Classic Antarctica (2016-17)
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Highlights
- Cruise for 10 nights aboard luxury all-balcony expedition ship 'Le Lyrial' on an exclusive A&K charter
- Travel with A&K's renowned Expedition Team, featuring passionate scientists that include an ornithologist, marine biologist and geologist, all deeply familiar with Antarctica
- Discover some of the world's rarest wildlife and terrain on exciting excursions led by the region's most experienced guides
- Learn about Antarctica's environment - and efforts to conserve it - on a visit to a scientific research station
- Gain a deep understanding of the region with enriching lectures by A&K's own award-winning experts, including authors, historians and professional photographers
- Choose from two special A&K departures: the all-new Family New Year with dedicated children's programming (December 28); and A&K Philanthropy's Understanding Climate Change, led by noted climate expert, Dr. James McClintock (January 7)
- Leave the details to us - this all-inclusive journey includes onboard gratuities, unlimited house drinks and all port charges on 'Le Lyrial'
- Enjoy the convenience of A&K charter flights to and from Ushuaia
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- All accommodations
- Meals and fully guided sightseeing (including park and entrance fees) as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers to/from hotel/ship in the first/last published city regardless of day of arrival and departure (on Expedition Cruises, transfers may be included on start and end dates only)
- Services of A&K Tour Director or appropriate Guide on extensions
- Coffee/tea/soft drinks/water at included meals
- Local wine and beer at welcome and farewell dinners and with meals on board ship on Connections European River Cruise Journeys
- Local bottled water during sightseeing
- Porterage of two (2) pieces of baggage
- Complimentary Internet access (where available on land
- Excluded on all trains, cruises and Connections European River Cruise Journeys
- Service levels are not guaranteed)
- Hotel taxes
- Gratuities throughout, except to the Tour Director/Extension guide/East Africa safari driver-guides.
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Meals: Breakfast
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As the Antarctic Peninsula and its offshore islands appear on the horizon, a sense of excitement begins to build. While day-to-day itineraries depend on weather, water and wildlife conditions,...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: 'Le Lyrial'
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Meals: Breakfast
‘Le Lyrial’ docks at Ushuaia this morning. Enjoy breakfast, and then say goodbye to your Expedition Team and ship’s crew before disembarking. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Buenos Aires, where you connect to your international flight home.
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What's excluded
- International and internal airfares
- Costs associated with obtaining passports or entry visas
- Reciprocity and other border fees
- Airport departure taxes
- Excess baggage charges
- Gratuities to the tour Director/extension guide/east Africa safari driver-guides
- Meals other than those specified in the itinerary
- Beverages other than those noted in inclusions above
- Sightseeing not included in the published itinerary
- Personal expenses such as laundry
- Communication charges
- Optional activities (which are subject to availability)
Exceptional luxury in a Grand Privilege Three-Room Balcony Suite The Grand Deluxe Two-Room Balcony Suite Space and style in a Prestige Balcony Suite A modern Balcony Stateroom
CANCELLATION CHARGES
Cancellations must be received in writing and will become effective on the date of receipt, fax or email. Cancellations received by A&K are subject to the following:
CANCELLATION FEES PER PERSON
If 121 days prior to departure or more, then the cancellation fees is $500
If 120-91 days prior to departure, then the cancellation fees is 20% of program price
If 90-61 days prior to departure, then the cancellation fees is 50% of program price
If 60 days prior to departure or less, then the cancellation fees is 100% of program price
12 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches and 10 Dinners
Abercrombie & Kent provides an Pre-Tour Extension: Iguazu Falls
Days: 4 | From: $1,595
Internal Air: Buenos Aires/Iguazu/Buenos Aires (from $390)
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