PATAGONIA (SOUTH AMERICA) • FEBRUARY 19th – MARCH 4th, 2014
MACHU PICCHU
February 13 – 19, 2014 ($3,999 pp*)
Scale the Andes and absorb Machu Picchu’s aura. Visit this legendary site of the Inca World, draped over the Eastern slopes of the Peruvian Andes, wrapped in mystery. Whether it was an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti or a site for astronomical calculations, it captures the imagination. Visit Machu Picchu, and see for yourself the massive polished dry-stone structures, the Intihuatana (“Hitching Post of the Sun”), the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows. Iconic ruins, rich flora and fauna, and incomparable views await your eye (and your lens).
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IGUAZU FALLS and BUENOS AIRES
March 4 – 7, 2014 ($2,149 pp*)
Surround yourself with 260 degrees of 240 foot-high walls of water at Iguazu Falls. Straddling the Argentinian-Brazilian border, Iguazu Falls is split into about 270 discrete falls and at peak flow has a surface area of 1.3 million square feet. (By comparison, Niagara Falls has a surface area of under 600,000 square feet.) Iguazu is famous for its panoramic views and breath-taking vistas of huge sprays of water, lush rainforest, and diverse wildlife.
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*NOTE: Costs are per person, based on double occupancy. There is a $950 surcharge for singles.
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USHUAIA, ARGENTINA — Wednesday, February 26, 2014
The southernmost town in the world, where dominating peaks loom on three sides; the fourth opens to the Beagle Channel, where sea lions bellow and king crab rules.
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PUERTO MADRYN, ARGENTINA — Saturday, March 1, 2014
Situated in rugged Argentine Patagonia, Puerto Madryn was founded by Welsh immigrants in 1865. Enjoy a famous Welsh "tea" in the village of Gaiman; journey back in time 300 million years at the Paleontology Museum of Egidio Feruglio in Trelew; and see colonies of sea elephants, sea lions, and seals in their natural habitat at Punta Norte.
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — Tuesday, March 4, 2014
In the “Paris of South America,” find ten million portenos passionate about futbol, tango, and theater at midnight. A short flight away, Iguazu Falls roars in the jungle.
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PUNTA DEL ESTE, URUGUAY — Monday, March 3, 2014
Known as the St. Tropez of Uruguay for its miles of beautiful, pristine beaches, sports activities, shopping, and temperate climate, Punta del Este offers something for everyone. Choose a gentle bayside beach or dramatic Atlantic beach with perfect surfing waves; explore the colonial and modern architecture of downtown and shop for local treasures; and visit Casa del Pueblo — a modern art museum that was once the home of celebrated Uruguayan artist Carlos Paez Vilaro.
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SANTIAGO, CHILE — Wednesday, February 19, 2014
A lush, irresistible tangle of serpentine streets, steep hills and 15 ascensores — ingenious antique trams. Nearby is the seaside resort of Vina del Mar.
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PUERTO MONTT, CHILE — Friday, February 21, 2014
This remote town, pioneered by Yugoslav settlers and sheep ranchers, sits on rolling hills overlooking the Strait of Magellan.
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PUERTO CHACABUCO, CHILE — Saturday, February 22, 2014
Here in the heart of the Chilean archipelago, discover stunning scenery: dense rain forests, bright-blue lakes and snow-covered mountain peaks.
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PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE — Tuesday, February 25, 2014
This remote town, pioneered by Yugoslav settlers and sheep ranchers, sits on rolling hills overlooking the Strait of Magellan.
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The Program fee is $1,575 and includes all seminars below plus additional events. You may take every class — i.e., there will be no overlap as only one class will be going on at any one time. Classes are only offered when we’re at sea, between 8:30am and 7:30pm.
Seminars subject to change at the discretion of the speakers.
Roger Cohen
Javier Corrales, Ph.D.
Daniel Walker Howe, Ph.D.
Lawrence Ingrassia
Speakers have confirmed their intent to participate; however, scheduling conflicts may arise.
Cruise prices vary from $1,599 for an Interior Stateroom to $5,999 for a Neptune Suite, per person. (Cruise pricing is subject to change.) For those attending our PROGRAM, there is a $1,575 fee. For detailed information and pictures of our ship and the cabins, please visit CABIN & SHIP INFO page. Taxes and fees are $399 per person. Gratuities are $11.50 per person per day. All prices and fees are detailed on the BOOK NOW page.
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