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Expedition to Antarctica distinctive travel for more than 35 years Early Decision Requested Expedition to Antarctica January 11 to 24, 2022 Exclusively Chartered Five-Star, Ice-Class Ship Buenos Aires ◆ Port Lockroy ◆ Petermann Island Deception Island ◆ Half Moon Island ◆ Weddell Sea L’Austral 1 Depart the U.S. or Canada 2-3 Buenos Aires, Argentina 4 Buenos Aires/Fly to Ushuaia/Embark L’Austral 5-6 Cruising the Drake Passage 7 Neumayer Channel/Port Lockroy 8 Petermann Island/Lemaire Channel 9 Neko Harbor/Paradise Bay 10 Deception Island/Neptune’s Bellows/ Distinctively Gohagan Pendulum Cove/Half Moon Island ◆ This exclusively chartered cruise aboard the Five-Star, ice-class 11 Cruising the Weddell Sea small expedition ship L’Austral allows access to smaller ports and 12 Cruising the Drake Passage flexibility in course adjustments. 13 Ushuaia, Argentina/Disembark ship/ ◆ Unique, 14-day itinerary featuring a nine-night cruise to the world’s Fly to Buenos Aires/Depart for the U.S. or Canada last great frontier and two nights in vibrant Buenos Aires. 14 Arrive in the U.S. or Canada ◆ Ocean-view accommodations aboard a Five-Star, ice-class Itinerary is dependent on weather, ice and sea conditions and is subject to change. expedition ship, most with a private balcony—the optimal Antarctic cruising experience! UNESCO World Heritage Site South Shetland Islands ◆ Custom-built, ice-class ships designed for Antarctic waters with Air Routing Half Moon Island stabilizers and the flexibility to adjust course spontaneously, Neumayer Deception Island Channel maximizing wildlife sightings. Drake PassagePort Lockroy ◆ Ample time on shore—explore untouched wilderness. Wiencke Island Gerlache StraitNeko Antarctic Harbor Sound ◆ n Paradise Be among the fortunate few to discover “The White Continent,” SOUTH AMERICA a Booth Island e Harbor c O where whales, seals and penguins mingle among turquoise glaciers Iguazú Falls c ti Petermann Pacific n Weddell a Larsen Ocean tl Island and glimmering icebergs. A Lemaire Channel Ice Shelf Sea Buenos Aires A n t ◆ Zodiac excursions led by an expedition team of naturalists, a r c t e i c Ushuaia assag C i e P A r c with expertise spanning marine biology, ornithology, glaciology, Beagle ak ntar l e r Conv cti Channel D Co erg c nver en conservation, history and photography. gen ce Antarctic Circle ce ANTARCTICA ◆ Lectures aboard ship about natural wonders and wildlife. ANTARCTICA ◆ Spectacular Iguazú Falls Post-Program Option. EXPEDITION TO Antarctica Program Features Exclusively Chartered ◆ Complimentary Wi-Fi Five-Star, Ice-Class Ship (conditions permitting). L’Austral ◆ Onboard expedition team of naturalists who provide a series of lectures about local wildlife and topography. ◆ Exploration by Zodiac landing craft, accompanied by an expert naturalist guide from the expedition team. ◆ Shore excursions to explore ◆ Only 110 Five-Star Antarctica’s diverse wildlife habitats, Suites and Staterooms including major penguin rookeries. ◆ 100% ocean-view accommodations In Buenos Aires, Argentina ◆ Souvenir polar-grade red parka. ◆ Balconies in 95% of accommodations ◆ Two nights in the Five-Star ◆ Naturalist-led daily excursions, InterContinental Always Included lectures about natural Buenos Aires Hotel. ◆ Transfers and luggage handling wonders and wildlife ◆ Breakfast each morning. abroad if your arrival(s)/departure(s) ◆ Flexibility to alter course for ◆ Welcome Reception. coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). optimal wildlife and icescape viewing ◆ City tour featuring the popular ◆ ◆ Ice class 1C with reinforced hull neighborhoods of Palermo, Experienced, English-speaking local Monserrat, La Boca, Puerto Madero guides for included excursions. ◆ Certified “Clean Ship” distinction and San Telmo and a visit to the ◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers historic Recoleta Cemetery. on included excursions and transfers. Flights round trip ◆ Complimentary bottled water in your Buenos Aires/Ushuaia. * Suite or Stateroom aboard ship and on excursions. On Board the Exclusively ◆ Hospitality desk in the hotel and Chartered, Five‑Star, aboard ship. Ice‑Class L’Austr al ◆ Experienced Gohagan & Company ◆ Nine nights round trip Ushuaia, Travel Directors at your service. Argentina, cruising to Antarctica’s ◆ Neumayer Channel, Port Lockroy, Automatic $250,000 flight insurance Wiencke Island, Petermann Island, policy for each participant ticketed on Lemaire Channel, Neko Harbor, flights by Gohagan & Company. Paradise Bay, Deception Island, * Round-trip airfare Buenos Aires/Ushuaia Neptune’s Bellows, Pendulum Cove, (internal program air) is an additional cost. Half Moon Island and Weddell Sea (weather, ice and sea conditions permitting). All Program Features are contingent upon final brochure pricing. ◆ Elegantly appointed, Five-Star Suite or Stateroom. Iguazú Falls Post-Program Option ◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. ◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available throughout the cruise. ◆ All meals aboard ship. Gohagan & Company u 209 South LaSalle Street u Suite 500 u Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446 u (800) 922-3088 08/24/20-2.
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