Antarctic expedition

• LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / GERMAN.
• MEALS: ONLY THOSE SPECIFIED ON THE ITINERARY.
• INCLUDES: TRANSFERS AND EXCURSIONS SPECIFIED IN THE ITINERARY. TICKETS TO NATIONAL PARKS. ACCOMMODATION ACCORDING TO CATEGORY.
• IT DOES NOT INCLUDE: PROPINS OR SERVICES NOT SPECIFIED IN THE PROGRAM.
• DEPARTURES: ACCORDING TO DATE OF SAIL AWAY.
• FLIGHTS: NOT INCLUDED.

12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS

DAY 01. USHUAIA. Arrival in Ushuaia. Transfer to the hotel. accommodation

DAY 02. USHUAIA. During the afternoon we embark on Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, the most southern  city in the world, located on the banks of the Beagle Channel and we start navigating along this scenic canal for the rest of the night.

DAYS 03 - 04. NAVIGATION. During the next two days in the Drake Passage, you will savor life from the perspective of the polar explorers who first challenged these regions: fresh salt breezes, undulating seas, maybe even a fin whale flying towards the sea. After passing the Antarctic Convergence, the natural limit of Antarctica, which is formed when cold waters that flow northward collide with the warmer sub-Antarctic seas, found in the surrounding area of ​​the Antarctic outcrop. A variety of albatrosses and petrels are presented, along with Cape pigeons and southern fulmars. Then, near the South Shetland Islands, the first icebergs can be glimpsed.

DAYS 05 - 08. ANTARCTICA. We will sail directly to Antarctica, passing the Melchior Islands and the Schollaert Channel between the islands of Brabant and Antwerp. The Antarctic Peninsula is known for its frozen beauty and abundant wildlife. During our stay here we will optimize the experience to get the most out of everything. Some of the sites that can be visited include Cuverville Island, a small and rugged island nestled between the mountains of the Antarctic Peninsula and Rongé Island, we will find an extensive colony of Papua penguin and also nesting common scouting pairs. In the nearby Danco Island, in the Errera Channel, the activities are concentrated around the Papua penguins that nest at the top of the island as well as the Weddell seals and crabeater that may be in the vicinity of the island. In Puerto Neko we could have the opportunity to disembark in the continent surrounded by a magnificent landscape with huge glaciers at sea level with regular landslides. During the cruises in Zodiac we will enjoy the landscape surrounded by alpine peaks. In Paradise Bay, with its myriad of icebergs, we could have the opportunity to disembark in the Antarctic continent. Once again it is possible to take a Zodiac cruise in the interiors of this beautiful passage. In this area, we have good chances to see humpback whales and Minke. After navigating the Neumayer channel, we hope to visit the old British scientific station, now a museum and post office, in Port Lockroy on Goudier Island. Very close to where it is possible to offer a landing in Punta Jougla where Papua penguins and blue-eyed cormorants nest. This area offers excellent opportunities for kayaking and camping. When snow conditions permit, we use snowshoes in our regular landings, which greatly improves mobility and safety in deep snow conditions.

DAY 09. SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS. The South Shetland volcanic islands are whipped by the wind and usually enveloped by fog, yet offer subtle pleasures. There is a nice variety of flora (mosses, lichens and grasses with flowers) and fauna such as Papua penguins, chinstrap and Southern giant petrels. On Deception Island our vessel ventures into the submerged crater through the spectacular Neptune Bellows. Here we find hot springs, an abandoned whaling station, thousands of checkerboard petrels and many cook gulls, common and polar skuas and Antarctic terns. Paiño de Wilson and black-bellied storm petrels nest in the ruins of the whaling station in Caleta Balleneros. Alternatively, we will try to carry out activities in the nearby island Half Moon. Here we will find chinstrap penguin and Weddell seals usually rest on the beach near the Argentine station Cámara. When the weather forecast is unfavorable (sea conditions and weather) we will leave from there around noon.

DAYS 10 - 11. NAVIGATION. To the north, once again we are accompanied by a large selection of seabirds as we cross the Drake Passage.

DAY 12. USHUAIA. Arrival to Ushuaia during the morning and disembarkation. Transfer to the airport to take the corresponding flight. End of our services.

ACCORDING TO DATE OF SAIL AWAY

Tour and travel services are outsourced by a provider exclusively chosen by Hoihou to meet the needs of its customers, counting the same with file 9568 to operate as a travel agency.

THE RATES INCLUDE: Only and exclusively the services listed above, except for extensions that the parties agree in common, expressly.

THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE: Extras, telephone calls, minibar consumption, voluntary tips to drivers and guides, washing and ironing of clothes and any other service not previously specified in the reservation.

TRANSPORTATION: Included only in the case duly specified in the corresponding item. According to the services provided by the contracted transport companies.

BAGGAGE: And other personal objects of a traveler are not covered by a transport contract, all objects being understood that he always keeps them with him, whatever part of the vehicle they are placed in and transported by the passenger himself and on his own account. risk without the organizers being seen, therefore, obliged to respond contractually for the loss or damage that they could suffer during the trip for any reason.

ACCOMMODATION: The Company guarantees the category of accommodation in the requested Hotel or similar.

METHOD OF PAYMENT: Payments must be made by bank transfer (except for domestic passengers, who can make the same through other payment methods to be confirmed at the time of booking) All individual passenger reservations will be finalized once the advance payment has been made corresponding to 30% of the total and the balance according to an agreement with the administrative department of our company. The price will be fixed only once the total of the contracted service is paid and in case of a subsequent fluctuation before providing the service, do not alter the operating cost of the service.

VARIATIONS: The Operator (E.V. T. 9568 DNST 331) reserves the right to make total or partial alterations in case of unforeseeable circumstances or force majeure, as long as it is required for the best development of the activities, without altering the provision of the services. In the case of complete trips that include transportation, with scheduled departures, they may be postponed or canceled, if the minimum quota required for the normal performance of the tour is not completed, with the passengers entitled to the refund of the amount paid without interest or compensation. If the trip had to be extended beyond the terms fixed by fortuitous causes beyond the control of the Company or by force majeure, the expenses incurred will be borne by the passenger.

RESPONSIBILITY: The Operator (EVT 9568 DNST 331) declines all responsibility for accidents and their consequences, strikes, delays or anticipation of schedules, weather conditions, natural disasters, government decisions, thefts, loss or deterioration of luggage and/or personal items, etc. Whatever the reasons that motivated it, by virtue of its quality as an intermediary between the passengers and the different service providers (transport company, hotels, restaurants, etc.), its responsibility is covered by the companies providing the services.

ORDER OF SERVICES: All passengers must take the services reserved by the Agency with a Service Order that we call Voucher. The same will have to clearly specify the contracted services, regular or private. They must have a Voucher for each service contracted. In case of taking more than one room, they must issue a Voucher for each one. They must specify the category of the room that the passenger will take and in no case will the extras be included in charge of the Agency.

RETURNS: No refund will be assessed on services not used by the will of the passengers.

CANCELLATIONS: NO-SHOW will be charged (equivalent to one daily) or the penalty established by the establishment for any reservation made by the Agency and not canceled in a timely manner. High season minimum 72 hours before and in low season at least 48 hours before.

KNOWLEDGE OF THE PASSENGER: The acceptance of the trip implicitly implies adherence to all the clauses that the passenger declares to know and accept at the time of making the reservation.

RATES: Rates are subject to modifications without prior notice.

THE PRESENT RATES HAVE THE DISCOUNT OF THE TAX (VAT) TO THE HOTEL (21%). TO MAKE EFFECT THAT DISCOUNT, THE COPY OF THE PASSPORT OF EACH PASSENGER MUST BE SENT AT THE MOMENT OF REQUESTING THE RESERVATION. OTHER CASE YOU SHOULD ADD SUCH HOTEL TAX. "VAT refund regime for foreign tourists for lodging services - General Resolution 3971 and Resolution 566/16"