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ANTARCTICA XXI
If you have ever wanted to visit Antarctica, but were discouraged by the thought of the rough two day crossing through the Drake Passage, you will definitely be interested in the Antarctica XXI fly cruise program. Originating in Punta Arenas, Chile you board a charter flight which takes you to King George Island in less than three hours.
From there you will board your ship, the 52-passenger ship M/V Professor Multanovskiy and commence the six day sailing between the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Sailing along ice-filled fjords and between spectacular icebergs, you will enjoy the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Your journey toward the south may include visits to some of the most magnificent spots on the white continent such as: Hannah Point, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island , Paradise Bay , Cuverville and Deception Islands amongst others. This Antarctic adventure will be full, with daily landings and excursions in zodiacs boats.
In addition to saving yourself 4 days crossing the Drake Passage, this 7-night program is ideal for anyone who is limited on time. Of course, while your main aim may be experiencing Antarctica, you may like to take the opportunity to see some of the interesting destinations in Chile and Argentina.
Since the program must rely on weather conditions for the flight portion, the schedule is limited to just 9 departures at a time of year when the weather makes air travel more reliable. The first departure is November 22 and the last one is the New Years program departing December 30.
If you book your Antarctica XXI program and pay in full 6 months prior to departure, you will receive a 5% discount. Regular rates start at US$ 8,990 per person. Call us at 1-800-661-2512 or visit our web site for more details.
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ESTANCIAS OF ARGENTINA
Estancias, or ranches, play a huge part in Argentina's culture and economy. In the early days these establishments were responsible for making Argentina one of the biggest meat and grain producers in world. Today, they provide visitors the rare opportunity to stay as a guest at a working estancia and experience the gaucho ranch culture in a tranquil and beautiful setting.
Enjoy the serenity and simplicity of traditional ranch life on a visit to an estancia. While each property offers different facilities and activities, you can make your stay as active or relaxed as you wish. Outdoor activities include horseback riding, polo, golf, fishing, or, for the more adventurous, out with the gauchos on a cattle drive. You may also be able to enjoy a carriage ride, enjoy leisurely strolls around the property or grab a bike and cycle in the beautiful countryside. This is country living at its finest. Let Galapagos Holidays arrange your estancia stay. Here are a few to consider:
Estancia Villa Maria - Located a short distance from Buenos Aires, this 15 suite estate sits on 1541 acres of picturesque traditional Argentine Pampas.
Estancia BellaVista de Guerrero - Surrounded by rolling hills and green countryside, and steeped in history, you'll enjoy this elegant 19th-century country mansion located a few hours away from Buenos Aires.
House of Jasmines - An avenue of trees leads visitors to the 120-year-old House of Jasmines, a 300-acre ranch in the Andean foothills in the north-west province of Salta. |
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FAMILY DEPARTURES IN GALAPAGOS
If you ever considered taking your children or grandchildren to experience the Galapagos Islands, La Pinta is offering two special family departures this summer. On the July 03-10 and July 24-31 departures, you and the young members of your family can swim with sea turtles, frolic with sea lions, admire the giant tortoises, and experience nature like you have never done before. Seeing and experiencing the Galapagos Island through the eyes of a child is something past families return to tell us is an experience they don't soon forget. One of our past clients had this to share with us:
"The best part was that my wife, oldest child and I were snorkelling one afternoon and a penguin with the personality of a baby sealion swam up to us and played with us for about 10 or 15 minutes, truly remarkable as I am sure you know since these guys usually don't play like this."
On these special family departures,
younger expedition members will have shorter walks on selected outings, more time for water activities such as snorkelling and sea kayaking.
La Pinta is offering a 50% discount for children between the ages of 6-18.
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NEW LOWER RATES
We would like to remind you that prices are dropping throughout South America. In our last edition, we mentioned that our cruise operators in Galapagos and Antarctica were offering some terrific savings. Well, now the land operators in Argentina and Chile are following suit. Now is a great time to consider a trip to South America. As the rates are constantly changing, contact our office for the most accurate pricing.
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