Classic Antarctica

This itinerary is delivered at a relaxed pace with creature comforts. Shore landings and Zodiac cruising will occur in the Antarctic Peninsula region. There is an in-depth education program, with either a resident artist or photographer on all departures. You can sail on either the elegant Clipper Adventurer or the casual Lyubov Orlova.

Itinerary: Day 1 Overnight Ushuaia, Argentina Day 2 Embarkation Day Days 3 - 4 The Drake Passage Days 5 - 8 Antarctic Peninsula Days 9 - 10 The Drake Passage Day 11 Ushuaia, Argentina

Note: Weather, ice or other conditions may require that changes be made to our itinerary and shore excursions.

Shipboard Accommodation:
In the fall of 2006, the spacious, ice-strengthened Lyubov Orlova underwent extensive renovations to the forward lounge, dining room and cabins in the fall of 2006. Maximum 110 guests.

The Clipper Adventurer is the sister-ship of Lyubov Orlova, built in 1975. She underwent a $13 million conversion in 1998 and has a proud reputation as a well-appointed, elegant expedition ship for softer adventures. The ship is equipped with Zodiacs for shore landings and ocean level, cruising, yet offers fine dining, and a cabins with exterior views and facilities en suite. Maximum 122 guests.Included: 1 night pre-expedition and 1 night post expedition lodging with breakfast,

Includes:

  • Hotel accommodation: one night pre-expedition with breakfast.
  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.
  • All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.
  • All shore landings and Zodiac excursions per the daily program.
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
  • Photographic Journal on DVD.
  • Polar Arts program with interactive workshops.
  • A pair of expedition boots on loan for shore landings.
  • A Quark Expeditions parka to keep on Clipper Adventurer
  • Coffee, tea, and cocoa available around the clock.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure materials.
  • Group transfers from the hotel to the ship at the embarkation port, and from the ship to the local airport on disembarkation - plus all baggage handling aboard ship.
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.

    Trip Code: CA

    • Details

    Tour Operator
    Adventure Center
    Offer
    Offer valid through 12/31/2008
    Duration
    11 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Dates/Pricing
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    January 05, 2009$8,100.00* (USD) / Aboard LYUBOV ORLOVA : SuperiorQuote
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