Aurora Expeditions are set to shake up the traditional
Antarctic cruise itinerary with the launch of an exciting new ‘Antarctic
Gateway’ in their 2014/15 Antarctic program. The Chilean port and nature haven
of Puerto Williams will be used as an alternative to the usual Argentinian port
of Ushuaia, with voyages either starting or ending on the eco-rich Navarino
Island along the Chilean banks of the Beagle Channel.
The introduction of Puerto Williams to the company’s
itineraries also brings with it a great new landing site, with an opportunity to
explore part of the UNESCO Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve, which hosts the world's
southernmost forested ecosystems and culture (the Yaghans) as well as protecting
five per cent of the world's bryophyte diversity (mosses and liverworts).
As an added bonus, all itineraries that start or end in
Puerto Williams will include in the voyage fare a tour of the port town and its
surrounding natural attractions, along with a scenic flight over the spectacular
granite spires of the Dientes de Navarino Mountains as passengers make their way
to or from Punta Arenas, Chile.
A selection of itineraries will maintain the traditional
Antarctic gateway of Ushuaia as a departure or arrival port, allowing passengers
to experience both sides of the Beagle Channel.
The popular Fly/Sail itineraries remain with with two
departures including a flight between King George Island, Antarctica and Punta
Arenas. Two further voyages will offer passengers the option to fly between
Stanley, Falkland Islands and Santiago OR Punta Arenas. All Fly/Sail
departures will start and end in Chile, allowing passengers to benefit from just
one return international airfare to Punta Arenas.
Aurora Expeditions group size of 54 remains one of the
smallest in the region, and their team of experts collectively bring over 150
years of Antarctic expedition travel experience to provide passengers with a
unique and personal adventure.
For the more adventurous there are a range of activities on
offer, such as scuba diving, kayaking, photography, camping and ice
climbing.
Prices for the 2014/15 Antarctic season start from US$7,100
per person based on a triple cabin for a 10 day cruise plus one night’s
accommodation in Punta Arenas.
Bookings made before 31 August 2013 will receive a 5%
early bird offer. Valid on the first 15 bookings on each voyage only and not
valid in conjunction with any other offer.
Visit www.auroraexpeditions.com.au to view
the 2014/15 program online or to download a brochure or call our Expedition
Experts on +61 2 9252 1033 or freecall within Australia 1800 637 688.
*All voyages that start or conclude in Puerto Williams will
include a town and surrounds tour and a flight between Punta Arenas and Puerto
Williams (or vice versa) in the voyage fare.
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