ANTARCTICA & ARGENTINA
with
Girls On Tour
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Including:
Punta Arenas, Chile | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
West Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea
Departing 27 February, 2023 for 18 days.
Expressions of interest?
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| Hi Friend, I'm excited to announce our 2023 Chile, Argentina and Antarctica tour!
Going to Antarctica over The Drake Passage can be challenging and is not for everyone, but in 2023 we will fly over The Drake onboard The Penguin Express for the first time and return onboard the magnificent Greg Mortimer!
Join me, Judy and our Girls On Tour small group, women-only tour for an in-depth discovery of The West Antarctic Peninsula and The Weddell Sea plus a taste of Chile & Argentina.
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ITINERARY SNAPSHOT:
Dates: 28 FEB - 16 MAR 2023
Duration: 18 Days
Countries: Chile, Argentina and Antarctica
Highlights: Wildlife of Antarctica including whales, penguins, seals, sea ice and enormous tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea, learn about the fossil-rich volcanic islands from the onboard palaeontologist, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park in Ushuaia and enjoy the Tango in Buenos Aires.
Fly over the Drake Passage and arrive in time to meet Antarctica's cutest residents - penguins and seals 😍
*** ONLY 15 PLACES AVAILABLE ***
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We have 2 nights in Ushuaia at the end of our cruise where we will explore this southernmost tip of South America including Tierra del Fuego National Park.
From here we will fly to the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires for 2 nights where we will experience the best of tango and Argentine folklore, food and wine and enjoy a city tour encompassing the mix of colonial architecture and European influences, Plaza de Mayo and the colourful La Boca quarter.
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Highlights of our time in Antarctica will include:
* Flying one way across the Drake Passage!
* 7 Full expedition days in Antarctica.
* Curious fledgling penguin chicks & seal pups are as cute as ever.
* Glorious days stretch on seemingly forever.
* Leopard seals lurk close to ice floes.
* Whale activity is increasing, surface feeding and close encounters are common.
* Ever-changing icebergs and glaciers calving.
* Unlock the history of the early polar explorers.
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Experience the Great White Continent on board Aurora's advanced, purpose-built expedition ship,
"MV Greg Mortimer".
Accommodating 126 passengers and 74 staff and crew the Greg Mortimer remains true to their ethos with a focus on multiple landings, flexible itineraries and family atmosphere.
Inclusions on-board Greg Mortimer:- Twin share stateroom with private facilities.
- All meals, snacks.
- Beer & wine with dinner
- Free photography lectures
- Captains welcome & farewell 4 course meal & cocktails
- Printed photo-book of your voyage
- Expedition jacket
- Use of mud boots
- All lectures, Zodiac & shore excursions
What this means for you:
* All GOT cabins have a Balcony, yes, a balcony in Antarctica.
* It has been purpose-built with your comfort and safety in mind and features an internal elevator (think no stairs) & purpose-built Zodiac mariners.
* The X-Bow innovation creates a smoother sailing experience.
* The latest technology & systems maximise your experience while protecting the environment and reducing emissions by as much as 80% compared to older vessels.
And the best part, we will fly on the Penguin Express one way across the Drake Passage and one way by sea. That’s right, for this voyage we will fly from Chile into King George Island in Antarctica and then cruise back over the Drake Passage to Ushuaia in Argentina.
Find out more about the Greg Mortimer..... |
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| Inclusions: • Return international Economy flights
• All transfers at destination and internal flights as shown
• 4 and 4.5 star hotel accommodation
• Breakfast daily. 9 lunches, 11 dinners. Beer & wine with dinner on Greg Mortimer.
• All entries and touring as shown on itinerary including Park Fees
• Reciprocity fees Chile (to the value of $180AUD)
• Full time Australian escort .
• Balcony cabin twin share on MV Greg Mortimer
• Aurora Polar Jacket
• Photo book of Antarctic Voyage
Cost per person twin share ex Brisbane* in Balcony cabin - $TBA AUD (*other capital city departures available on request and subject to availability) |
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| **All images of Greg Mortimer are courtesy of Aurora Expeditions and remain their property. |
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Don't be left out in the cold, send your 'Expression of interest' to Judy at Girls On Tour today to receive details as soon as they become available Email: info@girlsontour.com.au to register your interest. |
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| Proudly organised in conjunction with |
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| And Suncity Travel Caloundra |
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