Epic Antarctica

31 days - from $22490

Via the Phantom Coast and the Ross Sea
A 32-day vacation starting in Santiago, Chile, ending in Hobart, Australia. Embarkation is in Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). Emmy-winning wildlife cinematographer Doug Allan is the special guest. This Antarctic adventure and End of an Era semi-circumnavigation tour visits the historic huts of the Ross Sea. Fly in helicopters to the top of ice shelves. Cruise ultimate Antarctica.

Itinerary:

Day

Itinerary: Day 1 Overnight in Santiago, Chile Day 2 Embarkation Day - Fly to Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Days 3-4 At sea, learning to identify seabirds. Days 5-8 South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula Days 9-15 The Phantom Coast and Amundsen Sea Days 16-24 The Ross Sea Historic Huts and McMurdo Station Day 25-27 The Southern Ocean Day 29-29 Macquarie Island Day 20-31 At sea Day 32 Hobart, Australia

This expedition includes

• 1 night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Santiago, Chile, with breakfast.
• Group transfer from the Santiago hotel to the ship on Day 2 of the itinerary.
• Shipboard accommodation with housekeeping.
• Shore landings per the program delivered each day.
• Professional Expedition Leadership.
• Group helicopter transfers and aerial sightseeing per the daily program.
• All Zodiac excursions and transfers.
• Formal and informal educational presentations by the Expedition Team.
• Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage.
• The loan of a pair of waterproof boots for the duration of the voyage.
• An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep.
• Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.
• Hair dryer and bathrobes in each cabin.
• Group transfer from the Stanley airport to the ship on the day of embarkation.
• Comprehensive pre-departure package with map and Reader.
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
• All shipboard luggage handling.
• Group transfer from the ship to the Hobart airport.
• Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person.

This expedition excludes

• Any airfare.
• Mandatory group flight from Santiago to Stanley- cost per person $690.
• Helicopter flying time in excess of that offered for the group.
• Passport and visa expenses.
• Government arrival and departure taxes.
• Meals ashore, other than the breakfasts included with the hotel accommodation.
• Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance.
• Excess baggage charges.
• Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges.
• Shipboard and land telecommunication fees.
• Gratuities at the end of the voyage for ship's crew, Hospitality and Expedition Team members.

Trip Code: EAPR
Trip Reference: EAPR