ANTARCTIC NEW YEAR THE OFFER $8999 INTERIOR STATEROOM OCEAN VIEW STATEROOM $9499 VISTA SUITE $ DAY BUCKET LIST ADVENTURE

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1 ANTARCTIC NEW YEAR $8999 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE TYPICALLY $12999 ANTARCTICA ARGENTINA URUGUAY FALKLAND ISLANDS CHILE THE OFFER Is there any better way to cap off the end of the year, or start a new one, than with a once in a lifetime trip to the vast wilderness of Antarctica? The simple answer, is no. This life-altering 26 day trip takes you to Antarctica, Argentina, Uruguay, Falkland Islands and Chile. Discover the stunning cities of Chile; Santiago, backdropped by snow topped mountains and the colourful port city of Valparaiso. Then, take a 22 night Cape Horn and Antarctic Cruise onboard Holland America Line s ms Zaandam ship. See the port city of Puerto Montt, the chic city of Chiloe, and the gateway to the Aysen Fjords, Puerto Chacabuco. From here, your camera will be hard to put down as you cruise through Chiliean Fjords, past Amalia or Brujo Glacier (weather dependent), and on to Cape Horn and the famed Drake Passage. Continue through to the ice-dotted Palmer Archipelago, along The Danco Coast and through the pristine landscapes of Antarctic Sound, where the ice covered scenery is nothing short of amazing. Enjoy a day at leisure in Buenos Aires to round off your journey. This breathtaking package includes return international flights, 22 night cruise, 67 meals, and more! Tick off one New Year s resolution as the clock ticks midnight with an awe-inspiring trip to the end of the earth and back again! INTERIOR STATEROOM $8999 OCEAN VIEW STATEROOM $9499 VISTA SUITE $12999 *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at or contact our customer service team on TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.

2 THE ITINERARY Day 1 Australia - Santiago, Chile Today depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth for Santiago, Chile. Fly with Latam Airlines, Qantas Airways or Air New Zealand (subject to availability). Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Please note: Due to flight times and scheduling some customers may be required to be at the airport the day before (Depart day 0). Overnight: Hotel Solace or similar, Santiago Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Santiago - Valparaiso - San Antonio - Begin 22 Night Holland America Antarctic & Cape Horn Cruise Today you will drive approx. 90 minutes west towards the coast. Pass through the lush agricultural valley of Curacaví and the Casablanca Valley, renowned for innovative wineries which are producing Chile s top white wines and cool-climate reds. You ll arrive in Valparaíso, one of the first Chilean cities founded by the Spanish. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003 for its architectural and cultural significance, the city is also one of Chile s most interesting. Starting in the downtown sector, you will learn about the history of Valpo and its importance in South American trade and commerce. A century-old hillside ascensores (funicular carriage) will transport you to the top of the city s steep hills, where a labyrinthine maze of streets reveals brightly coloured buildings, bohemian cafes, elegant restaurants, and spectacular views of the harbour below. The tour will lead you on foot through two of the most famous and eclectic neighbourhoods, Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre. Named due to the beautiful gardens that adorned the houses of the sector, which in the nineteenth century were inhabited mainly by English immigrants. The tour will conclude after lunch at a local restaurant. Nestled in the hills of the city you will enjoy local cuisine inspired by the fresh seafood, seasonal produce and fine wines available in coastal Chile. After lunch, you will be transferred to San Antonio Cruise Port for a mid afternoon arrival. The cruise departs at 5.00pm. Day 3 At Sea Grab your camera and a great seat on deck for cruising along the southern coast of Chile. Day 4 Puerto Montt, Chile 8:00am to 5:00pm Puerto Montt is a port city in southern Chile s Lake District and is known as a gateway to the Andes mountains and the Patagonian fjords. Day 5 Castro, Isla Chiloe, Chile 8:00am to 5:00pm Castro is Chile s third oldest city in continued existence and the capital of the Chiloé Province in the Los Lagos Region and is a convenient base for exploring the island of Chiloé. If there is one place in Chiloé you could call cosmopolitan, it s Castro, where all the idiosyncrasies and attractions of Chiloé are nicely packaged in the Big City. At times loud and boisterous like some working class towns in Chile, the capital of the archipelago somehow retains its local Chiloé character side by side with a dash of modern development, comfortable tourism infrastructure and a dash of trendiness. In recent years, Castro s culinary scene has evolved from fast-food to foodie-frenzy and the city now boasts enough excellent restaurants to be considered a bonafide culinary destination.

3 THE ITINERARY Day 6 Puerto Chacabuco, Chile 8:00am to 5:00pm Puerto Chacabuco is a town in Patagonia, southern Chile, known as a jumping-off point for the Aysén fjords. To the northeast is Lake Los Palos, with views of snowy mountains. The forested Simpson River National Reserve, home to cougars, is southeast. The nearby town of Coyhaique has a craft market selling handmade items. Glacier-fed San Rafael Lagoon and the Northern Patagonian Ice Field are to the southwest. Day 7 Chilean Fjords Scenic Cruising Grab your camera and a great seat on deck for cruising along the southern coast of Chile. Day 8 Amalia or Brujo Glacier & Canal Sarmiento Scenic Cruising Your journey along the southern coast of Chile continues. Day 9 Punta Arenas, Chile 6:00am to 6:00pm The southern tip of the South American continent is as fractured as frost crystals, but the inlets, bays, and passages around the Strait of Magellan are home to a million wonders. Punta Arenas is the threshold to them all. Day 10 Ushuaia, Argentina 12:00pm to 8:00pm Ushuaia is commonly regarded as the southernmost city in the world. The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It s the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as Penguin Island for its penguin colonies. Day 11 Cape Horn & Drake Passage Scenic Cruising Today, cruise around the southernmost headland of Chile, Cape Horn, where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans meet. Cape Horn is widely considered to be the most southerly point of South America and marks the northern boundary of the Drake Passage; for centuries it has been regarded as a major milestone by which sailing ships carrying trade goods around the world marked their passage. Cape Horn was noted as the halfway point from England to Australia during the nineteenth century clipper route. The cruise will continue on through the Drake Passage, which is the body of water between South America s Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It connects the south western part of the Atlantic Ocean (Scotia Sea) with the south eastern part of the Pacific Ocean and extends into the Southern Ocean and is 800kms wide. Ships in the passage can often sight whales, dolphins and seabirds including giant petrels, albatrosses and penguins. Day 12 At Sea Day 13 The Palmer Archipelago - Antarctic Scenic Cruising Today you will arrive at the first islands in the Antarctic. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you cruise through the Palmer Archipelago, also known as Antarctic Archipelago, a group of islands off the north-western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. It extends from Tower Island in the north to Anvers Island in the south. It is separated by the Gerlache and Bismarck Straits. Please note: The exact route is subject to both weather and sea

4 THE ITINERARY ice conditions. Day 14 The Danco Coast - Antarctic Scenic Cruising A highlight of the trip: seeing the mainland of Antarctica. View the spectacular Antarctic scenery of icebergs and ice covered scenery. The Danco Coast is a portion of the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula between Cape Sterneck and Cape Renard. Please note: The exact route is subject to both weather and sea ice conditions. Day 15 Antarctic Sound - Antarctic Scenic Cruising The Antarctic Sound is a body of water about 50km long and from 11 to 19km wide, separating the Joinville Island group from the northeast end of the Antarctic Peninsula. Please note: The exact route is subject to both weather and sea ice conditions. Day 16 Antarctic Scenic Cruising Please note: The exact route is subject to both weather and sea ice conditions. Port Stanley. Here you ll find a coastal town worthy of a jigsaw puzzle. This quaint city is home to quite a small population. Day 19 At Sea Day 20 Puerto Madryn, Argentina 8:00am to 4:00pm Puerto Madryn is an Argentine city on the coast of northern Patagonia. Its sandy beaches and restaurant-lined promenade face Golfo Nuevo bay, where southern right whales breed from May to December. Day 21 At Sea Day 22 Montevideo, Uruguay 9:00am to 6:00pm Resting on the southernmost point of the Rio de la Plata, Montevideo, Uruguay s capital is a charming city. It revolves around the Plaza de la Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel. This plaza leads to Ciudad Vieja (the old town), with art deco buildings, colonial homes and landmarks. Day 17 At Sea Day 18 Stanley, Falkland Islands 8:00am to 5:00pm Arrive to the capital of the Falkland Islands, also known as Day 23 Buenos Aires, Argentina Arrive at 8:00am Today arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina. The centre is the Plaza de Mayo which is lined with stately 19th-century buildings. Buenos Aires is known for its preserved Spanish/European-style architecture and rich cultural life.

5 THE ITINERARY Day 24 Buenos Aires, Argentina Disembark from 6:00am - Australia Upon disembarkation make your own way to the airport (Aeroparque Jorge Newbery or Ministro Pistarini International Airport depending on flight schedule) for your return flight back to Australia. Please note: Some flights may not depart Buenos Aires until later in the evening. In this case, luggage storage is available at the airport (at an additional expense) and customers are able to leave the airport and spend the day at leisure prior to their evening flight. Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight Day 25 In Transit Day 26 Arrive in Australia

6 TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS Discover the highlights of Antarctica, Argentina, Uruguay, Falkland Islands and Chile Explore Buenos Aires, Santiago, Ushuaia, Montevideo and more Enjoy a Valparaiso city tour including lunch Visit Puerto Montt, the gateway to the Patagonian Fjords Experience the charming city of Castro on the island of Chiloe Dock in Puerto Chacabuco and Punta Arenas in southern Chile Discover Ushuaia on the banks of Beagle Channel Cruise around scenic Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of South America Sail through the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula Marvel at ice floes, humpback whales, penguins, leopard seals, sea elephants and more Experience the beautiful nature of the Falklands archipelago from Port Stanley Witness the incredible wildlife of Patagonia in Puerto Madryn Delve into the eclectic culture of charming Montevideo, Uruguay Explore vibrant Buenos Aires at leisure Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C vehicles TRANSFERS Airport to hotel transfer (day 1) Hotel to port transfer (day 2) FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) ex SYD/ MEL/ BNE/*ADL/*PER CRUISE 22 night Cape Horn and Antarctic Cruise with Holland America Sail aboard the spectacular ms Zaandam Ship ACCOMMODATION 1 night pre-cruise accommodation in Santiago, Chile DINING Enjoy 67 meals including daily breakfast TOUR ESSENTIALS English speaking tour guide (day 2)

7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at au or contact our customer service team on TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure. BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of purchase. Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information. Please note: all additional charges are payable direct to your Travel Consultant (unless otherwise stated). OFFER ESSENTIALS Travel offer is valid for travel on the 16th December This travel offer is priced for one person based on twin share. Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies: Interior Stateroom: $5600 Ocean View Stateroom: $6000 Vista Suite: $9100 Departure Dates 16th December 2018 Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth Interstate Surcharges *Adelaide: $400 per person *Perth: $600 per person FLIGHTS Full Service Airline(s) Used Latam Airlines, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability). Arrive early in Santiago, Chile $200 per person, subject to availability. Please note: This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. Stay behind in Buenos Aires, Argentina $200 per person, subject to availability. Please note: This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. Stopover Packages Not available. Flight Class Upgrades Premium Economy: Not available. Business Class: Buy now for $7499 per person. Please note: All Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfill your business class request the upgrade cost will be refunded). On any upgrade purchase, short haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Premium or Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration. Please note: If Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Doha stopovers are offered, Premium Economy upgrades will not be available CRUISES Cabins All cabins are subject to availability; some cabins may have restricted views. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 4 Star (self-rated) Santiago, Chile: Hotel Solace Cruise: Holland America - ms Zaandam Ship Please note: rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra Nights Santiago, Chile (Pre Tour): $140 per room including breakfast. Buenos Aires (Post Tour): Not available. Please note: extra nights are subject to availability until the time of booking. Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early or stay behind. Maximum Room Capacity 3 people (subject to availability). Child Policy No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents. Valid for Children/infants 8 years old and over. Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed. Triple Share No discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. Full price applies, subject to availability. Please note: Triple shares may be required to share existing bedding. Bedding Configuration 2 x Single or 1 x Queen/King (subject to availability). Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option.

8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 14, maximum group size 50 per vehicle. Optional Tours / Activities Please note: Shore excursions can be booked/ reserved directly with the cruise line prior to travel (subject to availability). Shore excursions can also be booked whilst onboard (subject to availability). EXCLUSIONS Visa fees and requirements (Reciprocity fees are required to be paid for Chile if travelling on an Australian passport). Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary (including any specialty restaurants onboard cruise). Gratuities/tipping. Optional land, Santiago: $8 USD (approx. $10 AUD) per person per day. * Mandatory gratuities whilst on cruise at $13.50 USD (approximately $18 AUD) per person per day payable at the end of the cruise. * Mandatory tipping on top of additional purchases (e.g bar & specialty restaurants) whilst on cruise which is an extra 15% on top of purchase price. Optional activities/tours (including any onshore excursions as part of cruise). Port to airport transfer (day 24). Personal expenses. Travel insurance (Mandatory). Please note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURE Santiago Santiago has a cool semi-arid climate, with Mediterranean patterns: warm dry summers (November to March) with temperatures reaching up to 35 C on the hottest days. Ushuaia Ushuaia features a significantly oceanmoderated mild tundra climate; with both extremely mild winters and summers (average temperature remains above 1 C and below 10 C year round). Daily average temperature in December/ January is 9.5 C TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER Tour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. Tour Leader: An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined. Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. FLIGHTS Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points At TripADeal we do not arrange seat selection. It is important to highlight that some Airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the Airline directly with seating allocation requirements and or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the Airline once you have your flight information. CRUISE Disembarkation: Begins approximately 2 hours after docking. Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing. Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice. Check your specific sailing for exact departure and arrival times. All times are local to the port. Cruise Loyalty Discounts: Please note: Travellers booked via TripADeal will not be entitled to receive any cruise line customer loyalty discounts. Similar to airline frequent flyer programs, this is outside of the TripADeal booking process. However, customers may contact the cruise line direct upon receiving their TripADeal travel documents to request any membership benefits they are entitled to. Luggage: You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and off-loading of the luggage from the coach. Fitness Level Required / Mobility: Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. Please note: a basic level of fitness will be required. Customers may need to walk for up to 1 hour during the included Valparaiso city tour. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. Gratuities / Tipping Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip for the tour leader and driver in Santiago is $8 USD per person per day, which will be collected whilst on tour. Mandatory

9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION gratuities whilst on cruise at $13.50 USD (approximately $18 AUD) per person per day payable at the end of the cruise. Please also note that a 15% Service Charge is automatically added to additional bar and restaurant purchases onboard the cruise. VISAS A tourist visa for Chile, Argentina and Uruguay is not required if travelling on an Australian passport, however travellers to Chile must pay the required reciprocity fee. *Chile: Customers will be required to pay a Chilean Reciprocity Fee of approximately $117 USD (subject to change) per person paid at airport customs in Chile. This fee is paid in US dollars and customers may want to carry sufficient US dollars in cash to pay this fee as credit card facilities may be unavailable. Please note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. accommodation/other travel provider. 2nd Change - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ accommodation/other travel provider. Subsequent changes - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ accommodation/other travel provider. Changes within 30 days of departure $ person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider. Changes within 14 days of departure $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider. Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ accommodation/other travel provider. It is also important to note, some areas of employment such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required. INSURANCE We are proud to offer a range of travel insurance products - please ask your Travel Consultant for more information. SCHEDULE OF FEES Voluntary Changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. 1st Change - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/