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POLAR REGIONS > ANTARCTICA
12 DAYS
10 DAYS CRUISING PLUS OPTIONAL KAYAKING, SNOWSHOEING, HIKING, MOUNTAINEERING & CAMPING
11 NIGHTS ABOARD PLANCIUS
11 BREAKFASTS, 10 LUNCHES AND 11 DINNERS
IMAGE: Camping on the Antarctic Peninsula is a truly unique experience | Caroline Mongrain
antarctic peninsula basecamp adventure
GRADE | DISCOVERY AND CRUISING
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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get active on the antarctic peninsula
highlights
• The most wildlife-rich part of Antarctica - penguins, whales, seals, sea birds
• Narrow sheltered waterways and fjords
• Spectacular mountains rising directly out of the sea
• Historic sites
• Active scientific stations
• Great variety of terrain over short distances
• Icebergs and active glaciers
• Kayaking through Antarctic waters (optional)
• Camp overnight on the ice (optional)
WHEN TO GO
• Climbing glaciers and higher view points (optional)
• Photography Workshop, Snowshoeing & Hiking (optional)
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Ushuaia, commence voyage 2/3 | Cross Drake Passage 4/9 | Pass the Melchior Islands and sail to the Neumayer Channel, where we position our ship for two nights anchor, allowing two full activity days. Our exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula will continue
South Orkney Islands
Weddell Sea
Antarctic Peninsula
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162 | See worldexpeditions.co.uk for the most up-to-date prices, departures dates and detailed trip notes
as we follow a flexible itinerary, aiming to include Port Lockroy on Goudier Island, Paradise Bay or Neko Harbour, the Lemaire Channel, and Vernadsky Station to learn about life on a scientific base 10/11 | Re-cross Drake Passage 12 | Disembark Ushuaia where trip concludes
inclusions
11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners • specialist expedition staff • comfortable cabin accommodation on cruise • all activities while on cruise including zodiac excursions, kayaking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, camping, photographic workshops, lectures, videos, slide and film shows and guide services • use of all ship facilities and public areas • medical services (there is
a resident medical officer and infirmary on board)
J F M A M J J A S O N D
TRIP CODE: OBI
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