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Christmas in Antarctica 15 days

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20 DEC, 2018 | Up to 14 nights
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Christmas in Antarctica 15 days

Aboard: MS Midnatsol

Starting in Buenos Aires, there are opportunities to sample the delights of this vibrant city before heading south to Ushuaia and on to Antarctica. Here, you will have plenty of time to immerse yourself in the wonders of the White Continent, marvelling at incredible scenery and delighting in the myriad bird and marine wildlife. Combined with enjoying a traditional Norwegian Christmas, this will be a unique and unforgettable experience. A guaranteed "White Christmas!"

Highlights

  • Celebrate Christmas and New Year at the end of the world!
  • Spectacular polar scenery
  • Myriad birds and marine wildlife
  • Exciting Zodiac landings and excursions

What's Included

  • Hurtigruten Expedition in cabin grade of your choice on a full board basis
  • One hotel night in Buenos Aires before the voyage including breakfast
  • Return economy flights Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
  • Transfers in Ushuaia including an orientation tour
  • Wind- and water-resistant jacket
  • Landings with small boats and activities on board and ashore
  • Professional English-speaking Expedition team that gives lectures as well as accompany landings and activities
  • Free tea and coffee

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All our itinerary holidays are fully customisable

Buenos Aires
1Day

Buenos Aires

Arrive at any time and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay including breakfast.

Ushuaia
2Day

Ushuaia

Take morning charter flight to Ushuaia and transfer to your ship. Set sail through the Beagle Channel

At Sea
3-4Days

At Sea

Prepare yourself for Antarctica as we cross the Drake Passage in company with myriad seabirds.  There will  be several lectures on the environment around us; films about Antarctica and the Explorer room will be buzzing with activity. This will be the heart of the expedition community, where we gather for talks, recaps and spontaneous events, mingle and share stories.

Antarctica
5-12Days

Antarctica

Some of the highlights during our time here are Deception Island and Half Moon Island, because of the resident colonies of chinstrap penguins. Enjoy beautiful vistas and the gentoo penguin colonies on Yankee Harbour, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour and Paradise Harbour.  

We have planned plenty of activities to make you experience Antarctica in the best way. This might mean that one day you will go shore to see penguins and hear the crackling noise of glaciers. Next day, you get to feel the salt and wind as you cruise between the sea ice, looking for leopard seals taking a snooze on the ice. Third day, kayaking or a longer hike or walk. Back on board we also have activities that will satisfy a whole range of interests in the explorer room. The on board photographer will show you the basics of expedition photography. Join gatherings where the various members of the expedition team recount the day’s activities, make presentations, and the expedition leader discusses the next day’s plan. These gatherings are great opportunities for sharing and shared memory making and mingling with the expedition community. For our younger guests we have design the Young Explorer Programme. This programme is a scientific introduction to biology, history, wildlife and learning more about navigation with lectures, field trips and visits to the science centre. 

At Sea
13-14Days

At Sea

Re-cross the Drake Passage and take last opportunities for spotting birds and marine mammals.

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
15Day

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires

Disembark and transfer to airport for flight to Buenos Aires

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MS Midnatsol
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MS Midnatsol

Midnatsol is one of the larger vessels sailing in the Antarctic. The ship has a 1X ice classification and advanced technology. There is a mixture of cabins and suites with options for singles, doubles/twins and family groups. Public areas include panorama lounge, bars, two restaurants, library, fitness room, sauna & jacuzzi and lecture theatre.

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Now that I am back from my odyssey voyage, I thought I would let you know that after all that planning it really did exceed my expectations – we managed landings everywhere even on Tristan da Cuhna and had great bird sightings. The guides all knew what they were talking about too and made sure I got some great photos – still sorting them all out! Thanks for everything and see you at Birdfair!

Dave Martin

I want to thank you for all you did to make my recent Falklands trip run so smoothly and comfortably. Thank you for all your help over the diet too.

Dr Lorna Mairs

Just a quick note to express my sincere thanks to you and all your staff for making this an epic adventure of immense proportions. Everything went smoothly, pickups, hotels and most of all the expedition itself. Truly a mind blowing experience unlike any I have ever taken.

Mr J Borg, Malta

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