Antarctica - Antarctic Discovery, MV Antarctic Dream — The Americas — Kuoni Travel Worldwide 2008 2nd Edition online holiday brochure

antarctica The Great White Continent remains one of the most pristine environments in the world, a vast area of spectacular beauty synonymous with the exploits of Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton. Our voyage aboard the expedition ship MV Antarctic Dream, offers a focus on the unique wildlife of the region. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, MANY SPECIAL OFFERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS FEATURED IN THIS BROCHURE FOR LATEST PRICES & OFFERS, SEE YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR GO TO WWW.KUONI.CO.UK PUNTA ARENAS G G SOUTH PATAGONIA G USHUAIA G DRAKE PASSAGE DECEPTION ISLAND/ PENDULUM COVE G G KING GEORGE ISLAND G ANTARCTIC PENINSULA PARADISE BAY/ G PLENEAU/PETERMANN CUVERVILLE ISLAND G ISLAND The Antarctic Discovery arriving in the Antarctic antarctic discovery Buenos Aires: 2 nights Ushuaia: 2 nights Cruise: 10 nights Buenos Aires: 1 night I Day 1 Iberia flight from Heathrow via Madrid to Buenos Aires, arriving the following day. I Day 2 to Day 3 Arrive and transfer to the Hilton Buenos Aires for two nights, offering time to explore Argentina's colourful and vibrant capital city. B. I Day 4 to Day 5 Fly south to Ushuaia, the world's most southerly city. Two nights at the first class Los Yamanas hotel, located outside of the city with views over the Beagle Channel. B. I Day 6 Embarkation of the M/V Antarctic Dream and evening departure from port. B,D. I Day 7 to Day 8 Cruise through the Drake Passage where the cold polar waters sink beneath the warmer waters of the more temperate zone. B,L,D. I Day 9 Visit to King George Island, the largest of the South Shetland Islands where you have the opportunity to disembark at Potter Bay. Continue to Aitcho Island. B,L,D. I Day 10 Land at Necko Bay, your first stop on the Antarctic mainland. As well as the spectacular scenery, there is also abundant wildlife to watch out for including blue-eyed shags, cape petrels, weddell crabeaters, leopard seals, orcas and humpback whales. Much of the wildlife has no history of being hunted so is unafraid of human presence. B,L,D. I Day 11 Sail south through the dramatic cliffs of the Lemaire channel. Disembark at Petermann Island, home to colonies of Gentoo and Adelei penguins. Zodiac ride to see the ice formations. B,L,D. I Day 12 Head north to Paradise Bay where again there is time to explore the spectacular surroundings by zodiac. This evening visit the rocky Cuverville Island, an island of dramatic scenery and home to a large Gentoo penguin colony. B,L,D. I Day 13 Sail on to Deception Island, the largest active volcano in the area where there is the opportunity for a swim in the thermal waters. B,L,D. I Day 14 to Day 15 Return crossing of the Drake Passage. B,L,D. I Day 16 Disembark at Ushaia and return flight to Buenos Aires. Overnight at Hilton Buenos Aires. B. I Day 17 Overnight flight on Iberia via Madrid to Heathrow. B. Kuoni PLUS OFFERS escorted This Antarctic Dream has resident English speaking guides. Local assistance is available in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. your cruise includes � Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily � Daily excursions � Lectures on the wildlife and geography mv antarctic dream First class expedition ship ideally suited to exploring Antarctica, whilst offering many of the comforts expected of a larger ship. The ship's experienced crew will guide you through the region, leading walks and expeditions aboard the ship's four zodiacs (small tender boats) and hosting informative evening talks in the auditorium. The dining room offers excellent cuisine and there is also a bar, library, small shop and mini gym. Only 39 outside cabins and suites, all well appointed with individual heating and private bathroom. Amundsen Deck (AMU): lower deck with port-hole. Shackleton Deck (SHA): as above but larger, on the upper deck and with window. (Suites on the boat deck are available, prices on request). Pristine landscapes offer great photo opportunities F O R L AT E S T P R I C E S & O F F E R S , S E E Y O U R T R AV E L A G E N T O R G O T O W W W. K U O N I . C O . U K REF NO. AP900 AP904 AP901 AP905 AP902 AP906 AP903 AP907 HOLIDAY PATAGONIA & CAPE HORN (B) PATAGONIA & CAPE HORN (A) PATAGONIA & CAPE HORN (B) + CALAFATE PATAGONIA & CAPE HORN (A) + CALAFATE PATAGONIA & CAPE HORN (B) + IGUACU & RIO PATAGONIA & CAPE HORN (A) + IGUACU & RIO ANTARCTIC DREAM (AMU) ANTARCTIC DREAM (SHA) MEAL PLAN RB+MMP+RB RB+MMP+RB MMP MMP MMP MMP RO+MMP+RO RO+MMP+RO NO. OF NIGHTS 14 14 16 16 19 19 15 15 03JAN 12JAN 2998 3278 3348 3625 3995 4279 4598 5249 13JAN 13FEB 2998 3278 3348 3625 3995 4279 4598 5249 14FEB 11MAR 2998 3278 3348 3625 3995 4279 4598 5249 HOLIDAY PRICES 12MAR 21MAR 20MAR 29SEP 2899 3099 3249 3398 3799 4049 30SEP 21OCT 3098 3298 3463 3669 3995 4224 22OCT 30NOV 3265 3545 3619 3899 4147 4427 4898 5594 01DEC 28DEC 3422 3699 3776 4049 4237 4498 5049 5729 PRICES IN � PER PERSON AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS BASED ON FLIGHTS AS PER DETAILED ITINERARIES DEPARTURES Patagonia & Cape Horn: Weekly departures Jan 06-Apr 13 & Oct 26-Dec 28. Antarctic Discovery: Jan 03, 13, 23; Feb 02, 12, 22; Mar 04; Nov 04, 14, 24; Dec 04, 14, 24. Flights are also available with Air France, TAM, Brazilian Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways at a supplement � details on request. FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS Ex UK AP900/1/4/5: 2008: Mar14-23 �120, Mar24-31 �25. AP902/6: 2008: Mar14-23 �100, Dec16-31 �95. UPGRADES Available on request. HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS Single cabin prices available on request. MEAL PLAN MMP meals as shown in detailed itineraries: B = breakfast, D = dinner, ALL = All Inclusive. IMPORTANT NOTES Please be aware these trips are to a remote part of the world and the itineraries may be subject to change due to weather conditions or availability of anchorages. KUONI PLUS OFFERS For full details and conditions please read p4-15. IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION Please read p456-459 before you book your holiday. Please add �33 if total duration more than 14 nights. The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. This includes any increases or reductions to the above prices at that time. call 01306 747725 | www.kuoni.co.uk | see your travel agent 453

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