ItineraryFebruary 25, 2019 You board your international flight bound for Argentina, beginning the trip of lifetime as you discover The Last Continent: Antarctica! (D)February 26, 2019 Welcome to elegant, cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America! On arrival, you’ll be met by your TRIPS representative. Board your motor coach and set out on a sightseeing tour of this bustling metropolis. You'll surely be sighing over its Belle Époque architecture, cobblestone streets lined with cafés and boutiques, and neighborhoods bursting with personality. Then check in to your hotel with the remainder of the late afternoon and evening, including dinner, at your leisure. You might choose to stroll along La Boca’s Caminito, surrounded by colorful shanty houses and impromptu performances often carried out by talented tango dancers. Browse the outdoor galleries, marvel at the brightly painted wood and corrugated steel “conventillos” (shared homes) and take a peek inside the historic tango cafes. Visit the Casa Rosada - or pink house - scene of much of the city's history, it was from its balconies that Juan and “Evita” Perón addressed the masses during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Beef is the grand protagonist of Argentine gastronomy, so why not enjoy a delightful dinner at a local restaurant.Overnight: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFebruary 27, 2019 This morning, transfer to the airport for your charter flight to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city, capital of Tierra del Fuego and gateway to Antarctica. On arrival you’ll transfer to the pier to board the MS Midnatsol. After settling in, enjoy a Welcome Dinner onboard (D)February 28 & March 1, 2019 You continue sailing south crossing the famous Drake Passage bound for Antarctica. This is a great opportunity to spot whales, dolphins,

petrels, albatrosses, and penguins! Relax in the Panorama Lounge with its two story windows for a superb view as you follow in the footsteps of Drake, Darwin, Magellan, and Shackleton! (B/L/D)March 2 - 7, 2019 This is it - Antarctica! The 7th continent that many people dream of visiting, but few have the opportunity to experience! It’s one of those “pinch me, I’m really here” moments. On deck, watch the beauty of the “White Continent” unfold. There will be several lectures on the environment presented by a naturalist and films about Antarctica. You’ll be treated to one Zodiac landing each day to get up close and personal with The Last Continent. You’ll see Deception Island, one of the most incredible islands on the planet. Its unique landscape comprises barren volcanic slopes, steaming beaches and ash-layered glaciers. Next, staggeringly photogenic and blessed with spectacular Antarctic scenery imaginable is Half Moon Island. Here, observe the antics of the islands’ colony of chinstrap penguins. Discover Cuverville Island, home to a colony of 6,500 breading pairs of gentoo penguins. You’ll also visit Paradise Harbor one of the most beautiful and pristine spots in Antarctica where cliffs of ice descend from surrounding mountains into the floating iceberg-laden waters. Marvel at Wilhelmina Bay, which is often called “Whale-mina Bay” because of the large number of Humpback whales spotted here. The bay is surrounded by steep cliffs full of snow and glaciers. (B/L/D)March 8, 2019 You’ve reluctantly left Antarctica behind, sailing north through the Drake Passage. Enjoy a day at sea, recapping your experiences with your fellow adventurers. (B/L/D)March 9 & 10, 2019 Arrive in the Falkland Islands for a two day visit!, Experience everything from red buses and English pubs in the capital Stanley, to

The Last Continent: Antarctica! Buenos Aires, Drake Passage, Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Wilhelmina Bay and Paradise

Harbor as well as the Falkland Islands and Montevideo onboard Hurtigruten’s MS Midnatsol February 25 - March 14, 2019 18 Day - 17 Night Cruise/Tour

The first expedition to reach the geographic South Pole was led by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen in 1911. Now, over 100 years later, you can join the few who have become polar explorers as we cruise from Argentina to Antarctica! It is fitting that we discover

Antarctica on Norway’s Hurtigruten - MS Midnatsol - Midnight Sun.If the seventh continent has been on your bucket list, join us as we discover one of the last true wilderness areas on earth! Gaze up at magnificent icebergs, explore islands and marvel at the greatest concentration of wildlife in the world. This is the final frontier and its

wild beauty, the stuff of legends. Encounter whales, seals and penguins by the thousands. Gaze into the midnight sun and feel the crunch of ice under your boots as you walk where few have ever stepped. Antartica must truly be seen to be believed!

But the cold - and the seas?! This certainly isn’t the Caribbean, but it is summer in the southern hemisphere where average temperatures on the shores of the continent range from the 20s to near 50! Cold yes, frigid, nope! You’ll be cruising on a 9 deck, 500 passenger ship that is perfectly suited for Antarctica with open sea stabilizers. This discovery tour doesn’t just do a ‘cruise-by’, you’ll have six days in Antarctica to explore ashore and in small craft motoring through iceberg-rich waters feeling like a true polar explorer! As your cruise

comes to an end, you visit the British Colony of the Falkland Islands. the archipelago is teeming with wonders of wildlife and nature in an unpolluted environment with clear blue skies, seamless horizons and stunning beaches.

MS Midnatsol Travel aboard the casual, comfortable MS Midnatsol, carrying a maximum of 500 passengers. Named after the Midnight Sun, the interior’s bright, colorful decor is a great contrast to the ice and snow in Antarctica. With a modern design, you’ll enjoy the two-story panorama lounge with large glass expanses providing natural light and extraordinary views! There are daily briefings and lectures about what you’ll see and do. This 9 deck ship has all the amenities for a comfortable cruise. You’ll find a sun deck with two hot tubs, a media room and library and it is equipped with an elevator. The cozy rooms onboard the Midnatsol all include private bathrooms with shower. Most of the cabins have separate beds where one doubles as a sofa. There is a self-service laundry, so you can pack light! This ship was built for polar expeditions with features galore. Most important for comfort is the open sea stabilizers to counteract rolling seas. For safety, you’ll find forward scanning sonar, ice radar system, and GMDSS - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. A revolutionary feature is a unique, water-level deck for boarding either the Zodiac or Polarcirkel. You’ll find boarding for excursions safer and easier!

penguins, hikes in the hills or along the coastline or kayaking clear waters. New Island is an inlet with sandy white beaches and turquoise waters. It could easily be mistaken for a Caribbean island, if the sun were stronger. Pass an old shipwreck on our way ashore to enjoy a day amongst penguins and seals. While we are here, you can join optional excursions like history tours, bird watching tours, nature walks and even a scenic plane tour and discover the Falklands in a classic island-hopping aircraft. (B/L/D)March 11 - 13, 2019 After exhilarating days in Antarctica and the Falklands, the final days on board are spent crossing the South Atlantic Ocean. Spend time with

family, old friends, new friends and the Expedition Team. Your last night onboard features the farewell dinner. (B/L/D)March 14, 2019 You disembark in Montevideo a city with sly sophistication and surprising cultural diversity boasting a picturesque blend of colonial Spanish, Italian and Art Deco style. Maybe you have the time to visit the Ciudad Vieja (Old Town) with its 18th century buildings, the vibrant Mercado del Puerto, the bustling Avenida 18 de Julio with its numerous theatres, museums and art galleries, and the stretch of white, sandy beaches surrounding the city before you fly home. Memories of this amazing tour of South America and Antarctica will be with you for a lifetime! (B)

Antarctica $10,218.00

Inside Cabin - Category I2 1 Single Bed/1 Sofa Bed

$10,788.00 Outside Cabin - Category J3

1 Single Bed/1 Sofa Bed - Limited/No View $10,988.00

Outside Cabin - N2 1 Single Bed/1 Sofa Bed

$11,288.00 Outside Cabin - O2

1 Single Bed/1 Sofa Bed $12,058.00

Outside Cabin - U2 1 Single Bed/1 Sofa Bed

Inclusions • Round-trip airport transfers from Yankton & Salem• International Airfare to Buenos Aires, Argentina and

return from Montevideo, Uruguay (checked baggage fees are not included)

• Overnight in Buenos Aires prior including breakfast on embarkation day

• Transfer to the Buenos Aires airport• Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia• Transfer in Ushuaia from the airport to the pier• All meals while onboard the MS Midnatsol• Great lectures and naturalists onboard• All guests receive a Hurtigruten Expedition

Jacket with polar features, perfect for your voyage and yours to keep!

• Exploration by Zodiac landing craft, accompanied by an expert naturalist guide from the expedition team

• Porterage of 1 full size suitcase, per person• Shipboard service fees are included• All taxes, government fees and port charges

Call today to reserve your space! Reservations for “The Last Continent: Antarctica!” are extremely limited and are accepted on a first come basis.

A deposit of $1,750 per person is required to hold space on this The Last Continent: Antarctica.This deposit is fully refundable up to to August 20, 2018. Final payment is due in the TRIPS office on or before August 20, 2018.

Therefore, please make sure that payment is submitted to your club director at least 10 days prior to this date.50% non-refundable on August 21, 2018. 100% non refundable on November 15, 2018.

Make checks payable to First Dakota National Bankc/o Jane Pugh

PO Box 156 Yankton, SD 57078

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Passports are required for this tour!!

Higher categories are available upon request

CST # 2057913-10

Pricing is based on double occupancy.

Single supplement is an additional $8,243.00

Travel Protection has been purchased on behalf of all

travelers.See Plan Document for a complete list of covered reasons,

including cancellations for medical reasons.