Save up to £778pp if you book before 31st July 2010. Enjoying a close–up voyage to the White Continent, this tour visits the equally remote Falkland Islands and South Georgia, vital breeding ground for seal, penguin & albatross.
The complete journey of Discovery Antarctica
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On this tour you can become better acquainted with the far off Falklands/Malvinas and South Georgia – both vital breeding grounds for seal, penguins and albatross. MS Fram has been specially designed to give you a safe and comfortable voyage in polar regions, without taking away any of the excitement. With our sturdy Arctic Circle boats we can also get ashore almost anywhere. During the voyage you can hear presentations by experts in the region’s rich history, so that you can get even more out of the experiences which await.
You will be travelling in close contact with the elements all the way to the white continent. The sight of mighty glaciers calving into the sea, flocks of thousands of excited penguins, humpback whales and killer whales in the icy ocean – all these can be part of your richest experiences.
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Day 1 Buenos Aires
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Embark on the MS Fram in Buenos Aires.
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Day 2-4 At sea
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Set sail for the Falkland Islands, whilst at sea enjoy
lectures focusing on the coming days.
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Day 5-6 Falklands/Malvinas
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Visit the remote communities of the Falkland Islands. This
unique Sub-Antarctic environment is home to more than 70 animal and bird species including the King Penguin and Albatross.
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Day 7-8 At Sea
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Head towards South Georgia. Lectures will prepare
you for the sights ahead.
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Day 9-10 South Georgia
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We will be in South Georgia for two days, during
which time we hope to visit Grytviken whaling station, its museum, Shackleton’s grave, the whalers’ church, also the abandoned Norwegian whaling station at Strømsnes and Fortuna Bay.
Our visit to South Georgia is concluded by sailing into the beautiful Drygalski Fjord with its majestic cliffs.
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Day 11– At sea
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Whilst crossing the sea towards the Antarctic Peninsula, our fascinating presentations will help you prepare for the experience.
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Day 12–13 Antarctica
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Spend the day on South Orkney Island discovered
by American and British sealers in 1821. We will sail by the Washington Strait and Coronation Island before heading towards Elephant Island and Antarctica.
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Day 14–17 Drake Passage
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Antarctica is full of fantastic impressions. Weather,
wind, and ice conditions will determine our programme but
landings sites may include Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Harbour, Petermann Island, Port Lockroy, Wilhelmina Bay, Antarctic Sound, and Brown Bluff.
Look out for whales, dolphins, penguin colonies, seals, and different seabird species in addition to spectacular ice formations.
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Day 17-18 Ushuaia
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Sail north for Ushuaia and enjoy more lectures on
your way back to civilisation.
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Day 19 Buenos Aires
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Disembark the MS Fram in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires.
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Flight Package
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2009 Nov & Feb £1320 per person
2009 Dec £1530 per person
2011 Oct - Nov from £1425 per person
2011 Feb from £1475 per person
Your flight package includes: Return economy class (usually overnight) flights from London Heathrow to Buenos Aires (via Madrid or similar), including applicable taxes and current fuel surcharges (except departure tax from South America which has to be paid locally), 1 night in Buenos Aires before and 1 night after the voyage including breakfast, transfers to/from Buenos Aires airport.
Not included: Departure tax from South America which has to be paid locally (details will be forwarded with your travel documents), optional carbon balancing fee. Departures & supplements from other UK airports are available on request.
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Price per person
From £3798pp*