2018 - APT Luxury Mega Yachts

42 | ANTARCTICA Day 1. Arrive Buenos Aires. Be met on arrival in the Argentinian capital and transfer to your hotel. After settling in, enjoy some time at leisure. Stay: Buenos Aires, Alvear Palace Hotel. Day 2. Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Embark Ship. Touchdown in Buenos Aries then fly to Ushuaia. On arrival you'll be transferred to your luxury expedition ship, Le Lyrial, and greeted by your Expedition Leader and a team of expert naturalist guides. Take some time to settle in before enjoying the Captain's Welcome Dinner. Afterwards, head to the deck to take in the stunning scenery of the Beagle Channel. 10 Night Cruise: Le Lyrial. D Days 3-4. Drake Passage. Over the course of the next two days, you'll cross the Drake Passage, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands. During this time, learn more about the adventures ahead as you participate in a range of informative, interactive and entertaining presentations on the wildlife, history and geology of Antarctica. BLD Days 5-9. Antarctic Peninsula. On arrival in Antarctica, your itinerary becomes flexible in order to maximise your discovery of this enchanting world of ice and water. Utilising the vast knowledge of your experienced naturalist guides and Expedition Leader, your Captain will charter a course based on the most exciting sightseeing opportunities available and the most favourable ice and weather conditions. For the next five days you'll enjoy thrilling morning and afternoon Zodiac rides with your experienced Expedition Team, who will get you up close to the towering glaciers. Experience some of the most unique wildlife viewing in the world as you're taken to visit gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguin rookeries. You're also likely to encounter Weddell, crabeater, leopard and Antarctic fur seals. These chilly waters are often frequented by hunting orca and the breaching forms of humpback and minke whales, so be sure to keep an eye out. Although landing sites will vary depending on conditions, the route will feature the most scenic bays and channels, including the stunning Lemeire Channel and Neko Bay, where icebergs loom in a shade of captivating blue. Head to the shores CLASSIC ANTARCTICA 13 DAYS - BUENOS AIRES RETURN 2 Nights Buenos Aires | 10 Nights Le Lyrial – Expedition ANTARCTICA Drake Passage Antarctic Peninsula ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES Ushuaia Le Lyrial 10 10 Cruise Flight (included) No. of Nights Stay Included Sightseeing/ Freedom of Choice™ 1 2 YOUR ANTARCTICA CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE Get up close to gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguins and Weddell, crabeater, leopard and Antarctic fur seals as they welcome you ashore Zodiac excursions up to the glaciers At Deception Island see the deserted whaling station Perhaps visit an active scientific research station and send a postcard with a rare Antarctic postage stamp ITINERARY OVERVIEW DAY DESTINATION 1 Buenos Aires 2 Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Embark Antarctica Cruise 3-4 Drake Passage 5-9 Antarctic Peninsula 10-11 Drake Passage 12 Disembark Ship, Ushuaia, Fly to Buenos Aires 13 Buenos Aires KEY (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

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