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GAP Adventures Antarctica Expedition tours are over 90% sold out for the season but they have one very special offer for their first departure. Travel on the October 31st departure of the Grand Voyage to Antarctica and they'll offer you 2-for-1 savings! That's right, one person goes to Antarctica for free!This 24-day tour is the mother of all Antarctica tours and covers all the highlights you'd want to see. Quote promo code GV241 at the time of booking to redeem this offer.
24 days - Trip code: XVGVSX
GAP Adventures most extensive voyage to the world's remote wilderness! This 24 day trip gives extended times in the seldom visited Falkland Island, South Georgia Island and in the mystical continent of Antarctica. Spending a full day at a King Penguin rookery and slowly exploring the untouched coastlines of these remote sub Antarctic islands. Making your way south to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the planet's most impressive wildlife and dramatic landscapes.
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Classic Antarctica: Discovering the Peninsula cruise holiday with The Imaginative Traveller. Join an expedition that allows you to travel in the wake of some of history’s greatest explorers to Antarctica - the Great White Continent.
Departing from the port of Ushuaia in Argentina we take in the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula, and experience the remarkable wildlife that lives amidst this spectacular scenery of glaciers, icebergs and mountains. We make an average of two landings each day depending on the conditions, and also have time to take leisurely sightseeing cruises using our onboard fleet of Zodiac dinghies.
After a long day of exploration there is time to take advantage of the in-depth education programme offered by our expedition team, enjoy the excellent food in the ship’s restaurant or relax with a drink at the bar. Visit the Imaginative Traveller Website for more details- Discover one of the world's last frontiers - the Great White Continent
- Enjoy fabulous wildlife experiences amonst the penguins, seals and whales
- Witness the haunting scenery of icebergs, snow-capped mountains and old whaling stations
Visiting: Antarctica
Activities: Lectures on board by specialist scientists and lecturers, Zodiac expedition and shore landings
Highlights: Argentina, Patagonia, Drake Passage, Antarctica, whales, penguins, icebergs
Exertion Level: Medium
Tour Duration: 11 daysItinerary Day 1 - USHUAIA
Arguably the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, the capital of the Argentinean province of Tierra del Fuego sits in a beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes mountains. Take time to relax and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this frontier town at the ‘end of the world’ in one of the many excellent cafes and restaurants.
Day 2 - EMBARKATIONIn the late afternoon we board our ship and begin our voyage through the Beagle Channel to the Drake Passage. This famous route between the tip of South America and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica is named after Sir Francis Drake.
Day 3 to Day 4 - THE DRAKE PASSAGE
Navigating the Drake Passage we may have the chance to see whales and dolphins, and our ship will be escorted by wandering albatrosses, storm petrels and other seabirds. During our passage we will also enjoy an incomparable education programme from our expedition team to ensure that we are fully prepared to get the most out of our time in Antarctica.
Day 5 to Day 8 - ANTARCTICA
We reach the Antarctic Peninsula and begin to explore its amazing scenery and wildlife. Our expedition team will attempt an average of two landings per day using the onboard fleet of Zodiac dinghies. When not taking part in landings, you can don your parka and join fellow travelers on the deck as you sail through the Gerlache Strait or along the Danco Coast, past towering glacier-covered mountains, seals sunning themselves on an ice floe or a raft of feeding penguins. As part of our expedition team, we are accompanied by a historian, who will tell us about the development of the region, an ornithologist who will accompany groups ashore to help identify the many different species of birds and a glaciologist to explain some of the area’s geographical features.
Day 9 to Day 11 - DRAKE PASSAGE
We begin our return to Ushuaia through the Drake Passage, and have some time to reflect on our Antarctic adventure. Tour ends on arrival in Ushuaia. Visit the Imaginative Traveller Website for more details
Itinerary Notes
PLEASE NOTE: The price of the tour will vary according to the style of cabin chosen
FLEXIBLE
You should regard this itinerary as a guide only; our exact route and programme vary according to the weather conditions we encounter. Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy and excitement of expedition travel, and flexibility is the key to success for all expeditions to Antarctica.
DEPOSIT
A deposit of GBP800 per person is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation. Please refer to booking conditions for details.
LONGER ITINERARY
Some departures are one day longer, with the extra day being spent in Antarctica. Please see departure dates for details (marked with an asterisk). Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner
2009 Dates Fri 20th Feb - Mon 2nd Mar Mon 2nd Mar - Thu 12th Mar Price will vary according to the style of cabin chosen and the date of travel. Please check with us for the price of your chosen cabin and departure date.
Included in the Price
Group Size - Max 110
Activities - Zodiac expeditions and shore landings, lectures on board by specialist scientists and lecturers
Accommodation - 1 night hotel, 9 nights in triple share cabins
Transport - Fully equipped ice reinforced Antarctic vessel, equipped with Zodiac boats for shore expeditions
Fully Escorted - By Antarctic expedition leaders, naturalists and lecturers, Zodiac pilots and ship’s crew of around 40
Meals - All meals are included while on board the boat
Not Included - International Flights - Visas - Border taxes
The Imaginative Traveller
Established in 1991, The Imaginative Traveller has grown steadily to become one of the world's leading operators of small group adventure tours. Our aim has always been to provide exceptional travel experiences. We believe that travel should be stimulating, and that it should give you an authentic experience of a place. We want our travellers to relish the amazing diversity of countries and cultures the world has to offer. Our focus is on innovation, not imitation. Visit the Imaginative Traveller Website for more details
Date: 2008: 18th Dec, 27th Dec; 2009: 5th Jan, 1st Feb, 10th Feb, 20th Feb, 2nd Mar
Duration: 11 Days
Price range: From: £1845 - £3950
Price excludes: Flights, travel insurance, some meals, personal expenses
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Antarctica Classic - M/S Expedition - Holiday with GAP Adventures. A true adventure to the world's most remote wilderness! Our 11-day Antarctica Classic expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the planet's most impressive wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Throughout our voyage, our team of lecturers and guides will share their knowledge of the region's remarkable natural history.View this holiday on inspiringholidays.com
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, amazing wildlife, immense icebergs.***Please note departures starting in or after November 2009 will be 1 day longer
11 days ex Ushuaia
Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the worlds most southerly city. Arrive in Ushuaia at any time.
Day 2 Embark upon the M/S Expedition
Embarkation on the Expedition begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia. We enjoy the evening sailing through the Beagle Channel.
Day 3-4 Drake Passage
Our adventure begins with a 400-mile crossing of the passage that bears the name of the 16th-century English explorer Sir Francis Drake. The ship is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean. Take in daily lectures from your expedition team and keep an eye out for the first sightings of icebergs, whales, and albatross following in the ship's wake.
Day 5-8 Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands
Experience some of the most unique wildlife viewing and inspiring scenery in the world as you set foot on the Antarctic continent. Take two excursions per day (conditions permitting), and encounter Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adélie penguin rookeries, Weddell, Crabeater and Leopard seals, and Orca, Humpback and Minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters. The Peninsula also has a remarkable human history. During the voyage we will learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world.
Day 9-10 Drake Passage
Today we begin our journey north to our home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of our Antarctic experience with our lecturers and staff, and keep your eyes open on the observation deck for some final whale sightings.
Day 11 Depart Ushuaia Included Highlights- 9 nights on board the M/S Expedition
- all meals included on board the ship
- 10 expedition staff and naturalists
- Scheduled visits to modern scientific research station
- all shore excursions and Zodiac cruises in Antarctica
- 1 night accommodation in Ushuaia
Group Size - Max 120 on M/S Expedition in Antarctica
Group Leader - 10 Expedition staff/naturalists.
Accommodation - Twin Share Hotel (1 night), On board M/S Expedition in triple, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with ensuite bathrooms and port holes or a window) (9 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of two beds and are outside facing. Double beds are available in suites, subject to availability.
Transport - M/S Expedition, zodiac.
Meals Included - All meals included onboard the ship, drinks at additional charge.
Meal Budget - All meals included while on board. Drinks and tips while on the ship are not included.
Notes
1. Read this itinerary as a guide only; our exact route and program varies according to ice and weather conditions and the wildlife we encounter. Flexibility is the key to the success of this expedition. Visits to research stations depend on final permission.
2. Shared triple cabins are same sex cabins only. Males and females can not stay in triple cabins together unless their traveling party has booked all berths in the cabin.About G.A.P AdventuresIn 1990 Bruce Poon Tip launched G.A.P Adventures with the belief that other travellers would share his desire to experience authentic adventures in a responsible and sustainable manner. We've grown from a one-man show to a company of over 500, and from a handful of trips in Latin America to hundreds of adventures spanning the globe... and beyond! Over 70,000 travellers experience the real world with us every year. What hasn't changed is our passion for making sure you get behind the scenes to experience the real world in an authentic and sustainable manner.
Date: 2009 - 22nd Nov, 1st Dec, 10th Dec. 2010 - Jan 6th, Feb 2nd, Feb 11th, Feb 20th, Mar 12th
Duration: 11 days ex Ushuaia
Price range: From: £1995
Price excludes: Flights, Meals, Travel Insurance, Visas, Personal Expenses
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