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Antarctic
Dream Cabins
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15 Days
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This is the ideal program for a trip to the Great White Continent. Departing from and arriving to Punta Arenas it includes the most spectacular attractions of the Patagonia, Cape Horn, the Southern Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. The expedition is geared towards observing wildlife as well as a few visits to scientific bases in Antarctica. All this, not to mention an impressive landscape formed by channels, glaciers, icebergs, and rugged mountains. The following itinerary explains the 15-day journey in more detail. No two Antarctic excursions are alike, thus, the descriptions are merely references. The captain and leader of the expedition will evaluate the area's conditions on a daily basis, taking advantage of every opportunity to disembark and ride in the Zodiac boats: the long days of the southern summers increase the possibilities of spending most of our time on land. The helicopter will always be available during the excursions: The program includes two flights per passenger and for at least one of them we will attempt to fly over Cape Horn, the southernmost point of Chile and of the American continent. |
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Day 1: Punta Arenas, Chile Arrival to Punta Arenas, reception at a specific site and transportation to the hotel of your choice. The rest of the day is free to tour the city. Day 2 to 3: Punta Arenas - Southern Patagonia Transportation to the Punta Arenas port and embarkation aboard the 'Antarctic Dream'. Once on board you will be welcomed by the crew and taken to your previously assigned cabin. The ship sets sail at 12:00pm. The ship will pass by glaciers and take us through fjords in the Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost populated area in the world. Day 4 to 6: Cape Horn, Drake Passage and Southern Shetland Islands From the deck of the ship we will be able to see the splendid landscapes of the Beagle Channel as we head towards Cape Horn and the Drake Passage. We will continue sailing towards the Southern Shetland Islands and later head for Isla Decepción (Deception Island). Time permitting, we will visit the Arturo Prat Chilean Naval Base on Greenwich Island, an opportunity that we can learn more about this base's scientific studies. We will arrive at the Southern Shetland Islands by the evening of day 5, depending on the weather. Day 7 to 10: Antarctic Peninsula Snow, mountains, and an impressive array of wildlife await you in this largely historic area. Weather and ice conditions permitting and on certain trips, we will be able to disembark on Paulet Island, formed by a volcano crater where thousands of penguins nest. Our journey continues on to the Antarctic Strait towards the Covadonga Bay, where we can also visit the Bernardo O'Higgins Chilean Scientific Research Base and later head to the Gerlache Strait. Next, a visit to the Cuverville and Rongé Islands. On some expeditions we will sail south through the Lemaire Channel until we arrive to Petermann Island, where the Adelie and Gentoo penguins, along with other birds, nest close to the site of disembarkation. Day 11 to 12: Drake Passage We will say goodbye to the Antarctic Peninsula and sail north through the Drake Passage. This will give us time to relax, review our journals, remember the week's adventures and enjoy some planned chats given by the expedition guides as the 'Antarctic Dream' sails back towards the Patagonia territory. Day 13 to 14: Southern Patagonia We will cross the Beagle Channel on a path towards the fjords and glaciers of the Southern Patagonia, entering the western side of the Magellan Strait en route to Punta Arenas. Day 15: Punta Arenas, Chile Disembark at the port after breakfast. A farewell from the crew and the end of the expedition. Transportation to a given location.
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This expedition will take us through places of unique beauty, starting off from Punta Arenas and sailing through the Strait of Magellan, the channel and fjord zone, Ushuaia Port in Argentina, Puerto Williams on Navarino Island in Chile and the mythical Cape Horn. |
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Day 1: Punta Arenas, Chile Reception at the port to board the Antarctic Dream. Departure at 16:00 hrs from Punta Arenas, sailing through the Strait of Magellan and Boquerón Passage to reach Almirantazgo Sound. Day 2: Marinelli Glacier At dawn, arrival at Almirantazgo Sound. During the morning, sail along Ainsworth Sound to reach Marinelli Glacier. Disembark. In the afternoon, continue across Parry Bay (alternative Tucker Isle). Lecture on the place will be given in the afternoon. Day 3: Garibaldi Glacier In the morning, visit to Garibaldi Glacier (disembark). In the afternoon, sail along the northeast branch of the Beagle Channel to visit Romanche iceberg. Lecture. Day 4: Ushuaia Early arrival at Ushuaia, disembark of passengers taking the Punta Arenas / Ushuaia route. Optional tours. In the afternoon, passengers taking the Ushuaia / Punta Arenas route will board. Disembark in Port Williams to visit the museums. Day 5: Cape Horn Arrival at dawn in Cape Horn, the southernmost point of South America. Disembark in Cape Horn National park, lecture. In the afternoon, visit to Wulaia Bay or Bertrand Island. Late afternoon lecture on board. Day 6: Océano Bay In the morning, sail along the northeast branch of the Beagle Channel, lecture on board. In the afternoon, disembark at Océano Bay. Day 7: Carlos III Island Disembark in Carlos III Island, considered a sanctuary for the abundance of its flora and fauna. It is also renown for whale sighting. Afternoon excursion to Jerónimo Channel. Lecture on board. Day 8: Punta Arenas Arrival in Punta Arenas, after breakfast, farewell to the crew and disembark.
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Rates shown are for comparison purposes and may be conditioned on double occupancy. The rate we quote you when you request a reservation is of course guaranteed. All rates are subject to change without notice.
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