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Discover the magic and wonder of the "White Continent" aboard the stylish and comfortable MS Fram. Jump off from Ushuaia, Argentina and explore vistas of blue white glaciers and busy penguin rookeries. See breaching whales crashing and scenes of pure ice walls. Cruise through the Lemaire Channel, where steep, sheer cliffs rise above the narrow iceberg-filled passage. Zip by zodiac boat into small bays and harbors, for personal and in-depth exploration. Make your way to Whalers Bay on Deception Island with its warm springs and black volcanic sand. Relax for 2 nights in Buenos Aires, "The Paris of South America." Highlights Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park, 9-Night Cruise aboard MS Fram, The Drake Passage, Half Moon Island, Deception Island, Paradise Harbor, Port Lockroy, Antarctic Sound, Tango Dinner Show Collette Experience Explore Whalers Bay on Deception Island with its warm springs and black volcanic sand.Discover multitudes of curious Antarctic wildlife, including seals, whales, albatross and penguins.Zodiac into small harbors and islands for in-depth discoveries and personal adventures.Journey into beautiful Tierra del Fuego National Park, the "Land of Fire." |
| Call (954) 748-6881 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7320022 | | Collette Vacations | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Air 1 | Depart from Home - Overnight Flight | Depart from Home - Overnight Flight : Begin your journey to the "White Continent" with an overnight flight to Buenos Aires. | | Day 2 | Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires, Argentina : Arrive this morning in Buenos Aires, the "Paris of South America" and home of the tango. Enjoy a Portenos tour, viewing the Teatro Colon, opera house, Avenida 9 de Julio honoring Argentinean independence; the Recoleta Cemetery, where "Evita" rests in her tomb; the Presidential Palace, the Casa Rosada; and the San Telmo barrio lined with cobblestone streets. Today dinner will be included. | | Day 3 | Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires : Today is at leisure to experience this lively city. Perhaps choose to visit the pampas to enjoy a typical asado lunch and traditional gaucho music, hallmarks of Argentine culture. Today breakfast will be included. | | Day 4 | Ushuaia | Buenos Aires - Ushuaia : This morning you fly to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city situated on the Patagonian peninsula overlooking the historic Beagle Channel. Experience a home-hosted dinner with a local Fuegon family to learn about life at the "end of the world." Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 5 | Ushuaia | Ushuaia - Embark Ship : Journey into the "Land of Fire" at Tierra del Fuego National Park. Walk the shores of Roca Lake and see evidence of the settlements of the now-extinct Yamana indigenous people, and visit Lapataia Bay where the Panamerican Highway ends. Enjoy free time in this famous port town before boarding the state-of-the-art MS Fram expedition vessel. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 6 | The Drake Passage | The Drake Passage : Cruise south through the fabled Drake Passage, named for the legendary Sir Francis Drake. Warmer waters of the north meet the colder, denser waters of the south here in the Antarctic Convergence, making the area rich in marine life. Spot whales and sea birds as you begin this voyage of exploration. Experts provide presentations on history, biology and geology throughout your adventure. Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. | | Day 7 | Antarctica | The Drake Passage - Antarctica : Arrive in Antarctica - the last great wilderness stretching across ice-covered desert and mountains for over five million square miles. The ethereal beauty and immense scale of the continent is like nowhere else on the planet. Follow in the footsteps of the great explorers...the privilege of witnessing this fragile, remote environment is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. | | Day 8 | Antarctica | Antarctica : The next five days are filled with discovery! Weather conditions determine each sailing's final itinerary. Cruise through the astounding, glacier-lined Lemaire Channel - "Kodak Gap" - and enter the majestic Neumayer Channel with its imposing cliffs. Humpback, killer and minke whales - and icebergs - are common sights. PolarCirkel (rugged zodiac) boats take you to incredible locations along the Antarctic Peninsula, which could include: ? Half Moon Island, a small island in the South Shetland chain boasting mountainous views and a nesting place for chinstrap penguins, kelp gulls and the Antarctic tern. Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. | | Day 9 | Antarctica | Antarctica : Continue your visits by PolarCirkel boats to locations which could include: ? Whalers Bay, Deception Island - featuring an active volcanic caldera. Zodiac into Whalers Bay where ruins from a 20th-century whaling station rest ashore. The black volcanic sand and waters upon the beach are warmed by geothermal vents. ? Almirante Brown Research Station in Paradise Harbor, where gentoo and chinstrap penguins nest. Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. | | Day 10 | Antarctica | Antarctica : Continue your visits by PolarCirkel boats to locations which could include: ? Neko Harbor, part of the Antarctic mainland nestled in the fjord-like Andvord Bay, where penguins plus elephant and weddel seals are often spotted. Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. | | Day 11 | Antarctica | Antarctica : Continue your visits by PolarCirkel boats to locations which could include: ? Port Lockroy, a harbor on Goudier Island and former British base, hosting cormorants and surrounded by glaciers and ice shelves. Here you can mail home a postcard with a rare Antarctic stamp! Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. | | Day 12 | Antarctica | Antarctica : Continue your visits by PolarCirkel boats to locations which could include: ? Wilhelmina Bay, where mountains and high glaciers create dramatic scenery. View the 1915 wreck of the Norwegian ship, Guvernoren. ? Antarctic Sound & Brown Bluff - hear the tale of the 1903 Swedish polar expedition which met its fate here at "Iceberg Alley."At Brown Bluff, you may have the chance to stroll the beach with the cute adelie penguins. Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. | | Day 13 | Drake Passage | Antarctica - Drake Passage : Leave Antarctica, crossing the southern waters of the Drake Passage. Participate in engaging lectures on Antarctica's wonders. Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. | | Day 14 | Buenos Aires | Drake Passage - Ushuaia, Argentina - Disembark Ship - Buenos Aires : Disembark the ship in Ushuaia. Transfer to the airport, return to Buenos Aires and spend the afternoon at leisure. Browse the boutiques of Calle Florida or visit one of many renowned art museums. This evening, relish a dinner featuring Argentine favorites and a tango performance! Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 15 | Tour ends | Buenos Aires - Tour Ends : Board your overnight flight to return home. Today breakfast will be included. |
| | | Hotel Panamericano, Buenos Aires | Hotel Los Ya-inas, Ushuaia | | MS Fram, Ushuaia | Hotel Panamericano, Buenos Aires |
| | NOTE: Specials are marked with a * NOTE: NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. |
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