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Fly to

Buenos Aires - Iberia via Madrid or British Airways via Sao Paulo and onward to Ushuaia

flying time

16 hours to Buenos Aires

time difference

GMT -3 hours

Visas

Not required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an infected area

Best time to travel

November - March

Weather

The only months that visits are feasible are the austral summer months of November to March, when daily temperatures average from 25 to 45F. Wind-chill is as important as temperature and A&K provides each cruise passenger with a specially designed weatherproof parka.



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Classic Antarctica With Dr J.B McClintock

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Expert guides and crew led by Dr. James B McClintock, climate change expert. Landscape of the 'white continent, colonies of penguins, hanging ice cliffs and the tales of Shackleton and Charcot adventures. Read more...

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In the Wake of Shackleton

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Enjoy Excellent Expedition ship. Watch Fascinating wildlife. Read more...


Antarctica

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0845 618 2201

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A&K Magazine
Winter 2010 Edition
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Travel News

A&K INDIA WINS NATIONAL TOURISM AWARD - FEB 10

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At this week’s Incredible India Awards evening in New Delhi, Abercrombie & Kent India were the proud recipients of the National Tourism Award. Read more...

A LITERARY TOUR OF MOSCOW AND ST PETERSBURG

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Sipping vodka, eating blinis and traditional borsch with slivers of smoked venison in the library of a 19th century mansion; the antique bookcases barely visible through the flickering candlelight, the snow falling outside... By Anna Pasternak. Read more...

A&K PHILANTHROPY SUPPORTS KIWI FOR A SECOND SEASON - FEB 10

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Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP) has confirmed its support of the National kiwi trust and Kiwi Encounter for the second time. Kiwi Encounter currently hatches over 100 eggs a season and is thrilled to announce Abercrombie & Kent’s renewed support.  Read more...

Antarctica Cruises

To Captain Cook, Antarctica was a 'land doomed by nature to an everlasting frigidness', which he deemed unworthy of exploring further. How wrong he was. Those who followed in his wake have discovered a magical 'White Continent' and one of nature's last, remote and fascinating strongholds.

Antarctic cruises with Abercrombie & Kent draw on the best facilities, guides and local knowledge to create the ultimate Antarctic experience.

A near total absence of a human presence here has protected one of Antarctica's greatest attractions: its wildlife. On your Antarctic cruise you will see many unique species in close proximity, including seals, whales, penguins and dolphins.

Your Antarctic cruise will take you through the iceberg strewn waters of the Southern Ocean throughout Antarctica's most comfortable season, the austral summer. Within this period ranging from November to March, experience the spectacular changes in the dramatic landscape and behaviours of the wildlife of this wonderful continent.

Witness the break up of the winter ice pack, elephant seals establishing their territories through to the hatching of penguin chicks and increasingly visible whales of the late summer. During your Antarctic holiday you will experience hands-on exploration in small groups of energetic, like-minded passengers, led by veteran guides on expeditions that bring this incredible environment within reach.

On board Le Boreal you will enjoy an Antarctic holiday in maximum safety and comfort, and a distinguished team of expedition leaders, experienced officers and a friendly, helpful crew.

Pricing
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, a 14 night journey to Antarctica will cost from £6,795 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.

PDFClick here to download a copy of our Classic Antarctica itinerary.

Speak to a specialist on 0845 618 2201


Special offers

In the Wake of the Shackleton, Antarctica

Save up to £1,500 per person
Price from £9,546 per person for a 22 or 23 day expedition cruise
Including all flights, accomodation, transfers, excellent guides and all meals and drinks on board
Book by 31st March 2010

speak to a specialist on 0845 618 2201

   

Classic Antarctica

Save up to £1,000 per person
- Price from £6,795 per person for a 15 day expedition cruise
- Including all flights, accommodation, transfers, excellent guides and all meals and drinks on board
- Book by 31st March 2010

speak to a specialist on 0845 618 2201

   

Suggested Antarctica accommodation offers

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Le Boreal

For those dreaming of genuine adventure Abercrombie & Kent has chartered the spacious new MV ‘Le Boreal,’ an all-balcony expedition ship for the 2010/2011 Antarctic season.