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Most remote wilderness in the world with Alyson Adventures

It's easy to get to know the other travelers in our small, friendly, gay and lesbian groups.

An active, outdoors vacation with Alyson Adventures.

Remote, rewarding, and wild,...Antarctica calls the truly adventurous.

Antarctica Adventure: Most remote wilderness in the world

A voyage to the Southernmost continent

Extreme by any measure, Antarctica is a place beyond the imagination of most travelers. The coldest, windiest, driest, most remote place on earth—Antarctica is radically different than nearly any experience you may have had in your life. Almost the entire continent—98 percent—is covered in ice that is thousands of years old. The largest Antarctic land animal, an insect called a midge, is no bigger than a coarse grain of sand. See orcas, penguins, albatross and seals. Finally, walk on the southernmost continent, a rare and rewarding experience.

Highlights:

Journey to Earth's most remote continent!
See some of the most stunning wilderness on earth.
View extraordinary concentrations of versatile wildlife such as penguins, seals and giant petrels.
Glide alongside icebergs, as glacier fields rise up to rugged mountains.
Walk on the continent, a trek few people have ever made.
Spend a night camping on the ice shelf (optional; weather conditions permitting).
Take a dip in the thermal waters of Pendulum Cove.
Enjoy this once in a lifetime trek with a friendly group of gay men, lesbians and friends. (Please note that this is not a charter, so our group will be among other passengers on this 100-passenger ship.)
Check FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) link for cabin descriptions and prices.

Is it the right vacation for you? Antarctica is a challenging and remote destination. You should be physically fit and ready to deal with uncertain weather and seas, able to hike comfortably and able to deal with extremes in temperature.

Testimonials about our trips: "This was our first trip with Alyson Adventures and it was the best vacation we've ever had!!"— Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska

"Far and away the best vacation I've ever had. Well planned with just the right balance of sightseeing, physical activity, great food, and most of all, fun people."— Susan Eaton, San Diego, Calif.

Dates and Price:
Dec. 28, 2008 to Jan. 7, 2009: $0: A trip for gay men, lesbians and friends.

Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself.

Location: Starts and ends in Ushuaia, Argentina

Price includes: All shipboard accommodations (see FAQ link for cabin descriptions and prices); All shipboard meals including coffee/tea 24 hours on board; Ushuaia Airport arrival transfers; Local transfer to and from ship; Expedition leaders and lecturers; All shore excursions by Zodiac boat; Lectures, videos, slide and film shows; Resident on-board medical officer; Optional overnight stay on the ice (weather permitting); Alyson Adventures tour director (pending minimum participation) and assistance from local guides.

Not included: Airfare to and from Ushuaia; Visa and passports fees; Airport departure taxes; Additional hotel nights (optional extensions available for Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires and Ushuaia); Alcoholic drinks; Personal items such as laundry, telephone calls, and gratuities.

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