YOUR O.A.T. ADVENTURE TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE®

Antarctica’s White Wilderness 2022

Small Groups: 20-25 travelers—guaranteed! (average of 22)

Overseas Adventure Travel ® The Leader in Personalized Small Group Adventures on the Road Less Traveled 1 Dear Traveler,

At last, the world is opening up again for curious travel lovers like you and me. And the O.A.T. Antarctica’s White Wilderness itinerary you’ve expressed interest in will be a wonderful way to resume the discoveries that bring us so much joy. You might soon be enjoying standout moments like these:

When I think about Antarctica, I imagine fearless explorers embarking on an adventure to the bottom of the world, a frozen tundra that is home to some of the world’s heariest creatures. You’ll see what I mean when you journey to this remote continenent and witness its striking landscapes rife with wildlife, from Weddell seals to myriad species of penguins.

When you embark on your expedition through the Beagle Channel for the Drake Passage, you’ll meet your Expedition Team, an enthusiastic group of explorers, researchers, and naturalists, many of whom travel to the Antarctic every year. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about topics such as local wildlife, Antarctic history, and the conservation efforts that are being made to preserve the pure beauty of Antarctica from these experts.

The way we see it, you’ve come a long way to experience the true culture—not some fairytale version of it. So we keep our groups small, with only 20-25 travelers (average 22) to ensure that your encounters with local people are as intimate and authentic as possible. It’s also why your O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader will be a resident “insider” who can show you the culture as only a local can.

To ensure that your adventure is truly unique, put your own personal stamp on it. You can arrive early and stay later, add a pre- or post-trip extension, spend time in a Stopover city, or combine two or more trips. Plus, your itinerary offers ample free time so you can pursue your own interests.

So until the day comes when you are off to enjoy your Antarctica’s White Wilderness adventure, I hope you will relish the fun and anticipation that this O.A.T. Adventure Travel Planning Guide® will inspire. Should you have further questions, feel free to call our Regional Adventure Counselors at 1-800-955-1925.

Love and peace,

Harriet R. Lewis Vice Chairman, Overseas Adventure Travel

P.S. For further peace of mind, please know that we are EXTENDING our Risk-Free Booking Policy through 12/31/21. Learn more at www.oattravel.com/risk-free-booking.

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2 CONTENTS

A Letter from Harriet Lewis ...... 2 The O.A.T. Difference...... 4 The Freedom to Personalize Your Experience ...... 6 Grand Circle Foundation...... 8 The Leader in Solo Travel ...... 9

ANTARCTICA’S WHITE WILDERNESS Ship Specifications ...... 75 Your Adventure at a Glance: ABOUT YOUR DESTINATIONS: Where You’re Going, What it Costs, CULTURE, ETIQUETTE & MORE and What’s Included ...... 10 Argentinian and Antarctic Culture ...... 76 Your Detailed Day-To-Day Itinerary ...... 12 Travel in South America ...... 80 Pre-Trip Extensions ...... 23 Responsible Travel in Antarctica ...... 81 Post-Trip Extensions ...... 33 Buenos Aires in Brief ...... 83 Deck Plans ...... 41 Rio de Janeiro in Brief...... 85 Dates & Prices ...... 43 Santiago in Brief...... 85 ESSENTIAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Shopping: What to Buy, Customs, Travel Documents & Entry Requirements. . . 44 Shipping & More ...... 86 No Visas Required ...... 44 DEMOGRAPHICS & HISTORY Special Forms Required for Antarctic Cruise . 45 Argentina ...... 89 Rigors, Vaccines & General Health ...... 47 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ...... 89 Vaccines Required ...... 48 Argentina: A Brief History ...... 90 Malaria: Not Present ...... 49 Antarctica...... 91 Money Matters: Local Currency & Facts, Figures & National Holidays ...... 91 Tipping Guidelines...... 52 Antarctica: A Brief History ...... 91 Air, Optional Tours & Staying in Touch ..... 57 Chile ...... 92 Optional Tours ...... 58 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ...... 92 Communicating with Home from Abroad . . 59 Chile: A Brief History ...... 93 Packing: What to Bring & Luggage Limits . . . 60 Brazil...... 94 Suggested Packing Lists ...... 62 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ...... 94 Electricity Abroad ...... 66 Brazil: A Brief History ...... 95 Climate & Average Temperatures ...... 68 Aboard Your Ship: Cabin Features, RESOURCES Dining & Services on Board ...... 73 Suggested Reading ...... 97 M/V Corinthian...... 73 Suggested Film & Video ...... 99

O.A.T. Health & Safety Measures...... 103 Notes...... 104 Map ...... 107

3 EXPERIENCE THE O.A.T. DIFFERENCE in Antarctica

This adventure not only showcases iconic sights, but takes you beyond them to experience the culture through unique activities, engagement with the natural world, and authentic encounters with local people. Since our founding in 1978, O.A.T. has become America’s leader in personalized small group journeys on the road less traveled. SMALL GROUPS: 22-25 TRAVELERS LOCAL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION (AVERAGE OF 22)—GUARANTEED To see the world like the locals, you should The world feels more intimate and engaging travel like one. Our small group size allows when your experience of it is also personal us to take the roads and waterways that are and genuine. That’s why our groups never less traveled, and we often follow them using exceed 25 travelers. This gives you access to the same unique modes of transportation people and places larger groups simply can’t that the locals use—be it a canoe, a camel or a reach. More authentic interactions. Deeper vintage cab. bonds with your travel mates. Personal service from your Trip Experience Leader. Smoother UNIQUE LODGINGS transitions. And a far more satisfying Our lodgings reflect the local character, experience than any traditional tour offers. from smaller family-run hotels and historic manors to comfy inns. Occasionally, larger THE BEST TRIP EXPERIENCE LEADERS hotels closer to city centers are used. Wherever Your English-speaking, O.A.T. Trip Experience you stay, you’re assured fine comfort and Leader is a resident of the region you are visiting, hospitality. so you will get a true insider’s perspective that brings each place alive—the stories, food, OUR WORLDWIDE OFFICES customs, hidden treasures and more. With 36 regional offices around the world, we are perfectly poised to leverage our local AUTHENTIC CULTURAL CONNECTIONS relationships to deliver an excellent experience Engage with local people through visits to and value. During this trip, you’ll be supported farms, factories, markets, and artisans’ by our team in Buenos Aires. studios; school visits; Home-Hosted meals; and more.

Explore the glacial waters of Antarctica in a Zodiac Witness the pure beauty of Antarctica's icebergs

4 THE PILLARS OF DISCOVERY En riching. Inspiring. Unforgettable. Experience what sets O.A.T. apart.

GRAND CIRCLE FOUNDATION (GCF) VISIT A DAY IN THE LIFE GCF was established in 1992 to help change Do you ever wonder, “What would it be like people’s lives in the world where we live, to live here?” when you visit new lands? work, and travel. To date, we have pledged or Let’s find out during your O.A.T. A Day in donated $200 million worldwide. the Life, an exclusive, immersive experience that places you in the heart of a community By investing in the places we explore— where you’ll meet various people where they including local schools, cooperatives, or arts live, work, and play; visit the neighborhood centers—we hope to give locals the skills and school; lend a hand with daily chores; and confidence they need to become leaders of break bread with our hosts. their generation and preserve their heritage for many years to come. We’re proud to play Perhaps you’ll join a local resident or a part in preserving precious locales like the community leader for a guided walk through Bryggen waterfront district of Bergen, a living the town, visit a market, or enjoy a unique example of the glory days of the Hanseatic opportunity to meet teachers and students at League, and supporting villages like Harmi in a local school if school is in session. Estonia, whose once-struggling school is now a center of community life. HOME-HOSTED EXPERIENCES Stories shared. Differences solved. Taste buds CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS engaged. Good will extended. It’s amazing the Every culture has its joys and achievements, things that can happen across a kitchen table, and we celebrate them all. But every place so we’ll break into groups of 4-5 to join a local also has its challenges, and to gloss over them family in their home for a snack or a meal. would not do justice to those whose stories This is a rare opportunity to witness family need to be told—nor to you, as a traveler who life, learn local customs, and taste some deserves more than a sugar-coated version of home-cooked fare. things. So our Trip Experience Leaders will For example, on our adventure in Scotland, lead frank discussions on controversial issues, we’ll get a taste of Scottish hospitality and introduce you to people whose stories will and sample traditional flavors when we expand your understanding. join a family for dinner in Glasgow; on For example, we’ll speak to an expert in our Baltic adventure, we’ll observe life Russia about free speech and the popularity from a communal Russian apartment in of President Vladimir Putin; in Zambia, we’ll St. Petersburg as we share lunch with the have a candid conversation with a park ranger residents; and, on our Adriatic adventure, in Kafue National Park on trophy hunting, a share a meal with a Bosnian family who has controversial sport which generates around lived along Sarajevo’s “Sniper Alley,” since $200 million in annual revenue across Africa; before the siege of the city. and we’ll meet a local Tangier woman to discuss women’s roles and the challenges they face in contemporary Moroccan society.

5 You're in control with THE FREEDOM TO PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Exclusively with O.A.T. Your Choice. Your Adventure. Your Way.

It’s your adventure, so why not make it exactly what you want it to be? We offer an exclusive variety of options that let you tailor your adventure so it’s completely your own. In fact, O.A.T. is the only travel company to offer this level of flexibility and choice for a truly personalized experience.

PRE- OR POST-TRIP EXTENSIONS 2. Great value: All extensions include Every O.A.T. adventure offers at least one accommodations, daily breakfast, and optional pre-trip and one post-trip extension. airport transfers. Here’s why more than 55% of O.A.T. travelers 3. Continuity and camaraderie: You’ll usually choose to take a pre- or post-trip extension: travel with the same Trip Experience Leader who leads your main trip, enjoying 1. You’ll maximize your discoveries—often more of his or her insider expertise—and in an even smaller group than your main more time to bond with the group. adventure (on average, 6 travelers with a dedicated Trip Experience Leader)—and take advantage of your included airfare.

Optional Extensions offered with your Antarctica adventure

Bariloche's Patagonian Andes & Lakes NEW! Santiago & the Untamed 5 nights pre-trip from $1795 Atacama Desert 6 nights pre-trip from $1895

Bariloche, Argentina Moon Valley, Atacama, Chile

Iguassu Falls: Thundering Cascades NEW! Brazil’s Atlantic Coast: Exuberant Rio of Argentina & Brazil de Janeiro & Colonial Salvador de Bahia 3 nights post-trip from $1045 6 nights post-trip from $2595

Iguassu Falls, Argentina Christ the Redeemer, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

6 ARRIVE EARLY, STAY LATER more about your options and to arrange your Extending your time abroad—with us or international airfare. on your own—is the best way to broaden You are free to choose however you’d like your experience. It’s also a practical way to spend this additional time exploring, to maximize the value of the international including the tours you take, activities you airfare covered in your main itinerary. plan, and restaurants you visit. If you’d like Expand Your Discoveries Before ideas about how to spend this time and or After Your Adventure what to see and do, our Regional Adventure Counselors can provide recommendations Arrive early in the first destination on your when helping you plan this option. pre-trip extension or main adventure, or stay later in the last city on your main adventure or COMBINE ADVENTURES post-trip extension. By coming early, you can You’re already overseas. Why not see more rest after your flight and adjust—with time to and maximize your value by avoiding the explore. By staying later, you have extra time cost and length of another international to relax, pack, or continue exploring. flight? Here’s why 2,250 O.A.T. travelers combined two or more adventures in 2019: This option lets you take advantage of our lower group rates, with prices from $50 per • Save a total of $600-$3000 per person when person per night—including accommodations, you combine two adventures compared to private airport transfer, and daily breakfast. the cost of taking each trip separately.

• Arrive early before your main trip or • Apply the 5% or 6% Frequent Traveler Bariloche pre-trip extension, or stay Credit you earn on your first trip to your later after your main trip in Buenos second trip. Aires for $100 per person, per night • Sir Edmund Hillary Club members save an • Arrive early in Santiago on your Santiago extra $250-$350 per person when booking & the Untamed Atacama Desert pre-trip multiple trips in a calendar year. extension for $75 per person, per night • Our Regional Adventure Counselors make • Remain in Iguassu after your Iguassu all the arrangements for a seamless Falls post-trip extension for $50 per experience. person, per night Combine this trip with our Chile & Argentina: • Spend more time in Rio de Janeiro at the The Andes to Patagonia adventure—for a total end of your Brazil’s Atlantic Coast post-trip cost of $15,690-19,490 per person—and save extension for $100 per person, per night $1400-1800 per person versus taking each trip separately. Accommodations are at the same hotels where you begin or end the main trip and optional AIR PREFERENCES extensions, so transitions will be seamless. 54% of our travelers customize their air itineraries: NEW! Stopover in any major international city Travelers with O.A.T. airfare have the • Choose your departure city and airline opportunity to stopover in popular cities en • Depart from one city and return to another route to your main trip. Speak with one of • Upgrade to Premium Economy or our Regional Adventure Counselors to learn Business Class

7 GRAND CIRCLE FOUNDATION Changing people’s lives, one village, one school, one person at a time

GIVING BACK TO THE WORLD WE TRAVEL Dear Traveler, Since our inception in 1992, the Grand Circle In 1992 we established Grand Circle Foundation has pledged or donated more than Foundation, an entity of the Lewis Family $200 million to projects around the world. Foundation, as a means to give back to the world that had already given us so JOIN OUR GENEROUS TRAVELERS much. We’ve pledged or donated more We consider each and every one of our travelers than $200 million worldwide to support to be partners in our worldwide giving. the education of young people and the Some travelers, however, are so inspired by preservation of international treasures the schools and villages they visit, they are and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. compelled to give more. In fact, our travelers have donated more than $1 million in 2019 Of course, none of this would be possible alone. And because we have no administrative without your help. A portion of the costs, 100% of donations are used to help proceeds of every adventure is donated to change people’s lives. Grand Circle Foundation—so just as your life will be enriched by the discoveries BETTER OUR OWN COMMUNITIES— you’ll make on your journey, you’ll also ALL AROUND THE WORLD help to enrich the lives of the people you’ll In addition to the destinations where we travel, meet along the way. we strive to better the communities where Thank you for traveling with us, and for we work—from our headquarters in Boston helping to change people’s lives. to our 36 offices around the world. In Boston, more than 99% of our associates participate Love and peace, in community service each year. Worldwide, nearly all of our offices organize annual community service events of their own. Harriet R. Lewis Chair, Grand Circle Foundation How you can help To learn more about ongoing Foundation projects, you can sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, the Inside Scoop, at www.oattravel.com/community/the- inside-scoop. When you do, you’ll not only receive updates on Grand Circle Foundation, but the latest news and discoveries on all things Grand Circle and Overseas Adventure Travel.

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8 THE LEADER IN SOLO TRAVEL in Antarctica—and Around the World

ON THIS ADVENTURE …

One of our most popular trips for solo The leader in solo-friendly travelers. More than 610 solo travelers travel for Americans— joined us on this adventure in 2018 and by the numbers 2019—either independently or sharing a room with a mother, daughter, sister, or friend. More than 50% of all O.A.T. travelers are women who travel solo High ratings: More than 92% of these solo travelers rated their adventure excellent. In 2022, we’re offering 30,000 Since you will be joined by others traveling singles spaces across all O.A.T. independently in your group, it’s easy adventures. That’s 86% more than to forge special bonds as you experience offered in 2019 unforgettable moments together.

You’ll be in good hands, thanks to your 92% of our 30,000 single spaces dedicated local Trip Experience Leader (a have FREE Single Supplements. The resident of Argentina), and the expertise of remaining 8% have the lowest single our regional office team in Buenos Aires. supplements in the industry.

Single Space: In 2022, we have 57 single In 2022, we’re offering exclusive spaces, with up to 9 single spaces per 25 women’s departures on some of our departure. See available single space at most popular itineraries www.oattravel.com/atc2022.

NEW! 101+ SCAN ME Tips for Solo Women Travelers This complimentary, 96-page booklet is a comprehensive collection of savvy tips specifically for seasoned women travelers going solo. Learn about safety for solos, packing like a pro, the best travel apps, self-care on the road, and more. Scan this code to view an online copy or to request one by mail.

9 Explore aboard our privately owned 98-passenger M/V Corinthian Antarctica’s White Wilderness Small Ship Adventure Argentina:ŽāłŋŭĢũāŭ̇­ŭĞŽÖĢÖ̇¦ĢāũũÖùāķDŽāėŋpÖŶĢŋłÖķ”ÖũĴ̳Ά̳Antarctic Expedition Cruise:̵āÖėķā!ĞÖłłāķ̇ Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula Region, South Shetland Islands, Anvers Island

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Zodiac cruise, Antarctica

Antarctica’s White Wilderness

10 Itinerary Summary

Pre-trip extensions: 5 nights in Bariloche’s Patagonian Andes & Lakes OR New! 6 nights in Santiago & the Untamed Atacama Desert DAYS DESTINATION

1 Depart U.S.

2-3 Buenos Aires, Argentina

4-5 Ushuaia • Embark ship

6-7 Drake Passage

8-11 Antarctic Peninsula Region & South Shetland Islands

What to Expect 12-13 Drake Passage

14 Disembark ship • Return to U.S. Pacing: 13 days, with 9 nights aboard the M/V Corinthian, a two-night hotel stay in Buenos Aires, and a one-night hotel stay in Ushuaia Post-trip extensions: 3 nights in Iguassu Physical Requirements: Walk 3 miles unassisted on uneven snow and ice terrain Falls: Thundering Cascades of Argentina & Brazil OR New! 6 nights in Brazil’s Atlantic and participate in 6-8 hours of activities each day, including Zodiac excursions Coast: Exuberant Rio de Janeiro & Colonial with wet landings, and a Drake Passage crossing over the course of four days with Salvador de Bahia possible rough seas Flight Time: Travel time will be 11-17 hours and will most likely have one connection Arrive Early, Stay Later View all physical requirements at www.oattravel.com/atc2022 Prices below include accommodations, daily breakfast, and private airport transfer. Antarctica : The O.A.T. Difference • Arrive early before your main trip or Bariloche pre-trip extension, or stay Unbeatable Value: Travel at the lowest per diems in the industry—guaranteed. Plus, later after your main trip in Buenos all port charges are included. Aires for $100 per person, per night

People-to-People Experiences: Let your Expedition Team share their expertise with you • Arrive early in Santiago on your Santiago & the Untamed Atacama Desert pre-trip as they provide vital information about your voyage, lead insightful conversations about extension for $75 per person, per night Antarctica, and join you on every Zodiac excursion. And, as experienced naturalists, they’ll help you identify the various penguin species that we may encounter along the way. • Remain in Iguassu after your Iguassu Falls post-trip extension for $50 per O.A.T. Exclusives: Cruise through Antarctica’s icy realm aboard our privately owned person, per night 98-passenger M/V Corinthian—a rare ship size in this region. Spend 9 nights—more • Spend more time in Rio de Janeiro at than most other travel companies—exploring this remote region to enjoy ample wildlife the end of your Brazil's Atlantic Coast viewing opportunities. post-trip extension for $100 per person, Ship Experience: Travel like a true explorer as you discover the seventh continent per night aboard our privately-owned expedition ship—purpose-built for traversing Antarctica’s icy landscape with minimal environmental impact. On board, enjoy camaraderie amongst your small group, and let your Trip Experience Leader and Expedition Team M ore than 95% of travelers enrich your experience with their expert knowledge of the region. rated this trip excellent

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11 Antarctica’s White Wilderness

YOUR DETAILED ITINERARY

BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE WITH AN OPTIONAL PRE-TRIP EXTENSION 5 nights in Bariloche’s Patagonian Andes & Lakes

Day 1 Depart U.S. Day 5 Bariloche • Otto Hill • Nazis in Patagonia conversation Day 2 Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina Day 6 Bariloche • Patagonian estancia • Day 2 Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina Optional Floating at the Limay River tour Day 3 Fly to Bariloche Day 7 Fly to Buenos Aires • Day 4 Bariloche • Campanario Hill Begin main trip

OR 6 nights in Santiago & the Untamed Atacama Desert

Day 1 Depart U.S. Day 5 Explore San Pedro • Visit Salar de Atacama salt flats Day 2 Arrive in Santiago, Chile Day 6 San Pedro • Optional Tatio Day 3 Explore Santiago • Conversation Geysers tour • Visit Valley of Death • about General Pinochet’s dictatorship Home-Hosted Dinner Day 4 Santiago • Fly to Calama • Overland Day 7 San Pedro • Transfer to Calama • Fly to San Pedro • Valley of the Moon to Santiago Day 8 Santiago • Fly to Buenos Aires

Day 1 Depart U.S. Day 2 Arrive Buenos Aires

Your overnight flight to Buenos Aires departs in • Destination: Buenos Aires the evening. • Accommodations: Loi Suites Recoleta, Libertador Buenos Aires or similar

Morning: When you arrive in the morning, an O.A.T. representative will meet you at the Buenos Aires airport for your hotel transfer. After an approximate one-hour

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12 bus drive, you’ll arrive to check in at your Evening: You are free to return to your room centrally-located Argentine hotel, where to rest after your overseas flight, or you may you’ll join travelers who took our Bariloche’s venture out to experience Buenos Aires’ lively Patagonian Andes & Lakes and New! Santiago night culture. Perhaps take a stroll down the & the Untamed Atacama Desert pre-trip brightly lit Corrientes Avenue, brimming extensions. Depending on where you stay, the with shops, coffee houses, and street vendors hotel may include concierge services, laundry displaying artisan crafts. facilities, and a business center with computers. Freedom To Explore: During your two days in Typically, each air-conditioned room features Buenos Aires, you have the freedom to discover coffee- and tea-making facilities, an in-room this enthralling city on your own during your safe, satellite TV, and wireless Internet access. free time. Below are a few recommended The rest of the morning is yours to take options for independent explorations: advantage of the hotel’s amenities and close proximity to the city’s major shopping locales • Treat yourself to a show at the Opera House: and lively downtown area. Considered one of Buenos Aires’ most alluring highlights, the city’s opera house is a histor- Lunch: On your own. Your Trip Experience ical gem that hosts performances by some Leader will be happy to point out options close of the most important artists from across to your hotel. You may choose to try popular the world. Renowned opera singer Luciano Argentinian street food like choripan, a chorizo Pavarotti once said he dreaded performing sandwich. in this majestic theater—the acoustics are so Afternoon: Take this time to relax at your perfect, he said, that he could hear his every hotel, or join an optional 30-minute orientation mistake! The theater opened originally in walk of the surrounding neighborhood at 1857, and was restored to its white-marble about 1pm. During this exploration, your Trip glory in the early 2000s. As you walk through Experience Leader will point out restaurants the theater, you’ll be immersed in a con- to try for meals on your own, sites to visit vergence of French and Italian architecture, during free time, and ATMs. Following this from busts sculpted by Luigi Trinchero to brief outing, take some free time to settle in detailed reliefs adorning the walls. Because before you join your Trip Experience Leader this is one of the most popular places to visit and travel companions for a Welcome Briefing in Buenos Aires, our city tour wraps up here at around 5pm. During this briefing, we will for those travelers who choose to stay behind introduce ourselves and review our itinerary in to tour the building. If you like, you can more detail (including any changes that may purchase tickets to an evening show—or, if need to occur). Our Trip Experience Leader will you’re lucky, you might be able to sit in on a also discuss logistics, safety and emergency rehearsal. procedures, and answer questions we may have. • How to get there: A 5- to 10-minute taxi Dinner: On your own. Your Trip Experience ride, about $5 USD one way. Leader would be happy to suggest dining • Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. English options based on your preferences. Perhaps guided tours available at 11am, 1pm, and you’ll seek out a restaurant that serves 3pm. traditional dishes like locro, a hearty stew that • Cost: Around $15 USD per person. consists of corn, tripe, and meat.

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13 • Visit the Evita Museum for a glimpse into of tree species. All around you, especially on the city’s political history: Explore exhibits the weekends, you’ll find bikers, runners, and dedicated to honoring First Lady Eva “Evita” even groups of locals doing yoga. The park is Duarte de Perón—famous for her social work open year-round, and depending on the time and impact on women’s civic rights in Buenos of year, you may just be able to ask a gardener Aires. As you step into the museum, located to cut you a rose. in an old-European style mansion originally • How to get there: A 10-minute taxi ride, built in 1923, you’ll step into Duarte’s daily about $4 USD one way. life, viewing dresses she used to wear and • Hours: Open daily. clips of her film days. Evita Duarte’s life was • Cost: Free. one of metamorphosis from famed actress to political activist, and the Evita Museum Day 3 Explore Buenos Aires illustrates this transformation in depth. • Destination: Buenos Aires You are free to walk through the museum • Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner at your leisure—travelers usually spend about an hour here—and perhaps stop for a • Accommodations: Loi Suites Recoleta, cup of coffee at the café downstairs. Or, you Libertador Buenos Aires or similar can schedule a guided tour of the premises, Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel from illustrating the history of the First Lady’s 7am-10am, with Argentinian and American commitment to women’s rights, particularly options available. in terms of the right to vote, which was established in 1947. As you follow Evita’s Morning: At around 8:30am, set off on journey, witness her effortless blend of the a walking tour of Buenos Aires with a traditional “masculine” and “feminine” rolls local guide. Discover its elegant blend of in 20th-century Argentinian society—as an Spanish architecture and several traditional actress, an advocate, a political trailblazer, European styles, and around 9am see the and a woman who played soccer in heels. monument-filled Avenida 9 de Julio and the Plaza de Mayo, home to numerous buildings How to get there: A 10-minute taxi ride, • important to Argentinean history. Around about $4 USD one way. 9:45am, the city tour continues with a Hours: 11am-7pm, Tuesday-Sunday. • 30-minute bus ride to La Boca, a colorful Cost: Entrance is approximately $6 USD. • bohemian district with streets full of artists • Soak in the natural beauty of Palermo at the selling their work and performers practicing Rose Garden: Created in 1914 with more their tango. Afterward, another 30-minute bus than 14,000 rose bushes, a stroll through the ride will take you to Recoleta by around noon, rose garden will make you feel like you’re where you’ll see elegant homes, fashionable in a fairy tale. Breathe in the scent of fresh shops and restaurants, and the famously ornate flowers as you stroll through Buenos Aires’ cemetery where Eva Peron is buried. Your city answer to New York’s Central Park, blanketed tour wraps up around 1:30pm. in almost 20,000 roses nestled in verdant grass. Walking through the park takes about Lunch: Seek out lunch on your own. Ask your 45 minutes, and you’ll find there’s much to Trip Experience Leader where to find an see beyond the pink and red hues including authentic Argentinian meal, a taste of home, sculptures, fountains, and even a Japanese or whatever cuisine you would like to enjoy. garden within the park featuring a number You may choose to seek out a popular dish like

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14 empanadas, pockets of dough that are either Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel savory and stuffed with meat or sweet and filled beginning at 7am, with Argentinian and with anything from cinnamon to jam. American options available.

Afternoon: On your own. Perhaps you’ll take Morning: Around 8am, depart your hotel a taxi drive or discover more of Avenida 9 de and board your bus for a 45-minute ride Julio—named for Argentina’s Independence to Aeroparque Airport. Board your flight to Day and considered the “Widest Street in the Ushuaia at around 10am. World.” Navigate the walkways and picturesque Lunch: On your own. Depending on your flight gardens between stretches of highway to schedule, you may grab food at the airport experience an array of parks, cultural buildings, before your flight, or upon arrival in Ushuaia. and monuments—like the towering historic Your Trip Experience Leader will be happy to Obelisk, erected in 1936 to celebrate the provide suggestions for dining upon arrival in 400th anniversary of the city’s founding. the city based on your preferences. As you explore, you may choose to strike up conversation with residents to get a glimpse of Afternoon: You’ll arrive in the “City at the End local life here. of the World” at approximately 1:45pm, where you’ll take a 45-minute bus transfer to your Around 6:30pm, you’ll regroup at the hotel and hotel. Depending on where you stay, your hotel board your bus for a 30-minute drive to a local may include a restaurant and fitness center. restaurant. Typically, each of the hotel’s rooms feature Dinner: Around 7pm at a local restaurant. wireless Internet access, a minibar, TV, and Enjoy a Welcome Dinner hosted by your Trip private bathroom. After checking in at around Experience Leader at a traditional Argentine 2:30pm, you’ll have some time at leisure to steakhouse. take in the views of Beagle Channel from your bedroom window. Evening: Return to the hotel where you can retire to your room for the night. Or At around 4pm, you’ll embark on a tour on foot if you want to continue exploring the city and by bus of Ushuaia with a local guide. Your this evening, you might discover some of tour begins in the coastal area overlooking Buenos Aires’ neighborhoods less traveled by Beagle Channel to Main Street in the city visitors—like Palermo, where you’ll feel like center. A former penal colony, Ushuaia’s a true Argentinian in the company of locals name is a Yamana Indian word for “bay that enjoying a night out. stretches into the sunset.” Today, it’s a small but busy port with a frontier atmosphere. The Day 4 Fly to Ushuaia • Explore Ushuaia snowcapped Andes rise on one side of town, while the magnificent Beagle Channel extends • Destination: Ushuaia from the other. You’ll head down Main Street • Included Meals: Breakfast to take in the lively energy of the city before • Accommodations: Los Acebos Hotel visiting the Malvinas War Memorial to learn or similar about Argentina’s wartime history. Here, Activity Note: Your flight schedule to Ushuaia discover the history of the bloody Falklands may vary due to limited availability of flights. War between Argentinians and the English in 1982, during which more than 900 lives were taken.

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15 At around 6pm, return to the hotel and join Cap off your discoveries around 12:30pm and your Trip Experience Leader and fellow board your bus for a 30-minute drive to a local adventurers for a briefing on what lies ahead restaurant. for your Antarctic journey. Lunch: Around 1pm at a restaurant near the Dinner: On your own. Perhaps you’ll try one of park. Enjoy a traditional Argentine asado de the many great restaurants specializing in local cordero (lamb barbecue) lunch with your Trip king crab. Experience Leader and fellow travelers.

Evening: The evening is yours to relax at the Afternoon: At around 2pm, you’ll board your hotel, or perhaps sample some of Argentina’s bus and drive for 30 minutes to the downtown best microbrews at a local bar. area where you’ll have some free time to explore on your own before embarking your Day 5 Ushuaia • Explore Tierra del Fuego ship around 3:30pm. We’ll spend the next National Park • Embark ship eleven nights aboard this privately owned 98-passenger small ship, staffed by a friendly, • Destination: Beagle Channel English-speaking crew who will welcome you • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner aboard and show you to your room. Each of • Accommodations: M/V Corinthian the ship’s outside-facing cabins features a Activity Note: Be prepared to make your queen-sized bed convertible into twin beds, way across uneven terrain on your Tierra flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, and its own del Fuego tour. When embarking your small private bath. ship this afternoon, keep in mind that the Your Antarctica expedition begins with a gangplank may be steep. Due to the nature passage through the Beagle Channel as you of this adventure, the itinerary is subject to head east for the storied Drake Passage. Once change and could vary widely from what is onboard, you’ll meet your Expedition Team, an provided below. enthusiastic group of explorers, researchers, Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel and naturalists, many of whom travel to the beginning at 7am, with Argentinian and Antarctic every year. During the first of many American options available. briefings, they’ll preview your journey, outline the course your ship will strive to follow, and Morning: At around 8am, you’ll board a bus detail the sights that lie ahead. with your luggage and drive for 1 hour to tour Argentina’s only coastal national park—Tierra Throughout your trip, these Expedition Team del Fuego. Remarkable for its remote location, members will serve as your steady companions. raging winds, and rugged landscape, the park They’ll not only provide vital information about protects unique flora and fauna including your voyage—from briefings on Antarctic emerald-hued Austral parakeets and the South safety and conservation, to onboard lectures American Fuegian fox, native to the western about wildlife, history, and more—but they’ll slopes of the Andes. Explore by bus today with also join you on every Zodiac excursion to an opportunity to hike on foot through this ensure your adventure is full of discoveries. beautiful landscape. Dinner: At around 7:30pm. As with all the dinners during your cruise, you are free to sit at whichever table you please, and the

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16 dress code at mealtimes is always relaxed and Pacific Oceans collide with the frigid waters and smart casual. You’ll be offered a choice of of the Southern Ocean, creating some of the appetizer, soup, entrée, and dessert—including most turbulent sea conditions on Earth. international options and American For centuries, explorers and whalers have favorites—and complimentary house beer, set off across these rollicking waves to earn a house wine, and soft drinks. glimpse of Antarctica’s myriad wonders—and Evening: At leisure. During your free time today, you’ll join their ranks. If conditions aboard, you may choose to or relax at the ship’s are characteristically rough (known as the bar or take in the views from the window-lined “Drake Shake”), your ship will pitch and discovery lounge. roll considerably throughout your crossing. Depending on the intensity, you may need Day 6 Drake Passage to stay in your cabin until calmer waters are reached. But if you’re lucky enough to • Destination: Drake Passage encounter the placid “Drake Lake,” you could • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner be invited to the lounge to enjoy a briefing to • Accommodations: M/V Corinthian prepare you for your visit to Antarctica. Activity Note: You will experience a two-day To protect the local environment, bio-security Drake Passage crossing, when rough seas checks will be conducted on all travelers before and constant ship motion are common. For each excursion to ensure no foreign plants are safety, some portholes may be closed while introduced to the ecosystem. Your Expedition cruising the Drake Passage. Based on the Team will clarify how the process is carried out. unpredictability of the conditions here, we recommend that you ask your doctor if you can Lunch: Served in the ship’s dining room use patches and/or pills for seasickness, even if around 12:30pm. Most of your lunches onboard you have never experienced it previously. Due will consist of a buffet with an array of soup, to the nature of this adventure, the itinerary is salad, and entrée options (if the weather is subject to change and could vary widely from particularly rough on the Drake Passage, lunch what is provided below. is served a la carte).

Breakfast: All breakfasts onboard are served Dinner: Served in the ship’s dining room buffet-style in the ship’s dining room. You around 6:45pm. You’ll have your choice of may choose from an assortment of familiar soup, appetizer, entrée, and dessert. options—including hot and cold cereals, eggs, sausage, bacon, fresh fruit, and toast. Breakfast Day 7 Drake Passage service begins at 7am today, and you are • Destination: Drake Passage welcome to dine at your convenience. • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Today’s Activities: Continue on to the • Accommodations: M/V Corinthian legendary Drake Passage today. Stretching Activity Note: The following description is from the southernmost tip of South America, meant only as a general guide to the itinerary the Drake Passage is the most direct route to that you are likely to follow. Your Trip Antarctica, as well as the most adventurous. It’s Experience Leader will keep you informed of here that the sub-polar waters of the Atlantic the schedule on a daily basis.

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17 Today’s Activities: As your adventure on Today’s Activities: Glistening ice-capped the Drake continues today, your ship may mountains ... snow-dusted islets and rugged be accompanied by an impressive variety skerries ... penguin rookeries teeming with of wildlife. Marvel at tenacious seabirds as chicks—these are the South Shetland Islands. they ride gale-force winds and dive into This archipelago is the first land you’ll the churning waters. From large wandering encounter after crossing the Drake Passage, albatrosses to swallow-like storm petrels, the and if conditions allow, it may also be your first passage is a haven for birds doggedly pursuing chance to go ashore. their prey. Throughout your journey, your Captain and Depending on the time of the season, you may Expedition Team will assess weather conditions also notice a variety of mammals cruising and wildlife-viewing opportunities, and alongside your small ship, including humpback coordinate with other ships, to take you out into whales feasting on krill and sleek hourglass the Antarctic environment as often as possible, dolphins leaping in the wake. No matter what with a goal of at least one Zodiac landing or you spot, your Expedition Team will be on Zodiac cruise per day. For that reason, your hand to identify the wildlife and tell you more specific Antarctic adventure will be unlike any about it. other. But one thing is certain: witnessing this wild wilderness for the first time will be an Today’s Meals: All meals will be served in unforgettable experience. the ship’s dining room. Your crew and Trip Experience Leader will inform you of precise With your Expedition Team and Trip Experience start times, and there will be daily memos Leader by your side, you’ll embark one of posted around the ship to inform you and your the Zodiac crafts in your ship’s onboard fleet fellow travelers of meal times. and set off across a sea dotted with ice floes. Feel the frosty wind and ocean spray course Day 8 Antarctic Peninsula Region • South past your face as your Zodiac zips toward a Shetland Islands spectacular landscape of rugged mountains and glittering snow. Upon arrival, you’ll splash • Destination: Antarctic Peninsula Region, onto the rocky shore, where you may be greeted South Shetland Islands by lolling seals and curious penguins eager to • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner observe you as you make your way through • Accommodations: M/V Corinthian their unspoiled domain. Activity Note: For the duration of this Small Today’s Meals: All meals will be served in Ship Adventure, you will need to embark the ship’s dining room between your daily onboard Zodiac crafts for your Antarctic excursions. Your crew and Trip Experience excursions. Your landings will be “wet,” Leader will inform you of precise start times, which means you’ll need to step into water and there will be daily memos posted around up to ten inches deep and wade ashore. Good the ship to inform you and your fellow travelers agility, balance, and strength are needed for of meal times. this expedition. Due to ever-changing wind, weather, and sea conditions, it is impossible to predict precisely when this first landing—and all subsequent landings—will occur. Therefore, the following itinerary is for guidance only.

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18 Day 9 Antarctic Peninsula Region • South and there will be daily memos posted around Shetland Islands the ship to inform you and your fellow travelers of meal times. • Destination: South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula Region Day 10 Antarctic Peninsula Region • South • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Shetland Islands • Accommodations: M/V Corinthian • Destination: Antarctic Peninsula Region, Activity Note: The following description is South Shetland Islands meant only as a general guide to the itinerary • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner that you are likely to follow. Your Trip • Accommodations: M/V Corinthian Experience Leader will keep you informed of the schedule on a daily basis. Activity Note: The following description is meant only as a general guide to the itinerary Today’s Activities: Awake this morning that you are likely to follow. Your Trip to the incredible majesty of your Antarctic Experience Leader will keep you informed of surroundings. If the weather is favorable, the schedule on a daily basis. perhaps you’ll make your way to the Sun Deck to soak in the astonishing stillness as pods of Today’s Activities: Depending on conditions, humpback whales breach the tranquil waters you may have an opportunity to continue your and blue-tinged icebergs tower in the distance. explorations of this region. As you wait to board your Zodiac, take a moment to survey If sea conditions allow, you’ll continue to the dazzling terrain that awaits you, imagining explore this unspoiled wilderness with your what the 17th-century explorers must have Expedition Team today. You might board felt when they first laid eyes on this icy realm Zodiacs bound for an island in one of the many filled with fascinating creatures impervious to archipelagos that surround the peninsula. Mother Nature’s impulses. Approximately 98 percent of these islands are covered in ice. Only the rocky coasts are Upon arrival, you’ll wade up the ice-covered ice-free—and this is where animals can be shores from the Zodiac to drier land. From found. As you hike along the black shore, you there, the shoreline is yours to explore while may encounter vast colonies of chinstrap following the safety regulations that your penguins, easily identified by the black band Expedition Leader will inform you of. Perhaps running under their heads. Your Expedition you’ll happen upon “penguin highways” Team will also keep watch for rare plant carved into the snow. Long-tailed gentoos species—including mosses and flat-leafed form this delicate infrastructure as they waddle liverworts—that can sometimes be found in the between the sea and their rocky rookeries high relatively warmer soil here. in the cliffs. You may also notice impressive mountains, and flocks of skua and snowy No matter which islands you’re able to visit, sheathbills swirling overhead. you’re sure to discover an array of wildlife and landscapes like nothing you’ve seen before. During your time onboard, your Expedition Team may lead informative discussions Today’s Meals: All meals will be served in on everything from marine life to scenic the ship’s dining room between your daily photography. excursions. Your crew and Trip Experience Leader will inform you of precise start times,

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19 Today’s Meals: All meals will be served in As you cruise from one site to the next, your the ship’s dining room between your daily Expedition Team will offer even more insights excursions. Your crew and Trip Experience into Antarctica’s fascinating ecology, wildlife, Leader will inform you of precise start times, and history. and there will be daily memos posted around Today’s Meals: All meals will be served in the ship to inform you and your fellow travelers the ship’s dining room between your daily of meal times. excursions. Your crew and Trip Experience Leader will inform you of precise start times, Day 11 Antarctic Peninsula Region • South and there will be daily memos posted around Shetland Islands the ship to inform you and your fellow travelers • Destination: Antarctic Peninsula Region, of meal times. South Shetland islands • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 12 Drake Passage • Accommodations: M/V Corinthian • Destination: Drake Passage Activity Note: The following description is • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner meant only as a general guide to the itinerary • Accommodations: M/V Corinthian that you are likely to follow. Your Trip Activity Note: You will experience a two-day Experience Leader will keep you informed of Drake Passage crossing, when rough seas the schedule on a daily basis. and constant ship motion are common. For Today’s Activities: During your expedition, safety, some portholes may be closed while your Captain may be able to navigate along cruising the Drake Passage. Based on the some of the most stunning waterways in the unpredictability of the conditions here, we world. As your ship cruises, you’ll witness recommend that you ask your doctor if you can cloud-piercing mountain peaks, and you might use patches and/or pills for seasickness, even if also encounter seals floating on ice blocks. you have never experienced it previously. While most seals in this region are crabeaters, Today’s Activities: Bid farewell to Antarctica the elusive leopard seal can also occasionally be today as you begin your journey back to spotted. Keep a lookout for its slender body and Ushuaia. Once again, your ship will cruise reptilian head. across the Drake Passage, where conditions The dramatic Antarctic landscapes are ideal not are typically rough. If it is safe to do so, your only for exploring on foot, but also for Zodiac Expedition Team may invite you to the lounge expeditions. If conditions allow, you may have to share some final insights into the discoveries the opportunity to ride these onboard crafts you’ve made throughout your cruise. However, in the vicinity of the numerous icebergs that if seas are rolling, you may need to stay in your pepper the sea here—many of which are larger cabin until conditions improve. than most expedition ships—to marvel at their Today’s Meals: All meals will be served in jagged angles, frozen coves, and vivid blue hues the ship’s dining room. Your crew and Trip up close. Experience Leader will inform you of precise start times, and there will be daily memos posted around the ship to inform you and your fellow travelers of meal times.

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20 Day 13 Drake Passage Lunch: On your own. Your Trip Experience Leader will be happy to provide suggestions • Destination: Drake Passage based on your preferences. Following lunch, • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner you may want to indulge your sweet tooth • Accommodations: M/V Corinthian by finding a bakery or restaurant that serves Activity Note: The following description is a popular dessert such as alfajores, cookie meant only as a general guide to the itinerary sandwiches filled with sweets like mousse. that you are likely to follow. Your Trip Afternoon/Evening: If you are continuing on Experience Leader will keep you informed of our optional Iguassu Falls: Thundering Cascades the schedule on a daily basis. of Argentina & Brazil or New! Brazil’s Atlantic Today’s Activities: Savor your final day Coast: Exuberant Rio de Janeiro & Colonial onboard as you complete your Drake Passage Salvador de Bahia post-trip extension, transfer crossing, enjoying final lectures from your to your Buenos Aires hotel at around 1:30pm for Expedition Team and Trip Experience Leader some time at leisure and dinner on your own. as you cruise recapping all you have discovered. If your trip concludes at this point, enjoy free You might use this time to exchange photos and time in Buenos Aires before you depart for the relive your memories with your fellow travelers. U.S. at approximately 5pm.

Today’s Meals: All meals will be served in the ship’s dining room. Your crew and Trip Experience Leader will inform you of precise start times, and there will be daily memos posted around the ship to inform you and your fellow travelers of meal times.

Day 14 Disembark ship • Ushuaia, Argentina • Fly to Buenos Aires • Return to U.S. • Included Meals: Breakfast

Activity Note: Due to the nature of this adventure, the itinerary is subject to change and could vary widely from what is provided below.

Breakfast: Enjoy your last breakfast buffet onboard from around 6am to 7am.

Morning: At around 8am, disembark your ship for a one- to two-hour bus ride back to Ushuaia with your luggage. Then, you’ll disembark in Ushuaia at approximately 9am to board a return flight for Buenos Aires, which arrives in the city at around 12:30pm.

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21 END YOUR ADVENTURE WITH AN OPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION 3 nights in Iguassu Falls: Thundering Cascades of Argentina & Brazil

Day 1 Ushuaia • Fly to Buenos Aires Day 3 Explore Iguassu Falls, Argentinean side • Optional Great Adventure tour Day 1 Ushuaia • Fly to Buenos Aires Day 4 Iguassu Falls • Fly to Buenos Aires • Day 2 Fly to Iguassu Falls • Explore Return to U.S. Iguassu Falls, Brazilian side

OR 6 nights in Brazil’s Atlantic Coast: Exuberant Rio de Janeiro & Colonial Salvador de Bahia

Day 1 Buenos Aires Day 4 Rio de Janeiro • Carnaval experience • Life in a favela conversation • Day 2 Buenos Aires • Fly to Rio de Visit Sugarloaf Mountain Janeiro, Brazil Day 5 Fly to Salvador de Bahia Day 3 Rio de Janeiro • Visit Christ the Redeemer statue Day 6 Explore Salvador • Bahia folklore show Day 7 Salvador • Return to U.S. via Rio

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22 PRE-TRIP Bariloche’s Patagonian Andes & Lakes

INCLUDED IN YOUR PRICE

» Roundtrip airfare from Buenos Aires » Guided tours and cultural experiences: to Bariloche Bariloche • Campanario Hill • Otto Hill Estancia Nazis in » Accommodations for 1 night in Buenos Aires • (sheep ranch) visit • Patagonia at the Loi Suites Recoleta or similar and 4 discussion nights in Bariloche at the Cacique Inacayal » Services of our local Trip Experience Leader Hotel or similar » Gratuities for local guides and » 10 meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, motorcoach drivers and 2 dinners » All transfers

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Majestic peaks rise above glittering lakes in Bariloche, a nature-lover’s playground. The rugged landscapes of Patagonia and the influence of German culture combine for an Alpine experience in the foothills of the Andes. From a working ranch to a local brewery, experience the vibrant culture that thrives in Argentina’s “Little Switzerland.”

Day 1 Depart U.S. tea-making facilities, an in-room safe, satellite TV, and wireless Internet access. After Depart the U.S. today for Buenos Aires, checking in, you’ll acquaint yourself with the Argentina. area around your hotel during a 30-minute orientation walk around 1pm. Your Trip Day 2 Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina Experience Leader will point out restaurant • Destination: Buenos Aires to try during meals on your own, sites to visit • Included Meals: Dinner during your free time, and ATMs. The vibrant spirit of Buenos Aires will be perfectly apparent • Accommodations: Loi Suites Recoleta, as you being your discoveries in Argentina’s Libertador Buenos Aires or similar thriving capital city. Afternoon: Arrive in Buenos Aires where you’ll be met at the airport by your O.A.T. Return to the hotel and enjoy some time to representative and transferred to your relax before regrouping for a Welcome Briefing hotel—about a 1-hour drive. Depending held at the hotel at about 5pm. Get to know your on where you stay, the hotel may include fellow travelers and review your itinerary in concierge services, laundry facilities, and a more detail (including any changes that may business center with computers. Typically, need to occur). each air-conditioned room features coffee- and

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23 Around 6pm, you’ll board your bus and drive the wood and stone architecture of the city for 30 minutes to a local restaurant. center, which—along with its status as an international skiing destination—helps give Dinner: Around 6:30pm at a local restaurant. Bariloche the nickname “Little Switzerland.” Enjoy traditional Argentinian cuisine and toast to the discoveries to come during a Upon arrival at about 3:45pm, drive about 30 Welcome Dinner. minutes to your hotel where you’ll check in before setting off on a 30-minute orientation Evening: On your own. You may choose to walk with your Trip Experience Leader. relax back at the hotel or venture out to find a Depending on where you stay, your hotel local bar or restaurant that serves Argentina’s may include a swimming pool and restaurant. famous Malbec wine. Typically, each room features a TV, wireless Internet, and a private bathroom. Day 3 Fly to Bariloche Dinner: Around 7pm at the hotel, featuring • Destination: Bariloche traditional cuisine. • Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner • Accommodations: Cacique Inacayal Hotel Evening: Free for you to make your own or similar discoveries. Perhaps you’ll stay at the hotel to rest before your discoveries tomorrow, you Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel you may choose to set off on an evening stroll beginning at 5:30am, with Argentinian and through the city. American options available. Freedom To Explore: During your four days in Morning: Enjoy some time to relax at the hotel Bariloche, you have the freedom to explore this or finish packing before boarding a bus just Lake District destination on your own during before 11:30am for a 45-minute drive to the your free time. Below are a few recommended airport. Today, trade man-made skyscrapers options for independent explorations: for a natural skyline as you depart Buenos Aires for a flight to Bariloche. • Visit the Ceramics Bariloche Factory: Trace the history of ceramics in Bariloche—from Lunch: On your own. You can grab food at the the establishment of this factory in 1948 by airport after going through security and before a local family to present-day. Step into the your flight. workroom to discover the process of creating Afternoon: Just before 1:30pm, you’ll fly for traditional ceramic pieces as you watch artists about 2 hours to Bariloche. Take a peek out painting vibrant and intricate details on of the airplane window during your flight to plates, vases, and more. Then, walk around get your first glimpse of the frosted peaks the factory’s showroom to see the finished that surround this lakeside city nestled in products on display. Perhaps this visit will the foothills of the Andes. Set along the inspire you to take a ceramic treasure home banks of the 40-mile-long Lake Nahuel with you as a souvenir from Bariloche. Huapi, San Carlos de Bariloche—as the city • How to get there: A 10- to 15-minute taxi is more formally known—is the gateway to ride, about $4 USD one way. Patagonia’s Lake District, and has a distinctly • Hours: 10am-12:30pm, Monday-Friday. alpine flavor indicative of its strong Central • Cost: Free. European influence. This is most apparent in

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24 • Indulge your sweet tooth at the Museo del Morning: Around 8:30am, board your bus Chocolate: Reminiscent of quaint European and set off for the countryside surrounding cities, Bariloche has even adopted the tech- Bariloche. Upon arrival at Campanario Hill niques and flavors used to create European around 9am, enjoy a chairlift ride up this chocolates. Bariloche is so famous for its picturesque peak, climbing high above the chocolate that it’s widely considered the tree line for a panoramic view of Patagonia’s chocolate capital of Argentina. Get a taste striking scenery. Take in the beautiful of Bariloche’s history-making sweets with collage—deep green foliage and snowcapped a tour of its museum and factory. As you mountains mirrored in the region’s azure explore, witness incredible sculptures made lakes—before enjoying another leisurely entirely of chocolate and visit the museum’s chairlift ride back to level ground. café and souvenir shop to indulge in the Cap off your discoveries here around 10:30am chocolate treats that are made here. and board your bus for a 30-minute ride to • How to get there: A 5- to 10-minute taxi the tranquil setting of Brazo Tristeza. Here, ride, about $3 USD one way. take in the collage of deep green foliage and • Hours: 10am-8pm, daily. stark mountains mirrored in the region’s azure • Cost: About $2 USD. lakes during a nearly 2-hour hike. After, drive • Enjoy High Tea at the Llao Llao Hotel: for about 15 minutes to a family-owned craft Lounge in the tranquil environment of the brewery, arriving around 1pm. Witness how Winter Garden room of the Llao Llao Hotel. Bariloche’s land and culture come together Large windows reveal the beauty of the when you meet a brewmaster who will teach landscape around you from the comfort of you how locally grown ingredients are used the indoors where you can enjoy traditional to brew beer here. Considering the strong afternoon tea. Sip your tea and enjoy a buffet German influence in Bariloche, it’s no surprise complete with everything from pastries and that locals are experts at transforming their sandwiches to cakes. Or, if you’d like to sip on region’s fresh hops, barley, and pristine water something sweeter, you can also order deca- into a variety of beers and ales using artisanal dent hot chocolate to enjoy with your food. methods passed down from generation to • How to get there: A 35- to 45-minute taxi generation. ride, about $12 USD one way. Lunch: Included at the brewery around 1:30pm. • Hours: 4:30pm-6:30pm, daily. • Cost: About $24 USD. Afternoon: Around 2:30pm, depart the brewery and drive for 1 hour back to the hotel, stopping Day 4 Bariloche • Campanario Hill along the way for 15 minutes at a lookout point. Upon arrival back at the hotel, you have the rest • Destination: Bariloche of the day to make independent discoveries. • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Perhaps you’ll venture to the Llao Llao Hotel • Accommodations: Cacique Inacayal Hotel where you can enjoy a traditional high tea or similar experience, complete with sandwiches and Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel from pastries. 7am-8:30am, with Argentinian and American Dinner: On your own. Perhaps you’ll try one of options available. Bariloche’s regional specialties, such as jabali (wild boar), at a local restaurant.

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25 Evening: You have the freedom to spend the Evening: Free for you to retire to your room evening as you please. Perhaps you’ll retire to rest or explore the city on your own. You to your room at the hotel or you may put may seek out a café where you can grab a decaf your newfound beer knowledge to the test café con leche and watch people go about their by having a drink at one of the city’s many evening routines. microbreweries or pubs. Day 6 Bariloche • Patagonian estancia • Day 5 Bariloche • Otto Hill • Nazis in Optional Floating at the Limay River tour Patagonia conversation • Destination: Bariloche • Destination: Bariloche • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch • Accommodations: Cacique Inacayal Hotel • Accommodations: Cacique Inacayal Hotel or similar or similar Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel Activity Note: Today’s hike up Otto Hill is beginning at 7am, with Argentinian and moderately strenuous. You will walk over American options available. uneven and bumpy paths. Morning: Depart the hotel around 8:30am Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel and board your bus for a 1-hour drive to an beginning at 7am, with Argentinian and estancia—a working sheep ranch—on the American options available. Patagonian steppe. You’ll meet a local who works at the farm to learn about the local way Morning: Around 8:30am, depart the hotel of life and the inner workings of the property. for a 30-minute bus ride to Otto Hill, an area Then, they’ll show you the proper way to place steeped in natural beauty, including sweeping and secure a saddle on a horse before you vistas of shimmering lakes and jagged peaks. mount up and set off on a 1-hour horseback Set off on a 1.5-hour mountain hike with your ride to experience this traditional local mode of Trip Experience Leader to soak up the beauty of transportation. this area firsthand. Lunch: At the estancia around 1pm, featuring a Lunch: Included at the mountain refuge traditional lamb barbecue. around 1pm. Afternoon: Around 2:30pm, board your bus and Afternoon: Around 2:30pm, a bus will pick drive back to the hotel, arriving around 3:30pm. you up for the return journey back to the hotel. The balance of the day is yours in Bariloche. Upon arrival around 3pm, you have a couple of hours to spend as you please before gathering Or, join a relaxing optional excursion to the at 5pm for an O.A.T.-exclusive conversation Limay River. Travelers who choose to join this with a local expert on the presence of Nazis Optional Tour will board a separate van around in Patagonia after World War II. Following 2:45pm after leaving the ranch. Drive around this talk, you have the rest of the day to make 20 minutes to the Limay River where you will independent discoveries. board rafts for a 1.5-hour floating excursion. A popular site for fly-fishing, this river is Dinner: On your own. Your Trip Experience home to an abundance of large rainbow and Leader would be happy to provide you with brown trout, so keep your eyes peeled for these restaurant recommendations. underwater creatures swimming just below the

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26 surface. Then, the Optional Tour ends around Day 7 Fly to Buenos Aires • Begin main trip 4:30pm at which point you’ll board the van and • Destination: Buenos Aires drive for 1 hour back to the hotel. • Included Meals: Breakfast Dinner: On your own. You may choose to find Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel a restaurant that serves popular cuisine like beginning at 7am, with Argentinian and Argentina’s succulent grass-fed beef (which is American options available. less a local specialty than a national obsession). Morning: Board your bus around 10am and Evening: You have the freedom to spend the drive for about 30 minutes to the airport where evening as you wish. You may choose to take you you’ll catch a 2-hour flight to Buenos Aires. this time to pack before your flight to Buenos Aires tomorrow, or you may choose to venture Afternoon: Arrive in Buenos Aires just after out into the city with your fellow travelers to 2pm where you’ll transfer to your hotel to begin a bar where you can talk about your upcoming your Antarctica’s White Wilderness adventure. adventure over drinks.

OPTIONAL TOUR

Floating at the Limay River (Day 6 $80 per person) Join us for a relaxing excursion to the picturesque Limay River. Long a destination for avid fly fishermen and campers, this crucial waterway is renowned for its crystal clear waters and features several popular beaches. The Limay is also a key source of hydroelectric power, with five dams harnessing its current at key junctures.

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27 PRE-TRIP Santiago & the Untamed Atacama Desert

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» Roundtrip airfare between Santiago » 10 meals—6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and Calama and 3 dinners » Accommodations for 2 nights in Santiago at » 6 small group activities the InterContinental Santiago or similar, 3 » Services of a local O.A.T. Trip nights in San Pedro de Atacama at La Casa Experience Leader de Don Tomas or similar, and 1 night in » Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and Santiago at Holiday Inn Santiago Airport luggage porters or similar » All transfers

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Day 1 Depart U.S. Afternoon: Late this afternoon, our Trip Experience Leader will take us on a short Depart the U.S. today on your fight to orientation walk around the hotel to get Santiago, Chile. acquainted with the area, including where to find anything you might need. Day 2 Arrive in Santiago, Chile Dinner: On your own. Our Trip Experience • Destination: Santiago Leader will suggest restaurant options during • Accommodations: InterContinental Santiago our orientation walk. or similar Evening: Free for your own discoveries. Morning: Welcome to Santiago! An O.A.T. Perhaps you’ll take an evening stroll around representative will greet you at the airport and the hotel or retire to your room to rest for the escort you to our hotel, where you’ll have a following day. chance to rest and relax after your overnight flight. Depending on where we stay, your accommodations may feature an on-site Day 3 Explore Santiago • Conversation fitness center and indoor swimming pool. about General Pinochet’s dictatorship Typical rooms may include wireless internet, • Destination: Santiago television, minibar, and a private bathroom. • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Lunch: On your own. • Accommodations: InterContinental Santiago or similar

Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel, featuring local and international options.

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28 Morning: Following breakfast, we’ll gather in Evening: The evening is free for further a private room in the hotel to hear a firsthand exploration or resting before the next day’s account of one of the darker periods of Chile’s discoveries. history: the 17-year dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet. During his reign, Pinochet Day 4 Santiago • Fly to Calama • Overland imposed severe censorship laws banning to San Pedro • Valley of the Moon all left-leaning parties, and thousands • Destination: San Pedro de Atacama of individuals were murdered or simply disappeared. A local who lived through the • Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner dictatorship will share his or her experiences of • Accommodations: La Casa de Don Tomas this troubled time. or similar Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel. Afterward, we’ll travel downtown by bus to begin our walking tour of Santiago. Against Morning: We’ll transfer to the airport after a backdrop of Andean peaks, Chile’s capital breakfast for our 2-hour flight north to Calama. has witnessed a remarkable history, from settlement by conquistadors in 1541 to the Lunch: On your own. Your Trip Experience Marxist, military, and democratic governments Leader is glad to help you plan this during the of the 20th century. Our walk begins at La travel day. Moneda Palace, the seat of Chile’s government, Afternoon: From Calama, we’ll depart on a 1.5 which served as the setting for Pinochet’s hour bus ride that will take us through stark red violent military coup in the 1970s. From there, landscapes and past snow-capped peaks to our we’ll make our way to the Plaza de Armas, the destination of San Pedro de Atacama. Along the main square of Santiago, learning about Chilean way, we’ll stop for about half an hour to explore life and culture along the way. the Valley of the Moon, a lunar setting of rock Lunch: Included at a local restaurant formations, caves, and gorges carved by eons downtown. of wind and floods. (Scientists chose this region to test drive a prototype Mars rover in 2013.) Afternoon: After our lunch concludes, you’re Led by our knowledgeable Trip Experience free to spend the remainder of the afternoon Leader, we’ll wander its rocky terrain and doing as you please. Perhaps you’ll stroll pause for photos against the stark backdrop of through the famous Bella Vista neighborhood, Mother Nature. known for its funky graffitied buildings, artsy boutique shops and galleries, and quaint cafés. Late this afternoon, we’ll arrive in San Pedro de Or you may like to visit the Museo de Arte Atacama, an oasis town in Chile’s Norte Grande Precolombino. Housed in an early 19th-century region—home to the driest (and highest) neoclassical building, the museum is dedicated desert on Earth. San Pedro may be remote, to the study and display of pre-Columbian but its far-flung location doesn’t deter those artworks and artifacts from Central and looking to feast their eyes on the magnificent South America. landscapes nearby: Considered the gateway to exploring the Atacama, this small town Dinner: On your own. Your Trip Experience is a popular stop, and you may find yourself Leader is happy to provide recommendations. rubbing elbows with travelers from all over South America and, indeed, the world during our time here.

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29 Upon our arrival, we’ll check into our hotel and Lunch: On your own following our walking tour. you’ll have a few hours to relax or explore on Our Trip Experience Leader will be happy to your own. Depending on where we stay, our offer suggestions. hotel may feature an outdoor swimming pool Afternoon: We’ll have a few hours free early and coffee bar. Typical rooms may include this afternoon to continue exploring or relax. laundry service, wireless internet, and a private Later, our small group will gather again to bathroom. depart for the Salar de Atacama salt flats. Dinner: Included at a local, family-owned Our 1-hour journey takes us through desert restaurant. landscapes of alternating rock and sand until we reach Laguna Chaxa, a flamingo breeding Evening: You may choose to continue spending site in Salar de Atacama, Chile’s largest salt time with fellow group members, explore flat. We’ll have the chance to seek out native around the hotel or retire to your room. wildlife, such as the three flamingo species that inhabit this lake—a bizarre sight in the midst Day 5 Explore San Pedro • Visit Salar de of a desert. The flat spans 1,200 square miles, Atacama salt flats making it the third-largest in the world. • Destination: San Pedro de Atacama We’ll begin our 1-hour drive back to the hotel • Included Meals: Breakfast late this evening. • Accommodations: La Casa de Don Tomas or similar Dinner: On your own. Ask your Trip Experience Leader for recommendations. Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel, featuring local and international options. Evening: The balance of the day is yours to do as you please. Morning: We’ll begin the day’s discoveries with a walking tour of San Pedro, Day 6 San Pedro • Optional Tatio where—with insights from our Trip Experience Leader—we’ll begin to learn about local Geysers tour • Visit Valley of Death • Home-Hosted Dinner Chilean history and culture. This compact, terra cotta-hued village serves as a base for northern • Destination: San Pedro de Atacama Chile’s nearby wonders, but it contains a few • Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner fascinating sites of its own. • Accommodations: La Casa de Don Tomas As we walk the dusty streets, we’ll observe or similar the adobe architecture typical of desert towns Early Morning: Travelers who are fascinated and spot traditional artwork adorning many by Earth’s natural wonders may wish to rise local homes. We’ll then step inside the Church early for an optional, pre-dawn excursion to of San Pedro de Atacama, perhaps the town’s El Tatio, a bubbling geyser field enclosed by most famous landmark; built of adobe in the snow-capped volcanoes. Spanish colonial style, this church is said to be Breakfast: Travelers who join the optional tour the second oldest in Chile. We’ll also visit a local will enjoy a boxed breakfast near the geysers. pottery workshop to meet a local artisan and try Those who remain in San Pedro will enjoy a our hand at the craft. buffet-style breakfast at the hotel.

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30 Morning: For those who wish to enjoy a free Day 7 San Pedro • Transfer to Calama • Fly morning in San Pedro, this is your opportunity to Santiago to do so. Perhaps you’ll stroll the town’s main • Destination: Santiago street, which is lined with artisan craft shops selling locally made pottery, alpaca woolen • Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner goods, and sculptures and jewelry made from • Accommodations: Holiday Inn Santiago copper (sourced from the region) and gold. Airport or similar Alternatively, those who have opted for the Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel. optional tour will arrive at the geyser field by mid-morning. After witnessing their might, Morning: The morning is yours to do as you we’ll begin our return trip San Pedro, making please. You may venture out into San Pedro for several stops at interesting sites along the way. some final discoveries, or use the time to pack for our return flight to Santiago. Lunch: Travelers who choose to spend today exploring independently and travelers who Lunch: On your own. You may want to pick choose to join us on our optional tour will both something up to enjoy as we make our way to enjoy lunch on your own. the airport.

Afternoon: After a bit of free time, our small Afternoon: Early this afternoon we’ll begin group will reconvene late this afternoon for the 1.5-hour drive to the airport in Calama. Our the 15-minute drive to the Valley of Death. flight arrives in Santiago late this afternoon and This rather morbidly named valley is of a paler make our way to our hotel. hue, owing to its vast sand hills. During a Depending on where we stay, our hotel will 1.5-hour hike with our Trip Experience Leader, likely be located directly across from the airport we’ll have the opportunity to explore this terminals and will include a casual restaurant, valley, learn about its harsh environment, and indoor pool, and a gym. Your air-conditioned appreciate its unique beauty. room will likely feature complimentary wireless Dinner: A local family will welcome us into Internet, a TV, and a private en-suite bathroom. their home this evening for a Home-Hosted A brief walk from the airport will bring us right Dinner. As you dine on homemade specialties, into the lobby. you’ll discover what it’s like to live in this Dinner: Included at the hotel. remote region. You may inquire about employment opportunities and the education Evening: The remainder of the day is at leisure. system, or discuss practical matters like the local water supply or grocery shopping in a Day 8 Santiago • Fly to Buenos Aires town with limited resources. • Included Meals: Breakfast Evening: After our intimate dinner with our Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel, local host family, we’ll return to the hotel. The featuring local and international options. rest of the evening is yours to plan as you wish. Morning: Following breakfast this morning, we’ll walk back to the airport in Santiago for our flight to Buenos Aires, where we’ll meet our fellow travelers from our Antarctica’s White Wilderness Small Ship Adventure.

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31 OPTIONAL TOUR

Tatio Geysers (Day 6 $115 per person) El Tatio is the third largest geyser field in the world—and one of the highest, at an elevation of nearly 14,000 feet. Surrounded by volcanic peaks, over 80 gurgling geysers spurt columns of steam into the Andean air. On this optional tour, we’ll rise before dawn to catch the geysers in the dramatic morning light, as the first rays of the sun illuminate the steam clouds. This tour includes a boxed breakfast. We’ll return to San Pedro around noon.

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32 POST-TRIP Iguassu Falls: Thundering Cascades of Argentina & Brazil

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» Accommodations for 1 night in Buenos Aires » Guided tours: Iguassu Falls, Brazil • Iguassu at the Loi Suites Recoleta or similar and 2 Falls, Argentina nights in Iguassu at the Amerian Portal del » Services of our local Trip Experience Leader Iguazu or similar » Gratuities for local guides and » 5 meals: 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners motorcoach drivers » All transfers

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Add thundering Iguassu Falls—twice as wide and 65 feet higher than Niagara Falls—to your explorations of the Southern Hemisphere’s natural wonders. You’ll visit both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of this astonishing array of 275 cascades and waterfalls. Enjoy this lush tropical environment as a vivid contrast to your Antarctic experience.

Day 1 Ushuaia • Fly to Buenos Aires room features coffee- and tea-making facilities, an in-room safe, satellite TV, wireless • Destination: Buenos Aires Internet access, and private bath. • Accommodations: Loi Suites Recoleta, Libertador Buenos Aires or similar The rest of the day is yours to relax at the Morning: As your Antarctica’s White Wilderness hotel or venture out to start exploring on your adventure ends, disembark the ship around own. Perhaps you’ll visit the Teatro Colón 8am and board the bus for about a 10-minute for a guided tour. Considered one of the most drive to the airport. Around 9am, you’ll catch a important opera houses in the world, visitors 3.5 hour flight to Buenos Aires. can take in its exceptional acoustics, stunning architecture, and prestigious history. Lunch: On your own upon arrival. After checking in at the hotel, your Trip Experience Dinner: On your own. One local dish you may Leader can provide you with some restaurant want to try is provoleta, a grilled piece of cheese recommendations. garnished with oregano, crisped at the edges, and served with toasted bread. Afternoon: Upon arrival around 1:30pm, transfer by bus for about 45 minutes to the Evening: Free for you to get some sleep at the hotel and check in. Depending on where you hotel, or set off on an evening stroll, spotting stay, your hotel may include concierge services, vibrant street art, graffiti, and urban art laundry facilities, and a business center with vendors as you explore. computers. Typically, each air-conditioned

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33 Day 2 Fly to Iguassu Falls • Explore Iguassu national park led by a local guide. Located on Falls, Brazilian side the border of Argentina and Brazil, the falls at Iguassu are among the world’s most impressive • Destination: Iguassu sights—twice as high as Niagara Falls and 65 • Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner feet wider—and have been named a UNESCO • Accommodations: Amerian Portal del Iguazu World Heritage Site. Enjoy panoramic views or similar during the tour, traveling along a stone Activity Note: Today, we’ll cross the border path through the forest that leads to several from Argentina into Brazil where we’ll have platforms where we can observe the falls from our passports stamped, which can take up to different angles. As you walk, you’ll also see the a few hours, depending on how many people unique birds and mammals that thrive in the are crossing. lush national park surrounding Iguassu.

Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel After, you’ll depart the park by bus and arrive beginning at 7am, with Argentinian and at your hotel to check in around 5:30pm. American options available. Depending on where you stay, your hotel may feature a swimming pool, hot tub, and Morning: Board your bus around 8:15am for restaurant. Typical rooms may include a view of a drive of about 45 minutes to the airport. the Parana and Iguazu rivers and a private bath. You’ll fly for about 2 hours to Iguassu, arriving around 11:45am. Upon arrival, transfer by bus Dinner: Around 7:30pm at the hotel, featuring to your lodge in the rain forest. With the help traditional cuisine. of your local naturalist guide, you’ll be sure to Evening: The remainder of the evening is free spot plenty of interesting flora and fauna along to make independent discoveries or relax at the way. Depending on where we stay, lodge the hotel. amenities should include an outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, and lounge. Typical Freedom To Explore: During your two days rooms may include air conditioning, in-room in Iguassu, you have the freedom to explore safe, TV, and private bath. the natural splendor and culture of this region on your own during your free time. Below are Lunch: On your own upon our arrival at the a few recommended options for independent entrance of the Brazilian side of Iguassu Park. explorations: Your Trip Experience Leader can recommend restaurants near the entrance to the park. • Spend time at the Hummingbird Garden: Step into this private garden to escape the Afternoon: During your transfer, you’ll arrive lively energy of the city and enjoy a moment at the Argentinian border around 1pm-2pm of peace here. Opened around 40 years ago for migration and customs. As you cross the by a local man, and now maintained by his border from Argentina into Brazil, you will have son, this forest-like garden is known to your passports stamped, which can take up to attract around 15 species of hummingbirds, a few hours, depending how many people are as well as other bird species and butterflies. crossing. Sit in the garden to take in this amazing site Around 3pm, you’ll drive by bus into the park, arriving around 3:30pm, where you’ll begin a 2-hour walking tour of the Brazilian falls and

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34 and watch as the hummingbirds drink from Day 3 Explore Iguassu Falls, Argentinean feeders filled with sugar water that hang from side • Optional Great Adventure tour the trees. • Destination: Iguassu How to get there: About a 15- to 20-min- • • Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner ute walk. • Accommodations: Amerian Portal del Iguazu • Hours: 8am-7pm, daily. or similar • Cost: About $6 USD. Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel • Eat like the locals at La Ferinha: Visit this beginning at 7am, with Argentinian and small market to see locals going about their American options available. typical shopping routines and get a glimpse of some of the goods that are sold here, Morning: Around 8am, we’ll set off on a including local products like olives, cheese, 10-minute bus ride with our Trip Experience wine, dulce de leche, and more. Mingle with Leader to enjoy a different perspective of the owners of the food stalls to learn more the falls, as we embark on morning tour of about what their daily routines are like and the Argentinean side of Iguassu—where the what some of the most popular items at the majority of the cascades are found—soaking market are. Perhaps you’ll even sample some in up-close views of the rushing and roaring of the ingredients sold here. water. During your explorations, take a train to • How to get there: About a 20- to 25-min- the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), where ute walk. you’ll walk around as the water plunges 230 • Hours: 4pm-11pm, daily. feet into a roiling cauldron. From here, you can • Cost: Free. take in the views of the spray flying up to 50 feet above your head. • Peer into three countries at once at Hito Tres Fronteras: Located at the point where Lunch: On your own around 12:30pm. Perhaps the Iguazú and Paraná Rivers converge, this you’ll try chipa guaza (a salty corn pie), a area offers a view into Argentina, Brazil, and specialty in Iguassu. Paraguay—all from the same location. As you look out over the water, keep an eye out for Afternoon: Continue exploring the falls before obelisks that are located on the shores of each returning to the hotel around 5pm. The rest of country and display the colors of the flags of the afternoon is yours to explore on your own. each country. After beholding this amazing Perhaps you’ll visit the Hummingbird Garden, site, shop around at the market located on a private garden where you can enjoy the the same site where artisans sell their hand- tranquility of the landscape while sitting among made goods. hummingbirds. Or, you may choose to explore La Ferinha market to see locals going about How to get there: About a 5- to 10-minute • their daily routines and discover the traditional walk. ingredients and cuisine that is sold here. • Hours: 9am-7pm, daily. • Cost: Free. Or, for an even closer look at Iguassu, join our 2.5-hour Great Adventure Optional Tour around 2pm-3pm. Discover both the lush vegetation and the rushing waterfalls of Iguassu National Park from multiple perspectives on this excursion, beginning with a panoramic

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35 motorboat ride along the Sendero Yacaratía Day 4 Iguassu Falls • Fly to Buenos Aires • trail that winds through the verdant jungle Return to U.S. to the riverside. Then, board a motorboat and • Included Meals: Breakfast travel through the rapids of the Iguassu River Canyon to San Martin Island. You’ll continue on Breakfast: Served buffet-style at the hotel to the bases of the Tres Mosqueteros and San beginning at 8am, with Argentinian and Martin falls for views of the Devil’s Throat and American options available. firsthand looks at the park’s largest waterfalls. Morning: Around 11:30am, depart the hotel Cap off your discoveries and board your bus for by bus and drive for about 45 minutes to the the 30-minute drive back to the hotel, arriving airport where you’ll catch a flight back to around 5pm-6pm. Buenos Aires just after 1pm. Dinner: Around 7:30pm at your hotel, featuring Lunch: On your own. You can grab something to a selection of regional cuisine. eat at the airport after going through security. Evening: The evening is free to relax before Afternoon: Arrive in Buenos Aires around 3pm your flight tomorrow or to make final and transfer to a different airport for your explorations of Iguassu on your own. return flight home.

OPTIONAL TOUR

Great Adventure (Day 3 $60 per person) Explore both halves of Iguassu National Park: the jungle and the waterfalls. Begin by entering the jungle on the Sendero Yacaratía trail, which offers sweeping panoramic views. After a short ride, arrive at the Puerto Macuco base and the floating dock where you’ll board a motorboat for the second half of the tour. As you cruise through the Iguassu River Canyon, you’ll encounter a few river rapids before reaching the calm side of San Martin Island. From there, you’ll sail on for an up-close look at two of the park’s waterfalls—first to Tres Mosqueteros for a view of both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of Iguassu, and then to the largest and most impressive waterfall, San Martin.

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36 POST-TRIP Brazil’s Atlantic Coast: Exuberant Rio de Janeiro & Colonial Salvador de Bahia

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» Accommodations for 1 night in Buenos Aires » 11 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, at the Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel or similar, and 2 dinners 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro at the Porto Bay » 10 small group activities Rio Internacional or similar, and 2 nights in » Services of our local Trip Experience Leader Salvador de Bahia at the Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho or similar » Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters » All transfers

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Day 1 Buenos Aires Morning: After breakfast, we’ll transfer the airport in Buenos Aires for our flight to Rio de • Accommodations: Loi Suites Recoleta Janeiro, which will take approximately 3 hours. or similar As the home of bossa nova, world-famous Dinner: On your own—ask your Trip beaches, and a renowned annual carnival, Rio Experience Leader for recommendations. is a city known for its exuberant zest for life. With lush mountain peaks jutting upward Evening: At leisure. You might choose to make dramatically from a sand-wrapped coastline, a few final discoveries in Buenos Aires or retire it’s a city blessed as much with natural beauty early to your room to begin preparing for our as with cosmopolitan delights. flight to Brazil tomorrow. Lunch: On your own. We’ll be en route to Rio Day 2 Buenos Aires • Fly to Rio de de Janeiro at lunchtime, so you may want to Janeiro, Brazil purchase a sandwich or snack at the airport to enjoy during our flight. • Destination: Rio de Janeiro • Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Afternoon: Upon arrival in Rio early this • Accommodations: Porto Bay Rio afternoon, we’ll transfer to our hotel to Internacional Hotel or similar check in and receive our room assignments. Depending on where we stay, our hotel may be Breakfast: At the hotel. equipped with an on-site bar, restaurant, and coffeehouse; outdoor swimming pool; fitness

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37 center; and spa. Your room will likely include erosion of the soapstone exterior—plus being air-conditioning, complimentary wireless struck by lightning and marred by graffiti from internet access, and an en suite bathroom. an itinerant house painter—the statue was restored to its full luster in 2010. Later this afternoon, we’ll re-convene with our Trip Experience Leader and fellow travelers Then we’ll continue on to downtown Rio and for an orientation walk. This walk will not only see the Selarón Stairs, an outdoor staircase of acquaint us with the legendary Copacabana 250 colorfully decorated steps created by artist neighborhood in which our hotel is located, but Jorge Selarón. From here, we’ll board local will also be our first look at some of Rio’s most moto-taxis and make our way to lunch. famous features, including Copacabana Beach Lunch: At a local restaurant, where we’ll and Sugarloaf Mountain in the distance. have the opportunity to try Brazil’s national Dinner: Our walk concludes at a churrascaria, dish, feijoada. To prepare it, smoked meat is where we’ll enjoy our Welcome Dinner. simmered for hours in black beans, before Churrasco is the Portuguese word for barbecue the meat and beans are served separately, and it applies to all kinds of grilled meat, from accompanied by collard greens, farofa (a beef to pork to duck and sausage. The most toasted grain) and hot sauce. Originally a slave common preparation is beef top sirloin, known dish, the end of slavery saw feijoada become as picanha. At a churrascaria, the grilled meats more widely known, and soon it was being are brought to your table on long metal skewers served in the best restaurants of Brazil. By the by passadores (waiters) who carve it for you and 20th century, it had become a comfort food will keep returning as long as you like. and staple.

Evening: We’ll return to our hotel after dinner, Afternoon: We’ll return to the hotel after lunch, and the remainder of the evening is yours. You and the remainder of the afternoon is yours. might choose to go for a stroll along the beach Dinner: On your own. Ask your Trip Experience or simply return to your room to relax. Leader for recommendations.

Day 3 Rio de Janeiro • Visit Christ the Evening: Free for independent discoveries. Your Redeemer statue Trip Experience Leader can recommend a quiet spot for a nightcap. • Destination: Rio de Janeiro • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day 4 Rio de Janeiro • Carnaval • Accommodations: Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel or similar experience • Life in a favela conversation • Visit Sugarloaf Mountain Breakfast: Served buffet style at the hotel, featuring Brazilian and American options. • Destination: Rio de Janeiro • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Morning: After breakfast, we’ll depart by • Accommodations: Porto Bay Rio bus for Corcovado, the site of the Christ the Internacional Hotel or similar Redeemer statue. Completed in 1931, the Breakfast: At the hotel. 625-ton statue rises 124 feet on its pedestal atop 2,300-foot-high Corcovado Mountain, with its outstretched arms spanning 92 feet. After decades of exposure to the elements and

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38 Morning: We’ll continue our explorations of sold at snack stands all along Ipanema and Rio with a Carnaval experience at the warehouse Copacabana beaches and are the perfect drink of nearby samba school, where costumes to enjoy under the Brazilian sun. and accessories are prepped for the annual Late this afternoon, we’ll make our way to one celebration. of the city’s most iconic landmarks: Sugarloaf, Brazilian Carnaval is an important tradition a mountain rising abruptly 1,299 feet from the held to enjoy the last moments of indulgence water’s edge. A cable car transports visitors before the beginning of Lent. During the to the top from the nearby peak of Morro de festival in Rio de Janeiro, colossal parades Urca. The steep granite faces of Sugarloaf are are held for the public’s entertainment. popular with rock climbers, and the summit Music is the centerpiece of the entire display offers sweeping views of the islands that with an emphasis on rhythm and percussion stretch out across Rio’s Guanabara Bay. We’ll that rattles the ground beneath the feet of take in the panoramas as the sun begins to spectators. People don costumes in a variety of set, transforming Rio from a verdant oasis to a colorful hues, as well as t-shirts that represent glittering golden metropolis. their neighborhoods. During our visit to the Dinner: On your own. Your Trip Experience warehouse, we’ll gain a better understanding Leader would be happy to recommend options of what goes on behind the scenes to make this for a taste of Brazil or something more familiar. event possible and why it’s so anticipated in the region. Evening: On your own. You may want to use this time to prepare for our flight to Salvador de Prior to departing the warehouse, we’ll learn Bahia tomorrow. about another, more somber side of Rio de Janeiro: favelas. Rio is a city of contrasts, where upper-class areas, such as Ipanema Day 5 Fly to Salvador de Bahia and Copacabana, border impoverished • Destination: Salvador de Bahia neighborhoods known as favelas. These • Included Meals: Breakfast ramshackle settlements arose in the 1950s, • Accommodations: Novotel Salvador Rio when rural Brazilians who migrated to Rio for Vermelho or similar work were unable to find affordable housing. Today, favelas are largely disconnected from Breakfast: At the hotel. Rio’s public utilities and are ruled by drug Morning: After breakfast, we transfer to the traffickers and crime bosses. About 20 percent airport for our 2-hour flight to Salvador, in of Rio’s residents live in favelas. Late this the Brazilian state of Bahia. This is northern morning, we’ll have the opportunity to meet Brazil’s largest city, a UNESCO World Heritage with someone who grew up in one. Site, and a center of Afro-Brazilian culture: Lunch: Included at a nearby restaurant. more than 80% of the population consists of descendants of Africans who were brought to Afternoon: After returning to our hotel after Brazil during the slave era. lunch, you’ll enjoy a few hours to explore independently. If you haven’t already, Lunch: On your own. We’ll be en route to you might want to try a Caipirinha, a Salvador at lunchtime, so you may want to quintessentially Brazilian cocktail made with purchase a sandwich or snack at the airport to cachaça (a sugarcane liquor) and lime. They’re enjoy during our flight.

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39 Afternoon: Upon arrival in Salvador, we’ll means pillory, or whipping post—speaks to transfer to our hotel, check in, and receive the brutality of the slave trade that occurred on our room assignments. Depending on where these same streets. we stay, our hotel may be equipped with two Lunch: At a local restaurant. restaurants, a swimming pool, and a sauna. Your room will likely include air-conditioning, Afternoon: Our discoveries continue after complimentary wireless Internet access, and an lunch when we venture to Salvador’s seaside en suite bathroom. Lower City. A highlight here is the 18th-century Church of Senhor do Bonfim (The Lord of the Later this afternoon, our Trip Experience Good End). Built in the 18th century to house a Leader will take us on a brief orientation walk statue of Christ carried to this spot all the way that will acquaint us with the neighborhood from Lisbon by a sea captain, the church is this surrounding our hotel. The balance of the area’s most prominent house of worship. afternoon is yours. Dinner: At a local restaurant, featuring Just before sunset, we’ll reconvene as a traditional Brazilian dishes. group and drive to São Diogo, a 17th-century fort overlooking the turquoise waters of the Evening: Following dinner, we’ll enjoy a Bahia Atlantic. Here, we’ll toast to our discoveries in folklore show that includes a demonstration Brazil as we watch the sun dip into the sea. of capoeira, a martial art developed by Afro-Brazilian slaves. The acrobatic Dinner: On your own. Your Trip Experience movements are quite dance-like and set to Leader will be happy to recommend music—a clever deception that helped the options nearby. slaves conceal the fact that they were honing Evening: Free for independent discoveries. their combat skills. Ask your Trip Experience Leader for recommendations. Day 7 Salvador • Return to U.S. via Rio • Included Meals: Breakfast Day 6 Explore Salvador • Bahia folklore show Breakfast: At the hotel. • Destination: Salvador de Bahia Morning: Following breakfast, we’ll transfer • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner to the airport in Salvador for our flight to the • Accommodations: Novotel Salvador Rio domestic airport in Rio de Janeiro, which will Vermelho or similar take approximately 2 hours.

Breakfast: At the hotel. Lunch: On your own. We’ll be en route to Rio at lunch time, so you may want to pick up snacks Morning: We’ll set off on a full-day tour or a sandwich at the airport to enjoy during of Salvador this morning, beginning in the our flight. Pelourinho neighborhood. Known locally as Pelo, it is a district of great beauty and Afternoon: Upon arrival in Rio, we’ll transfer to some tragic legacies. The pastel facades of the international airport late this afternoon for the centuries-old buildings surrounding the our flight home. cobbled triangular plaza speak to the elegance of the colonial era, but the very name—which

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40 YOUR M/V CORINTHIAN SMALL SHIP Explore aboard our privately owned, 98-passenger small ship

Discover the coastal wonders of the world aboard the M/V Corinthian. This ocean cruising vessel— which 95% of travelers rated excellent—was acquired in 2014 and refurbished in 2015 with your tastes in mind. The ship holds four groups of 20-25 travelers (with an average of 22), each with its own local Trip Experience Leader, and charts courses throughout Europe—including the British Isles, Spain, Portugal, and France—and Antarctica.

SHIPBOARD FEATURES • Restaurant with single, open seating: • Outdoor common areas: Relish coastal Savor regionally inspired dishes or views from your seat in the outdoor café, American favorites during all buffets and Sun Deck, or hot tub. table-service meals. • English-speaking crew: Enjoy dedicated • Two lounges: Relax with old friends and attention from our international staff new, and participate in onboard discussions throughout your voyage. Plus, all shipboard and lectures. announcements are made in English for • Complimentary beverages: Enjoy house your convenience. beer and house wine—as well as soft • Zodiac crafts: These onboard crafts are drinks—at any time of day while onboard. available to take you to shore in the most • Complimentary wireless Internet access: remote ports. Connect online in cabins and common areas. • Elevator service: An elevator serves all five Please note: Connectivity may be limited at passenger decks. certain points throughout your cruise.

41 M/V CORINTHIAN

CABIN CATEGORIES

Penthouse cabin with 603 601 PHS private balcony – 260 sq. ft. Sun Elevator Deck Cabin with private balcony – VS 245 sq. ft. 604 602 Hot Tub Cabin with forward AA windows – 285 sq. ft. Phoebe Deck Cabin with window – A 235 sq. ft. 519 517 515 Cabin with window – Massage 511 509 507 505 B 225 sq. ft. Sun Outdoor Elevator Deck Cafe Cabin with porthole – 518 516 514 512 510 508 506 C 285 sq. ft. Cabin with window – D 215 sq. ft. Cleo Deck Cabin with window E (partially obstructed) – 215 sq. ft. 433 431 429 427 425 423 421

Bar Lounge Elevator Bridge 430 428 426 424 422 420 Registry: Malta Length: 290 ft. Leto Deck Beam: 50 ft.

Shop Reception 345 343 341 339 337 335 Draft: 12 ft. Discovery Lounge & Library Elevator Cabin Size: 215 sq ft. minimum 344 342 340 338 336 334 Number of Cabins: 50 Ariadne Deck Passenger Capacity: 98 Entered Service: 1990 Restaurant 251 249 247

Elevator Refurbished in: 2015

Infirmary 250 248 246 International crew: 55-65

Athena Deck Passenger Decks: 5 Group Size: 25 travelers, maximum, with 1 Trip This ship complies with the latest international and U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations and is outfitted with the most current navigational and communications technology. It has retractable Experience Leader fin stabilizers to help reduce discomfort during rough seas. Elevator service to all passenger decks

CABIN FEATURES

• Each of the ship’s 49 cabins is at least 215 sq. ft. • All outside-facing with portholes, a window (some with partially obstructed views), or a balcony • Queen-size bed (convertible to two twins) • Complimentary wireless Internet access, sitting area, closet, flat-screen TV, DVD/CD player, telephone, mini-refrigerator, safe • Private bath with shower, hair dryer, and Cabin on the Ariadne deck toiletries

42 Antarctica’s White Wilderness OUR SMALL SHIPS COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY To ensure the safety of all of our travelers, we are requiring that all travelers joining us aboard our small ships must be fully vaccinated against COVID- 2022 Dates & Prices 19 at least 14 days prior to departure of their adventure—and provide proof of their vaccination upon boarding the ship. To calculate your trip price with airfare, add deck price to air add-ons below. For more details, please visit www.oattravel.com/covid-update.

CABIN CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY

PHS Phoebe Deck (Penthouse cabins with private balcony) $12,995 $12,795

VS Cleo Deck (Cabins with private balcony) $12,695 $12,495

AA Cleo Deck (Cabins with forward windows) $12,495 $12,295

A Leto Deck (Cabins with window) $12,395 $12,195

B Ariadne Deck (Cabins with window) $12,195 $11995

C Athena Deck (Cabins with porthole) $11,995 $11,795

D Ariadne/Leto Deck (Cabins with window) $11,795 $11,595

E Ariadne/Leto Deck (Cabins with partially obstructed view, window) $11,395 $11,195

Air Add-Ons JAN 8 JAN 17; FEBRUARY Miami $1500 $1300 New York, Orlando, Washington, DC $1700 $1500 Baltimore, Boston, Detroit, Houston, Newark, Tampa $1800 $1600 Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, San Francisco $1900 $1700 Atlanta, Chicago, Denver $2000 $1800 Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, Seattle $2100 $1900

Additional departure cities are available. Upgrade to Business Class may be available for the international portion of your flight. Call for details. ATC2022

RISK-FREE BOOKING POLICY: RESERVE WITH CONFIDENCE—NOW THROUGH 12/31/21 We will waive any change fees if you transfer to another departure date for any reason—up until 24 hours prior to departure. See details at www.oattravel.com/riskfree-booking.

Prices are per person. Airfare prices include government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges. Standard Terms & Conditions apply, please visit our website: www.oattravel.com/tc. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors.

For specific departure dates, current availability, and detailed pricing, visit www.oattravel.com/atc2022pricing

SAVE UP TO 10% WITH OUR LIMITED LOW-COST SINGLE CRITICAL AIR INFORMATION GOOD BUY PLAN SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE Your travel time will be 9-18 hours and will most likely have at least one The earlier you reserve your departure $2395 on your main trip & FREE on all connection (depending on your gateway and pay in full, the more you’ll save—up extensions. If sold out, be sure to call city). Connecting times in each city will to 10%—plus, you’ll lock in your price. us about our Roommate Matching be between 2-3 hours. Learn more at Program. For details, visit www.oattravel.com/gbd www.oattravel.com/atc2022

Publication Date: 6/11/21

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43 TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Your Passport • Must be in good condition

• Must be valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return to the U.S.

• Must have the required number of blank pages (details below)

• The blank pages must be labeled “Visas” at the top. Pages labeled “Amendments and Endorsements” are not acceptable

Need to Renew Your Passport? Contact the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) at 1-877-487-2778, or visit their website at www.travel.state.gov for information on obtaining a new passport or renewing your existing passport. You may also contact our recommended visa service company, PVS International, at 1-800-556-9990 for help with your passport

Recommended Blank Pages Please confirm that your passport has enough blank pages for this adventure.

• Main trip only: You will need 2 blank passport pages.

• Pre-trip extension to Bariloche: No additional passport pages are needed.

• Pre-trip extension to Chile: You will need an additional passport page, for a total of 3.

• Post-trip extension to Iguassu Falls: You will need 2 additional passport pages, for a total of 4.

• Post-trip extension to Brazil: You will need an additional passport page, for a total of 3.

• Both the Bariloche pre-trip and a post-trip extension: You will need a total of 3 blank passport pages, unless you are on the post-trip to Iguassu Falls, then you will need 4 blank passport pages.

• Both the Chile pre-trip and a post-trip extension: You will need a total of 4 blank passport pages, unless you are on the post-trip to Iguassu Falls, then you will need 5 blank passport pages.

Please note: You might not use all of these pages on your adventure (when you return, some may still be blank) but local officials will want to see that you have them.

No Visas Required Travelers with a U.S. passport do not need any visas for this adventure, including the optional trip extensions.

44 Traveling Without a U.S. Passport? If you are not a U.S. citizen, or if your passport is from any country other than the U.S., it is your responsibility to check with your local consulate, embassy, or a visa services company about visa requirements. We recommend the services of PVS International, a national visa service located in Washington D.C.; they can be reached at 1-800-556-9990 or www.pvsinternational.org.

Traveling With a Minor? Some governments may require certain documentation for minors to enter and depart the country or to obtain a visa (if applicable). For further detail on the required documentation, please contact your local embassy or consulate.

Emergency Photocopies of Key Documents We recommend you carry color photocopies of key documents including the photo page of your passport plus any applicable visas, air itinerary, credit cards (front and back), and an alternative form of ID. Add emergency phone numbers like your credit card company and the number for your travel protection plan. Store copies separate from the originals.

If you plan to email this information to yourself, please keep in mind that email is not always secure; consider using password protection or encryption. Also email is not always available worldwide. As an alternative, you could load these documents onto a flash drive instead, which can do double-duty as a place to backup photos during your trip.

Overseas Taxes & Fees This tour may have taxes and fees that cannot be included in your airline ticket price because you are required to pay them in person onsite. All taxes are subject to change without notice and can be paid in cash (either U.S. or local currency). If applicable, you will receive a list of these fees with your Final Documents.

Special Forms Required for Antarctic Cruise In order for your Final Documents to be issued, you will be required to fill out a medical form and have proof of mandatory emergency evacuation and medical insurance.

Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance Due to the remote nature of Antarctica, all travelers are required to have emergency evacuation coverage of at least $500,000.

• If you purchased our Travel Protection Plan, then you will be covered for $500,000 per person, which meets the minimum required amount.

• If you do not purchase travel protection through us, then you must purchase an alternate Plan. The required medical coverage of $50,000 and emergency evacuation coverage of at least $500,000. In addition, you will need to send evidence of your policy to our Traveler Support Department—either by mailing it in with your medical form (see below)—or by fax

45 to 1-617-346-6792. Please include your reservation number. Must receive this information by 90 days prior to your departure in order to ensure there is no delay in the release of your Final Documents.

Please be advised that your Final Documents will not be released unless you purchase either our Travel Protection Plan or provide us with proof of alternate coverage (that meets the above requirements) by 90 days prior to your departure.

Confidential Medical Form For this trip you will be required to complete a medical form. We will send you detailed information on completing this form approximately 180 days prior to your departure. The medical form must be completed, signed, and stamped by a physician to certify that you are physically fit for this trip.

This information is needed from you at least 90 days before your departure in order to ensure there is no delay in the release of your Final Documents. If you also need to send in proof of emergency evacuation insurance (see above), then you should send proof of this coverage with your medical form.

Please be advised that your Final Documents will not be released unless we have received your completed medical form by 90 days prior to your departure.

Keep in mind that this form needs to be based on a physical evaluation given no more than 6 months prior to your departure date. Let your doctor know about any medical condition you have, particularly cardiac or respiratory disease or diabetes, and discuss the details of the trip itinerary as it pertains to your health. Your trip will take you into remote areas, with no nearby medical facilities. For the cruise portion of your trip the ship’s physician reserves the right to deny any traveler from boarding if they are deemed unfit for the trip, or if they have a medical condition that cannot safely be managed onboard.

46 RIGORS, VACCINES & GENERAL HEALTH

Is This Adventure Right for You? Please review the information below prior to departing on this adventure. We reserve the right for our Trip Experience Leaders to modify participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their condition would adversely affect the health, safety, or enjoyment of themselves or of other travelers.

GROUP SIZE • This adventure has a group size of 20-25 travelers (average of 22) with a local Trip Experience Leader exclusive to O.A.T.

PACING • 13 days, with 9 nights aboard the M/V Corinthian, a two-night hotel stay in Buenos Aires, and a one-night hotel stay in Ushuaia

• International flights from U.S. to Buenos Aires depart around midnight; 2 internal flights of 4 hours each, 1 with pre-dawn wake up

• Air travel time will be 11-17 hours and will likely have at least one connection

• All travelers will go out into the Antarctica environment at once—either on a Zodiac cruise or a shore landing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Walk 3 miles unassisted on uneven terrain and participate in 6-8 hours of activities each day

• Good agility, balance, and strength are needed for this expedition. Unlike traditional cruises, you will board Zodiac boats daily, plus experience a Drake Passage crossing over the course of 4 days, when rough seas and constant ship motion are common.

• We require medical forms be signed and stamped by a doctor, as well as medical coverage of $50,000 and emergency evacuation coverage of $500,000.

• Throughout the expedition, travelers will be a two-day distance from the nearest medical facility; those using mobility aids or with medical conditions that might require immediate attention or evacuation will not be able to board the Corinthian

• The ship’s physician reserves the right to deny boarding to any traveler deemed unfit for this expedition

• We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group’s experience

47 TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION • Uneven surfaces, including ice, slippery rocks, sand, and snow

• Travel by 98-passenger expedition ship, 45-seat coach, and Zodiac

• All landings in Antarctica are wet landings, so weatherproof clothing is mandatory. Please note: Rubber boots will be provided to all travelers.

• Weather and ice conditions and tides may require adjustments to your itinerary to ensure your safety

CLIMATE • Daytime temperatures range from 30-45°F during cruising season

• Expect high winds and rain in Ushuaia

THE #1 THING TO KNOW ABOUT THIS TRIP IS: THIS IS AN EXPEDITION, AND THE NATURE OF THIS TRIP REQUIRES A HIGHER LEVEL OF FITNESS THAN THAT OF OTHER CRUISES.

Steps to Take Before Your Trip Before you leave on this adventure, we recommend the following:

• Check with the CDC for their recommendations for the countries you’ll be visiting. You can contact them online at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel or by phone at 1-800-232-4636.

• Have a medical checkup with your doctor at least 6 weeks before your trip.

• Pick up any necessary medications, both prescription and over-the-counter.

• Have a dental and/or eye checkup. (Recommended, but less urgent)

Vaccines Required

COVID-19 Overseas Adventure Travel requires that all travelers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are able provide proof of their vaccination upon arrival at their destination. A full vaccination is defined as having been inoculated at least 14 days prior to departure by an approved vaccine. This requirement is not contingent on the countries the tour visits, but a strict company policy due to the nature of the pandemic.

Yellow Fever Vaccination: Recommended for Iguassu Falls ONLY The CDC does NOT recommend the yellow fever vaccination for any of the areas we travel to on the main trip or pre-trip extension. However, they do recommend it for the Iguassu Falls post-trip extension, if your health allows. The vaccination is not for everyone. Please discuss this health recommendation with your doctor, because he or she can offer a suggestion tailored to your personal medical history. If you and your doctor decide the vaccination is not right

48 for you, you are NOT REQUIRED to get it. If you and your doctor decide to move forward with the vaccination, then he or she will issue you a Yellow Fever Card that shows you have been vaccinated.

TIP for travelers on the Iguassu extension: If you do get the vaccine, we recommend that you bring your Yellow Fever Card with you on the trip. If you don’t get the vaccine, then we suggest you bring a letter from your medical provider stating that you cannot receive it for medical reasons. If either Argentina or Brazil (the two countries we visit at the falls) makes a last-minute change to its entry policy before you leave, having one of these documents with you could make all the difference.

Other Vaccines At time of writing, there were no required vaccinations for Antarctica, Argentina, Chile, or Brazil. (That is, none of those countries require proof a specific vaccination in order to take this cruise.) However, your doctor might feel that there are some basic vaccinations that you should have updated before you travel. Or there may be vaccinations that he or she recommends for you because of your personal medical history. We suggest you consult with your own physician at least 6 weeks prior to departure, and ask about vaccinations at that time.

If you’d like to know more about possible vaccinations for this trip—or just about health in general while traveling—the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a great resource. You can contact them online or by phone.

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• Online: We suggest you visit the CDC’s website at wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel, where you will find comprehensive information about preventing illness while traveling.

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• By phone: At the CDC’s Hotline toll-free at 1-800-232-4636 24 hours a day.

But please keep in mind that the CDC’s suggestions may not apply to you! For example, you might already have some of the vaccinations they routinely recommend. So be sure to ask your own doctor. A good insect repellant with DEET is also helpful for this trip, as many diseases in this part of South America are mosquito-borne.

Malaria: Not Present The CDC says that malaria is NOT present in the places we visit on this trip. However, if you will be traveling independently to other parts of Argentina or Brazil, then keep in mind that malaria may be present elsewhere. Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease, so the most important steps you can take to prevent it are to use insect repellent and to wear clothing that keeps your arms and legs covered. Malaria is also easily treatable by use of a prescription anti-malarial drug.

To confirm that nothing has changed with the CDC recommendations, a quick check of the CDC website will let you know if there have been updates.

49 Traveling with Medications • Pack medications in your carry-on bag to avoid loss and to have them handy.

• Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers for a quicker security screen at the airport and a better experience if you get stopped by customs while overseas.

• Bring copies of your prescriptions, written using the generic drug name rather than a brand name to be prepared for any unforeseen loss of your medications.

We recommend checking with the State Department for medication restrictions by country: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel- Country-Information-Pages.html. (Pick the country and then follow the links to “Local Laws & Special Circumstances”; if you don’t see any medications specifically mentioned, then you can presume major U.S. brands should be OK).

Staying Healthy on Your Trip Jet Lag Tips

• Start your trip well-rested.

• Begin a gradual transition to your new time zone before you leave or switch to your destination time zone when you get on the plane.

• Attempt to sleep and eat according to the new schedule.

• Avoid heavy eating and drinking caffeine or alcoholic beverages right before–and during– your flight.

• Drink plenty of water and/or fruit juice while flying

• Stretch your legs, neck, and back periodically while seated on the plane.

• After arrival, avoid the temptation to nap.

• Don’t push yourself to see a lot on your first day.

• Try to stay awake your first day until after dinner.

Allergies

If you have any serious allergies or dietary restrictions, we advise you to notify us at least 30 days prior to your departure. Please call our Traveler Support team at 1-800-221-0814, and we will communicate them to our regional office. Every effort will be made to accommodate you.

Water Tap water is safe to drink in Argentina, Chile, and Brazil, but it is processed differently than in the U.S., so it may feel “heavy” if you have a sensitive system. If you prefer bottled water it is readily available and inexpensive, but it is not included in the cost of your tour. On board the ship, safe water is available for you to refill your reusable water bottle.

50 Food We’ve carefully chosen the restaurants for your group meals. Be very careful with food sold from vendors on the street, and with uncooked fruit and other foods. Fruits and vegetables are safe to eat in Argentina.

Dental Exam A loose filling or developing cavity would be difficult to remedy while you are traveling in a remote area. You may want to have a dental exam before your trip.

Drink Plenty of Liquids When you travel, you can easily become dehydrated without knowing it. If your fluid balance is low, you are more susceptible to fatigue and illness. Air travel will dry you out, so drink liquids and avoid alcohol on your flights. During the trip, don’t wait until you feel thirsty to drink. Instead, drink by the clock: drink one to two quarts of water or juice each day, in addition to drinks at meals. If you find yourself tired or unwell, and don’t know why, it may be that you simply need to drink more. Note that tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages are diuretics, and do not help maintain hydration. Antarctica is very dry; you will need water bottles when going ashore.

Sun and Heat Exposure Be sure to wear your hat, and use plenty of sunscreen. Be aware of the signs of heat exposure. Be especially concerned if you feel hot, but are not perspiring. Let us know if you are not feeling well. Most importantly, you must drink plenty of liquids when temperatures are high. In Antarctica, you don’t think of sunburns, but due to the thin ozone layer and all the reflection from snow and water, good sunscreen is a must.

Tips for the Drake Passage/Seasickness The Drake Passage is known for its strong waves and rough seas; it is common for the ship to roll considerably. As it is hard to know in advance how your body will react, it is a good idea to bring a seasickness remedy, if only as a precaution. We recommend that you bring a motion sickness medication, such as Dramamine, to help alleviate any seasickness (please consult with your doctor to determine which medication is right for you). If you prefer patches to an pill, please be aware that motion sickness patches are not available in Argentina, so if you want them, you should bring them with you. Our local staff will advise you on the best time to start taking your medication or wearing your patches to prevent seasickness.

Also, remember not to over eat. The best thing to do for seasickness is to have your stomach full, but with nothing too heavy—crackers, bread, and pasta with light sauce is advisable. Avoid alcoholic drinks the night of embarkation, as you will be in open waters within 3 hours after boarding.

51 MONEY MATTERS: LOCAL CURRENCY & TIPPING GUIDELINES

Top Three Tips • Carry a mix of different types of payments, such as local currency, an ATM card, and a credit card.

• Traveler’s checks are not recommended. They are hard to exchange and not accepted as payment in Argentina or on board the ship.

• Bring cash in U.S. dollars. Depending on the strength of the dollar at the time you travel, you may be able to pay with them without having to exchange money into Argentine pesos. (And if it turns out that you do need pesos, you’ll be able to exchange in Argentina.)

Local Currency For current exchange rates, please refer to an online converter tool like www.xe.com/ currencyconverter, your bank, or the financial section of your newspaper.

Argentina The official Argentinean currency is the peso. Banknote and coin denominations are as follows:

• Banknotes: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 pesos

• Coins: 1, 2, 5 and 10 pesos

In Argentina, U.S. dollars are generally preferred due to the strong exchange rates, but always be sure to ask first. At time of writing, tips to our staff in U.S. dollars are generally more appreciated than tips in pesos. Previous travelers have suggested bringing a mix of different denomination U.S. bills—some small ones for tipping, and some larger ones for exchanging—in good condition. Torn or dirty notes may not be accepted. Bills from the “large portrait” series (post 2013) are best.

Chile The basic unit of currency in Chile is the peso. Banknote and coin denominations are as follows:

• Banknotes: 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, and 20,000 pesos

• Coins: 10, 50, 100, and 500 pesos

In Chile, U.S. dollars are accepted at tourist-related businesses or for large-ticket purchases, but local currency is usually preferred. It can be difficult to change a bill larger than 10,000 pesos in rural areas or in a small business.

Brazil The monetary unit of Brazil is the Real (R$). The R$ is divided into 100 centavos. Banknote and coin denominations are as follows:

52 • Bills: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200

• Coins: 5, 10, 25, and 50 centavos; 1 Real

In Brazil, the local currency is preferred over U.S. dollar. While Brazilian real can be hard to find in the U.S., depending on where you live, you can always bring dollars and exchange them once in Brazil.

How to Exchange Money Since you might be able to pay with U.S. dollars in some locations, exchanging money isn’t as important on this trip as it would be in places like Europe. However, if you want to exchange money before your trip, you can usually do so through your bank or at an exchange office. Your departure airport in the U.S., a travel agent, or an AAA office are also possible outlets.

If you would rather exchange money on your trip, the easiest way is to withdraw funds from a local ATM. The ATM will give you local money and your bank at home will convert that into U.S. dollars.

You can also exchange cash at some banks and at exchange offices called a cambio. To exchange cash, you’ll usually need your passport and bills in good condition (not worn, torn, or dirty). New bills (post 2013) are best.

All exchange methods involve fees, which may be built into the conversion rate; ask beforehand.

Tip: Due to the small amount of cash that you will need for this trip, we recommend that you plan to use your credit/debit card in most places.

ATMs When using the ATM, keep in mind that it may only accept cards from local banks, and may not allow cash advances on credit cards; you might need to try more than one ATM or more than one card.

Many banks charge a fee of $1-$10 each time you use a foreign ATM. Others may charge you a percentage of the amount you withdraw. We recommend that you check with your bank before you depart.

Lastly, don’t forget to memorize the actual digits of your card’s PIN number (many keypads at foreign ATMs do not include letters on their keys—they only display numbers.)

Argentina: ATMs are available in larger cities like Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, and Bariloche, but will not be available in remote locations.

Chile: ATMs are available in larger cities, such as Santiago, but will not be available in remote locations.

53 Brazil: ATMs are fairly common in larger cities and towns, but may not be readily available in undeveloped areas. Not all ATMs are open 24/7—many are only open from 7 am until 10 pm, and then they shut down overnight. (It can be confusing because they may still be lit, even when closed.) Also, keep in mind that not every ATM will accept foreign cards. You may need to try more than one machine.

Credit & Debit Cards Even if you don’t plan on using a credit card during your trip, we still suggest that you bring one or two as a backup, especially if you are planning a large purchase (artwork, jewelry). We also suggest that you bring more than one brand of card (i.e. Visa, MasterCard, American Express) if possible, because not every shop will take every card. For example, although the Discover card is accepted in some countries outside the U.S., it is not widely adopted, so other brands will work at a much larger range of stores, restaurants, etc.

Argentina: Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Buenos Aires for major purchases and in shops associated with the tourist trade (souvenirs, museum gift shops, etc.), but may not be accepted by smaller shops or restaurants. Some businesses add a surcharge of 5-10% to use a credit card; look for the word “recargo”. Some restaurants will accept credit cards—but not all— and you usually cannot leave a tip on a credit card. Visa is commonly accepted, but MasterCard and American Express are not.

Chile: Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in large cities for major purchases and in shops associated with the tourist trade (souvenirs, museum gift shops, etc.), but may not be accepted by smaller shops or restaurants. Some businesses add a surcharge of 2-4% to use a credit card. Credit cards are generally not accepted in more remote locations, such as Easter Island.

Brazil: Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Brazil, especially for major purchases or in businesses that cater to visitors (hotels, souvenirs shops, etc.). Nonetheless, there are some businesses—street vendors, small “Mom and Pop” stores, some restaurants—that are still “cash only”. If you don’t see a credit card logo on the door or the cash register, then check with the cashier or server. In undeveloped areas, cash is usually the preferred form of payment.

TIP: Credit card fraud can occasionally be an issue in restaurants in Brazil, especially if the waiter takes your card away to process the payment. You can easily block this scam by not letting your credit card out of your sight. That is why you will see portable credit card machines in many upscale restaurants in Brazil—they bring the machine to you instead of taking your card away. And in restaurants that don’t have a portable machine, it is completely OK to walk your card to the register and watch as the transaction is processed.

Notify Card Providers of Upcoming Travel Many credit card companies and banks have fraud alert departments that will freeze your card if they see suspicious charges—such as charges or withdrawals from another country. To avoid an accidental security block, it is a good idea to notify your credit card company and/or bank you will be using your cards abroad. You can do this by calling their customer service number a week or two before your departure. Some banks or credit card companies will also let you do this online.

54 You should also double-check what phone number you could call if you have a problem with a card while you are abroad. Don’t assume you can use the 1-800 number printed on the back of your card—most 1 800 numbers don’t work outside of the U.S.!

On Board Ship: Two Separate Bills Will be Issued • Shipboard account: This bill is for any on board purchases (drinks, souvenirs, etc.). This bill is payable at the front desk by cash or credit/debit card only. For cash, we accept U.S. dollars or Euros (on itineraries in Europe). For credit/debit cards, we accept MasterCard and Visa. Other forms of payment, such as checks, Discover, or American Express are not accepted.

• Optional tour account: This bill is for any optional tours taken during the trip and is calculated in U.S. dollars. This bill is paid with your Trip Experience Leader (they will have you fill out a form) by credit/debit card only; other forms of payments such as cash and checks are not accepted. For more information on optional tours—including which cards we accept for payment—see the “Preparing for Your Trip” chapter.

Please note: Payments made by credit card may take up to three months to process. We ask that you use a credit card that will not expire until three months after your trip ends. Because our headquarters are in Boston, the charges may appear to be from Boston or might be labeled as “OPT Boston” (depending on your credit card company).

Exchange Services Due to international banking laws, we are not able to exchange money onboard the ship. If you need to obtain local currency, please see the “How to Exchange Money” section for helpful tips and information.

Tipping Guidelines Of course, whether you tip, and how much, is always at your own discretion. But for those of you who have asked for tipping suggestions, we offer these guidelines.

• O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader: It is customary to express a personal “thank you” to your Trip Experience Leader at the end of your trip. As a guideline, many travelers give $7-$10 USD (or equivalent in local currency) per person for each day their Trip Experience Leader is with them. Please note that these tips can only be in cash. If you are taking any of the optional extensions, your Trip Experience Leader during the extension(s) may not be the same as the one on your main trip.

• Shipboard Crew: If you are sailing aboard the M/V Corinthian, we recommend a flat tip of $16-$18 U.S. per traveler, per day. You’ll give this tip once—at the end of your cruise—and it will be pooled among the entire crew. Crew tips can only be in cash.

• Housekeeping Staff at Hotels: We recommend $1 per room, per night. (This is for hotels only; on the ship Housekeeping are part of crew, so you don’t need to tip them separately.

55 • Taxis: Tipping is not customary, but many locals will round up the fare and let the driver keep the change. For long-distance drives, or for a long period of hire, a tip may be given according to the service received.

• Restaurants, cafes, and bars: In Argentina waiters expect a 10% cash tip when service is good. In Brazil, a 10% service charge is added by law to all restaurant bills, so there’s no need to leave an additional amount unless service is especially good.

Included in Your Trip Price: Gratuities are included for local guides, motorcoach drivers, and Expedition Team on your main trip, extensions, and all optional tours.

56 AIR, OPTIONAL TOURS & STAYING IN TOUCH

Land Only Travelers & Personalized Air Quick Definitions

• Land Only: You will be booking your own international flights. Airport transfers are not included.

• Air-Inclusive: You booked international air with us. Airport transfers are included as long as you didn’t customize your trip’s dates (see next bullet).

• Personalized Air: You booked international air with us, and have customized it in some way. If you have customized your trip’s dates to arrive early, stay longer, or stop on your own in a connecting city, airport transfers will NOT be included. You must also arrange your own accommodations for any additional nights. For your convenience, a preliminary list of your included hotels is available on your My Account at www.oattravel.com/myaccount under “My Reservations”.

Airport Transfers Can Be Purchased For eligible flights, airport transfers may be purchased separately as an optional add-on, subject to availability. To be eligible, your flight(s) must meet the following requirements:

• You must fly into or fly home from the same airport as O.A.T. travelers who purchased included airfare.

• Your flight(s) must arrive/depart on the same day that the group arrives or departs.

Airport transfers can be purchased up to 45 days prior to your departure; they are not available for purchase onsite. To learn more, or purchase airport transfers, please call our Traveler Support team at 1-800-221-0814.

If you don’t meet the requirements above, you’ll need to make your own transfer arrangements. We suggest the Rome to Rio website as a handy resource: www.rome2rio.com.

Air Inclusive Travelers If you have purchased international air with us, there are some points that may be helpful for you to know.

• U.S. Departure: If you are among a group of ten or more travelers who depart the U.S. from your international gateway city, it is our goal to have an O.AT. representative assist you at the U.S. airport with the check-in of your flight. Unless there are extenuating circumstances beyond our control, the representative will be at the check-in counter three hours before your departure time. If you are flying domestically before your international flight, the representative will be stationed at the check-in counter for your departing international flight, not at the domestic arrival gate.

57 • Arrival in Buenos Aires: When you deplane from your flight an O.A.T. representative will meet you at the airport after you exit Customs and assist you with the transfer to your hotel.

• Important note on porters: Airport porters are NOT allowed in the baggage claim area. On arrival, you must take your luggage off the baggage carousel and load it onto a cart, which you will then move through customs. When you exit customs, you’ll handle your cart until reaching your transfer vehicle. Your driver will load your luggage into the transfer vehicle.

• U.S. Return: If you are among a group of ten or more travelers who return to the same U.S. gateway city, a O.A.T. representative will meet you as you exit Customs and help you find taxis, buses, hotel accommodations, or connecting flights. Again, it is our goal to have our Representative waiting to assist your group. In rare instances, unforeseen circumstances may prevent this service.

• Flying with a Travel Companion: If you’re traveling with a companion from a different household, and both of you are beginning and ending your trip at the same airport on the same dates, let us know you’d like to travel together and we’ll make every effort to arrange this (please note, however, that this is not always possible). If you request any changes to your flights, please be sure that both you and your companion tell us that you still want to fly together.

Optional Tours Optional tours are additional add-on tours that allow you to personalize your adventure by tailoring it to your tastes and needs. And if you decide not to join an optional tour? Then you’ll have free time to relax or explore on your own—it’s about options, not obligations.

What You Need to Know • All optional tours are subject to change and availability.

• Optional tours that are reserved with your Trip Experience Leader can be paid for using credit/debit cards only. We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover credit cards; we can also take MasterCard or Visa debit cards as long as the card allows you to sign for purchases. (You won’t be able to enter a PIN.)

• To ensure that you are charged in U.S. dollars, your payment will be processed by our U.S. headquarters in Boston. This process can take up to three months, so we ask that you only use a card that will still be valid three months after your trip is over. The charge may appear on your credit card statement as being from Boston, MA or may be labeled as “OPT Boston”.

• Your Trip Experience Leader will give you details on the optional tours while you’re on the trip. But if you’d like to look over descriptions of them earlier, you can do so at any time by referring to your Day-to-Day Itinerary (available online by signing into My Account at www.oattravel.com/myaccount).

58 Communicating with Home from Abroad

Cell Phones If you want to use your cell phone on the trip, check with your phone provider to see if your phone and service will work outside of the U.S. It may turn out to be cheaper to rent an international phone or buy a SIM card onsite. If you want to use a local SIM, just make certain your phone is “unlocked”, meaning it can accept a local SIM card. If your cell is “unlocked” then you will be able to purchase a local SIM for it and then buy minutes with “Pay as You Go” cards, so that you have a local contact number for your friends and family.

Calling Apps Another option is to use a smartphone app like Skype, FaceTime, or WhatsApp. These services are usually less expensive than making a traditional call, but you’ll need a Wi-Fi connection and the calls may count towards your phone plan’s data allowance. Many smartphones—and some tablets or laptops—come with one of these apps pre-installed or you can download them for free from the appropriate apps store.

Calling Cards & 1-800 Numbers When calling the U.S. from a foreign country, a prepaid calling card can be useful because it circumvents unexpected charges from the hotel. Calling cards purchased locally are typically the best (less expensive, more likely to work with the local phones, etc.). One reminder: Do not call U.S. 1-800 numbers outside the continental United States. This can result in costly long distance fees, since 1-800 numbers do not work outside the country.

Receiving Calls from Home To ensure you are available during your trip to friends and relatives at home, you will receive two copies of your hotel list, including phone numbers, with your Final Documents. One copy is for you to bring, and one is to leave behind with friends or relatives in case they need to contact you during the trip.

How to Call Overseas When calling overseas from the U.S., dial 011 for international exchange, then the country code (indicated by a plus sign: +), and then the number. Note that foreign phone numbers may not have the same number of digits as U.S. numbers; even within a country the number of digits can vary depending on the city and if the phone is a land line or cell phone.

Argentina: +54 Brazil: +55

Chile: +56

59 PACKING: WHAT TO BRING & LUGGAGE LIMITS

Luggage Limits

MAIN TRIP LIMITS

Pieces per person One checked bag and one carry-on per person.

Weight restrictions Varies by airline. As your flights in Argentina are on Aerolineas Argentinas, the weight limit is 33 lbs for checked bags and 17 lbs for a carry-on.

Size Restrictions Varies by airline. Measured in linear inches (length+width+depth). Generally, 62 linear inches is the checked bag limit; carry-on limit is 45 linear inches.

Luggage Type A sturdy, fabric-sided suitcase with built-in wheels and lockable zippers is recommended.

TRIP EXTENSION(S) LIMITS

The Bariloche and Iguassu Falls extensions have the same luggage restrictions as the main trip.

The Chile and Brazil extensions, with regional flights on LATAM, have a 50lbs limit for checked bags and 17lbs limit for carry-ons.

REMARKS/SUGGESTIONS

One suitcase and one carry-on bag per person: Due to the space limitations on bus transfers, you’ll be restricted to one suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. This is to ensure that we have room for everyone’s luggage. We ask that you abide by this limit to avoid inconveniencing your fellow travelers and prevent additional airlines luggage fees (which are your responsibility). Most airlines now charge to check more than one suitcase per person.

Luggage rules: Luggage rules and limits are set by governmental and airline policy. Enforcement of the rules may include spot checks or may be inconsistent. However one thing is the same across the board: If you are found to have oversized or overweight luggage, you will be subject to additional fees, to be assessed by—and paid to—the airline in question.

Don’t forget: • These luggage limits may change. If the airline(s) notify us of any changes, we will include an update in your Final Documents booklet.

60 • It’s a good idea to reconfirm baggage restrictions and fees directly with the airline a week or so prior to departure. For your convenience, we maintain a list of the toll-free numbers for the most common airlines on our website in the FAQ section.

• Baggage fees are not included in your trip price; they are payable directly to the airlines.

• The luggage limits above are based on your regional flights, which may be less than your international flights. Even if your international airline offers a larger weight limit, you will need to pack according to the lower restrictions.

Clothing Suggestions: Functional Tips • Travel light: A good rule of thumb is to gather together everything you want to bring; then take half of that. To have a varied travel wardrobe, yet keep your luggage light, we recommend you select a color scheme and pack color-coordinated clothing items that can be mixed to create different outfits. For more packing and luggage tips, you might want to visit www.travelite.org.

• Pack casual clothes: Comfortable, informal apparel is acceptable at each of your destinations. At dinner, you will not need to don “dressy” clothing; men do not need jackets or ties and women do not need fancy dresses. You may want one or two “smart casual” outfits for the Welcome Reception or Farewell Dinner, but it’s completely up to you.

• Learn from previous travelers: Our travelers’ top three comments about packing are “I wish I had brought less,” “I should have double-checked the weather,” and “You said I’d need (insert something you don’t need here) and I didn’t.” Our suggestions are springboards, not requirements – take them with a grain of salt. Finally, remember the Golden Rule of Packing Light: whatever you think you need at first—take half the clothes and twice the money.

• Comfortable, supportive walking shoes are essential on the extensions: You’ll be on your feet and walking a lot, sometimes over rough and slippery surfaces, so choose your footwear carefully. The soles of your shoes should offer good traction. You can find especially supportive or light hiking shoes designed for walking.

Expedition Clothing As you will experience a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions, our list suggests several layers of clothing. For the warmer climates you visit (such as Buenos Aires or Iguassu Falls on the optional extension), most of your clothing can be made of cotton or cotton-synthetic blends. For the colder climes, consider long-sleeved underwear made from water-wicking synthetics beneath outer layers of wool-synthetic blends and fleece, to stay dry and warm.

• Expedition Gear: Other than boots, parkas, waterproof pants, and potentially a walking stick or trekking pole, it is not necessary to have expedition gear for this trip. For more on boots, our complimentary parkas, or waterproof pants, please see below.

61 • Footwear-Boots are provided: In order to reach the Antarctic Peninsula, you’ll step from the Zodiac into icy water that can be up to 10 inches deep—making protective boots a must. We will provide you with knee-high rubber boots from a stock selection of available sizes (men’s sizes 6 to 14; and women’s sizes 5 to 12; with a calf circumference of approximately 15.7 inches). The boots will be distributed onboard. You may use them for the duration of your cruise and then return them before disembarkation.

• What if we don’t have your size or if you prefer to wear your own boots? In that case the ship staff recommends a pair of waterproof knee-height rubber boots with sturdy soles, such as Rocky rubber mud boots or Wellingtons. Make sure to break in any new footwear before your voyage. All travelers should also bring lightweight boot liners and/or heavy hiking socks for additional warmth.

• Parkas are included: We will provide you with parkas for this trip. We will send you an order form so that you may select your size. Your parka will be sent to you before you depart and will be yours to keep.

• Waterproof pants: Essential to any layering system is keeping the outer layer dry. You must bring water and windproof rain (or ski) pants to wear over your long underwear/leggings and regular pants to keep warm and dry. These waterproof pants should be worn over your knee-high boots when going ashore. We recommend pants with side zippers on the lower part of the leg; they are easier to get on over your boots.

• Gore-Tex and similar fabrics that are waterproof and “breathable” materials that keep out wind and water without trapping excess heat may be excellent. However, these fabrics are expensive and can be damaged by prolonged exposure to salt water. Gore-Tex should be rinsed in freshwater after exposure to salt.

• On excursions: The interior of the ship is heated to a comfortable 70-75° F, but the outdoor environment in the Antarctic summer resembles moderate winter weather in temperate climates. Since the majority of your days during this trip are spent on the Antarctic cruise, part of the list below emphasizes what you will need to dress in layers for this portion of the trip. For an Antarctic shore excursion, a typical layering system consists of long underwear (top and bottom), a warm long-sleeved shirt, warm pants, a sweater, fleece jacket, liner socks plus one to two pair heavier socks for warmth, rubber boots, liner gloves inside heavier outer gloves, warm hat, water- and wind-proof outer jacket, and waterproof outer pants.

Suggested Packing Lists We have included suggestions from Trip Experience Leaders and former travelers to help you pack. These lists are only jumping-off points—they offer recommendations based on experience, but not requirements. You may also want to consult the “Climate” chapter of this handbook.

And don’t forget a reusable water bottle—you’ll need it to take advantage of any refills we offer as we are working to eliminate single-use plastic bottles on all of our trips.

62 Recommended Items ‰Daily essentials: toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, hairbrush or comb, shaving items, deodorant, etc.

‰Hand and/or body lotion (the cold can dry your skin) ‰Spare eyeglasses/contact lenses and your prescription ‰Sunglasses and a neck strap ‰Hand and toe warmers ‰Sunscreen, SPF 45 or stronger (essential for Antarctica) ‰Insect repellent with 30-35% DEET (for optional Iguassu extension) ‰Washcloth (not always supplied) ‰Pocket-size tissues ‰Moist towelettes and/or anti-bacterial “waterless” hand cleanser ‰Flashlight, extra batteries/bulb ‰Photocopies of passport, air ticket, credit cards ‰Travel money purse, worn under your shirt or jacket; money belt ‰Camera, spare batteries, and memory cards ‰A waterproof protector for your camera. Please do NOT use a plastic bag for this purpose— they tend to blow away and cause litter.

Clothing for Land Stays ‰Shirts: A mixture of short and long-sleeved shirts to layer ‰Light rain jacket/windbreaker with hood ‰Shoes and socks: comfortable walking, running shoes, or light hikers ‰Consider casual good-traction shoes, or sport sandals ‰Underwear and sleepwear ‰Trousers/jeans: Comfortable and loose fitting is best for comfort and movement.

63 ‰Walking shorts: Long cut for modesty (for Buenos Aires & optional Iguassu Falls extension)

‰Cotton sweater or sweatshirt for the air-conditioned bus ‰Wide-brim sun hat or visor ‰Swimsuit, for hotel pools or if there is any possibility for a polar plunge in Antarctica

Clothing for Your Antarctic Cruise ‰Shirts: Several turtlenecks and T-shirts for layering and aboard ship. Woolen, knit, cotton sweaters/tops, or polar fleece tops in medium weight for layering.

‰Trousers: Sturdy, warm trousers such as wool-synthetic blends, sweatpants, or quick-dry pants. Bring a pair of warm ski pants if you have them.

‰Waterproof outer pants (rain pants): roomy enough to wear over other clothing. ‰For layering: wool or fleece sweaters, Polartec fleece jacket ‰Scarf or other face protection ‰Long underwear (top and bottom): In silk, polypropylene, or similar. Lightweight is best unless you chill easily, in which case bring medium or heavier weight

‰Warm hat/cap that protects your ears ‰Boots: We will provide boots during your cruise. If you prefer to buy your own, please see the “Expedition Clothing” section on the previous pages.

‰Warm socks: High “outer” socks in a natural fiber like wool or cotton, plus thin liner or “inner” socks in polypropylene or other moisture-wicking synthetics.

‰Parka: We will send you a parka before you depart. Please bring it with you, as you will need it during the cruise.

‰Rain jacket/windbreaker: At least medium-weight with a hood in a waterproof/windproof material (like Gore-Tex). For on deck wear.

‰Gloves: 1 pair light liner gloves plus 1 pair heavier waterproof gloves

Medicines ‰Your own prescription medicines

64 ‰Vitamins ‰Cold remedies: Sudafed/Dristan ‰Pain relievers: Ibuprofen/naproxen/aspirin ‰Laxatives: Senokot/Ex-Lax ‰Antihistamine: Benadryl ‰Stomach upset: Pepto-Bismol/Mylanta ‰Anti-diarrheal: Imodium ‰Band-Aids ‰Moleskin foot pads ‰Antibiotic: Neosporin/Bacitracin ‰Motion sickness medicine (recommended for Drake Passage cruise, Dramamine is available onboard ship)

Optional Gear ‰Travel alarm ‰Compact binoculars ‰Hanging toiletry bag with pockets ‰Basic sewing kit ‰Hand-wash laundry soap, and maybe clothespins/travel clothesline/stopper ‰Electrical transformer & plug adapters—see “Regional Electricity” section ‰Travel journal/note pad/reading material ‰Home address book ‰Photos, small gift for Home-Hosted visit ‰Phrase book ‰Pocket calculator for exchange rates

65 ‰Walking stick or trekking pole (you may be able to find a folding or collapsible version for ease of packing)

Electricity Abroad When traveling overseas, the voltage is usually different and the plugs might not be the same shape.

Voltage Electricity at hotels in Argentina is 220/240 volts. In the U.S. it is 110 volts. Most of the things a traveler will want to plug in—battery chargers, MP3 players, tablets or computers—can run off both 110 and 220/240. But you should check the item or the owner’s guide first to confirm this before you plug it in. Plugging a 110V U.S. appliance into 220/240V service will ruin the motor. If you have something that needs 110 volts—like a shaver or a hairdryer—you can bring a transformer to change the current. (But transformers tend to burn out, so it might be better to leave whatever it is at home.)

Plugs In hotels, the shape of plugs will vary from country to country, and sometimes even within a country depending on when that building was built. Different plug shapes are named by letters of the alphabet—Type A, Type B, and so on. Standard U.S. plugs are Type A and Type B. Here is the list of plugs for the countries on this trip:

Argentina: C and I

Chile: C and/or L

66 Brazil: A and/or C/N. Sockets in Brazil are not uniform. The same hotel might have A sockets in one room and C sockets in another room. Some hotels even have a special socket that can take both A and C plugs. Brazil has also introduced a new plug type (N).

Type C Type I Type L

Availability A constant electricity supply cannot be guaranteed during overnight stays. Travelers dependent on electricity supply (as in the case of those with sleep apnea) should consider a different trip.

67 CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

Buenos Aires, Argentina: While the official high temperatures in summer (December through February) are usually in the 80s, with the humidity it often feels much hotter. It is common to think it is actually in the 90s, so be prepared. The changeable spring and mild fall of Buenos Aires are similar to those seasons in New York City, but the proximity of the South Atlantic makes winter temperatures milder than New York’s comparable months and the possibility of snow almost nonexistent. You might experience some rain at almost any time of the year, as there is no true rainy season. The almost-constant breezes during all seasons except summer refresh this city’s air and renew its skies.

Ushuaia, Argentina: The climate is significantly cooler than in Buenos Aires, but the ocean moderates temperatures and prevents extremely cold or hot weather. The weather here is varied and unpredictable. There is a constant wind from mountains that are snowcapped year-round, which can change from a gentle breeze to a ferocious gale in minutes. The weather on a summer day in Ushuaia can start sunny, turn windy and rainy, return to dazzling sunshine, and then become very cloudy. All the while, temperatures may hold steady around 50-60 degrees F.

Antarctica: When you cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, even though this is the warmest part of Antarctica, high temperatures on many summer days only reach the high 30s. The weather is unpredictable and highly variable, so can be cold and windy, but it can also be quite pleasant. The Antarctic summer brings very long hours of daylight, which are advantageous for observing the area’s wildlife. Temperatures average in the 30s, but the wind chill can make it feel much colder. It is a very dry cold.

Bariloche, Argentina: Technically, the city is named San Carlos de Bariloche, but is known locally as Bariloche. Located in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, the local climate is generally windy, sunny, and cool. In the summer (December to late February/early March) highs are pleasant—in the 60s and 70s—but lows are usually in the 40s. Fall and winter are progressively colder, with snowfall arriving in May and running through September. Spring is mixed—mostly in the 50s, but with an occasional late dusting of snow. It rains variably all year, especially between March-October.

Santiago, Chile: Santiago has such delightful year-round temperatures that its climate is often compared to that of southern California. During your travel season, daytime highs are typically in the 70s and low 90s. Nights are significantly cooler.

Atacama Desert, Chile: The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places in the world, with less than 1 inch of rain a year. As a desert near the Andes Mountains, the Atacama’s climate can experience temperatures from warm to cold. Most of the year, highs are in the 70’s, but in the winter low temperatures can drop to below zero (sometimes reaching -20 degrees due to high altitudes). But no matter when you travel, the nighttime temperatures are always drastically different than the daytime highs—expect a 30 to 40 degree difference. (So if the daytime is a comfortable 75 degrees, the nighttime low will be a cool 55-45 degrees or even lower.)

68 Iguassu Falls, Argentina & Brazil: Iguassu Falls experiences a humid subtropical climate. Temperatures are hot year-round – around 90° (and sometimes feel hotter than they really are because of the humidity). Rainfall is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year. The average humidity most mornings is more than 90%, but it lessens in the afternoon.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Rio is known as a city of sun, considered to have a climate that is a blend of summer and springtime. There are many more sunny days than rainy ones, although being in a tropical climate the weather can be somewhat unpredictable. Being at sea level near the Tropic of Capricorn, it is warm and often humid year-round. Spring and fall are the more temperate seasons and are very pleasant. The sunny spring days are especially bright and clear, with less humidity than other seasons, contributing to the beauty of long-distance views. Summer, considered to be December into March, can have days that get quite hot, with most of the area’s rain falling during this season, although the occasional storms are usually brief.

Salvador, Brazil: Although a large city, Salvador’s climate is reminiscent of a rainforest - warm, sticky, and wet. There is very little variation in temperatures throughout the year. The highs are usually in the 80s; the lows usually in the mid-70s. But with the high humidity and rainfall, it can feel hotter than it actually is. Rain can occur at any time of the year, on any day of any month.

Climate Averages & Online Forecast The following charts reflect the average climate as opposed to exact weather conditions. This means they serve only as general indicators of what can reasonably be expected. An extreme heat wave or cold snap could fall outside these ranges. As your departure approaches, we encourage you to go online to www.oattravel.com/myaccount for your 10-day forecast.

69 Average Daily High/Low Temperatures (°F), Humidity & Monthly Rainfall

MONTH BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA USHUAIA, ARGENTINA

Temp. High-Low % Relative Monthly Rainfall Temp. High-Low % Relative Average # of Days Humidity (am-pm) (inches) Humidity (avg) with Rainfall JAN 87 to 69 86 to 47 4.2 59 to 42 79 13 FEB 84 to 67 89 to 52 4.0 57 to 41 79 13 MAR 80 to 63 90 to 54 4.0 54 to 38 81 14 APR 73 to 57 91 to 59 3.3 50 to 36 83 12 MAY 66 to 51 89 to 60 3.1 43 to 32 83 11 JUN 60 to 46 89 to 62 2.1 40 to 30 82 12 JUL 59 to 45 89 to 62 2.3 40 to 30 84 12 AUG 63 to 48 88 to 57 2.3 43 to 30 83 11 SEP 66 to 50 87 to 53 2.4 48 to 33 79 13 OCT 73 to 55 88 to 56 4.0 52 to 36 75 12 NOV 78 to 61 86 to 53 3.6 55 to 39 74 12 DEC 83 to 65 86 to 48 3.3 56 to 41 74 11

MONTH ANTARCTIC PENINSULA BARILOCHE, ARGENTINA

Temp. High-Low % Relative Avg. # of days with Temp. High-Low % Relative Monthly Rainfall Humidity (am-pm) snowfall Humidity (am-pm) (inches) JAN 38 to 29 86 to 79 16 71 to 44 76 to 41 1.0 FEB 37 to 27 83 to 77 13 71 to 42 77 to 40 1.0 MAR 32 to 21 82 to 78 15 66 to 39 81 to 47 1.6 APR 26 to 12 81 to 79 14 58 to 35 83 to 56 2.4 MAY 22 to 8 82 to 80 14 50 to 33 85 to 67 5.9 JUN 20 to 5 82 to 78 13 44 to 30 87 to 73 6.1 JUL 21 to 5 80 to 81 14 44 to 30 86 to 73 5.7 AUG 21 to 6 80 to 79 13 46 to 30 84 to 64 4.5 SEP 27 to 12 78 to 76 15 51 to 31 83 to 53 2.5 OCT 33 to 19 81 to 78 16 57 to 34 81 to 46 1.6 NOV 34 to 24 81 to 78 15 63 to 38 80 to 42 1.1 DEC 38 to 28 84 to 78 15 68 to 42 78 to 42 1.3

70 MONTH SANTIAGO, CHILE SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, CHILE

Temp. High-Low % Relative Monthly Rainfall Temp. High-Low % Relative Monthly Rainfall Humidity (am-pm) (inches) Humidity (am-pm) (inches) JAN 85 to 54 84 to 37 -- 76 to 50 -- -- FEB 84 to 53 86 to 38 0.1 75 to 50 -- -- MAR 80 to 49 89 to 40 0.2 73 to 48 -- -- APR 72 to 45 91 to 48 0.5 71 to 44 -- 0.2 MAY 64 to 41 94 to 62 2.3 66 to 38 -- 0.6 JUN 58 to 38 94 to 68 3.1 61 to 33 -- 0.1 JUL 57 to 37 95 to 68 3.0 62 to 33 -- -- AUG 61 to 39 95 to 64 2.1 64 to 35 -- 0.1 SEP 65 to 42 93 to 59 1.1 69 to 40 -- -- OCT 71 to 45 92 to 50 0.5 72 to 43 -- -- NOV 77 to 48 89 to 44 0.2 74 to 46 -- 0.5 DEC 82 to 51 86 to 39 0.2 75 to 48 -- 0.1

MONTH IGUASSU FALLS, ARGENTINA & BRAZIL RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Temp. High-Low % Relative Monthly Rainfall Temp. High-Low % Relative Monthly Rainfall Humidity (avg) (inches) Humidity (am-pm) (inches) JAN 88 to 68 80 7.5 91 to 74 87 to 58 5.3 FEB 88 to 68 80 6.3 91 to 74 88 to 56 4.9 MAR 90 to 66 80 6.3 89 to 73 90 to 59 5.3 APR 84 to 61 85 6.7 85 to 70 92 to 61 4.3 MAY 75 to 54 90 7.1 82 to 66 92 to 60 3.1 JUN 73 to 50 90 5.9 80 to 64 91 to 57 2.0 JUL 73 to 50 85 3.9 79 to 62 91 to 55 1.8 AUG 79 to 52 80 5.5 81 to 64 90 to 56 1.8 SEP 81 to 54 80 7.1 82 to 66 89 to 61 2.4 OCT 86 to 59 80 7.5 82 to 68 87 to 60 3.2 NOV 88 to 63 75 8.3 84 to 69 85 to 60 3.9 DEC 90 to 66 75 7.5 88 to 72 86 to 61 5.4

71 MONTH SALVADOR, BRAZIL

Temp. High-Low % Relative Monthly Rainfall Humidity (am-pm) (inches) JAN 86 to 75 76 to 70 3.4 FEB 86 to 75 75 to 69 4.9 MAR 86 to 75 79 to 72 6.3 APR 84 to 75 81 to 76 12.3 MAY 82 to 73 82 to 76 12.3 JUN 80 to 72 80 to 76 9.2 JUL 79 to 71 80 to 75 8.1 AUG 80 to 70 77 to 74 5.1 SEP 81 to 71 76 to 73 3.7 OCT 83 to 73 81 to 76 4.2 NOV 84 to 73 82 to 79 4.9 DEC 84 to 74 81 to 79 4.3

72 ABOARD YOUR SHIP: CABIN FEATURES, DINING & SERVICES ON BOARD

M/V Corinthian

Cabin Amenities Your cabin amenities include a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, TV, in room heating, internal telephones and a mini-refrigerator. Each cabin is appointed with a sitting area, plus the decks and dining rooms are spacious and attractively decorated, providing welcoming locations for relaxing with your traveling companions.

Cabin Assignments You will receive confirmation of your deck and/or cabin category upfront in writing; it will be on your invoice and online in My Account at www.oattravel.com/myaccount. However, your cabin number may not be assigned until you arrive onboard the ship. (This is normal procedure for many small ships.) If there’s no cabin number on your invoice or online, you can presume it will be assigned later and communicated to you when you board.

Dining All meals are taken in the onboard restaurant, which acts as the ship’s dining room. Meals will be a mix of regional specialties and familiar American standards, and will feature a variety of entrée options including vegetarian. Complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks are served with lunch and dinner. A selection of fine wines is also available for purchase, starting at approximately $20-30 per bottle (prices vary according to vintage). Travelers may also bring a bottle of their own favorite wine to dinner to enjoy at their table. Should you care to avail yourself of this service, there will be a corkage fee of approximately $10 per bottle, charged to your cabin account.

If you require a special diet, please request this in advance, you may do so by contacting one of our Travel Counselors. Dining times will vary according to the scheduled daily activities. In keeping with regional custom, dinner may be served at a later hour (around 7:00 pm) than Americans may be accustomed to.

Electricity Cabins are equipped with 110-volt outlets that are designed to fit American plugs. In your bathroom you will find a dual 110/220-volt outlet, for use with electric shavers. While your bathroom does come equipped with a hairdryer, please do not use any other appliances that heat up, such as hair irons or curlers—they tend to short out.

Getting Ashore Getting from ship to shore during an ocean-going voyage is not the same experience as on a river cruise—it requires more balance and agility. We will use the ship’s own fleet of Zodiacs—which are small but study open-air boats holding 8-10 people each—to reach the shore. To get into one

73 of the Zodiacs, you’ll need to go down a steep staircase, and then crew members will assist you as you step from the M/V Corinthian into the Zodiac. Because the Zodiacs are open-air boats, they are more susceptible to splashing. We strongly recommend that you wear your complimentary O.A.T. parka and consider bringing your own waterproof pants for the wet landings.

Internet Access and Email Limited wireless Internet service (WiFi) is available for free onboard. If you want to use it, you’ll need to bring your own device—a laptop, tablet, MP3 player, smart phone, etc.—because the ship does not rent or loan these devices. Instructions on how to connect will be available at Reception. Please keep in mind that our WiFi access onboard is subject to the challenges of travel: ship location, signal availability, and usage volume onboard will affect connectivity and speed. You should expect that there will be times when the Internet is either slow or not available, and that these disruptions can be brief or longer lasting.

Laundry Services There is laundry service available on board, but no dry cleaning. Prices are per piece of clothing and will be provided to you on board.

Medical Services There is always a doctor onboard, as well as all of the basic First Aid supplies. All physician’s fees will be payable directly to the doctor. All specific medicines are the responsibility of each traveler.

Recreational Facilities Our ship features a library, a lounge with a bar, a dining room, and a sun deck. The bar is open from approximately 11 am to 11 pm, and features both complimentary drinks (soft drinks, house beer, house wine, and non-alcoholic cocktails/beer) and drinks for purchase (spirits, alcoholic cocktails, bottled beers, and a selection of wines).

Shipboard Payments Payment for shipboard expenses can be made using major credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard. You will not need a PIN to use your credit card onboard. Personal checks, Discover and American Express are not accepted onboard.

Ship-to-Shore Communications The ship has satellite telephone connections which allows you to call anywhere in accordance with the current local tariffs. You can purchase phone cards at the reception desk for $10, which will give you 15-30 minutes’ worth call time to the U.S. (depending on which state you are calling).

74 Smoking Policy Smoking is prohibited on board, with the exception of a designated outdoor deck area reserved for smokers.

Wheelchairs The ship is not built to accommodate wheelchairs.

Lost & Found Any lost or forgotten items found on board the ship will be held for 90 days from disembarkation. After 90 days, all unclaimed items will be discarded or donated.

Ship Specifications

M/V Corinthian • History: Built in 1990; purchased in 2014

• Size: 290x50 ft

• Capacity: 96 passengers, 56 crew members

• Layout: 48 cabins, 5 decks; Elevator-yes

75 ABOUT YOUR DESTINATIONS: CULTURE, ETIQUETTE & MORE

O.A.T. Trip Experience Leaders: A World of Difference During your adventure you’ll be accompanied by one of our local, expert Trip Experience Leaders. All are fluent in English and possess the skills, certification, and experience necessary to ensure an enriching adventure. As locals of the regions you’ll explore with them, our Trip Experience Leaders provide the kind of firsthand knowledge and insight that make local history, culture, and wildlife come alive. Coupled with their unbridled enthusiasm, caring personalities, and ability to bring diverse groups of travelers together, our Trip Experience Leaders ensure that your experience with O.A.T. is one you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Argentinian and Antarctic Culture Since most modern-day Argentinians are descendants of Spanish and other colonists, Argentinian culture has often been described as European with a Latin American flair. While Argentina was once dominated by indigenous groups with distinct languages, customs, and cultural traditions, native influences aren’t very strong, as Argentina’s indigenous peoples were almost eliminated by the Spanish.

Spanish colonization began in Argentina in the early 1500s, and within a century, about 90% of Argentina’s indigenous populations had been eradicated at the hands of colonialists. The gauchos, however, remain a proud symbol of Argentinian culture. These iconic cowboys of mixed European and indigenous descent began roaming the Pampas grasslands of Argentina on horseback beginning in the 18th century.

Due to centuries of Spanish rule and other European influences, Argentina developed into a majority Roman Catholic nation. Catholic holidays are observed and celebrated and there are countless churches spread throughout the country. Gregarious by nature, Argentinian culture often revolves around mate, a bitter tea that is shared by all. They love talking tango and football, but anything about the Perón era and the Falkland Islands remain highly sensitive topics with Argentinians.

While Antarctica may lack permanent residents and a unique culture, the region does have a strong culture of science. With the first sighting of Antarctica in 1820, this ice-bound continent saw over a century of conquest and exploration before the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 was signed into effect. At the time, seven countries had made claims to different parts of the region: New Zealand, Australia, France, Norway, the United Kingdom, Chile, and Argentina. This new treaty neither recognized nor rejected these countries’ claims but forbid any assertion of new claims. Essentially, the treaty reserves the entire continent for peaceful purposes and scientific research. Since the signing, a total of 38 countries have joined the treaty and a new era of conservation and science has started in Antarctica.

76 Today, permanently manned research stations are maintained by several countries. In the summer months, there are up to 5,000 staff working, and, in the winter months, this figure drops to only 1,000 staff. Life for residents is extremely monotonous in this Arctic tundra. Staff live and work very closely with each other, and food supplies are rationed per person, per year.

Scientific knowledge and advances in this region have been instrumental to helping the world understand our planet. The Special Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), a politically independent body, has helped coordinate research activities in Antarctica, as well as Antarctic programs that relate to worldwide projects, such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In fact, it was at the British Halley research station that the hole in the ozone layer was discovered in 1985. It was this discovery that brought ecology to the forefront of the international political agenda.

Argentinian Cuisine How to sum up Argentine cooking in just a few words? Probably: Meats, Italian-style pasta, and coffee.

Beef, or bife (beef-eh), is the staple of Argentina and the golden El Dorado of her economy. Somewhere around 51 million Aberdeen Angus and Hereford cattle graze in the pampas and, thanks to the gauchos, provide locals with abundant, tasty fare. Restaurant menus everywhere in the country feature some type of beef selection, and lamb is popular too. For lighter fare—or for vegetarians—look for the many pasta dishes on offer, a legacy of decades of immigration from Italy. And at the end of your meal enjoy a strong cup of European-style coffee served as an espresso, latte, or cappuccino. Some dishes to look for are:

• Asado: Argentine-style BBQ, usually beef or lamb grilled over the coals or roasted on an open fire.

• Parrillada: A mixed grill platter that includes a bit of everything—choripan (sausage), costillas (ribs), and either carne (beef) or pollo (chicken). This may also include cuts that are less familiar to Americans, such as chinchulines (small intestines), mojellas (sweetbreads), or morcilla (blood sausage).

• Steak (bife): Various cuts are available, but be warned that if you don’t specify how you want it cooked, it will likely come medium to well done. Surprisingly, it can be hard to get rare or medium rare; it is just not common to order it that way here.

• Chimichurri: A spicy sauce with an olive oil base, good on everything, especially empanadas.

• Empanadas: Fried or baked pastries stuffed with meat and vegetables. Often served as a bar snack or appetizer, but order a few different kinds and you’ll have a meal.

• Dulce de leche: A milk caramel topping that Argentines eat with all sorts of desserts and is used as the filling in alfajores cookies. There are so many different kinds, that you may see shops selling nothing but this sweet treat.

77 • Mate: A type of caffeinated herbal tea, often drunk in a social way from a gourd-shaped cup with a special straw.

• Wines: Argentina is known for its red wines, which pair well with all the beef, steak, and lamb on the menu. Malbec in particular is a renowned local grape.

A finally, one note of precaution: Argentines thoroughly salt almost everything, particularly meats and even salads sometimes. If you dine out, you may want to request unsalted food. When you order, simply tell the waiter no use (oo-say) sal, por favor.

Chilean Cuisine Chile is a cosmopolitan country, and this is strongly reflected in its food and drink. Santiago, for instance, is filled with French, Chinese, Italian, and Spanish restaurants. But the best way to dine is to sample from the great quantity of foods and beverages that are typically Chilean. Some common ingredients include merken (a smoked chili pepper), corn, and—courtesy of the country’s long coastline—Pacific Coast seafood such as king crab, conger eel, razor clams, and locos (a type of sea snail).

• Empanadas: At the head of the list comes the empanada, a stuffed pastry shaped like a small turnover filled with meat and vegetables. In other countries the meat is usually beef, but in Chile you’ll find many variations, including seafood and chicken.

• Humitas: Steamed corn cakes wrapped in corn husks—rather like the Mexican tamales, but less seasoned.

• Cazuela de ave: A kind of “souped-up soup.” It contains rice, corn, green beans, chicken, carrots, pumpkin, salt, and a number of herbs.

• Curanto is not so much a dish as a complete dinner, similar to a clambake, low country boil, or luau. When made the traditional way, a mixture of sausage, pork or chicken, seafood, corn, potatoes, and other vegetables are cooked over coals in a covered pit. In cities, it is made in casserole pots and served in some restaurants.

• Centolla (southern king crab): While you won’t see this on the menu everywhere, you may find it in southern towns like Punta Arenas. Other types of seafood to look for include machas a la parmesana (parmesan clams) and paila marina (seafood soup).

• Chacareros: Sandwiches with steak or chicken, topped with cheese, tomatoes, green beans, and sauce.

• Sopaipillas: Fired pumpkin fritters that are often eaten as a street snack. These can be sweet or savory.

• Drinks: Chile’s world-famous grapes are the foundation of its three most popular drinks. First, of course, is wine itself. Grapes are also used to make chicha, a brownish beverage somewhat reminiscent of apple cider with added punch. The last, and most powerful, is aguardiente, which translates literally into “fire water,” although it is more commonly called “pisco” and is used to make delicious pisco sour cocktails.

78 Lastly, one warning: The coffee in Chilean restaurants and in most homes is usually instant. So if you prefer brewed or specialty coffees, look for a cafe instead.

Brazilian Cuisine Brazil’s cuisine varies from region to region, due to its mixed population of native Brazilians and immigrants, as well as its large size. The cuisine sees heavy influences from the Europeans who colonized much of South America, from the Africans who were brought over as slaves, and from the other nearby Amerindians. Common ingredients utilized by native Brazilians are cashews, cassava (a shrub with a starchy root, often called yuca), guarana (a climbing planet with fruit and seeds), acai (a fruit often compared to blackberries and unsweetened chocolate in taste), cumaru (a flowering tree with a bitter seed), and tucupi (a yellow sauce from the manioc root in the Amazon). As more Europeans settled into the country, they added wheat, wine, leafy vegetables, and dairy to the diet. Other common ingredients used include tropical fruits like coconuts, papayas, mangos, pineapples, oranges, and passion fruits. In popular dishes, you are likely to find rice, beans, cassava, or cornflour listed as a main ingredient, as they are firm staples of the cuisine. Dishes to try are:

• Feijoada: A stew with heavy Portuguese influences, made of black beans and pork, with garlic rice, cassava flour, collard greens, and vinaigrette

• Feijao tropeiro: Popular in southeastern Brazil and made with collard greens, eggs, beans, bacon, pork, and cassava flour

• Acaraje with vatapa: A dish popular in the northeastern region with west African influences, it is made of deep-fried ball of peeled back-eyed peas, onions, and salt, filled with vaatapa – a paste of shrimp, coconut milk, bread, ground peanuts, and palm oil, that was brought over by West Africa slaves.

• Escondidinho de frango com mandioca: A northeast region dish of chicken hidden under cassava puree

• Moqueca: Best known as the Brazilian Fish Stew, this dish is most popular in the northeast, with the ingredients different per region. Common made with some variation of seafood, like shellfish, shrimp, fish, etc., and served with rice

• Pastel: A popular street food of flat fried dough filled with melted cheese and minced meat

• Empada: Little pies filled with chicken, fish, palmito (heart of palm, a vegetable from the inner core of palm trees such as coconut or acai trees), or chocolate

• Mousse de maracuja: A dessert mouse made from passion fruits

• Beijinho: Originally from Portugal, these truffles were adapted away from almonds to the more local coconut. This dessert is made with sweetened condensed milk, coconut flakes, butter and caster sugar

79 Brazil also offers its own style of barbecue: churrascaria, where a server comes to your table with skewers of many varieties of meat and cuts it off directly onto your plate. Or for an inexpensive meal try a comida por kilo, self-service buffets where you pay by weight.

Travel in South America Part of the adventure of this trip is the possibility that things may change. Local influences may make it impossible for us to follow the planned itinerary exactly and the sequence of sites visited may change. Rest assured that we have considerable experience at responding to changing circumstances on the spot. Our goal is always to offer you the best travel experience and the most memorable explorations of this intriguing land.

Complex, multi-layered cultural traditions and stunning natural geography make South America a fascinating destination. To get the most enjoyment out of your trip, remember that many South American countries are still considered developing nations, and be aware that you may be approached to buy crafts or solicited by children to take photographs.

In restaurants, hotels, and at cultural sites, everything works according to a slower sense of time than what you are used to. It’s best to wind down and adjust to the local pace and philosophy.

Taking Photographs The etiquette of photographing most people in South America is about the same as it would be on the streets of your hometown. You need permission to take a close-up, but not for a crowd scene. Consent is especially important if you want to take a photo of a child or minor—ask their parent for permission first. To get a great portrait, show interest in your subject and try to have a bit of social interaction to put them at ease. Then use sign language to inquire if a picture is OK.

Safety & Security As you travel, exercise the same caution and awareness that you would in a large American city. Don’t be overly nervous or suspicious, but keep your eyes open. If you are venturing out after dark, go with one or two other people.

Carry a one-day supply of cash in your pocket. Carry most of your money, and your passport, in a travel pouch or money belt under your shirt. Replenish your pocket supply when you are in a safe and quiet place, or in our vehicle. Don’t leave valuables unattended in your hotel room. Most hotels will offer use of a hotel safe at the front desk or an electronic in-room safe (for which you can set your own personal number). Please utilize them.

Pickpockets may create a sudden distraction. In any sort of puzzling street situation, try to keep one hand on your wallet or money belt. If an encounter with a local turns out to be long and complicated and involves money or your valuables, be very careful. Con artists sometimes target travelers.

80 Regional Flights in South America In South America, it is simply a fact of life that schedules for internal flights often change on short notice. When this happens, our air travel experts strive to get you on new flights as close to the original schedule as possible, but limited availability of seats may require us to use early- morning flights or change the day of the flight. If schedule changes make it necessary, we may have to rise before dawn on some days where early-morning wake-ups are not mentioned in your printed itinerary.

Responsible Travel in Antarctica We do our best to have a minimum negative impact on local cultures and the natural environment in every country where we operate trips. Our goal is to leave no trace on the natural environment, or to leave places better than we find them. As you travel in Antarctica, your ship’s expedition staff will follow strict guidelines to protect the environment. Please cooperate enthusiastically, and make it your own priority to keep this uniquely unsullied wilderness intact in all its pristine beauty. Here’s what we ask of you as part of this effort.

The #1 rule is: Follow all instructions given onsite faithfully.

Protect the Wildlife Taking or harmful interference with Antarctic wildlife is prohibited except in accordance with a permit issued by a national authority.

• Do not feed, touch, or handle birds or seals, or approach or photograph them in ways that cause them to alter their behavior. Special care is needed when animals are breeding or molting.

• Do not damage plants, for example by walking, driving, or landing on extensive moss beds or lichen-covered scree slopes.

• Do not bring non-native plants or animals into the Antarctic.

Respect Protected Areas & Scientific Research • Know the locations of areas that have been afforded special protection and any restrictions regarding entry and activities that can be carried out in and near them. Observe applicable restrictions. (Your Expedition Staff will tell you which areas are protected and what to do during the trip.)

• Do not damage, remove, or destroy Historic Sites or Monuments or any artifacts associated with them.

• Do not interfere with scientific research, facilities or equipment.

81 Be Safe Be prepared for severe and changeable weather and ensure that your equipment and clothing meet Antarctic standards. Remember that the Antarctic environment is inhospitable, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous.

• Keep a safe distance from all wildlife, both on land and at sea.

• Take note of, and act on, the advice and instructions from your leaders; do not stray from your group.

• Do not walk onto glaciers or large snow fields without the proper equipment and experience; there is a real danger of falling into hidden crevasses.

• Do not enter emergency refuges (except in emergencies). If you use equipment or food from a refuge, inform the nearest research station or national authority once the emergency is over.

• Respect any smoking restrictions, particularly around buildings, and take great care to safeguard against the danger of fire. This is a real hazard.

Keep Antarctica Pristine Antarctica remains relatively pristine, the largest wilderness area on Earth. It has not yet been subjected to large-scale human perturbations. Please keep it that way.

• Do not dispose of litter or garbage on land. Open burning is prohibited.

• Do not disturb or pollute lakes or streams. Any materials discarded at sea must be disposed of properly.

• Do not paint or engrave names or graffiti on rocks or buildings.

• Do not collect or take away biological or geological specimens or man-made artifacts as a souvenir, including rocks, bones, eggs, fossils, and parts or contents of buildings.

• Do not deface or vandalize buildings or emergency refuges, whether occupied, abandoned, or unoccupied.

International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators Founded by seven tour operators in 1991, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) aims to promote environmentally responsible private sector travel to Antarctica. Over the years, the organization has grown to include more than 100 outfitters - including us. Members establish and adhere to procedures, restrictions, and guidelines that ensure visitors have a safe and enriching experience. Though participation is entirely voluntary, and Antarctic tourism continues to grow, IAATO has enjoyed unprecedented success. By observing the following principles, tour operators have not only supported Antarctic research, but have also had no discernible impact on the environment.

82 Working within the Antarctic Treaty System Established in 1961, the Antarctic Treaty designates the continent as “a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science.” Today, nearly 50 countries have adopted the treaty, resulting in a global partnership governing Antarctic activities. The treaty aims to reduce human impact in three primary ways, all of which we strictly adhere to on our voyage:

• Limits the size of expedition ships so that no vessel exceeding 500 passengers can land in Antarctic

• Requires tour operators to coordinate with one another so that no two organizations land at the same location at the same time

• Limits the size of groups so that no more than 100 travelers are allowed onshore at once

Highlighting Education Through Travel IAATO members believe that a trip to Antarctica should be more than just an epic journey to the bottom of the world - it should be an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the complex natural forces and environmental issues that shape this incredible continent. Our role as a tour operator is to foster a better understanding of Antarctica and highlight its value through lectures and firsthand experience. By instilling travelers like you with this knowledge, we give them the resources to be ambassadors for the continent upon returning home.

Encouraging Citizen Scientists Antarctica is an unparalleled scientific resource - and the information you gather during your visit can be part of the inquiry. For example, by submitting photographs of the wildlife you encounter on your trip to researchers, you could provide invaluable data about their movement, behaviors, and evolution - all of which is still relatively scarce.

How Does This Impact My Expedition? As a member of the IAATO, we coordinate our Antarctic landings with other tour operators in order to limit our impact on the environment. Your actual expedition itinerary will depend not only on the availability of landing sites, but also on constantly changing weather, ice conditions, and wildlife-viewing opportunities. Your safety is our top priority; your Captain and Expedition Leader will assess conditions throughout your journey to determine the best route and landing opportunities.

Buenos Aires in Brief

City Layout and Details The real heart of downtown Buenos Aires is only about a 16- by 10-block rectangular area. Outside of that hub, the city sprawls for mile after mile in all directions. Within this central zone you’ll find the city’s major commerce, shopping, and nightlife spots. The streets you’ll need to know to

83 get around on your own are Avenida de Mayo, Avenida 9 de Julio, Avenida Corrientes, and Calle Lavalle—plus Calle Florida, a lively shopping thoroughfare that runs from Plaza San Martin to Avenida de Mayo, near Plaza de Mayo. Florida and Lavalle streets are closed to vehicles.

Avenida 9 de Julio is so wide that each side has its own name—Carlos Pellegrini on the near (east) side and Cerrito on the far (west) side. The central portion is called 9 de Julio. The Plaza de la Republica, marked by a 220-foot-high obelisk, is on 9 de Julio. It fringes the entertainment and theater district that thrives particularly on two parallel streets—Calle Lavalle and Avenida Corrientes. These two streets represent the “Broadway” of Buenos Aires. The area bustles day and night.

Buenos Aires’s “in” area is Recoleta, home of many posh restaurants and clubs and a popular meeting place, as well as Puerto Madero, located near the dock area. San Telmo is the oldest part of town and Caminito is the colorful main street of La Boca, an old picturesque Italian section.

Newspapers and Magazines English-language newspapers and magazines are available in Argentina, including the locally- published Buenos Aires Herald, some U.S. newspapers, and some British publications. But keep in mind that English-language materials will usually be available only in large cities like Buenos Aires.

Post Office The main post office is at Sarmiento 151. It is open from 8 am to 6 pm and closed Saturdays and Sundays.

Things to Do If you prefer to do some advance research, here are a few popular neighborhoods for exploring during free time that you can look up in a guidebook or online.

• City Center: Wander through the city’s main square, the Plaza de Mayo, and take in views of the Casa Rosada (literally “the Pink House”; Argentina’s version of the White House). Nearby sights include the Museo Bicentennario, which covers Argentina’s history from a political viewpoint, and the Cathedral. There are also several shops and cafes in the area.

• San Telmo: A historic neighborhood with cobblestone streets that was once the home of bohemian artists and still retains an artsy-chic vibe. This is a good destination for a Sunday visit when a busy antiques market fills the neighborhood’s main square, Plaza Dorrego. There are also several museums nearby, such as the Museum of Modern Art (nicknamed “Mamba”) and the National History Museum; plus an archeological site called El Zanjon de Grandos, which features underground tunnels dating back to 1730.

• Recoleta: This upscale area offers more than just the famed cemetery. It is also the home of the city’s most prestigious art collection at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. (Amongst other things, this fine arts museum is known for its collection of Impressionist works.) On weekends it hosts the Feria Artesanal street market.

84 • Puerto Madero: This dockside area is a popular destination for tourists and business travelers alike. Visit museums and art galleries, such as the De la Carcova Museum, try a local steakhouse, or marvel at the impressive new skyscrapers.

• Palermo: Shoppers, caffeine junkies, and nature lovers will all want to check out this area, which is known for hip boutiques, abundant cafes, and open-air parks—including a Japanese garden. But if you’d like to explore in Palermo, there’s one important thing to note: Palermo is a large area that encompasses several smaller neighborhoods like Palermo Hollywood and Palermo Soho. Ask our local staff which of these sub-neighborhoods he or she recommends for your interests.

Santiago in Brief

City Layout and Details The main boulevard in Santiago is the two-mile-long Avenida Bernardo O’Higgins, referred to as the Alameda. It is a lovely tree-lined thoroughfare that slices across the city center; at its mid- point are pedestrian walks. Stretched along it are such notable sites as The National Library, the University of Chile, and the Catholic University.

The downtown area is shaped somewhat like a rectangle. The four avenues and landmarks that form the “sides” are the Plaza de Armas on the north, near which you’ll find many restaurants; Bernardo O’Higgins (the Alameda), the popular promenade on the south; the Cerro Santa Lucia on the east, a spacious park with a 230-foot-high summit overlooking the city; and the Plaza de la Constitucion on the west, site of the Palacio de la Moneda, the president’s working office.

The Alameda extends to the Plaza Italia and then turns into Avenida Providencia. Avenida Providencia continues for miles away from the city center and is lined with many good restaurants. At the 2000 block, Avenida Providencia is intersected by the main street of Avenida Pedro de Valdivia. Avenida Vitacura is an area that features many nightspots.

Post Office The main post office in Santiago is on the Plaza de Armas. Look for the Correo Central. It is open 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, and closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Rio de Janeiro in Brief

City Layout and Details Rio de Janeiro is a city of contrasts. Nestled between steep mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Rio is justly famous for its glorious beaches and emerald islands. The city itself offers colonial buildings side by side with modern glass skyscrapers, set against the backdrop of lush forests close by on the green hillsides. Rio is known as a fun city, and its residents like to say it is high on life. It is a city of golden beaches, the samba, and its festive Carnival. And high above all this

85 stands Rio’s iconic landmark, the statue of Christ the Redeemer. The city’s other well-known landmark, the Sugar Loaf Mountain, is also a sight unique to Rio. The famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are nearby, close to some of the main attractions of the city.

Rio is divided into four zones—the Centro, Zona Norte (north), Zona Sul (south), and Zona Oeste (west). Rio’s historic buildings and its museums and galleries are located in and around the Centro zone. The city’s biggest attractions, including its beaches, are found in Zona Sul. Because Rio’s districts are spread out, public transport is recommended to get to an area, and then you can explore on foot.

Post Office There are post offices all over town—look for the yellow and blue sign saying correios. The international airport also has a post office branch.

Local Transportation Subway: The subway in Rio (Metrô Rio) is quite good. It is safe, clean, air-conditioned, and efficient. There are two lines in operation from Monday to Saturday from 6 am to 11 pm. Line 1 runs from Siqueira Campos (Copacabana) to Sãens Pena (Tijuca), while Line 2 runs from Estacio (Centro) to Pavuna, in the north of the city. Metrô tickets are only available for purchase at the station.

Buses: Buses are also good—they are inexpensive and run regular routes to all parts of the city. Tickets are available for purchase from the cashier, who sits next to the turnstile at either the back or the front of the bus. An integrated Metrô and bus pass, called Metrô/Ônibus, is available.

Taxis: Yellow taxis operate with a meter and can be hailed on the street. The flag, bandeira, indicates the price. Special taxis—either blue or red—operate from the airports. Payment is by pre-paid vouchers, which are available for purchase at airport kiosks. Radio taxis are safe and reliable but more expensive than yellow taxis. Brazilians generally do not tip taxi drivers, although rounding the total fare up to the nearest real is appreciated.

Limousines: Most hotels can provide a private car service. Check prices beforehand. We recommend that you ask your Program Director to assist you with these transportation arrangements.

Driving in the City: Rio has such a good public transport system that there is little need to drive on your own. If you do attempt it, you will need a good sense of direction to cope with the hectic traffic and confusing one-way streets.

Shopping: What to Buy, Customs, Shipping & More There may be scheduled visits to local shops during your adventure. There is no requirement to make a purchase during these stops, and any purchase made is a direct transaction with the shop in question, subject to the vendor’s terms of purchase. O.A.T. is not responsible for purchases you make on your trip or for the shipment of your purchases.

86 Returns If you discover an issue with an item, you should contact the vendor directly and expect that any resolution will take longer than it would in the U.S. We recommend that you keep a copy of all your receipts, invoices, or contracts, along with the shop’s contact information. Keep in mind, local practice may vary from U.S. standards, so don’t assume that you have a certain number of days after the purchase to speak up or that you are guaranteed a refund.

Crafts & Souvenirs

Argentina Argentina is world-famous for its leather goods and you’ll find them readily available in Buenos Aires. Popular buys include belts, jackets, boots, shoes, skirts, pants, briefcases, and purses. These come in a rainbow of pastels and vivid colors, and a variety of textures from rough suedes to soft leathers. Other items worth considering include wool sweaters, clothing made of the Argentine equivalent of cashmere, ponchos, wine, and antique silver gaucho accessories. Top- quality jewelry is also sold, with the best buys being items made with Inca Rose or rhodochrosite. Argentina is one of the few places in the world where this is found and it is used in everything from jewelry to carved figures.

Bargaining: Argentina does not have a bargaining culture; prices in shops are fixed. The only place you may be able to bargain is in the open-air markets. If you try to bargain at a market, keep in mind that if you make an offer, you should be prepared to buy at that price. Bring a mix of small bills so that you can pay in exact change.

Chile Among Chilean goods, the excellent textiles are worth perusing. For “typical” items, colorful hand-woven ponchos are a good buy, as well as vicuna rugs, and—although perhaps a little heavy for air travel—there is excellent artisan copper work. Chilean stones have achieved much popularity abroad, and there are many “rock shops” in the city and suburbs selling quality work in lapis lazuli, Chilean jade, amethyst, agate, onyx, and others. Salmon, canned and smoked, is also a good buy.

Bargaining: In Chile, shops generally have fixed prices. In places other than shops (like markets), you may be able to bargain. The only rule is that if you make an offer, you should be prepared to buy at that price. Bring a mix of small bills so that you can pay in exact change.

Brazil Brazil is a shopping bonanza. Traditional handicrafts like wooden carvings, masks, ceremonial figures in wood or clay, and handmade lace or textiles complete for your attention with modern brands like Havaianas flip-flops, and Granado beauty products. To make your own caipirinha cocktails at home, bring back a bottle of the local sugarcane liquor called cachaca. Or for a non- alcoholic option, chose a bag of Brazilian coffee. Other items for sale include soccer memorabilia and props for the yearly carnival festival.

87 U.S. Customs Regulations & Shipping Charges For all things related to U.S. Customs, the ultimate authority is the U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection. Their website, www.cbp.gov has the answers to the most frequently asked questions. Or you can call them at 1-877-227-5511.

The top three points to know are:

• At time of writing, your personal duty-free allowance is $800 for items brought with you. Items totaling more than $800 are subject to duty fees.

• Items shipped home are always subject to duty when received in the U.S. Even when the shop has offered to include shipping and duties in the price, this typically means shipping to the nearest customs facility and payment of the export duties—not door-to-door shipping or payment of the import duties. All additional duties or shipping charges would be your responsibility. Unless an item is small enough to send by parcel service (like FedEx), chances are you will need to arrange shipping or pick-up once the item is in the U.S. and will need to pay customs duties.

• It is illegal to import products made from endangered animal species. U.S. Customs & Border Protection will seize these items, as well as most furs, coral, tortoise shell, reptile skins, feathers, plants, and items made from animal skins.

Agricultural Statement for Chile Like some parts of the U.S. such as California and Hawaii, Chile severely restricts the entry of agricultural products to protect against the accidental transport of pests. Chile’s requirements are very strictly enforced and incur large fines for violation. If you are arriving in Chile by air, we advise you to discard any fruit, nuts, vegetables, seeds, dairy products including cheese, flowers (including dried flowers), or unprocessed meats before landing.

If you are arriving by air, the flight attendants will distribute an Agricultural Products form that you must complete. On this form you’ll be asked to declare whether or not you are bringing any fruits, nuts, or other organic products into Chile. If you are carrying any items of this nature, you must declare them on this form. Fines of up to $200 could result if customs officers find even a simple pack of peanuts or an apple.

88 DEMOGRAPHICS & HISTORY

Argentina

Facts, Figures & National Holidays • Area: 1,073,518 square miles

• Capital: Buenos Aires

• Languages: Spanish is the official language. English is widely spoken in major cities and tourist centers.

• Location: Argentina is bordered by Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, and Chile

• Geography: Located in the South and West Hemisphere, Argentina features a diverse landscape ranging from the ice fields of Patagonia to the fertile pampas to the Andes Mountains.

• Government Type: Republic

• Population: 45,376,763

• Religions: Roman Catholic 92%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 2%, other 4%.

• Time Zone: Argentina time (ART) is 3 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time. Generally Argentina is 1 hour ahead of Eastern Time in the U.S. So usually, when it is 6am in Washington D.C. it is 7am in Buenos Aries. But Argentina doesn’t use daylight saving time like the U.S. does, so from November to March there is a 2 hour difference—6am in D.C. is 8am in Buenos Aires.

89 National Holidays: Argentina

In addition to the holidays listed below, 05/01 Labor Day / May Day Argentina celebrates a number of national 05/25 National Day/May 1810 Revolution holidays that follow a lunar calendar, such as Carnival and Easter. To find out if you will be 06/20 Flag Day traveling during these holidays, please visit www.timeanddate.com/holidays. 07/09 Independence Day

01/01 New Year’s Day 3rd Monday in August General San Martin Day

03/24 Memorial Day 2nd Monday in October Colombus Day

04/02 Day of the Veterans 12/08 Feast of the Immaculate Conception

12/25 Christmas Day

Argentina: A Brief History Little is known about societies that occupied prehistoric Argentina, though fossil records indicate a presence in the region of today’s Patagonia as early as 11,000 B.C. The Spanish arrived in Argentina early in the 16th century and would rule the country for the next 300 years. Spain’s grip on Argentina began to loosen during events that began in 1806, when the British overpowered Spanish military forces in Buenos Aires and attacked the Malvinas Islands (later known as the Falkland Islands). When word arrived in Argentina that Napoleon had conquered cities in Spain and overthrown the Spanish king, the people of Argentina were inspired to rule themselves, which brought about independence in 1816.

With the help of an influx of immigrants late in the 19th century, Argentina’s economy began gathering strength. Its continued growth in the initial decades of the 20th century was often at the expense of the working class. Juan Perón, who was elected president in 1946, recognized the plight of workers and sought to empower them by increasing union membership and expanding social and educational programs. When Argentina’s economy declined in the early 1950s, he became increasingly authoritarian. After the death of his first lady in 1952, the charismatic Eva “Evita” Perón whom the workers loved, Juan began losing support and was eventually overthrown in a violent coup in 1955. Forced into exile by the military, Juan Perón fled to Paraguay and then settled in Spain in 1960.

Continuing to wield influence from afar, Perón returned to power in 1973 in a special election, with his new wife Isabel, an Argentinian dancer he married in 1961, becoming his vice president. But Juan’s return was short-lived when he died in 1974, which resulted in Isabel becoming Argentina’s new president—someone who was resented by millions of Argentinians still devoted to Evita. With the country now entering a downward spiral due to the Arab oil embargo and other factors, Isabel was deposed in a military coup in 1976. The right-wing military junta that took power ruled Argentina brutally for the next several years, killing some 20,000-30,000 revolutionaries or sympathizers. The country’s downward spiral continued, and after Argentina lost the Falklands War (in Spanish, the Guerra de las Malvinas) to the British in 1982, the military’s credibility was finished, leading to the next free elections.

90 While the decades that followed military rule have seen Argentina’s fortunes rise and fall dramatically, the country’s hard-won democracy has endured.

Antarctica

Facts, Figures & National Holidays • Area: Approximately 5,500,000 square miles; an area twice this size is covered by ice in winter

• Capital: None

• Languages: None

• Location: Antarctica is the southernmost continent in the world. It is completely surrounded by water.

• Geography: Antarctica is a land of rugged superlatives: the coldest, windiest, driest, and highest (on average) of the world’s large land masses. Its highest point is the Vinson Massif, a mountain16,864 feet high. Antarctica’s lowest point is at the Bentley Subglacial Trench, 8,200 feet below sea level, where the overlying ice is nearly 10,000 feet thick. The Antarctic icecap holds the majority of all fresh water on earth.

• Governance: Since 1961, Antarctica is protected as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science by the Antarctic Treaty, which was signed by 45 nations, including the U.S. and all other countries with Antarctic research stations.

• Population (estimate, south of 60°S): Approximately 1,100 year-round residents (scientists and supporting staff); about 4,400 residents during the Antarctic summer

• Time Zone: Bases in Antarctica typically observe the time zone of their home country or supply line.

National Holidays: Antarctica

There are no national holidays in Antarctica.

Antarctica: A Brief History Although Antarctica was not formally discovered until the early 1800’s, its existence was speculated on as early as the 2nd century AD, when the Greek cartographer Marinus of Tyre coined its name. With the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, it became accepted belief that a southern land, acting as a counterweight or “balance” to Europe and the Arctic must exist, but there was wide uncertainty as to how this land fit into the world at large. Many early explorers theorized that the Terra Australis Incognita (southern unknown land) must simply be an extension of Africa or South America. It was only with the rounding of the Cape of Good Hope in 1487 and Cape Horn in 1615 that is theory was disproved.

91 With the sighting of Australia by the Dutch in the 1600s, it seemed for a brief time that the southern land had been discovered. But further explorations showed Australia was an island unattached to the fabled southern continent. But the discovery of large islands like Australia and Tasmania in the Pacific Ocean led new expeditions to search for Antarctica from the South Pacific. Thus British captain James Cook, who today is known for being the first European to land on the coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, was actually looking for the South Pole.

But Cook was the first European explorer to sail south of the Antarctic Circle, which he did around 1773, though he never saw the continent. It was not until the 1840s that French, British, and American sailing expeditions confirmed for the world that Antarctica is indeed a continent and not simply a cluster of large islands in the Pacific. The first person whose landing on the Antarctic Continent is firmly documented was the Frenchman Jules Dumont D’Urville, in 1840.

The exploration of Antarctica has continued to be an international effort. One of the most famous expeditions is certainly that of Ernest Shackleton in 1914, with its incredible drama of surviving a shipwreck. Other renowned explorations included those engaged in the race to the South Pole— the Norwegian Roald Amundsen, who reached the Pole in 1911, and Englishman Robert Scott, who perished in the attempt.

Chile

Facts, Figures & National Holidays • Area: 291,933 square miles

• Capital: Santiago

• Languages: Spanish

• Location: Chile is bordered by Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina

• Geography: One third of Chile is covered by the Andes. Five distinct geographical regions make up the country: the Northern Desert, the Central Valley, the Lake District, Patagonia in the south, and remote Easter Island 2,400 miles offshore in the Pacific.

• Government Type: Republic

• Population: 17,508,260

• Religions: Roman Catholic 66.7%, Evangelical or Protestant 16.4%, Jehovah’s Witness 1%, other 3.4% none 11.5%, unspecified 1.1%

• Time Zone: From roughly mid-September to mid-April, though it can vary year to year, Chile is on Chile Summer Time (CLST), two hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST). When it is 6am in Washington D.C., it is 8am in Santiago. The rest of the year, Chile is on Chile Standard Time (CLT), 1 hour ahead of EST, and the exact same time as Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Chile’s seasons are opposite to those in the U.S., so just as we are starting daylight saving time, Chile is finishing it.

92 National Holidays: Chile

In addition to the holidays listed below, Chile 07/16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebrates a number of national holidays that 08/15 Assumption of Mary follow a lunar calendar, such as Easter and Reformation Day. To find out if you will be 09/18 National Day traveling during these holidays, please visit www.timeanddate.com/holidays. 09/19 Army Day

01/01 New Year’s Day 2nd Monday in October Colombus Day

05/01 Labor Day / May Day 11/01 All Saints’ Day

05/21 Navy Day 12/08 Immaculate Conception Day

6/29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Day 12/25 Christmas Day

Chile: A Brief History Evidence reveals that humans began populating Chile’s fertile valleys between the Andes and the Pacific a little more than 10,000 years ago. But since it was surrounded on three sides by almost impenetrable barriers, these rich valleys remained relatively unknown to the outside world until the middle of the fifteenth century, when the Incas began their conquest of the continent. The Incas managed to conquer northern Chile but were prevented from advancing further by the indigenous Mapuche. But less than a century later Spanish conquistadores arrived from Peru in search of gold, and the conquest of Chile began. For the next four hundred years, much of Chile was under Spanish control—except for the Mapuche region in the south. Then, following seven years of warfare, Chile gained its independence from Spain in 1817. But the Mapuche-controlled south resisted the new Chilean government and remained autonomous until the middle of the century.

While Chile’s independence initiated a system of representative democracy, its 20th-century political history has been marked by turmoil. Facing economic depression and mounting inflation, a Marxist government came to power under Salvador Allende in 1970—which led to a right-wing government seizing power three years later under General Augusto Pinochet (in a U.S.-backed coup where Allende was killed). Pinochet ruled for the next 17 years, a brutal dictatorship marked by terror, corruption, and human rights abuses. In 1990, having failed in his bid to gain popular ratification for his rule, Pinochet handed over the presidency to the rightfully elected Patricio Aylwin Azocar. Chile’s political climate has since remained stable, although there is still considerable tension between the military and the government concerning the human rights violations of the Pinochet era.

In 2006, Michelle Bachelet Jeria was elected President, becoming the first woman to hold Chile’s highest office. Her policies helped Chile become the first South American member of the OECD (Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development). Despite record high approval ratings President Bachelet stepped down at the end of her term in March 2010, however, as Chile’s constitution forbids the immediate re-election of a president. She was succeeded in office by Sebastian Pinera, whose first order of business was recovering from a large earthquake that

93 occurred off the coast on February 27, 2010. Just as Chile was getting back on its feet, a mining accident in August of 2010 brought international attention back to the normally quiet country. A cave-in at the San Jose mine in the Atacama Desert left 33 miners trapped underground for a record 69 days. It is estimated that nearly one billion people worldwide tuned in for the daring and successful rescue operation, which was televised live around the globe. In 2014, Michelle Bachelet was reelected, followed by the reelection of Sebastian Pinera in 2018 to present day.

Brazil

Facts, Figures & National Holidays • Area: 3,286,470 square miles

• Capital: Brasilia

• Languages: Portuguese is the official language; English is also spoken

• Ethnicity: White 47.7%, biracial 43.1%, black 7.6%, Asian 1.1%, indigenous 0.4%

• Location: Brazil is bordered by Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana 1, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

• Geography: Brazil is geographically divided into highlands and plateaus in the south and the Amazon River Basin in the north.

• Population: 210,147,125 (estimate)

• Religions: Roman Catholic 64.6%, other Catholic 0.4%, Protestant 22.2% (includes Adventist 6.5%, Assembly of God 2.0%, Christian Congregation of Brazil 1.2%, Universal Kingdom of God 1.0%, other Protestant 11.5%), other Christian 0.7%, Spiritism 2.2%, other 1.4%, none 8%, unspecified 0.4%

• Time Zone: Brazil has four time zones. When it is 6am in Washington D.C., it is 7am in Rio de Janeiro.

94 National Holidays: Brazil

In addition to the holidays listed below, Brazil 05/01 Labor Day / May Day celebrates a number of national holidays 09/07 Independence Day that follow a lunar calendar, such as Easter., Carnival, and Corpus Christi To find out if you 10/12 Our Lady Aparecida / Children’s Day will be traveling during these holidays, please visit www.timeanddate.com/holidays. 11/02 All Souls Day

01/01 New Year’s Day 11/15 Republic Proclamation Day

04/21 Tiradentes Day 12/25 Christmas

Brazil: A Brief History Modern day Brazil was inhabited as far back as 8,000 years ago by migrating hunters who traveled from Asia by land or coastal sea routes. The Portuguese, who eventually settled much of this land, did not arrive until the 15th century. Motivated by competition with Spain, and inspired by advances in navigation, Portugal first sailed toward Brazil in search of a path to the Far East. They were granted land rights below a north-south line through an agreement with Spain known as the Treaty of Tordesillas. An expedition commanded by Pedro Alvares Cabral then formally claimed the land on behalf of the King of Portugal. Brazil was finally settled in 1532 by São Vicente. Later, a system of twelve “captaincies” united it under Tome de Souza.

As the new colony began to prosper, interest grew from other European countries. In 1630, the Dutch occupied the northeast, and the city of Recife flourished under Count Maurits, but the Dutch were eventually driven out. Settlement in Brazil remained heavy on the east coast until a boom beckoned people from all over the country to move inland in search of gold and, later, diamonds. A group of bandeirantes (colonial scouts) pushed west in search of riches and slaves; they established outposts where many of today’s Brazilian cities still exist.

Throughout the next two centuries, Portugal benefited from Brazil’s prosperity through a series of taxes and restrictions that were common for the time. In 1788, Jose da Silva Xavier led an unsuccessful movement for independence from these practices. That independence came years later, after Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Portugal and the Portuguese royal family fled to Brazil. When the war was over and they returned home, their son, Pedro, declared independence and later became Emperor of Brazil. He later abdicated to his five-year-old son, Dom Pedro II, who officially took over at the age of 15 and led Brazil through a period of progress and expansion. After freeing all slaves in Brazil in 1888, Dom Pedro II was overthrown in favor of a new republican government.

The Republic saw Brazil through World War I and the Great Depression, but was overthrown by a military junta. Getulio Vargas outlawed the elected government and replaced it with the Estado Novo. Vargas instituted nationalist policies, developing the country’s vast resources and uniting Brazil with the Allies during World War II. After Vargas, a series of military-appointed presidents followed until 1985, when a civilian was again elected to the presidency. Brazil then entered a period of economic prosperity and, in 1989, returned to a democratic government with the election of Fernando Collor de Mello (often simply referred to as “Collor”).

95 Unfortunately, the election did not result in the political stability that Brazilians had hoped for. In 1994, a former Minister of the Treasury, Fernando Henrique Cardoso was elected president. President Cardoso’s administration put a strong emphasis on improving Brazil’s economy and reaching out the international community at large. Despite some setbacks, he was re-elected in 1998, and managed to somewhat control the rampant inflation that had been an issue for Brazil in the past. Lula was re-elected for a second term, and in 2009 was faced with his biggest challenge: the world financial crisis. Although the Brazilian economy was impacted, certain tax measures and investments in industry and manufacturing helped the country bounce back. In 2010 Dilma Rousseff was elected as Brazil’s first female president; one of her first challenges was preparing the country to be a host of both the World Cup Finals (in 2014) and the Summer Olympics (in 2016). She has also instituted new programs designed to reduce poverty, especially childhood poverty. Rousseff was charged with criminal administrative misconduct and disregard for the federal budget during her second term and suspended on April 17th, 2016, with her Vice President Michel Temer taking over her duties as Acting President until her formal impeachment on August 31st, 2016. In the 2018 elections, Jair Bolsonaro, the first president of the Republic to graduate from the Armed Forces since the end of the Military Regime, was elected. That same year, during the Senate elections, Rousseff ran for office in Minas Gerais. She placed fourth.

96 RESOURCES

Suggested Reading

Argentina The Ministry of Special Cases by Nathan Englander (2009, Historical Fiction) Set in Buenos Aires’s Jewish community during the 1970s, the author’s well-received first novel blends a family story with the tragic “dirty war”—a time when citizens were made to disappear.

Enduring Patagonia by Gregory Crouch (2001, Non-fiction) This is the gripping true adventure story that documents the successes and failures of seven climbing expeditions in the Patagonian Andes.

False Calm: A Journey Through the Ghost Towns of Patagonia by Maria Sonia Cristoff (2005, Non-fiction) Although the author left her tiny, remote town in Patagonia, she later returned to interview the people who stayed. Part memoir, part reporting, and part travelogue this beautifully written book gives you a great sense of the isolation of Patagonia.

And the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out) by Paul Blustein (2005, Economics/History) A currency crisis isn’t usually a page-turner. But Blustein manages to do just while he digs into what role the World Bank, the IMF and Wall Street played in the spectacular collapse of Argentina’s economy in 2001.

Evita: The Real Life of Eva Peron by Nicholas Fraser and Marysa Navarro (1996, Biography) Considered to be one of the best-researched and most balanced accounts of the woman behind the myth.

In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin (1977, Travel Narrative) A masterpiece of travel, history and adventure. This engaging book captures the spirit of the land, history, wildlife, and people of Patagonia.

The Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey by Ernesto “Che” Guevara (1992 Memoir/Travel Narrative) The true-life story of Che Guevara’s attempt to see South America from the back of an old motorcycle at the age of 23. Later in life, he would claim that it was this journey that started to form his political beliefs.

The House on Garibaldi Street by Isser Harel (1975, Biography). A true story of one of this century’s most audacious intelligence operations - the kidnapping of Adolf Eichmann in Argentina by the Mossad, Israel’s secret intelligence service. Women’s History Month. Celebrate women who inspire change.

Antarctica Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing (History) An extraordinary tale of survival that is better than most novels. The audiobook version read by Simon Prebble is especially good.

97 The Last Place on Earth: Scott and Amundsen’s Race to the South Pole by Roland Huntford (Biography) A dual biography of two very different polar expeditions—one well-planned and one doomed—but both admirable in their own way.

Antarctica by Kim Stanley Robinson (Science Fiction) On an overcrowded Earth, the Antarctic Treaty is about to expire, and the race is on to see which country can grab the largest piece.

Antarctica, A Guide to the Wildlife by Tony Soper (Natural History) This compact handbook features all the species of birds, seals, and whales the traveler is likely to encounter in Antarctica, plus drawings by Dafila Scott, the granddaughter of Antarctic explorer Robert Scott.

Below the Convergence: Voyages Toward Antarctica 1699-1839 by Alan Gurney (Exploration) Gurney provides a wealth of information about the discovery of a new continent and the life of the everyday sailors who made it possible.

The Big Bang Symphony: A Novel of Antarctica by Lucy Jane Bledsoe (Fiction) A novel about love, science, music, and cabin fever set in the scientific McMurdo station.

The Crystal Desert: Summers in Antarctica by David Campbell (Natural History) The author’s account of the three summers he spend at a research station include a wealth of information on the continent’s natural history, especially its marine life.

The Storied Ice: Exploration, Discovery, and Adventure in Antarctica’s Peninsula Region by Joan N. Boothe (History) Recommended by our travelers and members of our expedition team for its dramatic recounting of Antarctica’s Heroic Age (1897-1917).

The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard (History/Memoir) The harrowing, sad, and moving story of the ill-fated 1910 Scott expedition to the South Pole by one of the few survivors.

Swimming to Antarctica by Lynne Cox (Memoir) The life and daring triumphs of a world champion long-distance swimmer. Her most famous exploits include a mile-long swim in icy waters off Antarctica.

My Last Continent by Midge Raymond (Fiction) A novel about love and heartbreak with a protagonist who would rather spend time with penguins than people.

Chile The House of the Spirits, Daughter of Fortune, and Portrait in Sepia by Isabel Allende (2015-2020, Literature) Three books by one of Chile’s most accomplished authors. The House of the Spirits follows the passionate ups and downs of four generations; Portrait in Sepia is a novel about memory and secrets as a woman attempts to trace her family history; and Daughter of Fortune is about a young woman from Chile who follows her heart to the California gold rush.

Deep Down Dark by Hector Tobar (2015, Non-fiction) In 2010, the world was gripped by the news reports of 33 miners trapped for 69 days below the surface—this is their story.

98 The Dictator’s Shadow: Life Under Augusto Pinochet by Heraldo Munoz (2008, Biography/History) Recounts the many terrifying acts of Chile’s former dictator, his rise to power, and what it took to be rid of him.

Easter Island by Jennifer Vanderbes (2004, Fiction) The novel has two intertwined stories—one set in 1913 just before the outbreak of World War I and one in the 1970s—both featuring a heroine of her time.

The Essential Neruda by Pablo Neruda (2004, Poetry) Chile’s famous poet printed several volumes during his lifetime—all worthwhile—but this edition is a good introduction to his best- known works.

An Inside View … Allende’s Chile by Edward Boorstein (1977, History) Recommended by our Chilean office, the book recounts the collaboration of U.S. corporations and government agencies to destabilize Allende’s Popular Unity government written by an economic advisor to Allende.

Brazil Brazil by Michael Palin (2012, Travel Narrative) What would it be like to travel Brazil with a cultured and funny travel enthusiast who happened to be a member of the famed British comedy group Monty Python? This book tells you.

The Brazilians by Joseph Page (1995, Culture) A useful review of how Brazil’s people, history, economy and politics have shaped its modern-day culture.

Brazil: Five Centuries of Change by Thomas E. Skidmore (2009, 2nd Ed., History) It’s hard to condense 500 years of history into roughly 250 pages, but this useful volume on Brazil’s colonial history and post-independence era mostly succeeds. (For more recent history, you could pick up The New Brazil by Riordan Roett or The Throes of Democracy: Brazil since 1989 by Bryan McCann.)

Brazil by Errol Lincoln Uys (2000, Literature) A massive and sweeping historical novel that follows the lives of two families across multiple generations, set against the backdrop of historical Brazil. Reminiscent of Alex Haley’s Roots or Shogun by James Clavell, but this time set in South America.

Suggested Film & Video

Argentina Blessed by Fire (2005, Drama) A film about the Falklands War (Malvinas War) and its aftermath, as told from the point of view of an Argentinean soldier looking back at his experiences two decades later. In Spanish with subtitles.

The Motorcycle Diaries (2004, Biopic) This nicely done coming-of-age film follows a 23-year-old Che Guevara (played by Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal) and his friend Alberto Granado (played by Argentine actor Rodrigo de la Serna) on a motorcycle journey across South America. Spanish with subtitles.

99 The Official Story (1985, Drama) As Alicia searches for more information about her adopted daughter’s birth mother, she begins to uncover the history and extent of “the Disappeared”— political prisoners held captive by Argentina’s ruling military government. In Spanish with subtitles.

Operation Finale (2018, Drama/History) In 1960, Israeli spies travel to Argentina to undertake a daring mission to capture notorious Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann and bring him to justice.

Antarctica March of the Penguins (2005, Nature) A stunning nature documentary about the incredible hardships that face emperor penguins in Antarctica during courtship, mating, and the birth of their chicks.

Penguins by Disneynature (2019, Nature/Family) A cute family-friendly documentary featuring a feisty Adélie penguin named Steve.

Whiteout (2009, Drama) When Antarctica’s first recorded murder takes place at a lonely research station, the U.S. marshal on duty (Beckinsale) races to solve the crime before the sun sets for six months.

Encounters at the End of the World (2007, Documentary) Explores the lives of the scientists who live at McMurdo Station, the U.S.’s largest research center in Antarctica.

The Great White Silence (1924, Documentary) The British Film Institute Archive’s restoration of Herbert Ponting’s official film record of Captain Scott’s tragic expedition to the South Pole. The restored tint, photographs, simple animation, and excerpts from Scott’s diary afford a time- traveling element to this silent film.

Chile No (2012, Drama). Set in the 1980s and based on an unpublished play by Antonio Skarmeta, this Chilean drama explores the role of advertising in General Augusto Pinochet’s campaign for re-election. The film has been highly praised for its dark humor and cynical take on modern democracy but received mixed reviews in Chile.

Missing (1982, Drama). When an expat writer living in Chile during the 1973 coup goes missing, his wife and father-in-law (played by Jack Lemmon) must navigate complex and dangerous political waters to search for him. A gripping portrayal directed by Costa-Gavras.

The Battle of Chile (1975-1979, Documentary). A three-part documentary series about the 1973 coup d’etat that deposed President Salvador Allende and raised General Augusto Pinochet to power. Unique in that it was filmed over four years in Chile as events were unfolding.

100 Brazil City of God (2003, Foreign) The film follows a group of friends from the 1960s through the 80s as they grow up in a Brazilian shantytown—ironically named “the City of God”. The film deals frankly with violence, drugs, poverty, and other topics that can be hard to watch, but was considered an instant classic by critics. The original title is Cidade de Deus.

Favela Rising (2005, Documentary) A documentary about the work of Anderson Sa, a reformed drug trafficker who formed a non-profit group that promotes music and education in the favelas (shantytowns) of Brazil.

The Mission (1986, Historical Drama) This visually stunning period drama (with Robert De Niro) is about a group of Jesuits trying to convert indigenous tribes by Iguassu Falls. But suddenly, everything they have worked for is thrown into disarray when the land their mission stands on goes from being Spanish territory to Portuguese.

The Mechanism (2018, Political Drama) Netflix TV Show, loosely based of true events. A scandal erupts in Brazil during an investigation of alleged government corruption via oil and construction companies.

101 Useful Websites

Overseas Adventure Travel World Weather www.oattravel.com www.intellicast.com www.weather.com Overseas Adventure Travel Store www.wunderground.com www.oatshop.com Basic Travel Phrases (80 languages) Overseas Adventure Travel Frequently www.travlang.com/languages Asked Questions www.oattravel.com/faq Packing Tips www.travelite.org International Health Information/CDC (Centers for Disease Control) U.S. Customs & Border Protection http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel www.cbp.gov/travel

Electricity & Plugs Transportation Security www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/ Administration (TSA) plugs-and-sockets www.tsa.gov

Foreign Exchange Rates National Passport Information Center www.xe.com/currencyconverter www.travel.state.gov www.oanda.com/converter/classic Holidays Worldwide ATM Locators www.timeanddate.com/holidays www.mastercard.com/atm www.visa.com/atmlocator

International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators www.iaato.org/home

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The health and safety of our travelers is always our #1 priority, and we understand travelers are concerned about exploring the world in light of the unprecedented crisis we are currently facing. To ensure your safety and give you peace of mind, we have worked with our regional team and listened to government guidance and feedback from our travelers to create these health and safety protocols for our trips. As we continue to make changes, we will keep our website updated with the latest information.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS • All travelers, ship crew, and Trip Experience AND UPDATED HEALTH & SAFETY Leaders will have their temperature checked PROTOCOLS FOR SMALL SHIP every time they return to the ship using a non- ADVENTURES contact infrared temperature scanner. • All travelers must be fully vaccinated against • All meals are served by the dining staff— COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to departure buffets are no longer available. and provide proof of vaccination upon VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS AND boarding the ship. If you are unable to UPDATED HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS provide proof of vaccination upon arrival at FOR SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES ON LAND your destination, you will have to return • All travelers must be fully vaccinated against home at your own expense. COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to departure. If To meet this requirement, please bring your you are unable to provide proof of vaccination original COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card upon arrival at your destination, you will with you on your trip. The white card must have to return home at your own expense. display your name, type of vaccine, and the To meet this requirement, please bring your date(s) the vaccine was administered. We also original COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card with suggest taking a picture of this card to keep for you on your trip. The white card must display your records as a backup. your name, type of vaccine, and the date(s) • All local Trip Experience Leaders, the vaccine was administered. We also suggest ship staff, and crew will be fully taking a picture of this card to keep for your vaccinated against COVID-19. records as a backup. • All coach drivers will be fully • All local Trip Experience Leaders will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. vaccinated against COVID-19. • All public areas will be sanitized nightly and • All coach drivers will be fully vaccinated all ships are equipped with High Efficiency against COVID-19. Particulate Air (HEPA) filters.

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