Le Commandant Charcot, 29 Night Unexplored Antarctica between Two Continents ex Ushuaia, Argentina to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Details

29 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia, Argentina onboard Le Commandant Charcot

For your serenity, PONANT has organised the following included programme for you, which starts the day prior to embarkation.

The day before embarkation – Santiago

Transfer from airport to PONANT selected hotel.

In order to organise your transfer, please inform your travel agent 60 days before departure, your flight number as well as your arrival time and day.

Meet and greet at the Mandarin Oriental Santiago by our local representative. Check-in from late morning.

Lunch on your own and time at leisure in the afternoon.

Dinner.

Overnight at the hotel.

Embarkation Day – Santiago/Ushuaia

A light morning breakfast will be served before leaving for the airport for your Santiago/Ushuaia flight.Transfer to the airport.

Flight Santiago/Ushuaia selected by PONANT in economy class.Seats in business class may be available, please contact your travel agent.Approximate flight duration: 3 hours

Meet and greet at Ushuaia airport (English-speaking assistance).Transfer to Le Commandant-Charcot.Embarkation.

– Cruise on board your ship –

Disembarkation Day – Ushuaia/Santiago

Disembarkation.Meet and greet at the port (English-speaking assistance).

Transfer to the airport in time for check-in of the flight Ushuaia/Santiago selected by PONANT in economy class.Approximate flight duration: 3 hoursSeats in business class may be available, please contact your travel agent.

It is highly recommended to have an international inbound flight the day after PONANT selected flight.

Your programme includes:

Transfer from airport upon flight arrival.

1-night accommodation at the Mandarin Oriental Santiago the night before embarkation.Your hotel will be confirmed few weeks before your cruise.

Early check-in available from late morning.

Hospitality desk at the hotel in Santiago.

Return flight Santiago/Ushuaia/Santiago selected by PONANT, in economy class.Seats in business class may be available, please contact your travel agent.

Meals as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.

Transfers as mentioned in the programme.

Your programme does not include:

Tips for the local guide.

Personal expenses.

Other meals and services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

The local currency is the Chilean Peso. You will be able to make most of your purchases in USD (in small denominations) or by credit card, accepted in most hotels, shopping centres and boutiques. You will also be able to retrieve Pesos from the ATM’s.

Summer season in Santiago: temperatures may be very hot, but often between 68 °F (20 °C) and 95 °F (35 °C).

Summer season in Ushuaia: temperatures vary between 41 °F (5 °C) and 65 °F (15 °C)

We recommend you wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

If case PONANT has not received your full flight details, services start at the hotel in time for check-in.

Programme is subject to change.To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.