ANTARCTIC EXPLORER $ 7899 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE THAT S % 34 OFF TYPICALLY $11999 SANTIAGO BUENOS AIRES PARADISE BAY FALKLAND ISLANDS MONTEVIDEO THE OFFER Nowhere on earth captures the imagination quite like the vast, white wilderness of Antarctica. A surreal landscape of soaring peaks, enormous ice shelves, blue waters and abundant wildlife, it really is the last great frontier. From Paradise Bay to the legendary icebergs of the Gerlache Strait, every inch is as striking as it is exhilarating. So why put it off? Experience the Antarctic wind on your face and find out what it really feels like to witness the beauty of Antarctica first hand. This once-in-a-lifetime 20 day adventure will begin with two nights pre-cruise in the colourful city of Buenos Aires. You ll visit the famous districts of La Boca, San Telmo, and Recoleta, plus see landmarks including Plaza de Mayo and Recoleta Cemetery - the resting place of Eva Perón. From Buenos Aires, set sail on an incredible 14 night cruise aboard Celebrity Eclipse. This chic Solstice-class ship features numerous fine dining options, an open-air pool, indulgent spa, and more. Dock in inspiring ports such as Montevideo in Uruguay, Puerto Madryn in Patagonia, Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands, and Ushuaia - the southernmost city in the world. Cruise around scenic Cape Horn, through the wild Schollart Channel, and along the coast of Paradise Bay in Antarctica. Be sure to keep an eye out for abundant wildlife such as whales, penguins, seals and more. This phenomenal trip also includes return flights, three nights hotel accommodation, and 44 meals. Have more time? Upgrade to the Peru pre-tour or Brazil post-tour extensions. 20 DAY ANTARCTIC EXPLORER $7899 25 DAY WITH PERU EXTENSION $9599 24 DAY WITH BRAZIL EXTENSION $9699 *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 www.tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 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.
THE ITINERARY 20 Day Antarctic Explorer - 01/02/19 Day 1 Australia Santiago, Chile Buenos Aires, Argentina Today depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth for Buenos Aires, Argentina via Santiago, Chile. Fly with either LATAM Airlines or Qantas Airways (subject to availability). Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel for the night. Overnight: Broadway Hotel & Suites, Buenos Aires Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Buenos Aires City Tour Today after breakfast discover the highlights of Buenos Aires on a guided city tour. Uncover the history of May Square, (Plaza de Mayo) where some of the most important historical events have taken place. Afterwards, head to May Avenue (Avenida de Mayo) and admire the oldest residential neighbourhood in Buenos Aires: San Telmo and walk along its cobble-stoned streets and check out its antiques shops and picturesque buildings. Continue onto the colourful neighbourhood of La Boca. Here, you will explore Caminito Street and enjoy the dancers and souvenir shops. Also, see the Boca Juniors soccer stadium. Contemplate the modernisation of the city when you visit Madero Port and its exclusive docks. This part of town is filled with excellent restaurants and large office buildings. Pass through the Retiro neighbourhood and then see Palermo and its most exclusive residential area. Finally, arrive at Recoleta where you will visit the wonderful neighbourhood and all it s history including the cemetery where Eva Perón (Evita) is buried. Overnight: Broadway Hotel & Suites, Buenos Aires Day 3 Buenos Aires Begin 14 Night Celebrity Cruise s Cape Horn & Antarctica Cruise Today transfer to the cruise port and board your home for the next 14 nights the Celebrity Eclipse ship. The cruise will depart at 5:00pm. Day 4 At Sea Day 5 At Sea Day 6 At Sea Day 7 Ushuaia, Argentina: 9:00am to 9:00pm No city on the planet has a more southerly latitude. As a result, the sun shines 18 hours a day in summer, providing ample opportunity to view the mix of glaciers, forests and sea, all framed by Mount Martial to the west and Mounts Olivia and Cinco Hermanos to the east. Day 8 Cape Horn, Chile - Scenic Cruising: 6:00am to 8:00am Tierra del Fuego, Land of Fire, is the most isolated place in the Americas, and Cape Horn is its southernmost point. These craggy cliffs and windswept shores are stark, rugged beauty personified, creating a dramatic setting for the collision between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
THE ITINERARY Day 9 Schollart Channel, Antarctica Scenic Cruising: 11:00am to 1:00pm You are certain to leave with amazing memories, and pictures, as you cruise through Schollart Channel near Antarctica. Take in the mesmerising sights of massive ice flows, humpback whales, waddling penguins, leopard seals and more in their natural, and somewhat extreme, element. - Paradise Bay, Antarctica Scenic Cruising: 2:00pm to 4:00pm This name aptly reflects the stunning beauty you ll find here, just as the clear waters beautifully reflect the spectacular mountains, such as Rojas Peak, Bryde Peak, and the Petzvol Glacier. Within these waters you may see Minke whales feeding and Gentoo penguins curiously observing from the rocky shores. - Gerlache Straight, South America Scenic Cruising: 5:00pm to 7:00pm A number of geographical anomalies around this channel make these waters among the most plankton-rich in the world. You re likely to see a profusion of whales feeding in the rich ecosystem, which is a sight you ll not soon forget. Day 10 Elephant Island, Antarctica Scenic Cruising: 2:00pm to 6:00pm This tiny island in the Weddell Sea plays a role in one of seafaring history s most legendary exploits. When the brave crew of the Endurance, led by intrepid explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, was trapped in the ice during a 1914 polar expedition, they took refuge on this island until help arrived. Day 11 At Sea Day 12 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands: 8:00am to 5:00pm Commune with the roughly 2,000 people who call this remote former whaling outpost home. Take the opportunity to go ashore and hike through the rocky, windswept landscape where you may observe a few of the island s flightless residents including Magellan penguins burrowing underground, and rockhoppers carefully observing you from outcroppings. Day 13 At Sea Day 14 Puerto Madryn, Argentina: 7:00am to 4:30pm This deep water port was founded in 1865 by Welsh immigrants. Extending out into the Atlantic from Puerto Madryn is the Península Valdés, a wildlife sanctuary where vast numbers of sea elephants, whales and penguins far outnumber the few human visitors who make it out this far. Day 15 At Sea Day 16 Montevideo, Uruguay: 9:00am to 5:00pm Montevideo is a thoroughly modern city with a rich artistic tradition, the reach of the rural estancias is all around you. Delicious steaks are the specialty of the house in virtually every restaurant.
THE ITINERARY Day 17 Buenos Aires, Argentina: Arrive 5:00am - Santiago This cruise ship will dock back in Buenos Aires at 5:00am. After breakfast you will disembark and be picked up from the port and transferred to the airport for your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival in Santiago, be met and transferred to the hotel for the night. Overnight: Mercure Centro, Santiago Day 18 Santiago City Tour Santiago Airport, Chile - Australia After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Santiago de Chile. Home to more than five million residents, it is a city of contrasts where you can see remnants of its colonial past and also the ultra-modern high rise buildings. The European influence in the city s culture is noticeable. To begin, the city tour visits the San Francisco church, which was built between 1572 and 1618. The tour continues by the sector of Club Hípico. Here you can see one of the most beautiful horse racing tracks in South America. Next the tour heads to the Barrio Concha y Toro before arriving at the grandiose Plaza de Armas. In this square you will find historic buildings such as the cathedral, and close by the main post office building, the Natural History Museum and the Palacio de la Moneda (seat of government). The tour then makes its way up San Cristóbal Hill, where you can take in the fine views of Santiago and the Andes. Finally, the tour heads to the modern residential a reas on the way to Santiago Airport for your return flight back to Australia. Overnight: Ibis Larco Miraflores, Lima ;In-Flight Day 19 In Transit Day 20 Arrive in Australia 25 Day Antarctic Explorer + Peru Pre-Tour Extension - 27/01/19 Day 1 Australia Santiago, Chile Lima, Peru Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth for Lima. Fly with either LATAM Airlines or Qantas Airways (subject to availability). Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel for the night. Overnight: Ibis Larco Miraflores, Lima Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Lima City Tour & Rafael Larco Herrera Archaeological Museum Explore Lima on a guided sightseeing tour this morning. Visit Plaza de Armas, with its beautiful buildings. Government Palace, the Town Hall, the palace of the archbishop and the cathedral are a few of the points of interest. Afterwards, visit the beautiful San Francisco monastery, which displays the largest collection of religious art in America. The highlight of this convent is the visit of the underground vaults known as catacumbas or catacombs. Proceed through the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores and to the Coastline enjoying the view over the beaches of Lima and the Pacific Ocean. Next, enjoy a guided visit of one of the Lima s most noted museums, the Rafael Larco Herrera Archaeological Museum, which houses the world s largest private collection of Peruvian pre-columbian Art. Approximately 45,000 objects have been exhibited to the public in the Permanent Hall, Jewellery Vault and the Classified Storage Area ever since. Overnight: Ibis Larco Miraflores, Lima Day 3 Lima Cusco Cusco City Tour Today you will be transferred from the hotel to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be met and transferred from the airport to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy a half-day city tour. You will see the centre of the Inca Empire, the Plaza de Armas. You will also see a cathedral built on the ruins of an ancient Inca Palace. Next stop will be the old town, with its magnificent renovated colonial buildings, before driving to Sacsayhuaman ruins on the outskirts of Cusco. Sacsayhuaman also offers a fabulous view of the city. Stop at Tambomachay, the bath of the Inca, Kenko, the giant rock whose niches and gaps were
THE ITINERARY carved in a strange way, and Puca Pucara, the ruin of a small fort. Overnight: Casa Andina Classic, Cusco Day 4 Cusco Sacred Valley Today you will head to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, located on the banks of Vilcanota River. You will enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of the Pisac Archeological Complex and then drive to town where you can appreciate the main square, a colourful market full of crafts such as ceramics, textile art and personal accessories made by its inhabitants. After lunch (not included) you will continue your excursion to the enigmatic fortress of Ollantaytambo, a citadel built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect from invasions of forest dwellers. After the tour transfer to the hotel. Overnight: Sacred Valley Hotel Day 5 Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu Cusco Transfer by bus to the train station this morning, where you will board a train through the breathtaking Sacred Valley. Along the way see lush, green fields and colourful villages in the foothills of the Andes to Aguas Calientes. From there, board a small bus for the drive up the steep mountain to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Called the Lost City of the Incas, this cultural heritage of mankind is a beautifully located impressive stone city constructed with a technique incredible for its era and even for present times. Enjoy a guided visit of the site. Return to Ollantaytambo by train, transfer to the hotel in Cusco. Overnight: Casa Andina Classic, Cusco Day 6 (Day 1 of the Standard Package) Cusco Lima, Peru Buenos Aires, Argentina After breakfast, transfer to Cusco Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires via Lima. Upon arrival transfer the hotel for the night. Overnight: Broadway Hotel & Suites, Buenos Aires 24 Day Antarctic Explorer + Brazil Post-Tour Extension - 17/02/19 Day 17 Buenos Aires, Argentina: Arrive 5:00am - Iguazu Falls This morning the cruise will dock back in Buenos Aires at 5:00am. After breakfast you will disembark and be picked up from the port and transferred to the airport for your flight to Iguazu Falls. Upon arrival in Iguazu Falls, be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight: Golden Park International Foz, Iguazu Falls (Brazil Side) Day 18 Iguazu Falls, Brazil Side Today visit the Brazilian side of the falls. The tour leaves from the hotel by coach and crosses Iguazu National Park as far as the Brazilian Falls. Walk along the paths following cascades and then along the catwalk that leads very close to the bottom of Devil s Throat to enjoy magnificent views. Take an elevator up to the road, and there board the coach and return to the hotel. Overnight: Golden Park International Foz, Iguazu Falls (Brazil Side) Day 19 Iguazu Falls, Argentinian Side Discover the Argentinean side of the falls today. Leaving from the hotel on the Brazilian side for a drive and a quick customs check, cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguazu River, which forms the border between Argentina & Brazil. Once in Argentina, the tour takes a scenic highway in the Argentinean Iguazu National Park. Stop at the Visitors Centre and proceed from there to the Superior Circuit, the up-river cascades, the Inferior Circuit, the down-river falls and then the Ecological Jungle Train that leads visitors to and from the most impressive observation point of the falls The Devil s Throat. Overnight: Golden Park International Foz, Iguazu Falls (Brazil
THE ITINERARY Side) Day 20 Iguazu Falls Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Enjoy the morning to explore before transferring to Iguazu Falls Airport (Argentinian side) for your flight to fabulous Rio de Janeiro! Overnight: Comfort Inn Grande Rio Dutra, Rio De Janeiro Day 21 Rio de Janeiro City Tour Christ The Redeemer After an early morning hotel pickup, enjoy a tour of Christ the Redeemer at Corcovado. On the way, enjoy views of Copacabana Beach, Botafogo Beach and Palácio Guanabara. Before heading up, you ll reach Tijuca Forest, stopping at Paineiras to board the vehicles up to Corcovado. The visit to the monument lasts approximately 45 minutes. In case of poor visibility on the summit of Corcovado, you will make an alternative stop at Mirante Dona Marta (362m), generally less affected by cloudiness. On the way back to the hotel, along Aterro do Flamengo, you ll see the Museum of Modern Art, the Monument to the Fallen in World War II, the Church of the Outeiro da Glória, the beaches of Flamengo and Botafogo and return to the hotel via Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Overnight: Comfort Inn Grande Rio Dutra, Rio De Janeiro Day 22 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Santiago, Chile Australia Today depart Rio with an arranged transfer to the airport for your return flight back to Australia, via Santiago. ;In-Flight Day 23 In Transit Day 24 Arrive in Australia Then, head to Sugarloaf Mountain before continuing to Botafogo Beach towards Praia Vermelha, in the district of Urca, passing by the imposing neo-classical buildings of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, the Institute Benjamin Constant for the blind and the National Institute for Mineral Resources. Board the cable-car and Urca Hill (200m) and Sugarloaf, staying there for around 30 minutes at the top. Afterwards visit the Maracanã Stadium from the outside (stopping at Bellini s statue for pictures) and then head to the Sambadrome (the stadium for the city s main Carnival parade). You ll then see the Lapa Arches, Lavradio street and Avenida Chile. Visit the cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral, not only one of the Brazilian city s landmarks, but also a masterpiece of modern art. Then, visit the Escadaria Selarón one of the most fascinating and original staircases in the world. Head to the São Bento Monastery, which has been compared to a museum and has a monastic simplicity making it one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Brazil.
TOUR INCLUSIONS 20 Day Antarctic Explorer - Standard Package HIGHLIGHTS Discover Antarctica, Argentina, Uruguay, Falkland Islands and Chile Explore Buenos Aires, Santiago, Puerto Madryn, Montevideo and more Explore vibrant Buenos Aires and its 16th-century Plaza de Mayo Visit the San Telmo District; home of Tango Discover the colourful La Boca neighbourhood Wander the streets of El Caminito street museum Tour Recoleta and its extraordinary cemetery See the grave of Eva Evita Perón, the former First Lady of Argentina Sail through the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula Discover Ushuaia on the banks of Beagle Channel Cruise around scenic Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of South America Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Schollart Channel and Gerlache Strait Visit the stunning natural harbour of Paradise Bay Marvel at ice flows, humpback whales, penguins, leopard seals, sea elephants and more Cruise to Elephant Island in the historic Weddell Sea 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 Enjoy a city tour of Santiago, Chile Visit the Plaza de Armas and the medieval-like Barrio Concha y Toro Marvel at the Andes mountains from San Cristóbal Hill FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD/ MEL/BNE/*ADL/*PER to Buenos Aires, Argentina 1-way international flight: Buenos Aires to Santiago ACCOMMODATION 2 nights pre cruise accommodation in Buenos Aires, Argentina 1 night post cruise accommodation in Santiago, Chile CRUISE 14 night Cape Horn to Antarctica Cruise with Celebrity Cruises Sail aboard the spectacular Celebrity Eclipse ship Selected onboard entertainment and pre paid gratuities DINING Enjoy 44 meals including daily breakfast TOUR ESSENTIALS English speaking tour guides (day 2 & 18) Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C vehicles TRANSFERS Return airport and cruise transfers
TOUR INCLUSIONS 25 Day Antarctic Explorer - With Peru Pre-Tour Extension HIGHLIGHTS Discover Peru, Antarctica, Argentina, Uruguay, Falkland Islands and Chile Explore Lima, Cusco, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Puerto Madryn, Montevideo and more Admire Colonial architecture on a tour of historic Lima Visit the San Francisco Monastery and its magnificent catacombs Experience the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores Tour the Rafael Larco Herrera Archaeological Museum Explore the Imperial City of Cusco on a city tour Visit the ancient Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomacha and Puca Pucara Enjoy a day touring the beautiful Sacred Valley Visit the Pisac Archeological Complex Explore the fortress of Ollantaytambo Take a train journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas Witness the lush landscapes of Peru s Andean highlands Discover Machu Picchu on a guided tour Explore vibrant Buenos Aires and its 16th-century Plaza de Mayo Visit the San Telmo District; home of Tango Discover the colourful La Boca neighbourhood Wander the streets of El Caminito street museum Tour Recoleta and its extraordinary cemetery See the grave of Eva Evita Perón, the former First Lady of Argentina Sail through the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula Discover Ushuaia on the banks of Beagle Channel Cruise around scenic Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of South America Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Schollart Channel and Gerlache Strait Visit the stunning natural harbour of Paradise Bay Marvel at ice flows, humpback whales, penguins, leopard seals, sea elephants and more Cruise to Elephant Island in the historic Weddell Sea 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 Enjoy a city tour of Santiago, Chile Visit the Plaza de Armas and the medieval-like Barrio Concha y Toro Marvel at the Andes mountains from San Cristóbal Hill FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD/ MEL/BNE/*ADL/*PER to Lima, Peru 1-way international flight: Cusco to Buenos Aires 1-way international flight: Buenos Aires to Santiago 1-way internal flight: Lima to Cusco ACCOMMODATION 7 nights pre cruise accommodation staying in Lima, Cusco and Buenos Aires 1 night post cruise accommodation in Santiago, Chile CRUISE 14 night Cape Horn to Antarctica Cruise with Celebrity Cruises Sail aboard the spectacular Celebrity Eclipse ship Selected onboard entertainment and pre-paid gratuities
TOUR INCLUSIONS DINING Enjoy 49 meals including daily breakfast TOUR ESSENTIALS English speaking tour guides (day 2, 3, 4, 18) Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C vehicles TRANSFERS Return transfers to Machu Picchu by bus and train Return airport and cruise transfers 24 Day Antarctic Explorer - With Brazil Post-Tour Extension HIGHLIGHTS Discover Brazil, Antarctica, Argentina, Uruguay and Falkland Islands Explore Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janiero, Puerto Madryn, Montevideo and more Explore vibrant Buenos Aires and its 16th-century Plaza de Mayo Visit the San Telmo District; home of Tango Discover the colourful La Boca neighbourhood Wander the streets of El Caminito street museum Tour Recoleta and its extraordinary cemetery See the grave of Eva Evita Perón, the former First Lady of Argentina Sail through the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula Discover Ushuaia on the banks of Beagle Channel Cruise around scenic Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of South America Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Schollart Channel and Gerlache Strait Visit the stunning natural harbour of Paradise Bay Marvel at ice flows, humpback whales, penguins, leopard seals, sea elephants and more Cruise to Elephant Island in the historic Weddell Sea 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 Tour Iguazu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site Marvel at the Magnificent Iguazu Falls, that borders Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil Stare into the famed Devil s Throat from the Brazil and Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls Explore Rio de Janiero on a city tour Enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent Christ the Redeemer Statue Visit the summit of Mount Corcovado Travel by cable car to explore Sugarloaf Mountain See Copacabana Beach and visit the São Bento Monastery Visit the Escadaria Selarón (Selaron Steps) by Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD/ MEL/BNE/*ADL/*PER to Buenos Aires, Argentina 1-way international flight: Iguazu to Rio de Janiero 1-way internal flight: Buenos Aires to Iguazu
TOUR INCLUSIONS ACCOMMODATION 2 nights pre cruise accommodation in Buenos Aires, Argentina 5 nights post cruise accommodation in Brazil CRUISE 14 night Cape Horn to Antarctica Cruise with Celebrity Cruises Sail aboard the spectacular Celebrity Eclipse ship Selected onboard entertainment and pre-paid gratuities DINING Enjoy 48 meals including daily breakfast TOUR ESSENTIALS English speaking tour guides (day 2, 18, 19, 21) Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C vehicles TRANSFERS Return airport and cruise transfers
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 www.tripadeal.com. au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 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 selected dates until the 1st February 2019 Travel offer is valid for one person based on twin share. Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies: 20 Day Antartic Explorer - Inside Stateroom: $3700 - Ocean View Stateroom: $5300 - Verandah Stateroom: $6500 25 Day Antartic Explorer with Machu Picchu Extension (Pre-Tour Only) - Inside Stateroom: $4300 - Ocean View Stateroom: $5800 - Verandah Stateroom: $7000 24 Day Antartic Explore with Iguazu Falls Extension (Post-Tour Only) - Inside Stateroom: $4500 - Ocean View Stateroom: $6000 - Verandah Stateroom: $7300 Departure Dates 27th January 2019 (25 Day Antartic Explorer with Machu Picchu Extension - Pre-Tour Only) 1st February 2019 (20 Day Antartic Explorer & 24 Day Antartic Explore with Iguazu Falls Extension - Post-Tour Only) Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth Interstate Surcharges *Adelaide or *Perth: $350 per person FLIGHTS Full Service Airline(s) Used LATAM Airlines or Qantas Airways (subject to availability). Arrive Early Not available Stay Behind Not available Stopover Packages Not available Flight Class Upgrades - Premium Economy: Not available. - Business Class (International Sectors only): Buy now for $6450 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. CRUISES Cabins All cabins are subject to availability; some cabins may have restricted views. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 20 Day Antartic Explorer 3-4 Star (self-rated) - Buenos Aires (Argentina): Broadway Hotel & Suites - Santiago (Chile): Mercure Centro - Cruise: Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Eclipse ship 25 Day Antartic Explorer with Machu Picchu Extension also includes: (3-4 star self rated) - Lima: Ibis Larco Miraflores - Cusco: Casa Andina Classic - Sacred Valley Hotel 24 Day Antartic Explore with Iguazu Falls Extension also includes: (3-4 star self rated) - Iguazu Falls: Golden Park International Foz - Rio De Janeiro: Comfort Inn Grande Rio Dutra 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 Not available 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 12 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Bedding Configuration Double or Twin Bedding (subject to availability). Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms Not available GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 10, maximum group size 50 per vehicle. Shore Excursions (Cruise) - 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 (Visas or reciprocity fees are a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian passport to Chile and Brazil.) - Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary (including any specialty restaurants onboard cruise) - Gratuities/tipping * Recommended land: $10 USD (approx. $13 AUD) per person/day * Mandatory Cruise: On any additional purchases made onboard - Optional activities/tours (including any onshore excursions as part of cruise) - 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina (December February): Averages 26 C Antarctica (February): Along the Antarctic Peninsula, the average temperatures are between -9.0 C and -7.0 C Brazil (February): Averages 25 C Peru (February): Averages 20 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. Cruise Disembarkation usually begins 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. Coach Tour Meals: Daily breakfast is included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. You can also enquire about any allergies and food and if necessary advise meals to be to be prepared with any medication you require. 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 their luggage from the coach. Gratuities: 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 is $10 USD per person per day, which will be collected whilst on tour. Pre-paid gratuities onboard the cruise are included in the package price. Any optional extras purchased onboard the cruise will have up to an 18% gratuity added. 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 standard level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. VISAS ARGENTINA Australian citizens travelling to Argentina from the 1st of July 2017 onwards will not be required to pay the current reciprocity fee of $100 USD to enter the country. Australian tourists may be eligible to enter Argentina from this date onwards without a visa for visits up to 90 days. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Argentina for the most upto-date information. CHILE Australian tourists entering Chile through Santiago International Airport are required to pay a reciprocity fee of $117 USD (subject to change) payable in cash or credit card prior to going through passport control. For current up to date info visit the Embassy of Chile website http://chile.gob.cl/australia/es/
IMPORTANT INFORMATION PERU (pre-tour extension only) Australian citizens do not require a visa to enter Peru. They need only to hold a valid passport and a return ticket on arrival. They are allowed to stay up to 183 days in Peru. BRAZIL (post-tour extension only) Prior to arrival in Brazil, Australian tourists must arrange a tourist visa through the Embassy of Brazil in Australia. The visa currently costs $218 AUD (subject to change) and more information can be found through the Embassy website http://camberra.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ tourist_visa.xml Changes within 14 days of departure $500.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider will apply. Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 3 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours. Please Note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is 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 airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider.