ANTARCTICA WILDERNESS
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PACKAGE COST INCLUDES
- Economy Class round trip Airfare to Kolkata.
- All Taxes mentioned on the ticket as on 1st March, 2025.
- All Visa Charges
- Accommodation at 3-star/4-star hotels on double/twin/triple sharing basis.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Transfer to and from and tour of all the places mentioned in the itinerary by luxury coach.
- Internal transfers & tours (if any mentioned in the itinerary) by cruise, train and flight.
- Entry fees to places that are included in the itinerary.
- Travel insurance premium up to 60 years (only the difference will have to be paid for travellers above 60 years old).
Package Cost Excludes
- 5% GST on the Total Tour Cost (including tips and any optional tour) which is payable at Kolkata by Indian Currency only in favour of Go Everywhere Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd.
- 5% or 20% T.C.S is applicable on total foreign exchange part (including GST) as and when applicable up to date of travel only in favour of Go Everywhere Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd., which will be adjusted with your income tax return.
- RT-PCR tests cost (both in India & abroad, if required).
- Expenses and services of personal nature – telephone calls, mineral water, any meals not forming a part of the group itinerary menu, room services orders, mini bar & beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), snacks or refreshments or any other usage, laundry, personal entertainment expenses except for mentioned itinerary items, extra conveyance expenses, if any, entrance charges except for the mentioned itinerary items, any other incidental or medical expenses etc.
- Cost of optional tours.
- Any Porterage Charges at airports, ports, waterways, stations or any hotels etc.
- Any services not mentioned in the ‘Tour Cost Includes’.
- NB: The Tour Itinerary as well as the Package Price is subject to change if any unforeseen/unavoidable situations occur before or during the tour AND/OR if there is any increase or decrease of cost per Airline, IATA rule, Visa & Rate of Exchange (ROE) at the time of final payment & departure of the tour, respectively. The package cost which includes all the services (as mentioned in the itinerary etc.) has been framed as on 1st June, 2023. The Tour Itinerary, Airfare, Taxes, Visa Charges, Medical Insurance Premium and other related expenses/fees are subject to change if it requires for any unforeseen and/or unavoidable circumstances before and/or during the tour period.
- Payment equivalent to Foreign Currency Component (mentioned in package price) including the Tipping & Optional Tour if any, has to be paid in Indian Currency with local cheque/at par cheque only, favouring Go Everywhere Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd., as per Forex (foreign exchange) Card Board Rate based on the rate of the day of Final Payment as schedule by Go Everywhere Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. Indian Currency part can be paid in A/C Payee (for local), “A/C Payee at Par” (for outstation), Demand Draft or by Cash.
ACCOMMODATION
BUENOS AIRES – 3 NIGHTS
MS Fridtjof Nansen Hurtigruten Expedition Cruise
TEMPERATURE CHART ( SOURCE: AccuWeather)
PLACE | TEMPERATURE IN FEBRUARY | |
MAX. TEMP. (in °Celsius) | MIN. TEMP. (in °Celsius) | |
BUENOS AIRES | 29 | 21 |
USHUAIA | 14 | 5 |
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS | 5 | -4 |
Day 1: KOLKATA – DELHI DINNER ON BOARD
Greetings from GO everywhere Holidays – the one stop provider for all your travel needs and requirements. Assemble at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport few hours prior to the departure to complete all the formalities before boarding your domestic flight from Kolkata to Delhi. Our courteous and experienced Tour Manager will meet you at Kolkata Airport.
Day 2:DELHI – ADD – BUENOS AIRES MEAL ON BOARD – PACKED DINNER
Later, board Ethiopian Airlines from Delhi to reach Buenos Aires via Addis Ababa.
Welcome to Buenos Aires – the capital of Argentina. Complete all the immigration formalities before leaving the airport. Board on to the coach and proceed to the hotel for check-in. Packed dinner will be served. Freshen up and enjoy dinner followed by a comfortable overnight stay in Buenos Aires.
Day 3: BUENOS AIRES MEAL ON BOARD – DINNER
Today, have a relaxed breakfast and proceed for a city tour of Buenos Aires including Avenida de Mayo, the heart of Buenos Aires. Stroll around Metropolitan Cathedral, Cabildo, the first city hall built during Spanish rule and Casa Rosado Government House. Next, visit La Boca which is a colourful area and is home to Argentina’s famous opera houses, Colon Theatre. Also, visit Caminito Street where you will see painters offering their Tango pictures and learn about the events that made Buenos Aires so colourful.
After the city tour, we will return to the hotel. Late afternoon onwards, our group will be under the guidance of Hurtigruten authority. The members of the cruise will guide all the passengers about the safety rules and other necessary formalities required on-board. Later, have dinner and stay overnight at Buenos Aires.
DAY 4 : BUENOS AIRES – USHUAIA – NANSEN CRUISE PACKED BREAKFAST – DINNER
Today, you will have to rise early for boarding your flight to Ushuaia, where your hybrid electric-powered expedition ship MS Fridtjof Nansen will await you. Check-out of the hotel. Packed breakfast will be served.
Upon arrival in Ushuaia, proceed for an orientation tour of the city. This port city competes with the Chilean town of Puerto Williams for the title that they both seem to covet: the southernmost city in the world. Overlooking the city is the Martial Glacier, creating an impressive mountain backdrop for the ‘end of the world’. After the mandatory health and safety meeting on the ship, the Expedition Team will kick off your journey by hosting a welcome dinner. Then you can then spend some time getting to know the ship that will be your home for the next several days. This cruise will make landings at some of the most picturesque spots of the Antarctica Peninsula.
This is an unique expedition and keeping in mind the safety of all the guests on-board, the captain decides the sailing of the ship and its itinerary during the voyage.
DAY 5 & 6 : DRAKE PASSAGE ALL MEALS (B, L, D)
In order to arrive at Antarctica, we must first cross the Drake Passage that separates Antarctica from the southern tip of South America. It was named after the English sea captain and privateer Sir Francis Drake, who discovered it by chance in 1578 when heavy winds forced his ship south. Since there is no landmass at this latitude, wind and water flow freely, making it hard for ships to sail. But don’t worry, even the ‘Drake Shake’ isn’t a big deal for our modern expedition ship. It takes two days to cross the Drake Passage, which is roughly 620 miles wide. That means you’ll have some time on your hands, which is definitely a good thing-there is plenty to do to prepare yourself for the Antarctic adventure. The Expedition Team will draw on decades of experience for the lecture program in the Science Center. There, you will learn how to make your visit as safe as possible, and how to leave the smallest environmental footprints on this pristine environment so that our visits are as sustainable as possible. For example, in accordance with IAATO guidelines, everyone wears sterilized rubber boots when ashore and we must vacuum our clothing before we land on shore to remove all possible foreign contaminants. You will also learn how to participate in hands-on Citizen Science projects, all of which contribute to current science research projects. MS Fridtjof Nansen is worthy of your exploration. Work out in the indoor or outdoor gym or indulge in a spa treatment in our Wellness Area. There are also three superb restaurants on board serving delicious meals that are a treat for both your eyes and taste buds. But even among these amenities, don’t forget to venture onto the deck from time to time to keep an eye out for your first iceberg and to spot wildlife such as whales, and different types of petrels and albatross.
DAY 7 TO 11: ANTARCTICA ALL MEALS (B, L, D)
Welcome to Antarctica – a place where the environment and wildlife are pristine and human population is yet to leave a mark. Here, surrounded by icy waters, glaciers, and icebergs as big as cathedrals, you may feel like you’ve arrived in a new world.
Visit the Deception Island with its distinctive ring- shaped volcanic caldera, the cliffs of the Half Moon Island in South Shetland Islands, Yankee Harbour, Neko Harbour and Cuverville Island with its large colony of Gentoo penguins. Have a chance to spot the humpback whales in Paradise Bay known for its exquisite natural beauty. Feel the warmth of the sun and smell of the salt in the air as you cruise between icebergs.
The wildlife of Antarctica with all its seals, thousands of penguins and whales is a chapter in itself. Antarctica is magnificent, mesmerizing, and massive. Stop for a moment and take it all in. The awe-inspired silence doesn’t last forever, though-it is inevitably broken when enthusiastic cheers spontaneously erupt throughout the ship at the sight of wildlife such as penguins, whales or seals. Just as the Antarctic icescapes change throughout its seasons, so does the wildlife. In late austral spring, from October to November, there is much more snow, making the landscapes seem even more pristine. This is the backdrop for penguin courting and nest building. Whales are still few and far in between during this time. Most are on their way and begin to arrive in greater numbers by December and January. The arrival of more whales marks the height of austral summer, which is also when the penguin chicks hatch. Seeing those clumsy clumps of feathers running around is always a charming sight.
February and March are peak whale-watching months, when huge amounts of krill lure the whales into the area. The Expedition Team will seize every opportunity to take you ice-cruising and on landings to get closer to the impressive scenery and wildlife.
Penguin spotting from the ship was pretty exciting, but nothing compares to the wondrous experience of seeing them on shore. Imagine the feeling when a seal or whale suddenly appears next to you when cruising in our small boats (RIBs) or when kayaking (an optional activity). Needless to say, keep your camera ready. For a heightened feeling of discovery, the expert Expedition Team members will give talks on fascinating subjects like the frozen continent’s history, the biology of the local wildlife, and Antarctica’s glaciology.
DAY 12 & 13: DRAKE PASSAGE ALL MEALS (B, L, D)
After exploring remote and wild Antarctica over five days, the time has come to sail back home. By this point, lifelong memories will fill your head and your heart. Hopefully, you will have captured many of these special moments with your camera. But you know these will be experiences you’ll never forget. Maybe you’ll spend the next few days, during our return, crossing of the Drake Passage, going through your pictures to try and stay connected to Antarctica-and the whole experience-just a little bit longer. The Expedition Team will be doing the same thing in the Science Center, as they recap the journey’s many experiences. Enjoy time at your leisure working out in one of many of the ships’ facilities, discuss your Antarctic journey over a drink with a new friend in the Explorer Lounge and bar or relax on the deck.
DAY 14 : USHUAIA – BUENOS AIRES BREAKFAST – DINNER
Back at Ushuaia, your expedition cruise is at its end. You have travelled to the bottom of the world and back. You’ve seen the fabled Seventh Continent with your own eyes and have enchanting stories (and penguin photos) to prove it. Antarctica will likely hold a place in your heart unlike anywhere else on the planet. As one the special few who have had the opportunity to visit the Great White Continent, we must consider all that needs to be done, and all that we can do, to help preserve the most fragile of ecosystems and its unique beauty. You will be transferred to the airport to board your flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires.
Later, have dinner and check-in to the hotel at Buenos Aires.
DAY 15 : BUENOS AIRES – ADDIS ABABA BREAKFAST – MEAL ON BOARD
Today, the entire day is free for relaxation. If you desire, you can explore the city on your own or indulge in some shopping. In the evening, proceed to the airport to board the flight back home. Enjoy your flight and remember the splendid moments you spent while you travel from Buenos Aires to Addis Ababa.
DAY 16 : ADDIS ABABA – DELHI MEAL ON BOARD
Reach Addis Ababa.
Board the connecting flight from Addis Ababa to Delhi.
DAY 17 : DELHI – KOLKATA MEAL ON BOARD
Reach Delhi in the morning. On reaching Delhi, complete all the immigration formalities. Board the connecting flight from Delhi to reach Kolkata.
Bid good-bye to all the friends you have met during the tour. We will see you again on your next tour with us.
DATE OF DEPARTURE:
4TH MARCH, 2026
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
- Registration amount / Booking Advance of Rs.50000/- (amount may vary time to time) per person is required at the time of booking along with signed Passport & Pan card copies.
- An interim payment of Rs. 50000/- per person is payable before 90 days from the departure date.
- The Foreign exchange amount equivalent in INR [calculated at the specified exchange rate of the payment date:Inter Banking Rate + Corporate Remittance charge] is payable at least 45 days before the travel date.
- The final payment [balance amount of the tour cost] should be completed before 25 days prior to the travel date.