ANTARCTICA - THE WHITE CONTINENT ITINERARY:
DAY 1 — U.S./Santiago, Chile
Depart Miami this evening on an overnight flight to
Santiago. We've found that Miami is a convenient gateway for
most, but other air alternatives are available.
DAY 2 — Santiago/Grand Hyatt
We arrive in Santiago this morning. With the soaring Andes
as a backdrop, Santiago makes a spectacular and welcoming first
impression — as does our hotel, the Hyatt Santiago, located in a
gracious residential neighborhood. In the afternoon, we have a
panoramic overview of the city including a visit to the
Pre-Columbian Museum. Return to the Hyatt for a relaxing dinner.
(L,D)
DAY 3 — Santiago/Ushuaia, Argentina/Embark Ship
The morning's LAN Chile charter flight offers some rare
views as we fly over the vividly rugged terrain of Patagonia
before landing in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in
the world. We'll have a traditional Argentinean barbecue for
lunch and board National Geographic Endeavour. (B,L,D)
DAY 4-5 — At Sea/ Antarctica
We awake this morning well into our journey across the Drake
Passage. Lying between Cape Horn and the Antarctic Peninsula,
the Drake holds a unique place in maritime lore. Sometimes misty
and gray, other times calm and clear, crossing the legendary
Drake Passage is unforgettable - a milestone in any adventurer's
personal travel history. (B,L,D)
DAY 6-11 — Antarctica
Days 6-11 - With nearly 24 hours of daylight at this time of
year, we make the most of our six days exploring the Antarctic
Peninsula and its surrounding islands. Out there, our ship will
freely roam. Our expedition team is a veteran one, and their
expert knowledge of Antarctica's waters enables us to take
advantage of the unexpected. We'll be out daily - experiencing
Antarctica with all our senses as we walk, cruise in Zodiacs,
and paddle kayaks through berg fields, hearing the Antarctic
seltzer (gases escaping from dissolving icebergs) around us, the
cries of the penguins, and the huge, nurturing silence of this
perfectly pristine place. We may sail through the incomparable
Lemaire Channel, known as Iceberg Alley, where a hush falls over
onlookers as bergs of beauty and scale drift by. We'll learn to
identify penguins, paddle kayaks through berg fields and land
with Zodiacs on the "White Continent." (B,L,D)
DAY 12 — Antarctica/At Sea
Depending on conditions, we aim to make one last landfall
before heading back across the Drake Passage. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 — At Sea
As we sail back to Ushuaia, an albatross or two may join the
avian escort of seabirds that cross our bow. There’ll be plenty
of time to enjoy a wellness treatment, log some time in the gym,
or catch up on the book you haven’t had a minute to read. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 — Ushuaia/Disembark/Santiago
After breakfast, we disembark in Ushuaia with some time to
explore before proceeding to the airport for our LAN Chile
charter flight to Santiago, and an overnight flight to Miami. (B,L)
DAY 15 — Arrive Miami/Home
Note: Voyage cost includes charter flights
Santiago/Ushuaia/Santiago.
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