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Cape Horn to Antarctica ADVENTURE FROM CAPE HORN TO ANTARCTICA FEBRUARY 14 – MARCH 4, 2017 PRESENTED BY GLP WORLDWIDE FOR UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ALUMNI AND FRIENDS 2 DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS: Once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Incredible nature and wildlife encounters. Cultural experiences. Valuable learning opportunities. It’s all waiting for you to experience on an unforgettable cruise and land journey through the Southern Hemisphere and Antarctica. Our Adventure from Cape Horn to Antarctica includes a 13-day cruise aboard the MS Midnatsol, a 500-passenger ship designed for polar waters. Begin your journey at the base of the Andes with a two night stay in Santiago, Chile, one of Latin America’s most historical and architecturally significant cities. Just a short drive to the south, visit the wine region of Colchagua Valley, an area known for producing some of the country’s finest wines. The famous Magellan Strait and Beagle Channel beckon as we depart by air from Santiago and arrive in Punta Arenas to begin our cruise. Formidable fjords, channels, and mountains that plunge into the icy waters will greet our roving eyes. It’s a land mostly undisturbed by man. Leave the Chilean fjords and sail to Cape Horn, the southernmost point of South America. On board, be treated to sumptuous cuisine, daily activities, and lectures on various aspects of the continent. Antarctica is teeming with whales, seals, hundreds of thousands of penguins, and icebergs that can be the size of office buildings. Head out in kayaks and zodiacs for more up close encounters with nature and wildlife or to visit old whaling stations and research bases. Each day presents a new adventure. Don’t miss out. Savour the wine, cavort with the penguins, discover your adventurous side, and enjoy Antarctica’s spectacular views. Reserve your spot today. For more information or to make your reservation, please contact GLP Worldwide at 1.866.760.1987 or [email protected]. Sincerely, Daphne Tao Manager, Alumni Travel GLPWORLDWIDE.COM | 1.866.760.1987 Adventure from Cape Horn to Antarctica 3 MEET YOUR POLAR HEROES! The Discovery Team possesses a contagious enthusiasm, curiosity, and love for the areas we visit and are eager to share stories, interpret what you see, and guide you to the most interesting sites and experiences. Your guides are modern-day explorers comprised of expedition leaders, activity specialists, scientists, teachers, and stewards of our planet, carefully selected for their local knowledge and expertise. Tomas Zadronzy - Poland Corinna Skindo - Norway Monica Kidd - Canada EXPEDITION LEADER EXPEDITION LEADER BIOLOGIST Tomas was an operation leader of the Corinna grew up among the Norwegian Monica earned a graduate degree Polish Antarctic Station. Since 1999, mountains. With an early interest in studying Atlantic seabirds and has he has worked aboard passenger languages and travel, she joined the won dozens of international awards exploration vessels around the world. Hurtigruten fleet in 1996 and came to as a national science reporter for the His favourite places are the Earth’s polar Antarctica in 2005, lured by the tales Canadian Broadcasting Corporation areas and he is a senior member of the of early explorers. Her expertise is in (CBC). She is a practicing family physician Hurtigruten Expedition Team. history, geology, geography, languages, and has published books of fiction, non- and culture of art. fiction, and poetry. Olav Orheim - Norway Karin Strand - Norway Henryk Wolski - Poland GLACIOLOGIST / EXPEDITION LEADER HISTORIAN/ADVENTURER CLIMATOLOGIST Born in Norway, Karin joined the As a member of Arved Fuchs’ ICESAIL Hurtigruten fleet in 1998 and has worked expedition, Henryk became the sixth Olav has led numerous scientific on various ships as Expedition Leader. person to circumnavigate the North Pole. expeditions in Antarctica including Since 2001, Karin has worked as chief He has retraced Sir Ernest Shackleton’s four decades with the Norwegian Polar purser and sailed on Hurtigruten’s MS famous Antarctic voyage and organized Institute, the Research Counsel of Nordnorge in Chile & Antarctica during the Darwin & Tierra del Fuego expedition. Norway, and Norway’s permanent station its first season in 2002-2003. A seasoned expedition leader and lecturer, in Antarctica. He is regarded as one of the Henryk makes history come alive! world’s leading glaciologists. The composition of Discovery Team members will vary between seasons and sailings, but Hurtigruten always considers the best mix of competencies to accommodate the destinations we are exploring. Adventure from Cape Horn to Antarctica 4 ADVENTURE FROM CAPE HORN TO ANTARCTICA On these voyages the elements rule; the weather, wind, and ice conditions will determine our schedule. These are some of the possible landing sites, excursions, and activities in Antarctica. PUNTA ARENAS Garibaldi glaciers calving ice into the fjord. Come Punta Arenas, capital of the Magellan region, has ashore and see sea lions, Andean condors, and European architecture and interesting historical several other birds only found here. places. With over 130,000 inhabitants, it is the largest town in the region. Founded in the mid- CAPE HORN 1800s, it grew into a centre for seafaring, trade, Cape Horn is on the southernmost tip of South and culture, spreading its influence over the entire America and is a maritime legend. It marks region. the northern boundary of the Drake Passage. The waters around the Cape are particularly PUERTO WILLIAMS hazardous owing to strong winds, large waves, Puerto Williams is one of the world’s southernmost and strong currents. towns and lies on the island of Navarino. Only the narrow Beagle Channel divides it from the KING GEORGE ISLAND Argentinian Tierra del Fuego, where snow covered On King George Island, visit a research station peaks create a monumental background. The town where the friendly Polish crew welcomes us. On was founded as a radio station in 1953 and was the beaches, there are hundreds of penguins and later developed into a naval base. old whalebones from the whaling period, and probably the only greenhouse in Antarctica. THE MAGELLAN STRAIT The Magellan Strait bears the name of the DECEPTION ISLAND Portuguese seafarer who discovered this navigable Ring-shaped Deception Island is an incredible sea route in 1520. It separates the South American island! Head up on deck while sailing through continent from Tierra del Fuego. The Magellan the narrow channel at Neptune’s Bellows, one of Strait is of permanent significance for navigation the only places in the world leading directly into between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and for the the centre of a restless volcano. It is also home to maritime industry between Chile and Argentina. many penguins. GARIBALDI FJORD NEKO HARBOUR AND ALMIRANTE BROWN Sail through the Chilean fjords and deep into the Being in Antarctica’s waters is one thing, but Garibaldi Fjord. The mountains are steep and going ashore on the Antarctic mainland is rare. while there is snow on top of the mountains, the And today is the opportunity to do just that. Neko surrounding area is very green with abundant Harbour is truly a taste of Antarctic paradise. wildlife. At the end of the fjord, see the beautiful Several hundred gentoo penguins breed here GLPWORLDWIDE.COM | 1.866.760.1987 Adventure from Cape Horn to Antarctica 5 and often leopard seals are lurking in the waters. HALF MOON ISLAND Near the stony landing site, a massive glacier On Half Moon Island, explore the impressive calves into the sea. Visit Paradise Harbour and Antarctic scenery. From the deck there are great the Almirante Brown Research Station and sail opportunities to see whales. On shore, see chinstrap through the Lemaire channel for a closer look at penguins and fur seals up close. glaciers, icebergs, and mountains. DANCO ISLAND CUVERVILLE ISLAND Danco Island lies among the icebergs in the Errera Today is penguin day! Take small-craft boats Channel, in close proximity to the Antarctic mainland. to make a landing. Cuverville Island hosts the This small island is a breeding site for gentoo largest gentoo penguin colony in Antarctica penguins. with 6,500 breeding pairs. Penguins are also the theme-of-the-day on board, so get ready to be charmed and enjoy the day. Adventure from Cape Horn to Antarctica 6 ITINERARY DAY 1 / TUE FEB 14 / TORONTO – SANTIAGO Board an overnight flight to Santiago, Chile, and get some rest. An adventure awaits! DAY 2 / WED FEB 15 / ARRIVE SANTIAGO (D) Welcome to Chile! After checking into the hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening. Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel or similar DAY 3 / THU FEB 16 / SANTIAGO (B,L) After breakfast, head to Colchagua Valley, an historical region famous for its choice Chilean wines. Tour a vineyard and partake in a tasting before taking a scenic cable car ride toward the Cerro Chaman. Once there, visit an indigenous village, tour the cosmos with a stargazing session at the local observatory, and enjoy a barbecue lunch at Restaurant Casa Grande. Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel or similar DAY 4 / FRI FEB 17 / SANTIAGO – PUNTA ARENAS / EMBARKATION (B,D) This morning, take to the skies on a chartered flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas, where theMS Midnatsol awaits. Settle in and acquaint yourself with the ship. Celebrate with a welcome dinner in the main dining room. DAY 5 / SAT FEB 18 / CHILEAN FJORDS (B,L,D) After a night’s rest, take in the astounding scenery of the Garibaldi Fjord, home to Andean condors, sea lions, and an untold variety of birds. Be sure not to miss the striking blue Garibaldi glaciers, known to make a surprise appearance as the ship sails toward the fjord’s end. DAY 6 / SUN FEB 19 / CHILEAN FJORDS AND CAPE HORN (B,L,D) Step out on deck as the ship arrives at Cape Horn, the southernmost point of South America.
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