Dates & Rates - Emperor Penguins: Snow Hill Island Safari
Two departures: An End of an Era, 14-day tour to the Snow Hill Island Emperor Penguin rookery by Kapitan Khlebnikov. Prices are per person, based on your chosen cabin category. Group aerial sightseeing is included in the rate. Trip extensions and flights to and from the staging points are available.
Add Flights and Extend Your Adventure
When you book the Emperor Penguins: Snow Hill Island Safari Expedition, add a flight to and from your hometown. Extend your stay before or after the cruise. Or add extra nights at the staging point, if you wish to arrive a day or two early. When you book your expedition indicate on the reservation form the additional services you want - flights, trip extensions or extra hotel nights.
| Start - End Date | Duration (days) | Ship | Price Range (per person) | Adventure Options | Select a departure below to check cabin availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 - Oct 26, 2010 | 14 | - | Kapitan Khlebnikov | $15,290 - $24,990 | Limited Availability, Please Call | |
| Oct 25 - Nov 07, 2010 | 14 | - | Kapitan Khlebnikov | $15,290 - $24,990 | Limited Availability, Please Call |
 Camping |  Kayaking |  Mountaineering |  Cross Country Skiing |  Special Departure |
This expedition includes
- 1 night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia, Argentina, with breakfast.
- Group transfer from the Ushuaia hotel to the ship on Day 2 of the itinerary.
- Shipboard accommodation with housekeeping.
- Shore landings per the program delivered each day.
- Professional Expedition Leadership.
- Group helicopter transfers and aerial sightseeing per the daily program.
- All Zodiac excursions and transfers.
- Formal and informal educational presentations by the Expedition Team.
- Photographic Journal on DVA, documenting the voyage.
- The loan of a pair of waterproof boots for the duration of the voyage.
- An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep.
- Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in each cabin.
- Group transfer from the ship to Ushuaia airport on the day of disembarkation.
- Comprehensive pre-departure package with map and Reader.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- All shipboard luggage handling.
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person.
- Transfer from Ushuaia airport to the hotel on Day 1
This expedition excludes
- Any airfare.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Government arrival and departure taxes.
- Meals ashore other than the breakfast included with the hotel accommodation.
- Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal expenses.
- Shipboard or land telecommunication charges.
- Gratuities for ship's crew, Hospitality and Expedition Team members.
Reviews for this expedition
- Overall an enjoyable vacation
"Obviously the highlight of the trip was seeing Emperor Penguins in their native habitat and the chance to visit an amazing continent that very few people have had the privilege to see firsthand."
Michael Sills, November 2008
- Excellent - the trip of a lifetime!
"Even before sighting the Emperor penguins, we could hear the raucous chirps of the babies. What noise! And then to be close enough to touch them and observe their curious behavior with attentive …"
Susan Howarth, November 2007
- Excellent - the trip of a lifetime!
"Spent 7-8 hours at the Emperor rookery on the last visit & the weather was unbelievable - no clouds, very little wind & about 28 degress. Truly fortunate to have that much time under such …"
Norris Adkins, October 2007