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13 night trip

Expedition to Snow Hill Island

Exchange Planet Earth documentaries with the real thing on this polar quest to witness Snow Hill Island's colony of Emperor penguins.

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What you'll do

Journey on the purpose-built expedition ship and fly high above spectacular icebergs on your quest to Snow Hill Island.
This 13 night journey takes you where few have gone before, where you will be outnumbered by the incomparable population of Emperor penguins.
Your first few days will be spent crossing the formidable Drake Passage and navigating through the Weddell Sea. Once in the vicinity of Snow Hill, you will spend five days immersed in an Antarctic adventure. Kayak in the icy waters, cruise between icebergs on Zodiac tours, learn about the region from polar experts, and of course, enjoy witnessing penguins and their chicks in their natural habitat as they play and preen on the ice.
Over 8,000 breeding pairs call Snow Hill their home in a legendary rookery that can only be accessed by guests at certain times of the year. This is your opportunity to seize your spirit of exploration and go on a once-in-a-lifetime polar quest.

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Your trip

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Your property

CasaSur Palermo Hotel
What's included  
Room type

Standard room.

Includes
  • Transfers to and from the airport
  • Breakfast
Excludes
  • Laundry services
  • Meals and drinks not specifically listed in inclusions
  • Any additional nights of accommodation
  • Gratuities

What you can do

Your first day of your expedition gives you the opportunity to see the colourful city of Buenos Aires. You and your fellow explorers will be accommodated at a local hotel for... Read more
Day 1: Arriving in Buenos Aires
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What you can do

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Day 2: Embarking in Ushuaia
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Your property

Ultramarine Expedition Ship
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What's included  
Room type

Explorer Suite.
Your spacious suite will be located on Deck 3 and can be configured with one double or two single beds. Features of the suite include a sitting area, an en suite bathroom with heated floors and bathrobe, a small fridge, a desk, and a picture window to watch the stunning polar scenery pass by just outside.

Includes
  • Meals, soft drinks, luggage handling, and housekeeping aboard ship
  • Select beer and wine during dinner
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • A photographic journal to document your expedition
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac excursions
  • An official park and water bottle to use during the expeditions and keep as a souvenir
Excludes
  • Phone and Internet charges
  • Laundry, specialty drinks, spa services, and other personal charges unless otherwise specified
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What you can do

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Day 14: Disembarkation and Tierra del Fuego

Inclusions

What's included

Zodiac transfers, cruising, and shore landings

Meals, soft drinks, lodgings, luggage handling, and housekeeping aboard ship
(Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)

Select beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock

Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled

A photographic journal documenting the expedition

A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions

An official parka and water bottle to use during the expedition and keep as a souvenir

Included activities like zodiac cruises, polar plunge, and hiking

Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person

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What's excluded

International airfare

Passport and applicable visa expenses

Travel insurance, including baggage, cancellation, interruption, and medical travel policies—strongly recommended

Required gear not specifically mentioned in inclusions. Guests will need to bring rain pants for getting on and off the Zodiacs

Laundry, bar, souvenirs, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified

Additional adventure excursions not listed in the itinerary of included activities

Phone and Internet charges

Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew

Any additional overnight accommodation

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Notes

Departure dates for this special 14-day expedition to Snow Hill are as follows:
12 November 2023
24 November 2023

For your expedition, it's important to be prepared.

During the various activities, your Expedition Team will provide you with the required muck boots, dry suits, kayaks, paddles, sleeping bags, bivy sack for the relevant adventure excursions. Speak to your Expedition Team to request hiking poles for glacier treks and tents for camping.

To get the most out of your Antarctic adventure, it is recommended to pack this useful gear:
Waterproof pants (required for Zodiac landings)
Thermal base layer (top and bottom)
Thin fleece or wool sweater
Fleece pants
Liner socks
Thick wool socks
Neckwarmer
Warm hat
Brimmed hat
Sunglasses
Waterproof and sweatproof sunscreen and lip balm
Swimsuit
Waterproof backback
Camera (either waterproof, in exterior waterproof housing, or stored in a drybag - it is a good idea to add a string and carabiner to any camera equipment to attach it to you)

If you forget any essentials, check out the gift shop onboard where you can find useful equipment, gear, and souvenirs.

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Cancellations

Please note that since your destination is open for travel, the normal terms and conditions of the properties will apply, which is that the deposit payment is non-refundable since we must pay the properties at the time of booking to secure your reservation.

Should there be any COVID-19 travel restrictions reinstated in the future, or should other COVID-related issues prevent you from taking the trip (e.g. country closes its borders), you have the option to postpone your trip to a later date by giving written notice at least 60 days prior to the start of your trip.

You are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover your trip, especially to provide coverage for illness including COVID-19 or a medical emergency during your trip, trip interruption, and trip cancellation. There are now many policies on the market which cover COVID-19 related issues, and there are also “Cancel for Any Reason” (CFAR) policies.

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Valid travel dates
Prices based on a 13 night trip with 2 people sharing. Please enquire about dates outside these periods.
12 Nov '23 - 7 Dec '23
$29,990/person

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