ESSENTIALS
DATES
12/20/2008 - 1/2/2009
Most 2008/2009 departures have limited availability. Call us to check which categories remain.
12/30/2008 - 1/12/2009
1/9/2009 - 1/22/2009
1/19/2009 - 2/1/2009
 1/29/2009 - 2/11/2009
2/8/2009 - 2/21/2009
2/18/2009 - 3/3/2009
12/19/2009 - 1/1/2010
12/29/2009 - 1/11/2010
1/8/2010 - 1/21/2010
1/18/2010 - 1/31/2010
 1/28/2010 - 2/10/2010
2/7/2010 - 2/20/2010
2/17/2010 - 3/2/2010
FLY DATES
Depart USA to Buenos Aires Depart Buenos Aires to USA
1st date shown is departure date from USA.
Overnight flight.		 Last date show in return date to USA
Flights depart Buenos Aires one day before. Overnight flight.
DEPOSIT A deposit of $1000 per person is required at the time of registration.

Special Terms & Conditions apply to this trip. Payment terms and Cancellation terms are determined by Travel Dynamics International.
FINAL PAYMENT Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure and is payable by personal check. Credit card charges for final payment are assessed a processing fee.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS No visas are required for American and Canadian passport holders for this trip.

SHOTS

 None required or recommended. It is recommended you have your reqular vaccinations up-to-date before traveling. For furhter information, visit the Center For Disease Control website.

INT'L AIRFARE

Delta Ailrines, American Airlines and Lan Chile are among airlines that can be used for this trip. We recommend booking at least 7 months in advance if you want to try to use Frequent Flyer Miles for free tickets or upgrades or the American Express Platinum card 2-4-1 program.
MINIMUMS All departures are guaranteed.
TOUR RATES - 10 luxury hotel & ship nights and 30 meals included
Cabin Code Cabin Description
Rates
2008/09
Rates
2009/10
E
Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck
with portholes and sitting area. 225 sq. ft.
$8,995
$8,995
D
Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck
with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft.
$9,895
$9,995
C
Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck
with portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft.
$10,795
$10,995
B
Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck
with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft.
$11,595
$11,995
A
Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck
with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft.
$12,295
$12,995
AA
Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft.
$12,995
$13,995
VS
Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft.
$14,995
$15,195
PHS
Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft.
$15,995
$16,195

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A limited number of cabins have been designated for single travelers in Categories D - A at a supplement of $3,395 2008/09 and $3,695 2009/2010 to the per person, double occupancy rates indicated above. Singles in Categories AA - PHS are available at double the per person, double occupancy rates. 
INCLUDED
Tour rates are per person in U.S. dollars. Most major credit cards are accepted for Tour Deposit. Final payment is payable by personal check. Final payment by credit card is assessed a processing fee.
Tour Rates include accommodations as listed in the itinerary, intra-tours flights (a $400 value), entertainment, special meals, air conditioned, motor coach, van or sedan transporation, sightseeing, luggage handling, admissions, local guides and drivers. Mineral water on busses and at meals.
Arrival and departure transfers are included. Participants are required to provide Coda Tours with complete international flight details at least 2 weeks prior to the schedule tour departure date.
Most meals are included as indicated in the itinerary. The meal codes are: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner; R=Cocktail Reception. Participants with specific dietary requirements must inform Coda Tours at least 2 weeks prior to departure. Every effort will be made to accommodate special dietary needs where possible. Most meals taken as a group are pre-ordered. Local cuisine is given preference over Western choices.
NOT INCLUDED
International airfare is not included. Coda Tour will be happy to assist with business, first or coach class airfares . If you are planning to use Frequent Flyer Miles for an upgrade or free ticket, we highly recommend booking your tour at least 7 months prior to departure.
Passport and visa expenses (if required). Please check our Travel Documents requirements for this trip. Always double check that your passport will remain valid for at least 6 months past your return to the U.S.and that you have sufficient empty pages in your passport to accommodate visa and entry/exit stamps. Always carry a copy of your passport packed separately from your travel documents and leave a copy with someone at home.
Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance which is highly recommended to protect your travel investment in the unlikelihood you would need to cancel or return home early. We recommend Travel Insured International and will send you an application form with confirmation of your trip. You may check the rates for insurance on their website at www.travelinsured.com. We also recommend insuring any expense for airline tickets issued prior to the determination if a tour is guaranteed to operate. We cannot assume responsibility for losses incurred due to the cancellation of a tour.
Gratuities to porters, waiters and hotel staff are included. Gratuities to local guides, drivers & ship personnel are not included.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees (if applicable) and other optional incidental extras are not included and may be significant.
EXTENSIONS
Please see our EXTENSIONS page
AFTER YOU ARRIVE
WEARING Special clothing is required for this voyage (parka which is supplied by the cruise line, non-skid rubber boots, preferrably knee-high, gloves, scarves, waterproof pants, long underwear and other appropriate winter wear.)
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES AVERAGE RAINFALL Temperatures in Antarctica are unpredictible and can vary greatly. You will most likely experience temperatures from below freezing to 50 degrees.
FINE DINING
 Corinthian II’s superb Continental cuisine is created by master chefs who select fresh local ingredients at many ports of call. Meals are served either in the stately restaurant or al fresco on the umbrella-studded sun deck. Fine regional wines are complimentary with lunch and dinner, and beginning in 2008 open bar service will be available throughout the day.
BESPOKE SMALL-SHIP AMENITIES Returning from excursions, guests enjoy complimentary refreshments, afternoon tea and all-day coffee in The Club, a gracious space for relaxation, surrounded by panoramic windows. Before or after dinner, cocktails are served to live music performed by the ship’s pianist.
RECHARGING
The electric current is 100v, 50Hz, AC.

A PRETTY FACE

Occasionally, we will use photographs taken by fellow guests or your Tour Director on your tour for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your photo not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tour Director at the start of your tour.