BOOK THIS TRIPAntarctica - Land of the Emperor Penguin
Trip Valid:
01/01/2009 to 31/12/2010
Duration:
11 days (ex Cape Town)
Highlights:
Go where few have ever gone before, Learn to kite-surf across the endless polar planes of Antarctica, Abseil down enormous ice cliffs, Wake in an igloo, blue light on your face, See the emperor penguins closer than you ever imagined
Trip Code:
TLLEP
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 10
Price:
Prices from AUD $64405
Please ask us about 2010 departures (usually scheduled in or about November each year).
pricing for Australia: change country
Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
We begin our journey in Cape Town, flying to Antarctica two days into our trip. The flight itself is breathtaking, gliding over sky-scraper sized ice bergs, iridescent blue glacial shelfs and endless stretches of white wonderland. On arrival you become one of the very few people to actually set foot in Antarctica and we can start to take in the breathtaking surrounds from our luxury eco camp. The highlight of our trip will be visiting a remote emperor penguin colony at Neumeyer where previously only scientists have visited. Visiting at the start of Spring when the new chicks have just hatched, we are engulfed in the sheer bedlam and excitement of the colony at its most busy time. The penguins are completely unafraid of humans and this really is an experience like no other.
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meals included: All meals and alcohol while in Antarctica.
transport: Plane, "turboprop" DC-3 aeroplane, skidoo, kite-ski, walking
accommodation:
Antarctica - Luxury Tents (10 nts).
At our camp, we also have beautifully sculpted igloos to sleep in. Surprisingly comfortable and utterly silent, the igloos are an unique way to wake up in the morning, with the soft blue light shining through a cocoon of ice!
Accommodation in Cape Town is not included.
budget: Allow for meals not included.
departs: Special departures Nov 10 - 20, 2008 and Nov 20 - 30, 2008
Pre-trip Cape Town (allow 2 days)
We ask that you arrive in Cape Town at least 2 days before your scheduled flight to Antarctica. We have to react to the prevailing weather situations and, although rare, may need to alter the tour or flight schedule accordingly. Being in Cape Town 2 days earlier provides flexibility and also gives you a chance to relax before flying South. Our staff will meet you at Cape Town International Airport and take you to your hotel (accommodation is not included on these pre-trip nights to provide maximum flexibility in your choice of hotel).
Day 1 Antarctica
Today we make the 5.5 hour flight to Antarctica, where we get a chance to settle into our new home, and explore the surrounding Antarctic wonderland.
Days 2 - 7 Dronning Maud Land
Abseiling over a huge ice cliff, visiting the penguins, wandering between mighty ice blocks and sleeping in igloos are only a few of the many exciting activities on offer while staying in Dronning Maud Land.
Days 8 - 10 Neumeyer
Be engulfed by the sheer bedlam and excitement of the emperor penguin colony at its most busy time.
Day 11 Cape Town
Flown first back to our camp in Dronning Maud Land, then back to Cape Town, we are left to reflect over our marvellous adventures of the past 12 days.
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