Journey to Antarctica - Lindblad Expeditions

*** CHILE VISAS ***
Please note that Australian passport holding guests visiting Chile for 72 hours or longer, will require a visa for Chile that also requires a Chilean sponsor. This visa is currently very difficult for Australians to obtain, and we recommend Australian passport holders choose a cruise without Chile stays of longer than 72 hours. Other nationalities may or may not be subject to these conditions.
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Package Summary: 11 nights Cruise & Stay
Package Starts: 10 Dec 24 - Hotel in Santiago, Chile
Cruise Starts: 11 Dec 24 - from Ushuaia, Argentina
Cruise Ends: 21 Dec 24 - into Ushuaia, Argentina

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Antarctica may be at the end of the Earth, but Lindblad been bringing guests here for decades— safely sharing all the wonders of this vast land and sea. Join them to experience the thrill of crunching through the sea ice aboard the fleet of three state-of-the-art expedition ships to see scores of penguins and whales. People come for the wildlife but fall in love with the ice: an entire museum of colossal and magical ice forms defying description. And you`ll get a front seat to the dashing history of the Heroic Age of Exploration. Armed with a flexible itinerary that allows us to go where conditions are best and wildlife is most active, you`ll experience all the splendor of Antarctica. Venture into channels and coves framed by towering peaks. Watch whales play off the bow; glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs; photograph penguin colonies with a National Geographic photographer; and hike, kayak, and even possibly cross-country ski in complete tranquility.

Highlights:
-Explore the world`s last great wilderness in the company of a team of top naturalists celebrating Lindblad`s 50-plus years of expedition heritage
-Hike on magnificent mountains and see huge glaciers, plus observe thousands of penguins: gentoos, Adelie, and chinstrap
-Kayak in protected waters, paddling as penguins swim nearby
-Zodiac cruise in ice-choked channels and land on distant shores to explore on foot
-Early November departures offer the possibility to cross-country ski or snowshoe across the frozen sea ice, conditions permitting
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DISCOUNTS:
A range of discounts or special offers may be available on this cruise. Please contact us for your current best offer and availability. All rates shown are in AUD per person twin share based on full brochure fare. Single supplements apply.
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Journey to Antarctica package includes:
-Arrival transfer from airport to hotel*
-1 nights hotel stay in Santiago including guided city tour and lunch
-Transfer from hotel to group/charter flight
-Transfer from group/charter flight to ship
-10 night Antarctic Expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution from Ushuaia return
-All meals and non-alcoholic beverages onboard*
-Your bar tab and all crew gratuities are included in the voyage price on all National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution (except certain premium brands of alcohol)
-Cappuccinos, lattes & filtered water
-24-hour coffee, tea & soda on demand
-Hors d’oeuvres & snacks during Recap
-Fitness center or exercise equipment, depending on the ship
-Fully stocked library, and other gracious public spaces
-The guidance and company of our expedition staff
-Presentations and guest speakers in the lounge
-Sightseeing & entrance fees
-Special access permits, park fees, port taxes
-Excursions
-Zodiac, kayak & stand-up paddleboard explorations, where relevant
-Snorkeling, including wetsuits, masks, fins & snorkel, where relevant
-Transfer to group/charter flight

What`s Not Included:
-Mandatory group/charter flights costs are NOT included in the prices listed here and are added at time of booking or can be priced upon request
-International and internal airfare, except where specified as included
-Meals not indicated in the day-by-day description
-Additional hotel nights
-Private transfers
-Travel Protection Plan
-Passport, visa, and immigration fees
-Items of a personal nature such as internet access, voyage chronicle, laundry, and scuba diving fees