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Expedition to Antarctica Expedition to Antarctica January 11 to 24, 2022 ExExclusivelyclusively CharteredChartered FFive-Star,ive-Star, IIce-Classce-Class SShiphip Buenos Aires ◆ Port Lockroy ◆ Petermann Island Deception Island ◆ Half Moon Island ◆ Weddell Sea LL’Austral’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/ 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 flexibility in course adjustments. 12 Cruising the Drake Passage 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 maximizing wildlife sightings. Channel Drake PassagePort Lockroy ◆ Ample time on shore—explore untouched wilderness. Wiencke Island Gerlache StraitNeko Antarctic Harbor Sound ◆ Paradise Be among the fortunate few to discover “The White Continent,” SOUTH AMERICA n a Booth Island e Harbor c where whales, seals and penguins mingle among turquoise glaciers Iguazú Falls O c ti Petermann Pacific n Weddell a Larsen and glimmering icebergs. Ocean tl Island Lemaire Channel A Ice Shelf Sea Buenos Aires A n t a ◆ Zodiac excursions led by an expedition team of naturalists, r c t i e c Ushuaia assag C i e P r c with expertise spanning marine biology, ornithology, glaciology, Beagle ak Anta l e r Conv rct Channel D Co erg ic conservation, history and photography. nver en 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 ExExclusivelyclusively ChCharteredartered ◆ Complimentary Wi-Fi FFive-Star,ive-Star, IIce-Classce-Class SShiphip (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. IgIguazúuazú FFallsalls Post-Program Option ◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. ◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available throughout the cruise. ◆ All meals aboard ship. 08/24/20-2 MS L’AUSTRAL Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Deluxe Suite Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Owner’s Suite Zodiac Bar Sun Deck Open - Air Bar Zodiac Deck 7, Sun Deck Buffet 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Owner’s Deluxe Lift Suite Suite Bar Le Rodrigues Pool Internet Panoramic Panoramic Lounge Terrace Grill Library Lift Lift Deluxe Deluxe 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Suite Suite Deck 6 Mahé Deck* Fitness Balneo 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Lift 3 3 3 3 Photo Desk Leisure Area Bridge Hammam Showers Lift Lift Hair 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 Dresser Massage Deck 5 Bengale Deck* 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Lift 5 5 5 Theater Lift Lift 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 Deck 4 Chandernagor Deck Bar Reception 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6Lift 8 8 8 Desk Dance Main Lounge Floor Shop Lift Lift Excursion 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 Medical Desk Center Deck 3 Calicut Deck Le Coromandel Lift Lift Deck 2 Pondichery Deck *Prestige Suites I and II, capacities to be advised. Indicates one fixed Queen bed FC-4/27/18-1 EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA January 11 to 24, 2022 ms L’Austral Deck 6, Mahé Deck 5, Bengale Deck 4, Chandernagor Deck 3, Calicut Early Booking Tariff* excluding taxes* Category† LAND/CRUISE TARIFF Tariff* through after Per person, based on double occupancy June 11, 2021 June 11, 2021 8 One large window. Deck 3, Calicut, forward. (limited availability) $10,295 $11,295 Small window, single door onto private, partial-wall balcony. 7 Deck 3, Calicut, aft. (limited availability) $11,895 $12,895 6 Small window, single door onto private, partial-wall balcony. Deck 3, Calicut, midship. $13,295 $14,295 Expansive sliding glass door, private, partial-wall balcony. 5 Deck 4, Chandernagor, forward. (limited availability) $13,595 $14,595 4 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 4, Chandernagor, midship. $14,795 $15,795 3 Expansive sliding glass door, private, partial-wall balcony. Deck 5, Bengale, forward. $15,295 $16,295 2 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 5, Bengale, midship. $15,595 $16,595 1 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 6, Mahé. $15,895 $16,895 Deluxe Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony, sitting area with sofa. Suite Deck 6, Mahé. (limited availability) $16,295 $17,295 Prestige Two rooms, expansive sliding glass door, large private balcony, two bathrooms with Suite II showers, large sitting area with sofa, two closets. Deck 5, Bengale. (limited availability) $16,595 $17,595 Prestige Two rooms, expansive sliding glass door, large private balcony, two bathrooms with Suite I showers, large sitting area with sofa, two closets. Deck 6, Mahé. (limited availability) $17,195 $18,195 Owner’s Two rooms, expansive sliding glass doors, large private balcony, one and a half bathrooms, separate tub and shower, sitting room with sofa, table and four chairs. $18,095 $19,095 Suite Deck 6, Mahé. (limited availability) Singles are available in categories 6 and 4.* Call National Trust Tours at (888) 484-8785 for pricing. Round-trip airfare Buenos Aires/Ushuaia (internal program air) is $795 per person additional and subject to change. *Taxes are an additional $595 per person and are subject to change. * The approximate per person Travel Program Tariff above is subject to the finalized Itinerary, Included Features, Pre/Post -Program Option(s) and cancellation fees as stated in the final 2022 Program brochure. In addition, applicable optional excursion, airline and administrative cancellation fees, charges for extra arrangements, etc. may apply. Upon your receipt of the brochure with the terms and conditions and tariff you will be asked to select your cabin category and reconfirm your reservation(s), or you may cancel this tentative booking and receive a full refund. 5/18/21-NTT.
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