18 November 2022 -14 Days
18th November 2022
Emblematic Antarctica with National Geographic Expeditions
13 Nights / 14 Days
Countries Visited
Argentina and Antarctic Peninsula
Cities Visited and Hotels Used
| 02 nights in Buenos Aires | Argentina | Buenos Aires Marriott or similarhttps://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/buemb-buenos-aires-marriott/overview/ | 4 Star |
| 10 nights on board Antarctic Cruise | Antarctic Peninsula | L’Austral Ponant Cruise or Similarhttps://en.ponant.com/l-austral | 5 Star |
About the Ship (L’Austral):
L’Austral, like its Sisterships Le Boréal, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial, epitomises the unique feel and atmosphere of the ships of the PONANT fleet. Subtly combining luxury, intimacy and serene well-being, the ship has been designed to offer passengers both moments of conviviality and spaces conducive to peaceful tranquillity and a sense of escape and getting away from it all. Its exterior and interior lines testify to the ingeniousness and refinement with which the Sisterships have been designed.
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HIGHLIGHTS
- A cruise in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions offering enrichment with a National Geographic Photographer and an Expert onboard.
- Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
- Lectures and information sessions hosted by our naturalist-guides, covering wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection…
- Hiking opportunity.
- Sailing on the Weddell Seaand amid the free-floating pack ice, discovering one of the most famous places of polar exploration.
- Visiting research stations and former whaling stations.
- Landscapes: a multitude of drifting icebergs, ice floes, imposing glaciers and tall, snow-covered mountains.
- Wildlife: humpback whales, Gentoo penguins, Adelia penguins, chinstrap penguins, leopard seals, crabeater seals, Weddell seals and numerous sea birds.
- Educational discovery in the respect of environment.
Attractions with Entrance Fee Included
Tango Show in Buenos Aires – Argentina
Boca Juniors Stadium and Museum – Argentina
Tierra del Fuego National Park – Ushuaia
City Tours
Full day city tour of Buenos Aires – Argentina
Domestic Flights within Argentina Included in the tour cost
| 20th November 2022 | Buenos Aires (EZE) – Ushuaia (USH) |
| 01st December 2022 | Ushuaia (USH) – Buenos Aires (EZE) |
| Report to Bangalore Airport | Saturday the 18th of November 2022 |
| 00:40 Hrs | Report to Bangalore International Airport |
| 01:40 Hrs | Check in for Ethiopian Airlines ET 691 or similar to Addis Ababa |
| 02:30 Hrs | Depart by Ethiopian Airlines ET 691 or similar to Addis Ababa |
| 05:50 Hrs | Arrive Addis Ababa International Airport |
| 09:50 Hrs | Depart by Ethiopian Airlines ET 506 or similar to Buenos Aires |
| 19:50 Hrs | Arrive Buenos Aires Airport 18th November 2022 |
Day 01 – Friday the 18th of November 2022
Buenos Aires
Arrival to Buenos Aires.
Transfer to the hotel
Overnight stay at hotel
Meal Plan: Packed Dinner
Day 02 – Saturday the 19th of November 2022
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast, you will visit the most important sites of the city during the city tour. This sightseeing will allow you to discover the magic of this cosmopolitan city, capital of Argentina. The magnificence of the Northern Quarters, Palermo and the beauty of its parks and buildings, Recoleta with its French style architecture, bars and cafes; the imposing Colon Theater, one of the five most important opera houses in the world; Plaza de Mayo (May Square) surrounded by the Government’s House (The Pink House), The Old Cabildo (Town Hall) and the Metropolitan Cathedral; San Telmo, residence of the aristocracy until the turn of the XIX century. The colors of La Boca, picturesque quarter of Italian immigrants; and the fashion area of Port Madero with its many bars & restaurants. Enjoy the famous Tango show performed by the best dancers and singers. Enjoy Lunch and Dinner at Indian restaurant.
Overnight stay at Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 03 – Sunday the 20th of November 2022
Buenos Aires – Ushuaia / Embarkation
An early morning breakfast will be served before leaving to the airport for your flight Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Check out and transfer to airport to board flight to Ushuaia by Economy Class. (Approximate flight duration is 3 hours 30 minutes). Arrive at Ushuaia. Upon arrival enjoy a lunch and transfer to visit Tierra del Fuego National Park excursion in Ushuaia. Capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seems to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
Evening Cruise Embarkation starts from 1600Hrs to 1700Hrs and Cruise Departure at 1800Hrs.
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 04 and Day 05 – Monday and Tuesday the 21st of November and 22nd of November 2022.
Crossing the Drake Passage
Use your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarise yourself with your ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the zodiac outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience. From the ship’s bridge, you will experience exceptional sailing moments before joining the naturalist-guides on your ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6 to Day 11 – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday the 23rd of November, 24th of November, 25th of November, 26th of November, 27th of November and 28th of November 2022.
Exploring Antarctic Peninsula
Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife. Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas. Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.
Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest zodiac outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere. You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Days 12 & Day 13 — Monday and Tuesday the 29th of November and 30th of November 2022.
Crossing the Drake Passage
If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don’t forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 14 — Wednesday the 01st of December 2022
Ushuaia Disembarkation, fly to Buenos Aires and to India.
Morning disembarkation at 0700hrs.
Meet and greet at the port (English-speaking assistance) and Transfer Ushuaia airport to Board flight to Buenos Aires in Economy class and arrive late afternoon to Buenos Aires to board Ethiopian Airlines ET 507 departing at 2130hrs and arriving Addis Ababa at 1945hrs and board connecting Ethiopian Airlines ET 690 departing at 2300hrs and arriving Bangalore at 0710hrs on 02nd December 2022.
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch
Tour Cost Per Person on Twin Sharing Based on Cruise Cabin Categories
| PRESTIGESTATE STATE ROOM WITH BALCONY DECK 4 | PRESTIGE STATE ROOM WITH BALCONYDECK 5 | PRESTIGE STATE ROOM WITH BALCONYDECK 6 |
| INR. 11,86,900/- per adult | INR. 12,36,900/- per adult | INR. 12,92,900/- per adult |
| Area: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft.Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabinPrivate BalconyOcean View, Porthole Window CabinIndividually controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryI-pod™ playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room service | Area: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft.Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabinPrivate BalconyIndividually controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryI-pod™ playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room service | Area: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft.Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabinPrivate BalconyIndividually controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryI-pod™ playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room service |
| DELUXE SUITE WITH BALCONYDECK 6 | PRESTIGE SUITE WITH BALCONYDECK 5 | PRESTIGE SUITE WITH BALCONYDECK 6 |
| INR. 17,46,900/- per adult | INR. 18,74,900/- per adult | INR. 19,62,900/- per adult |
| Area: 290 sq.ft. + 54 sq.ft.Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabinPrivate BalconyOcean View, Porthole Window CabinIndividually controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryI-pod™ playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room service | Area: 398 sq.ft. + 86 sq.ft.Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabinPrivate BalconyIndividually controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryI-pod™ playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room service | Area: 398 sq.ft. + 86 sq.ft.Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabinPrivate BalconyIndividually controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryI-pod™ playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room service |
You must produce PAN card for the payment of above Rs. 49,900/-in cash
Maximum cash that can be accepted towards this tour is Rs. 1,99,000/- only
You have to deposit TCS 5% of Tour cost
Flight Details:
ET 691 18NOV BLR ADD 0230 0550
ET 506 18NOV ADD EZE 0950 1950
ET 507 01DEC EZE ADD 2130 1945
ET 690 02DEC ADD BLR 2300 0710
Tour Cost Inclusions
International Air tickets and Airport taxes from Bangalore and return by Ethiopian Airlines or similar in Economy class.
Internal flights Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires in economy class.
One-time Argentina visa charge.
Overseas Travel Insurance.
2 Nights hotel accommodations in Buenos Aires on double/twin sharing basis.
All transfers and sightseeing in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia on private basis as per itinerary.
All entrance tickets as per the itinerary.
Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner as per itinerary.
Services of English-speaking local guides in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.
2 x 500 ml water per person per day in the coach in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia while during sightseeing.
Applicable GST
TOUR COST EXCLUDES
Tips for the local guide and Onboard Crew.
Laundry services, hair salon and à la carte Spa treatments.
Any Personal expenses.
Other meals and services not mentioned in the programme.
Anything mentioned in the inclusion list
Important Note Before You Book:
Flight schedules are yet to be announced for the departure date. Chariot World Tours Limited will provide one more night Hotel accommodation including all meals in case the flight timings do not suits the Itinerary.
Extreme weather condition will prevail throughout the cruising period
Waterproof pants must be purchased by the guests separately
At least two warm caps, winter gloves or mittens also must be purchased separately
A warm clothing (like sweaters / thermals) to wear under the jacket
