Expedition Notes SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTIC ODYSSEY CHILE Atlantic Ocean Stanley ARGENTINA From Welcome! Santiago Falkland Islands/ Malvinas Punta Arenas Ushuaia South Thank you for choosing Aurora Expeditions for your voyage to the Georgia Puerto Williams Island Falkland Islands/Malvinas, South Georgia & Antarctica! Drake Passage These notes have been designed to help you prepare for your upcoming King Elephant South George Island Orkney expedition and what you are likely to experience. Our emphasis is on Island Islands Livingston Island lands unique wildlife encounters, exploring pristine landscapes, visiting sites nd Is etla Sh uth So of historical and scientific significance. Your safety is our priority, closely Deception Island Weddell followed by showing you the best Antarctic experience possible! Sea Lemaire ANTARCTIC Please remember that the enclosed itinerary is merely a guide. All of our Channel PENINSULA ANTARC TIC CI RCLE voyages are expeditionary, which means no two voyages are ever the same and there is always an element of the unexpected. Our itineraries will vary due to weather and sea conditions, as well as to take advantage Voyage Code: ASG68 of spontaneous opportunities and impromptu wildlife displays. Dates: 21 January to 7 February 2017 Please take the time to read this pre-departure information prior to Duration: 17 nights / 18 days departing for your voyage. If you have any further questions or wish to Embark: Santiago OR Punta Arenas, Chile book flights, accommodation, tours and transfers not included with the Disembark: Punta Arenas, Chile voyage, please do not hesitate to contact your dedicated Reservations Ship: Polar Pioneer Consultant or your travel agent. Important information Aurora Expeditions NEW! Complimentary Terms and Conditions Please read our terms and P +61 2 9252 1033 Polar Jacket for every passenger! conditions carefully to ensure you understand what F +61 2 9252 1373 is included in the voyage cost as well as any fees that E [email protected] may be applicable in case you are required to cancel your voyage. Itinerary overview Day 1 Flight Santiago or Punta Arenas to Stanley, Please remember that the enclosed itinerary is Falkland Islands/Malvinas merely a guide. While every effort will be made to follow the itinerary provided, in the event of Days 2-3 At sea political problems or natural disturbances which Days 4-8 South Georgia are beyond our control and prevent our travelling Days 9-10 At sea to a particular area, we reserve the right to Day 11 Elephant Island substitute an alternative activity for that section of Days 12-15 Antarctic Peninsula the voyage. It is unlikely to happen, but itineraries Days 16-17 At sea are subject to change and this is all part of the Day 18 Puerto Williams and flight to Punta Arenas adventure of travelling. PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION Cruising to the heart of nature 1 Expedition Notes SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTIC ODYSSEY Voyage Highlights Complimentary Polar Jacket South Georgia NEW! Each passenger will receive their very own Aurora • Witness the incredible wildlife of South Georgia, one of the Expeditions waterproof multi-purpose jacket to use on your greatest wildlife concentrations on the planet voyage. You will receive a link via email prior to your departure to • Visit some of the world’s largest king penguin rookeries and view sizing options and to order your jacket, which will be ready search for wandering albatross on nests and waiting for you at the start of your voyage. • See beaches thick with elephant and fur seals • Cruise past Elephant Island’s dramatic north coast (weather Voyage Inclusions permitting) • Flight from Santiago or Punta Arenas to Stanley (no reduced • Trace the final leg of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s perilous journey fare for starting in Punta Arenas) from Fortuna Bay to Stromness • Transfer from Stanley airport to Polar Pioneer, including tour • Pay your respects to the great explorer at a visit to his of Stanley gravesite at Grytviken. • Transfer from Polar Pioneer to Puerto Williams airport, Antarctica including Puerto Williams town and surrounds tour • Explore the most accessible & wildlife-rich region of Antarctica • Flight from Puerto Williams to Punta Arenas • Daily shore visits and Zodiac cruises offer close encounters • Accommodation during the voyage with penguins, whales, seals and sea birds. • All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during the voyage • Visit historic research huts and working scientific stations. • All shore excursions and Zodiac (inflatable boat) cruises • Cruise past massive icebergs and ancient glaciers. • Educational lectures and guiding services from our • Enjoy the pristine beauty and vast landscapes expert team • Witness the endless sunlight of the midnight sun • Access to our on board doctor and basic medical services • Learn about Antarctica’s unique geology, history and wildlife • Free gumboot hire during the voyage from our expert team • Daily cabin service • Kayakers will glide through narrow sheltered waterways • An Aurora Expeditions' multi-purpose waterproof jacket and fjords, paddle amongst ice floes and drift quietly • Comprehensive pre-departure information alongside wildlife. • Professionally produced voyage journal (one per booking) • Port taxes and charges Puerto Williams • All entry fees to historic landings sites. • Spend time exploring the southern-most town in the world • Visit the UNESCO declared Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve Voyage Exclusions • Enjoy a guided walk to Brass Waterfall for view of the • International or domestic flights to or from ship, Beagle Channels unless specified • Visit Puerto Williams' Macalvi Yacht Club and enjoy time to • Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary explore the town and museum • Airport arrival or departure taxes • Absorb the birds’ eye view on our scenic flight over • Visa, passport, and vaccination charges the breathtaking landscape of Cordillera Darwin with • Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges its magnificent glaciers, narrow austral channels and hidden coloured lagoons. PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION Cruising to the heart of nature 2 Expedition Notes SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTIC ODYSSEY • Hotels and meals not included in itinerary Our preferred hotel in Santiago is: • Optional excursions not included in the itinerary Atton Hotel El Bosque • Optional activity surcharge. Please contact us if you wish Roger de Flor 2770 to book any optional activities, such as sea kayaking Las Condes • All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: Santiago, Chile alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, laundry services, http://elbosque.atton.com personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, and email Please contact us for rates. or phone charges. Included Flight/s Getting To and From Your Voyage Santiago OR Punta Arenas to Stanley, Falkland Islands/Malvinas Our Reservations Consultants or your travel agent can assist you A flight to Stanley, Falkland Islands/Malvinas from Santiago or with booking your flights to and from your voyage, as well as any Punta Arenas, Chile, is included in the price of your voyage. If you additional pre and post touring options around South America. wish to spend time exploring Patagonia before your voyage you To discuss your options or for a quote contact your travel agent or are able to fly to Stanley direct from Punta Arenas. Please advise Aurora Expeditions on +61 2 9252 1033 or free call (Australia only) Aurora Expeditions where you would like to embark your flight to 1800 637 688 or email us at [email protected] ensure you have the correct tickets issued. Flights Please Note: The remainder of the airfare (Santiago to Punta For international flights please ensure you arrive at the airport Arenas leg) will be forfeited and that all flight requests are subject at least three hours before your scheduled flight. For domestic to availability. flights please arrive at least two hours before your flight. Please check with your Reservations Consultant or travel agent If you wish to arrive earlier into the Falkland Islands before your regarding your airline’s baggage allowance. voyage, Aurora Expeditions will be happy to assist in rebooking your flight, pending availability. Arriving into Santiago OR Punta Arenas We strongly recommend you arrive into Santiago or Punta Please Note: Flights between Santiago OR Punta Arenas to Arenas at least one day prior to your voyage departure date Stanley operate once per week, on a Saturday, and are subject to to avoid any possible flight or luggage delays. To organise any availability. Please ensure you confirm your arrangements on the accommodation, transfers or tours in Santiago contact your travel Falkland Islands as early as possible to avoid disappointment. agent or Aurora Expeditions on +61 2 9252 1033 or Please Note: The flight to the Falkland Islands from Santiago OR free call (Australia only) 1800 637 688 or email us at Punta Arenas is considered a domestic flight, therefore, duty free [email protected] is not available. Our preferred hotel in Punta Arenas is: The Falkland Islands airport is based at the Mount Pleasant Hotel Cabo de Hornos Military Complex and is not a commercial airport. Given this, you Plaza Muñoz Gamero 1025 may experience delays in arrival and departure processes. We Punta Arenas, Magallanes and Antartica Chilena apologise in advance if you experience these delays. 6200000, Chile www.hotelcabodehornos.com PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION Cruising to the heart of nature 3 Expedition Notes SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTIC ODYSSEY