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Downtown ARGENTINA Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
Cape Horn &
the Falklands (Malvinas)
9 days
Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Falklands, Carcass, Saunders, Punta Arenas
sweeping shorelines. It is an important natural habitat for birds and offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportu- nities. All five breeding species of penguin can be spotted here along with black-browed albatross and many other birds. [B/L/D]
Day 6 -Thu: The Falkland Sound
You cruise down the Falkland Sound, sightseeing its rugged and untouched landscapes. We immerse ourselves in the past and recent history of the islands. You visit settle- ments and meet the locals, getting to know the culture of farming families. As we stop at sites that were active battlefields during the 1982 conflict, our historians introduce us to regional geopolitics. [B/L/D]
Day 7 - Fri: Port Stanley
Join our expedition team on guided walking tours in town or to Gipsy Cove. Or take the option to explore on your own and absorb the atmosphere, grabbing lunch at the local pub, visiting the maritime museum, the
church, hunting for souvenirs or walking down Ross Road, paying tribute at the war memorials at the waterfront. (See options). [B/L/D]
Day 8 - Sat: Disembarkation
Transfer to the airport at Mt. Pleasant will be provided from the ship accord- ing to the scheduled flight. Board your flight to Punta Arenas (Chile). On arrival take the shuttle to the hotel. This afternoon you may opt to visit the Explorers House to relax, share your experiences with other cruise travelers and browse books about Antarctica. [B]
Day 9 – Sun: Punta Arenas, USA
At the appropriate time take the hotel shuttle to the airport to board your connecting flight back home. [B]
Your Tour includes:
F · Airfare New York/Ushuaia//Port Stanley/Punta Arenas/New York
F Arrival and departure transfers
F 8 nights’ accommodation:
F On board 7 nights, Punta Arenas 1 night
F Breakfast daily.,daily lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of dishes, daily dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses
F Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
F Snacks on board throughout the expedition F Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water on
board throughout the expedition
F Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material
F Special access to Explorers House
F Ship cruise as indicated in the itinerary
F Loan of waterproof boots for landing
F All shore excursions with English-speaking guides
F Presentations and entertainment on boar F Landing fees and IAATO passenger fee
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