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Far Frontiers Travel specialises in tailor-making bespoke travel to Central Asia, China and Mongolia, the Far East, Indian Subcontinent and the Himalayas, Indochina, Middle East, North Africa and Europe, Russia and South America.
Antarctica XXI | 10 days
Antarctica XXI is unique – the first air cruise to Antarctica. The basis of this extraordinary voyage is that you avoid the notorious two day crossing of the Drake Passage and instead take a one and a half hour flight from Punta Arenas in Southern Chile to King George Island, the largest island of the South Shetland Archipelago, where you board your expedition ship. For the next five days you are on a Classic Antarctic Peninsula voyage with active adventures, several landings daily by zodiac and a programme of enjoyable on-board lectures. The aim of the expedition is to cross the Lemaire Channel at latitude 65 degrees south.
For those who still wish to experience crossing the Drake Passage in one direction, the first and last voyages of the season include a one way crossing by air. Staff to guest ratios are higher than on standard voyages and there is an open bar policy throughout the voyage.
Ship: Ocean Nova
When: Various departures December 2012 and January 2013
Guide price:£8,435 per person based on twin cabin (private facilities)
Trip report for the Antarctic Peninsula
Fiona’s travel tips
TOP TIP: Dress in layers - you will need them.
BEST TIME TO GO: The best time of year to visit the Falkland Islands is during the Austral Summer, particularly between the months of December to February. This is the peak of wildlife activity and, usually, the warmest time of the year.
WHY NOT: Combine your voyage in the South Atlantic with a fabulous trip to Argentina or Chile – we have plenty of suggestions!
DON’T MISS: Camping overnight on the peninsula to experience Antarctic weather close up. It might seem tough at the time but you won’t regret it! Don’t forget to pre-book as it’s popular.
LET US KNOW: If you have a former connection with any of the polar regions we visit by ship. Perhaps you or a relative lived on one of the bases, or were a member of a past expedition? We can offer you the chance to share your experiences, diaries or photographs with others on your voyage. In the past we’ve even got the ship to make unscheduled visits to tie in with such an event.
Clients’ comments
“It was a fascinating voyage with lasting impressions. The wildlife both on the Falklands and on Antarctica is incredibly rich. The organisation on board the ship was very good. Among the talks given by the scientific crew I enjoyed the witty talks by Robert Headland the most. The familiar atmosphere in the lodges on Sea Lion Island and on Carcass Island was very nice indeed. Last but not least I should like to thank you for the impeccable organisation on your part.”
Mr Hubert Kalf, Epic Antarctica icebreaker voyage
“Most helpful, informative, and friendly service at all stages. Absolutely spectacular trip which exceeded my already high expectations. Brilliant value for money, notwithstanding the high cost. It says it all that I was looking at your brochure for a future trip, as soon as I got back!”
Judith Philip, Antarctic Peninsula, December 2008