| An Antarctic Experience |
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January 4 - 16, 2010 
With tour leaders Audrey Voth Petkau and Terry Petkau Our 2008 tour to Antarctica was an awesome experience and we are offering it again on a new ship, the MS Fram. This mid-winter adventure to the underside of the world will actually be in summer time in Antarctica, known as “The White Continent.” The following schedule depends on weather conditions. The hull of the ship is specifically designed to bring you closer to the Antarctic landscape and its many photo opportunities. The experienced captain, who has navigated Antarctic water dozens of times, knows the many ins and outs of this magnificent land. Naturalist excursions make face-to-face encounters with local wildlife a reality. Environmental care will be taken on the excursions. Audrey Voth Petkau, TourMagination staff person, and her husband Terry will be the tour leaders. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this second TourMagination Antarctic Experience with Audrey and Terry. Click here to read past blog posts about this tour. Monday & Tuesday, January 4 & 5 The tour departs from Toronto, Ontario and Miami, Florida, on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Upon arrival at the Buenos Aires airport, the group will be transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon we hope to meet with some local Mennonites and learn about the church in the city and country of Argentina. In the evening you will be exposed to local culture at a Tango dinner show. Wednesday, January 6 After breakfast, we will be transferred to the airport to fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. We will enjoy an orientation tour of this popular and attractive resort town, surrounded by snowcapped mountains, rivers and waterfalls, before boarding the MS Fram, our home during this adventure. There will be an information meeting and safety briefing after boarding the ship during which the Captain, officers and staff will welcome you on board and tell you more about the schedule for the next few days as well as inform you on the ship’s safety procedures.  Breathtaking Scenery in the Drake Passage It will take less than two days to cross the Drake Passage. During the crossing numerous lectures will be held on fascinating Antarctica, considered one of the most breathtaking and beautiful continents. We will arrive in Antarctica on Friday. “The White Continent” is more than half the size of North America. Saturday-Monday, January 9-11  Chinstrap Penguin
Tuesday & Wednesday, January 12 & 13 We will have an early departure on Tuesday morning from Antarctica again crossing the Drake Passage which connects the southern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. While crossing this stretch of water, a series of lectures summing up the trip will be given.  Ushuaia, Argentina In the morning we will reach the Argentinean city of Ushuaia, situated on Tierra del Fuego Island south of the Magellan Strait. After breakfast we will be transferred to the airport to return to Buenos Aires. Transfer to hotel and rest of day at leisure. Friday & Saturday, January 15 & 16 Tigre and Rio del Plata tour includes lunch and drinks. Sail along the River Plate where you can see sailing clubs, San Isidro’s Barrancas, Olivio’s Port, Ciudad Universitaria and Club Atletico, and River Plate’s football stadium. Voyage includes coffee and alfajor (a famous Argentinean sweet snack). Transfer to airport for flight home. Arrival in Miami and Toronto will be on Saturday. For further information regarding the complete tour fare, please This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . We would be happy to be of assistance. |
