Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

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duration 14 days
tour type Cruise
age requirement 8-99 yrs
max group size 20
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-39679
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ends Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Embrace the expeditionary spirit on a quest to reach the colony of thousands of pairs of emperor penguins and their chicks
Spend five days in the vicinity of Snow Hill, either on tour to the colony, or immersing yourself in our custom-designed Weddell Sea experiences
Travel aboard our new ship Ultramarine, enjoying the sauna or one of the ship’s many other onboard amenities
Enjoy the intimacy of traveling on a ship with a reduced capacity of 150 guests
Additional staff means there will be one expedition team member for every four guests
Learn from polar experts during our enhanced onboard education program
Enjoy helicopter sightseeing and Zodiac cruising for unique perspectives of the Antarctic Peninsula.
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On this cruise trip you will board in and disembark in Buenos Aires. With the tour "Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition To Snow Hill" you will be cruising through Weddell Sea, Snow Hill and Drake Passage in Antarctica, Chile and Argentina over 14 days. The tour "Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition To Snow Hill" includes cabin accommodation and more, per the package includes section further below.

We made polar history in 2004 at Snow Hill Island. We were the first to reach its Emperor penguin rookery, offering one of the most exclusive wildlife encounters on the planet. Our Expedition Team has the deepest experience in the industry, bringing more people on more successful Snow Hill landings than anyone else. We invite you to share in the legacy and the true spirit of the explorer; embracing the unexpected, and pursuing one of the most jaw-dropping experiences imaginable.Experience a true polar quest as we journey on our new ship, Ultramarine, which is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters that will fly guests to the vicinity of this rarely-visited rookery, whereupon they will walk across the thick sea ice to stand within metres of the most coveted penguin species on the planet. Anticipate scenes reminiscent of “March of the Penguins” and BBC’s “Frozen Planet.” Just imagine the penguins tobogganing across the ice towards the sea. Such wildlife moments are too precious for words!Celebrate Snow Hill’s majestic moments on ice, alongside more than 4,000 pairs of breeding Emperor penguins and their chicks. Revel in the once-in-a-lifetime wonders of the Weddell Sea, and set foot on the seventh continent’s eastern Peninsula. Join us at Snow Hill. Be part of a legendary story, and write one of your own.

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Overview
Day 1 : Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2 : Fly to Ushuaia and Embark
Days 3 and 4 : Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 5 : Navigating into the Weddell Sea
Days 6 to 10 : Weddell Sea and the Quest to Land at Snow Hill
Days 11 to 13 : Cruising
Day 14 : Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All shore landings per the daily program

Meals

2 Breakfasts
Beer and house wine during dinner
Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock

Guide

Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader

Others

All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as scheduled
Photographic journal documenting the expedition
Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
Official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
Complimentary reusable water bottle
Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin
Comprehensive onboard materials, including a map and an informative Arctic/Antarctic Reader
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person
Mandatory price included

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International airfare
Passport and visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
Excess-baggage fees on international flights
Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified
Phone and Internet charges
Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
Additional overnight accommodation

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill tour. You can cancel the tour up to 125 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 124 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 17 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 17 September 2024, a deposit of 20% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 124 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

Clean and healthy vessels that meet international certifications for infection prevention is ensured.
For the duration of the expedition, you will be only interacting with your fellow pre-screened passengers and Quark Expeditions staff.
This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day.

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