Antarctica – November 2024 CONFIRMED DEPARTURE

Confirmed Departure

12 Nights: Tuesday 26 November - Tuesday 10 December 2024

Twin share per person - Polar Outside RR Cabin	NZD$14,250
Single Supplement - RR Cabin	NZD$3,390
Twin share per person - Arctic Superior XT Cabin	NZD$15,950
Single Supplement - XT Cabin	NZD$3,990

Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarctica’s immense, frozen beauty. As you stand surrounded by looming glaciers and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It's a stillness that's broken every so often by the locals – the wildlife. Here, nature is king and we are mere observers.

On this tour you will cruise in comfort on a new, specially-designed polar expedition ship. For five magical days you will explore the frozen continent, gliding between icebergs and spotting penguins, seals and whales. You may even get the chance to go kayaking among the icebergs.

There will be many opportunities to go ashore with specialist guides on the Antarctic Peninsula and deserted Antarctic islands. You will come across countless penguin colonies, and cruise in zodiacs to get close to icebergs and the dramatic ever-changing landscapes. Back on board experienced lecturers will share their in-depth knowledge of the biology, history and geology of the area.

December is a great month to visit as there are longer daylight hours and the breakup of the ice allows further exploration. December also marks the arrival of humpback whales. Penguin rookeries are at full capacity and penguin chicks begin to hatch.

You will also spend time in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires, and Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. There is an optional pre-tour extension in Santiago, Chile, for you to explore Chile's capital, the rich agricultural and wine-making lands of the Aconcagua Valley and the funky, gritty port town of Valparaiso.

This promises to be the trip of a lifetime.

TOUR INCLUSIONS

The services of an experienced Calder & Lawson Tours tour manager
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Local guides
Pre-tour material
2 nights accommodation (twin share) in Buenos Aires
10 nights on board the Fridtjof Nansen ship including all meals, soft drinks, beer and house wine
Landings and other exploration in Antarctica with specialist guides
Loan of cold weather gear such as boots and trekking poles
Complimentary wind and water-resistant jacket for you to keep
Economy class return flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

Travel insurance
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Beverages during included meals, unless specified
Surcharge of 1.5% on credit card payments
International Airfares ex New Zealand and airline taxes
Optional pre-tour extension in Santiago, Chile

TOUR PRICE

Twin share per person - Polar Outside RR Cabin	NZD$14,250
Single Supplement - RR Cabin	NZD$3,390
Twin share per person - Arctic Superior XT Cabin	NZD$15,950
Single Supplement - XT Cabin	NZD$3,990