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15 Day Antarctica Explorer Buenos Aires Ushuaia Drake Passage Antarctica

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15 DayAntarcticaExplorer

Buenos AiresUshuaiaDrake PassageAntarctica

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15 Day Antarctica Explorer

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$10,999PER PERSON, TWIN SHAREDo you fancy yourself an explorer? Youcertainly will after visiting Earth's southernmost continent. This wild and uninhabited,ice-covered landmass will mesmerize atevery turn and stimulate your sense ofadventure. Every day you will learnsomething new about this dazzlinglandscape.

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DAY 1Destination Home Buenos Aires

Meals included

Hotel Emperador Hotel Buenos Aires, or similar

Board your international flight bound for Buenos Aires. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

DAY 2Destination Buenos Aires Ushuaia

Meals included Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel Ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen, or similar

Today you will join the rest of your group as you are transferred to the airport to board your charter flight to the end ofthe world, Ushuaia, where MS Fridtjof Nansen awaits. Once onboard, we start our journey with a welcome dinner.

DAY 3Destination Drake Passage

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen, or similar

Prepare yourself for Antarctica as we cross the fabled Drake Passage. MS Fridtjof Nansen is designed to make polarexploration a pleasure for all ages and learning levels, and as such, there will be lectures on the environment and filmsabout Antarctica in the Science Center. Guests can also make use of the pool, hot tubs and wellness center onboard toenrich their journey.

DAY 4Destination Drake Passage

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen, or similar

Spend another day relaxing at sea, as we continue our journey to Antarctica.

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DAY 5Destination Antarctica

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen, or similar

Welcome to the most remote area on Earth! Come ashore to explore breathtaking Antarctic scenery and encounterpenguins. From on deck, there will be ample opportunities to see whales and seals. We always have to work with theelements in Antarctica, not against them, and intend to land on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Theplaces we visit offer opportunities to discreetly observe different types of penguin colonies, seals, and whales, as well assee glaciers and icebergs in every shape and color. We also visit whaling stations and scientific facilities.

DAY 6Destination Antarctica

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen, or similar

Spend another day in this unforgettable landscape undertaking a shore landing, listening to lectures and enjoying yourspectacular vessel.

DAY 7Destination Antarctica

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen, or similar

Spend another day in this unforgettable landscape undertaking a shore landing, listening to lectures and enjoying yourspectacular vessel.

DAY 8Destination Antarctica

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen, or similar

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Spend another day in this unforgettable landscape undertaking a shore landing, listening to lectures and enjoying yourspectacular vessel.

DAY 9Destination Antarctica

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen, or similar

Spend another day in this unforgettable landscape undertaking a shore landing, listening to lectures and enjoying yourspectacular vessel.

DAY 10Destination Drake Passage

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen, or similar

After five days of exploring this exhilarating continent, we set our course back to civilisation. Spend the day at searecapping your experiences with new friends, having fun in the Science Center or just relaxing on deck, spotting themany seabirds that follow our ship.

DAY 11Destination Drake Passage

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen, or similar

Today marks our last day at sea. Tomorrow we will make land back at Ushuaia. Enjoy your last night on the ship withyour newly made friends.

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DAY 12Destination Ushuaia Buenos Aires

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 4 Novotel Buenos Aires, or similar

Our Antarctic expedition cruise ends as we reach Ushuaia, and we transfer you to the airport for your flight back toBuenos Aires. On arrival in Buenos Aires, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel to relax after your expedition.

DAY 13Destination Buenos Aires

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 4 Novotel Buenos Aires, or similar

Today is a free day to relax and explore this colourful city at your own pace.

DAY 14Destination Buenos Aires Home

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel N/A

Today, you will be transferred to Buenos Aires International Airport for your scheduled flight home. We hope youenjoyed your journey to Antarctica with us!

DAY 15Destination Home

Meals included

Hotel N/A

Arrive home today. We hope you've been inspired.

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Inclusions

WHAT'S INCLUDED Return airfares with Oneworld's LATAM AirlinesReturn charter flight between Buenos Aires and UshuaiaAll airport and port transfers10-night Antarctica expedition cruise onboard the MS Fridtjof Nansen (530 peoplemax)Guaranteed oceanview cabinComplimentary wind- and water-resistant jacket 3 nights accommodation in the Argentinian capital of Buenos AiresDaily breakfast, 9 lunches and 10 dinners including beer, wine, soft drink andmineral water with mealsCoffee and tea included throughout the dayExpert expedition teams that give lectures and accompany landings and activitiesLandings with small Zodiac boats and activities onboard and ashoreFree WiFi onboard for all guests

SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Buenos Aires - Undertake a city tour of this colourful capital, known as the ‘Paris ofLatin America’ Ushuaia - Travel to the city nicknamed the 'End of the World'Drake Passage - Cross the famous body of water on your journey towardsAntarcticaAntarctica - Experience awe-inspiring glaciers, ice-filled bays and a host of wildlifeAntarctic Peninsula - Set foot on the Antarctic Peninsula and meet penguins andelephant seals up-closeSouth Shetland Islands - Land on these remote islands and visit whaling stationsand scientific facilities

Fine Print

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HOW TO BOOK & PAYMENTS Deposit & PaymentDeposit & Payment

Secure your booking with a $500 deposit per person.Pay a 2nd instalment of $4999 per person within 28 days.Final payment is then due 90 days prior to departure.

Booking ProcessBooking Process

Select the purple 'Sign Up For Full Details' tab to begin your booking (you mustsign up first by enterting your email and creating a password)Then select the purple 'Book now' tabSelect your Departure Date, Departure City, number of Passengers, RoomConfiguration, and enter any Special RequestsClick the purple ‘Proceed to secure checkout' tabEnter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/paymentOnce your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a booking form sothat we can fulfil your bookingYour booking is confirmed once your booking form is submitted and you canbegin the countdown to your Inspiring Vacation!

FLIGHTS, UPGRADES &EXTENSIONS

Airfare InformationAirfare Information

Full-service airline used will be LATAM Airlines (or similar if unavailable) Flights are not direct and include a minimum of one connection (maximum two)All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos ofhand luggage.Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilosper person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well ascoach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling yourluggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over thisamount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline,payable direct.Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable; any changes will be subject to the airlinerules and change feesFull names as per passport (including all middle names) are requiredAny airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our controlAdelaide surcharge $250 - Perth surcharge $500

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Premium Economy or Business Class upgradesPremium Economy or Business Class upgrades

Premium Economy available from an additional $2,500 per person (subject toavailability).Business Class available from an additional $4,500 per person (subject toavailability).

Please specify this as a 'Special Request' when completing your booking and you will bequoted for the additional fare. In the event your selection is unavailable, or that you aredissatisfied with the quote, you will be provided with a full refund.

Cabin UpgradesCabin UpgradesIf you wish to upgrade your cabin, the following amounts are payable in addition to thepackage price prior to travel:

Arctic Superior cabin: from $2,000 per person (subject to availability).

Suite: from $4,000 per person (subject to availability).

Land Only discount (if booking your own flights)Land Only discount (if booking your own flights)A reduction of $1,500 per person applies if you wish to arrange your own airfares. To purchasea land-only fare, please select this option in the booking process under 'Departure City'.Please note, if you are not arriving or departing as per the group itinerary, airport transferswill not be included. Should you wish to book airport transfers to match your own flights, thecost is $69 per person, per direction.

How to extend your stayHow to extend your staySome customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay pre- and/or post-tour.If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:

1. Follow the ‘Book Now’ prompts after signing up, until you reach the 'SpecialRequests' field

2. Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements, and if you requireadditional accommodation the number of nights needed.

3. After finalising your purchase and submitting your booking form, a member of ourteam will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.

Please note, a supplement of $150 per person (plus any applicable fare and tax differences)

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applies if you wish to deviate from the standard itinerary. We will contact you via email with aquote and proposed flight itinerary, and then proceed with collecting the additionalpayment required to confirm your request. All additional accommodation and sightseeing isat your own arrangement, or alternatively we can offer the following rates:

Pre-tour accommodation: not available Post-tour accommodation (Buenos Aires): $149 per room per night (single ordouble/twin)

Please note, if you are not arriving or departing as per the group itinerary, airport transfersare no longer included. If you would like us to arrange this service for you, an additional costwill apply:

Airport transfers: $69 per person, per direction

The additional cost for these land arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice,due 90 days prior to departure, and are strictly subject to availability.

EXCLUSIONS VisasTravel insurance (compulsory)TippingAnything not mentioned in the itineraryOptional activitiesPersonal expenses

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Fitness RequirementsFitness RequirementsWhile the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expectedrequirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours interms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted asexpected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handleyour own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a “3”.

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3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes amoderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You shouldbe able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and able to walk reasonabledistances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailmentsyou may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If youhave any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is notsuitable.

AccommodationAccommodationThe accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higherstandard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be madeto meet your preferences, however any changes are beyond our control.

Cabin beddingCabin beddingBedding on board the cruise is restricted to the following configurations:

Polar Outside cabin: Included. The Polar Outside cabins are primarily on thelower/middle decks with windows, they are spacious, have flexible sleepingarrangements (double or twin), TV and Ensuite for excellent and high standardaccommodation.Arctic Superior cabin: Arctic Superior class cabins are comfortable and roomyaccommodation and have their own balcony on upper decks of the ships.Spacious cabins, different sizes, flexible sleeping arrangements, some withsofabed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee. Please note: This cabin isautomatically made with a double bed. To order twin beds, please notify us at timeof booking.Suite: Suites include a private balcony, top-high decks, flexible sleepingarrangements, some with sofabed, TV, minibar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle, teaand coffee, espresso maker. They have flexible sleeping arrangements (double ortwin).

Cruise detailsCruise detailsFor detailed information on your ship, click HERE.

Single SupplementSingle SupplementSingle supplement is $9,999 per person in addition to the twin-share price.

Paired Solo TravellersPaired Solo Travellers

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Triple ShareTriple ShareNot available.

Travel InsuranceTravel InsuranceTravel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.

We have partnered with QBE Insurance to offer our customers competitive rates for theirtravel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover, earn Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints and save 25% on retail rates.

Simply click HERE to arrange your policy.

Visa & Passport informationVisa & Passport informationIt is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must bevalid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return to Australia.

Australian passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Argentina or Antarctica.

Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visitinghttps://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements. Visasshould not be applied for before receiving final documentation.

Tour DocumentationTour DocumentationFinal documentation including, e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30days prior to travel.

Group SizeGroup Size2-40 people.

ChildrenChildrenChildren must be 12 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Childrenare charged the same price as adults.

Tour LengthTour LengthThe total length of the tour in days includes time spent inflight and is subject to change,depending on the flight schedule. Please refer to the day-by-day itinerary for the time spentin your destination(s).

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