Winter Premium Tour Undiscovered Antarctica 15 Days
Holiday Destination, America Holiday Packages, USA, Niagara, Washington DC, New York, Hershey, Holiday Type, Escorted Group Holidays, Holiday Themes, Adventure, Beach, Family
Cruise Inclusions:
All meals while onboard the ship (from dinner on the day of embarkation
to breakfast on the day of disembarkation)
Wi-Fi
Evening Entertainment & Events
Room Service (24 Hours) (special selection)
Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and select alcoholic drinks
Expedition activities in each port
Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and rubber boots
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Select a Check-in and Check-out Date
ITINERARY
DAY 01: 15 Feb
Welcome to Buenos Aires.
On arrival at Buenos Aires, You will be welcomed by a local representative and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to experience the pulse of this amazing city on your own.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.
Note: The standard check-in time at the hotel is 1500 hrs.
DAY 02: 16 Feb
Flight to Ushuaia- Resort Town in Argentina. Board the most awaited Antarctic cruise.
Today we check out and head to the airport early morning, to board your flight to Ushuaia - resort town in Argentina. On arrival, the day is free to roam around in Ushuaia. Nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Martial Range, Ushuaia’s colourful streets and mismatched buildings cascade from the imposing mountains before coming to an abrupt halt at the shores of the Beagle Channel. As one of the world’s southernmost cities, Ushuaia carries its ‘end of the world’ reputation well. The moody weather and dramatic surroundings certainly help. Board your boutique ship before departing for your journey through one of the most captivating wilderness regions of the world. Later proceed to the pier and board the cruise.
Onboard the cruise. (B, D)
Day 03 to Day 04: 17 - 18 Feb
Day at Sea - Drake Passage Crossing
The next two days are spent crossing the Drake Passage - where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge, and because the currents here meet no resistance from any nearby landmass, they’re some of the choppiest waters in the world and part of the Antarctic Adventure. . A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our onboard lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.
Onboard the cruise. (B, L, D)
Day 05 to Day 10: 19 - 23 Feb
Antarctic Peninsula
The next 5 days are spent around the Antarctic Peninsula.
Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments. Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas. You may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts. Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest Zodiac® outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you. You will sail in the wake of JeanBaptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.
Onboard the cruise (B, L, D)
Day 11 to Day 12: 24 - 25 Feb
Day at Sea - Drake Passage Crossing
Days at sea are the perfect chance to relax, unwind and do whatever takes your fancy. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, trying to spot a whale from the deck, reading a chapter or two, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to the green days spent exploring on land.
Onboard the cruise. (B, L, D)
DAY 13: 26 Feb
Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina.
Onto Buenos Aires. After breakfast we say farewell in the city of Ushuaia, where we started and head to Buenos Aires. On arrival in Buenos Aires, proceed to the hotel and check in. Enjoy dinner.
Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B, D)
Day 14: 27 Feb
Experience the city life of Buenos Aires while on the morning city tour. In the evening witness the world famous Tango show.
Today after breakfast, enjoy half day city tour of this beautiful city. This tour gives you the emotion of a multiple Buenos Aires. We will see the symbol of the city: the obelisk, visit different squares such as Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martín, Plaza Congreso. See avenues like Corrientes, Mayo, 9 de Julio and more. Historical and elegant neighborhoods like La Boca, San Telmo, Montserrat, Palermo and Recoleta, and the most modern: Puerto Madero. Parks such as Lezama and Tres de Febrero. We will also see financial and commercial areas and a Football Stadium. Later, this evening we take you to experience the world famous Tango show. Here you will also enjoy delicious International dinner while seeing the show.
Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B, D)
Day 15: 28Feb
Bid farewell
Today, proceed to the airport as your memorable tour comes to an end. Please do spare a few moments of your valuable time to write and share with us your wonderful experience. (B)
HIGHLIGHTS
Hotels:
- 1 Night at Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta or similar in Buenos Aires. (Booked by Cruise Liner)
- 11 Nights on Board Antarctica Cruise.
- 2 Nights at Hotel Dazzler Maipu or similar in Buenos Aires.
- Daily Buffet Breakfast with Breads, Jam, Fruit, Juices, Cereal, Tea, Coffee, Milk and Hot Eggs.
- 2 Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian dinner could be Indian/ continental or local. (Set menu or buffet style, no drinks included).
- All Meals onboard the cruise with choice of Continental / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian meals. The bar on the cruise is an open bar and drinks are included as a part of the cruise price.
INCLUSIONS
- 1 Night at Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta or similar in Buenos Aires. (Booked by Cruise Liner)
- 11 Nights on Board Antarctica Cruise.
- 2 Nights at Hotel Dazzler Maipu or similar in Buenos Aires.
- Daily Buffet Breakfast with Breads, Jam, Fruit, Juices, Cereal, Tea, Coffee, Milk and Hot Eggs.
- 2 Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian dinner could be Indian/ continental or local. (Set menu or buffet style, no drinks included).
- All Meals onboard the cruise with choice of Continental / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian meals. The bar on the cruise is an open bar and drinks are included as a part of the cruise price.
EXCLUSIONS
- Airfare & Travel Incurance
- Tips to Local guides, drivers, hotel waiters of EUR 03 per person per day for the duration of the land tour
- Tips of USD 12 per person per night for the duration of the cruise. This needs to be paid prior to boarding the cruise.
- Taxes as payable extra
- Baggage handling fees for additional check-in baggage and any additional sectors for internal flights
- The cost of the Passport, POE charges, etc.
- The rate difference for the sector tickets, as the same is included taking the current fare levels and the current rate of exchange. The fares for sector tickets will be updated by the airline on 20th October 2024.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry, wines, mineral/bottled water, food & drink not in the regular menus provided by us, mini bar and telephone calls.
- Meals are pre-set, and a choice of menu is not available.
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in the ‘What your tour price includes’.
- Other applicable taxes will be extra.
EXCURSIONS
Buenos Aires
TWIN SHARE (USD): 220
SINGLE OCCUPANCY (USD): 300
All the above rates are approximate and per person per night on room-only basis.
HOTELS
- 1 Night at Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta or similar in Buenos Aires. (Booked by Cruise Liner)
- 11 Nights on Board Antarctica Cruise.
- 2 Nights at Hotel Dazzler Maipu or similar in Buenos Aires.
IMP NOTES
- Buenos Aires: Temperatures will range between 20 to 25Degree Celsius.
- Antarctic Peninsula: Temperatures will range between 8 to - 6 Degree Celsius.
Visa Requirements: Multiple-entry Argentina Visa.
Note:
- Services of our SOTC Tour Manager will not be available while on land tour. He will not be there onboard the cruise. The SOTC tour manager will only be available if the group size is a minimum of 15 passengers on land tour.
- As a third person in a Triple room, no extra bed or cot will be provided. Instead, a room with two queen beds will be provided.
- On days when you are taking internal flights, there is a possibility that we might provide packed meal in case the flight timing does not suit the mealtime.
- All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach.
- All local taxes and services (Presently calculated as prevailing on 20th June 2024).
- On certain departure dates the tour routing could change. In some tours, there is also a possibility that the tour could operate in reverse itinerary. However, you will not miss any sightseeing or excursions that are mentioned in the itinerary. Please check with your sales representative for final details.
- Certain sightseeing and excursions may not operate on public holidays.
- In some cities, there is a possibility that you may have to wait at the airport (in the terminal as would have been informed to you before departure by your booking office) for multiple flight arrivals/departures of different groups.
- Group transfer from the airport to the hotel on a day prior to departure
- Group transfer to the ship on day of embarkation
- All scheduled landings/excursions (subject to weather and ice conditions)
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader & Expedition Team
- All meals while onboard the ship (from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation)
- Wi-Fi
- Evening Entertainment & Events
- Room Service (24 Hours) (special selection)
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and select alcoholic drinks
- Expedition activities in each port
- Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and rubber boots
- Airfare & Travel Insurance
- Tips to Local guides, drivers, hotel waiters of EUR 03 per person per day for the duration of the land tour
- Tips of USD 12 per person per night for the duration of the cruise. This needs to be paid prior to boarding the cruise.
- Taxes as payable extra
- Baggage handling fees for additional check-in baggage and any additional sectors for internal flights
- The cost of the Passport, POE charges, etc.
- The rate difference for the sector tickets, as the same is included taking the current fare levels and the current rate of exchange. The fares for sector tickets will be updated by the airline on 20th October 2024.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry, wines, mineral/bottled water, food & drink not in the regular menus provided by us, mini bar and telephone calls.
- Meals are pre-set, and a choice of menu is not available.
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in the ‘What your tour price includes’.
- Other applicable taxes will be extra.
- It is advisable to book more than 120 days prior to the tour departure date as the internal ticket rate might increase closer to the departure date, resulting in an increase in the Tour cost.
- The cabin category on the cruise is Deluxe Stateroom
- Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during your stay shall be payable by the passengers. SOTC Travel Ltd will not be liable for the same
- The management reserves the right to claim from the passengers, any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise or other services
- We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursions advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary
- We reserve the right to use alternate cruise liner for any particular departure, excursions advertised or substitute a cruise of similar class if deemed necessary
- Due to high occupancy on the cruise, it is possible that the cabins provided would be of alternate category
- The images used in this brochure are for representation purposes only
- A date change fee, as applicable, will be levied on passengers who change their date of travel
- For the convenience of our passengers, we may sometimes will have to amend the itinerary. However all services will remain the same
- The company reserves the right to alter the order of the itinerary. The same will be informed to the client before departure
- Due to Trade Fairs and conventions in the cities, it is possible that the hotel accommodation provided would be outside the city. The same will be informed in advance
- Passengers can board the tour from the hub city. Those boarding from any other city can do so, however all expenses to/from the hub city is to be borne by the passengers
- Attractions in the theme parks may not operate/may change/entry restricted/closed without notice
- Other applicable taxes will be extra
- The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement due to weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger
- For all Joining Direct/deviating clients, there would be airport transfers.
- Tours operated subject to RBI/GOI regulations
- Please refer to the booking form for detailed “Terms & Conditions”.