21 Day Antarctica Expedition Cruise & Chile Sojourn · Antarctic specialists. Day 12: Antarctica (B,L,D) Today is another day in Antarctic waters. Again, join the expedition team

Day 1: Australia - - Santiago

Depart Australia today to begin your incredible

Antarctic adventure! After arriving make your own

way to your hotel. This afternoon you can explore

the city for yourself before spending the night at

your hotel.

Day 2: Santiago - - Punta Arenas

(B,D)

Today, meet your fellow transfers as you are

transferred from your hotel to the airport to board

your flight to the Patagonian city of Punta Arenas.

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your

expedition ship the MS Midnatsol. After time to

relax, join your fellow travellers for a Welcome

Dinner tonight on-board.

Day 3: Chilean Fjords, Tierra del Fuego (B,L,D)

Today, wake up in the Chilean Fjords of Tierra del Fuego. We sail past the small

island called Isla Tucker. It is famous for its colony of Magellanic penguins, birds,

dolphins and sea lions. The captain and his crew show their navigation skills as we

sail through the narrow Canal Gabriel as you spot the wildlife.

Day 4: Chilean Fjords, Tierra del Fuego (B,L,D)

Gazing will be your favorite activity when we reach the Chilean fjords. They are

extremely deep and surrounded by very high mountains. You might not see a single

person on shore, just endless wilderness. In one of the fjords we take our small zodiac

boats out for a closer look at the nature and the wildlife. If the weather is good we will

go ashore on Cape Horn. This area is known for high seas and challenging conditions

and if we make it ashore this will be a great achievement.

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3 nights twin share accommodation Santiago

Breakfast daily, plus all meals onboard your cruise

Shore excursions by Zodiac landings

Lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff

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Day 5: Chilean Fjords, Tierra del Fuego - Cape Horn (B,L,D)

When ranking the mythical places on earth, Cape Horn is high on the list. Before the

Panama Canal, seafarers had to pass this infamous rocky island in order to cross from one

side of the Americas to the other. We will do our best to make a zodiac landing on Cape

Horn – however, this is an area known for high seas and challenging conditions and if we

make it this will be a great achievement. Tonight we celebrate Christmas the Norwegian

way with a Christmas tree, carols and a traditional Norwegian Christmas dinner.

Day 6: The Drake Passage (B,L,D)

We will spend the next couple of days cruising the Drake Passage which connects the

southern Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Here the warm water from the north meets the cold,

less salty water from the south. This makes the ocean particularly rich in nutrients and is

home to unique marine life. From the deck you will soon see Antarctic penguins, icebergs

and maybe even the odd whale.

Day 7: The Drake Passage (B,L,D)

We continue our journey south today. Whilst we cross the sea towards Antarctica, a

number of presentations will be given on board about various aspects of the history and

wildlife of the Antarctic. You will also be given a thorough introduction to the current

guidelines for visiting this vulnerable environment.

Day 8: Antarctica (B,L,D)

This is it! Come ashore by zodiac to explore the impressive Antarctic scenery, penguins and

fur seals. From deck there are lots of chances of seeing whales as well. Enjoy close

encounters with wildlife and glaciers, old whaling stations and relics. You are now in one

of the most remote areas of the world, but trust us: you will not be bored for one single

second! Weather, wind and ice conditions dictate our programme and schedule. Safety is

always the first priority and the captain will decide the final sailing schedule during the

voyage. While in Antarctica, we will attempt to land on several sites. Among the places we

will see are South Shetlands and Cuverville Island, home to a large colony of chinstrap

penguins. We may also explore Neko Harbour, beautifully located in the inner part of

Andvord Bay; Paradise Harbour which got its descriptive name from the whalers during

the last century; and Wilhelmina Bay or “Whale-mina Bay” as it is called due to its

spectacular scenery and humpback whales in December.

Join the expedition team and explore Antarctica with landings that take you close to

thousands of penguins and seals, enjoy kayaking and visits to the most interesting places.

On board we offer several lectures and “scientific experiments” for Young Explorers

Antarctica.


Today is another day in Antarctic waters. Again, join the expedition team and explore

Antarctica with landings that take you close to thousands of penguins and seals, enjoy

kayaking and visits to the most interesting places. Daily lectures will be conducted by our

Antarctic specialists.



















kayaking and visits to the most interesting places. Today, we leave these waters and begin

our journey north.

Day 14: Falkland Islands (B,L,D)

Having just been in Antarctica it might seem a bit surreal to arrive in a town that looks like

a miniature England, with red phone boxes, red buses and English pubs. With rugged

terrain and cliff-lined coasts, its hundreds of islands and islets are home to sheep farms and

abundant birdlife. The capital, Stanley, sits on East Falkland, the largest island. Today there

is time to explore this remote settlement.


Today is another day in the Falklands. Roam the city streets or join one of the excursions to

explore the wilderness and wildlife in the surroundings.


Bird lovers rejoice! We continue with our exciting on-board programme in the evening.

Bird lovers will rejoice as we reach Carcass Island. This is a bird paradise with a rich

variety of ducks, geese, penguins, albatrosses, caracaras and wrens. It is also one of the few

islands down here with trees. We use our small zodiac boats go ashore for exploring,

hiking or take a closer look at all the birds.

Day 17: Magellan Strait (B,L,D)

As we complete the loop of the Magellan Strait we will have a recap of everything we have

explored, seen and discovered on this trip. We celebrate our experiences, new friendships,

new knowledge and our joint expedition spirit with a farewell dinner and party.

Day 18: Punta Arenas - - Santiago (B)

Arriving in Punta Arenas, it’s time to say goodbye. Continue your journey with a transfer

to the airport and flight to Santiago de Chile. On arrival, you will be met and welcomed

back to Santiago before being transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is then at

leisure.

Day 19: Santiago (B)

Today enjoy the day at leisure to discover the beautiful city of Santiago, a cosmopolitan city

that blends the old with the new.

Optional Tour: Vina del Mar - Valparaiso: After breakfast, head for the coastline located 120

kilometers of Santiago. En-route, we visit two important cities, Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, a port

city founded in the XVI century and declared World heritage by UNESCO. Along the way we’ll

stop by the Pablo Neruda museum, a famous Nobel Prize winning Chilean poet before continuing

this beautiful route in front of the sea to arrive at the city of Viña del Mar, known as the ’Garden

City’, inspired by the French Riviera. Here will visit the Flower Clock and go through the Peru

Avenue, with its traditional Casino and exquisite Hotel Del Mar. Finally we see a traditional Moai

statue from the mysterious Easter Island before returning to Santiago where the rest of the evening

is at leisure

Day 20: Santiago - - Australia (B)

After breakfast at a pre appointed time, be transferred to the airport where your program

concludes.

Day 21: Australia

Arrive home today

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21 Day Antarctica Expedition Cruise & Chile Sojourn · Antarctic specialists. Day 12: Antarctica (B,L,D) Today is another day in Antarctic waters. Again, join the expedition team