Legendary Snow Hill: March to the Emperor Penguins – Nov ’18
Legendary Snow Hill: March to the Emperor Penguins – Nov ’18
» Antarctica
» Oct 30 2018 – Nov 12 2018 (14 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia
» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
- Experience thousands of pairs of emperor penguins—including chicks—in their natural habitat
- View other iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as whales, seals and seabirds
- Travel aboard the legendary Kapitan Khlebnikov, the storied icebreaker and the only vessel to circumnavigate Antarctica twice
- Cross the famous Drake Passage on your way to explore the Snow Hill emperor colony
- Enjoy helicopter sightseeing and Zodiac cruising for a unique perspective of the Antarctic Peninsula
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Ushuaia
- Day 2 – Embarkation day
- Days 3 and 4 – At sea
- Days 5 to 11 – Weddell Sea and Snow Hill Island Emperor Penguin Colony
- Days 12 and 13 – At sea
- Day 14 – Disembark in Ushuaia
SHIP
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
ACTIVITIES
Photography
Exterior
Helicopter Deck
Exterior
Exterior
Outer Decks
Outer Deck
Breaking Ice
Breaking Ice
Helicopter flying
Arctic landscape
Arctic Landscape
Dinning room
Pool
Gym
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
Sauna
Presentation Theather
Bridge
Bridge
Library
During this once-in-a-lifetime experience, journey to the bottom of the world—cruising past masses of dense ice and thick, tabular icebergs—aboard the legendary icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov. True to the explorer spirit, this exclusive Antarctic adventure, last offered by Quark Expeditions® in 2010, is your chance to be a part of polar history. You’ll have the rare opportunity to observe one of the most spectacular sights in the wild: the elusive emperor penguin colony off the coast of Snow Hill Island, whose existence was first confirmed in 1997, and to which the first ground visit was conducted by Quark in 2004.
Imagine flying in a helicopter to the vicinity of this astounding rookery, then walking across the sea ice to come within several feet of chicks so young they’re huddling with their parents. Watch in awe as these extraordinary creatures toboggan across the ice on their way to the ocean to dive for food. If you’re lucky, some may even approach you! An experience like no other, it’s like a wildlife documentary come to life.
CABINS & PRICES
| Triple |
| Twin |
| Suite |
| Corner Suite |
INCLUDES
• Accommodation onboard with daily housekeeping
• All meals, snacks, coffee, tea, cocoa and juices onboard (please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible; unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals)
• All shore landings per the daily program, weather permitting
• Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
• All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
• Photographic journal documenting the expedition
• Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
• Waterproof expedition boots on loan for the duration of your voyage
• Official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
• Life jackets and immersion suits
• Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
• Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
• All luggage handling aboard ship
• All gratuities
• Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person
EXCLUDES
• International airfare
• Passport and visa expenses
• Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
• Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
• Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance are strongly recommended
• Excess-baggage fees on international flights
• Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
• Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified
• Phone and Internet charges
• Additional overnight accommodation
