2017 - APT Antarctica

39 Days 17-18. Drake Passage. The adventure, and the wildlife spotting, continues as you bid farewell to the beautiful waters surrounding the Antarctic Peninsula and return across the Drake Passage back towards the bustling Argentinian city of Ushuaia. BLD Day 19. Disembark Ship, Ushuaia, Fly to Buenos Aires. Bid farewell to Le Boréal as you disembark in Ushuaia and travel to the airport for your included flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Stay: Buenos Aires, Alvear Palace Hotel. B Day 20. Buenos Aires, Lima (Peru). Today, fly to Lima, the starting point of your Peruvian discovery. Settle into your room, taking in the magnificent ocean views. Two Night Stay: JW Marriott Hotel Lima, Ocean View Rooms. B Day 21. Lima. Enjoy the morning at leisure. Later, spend a fun afternoon at a private hacienda. Arrive to live music and dance before enjoying lunch and a Peruvian Paso horse show. BL Day 22. Lima, Cusco, Chincheros, Sacred Valley. Fly to Cusco, then travel by coach to Chincheros. During an interesting traditional weaving demonstration, learn how the famously colourful materials of South America are created. Two Night Stay: Sacred Valley, Tambo del Inka, Luxury Collection by Starwood. BD Day 23. Sacred Valley. An exploration of the area begins with a visit to the markets of Pisac, a hilltop village that lies near ancient Incan ruins. Enjoy lunch in the beautiful setting of the Sacred Valley before making the most of your time at leisure. BL Be mesmerised by the beauty of the White Continent See graceful and powerful orca in Antarctica Day 9. Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Embark Antarctica Cruise. Transfer to the airport and take your included flight to Ushuaia. On arrival, you'll board your luxurious ship, Le Boréal. This evening, enjoy the Captain's Welcome Dinner and cruise the Beagle Channel. 10 Night Cruise: Le Boréal. BD Days 10-11. Drake Passage. Over the course of the next two days, you'll cross the waters of the Drake Passage to Antarctica. BLD Days 12-16. Antarctic Peninsula. On arrival in Antarctica, your itinerary becomes flexible in order to maximise your discovery of this enchanting world of ice and water. For the next five days, you'll enjoy morning and afternoon Zodiac rides. Experience some of the most unique wildlife viewing in the world as you see penguin rookeries, seal colonies, orca, humpback whales and minke whales. BLD 3 2 3 1 Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro Cusco Lima Iguassu Falls Sacred Valley Machu Picchu Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean PERU ECUADOR 2 BRAZIL Guayaquil Drake Passage Cruise Flight (included) Coach Rail No. of nights ARGENTINA 3 4 Ushuaia 2 Antarctic Peninsula Le Boréal 10 Yacht La Pinta 4 ANTARCTICA ANTARCTICA, SOUTH AMERICA & THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Embark your cruise in the town of Ushuaia Spot Leopard Seals on your Antarctica cruise

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