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Punta Arenas Ushuala
Antarctica
Wildlife Cruise
Experience the pristine white continent in the company of one of the most experienced teams in the region. Your sociable captain operates an open bridge policy from where you can look for dolphins and whales. Once in Antarctica your expert guides make sure that you get close to the incredible wildlife, particularly the huge colonies of penguins, leopard and elephant seals. Sail through a beautiful and silent landscape of icebergs whilst enjoying delicious food and a comfortable cabin. How active? How comfortable? Sounds perfect?
south patagonia
Pura Aventura Holiday Location
Drake Passage
Deception Island/ Pendulum Cove
King George Island Antarctic Peninsula
Paradise Bay/ Cuverville Island
Pleneau/ Petermann Island
Cruise to Antarctica on board a first class vessel for just 78 passengers. Relax in the hands of one of the most experienced teams in the region. Spend time on the bridge chatting to your sociable captain. Enjoy a varied and interesting programme of lectures and landings. · Day 1 Travel to Ushuaia and relax. · Day 2 Full day to explore the town. · Day 3 Board your boat and set sail. · Day 4 Sail across Drake's Passage, look out for orcas, humpback and minke whales. · Day 5 Take advantage of the programme of talks on board. · Day 6 Land on King George Island, see elephant seals and penguins. · Day 7 Set foot on the mainland of Antarctica. Watch out for leopard seals and penguins. · Day 8 Sail south through a narrow iceberg-filled passage to walk amongst elephant seals. · Day 9 Explore the face of huge glaciers. · Day 10 Sail to an active volcano to swim in warm waters surrounded by ice and snow. · Day 11 Return journey. Relax and talk over your experiences. · Day 12 Look out for dolphins as you cross Drake's Passage. · Day 13 Disembark this morning.
We use 15-passenger dinghies for shore landings in Antarctica, these being relaxed affairs with some walking but nothing very strenuous. As you are part of a small group, the length of shore landings are not limited by the authorities. Your guides make sure the impact of your visit is minimal and control where you go and how long you stay there. You are provided with special footwear and clothing to wear whilst on land to prevent the spread of any foreign organisms into Antarctica. Please note that you will be crossing the 400 miles of Drake's Passage where seas can get rough.
The M/V Antarctic Dream provides double or twin cabins on the lower deck. Rooms are just under 100ft2 and have portholes and en suite bathrooms. You can upgrade to the larger cabins of the Shackleton, Pardo and Cape Horn decks if you wish at extra cost. On board the Antarctic Dream you will be in the company of up to 78 other guests. Food on board is first rate with plenty of variety and choice. The ship also has a bar, gym, sauna and library. In Ushuaia you stay in a very comfortable and charming small hotel, exploring the area independently.
For details of what's included and more information see the detailed itinerary on our website or call us for a copy. For dates and prices see the enclosed sheet. To check availability please call us on 0845 22 55 058 or email info@pura-aventura.com.
Not quite right?
We can arrange your flights to Ushuaia as well as time in Buenos Aires. We also offer this cruise in conjunction with some of our active holidays in Chile (p24) for a really extraordinary land and sea exploration of the southernmost part of the world.
WhY Pura
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As an associate member of International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO), we are committed to following procedures and guidelines that ensure appropriate, safe and environmentally sound travel to the Antarctic. Expert leaders give you as much time as possible on land so you can experience the wildlife.
Call 0845 22 55 058 to discuss our Antarctic Wildlife Cruise holiday
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