JOURNEY WITH ROBERT SWAN ONE OF HISTORY’S GREATEST EXPLORERS TO THE LAST GREAT WILDERNESS ON EARTH expedition guide: table of contents 1. About The Explorer’s Passage 2. About 2041 3. ClimateForce: Antarctica 2018 4. Expedition Highlights 5. ClimateForce 2018 – Trip Details 6. Detailed Itinerary 7. Talks & Workshops 8. The Ship 9. Accommodations – Land 10. Accommodations – Sea 11. Pre- & Post-Expedition Hotel Options 12. Airport to Hotel Section 13. Restaurants in Ushuaia 14. Adventure Details 15. Trip Activity Level Index 16. Our Expedition Leaders 17. Equipment List 18. Sustainability 19. ClimateForce 20. Additional Information 21. Terms & Conditions For pricing, dates, & more details please call 855-208-6800 or visit us at www.explorerspassage.com 1 Redefining Adventure Travel At The Explorer’s Passage, we define adventure as immersing ourselves in the world’s most spectacular scenery, while walking in the footsteps of history’s greatest explorers and visionaries – with the comforts, of course, of experts guides, highly personalized service, and all the amenities you would expect from modern-day travel. Join us as we peel back the curtains of time and dive head first into some of the most beautiful places on the planet. We can undoubtedly say that wherever your adventure leads, you’ll return home invigorated, enriched, and inspired – by the land, its people, and its storied past. 2 For pricing, dates, & more details please call 855-208-6800 or visit us at www.explorerspassage.com Working Together to Create a Sustainable World 2041 was founded by the polar explorer, environmental leader and public speaker Robert Swan, OBE. Robert was the first person in history to walk to both the North and South Poles. 26 years ago, his patron, the ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, gave him a 50 year mission to help save Antarctica from the threat of climate change. Jacques told Robert to engage young people and promote the use of renewable energy. Since, Robert has dedicated his life to the preservation of Antarctica by the promotion of sustainability practices. Through 2041’s Leadership on the Edge program, we have built on Swan’s dedication by informing, engaging and inspiring the next generation of leaders to take responsibility, to be sustainable, and to know that now is the time for action in policy development, business generation and future technologies. For pricing, dates, & more details please call 855-208-6800 or visit us at www.explorerspassage.com 3 The Story The Story of our planet has lasted billions of years, and the reality of climate change has the power to radically reshape our future. The need for massive action to combat this issue has never been more important. Antarctica represents both our past and future within its ice. If the ice sheets keep melting at the current rate of deterioration, the sea levels will rise and the disastrous effects will be felt on a multi-national scale. Join our team on this special voyage that equips leaders with resources and actionable solutions to become a part of a global force of change. 4 For pricing, dates, & more details please call 855-208-6800 or visit us at www.explorerspassage.com ClimateForce: Antarctica 2018 CLIMATEFORCE: ANTARCTICA 2018 26 years ago, the ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau gave Robert Swan a 50-year mission to save Antarctica from the realities of climate change. Jacques urged Robert to engage young people and promote the use of renewable energy. Since, Robert founded the 2041 Foundation and dedicated his life to the preservation of Antarctica through the promotion of sustainability practices. In November 2017, Robert Swan will make one last expedition to the South Pole with his son Barney, on a mission known as the South Pole Energy Challenge (SPEC). This father and son team will ski on a 600- mile journey surviving solely on renewable energy, a first in polar-exploration. Using this expedition as a platform for engagement, they hope to challenge and inspire people to make measurable changes to how they use energy in their businesses, communities, and lifestyles. One month after their return, in February 2018, 2041 will join forces with The Explorer’s Passage, a pioneer in adventure travel on this historic expedition to Antarctica. Aligning our vision and passions, the mission is to use adventure as a vehicle to preserve the history of our planet. UNPARALLELED TRACK RECORD IN ANTARCTICA Over the last 15 years, Robert and the 2041 leadership team have guided more than 3,500 people to the shores of Antarctica on their renowned International Antarctic Expeditions (IAE). No other individual has a stronger record of success and experience in leading Antarctic ventures. Through 2041’s partnership with The Explorer’s Passage, which operates adventures throughout six continents, you will experience an integration of history and adventure like never before. Participants will enjoy the unmatched service and excellence that guests have come to expect from The Explorer’s Passage, from personalized attention and support to some of most creative itineraries in the adventure travel industry. For pricing, dates, & more details please call 855-208-6800 or visit us at www.explorerspassage.com 5 ClimateForce: Antarctica 2018 BECOME PART OF THE FORCE! In joining the ClimateForce: Antarctica 2018 expedition, you become part of a vast movement of change leaders from across the globe. With thousands of 2041/TEP alumni in over 100 countries, you will have access to a diverse set of ideas, resources, and connections to become champions for a more sustainable future. Our renowned ‘Leadership on the Edge’ program consists of a unique blend of leadership development, up- to-date climate change training, and sustainability education. We incorporate workshops on storytelling, writing, presentation, and public speaking to help guide you on your leadership journey. Through completing this program our alumni have used our training as a catalyst to enhance their personal and professional development. ANTARCTICA Antarctica is truly the perfect setting for this expedition. It is an unforgettable destination and those who venture to this last wild continent return home with a fresh perspective on their place in the world. Antarctica has never known war, belongs to no nation, and is home to no tribe or indigenous race - Antarctica is owned by all of us. It is the most beautiful, untouched, and pristine location on the planet and it is for these reasons that we must do everything we can to preserve it. The key to this mission is it to promote the use renewable energy across the globe. If we can do this effectively then it won’t make financial sense for the world to exploit it. Antarctica is a symbol, frozen in time, which represents our united responsibility to steer humanity towards a more hopeful future. Join us on ClimateForce: Antarctica 2018 for the adventure and education of a lifetime! 6 For pricing, dates, & more details please call 855-208-6800 or visit us at www.explorerspassage.com Expedition Highlights ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS ■ Journey to the last great wilderness on Earth with Robert Swan, one of the world’s greatest living explorers, and the first person to walk to both the North and South Poles. ■ Venture to the bottom of the world as you follow in the footsteps of some of the bravest explorers in history, and cross the Antarctic Circle for a once-in-a-lifetime achievement. ■ Observe the massive icebergs and glaciers while viewing the abundance of Antarctic wildlife including whales, penguins, and seals as we cruise through the icy waters in Zodiac boats. ■ Make a continental landing and set foot on the pristine landscape of Antarctica. As you contemplate preserving this biosphere, visit the renowned research station of Vernadsky Research Base. ■ Explore the magnificent 7th Continent as you hike up the icy landscape alongside resident penguins. ■ Travel through Neptune’s Bellows and step into the deep-rooted whaling history of the famed Deception Island as you witness the volcanic formations around you. ■ Feel the exhilaration as you leap into the sub-freezing waters during the world famous Polar Plunge. For pricing, dates, & more details please call 855-208-6800 or visit us at www.explorerspassage.com 7 Climateforce: ANTARCTICA 2018 EXPEDITION DETAILS Countries: Argentina & Antarctica Host City: Ushuaia, Argentina Duration: 14 Days/13 Nights Accommodations: 1 Night Hotel/12 Nights Ship Cabin Adventure Activities: Trekking, Zodiac Cruises, etc. Adventure Activity Level: Moderate **DUE TO WEATHER AND SEA CONDITIONS, THE DAILY ITINERARY COULD CHANGE FROM WHAT IS OUTLINED BELOW Day Primary Activities Lodging Rest City Meals 0 Ushuaia town and prison tour - Ushuaia - Arakur 1 Check in to Arakur Resort & Spa, Program Overview, Free time to explore at night Ushuaia - Resort & Spa 2 Set Sail for Antarctica - disembark from Ushuaia through the Beagle Channel Ocean Endeavour Antarctica B, D 3 Continue heading South towards Antarctica, Turn the Horn, and Journey through Drake Passage Ocean Endeavour Antarctica B, L, D 4 Travel through Drake Passage, and follow in the footsteps of history’s greatest explorers Ocean Endeavour Antarctica B, L, D 5 Journey to Crystal Sound, Fish Islands, and Prospect Point to see Antarctica for the first time Ocean Endeavour Antarctica B, L, D 6 Head south through the narrow Gullet Channel and cross into the Antarctic Circle Ocean Endeavour Antarctica B, L, D 7 Navigate around in the Antarctic Circle, observe wildlife and landscapes of Horseshoe and Stonington