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Antarctic Circle Quest

A Cruise of the South Shetlands and the Antarctic Peninsula and with more time to head as far south as conditions permit, we enter Antarctic waters few people ever see.
Ref: EX-AWC
17 days from £5160 (minimum 1 passengers)
Destination: Arctic Circle  

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Antarctic Circle Quest Our aim on this voyage is to head as far south as the ice and weather permit, exploring areas that rarely - if ever - see people. Our adventure begins in earnest on the fourth day, as we approach the Antarctic Circle. Our ice-rated vessel enables us to navigate through some of the world’s most scenic waterways - many littered with brash ice, ‘growlers’ and colossal icebergs. We’ll attempt to land on the Antarctic continent south of the Circle and perhaps visit a scientific research station. After a few days exploring the "deep south", we’ll make further shore excursions on our northerly route along the Antarctic Peninsula. We’ll sail through the narrow Lemaire Channel, with glacial walls rising high on both sides, leading to a jigsaw of jewel-like islands that are home to penguin rookeries, elephant seals and countless seabirds.

VOYAGE PROFILE
All voyages begin in the town at the end of the World, Ushuaia, at the southern tip of Argentina. We sail down the Beagle Channel accompanied by albatrosses and head into the Drake Passage. Once at sea, or educational programme begins with presentations, discussions and other activities.
Southwards we sight our first icebergs and soon after glimpse Antarctica! The Antarctic Peninsula is a rugged, mountainous spur flanked by ancient glaciers tumbling from the massive ice shelf into the sea. In the lee of the Peninsula lie dozens of islands, home to the greatest concentration of wildlife on the continent.
Conditions permitting the first landing is made on day 3 of the voyage and from then on the emphasis is on spending as much time off the ship as possible making the most of the long daylight hours.
Our Falkland Islands and South Georgia Itineraries extend the experience to include the extraordinary wildlife and history of the Sub-Antarctic.
Homeward bound, we pass legendary Cape Horn on our return to Ushuaia and our voyage's end.

Group & Staff
Boat capacity 100.

Accommodation
12 nights in a standard Main Deck Twin Cabin (upgrades available; please call exodus for more details).

Food
Full board while on the ship, breakfast only at hotels.
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Day 1
Fly to Buenos Aires.
Day 2
Arrive Buenos Aires; transfer to domestic airport for flight to Ushuaia.
Day 3
Board the ship and sail the Beagle Channel.
Day 4
Cross the Drake Passage.
Day 5
As above
Day 6
Explore the southern region of the Antarctic Peninsula. Attempt to cross the Antarctic Circle.
Day 7
Explore the Antarctic Peninsula.
Day 8
As above
Day 9
As above
Day 10
As above
Day 11
As above
Day 12
As above
Day 13
Sail back through the Drake Passage.
Day 14
As above
Day 15
Disembark in Ushuaia, fly to Buenos Aires.
Day 16
Morning sightseeing tour of BA, afternoon free, evening flight to London.
Day 17
Arrive London.

Departures Between
Price from
10 Jan 05
22 Jan 05
*£5160
*Prices subject to confirmation

 

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

Optional kayaking £310
Optional single accommodation - see Trip Notes
Insurance £77

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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Antarctic Circle Quest

A Cruise of the South Shetlands and the Antarctic Peninsula and with more time to head as far south as conditions permit, we enter Antarctic waters few people ever see.

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