Aurora Wild Antarctica Odyssey 12D11N (Fly/Sail)

From A$23,140.00 A$18,500.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Marvel at the beauty and wilderness of the southern hemisphere as you explore this region and set eyes on its sea of ice, omnipresent icebergs, and unique wildlife. Experience Wild Antarctica as you sail and explore the West Antarctic Peninsula, and also journey east towards the fortified icy Weddell Sea on this 12-day adventure cruise.

Your adventure begins in Puntas Arenas, gateway to the Antarctic Continent, where you will board a charter flight to King George Island to board the luxury vessel, the Greg Mortimer. Enjoy the beautiful sights of the unique wildlife of the Island and Weddell Sea as you sail to the western part of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Adore the white landscapes of icy views, majestic icebergs and the creatures that call it home as ...

Trip Highlights

  • Hike along a spectacular landscape of high mountains, in the company of a guide.
  • Uncover Antarctica's splendor amid its glistening icebergs and otherworldly pristine appearance.
  • Engage in unforgettable wildlife moments from orcas and minke whales to penguin colonies.
  • Relax onboard the state-of-the-art luxury, purpose-built ship, the Greg Mortimer.
  • Explore the wilderness and discover various species of Antarctica with the different exploration tools provided.
  • Uncover Antarctica's splendour amid its glistening icebergs and otherworldly pristine appearance.

What's Included

  • One night’s hotel accommodation with breakfast in Puntas Arenas on Day 1
  • 10 nights accommodation onboard the Greg Mortimer on a twin share basis including daily cabin service
  • All airport and hotel transfers as specified in itinerary
  • All meals, snacks, drinks, coffee during the voyage
  • Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner
  • Access to an on-board doctor and medical clinic
  • Post charges, permits and landing fees
  • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
  • Gratuities for ship crew
  • A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket.
  • Complimentary use of muck boots during voyage
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
  • Educational lectures and guiding services from the expedition team

Itinerary

DAY 1 WELCOME TO PUNTAS ARENAS
Hotel Cabo de Hornos (or similar)
None
DAY 2 FLY TO ONE OF THE MOST REMOTE PLACES ON EARTH & BOARD GREG MORTIMER
Greg Mortimer or Sylvia Earle
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3-9 EXPLORE THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA AND JOURNEY TO THE WEDDELL SEA
Greg Mortimer or Sylvia Earle
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10-11 ENTER THE DRAKE PASSAGE
Greg Mortimer or Sylvia Earle
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 DISEMBARK AT USHUAIA AND SAY GOODBYE TO AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE
None
Breakfast

Accommodation

Dates & Prices

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How To Get There

The departure point is  Puntas Arenas, Chile

The finish point is Ushuaia, Argentina

Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Punta Arenas and Ushuaia.

Vessel, Cabin & Fares
DEPARTURE 04 FEB 2023 | Vessel: Sylvia Earle TWIN SHARE PER PERSON
Aurora Stateroom Triple Share AUD $20,155.95 From AUD $16,124.76/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*
Aurora Stateroom Twin Share UNAVAILABLE
Balcony Stateroom Category B AUD $24,385.95 From AUD $21,947.35/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*
Balcony Stateroom Category C AUD $23,962.95 From AUD $21,566.95/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*
Balcony Stateroom Category A AUD $24,949.95 From AUD $22,454.95/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*
Balcony Stateroom Superior SOLD OUT
Junior Suite AUD $35,101.95 From AUD $29,836.65/pp, Twin Share, Save 15%*
Captain's Suite AUD $40,600.95 From AUD $32,480.76/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*

 

DEPARTURE 28 FEB 2023 | Vessel: Greg Mortimer TWIN SHARE PER PERSON
Aurora Stateroom Triple Share AUD $19,168.95 From AUD $15,335.16/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*
Aurora Stateroom Twin Share AUD $21,001.95 From AUD $16,801.56/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*
Balcony Stateroom Category B AUD $23,116.95 From AUD $19,649.41/pp, Twin Share, Save 15%*
Balcony Stateroom Category C AUD $22,693.95 From AUD $19,289.86/pp, Twin Share, Save 15%*
Balcony Stateroom Category A AUD $23,680.95 From AUD $20,128.81/pp, Twin Share, Save 15%*
Balcony Stateroom Superior AUD $28,333.95 From AUD $22,667.16/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*
Junior Suite SOLD OUT
Captain's Suite AUD $29,049.95 From AUD $31,239.96/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*

 

Price and promotion discount is subject to change without notice. Please contact us to confirm the cabin availability and prices at time of booking. Price above is converted from USD price based oncurrency conversion. 

Important Notes

At the conclusion of the voyage, we do not recommend booking flights departing Ushuaia prior to 12.00 pm on the day of disembarkation in case there are delays.

Weather & Climate

 The coldest continent on Earth, Antarctica has two seasons: summer and winter. The Antarctica travel season occurs in summer from October to February where you will find average temperatures ranging from -10 degrees Celsius to -60 degrees, depending on how far into the continent you travel. January is the warmest season, with temperatures climbing up to 0 degrees Celsius on the Antarctic Peninsula. 

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 90 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 90 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 90 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 90 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a tour with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the tour has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 60 days prior to departure if the minimum number requirement is unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the tour or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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