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| Trip to the South Pole |
| Join the select few to have visited the bottom of the world |
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| Find out if everything really is upside down on the other side of the earth! We're offering you the chance of a lifetime to make a spectacular trip to the South Pole. You will fly from Southern Chile to Patriot Hills, the base camp in the heart of Antarctica where you will stay, landing on its blue ice runway. From here you will fly on to the geographic pole, taking in the view of a pure and unspoiled landscape that few human eyes have ever seen. |
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| Departs from Punta Arenas, Chile |
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| On the day |
| An IL-76 or Hercules flight will take you to from Punta Arenas in Chile to Patriot Hills, landing on its blue runway. This is the base camp in the heart of Antarctica which can accommodate up to 30 visitors. You will sleep in insulated tents and there is a separate kitchen and dining area. A range of optional activities are available. From here you will fly on, in a ski-equipped Twin Otter to the South Pole. There will also be a brief visit to the US science base with its unique gift shop. The length of this trip varies with itinerary but on average lasts around two weeks. |
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| Other Information |
| Please contact our booking line to order this package. This is an exclusive, once in a lifetime package and your call will be passed over to our specialist booking team who will be able to assist with tailoring the itinerary to meet your requirements. Please note that international flights are not included in this package. There are departure dates available in November 2006, December 2006 and January 2007. Price quoted is per person. |
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