shore walks through
penguin colonies and "ice cruises" by Zodiac for close-up
inspection of towering bergs and creaking glaciers. Our
itinerary focuses on scenic areas with large concentrations of
wildlife, including Paulet and Cuverville Islands, the flooded
caldera of Deception Island, Paradise Bay, and the Lemaire
Channel, hemmed in by mountain walls rising thousands of feet
straight out of the water (it's nicknamed "Kodak Alley"). We
also usually visit one or more research stations.
Days 9-10 At sea, crossing the Drake Passage and rounding
Cape Horn en route to Ushuaia.
Day 11 - Arrive in Ushuaia in the early morning and
depart.-*
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Antarctica is the last wild, unspoiled place on earth, the
largest, purest wilderness we know, the only continent that has
been almost free of human contact since the beginning of time.
It is a realm whose beauty is so spectacular and otherworldly
that it often leaves visitors speechless.
And on the Antarctic Peninsula, a 700-mile-long finger of land
pointing toward the tip of South America, it's not just the
breathtaking scenery that beckons, it's also the spectacular
display of wildlife─millions of penguins and numerous other
seabirds such as petrels, skuas, and albatross. There is also an
abundance of marine mammals in this region of Antarctica,
including most of the world's great whale species and many kinds
of seals.
Aboard a small, maneuverable expedition ship and in the company
of a team of expert naturalist guides, you'll journey south to
the "last continent" for an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime
experience that may change your life forever.
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TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS |
- A once-in-a-lifetime experience to the "last continent,"
the most remote destination on earth
- See spectacular wonderland of mountains, glaciers, and
icebergs in a pristine environment
- Interactive Antarctica on an expedition-style ship—not
from the deck of a huge cruise ship!
Activities
11 days (begins and ends in Ushuaia)
Activities
Easy ship travel, optional walks and Zodiac rides, optional
sea kayaking
Accommodations
10 nights aboard ship
Note - This trip is not an exclusive Mountain Travel
Sobek departure, and is operated by The Adventure Fleet/Quark
Expeditions, the most experienced company specializing in polar
expedition cruising for over 15 years.
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DEPARTURE DATES & RATES |
2008 Departure Dates
Nov 06 - Nov 17 A
Nov 16 - Nov 27 A
Nov 20 - Dec 01 B
Nov 22 - Dec 03 C
Nov 30 - Dec 11 B
Dec 02 - Dec 21 C
Dec 05 - Dec 16 D
Dec 10 - Dec 21 B
Dec 20 - Dec 31 B
Dec 27 - Jan 07 A
Dec 30 - Jan 10 F
2009 Departure Dates
Feb 06 - Feb 17 G
Feb 16 - Feb 27 C
Feb 26 - Mar 09 C
Nov 01 - Nov 12 A
Nov 11 - Nov 22 A
Nov 20 - Dec 01 B
Nov 21 - Dec 02 C
Nov 30 - Dec 11 B
Dec 10 - Dec 21 B
Dec 19 - Dec 30 C
Dec 20 - Dec 31 B
Dec 27 - Jan 07 A
Dec 30 - Jan 10 B
2010 Departures
Jan 11 - Jan 22 C
Jan 19 - Jan 30 A
Feb 08 - Feb 19 C
Feb 18 - Mar 01 C
Feb 22 - Mar 05 E
Feb 28 - Mar 11 C
Mar 01 - Mar 12 A
Mar 04 - Mar 17 E
A - Vavilov
B - Ocean Nova
C - Shokalskiy
D - Ioffe
E - One Ocean
F - 2 ships departing this date: Shokalskiy & Ocean Nova
G - 2 ships departing this date: Shokalskiy & Vavilov
Winter 2008/2009
$4,400-$10,300 (depending on cabin & departure)
Fuel Surcharge - TBA
$695 Sea Kayaking Option
$995 Kayak Camping Option (available only on the 11/16/08 & 12/27/08
departures!) Single supplement varies—see detailed itinerary.
*The 2008-2009 season itinerary is 1 day longer as these trips include a
pre-trip night in Ushuaia.
(Please note—These are not exclusive MTS departures.)
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