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Getting to your expedition

Voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula depart from South America and depending on the exact itinerary of your expedition, your ship will embark in either Argentina or Chile. A handful of voyages will also use the port of Montevideo in Uruguay. Inside Chile and Argentina there are a number of ports which the vessels utilise for these expeditions.

You will need to firstly arrive in either Santiago or Buenos Aires and we would suggesting arriving to the capital city a few days early. This will allow your safe arrival and to overcome any jet lag. If your voyage is departing from Ushuaia, Argentina or Punta Arenas you will need to connect on a local carrier to these destinations.

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA PORTS

Country	Town	Port Name	Port address
Argentina	Buenos Aires	Puerto de Buenos Aires	Av. Ing José N. Quartino, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
	Ushuaia	Puerto de Ushuaia	Gdor. Ernesto Manuel Campos 1292 4to A, 9410AVZ Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
	Puerto Madryn
Chile	Punta Arenas	Puerto de Punta Arenas	Casilla 193. Libertador Bernardo 1385. Punta Arenas Chile
	Pueta Williams	Puerto Williams
Uruguay	Montevideo	Puerto de Montevideo	NÃ½ 160 Rambla 25 de Agosto de 1825 Montevideo Uruguay

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Flights and Hotels

CHILE: AIRPORTS & HOTELS

City/Town	Airport Name	Airport Code	Airlines	Transfer Fare	3 Star Hotels	4 Star Hotels	5 Star Hotel
Santiago	Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport	SCL	QANTAS LAN CHILE	Taxi AUD$30	Atton El Bosque - from AUD$140p/night Altiplanico Bella Artes - from AUD$140p/night	Galerias Hotel - from AUD$130p/night Luciano K - from AUD$180p/night	The Singula Lastarria - from AUD$530p/night Le Reve - from AUD$330p/night
Punta Arenas	Presidente Carlos Ibáñez	PUQ	LAN CHILE Sky Airlines	Taxi AUD$20	Rey don Felipe - from AUD$230p/night	Cabo de Hornos - from AUD$300p/night Dreams Hotel - from AUD$430p/night
Puerto Natales	Teniente Julio Gallardo	PNT	LAN CHILE Sky Airlines	Taxi AUD$20	Altiplanico Sur - from AUD$240p/night	Hotel Simple Patagonia - from AUD$210/night	The Singular - from AUD$590p/night The Remota - from AUD$390p/night
Calama/San Pedro de Atacama	El Loa	CJC	LAN CHILE Sky Airlines		Hotel Kimal - from AUD$290p/night Altiplanico Hotel - from AUD$260p/night	Terrantai Lodge - from AUD$345 p/night Hotel Cumbres - from AUD$350p/night	Tierra Atacama Explora Atacama Alto Atacama
Our transfer & hotel recommendations are offered as a guide only and price is subject to change. iExpedition do not book transfers or hotels.

ARGENTINA: AIRPORTS & HOTELS

City/Town	Airport Name	Airport Code	Airlines	Transfer Fare	3 Star Hotels	4 Star Hotels	5 Star Hotel
Buenos Aires	Aeroporto International Ezeiza	EZE	QANTAS LAN CHILE Air NZ Aerolines Argentina	Taxi AUD$50	Dazzler Recoleta - from AUD$210p/night Duque Boutique - from AUD$210p/night	Mine Boutique - from AUD$220p/night Loi Suite - from AUD$320p/night Mio Buenos Aires - from UD$430p/night	Park Hyatt - from AUD$720p/night Alvear Palace - from AUD$630p/night
	Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Domestic	AEP	Aerolinas Argentina LAN CHILE
Ushuaia	Islas Malvinas	USH	Aerolinas Argentina LAN CHILE	Taxi AUD$20	Las Lengas- from AUD$180p/night Hotel Albatross - from AUD$XXp/night	Hotel Canal Beagle - from AUD$130p/night	Arakur Ushuaia - from AUD$320/night Los Cauguenes Resort - from AUD$400p/night
El Calafate	Comandante Armando Tola	FTE	Aerolinas Argentina LAN CHILE	Taxi AUD$25	Solares del Sur Patagonia - from AUD$115/night	Design Suites - from AUD$225/night Boutique La Cantera - from AUD$280p/night Alto Calafate - from AUD$200p/night
Iguazzu	Mayor Carlos Eduardo Krause	IGR	Aerolinas Argentina LAN CHILE		Grand Crucero - from AUD$180 p/night	La Cantera - from AUD$210p/night Mercure Iguazzu - from AUD$180p/night	Sherraton Iguazzu - from AUD$390p/night Das Cataratas - from AUD$610p/night
Salta	Martín Miguel de Güemes	SLA	Aerolinas Argentina LAN CHILE		Portezuelo Hotel - from AUD$110p/night Casa Real - from AUD$180p/night Las Moras Hotel - from AUD$110p/night	Design Suites Salta - from AUD$220p/night House of Jasmine - from AUD$330p/night Legado Mitico Salta - from AUD$320p/night
Mendoza	Governor Francisco Gabrielli	MDZ	Aerolinas Argentina LAN CHILE		Hotel Internacional Argentino Hotel	Villagio Hotel - from AUD$150p/night Diplomatic Hotel	Park Hyatt Mendoza Entre Cielos - from AUD$1,300p/night
Our transfer & hotel recommendations are offered as a guide only and price is subject to change. iExpedition do not book transfers or hotels.

Important Destination Documents

Antarctica Cruise General Guidelines	Download
Antarctica Visitor Guidelines	Download
Clothing Decontamination Guidelines	Download
Do Not Pack A Pest	Download
Antarctica & Drones (UAV)	Download
General Information for Wildlife Watching	Download
IAATO Cetacean Guidelines	Download
IAATO Birdwatching Guidelines	Download
IAATO Leopard Seal Watching Guidelines	Download
IAATO Kayaking Underwater Activity Guidelines	Download
Antarctica ClimateChange	Download
IAATO Celebrating 25 Years	Download
IAATO Polar Guide APP - Android	Download
IAATO Polar Guide APP - iOS	Download

Briefing Cruise Visitors from IAATO on Vimeo.

Briefing Visitors Going Ashore from IAATO on Vimeo.

Fly-in & Deep field visitors from IAATO on Vimeo.

Tourist Visa & Passports

Please consult your local embassy for visa requirements to South America, mainly Chile and Argentina. Visa requirements are constantly changing so please ensure you have checked with your local consulate as to the correct requirements for your nationality.

You must also ensure that your passport has a validity of more than six months from the day you intend to return home.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance inclusive of medical repatriation is mandatory across all bookings with iExpedition.

Due to the uniqueness of the trips offered by iExpedition and the remote locations they explore, it is important that you discuss your expedition in detail with your preferred provider. At this point it is imperative that you discuss, the region’s your trip will take you and any pre-existing conditions you may have. It is a mandatory requirement of all our providers that you are covered at a high level for medical and emergency repatriation from remote and/or Polar regions.

Should you be confirming a trip more than 365 days in advance, you may need to consider an insurance provider, which provides policies 18 months in advance. Alternatively, deposit/cancellation insurance is worth considering.

iExpedition recommends the following insurance providers around the world.
- Australian Travellers - http://www.suresave.com.au
- New Zealand Travellers - https://www.scti.co.nz
- British Travellers - https://travel.virginmoney.com/
- American Travellers - https://www.travelexinsurance.com/
- Canadian Travellers - http://www.allianz-assistance.ca/en/

Expedition Checklist

When packing for your expedition in a polar region it is best to think of your required gear in terms of the layering technique:

Base Layer	This is the layer closest to your skin and what will ultimately keep you from feeling cold. We recommend capilene or merino wool thermal underwear and heavy wool socks.
Insulation Layer	The insulation layer traps the heat generated by your thermals, so is extremely important. Loft garments are an excellent choice, alternatively items such as polar fleece are also very effective.
Outer Layer	This layer is what protects you from the environment and includes; boot, waterproof pants, jacket and gloves.

Item	Notes
Expedition Jacket	Some expedition operators will provide you with an expedition jacket. Regardless of this, we suggest you always travel with a good Goretex waterproof outer. If you are required to provide a jacket, a good quality Goretex style jacket with hood is best, that will allow you to layer appropriately underneath.
Waterproof Pants	These need to be a waterproof shell with a loose fitting leg, to go over your boots.
Waterproof Gloves & Mittens	Waterproof gloves and mittens are essential. We would certainly recommend gloves with individual fingers, as you will need to be holding on to the Zodiac and for ease of taking photos.
Thermal Underwear	Good quality capilene or merino wool is best.
Polar Fleece Jacket	A polar fleece or woolen jumper is great to have on under your outer waterproof layer.
Woolen Sweaters	A woolen sweater is great underneath your expedition jacket, as you may like to take your heavy expedition jacket off when you reach the shore.
Warm trousers	You will want to have a pair of loose fitting trousers to wear underneath your waterproof pants.
Inner soles	Not essential, but inner soles, merino if possible will add comfort to your expedition boots.
Socks	Merino socks are best as they will keep your feet warm if they should get wet.
Headgear	Beanies, scarfs and neck gaiters are a must!
Sunglasses	Polarised glasses will provided added definition on bright sunny days
Binoculars	It is recommended to carry your own binoculars, so you have them with you at all times on the ships decks, zodiac and shore landings
Electrical Adaptor	All of of our ships operate with either a two flat (American) or two round (European) electrical outlets. Certainly travel with a multi-adapter that covers both and check your ship's profile page for the exact plug on board
Earplugs	These are very handy if you are a single traveller and do not know who your cabin might may be.
Sea sickness med	Sea sickness medicine is available and on board all expeditions there is a qualified doctor to provide further medication if required.If you are concerned prior to departing, definitely speak with your local GP
Ski pole/ walking stick	You are welcome to travel with these, just make sure that they are collapsible type so that they can be easily packed away when travelling on Zodiacs.
Waterproof bag	A waterproof bag with a shoulder strap is very important for you shore landings to protect your camera equipment and keep your hands free to hold on.

Renting Antarctic Gear:

As Ushuaia is a popular ski village during the winter months, it is well equipped with ski hire shops. During the summer months, these shops hire out gear for the Antarctic expeditions. If you are going to hire gear we would strongly recommend arriving a day or two early. These shops are also very handy if you have forgotten to bring something with you.

When you are hiring gear, you will need to insure along with your expedition essentials to hire at a minimum:

-Waterproof expedition jacket
-Waterproof pants with loose fitting leg
-Waterproof gloves and mittens

Below is a list of recommended rental gear shops:

ANTARCTIC EQUIPMENT	JUMPING RENTAL USHUAIA	USHUAIA OUTDOORS
Drake Hostel Gobernador Paz 865	9 de Julio 128	Gobernador Godoy 55
9410 Ushuaia, Tierr del Fuego, Argentina	9410 Ushuaia, Tierr del Fuego, Argentina	9410 Ushuaia, Tierr del Fuego, Argentina
Phone: +54-2901-436005	Phone: +54-2901-436709	Phone: +54-2901-424498
Email: drakehostel@speedy.com.ar	Email: info@jumpingushuaia.com.ar	Email: info@ushuaiaoutdoors.com.au
Web: http://www.antarcticequipment.com.ar	Web: http://www.jumpingushuaia.com.ar	Web: http://www.ushuaiaoutdoors.com

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Getting to your expedition

Voyages to the Ross Sea & Commonwealth Bay depart from Australia and New Zealand.

You will need to firstly arrive in either Auckland or Sydney, if you are flying in from outside Australia or New Zealand and we would suggesting arriving to the capital city a few days early. This will allow your safe arrival and to overcome any jet lag. If you reside in Australia or New Zealand you should be able to connect to your port town on the same, ensuring you arrive the day prior to embarkation

ROSS SEA & COMMONWEALTH BAY PORTS

Country	Town	Port Name	Port Address
Australian	Hobart	Hobart Cruise Terminal	Macquarie Wharf No. 2, Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000
New Zealand	Bluff	Bluff Cruise Port	251 Foreshore Rd, Bluff 9814, New Zealand

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Flights and Hotels

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA PORTS

City/Town	Airport Name	Airport Code	Airlines	Transfer Fare	3 Star Hotels	4 Star Hotels	5 Star Hotel
Sydney	Kingsford Smith Airport	SYD	All major airlines	Taxi AUD$50	Ibis Sydney Airport - from AUD$140p/night	Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport - from AUD$180p/night Mercure Sydney International Airport - from AUD$170p/night
Hobart	Hobart International Airport	HBA	Qantas Jetstar Virgin	Taxi US$50	The Travelodge Hobart - from AUD$170p/night	Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart - from AUD$190p/night Hadley’s Orient Hotel - from AUD$140p/night Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel - from AUD$180p/night	Salamanca Inn - from AUD$300p/night
Our transfer & hotel recommendations are offered as a guide only and price is subject to change. iExpedition do not book transfers or hotels.

NEW ZEALAND: AIRPORTS & HOTELS

City/Town	Airport Name	Airport Code	Airlines	Transfer Fare	3 Star Hotels	4 Star Hotels	5 Star Hotel
Auckland	Auckland Airport	AKL	All major airlines	Taxi AU$80 Shuttle AU$35pp		The Quadrant Hotel & Suites	Hotel de Brett St Marys Residence Private The Langham Hotel
Invercargill	Invercargil Airport	IVC	Air NZ Virgin	Taxi US$	Victoria Railway Hotel Colonial on Tay	Kelvin Hotel Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Quest Services Apartments
Our transfer & hotel recommendations are offered as a guide only and price is subject to change. iExpedition do not book transfers or hotels.

Important Destination Documents

Antarctica Cruise General Guidelines	Download
Antarctica Visitor Guidelines	Download
Clothing Decontamination Guidelines	Download
Do Not Pack A Pest	Download
Antarctica & Drones (UAV)	Download
General Information for Wildlife Watching	Download
IAATO Cetacean Guidelines	Download
IAATO Birdwatching Guidelines	Download
IAATO Leopard Seal Watching Guidelines	Download
IAATO Kayaking Underwater Activity Guidelines	Download
Antarctica ClimateChange	Download
IAATO Celebrating 25 Years	Download
IAATO Polar Guide APP - Android	Download
IAATO Polar Guide APP - iOS	Download

Briefing Cruise Visitors from IAATO on Vimeo.

Briefing Visitors Going Ashore from IAATO on Vimeo.

Fly-in & Deep field visitors from IAATO on Vimeo.

Tourist Visa

Please consult your local embassy for visa requirements to Australia and New Zealand. Visa requirements are constantly changing so please ensure you have checked with your local consulate as to the correct requirements for your nationality.

You must also ensure that your passport has a validity of more than six months from the day you intend to return home. All passengers, including Australian and New Zealand citizens must travel with their passports on these expeditions.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance inclusive of medical repatriation is mandatory across all bookings with iExpedition.

Due to the uniqueness of the trips offered by iExpedition and the remote locations they explore, it is important that you discuss your expedition in detail with your preferred provider. At this point it is imperative that you discuss, the region’s your trip will take you and any pre-existing conditions you may have. It is a mandatory requirement of all our providers that you are covered at a high level for medical and emergency repatriation from remote and/or Polar regions.

Should you be confirming a trip more than 365 days in advance, you may need to consider an insurance provider, which provides policies 18 months in advance. Alternatively, deposit/cancellation insurance is worth considering.

iExpedition recommends the following insurance providers around the world.
- Australian Travellers - http://www.suresave.com.au
- New Zealand Travellers - https://www.scti.co.nz
- British Travellers - https://travel.virginmoney.com/
- American Travellers - https://www.travelexinsurance.com/
- Canadian Travellers - http://www.allianz-assistance.ca/en/

Expedition Checklist

When packing for your expedition in a polar region it is best to think of your required gear in terms of the layering technique:

Base Layer	This is the layer closest to your skin and what will ultimately keep you from feeling cold. We recommend capilene or merino wool thermal underwear and heavy wool socks.
Insulation Layer	The insulation layer traps the heat generated by your thermals, so is extremely important. Loft garments are an excellent choice, alternatively items such as polar fleece are also very effective.
Outer Layer	This layer is what protects you from the environment and includes; boot, waterproof pants, jacket and gloves.

Item	Notes
Expedition Jacket	Some expedition operators will provide you with an expedition jacket. Regardless of this, we suggest you always travel with a good Goretex waterproof outer. If you are required to provide a jacket, a good quality Goretex style jacket with hood is best, that will allow you to layer appropriately underneath.
Waterproof Pants	These need to be a waterproof shell with a loose fitting leg, to go over your boots.
Waterproof Gloves & Mittens	Waterproof gloves and mittens are essential. We would certainly recommend gloves with individual fingers, as you will need to be holding on to the Zodiac and for ease of taking photos.
Thermal Underwear	Good quality capilene or merino wool is best.
Polar Fleece Jacket	A polar fleece or woolen jumper is great to have on under your outer waterproof layer.
Woolen Sweaters	A woolen sweater is great underneath your expedition jacket, as you may like to take your heavy expedition jacket off when you reach the shore.
Warm trousers	You will want to have a pair of loose fitting trousers to wear underneath your waterproof pants.
Inner soles	Not essential, but inner soles, merino if possible will add comfort to your expedition boots.
Socks	Merino socks are best as they will keep your feet warm if they should get wet.
Headgear	Beanies, scarfs and neck gaiters are a must!
Sunglasses	Polarised glasses will provided added definition on bright sunny days
Binoculars	It is recommended to carry your own binoculars, so you have them with you at all times on the ships decks, zodiac and shore landings
Electrical Adaptor	All of of our ships operate with either a two flat (American) or two round (European) electrical outlets. Certainly travel with a multi-adapter that covers both and check your ship's profile page for the exact plug on board
Earplugs	These are very handy if you are a single traveller and do not know who your cabin might may be.
Sea sickness med	Sea sickness medicine is available and on board all expeditions there is a qualified doctor to provide further medication if required.If you are concerned prior to departing, definitely speak with your local GP
Ski pole/ walking stick	You are welcome to travel with these, just make sure that they are collapsible type so that they can be easily packed away when travelling on Zodiacs.
Waterproof bag	A waterproof bag with a shoulder strap is very important for you shore landings to protect your camera equipment and keep your hands free to hold on.

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Getting to your expedition

Voyages to the European Arctic depart from a number of European countries depending on your expedition itinerary. The majority of voyages will depart from Longyearbyen, Svalbard or Reykjavik, Iceland, however other voyages depart from Aberdeen, Scotland and Bergen, Norway. Voyages to the North Pole on board the 50 Years of Victory depart from Murmansk, Russia.

You will need to arrive into any of the major European hubs, before connecting through to your embarkation point. We certainly recommend arriving at your embarkation point the day prior to your scheduled embarkation, however, you can arrive on the day if you are pressed for time.

EUROPEAN ARCTIC PORTS

Country	Town	Port Name	Port Address
Scotland	Oban	Port of Oban	Oban PA34 4DB, Scotland
Scotland	Aberdeen	Aberdeen Harbour	16 Regent Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5SS, Scotland
Norway	Bergen	Port of Bergen	Nøstegaten 30, 5010 Bergen
Norway	Tromso	Port of Tromso	Kirkegt. 1, 9008 Tromsø
Svalbard	Longyearbyen	Port of Longyearbyen	Postboks 350, 9171 Longyearbyen
Iceland	Reykjavic	Port of Reykjavik	Tryggvagata 17, Reykjavik 101
Greenland	Constable Pynt	Port of Constable Pynt (Nerlerit Inaat)	Nerlerit Inaat, Greenland
Greenland	Kangerlussuaq	Port of Kangerlussuaq	Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

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Flights and Hotels

SCOTLAND: AIRPORTS & HOTELS

City/Town	Airport Name	Airport Code	Airlines	Transfer Fare	3 Star Hotels	4 Star Hotels	5 Star Hotel
Glasgow	Glasgow International Airport	GLA	All major airlines	Taxi AUD$	Hot-el Apartments - from AUD$165 p/night Glasgow Pond Hotel - from AUD$110 p/night	Glasgow Marriott Hotel Carlton George Hotel Millennium Hotel Glasgow - from AUD$121	Hilton Glasgow - from AUD$180 p/night Raddison Blue Glasgow - from AUD$150 p/night
Aberdeen	Aberdeen International Airport	ABZ	Regional international and domestic Airlines	Taxi AUD$	Bauhaus Hotel The Brentwood Hotel Aberdeen Douglas Hotel	The Chester Hotel - from AUD$220 p/night Malmaison Aberdeen - from AUD$220 p/night Skene House - Holburn	Macleod House & Lodge
Oban	Oban Airport	OBN	Hebridean Air Services	Taxi AUD$	Oban Bay Hotel Columbia Hotel Lochnell Arms Hotel	Knipoch Hotel	Aspen Lodge Isle of Eriska Hotel & Spa
Our transfer & hotel recommendations are offered as a guide only and price is subject to change. iExpedition do not book transfers or hotels.

NORWAY: AIRPORTS & HOTELS

City/Town	Airport Name	Airport Code	Airlines	Transfer Fare	3 Star Hotels	4 Star Hotels	5 Star Hotel
Bergen	Bergen Airport	BGO	Most major airlines	Taxi AUD$	Scandic Neptun - from AUD$210 p/night Scandic Strand - from AUD$190 p/night Clarion Collective Hotel - from AUD$290 p/night	Radisson Blu Bergen Royal - from AUD$180 p/night Scandic Ørnen Hotel - from AUD$230 p/night	Villa Charlotte
Tromso	Tromsø Airport	TOS	Scandinavian Airlines Norwegian Finair	Taxi AUD$	Scandic Ishavshotel - from AUD$420 p/night Scandic Grand Tromso - from AUD$290 p/night	Clarion Hotel The Edge - from AUD$410 p/night Radisson Blu, Tromso Sommaroy Arctic Hotel
Our transfer & hotel recommendations are offered as a guide only and price is subject to change. iExpedition do not book transfers or hotels

SVALBARD: AIRPORTS & HOTELS

City/Town	Airport Name	Airport Code	Airlines	Transfer Fare	3 Star Hotels	4 Star Hotels	5 Star Hotel	Expedia Hotels	Airbnb Options
Longyearbyen	Svalbard Airport	LYR	Scandinavian Airlines Norwegian Finair	Taxi AUD$	Coal Miners Cabins - from AUD$250 p/night Spitsbergen Hotel - from AUD$460 p/night	Radisson Blu Polar Hotel - from AUD$520 p/night	Villa Charlotte
Our transfer & hotel recommendations are offered as a guide only and price is subject to change. iExpedition do not book transfers or hotels

ICELAND: AIRPORTS & HOTELS

City/Town	Airport Name	Airport Code	Airlines	Transfer Fare	3 Star Hotels	4 Star Hotels	5 Star Hotel	Expedia Hotels	Airbnb Options
Reykjavik	Keflavik International Airport	KEF		Taxi AUD$	Reykjavik Residence Hotel - from AUD$420 p/night Hotel Forn - from AUD$270 Apartment K - from AUD$240	Radisson Blu Saga Hotel - from AUD$360 p/night Hotel Odinsve - from AUD$430 p/night Grand Hotel - from Reykjavik AUD$380 p/night	Diamond Suites
Our transfer & hotel recommendations are offered as a guide only and price is subject to change. iExpedition do not book transfers or hotels

RUSSIA: AIRPORTS & HOTELS

City/Town	Airport Name	Airport Code	Airlines	Transfer Fare	3 Star Hotels	4 Star Hotels	5 Star Hotel
St Petersburg	Pulkovo International Airport	LED	Most major European airlines	Taxi AUD$
Moscow	Domodedovo International Airport	DME	Most major European airlines	Taxi AUD$	Maxima Panorama Hotel - from AUD$110 Arbat House Hotel - from AUD$160	Radisson Blue Hotel - from AUD$210 Courtyard by Marriott - from AUD$240 Kadashevskaya - from AUD$320	Ritz Carlton - from AUD$780 Four Seasons - from AUD$ Hotel Savoy - from AUD$530 Ararat Park Hyatt - from AUD$630 Marriot Moscow Roayl Aurora - from AUD$420
Murmansk	Murmansk Airport	MMK	Nordavia Aeroflot KLM Royal Dutch	Taxi AUD$	Park Inn by Radisson AUD$140	Azimut Hotel AUD$150
Our transfer & hotel recommendations are offered as a guide only and price is subject to change. iExpedition do not book transfers or hotels

Important Destination Documents

Arctic Visitors Guidelines	Download
Arctic_Biosecurity	Download
Arctic Wildlife-Walrus Guidelines	Download
IAATO Polar Guide APP - Android	Download
IAATO Polar Guide APP - iOS	Download

Tourist Visa

Please consult your local embassy for visa requirements around your expedition. European Arctic voyages travel in Scotland, Norway, Greenland, Iceland, Canada and in particular Russia. Visa requirements are constantly changing so please ensure you have checked with your local consulate as to the correct requirements for your nationality.

RUSSIAN VISA: Should you be travelling on a trip into Russian territories, please be sure to thoroughly check all visa requirements with your iExpedition consultant.

You must also ensure that your passport has a validity of more than six months from the day you intend to return home.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance inclusive of medical repatriation is mandatory across all bookings with iExpedition.

Due to the uniqueness of the trips offered by iExpedition and the remote locations they explore, it is important that you discuss your expedition in detail with your preferred provider. At this point it is imperative that you discuss, the region’s your trip will take you and any pre-existing conditions you may have. It is a mandatory requirement of all our providers that you are covered at a high level for medical and emergency repatriation from remote and/or Polar regions.

Should you be confirming a trip more than 365 days in advance, you may need to consider an insurance provider, which provides policies 18 months in advance. Alternatively, deposit/cancellation insurance is worth considering.

iExpedition recommends the following insurance providers around the world.
- Australian Travellers - http://www.suresave.com.au
- New Zealand Travellers - https://www.scti.co.nz
- British Travellers - https://travel.virginmoney.com/
- American Travellers - https://www.travelexinsurance.com/
- Canadian Travellers - http://www.allianz-assistance.ca/en/

Expedition Checklist

When packing for your expedition in a polar region it is best to think of your required gear in terms of the layering technique:

Base Layer	This is the layer closest to your skin and what will ultimately keep you from feeling cold. We recommend capilene or merino wool thermal underwear and heavy wool socks.
Insulation Layer	The insulation layer traps the heat generated by your thermals, so is extremely important. Loft garments are an excellent choice, alternatively items such as polar fleece are also very effective.
Outer Layer	This layer is what protects you from the environment and includes; boot, waterproof pants, jacket and gloves.

Item	Notes
Expedition Jacket	Some expedition operators will provide you with an expedition jacket. Regardless of this, we suggest you always travel with a good Goretex waterproof outer. If you are required to provide a jacket, a good quality Goretex style jacket with hood is best, that will allow you to layer appropriately underneath.
Waterproof Pants	These need to be a waterproof shell with a loose fitting leg, to go over your boots.
Waterproof Gloves & Mittens	Waterproof gloves and mittens are essential. We would certainly recommend gloves with individual fingers, as you will need to be holding on to the Zodiac and for ease of taking photos.
Thermal Underwear	Good quality capilene or merino wool is best.
Polar Fleece Jacket	A polar fleece or woolen jumper is great to have on under your outer waterproof layer.
Woolen Sweaters	A woolen sweater is great underneath your expedition jacket, as you may like to take your heavy expedition jacket off when you reach the shore.
Warm trousers	You will want to have a pair of loose fitting trousers to wear underneath your waterproof pants.
Inner soles	Not essential, but inner soles, merino if possible will add comfort to your expedition boots.
Socks	Merino socks are best as they will keep your feet warm if they should get wet.
Headgear	Beanies, scarfs and neck gaiters are a must!
Sunglasses	Polarised glasses will provided added definition on bright sunny days
Binoculars	It is recommended to carry your own binoculars, so you have them with you at all times on the ships decks, zodiac and shore landings
Electrical Adaptor	All of of our ships operate with either a two flat (American) or two round (European) electrical outlets. Certainly travel with a multi-adapter that covers both and check your ship's profile page for the exact plug on board
Earplugs	These are very handy if you are a single traveller and do not know who your cabin might may be.
Sea sickness med	Sea sickness medicine is available and on board all expeditions there is a qualified doctor to provide further medication if required.If you are concerned prior to departing, definitely speak with your local GP
Ski pole/ walking stick	You are welcome to travel with these, just make sure that they are collapsible type so that they can be easily packed away when travelling on Zodiacs.
Waterproof bag	A waterproof bag with a shoulder strap is very important for you shore landings to protect your camera equipment and keep your hands free to hold on.

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Getting to your expedition

Voyages to the Canadian Arctic use remote ports, it is for this reason that all Canadian Arctic voyages require mandatory charter flights to arrive at the port. When considering these voyages, please do consider that charter rates are additional to the cost of the voyage and in some instances Canadian GST is payable. Our operators in this region use Edmonton, Ottawa and Montreal as their hubs.

You will need to arrive in Edmonton, Ottawa or Montreal on day 1 of your expedition, as this will be a pre-cruise briefing day. The group will gather at the hotel provided by the ship and the following day travel together on the charter flight to meet the vessel at its location.

CANADIAN ARCTIC TRAVEL PORTS

Country	Town	Port Name	Port Address
Baffin Island	Iqaluit	Port of Iqaluit	Iqaluit (Baffin Island), Nunavut, Canada
Canada	Resolute Bay	Port of Resolute Bay	Resolute Bay (Cornwallis Island), Nunavut, Canada
Canada	Cambridge Bay	Port of Cambridge Bay	Cambridge Bay (Victoria Island), Nunavut, Canada
Greenland	Kangerlussuaq	Port of Kangerlussuaq	Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

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Flights and Hotels

CANADIAN: AIRPORTS & HOTELS

While hotel recommendations are provided, please do note that the evening on Day 1 of your expedition is at the specified cruise hotel. If you are arriving early, you may like to refrain from booking your hotel until the cruise is hotel is confirmed.

City/Town	Airport Name	Airport Code	Airlines	Transfer Fare	3 Star Hotels	4 Star Hotels	5 Star Hotel
Vancouver	Vancouver International Airport	YVR	All major airlines	Taxi AUD$45	The Residence Club Vancouver Best Western Plus Chateau Moda Hotel - from AUD$150p/night	Hotel Blu Vancouver - from AUD$220p/night The Fairmont Waterfrom- from AUD$410p/night The Sutton Place Hotel- from AUD$380p/night	Fairmont Pacific Rim- From AUD$490p/night Four Seasons Hotel Vanvoucer - From AUD$370p/night
Montreal	Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport	YUL	All major airlines	Taxi AUD$50	Hotel Espresso Montreal - from AUD$150p/night Hotel Le Dauphin Montreal Downtown - from AUD$150p/night	Hyatt Regency Montreal - from AUD$200p/night Loews Hotel Vogue Le St-Martin Hotel Particulier Montreal	Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile Ritz-Carlton Montreal
Ottawa	Macdonald–Cartier International Airport	YOW	All major airlines	Taxi AUD$40	Lord Elgin Hotel- from AUD$150p/night Cartier Place Suite Hotel- from AUD$200p/night Les Suites Hotel Ottawa - from AUD$150p/night	Arc the Hotel- from AUD$150p/night	Fairmont Chateau Laurier Andaz Ottawa Byward Market Hotel
Edmonton	Edmonton International Airport	YEG	All major Canadian/USA airlines	Taxi AUD$60	The Sutton Place Hotel - from AUD$220p/night Chateau Lacombe Hotel - from AUD$260p/night	Hyatt Place Edmonton- From AUD$170p/night	Fairmont Hotel Macdonald - from AUD$330p/night
Our transfer & hotel recommendations are offered as a guide only and price is subject to change. iExpedition do not book transfers or hotels.

Important Destination Documents

Arctic Visitors Guidelines	Download
Arctic_Biosecurity	Download
Arctic Wildlife-Walrus Guidelines	Download
IAATO Polar Guide APP - Android	Download
IAATO Polar Guide APP - iOS	Download

Tourist Visa

Please consult your local embassy for visa requirements around your expedition. European Arctic voyages travel in Scotland, Norway, Greenland, Iceland, Canada and in particular Russia. Visa requirements are constantly changing so please ensure you have checked with your local consulate as to the correct requirements for your nationality.

RUSSIAN VISA: Should you be travelling on a trip into Russian territories, please be sure to thoroughly check all visa requirements with your iExpedition consultant.

You must also ensure that your passport has a validity of more than six months from the day you intend to return home.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance inclusive of medical repatriation is mandatory across all bookings with iExpedition.

Due to the uniqueness of the trips offered by iExpedition and the remote locations they explore, it is important that you discuss your expedition in detail with your preferred provider. At this point it is imperative that you discuss, the region’s your trip will take you and any pre-existing conditions you may have. It is a mandatory requirement of all our providers that you are covered at a high level for medical and emergency repatriation from remote and/or Polar regions.

Should you be confirming a trip more than 365 days in advance, you may need to consider an insurance provider, which provides policies 18 months in advance. Alternatively, deposit/cancellation insurance is worth considering.

iExpedition recommends the following insurance providers around the world.
- Australian Travellers - http://www.suresave.com.au
- New Zealand Travellers - https://www.scti.co.nz
- British Travellers - https://travel.virginmoney.com/
- American Travellers - https://www.travelexinsurance.com/
- Canadian Travellers - http://www.allianz-assistance.ca/en/

Expedition Checklist

When packing for your expedition in a polar region it is best to think of your required gear in terms of the layering technique:

Base Layer	This is the layer closest to your skin and what will ultimately keep you from feeling cold. We recommend capilene or merino wool thermal underwear and heavy wool socks.
Insulation Layer	The insulation layer traps the heat generated by your thermals, so is extremely important. Loft garments are an excellent choice, alternatively items such as polar fleece are also very effective.
Outer Layer	This layer is what protects you from the environment and includes; boot, waterproof pants, jacket and gloves.

Item	Notes
Expedition Jacket	Some expedition operators will provide you with an expedition jacket. Regardless of this, we suggest you always travel with a good Goretex waterproof outer. If you are required to provide a jacket, a good quality Goretex style jacket with hood is best, that will allow you to layer appropriately underneath.
Waterproof Pants	These need to be a waterproof shell with a loose fitting leg, to go over your boots.
Waterproof Gloves & Mittens	Waterproof gloves and mittens are essential. We would certainly recommend gloves with individual fingers, as you will need to be holding on to the Zodiac and for ease of taking photos.
Thermal Underwear	Good quality capilene or merino wool is best.
Polar Fleece Jacket	A polar fleece or woolen jumper is great to have on under your outer waterproof layer.
Woolen Sweaters	A woolen sweater is great underneath your expedition jacket, as you may like to take your heavy expedition jacket off when you reach the shore.
Warm trousers	You will want to have a pair of loose fitting trousers to wear underneath your waterproof pants.
Inner soles	Not essential, but inner soles, merino if possible will add comfort to your expedition boots.
Socks	Merino socks are best as they will keep your feet warm if they should get wet.
Headgear	Beanies, scarfs and neck gaiters are a must!
Sunglasses	Polarised glasses will provided added definition on bright sunny days
Binoculars	It is recommended to carry your own binoculars, so you have them with you at all times on the ships decks, zodiac and shore landings
Electrical Adaptor	All of of our ships operate with either a two flat (American) or two round (European) electrical outlets. Certainly travel with a multi-adapter that covers both and check your ship's profile page for the exact plug on board
Earplugs	These are very handy if you are a single traveller and do not know who your cabin might may be.
Sea sickness med	Sea sickness medicine is available and on board all expeditions there is a qualified doctor to provide further medication if required.If you are concerned prior to departing, definitely speak with your local GP
Ski pole/ walking stick	You are welcome to travel with these, just make sure that they are collapsible type so that they can be easily packed away when travelling on Zodiacs.
Waterproof bag	A waterproof bag with a shoulder strap is very important for you shore landings to protect your camera equipment and keep your hands free to hold on.

This page should provide you with all the information required about travelling to your expedition destination.

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