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Fiona Brijnath, Director

Ninestone, South Zeal, Devon EX20 2PZ

The past 12 months havebeen full of interesting new

departures, exciting challengesand, of course, my lovely clients!Your adventures have rangedfrom family treks in Moroccoand river cruises in Myanmar,to desert adventures in Oman,explorations by rice barge inIndia and absorbing travels inAustralia and Japan. We’ve been busy on the polarfront too. Last summerArcturus was in Plymouth atthe three day Shackleton 100event organised by our localpolar society (see photo above ofme with a replica of the JamesCaird). We were proud tosponsor part of this eventmarking the start of thecentenary of the great man’sepic Transantarctic EnduranceExpedition 1914-1917 (more onour back page). New for 2015are our memberships of theJames Caird Society and theSouth Georgia Association andI am looking forward toattending some of theirgatherings in the comingmonths. Meantime it’s still nottoo late to book this summer’sArctic adventure, so do contactus now.This year we’ll be concentratingon getting news out moreregularly, so you can expect tohear from us via a number offormats. Happy New Year to everyone!

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update | January 2015

SURPRISING FAROES stunning walks and gourmet food – page 4

EASTERN TURKEYin depth – page 2

POLAR ADVENTURESfor 2015-16 – page 4

» ARGENTINARiding the wildPatagonia coast

We’ve a thrilling new horseback riding journey inBahia Bustamante, Southern Argentina, featuringspectacular rides along white sandy beaches,petrified forest and immense steppe landscapes.Riding in groups of four to six people, you’ll seemarine wildlife up close, and over the fivenights/six days stay in sea view houses and campin a sheep shearing shelter on a working ranch.

This could make an ideal finale to an Antarcticvoyage as the season is mid-September to April.

» when « The next ride departure is 9 March 2015.Call for prices and details

» EASTERN TURKEYTour of ancient delights

The Royal Society for Asian Affairs (RSAA) isrunning a fascinating archaeological tour of thelesser-known eastern side of Turkey this spring. You will visit Trabzon (capital of the TrebizondEmpire in the 13th Century), Mongolian monumentsat Erzurum, the old Armenian capital of Ani, Mt Ararat, the Ottoman palace at Dogubeyazit, theancient Babylonian city Urfa, Nemrut Mountain andtake a boat ride on Lake Van. Your journey will endwith a fantastic last day in Istanbul. It’s worthjoining the RSAA for this trip alone – they welcomenew members and we can help you get booked.

» when « 1-11 May 2015» price « £1,995 per person including flights

» AUSTRALIA AND NEWZEALANDStylish travel and luxury lodges

Australia – it’s a continent of huge differences and a ‘must-see’ in a lifetime – wild and vast, yetcosmopolitan and cool.

Whether you’re looking for drop-out escapism or an epic overland adventure, you certainly don’t haveto backpack it! We’ve a portfolio of fabulous luxurylodges which we can link to top notch services suchas tours with local, very special guides, travelling onthe iconic Ghan train, sightseeing by helicopter andprivate air or yacht charters.

» The Hermitage – behind the scenesWith over three million antiquities and priceless works of art there is enough on show at StPetersburg’s Hermitage to absorb you for a lifetime.

In addition to tours with our informative Englishspeaking guides we can arrange a tour given by themuseum’s renowned curator or an early or late opening so you can browse in comfort.

For the ultimate insight into this great institution, letus organise a special ‘behind the scenes’ visit to theHermitage’s seven-storey state-of-the-art Restorationand Storage Facility in the Staraya Derevnya districtwhere you’ll see paintings and sculptures which havenot been displayed for years. Call us for more details.

Peru, with its archaeological legacy of greatcivilisations, Spanish colonial history and richbiodiversity will enthrall you. Watch the condorssoar above Colca Canyon and learn about thesignificance of native camelids to Peruvian life.

Start your 14 day journey in Lima, before flying toArequipa with its 16th century monastery, onthrough the impressive geography of the PampaCanahuas Reserve and Chucura Volcano, Puno andthe floating islands of the Uros to Cusco with its

rich Inca history. The culmination of the trip isarriving at Machu Picchu, one of the new SevenWonders of the World.

» new for 2015 « We can arrange an add-on to the beaches of northern Peru for a glorious endto your travels

» best time to go « April to October» guide price « £2,695 per person (includingflights) for two weeks based on joining a fixeddeparture group tour with daily departures

» URUGUAY – Undiscovered jewelUruguay is a perfect extension to Brazil orArgentina. This small, friendly nation offerscultural interest at UNESCO World Heritage –listed Colonia del Sacramento and the capitalMontevideo as well as river and ocean beaches.

We can suggest a range of estancias wheredisconnecting from the world, communing withnature or riding and gaucho activities willregenerate mind, body and spirit.

SOUTH AMERICA a new world of discovery

With South America now more affordable than ever, 2015 is the year

to uncover some of its wonders…

» PERU Lost civilisations – and beach time too

» BOLIVIA Combine Bolivia and Peru

A new direct flight between Cusco and La Pazopens up the chance to incorporate the BolivianSalt Flats into your Peruvian itinerary. Fly fromLima to Arequipa, then to La Paz, Bolivia to exploreLake Titicaca and then the salt pans. A brilliant wayto explore this very un-touristed area is in a quirkyAirstream camper van. Call us to find out how we can tailor make a tour for you.

» RUSSIA

Here are two wonderful experienceswhich demonstrate how we can get you

‘under the skin’ of Indochina, stayingwith local people in their own homes.

» MYANMARStep back in time in Kalaw

The Golden Land’s Shan State holds some of Asia’smost beautiful open landscapes where locals openup their homes and share the few offerings theyhave with passing visitors. Our three day/two nighthorseback riding trail sets off from Kalaw to thesmall town of Inndein, close to the renowned InleLake, through small ethnic villages and past vastcaves that few have ever explored. Experiencegenuine Burmese hospitality as we spend a nightwith a friendly family, getting to know them over a home-cooked meal.

» VIETNAMHomestays and local traditions

Vietnam’s finely preserved capital Hanoi exudes aserene quality that captures the imagination andheart. On this eight day trip we delve into theculture of Vietnam, learning about its remarkableheritage and experiencing life as a local.

From Hanoi we head to Da Nang and Hoi An,staying in a unique homestay villa. We also meet upwith an ethnic minority community, joining them inactivities such as a traditional gong performance andshopping in the nearby market.

Our final stop is Ho Chi Minh City. Cruise the sightsdowntown on wide open roads on the back of avintage Vespa and explore the waterways andriverboat houses of the surrounding Mekong Delta.

» Mergui islands in ultimate style Two new beautiful classic yachts will cruiseMyanmar’s Mergui Archipelago betweenOctober and April 2015. Adventure is anextremely classy luxury private yacht builtentirely of mahogany and teak with three largeguest staterooms. Sunshine is a two mastedgaff rigged schooner and a yachting legend,available for private charters for up to six guests.Call us for more information.

» Galapagos by boutique yacht A new, 12 passenger luxury motor yacht, Passion,commences operation in The Galapagos in July2015. Prices on this gorgeous boat will be around£4,500 per person for a week’s voyage.

El Questro Homestead, The Kimberley Cape Lodge, Margaret River

ISLAND SAILINGluxury

INDOCHINAhomestays in » OMAN – Half term sorted!

Oman is a great destination for kids and really worththinking about if you are considering a trip for theFebruary or October half terms. The children willlove its beaches, mountains, forts, palm trees,swimming in crystal wadis, desert campingadventures, not to mention the camels and turtles.Call us for more information.

» BHUTAN Celebrate the King’s birthday

A year of celebration is planned in Bhutanin the run up to the King’s birthday on 11 November 2015. There will be variousbirthday events for His Majesty Jigme SingyeWangchuck in addition to the many annualfestivals which make Bhutan such an excitingand colourful place to visit.

We have the dates of all the major festivals(tsechus) where you can see spectacular maskdancing and singing in traditional costumes andwe can incorporate them into a bespokeitinerary for you.

» INDIA Rajasthani hideaway for foodies

Lakshman Sagar is a grand 19th century huntinglodge in the region of Marwar, Pali, which exudescenturies of history and tradition. Take a villagesafari to the nearby Todgarh Sanctuary or trek tothe ramparts of Fatehgarh Fort. Enjoy traditionalMarwari cuisine by the campfire, or floating on the lake and learn how they use their spices in acookery demonstration. This is just one of thenumerous Heritage properties we can take you to in India.

» NORTH POLENot the ‘end of an era’ after all!

Our much loved icebreaker 50 Years of Victory will continue to operate her expeditionvoyages to the North Pole for at least threefurther seasons. Book now for June - August2015 and beyond!

» guide price « From £18,295 per personbased on twin cabin (private facilities). £650per person supplement for 3 June departure

» South Georgia in depthOur special 14 night/15 day voyage on AkademikSergey Vavilov circumnavigating South Georgia inautumn 2015 will give you seven full days to explorethe island – almost double the time of othervoyages. It’s an exceptional opportunity coincidingwith the arrival of spring, the wildlife migration andbeginning of the breeding cycle for many species.

» when « 15 October – 1 November 2015, 28 January – 14 February 2016

» price range « £9,245-£12,445 per personincluding flights

» Ross Sea late availabilityJoin us for a new exploratory voyage on boardOrtelius to Campbell Island, home to thesouthern royal albatross, to the huts ofShackleton and Scott on Ross Island, to the Bay of Whales and Kainan Bay. From there wecontinue to the rarely visited volcanic Peter IIsland, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Singletravellers can book a single porthole cabin on thisexciting 30 day voyage with no further surcharge,but space is limited so book now!

» when « 8 February – 15 March 2015

» price guide « £23,570 per person for twin orsingle cabin including flights. Reduction of£4,300 per person for shared quadruple cabin

POLAR NEWS,OFFERS AND ADVENTURES

We’ve some great ideas for Arctic and Antarctic trips in 2015-16 – here’s a sample

including some attractive offers.

» Wild Scotland and IcelandSea Spirit’s Wild Scotland voyages are the firstand last of the summer 2015 programme andstart or end in Scotland. You’ll travel fromEdinburgh to the Orkney Islands, the Shetlandsand the Faroes and see the ice caps, lakes andother natural wonders of Iceland.

» offer « 25 per cent off published prices. Newprice from £4,325 per person in twin cabinincluding flights

» when « 22 May – 2 June 2015 and 22 September – 5 October 2015

» Faroe IslandsEscape to the rugged Faroe Islands for a completechange of tempo and scene. Situated midwaybetween Norway and Iceland they offer stunningwalking, natural history and quaint architecture aswell as the delight of meeting the friendly locals. It’salso an emerging destination for gourmet tourism!We can book week-long stand-alone Faroesholidays with daily flights from the UK viaCopenhagen – an excellent easy self-drive break. This working voyage on the 116-passenger

Ortelius aims to clean the shores of NorthSpitsbergen and Nordaustlandet with the help ofits passengers, who’ll be given training andequipment. Alternating cleaning sessions withexcursions, it will be a real adventure and(roaming polar bears permitting) an opportunityto make your contribution towards preserving theArctic environment.

» when « 27 August – 4 September 2015

» offer « 20 per cent discount on normal rate –new price from £3,675 per person includingflights in twin cabin (private facilities)

All voyages to Spitsbergen, Icelandand Greenland booked before 31 March 2015 (for two people ormore) will receive a £250 per bookingdiscount so don’t delay!

» Conservation voyage

» Ultimate Antarctica Our 11 night/12 day fly-cruise for just 70 passengers on board Akademik Sergey Vavilov(she normally carries 92) from Punta Arenas,Chile will enable you to spend more time in the Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea and The Falklands watching penguin and albatross, and less time sailing – a win-win scenario!

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» SPITSBERGEN Northern lights, solar eclipseand dog sledging

Spitsbergen in early 2015 could possibly seeone of the best displays by the Northern Lights,during their 11 year solar cycle. It is also aperfect location from which to witness the solareclipse on 20 March 2015. If the conditions areabsolutely right, there’s the possibility of seeingthem both at once.

Ask us about a stay at Basecamp Ship in theIce – the world’s only ice-bound hotel ship,situated about 60km north east of Longyearbyen.With the stunning Tempel Mountain as abackdrop you really are up close to Arctic nature.

We can also highly recommend Isfjord Radio, aformer telecommunications station 90km fromLongyearbyen, now a boutique hotel.Alternatively, The Trapper’s Hotel in the heartof Longyearbyen, decorated with objects thatillustrate past and current trappers’ lives in theArctic, is close to popular sightseeing attractionssuch as the Svalbard Museum.

Why not combine viewing the Northern Lightswith a week’s dog sledging in Arctic Norway?There may still be time to book our expeditionsfor February, March and April and our dogs arepanting with excitement at the thought! Youwill be led by a local Norwegian leader in smallgroups and can camp or stay in cosy mountainhuts and cabins.

» price from « £1,815 per person

These voyages will also attempt a landing at fabled Elephant Island where

Shackleton and his men were encampedunder their upturned life boats.

» when « Four voyages between December 2015 and March 2016

» prices from « £10,540 per personincluding flights

Why not start or end one of theseAntarctic voyages with a land-based

South American adventure?

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» New ship, new activities!Following her million-dollar makeover, fromNovember 2015 the 199-passenger expeditionship Ocean Endeavour will make 12 once-in-a-lifetime voyages to Antarctica, some of which willinclude the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.Well equipped for polar adventure, she also has aspecial focus on health and wellness, offering yogaand stretching classes, massage therapy and asauna and gym. On selected voyages you can tryyour hand at stand-up paddleboarding – a bit likesurfing but with a paddle!

» prices from « £6,700 per person includingflights for a 13 day Antarctic Peninsula voyage.

» ARCTIC 2015 – LAST MINUTE OFFERS «

We’ve some great ideas and one or two unusualvoyages for the Arctic this summer. All voyages toSpitsbergen, Iceland and Greenland booked before31 March 2015 (for two people or more) willreceive a discount of £250 per booking so now’syour chance! Prices and discounts are changingall the time so call us for a quotation:

Iceland circumnavigation on Sea Spirit» when « 1-13 June 2015

Basecamp North Spitsbergen aboard Planciuswith additional adventure activities free » when « 24 June – 5 July 2015

Spitsbergen & Franz Josef Land on Sea Spirit» when « 2-17 July and 15-29 July 2015

East Greenland Scoresby Sund and NationalPark aboard Sea Spirit» when « 10-24 September 2015

Westfjords of Iceland – whale safari onsailing ship Rembrandt Van Rijn» when « 30 March – 6 April 2015

East Spitsbergen – travel with scientists on Ortelius » when « 18-28 August 2015

» ANTARCTIC AND BEYOND –STOP PRESS «

New Antarctic voyages for 2015/16 aboardSpirit of Enderby:

December 2015 – voyage to DouglasMawson’s Cape Denison base atCommonwealth Bay in East Antarctica

February 2016 – extended 35 day Ross Seavoyage followingAmundsen’s epic journey as far as the historic Bay of Whales, which washome to Amundsen’s Framheim hut. Very fewexpeditions venture this far east in the Ross Sea

April 2016 – Spirit of Enderby exploresPapua New Guinea and Trobriand Islands,sailing north for 13 days from New Zealand.Call to register interest

INDIA AND INDOCHINAfrom the waterThere’s no better way to reach the parts that other boatscannot reach than on a shallow draft luxury river cruiser. Our new itineraries on top-notch historic brass and teakvessels with superb on-board ambience and like-mindedpassengers are as perfect an experience as you can get.

Call us for more information and prices. If you travel alone, you’ll bepleased to hear that selected trips have no single supplement.

» MYANMARPagan and the upper Irrawaddy

A new 10-night cruise starts in July 2015 of Paganand the upper Irrawaddy, on board the Kha ByooPandaw. Sail from Pagan to Mandalay and on toBhamo, the most northerly navigable point on theIrrawaddy, 1,000 miles from Rangoon. You passthrough the 3rd and 2nd Irrawaddy Gorges, visitthe enchanting town of Katha, once home toGeorge Orwell and the setting for Burmese Days.Then on to the awesome 1st defile with itscataracts and towering gorges.

» VIETNAM» Halong Bay and the Red RiverTraverse Vietnam from Halong Bay deep into themountains on the Red River and its tributaries, witha stop at Hanoi. Our 10 night cruise on the 32passenger Angkor Pandaw is pioneering thisbeautiful region, close to China’s Yunnan Province.The first sailings depart from 29 June 2015 until 10 September 2015 (a perfect time for visitingNorthern Vietnam).

Extend your stay with our special pre/post cruiseextensions to the mountain village of Sapa,travelling on the deluxe Victoria Express train. Call us for details and prices.

» LAOS Mekong RiverThis new 10 night expedition on board the LaosPandaw from Vientiane, Laos’ old French capital,will be the first river expedition since pre-war daysto traverse Laos. It’s already proved so popular ithas been extended to the end of February 2016.Spend two nights at the UNESCO World HeritageSite of Luang Prabang and travel in five star luxurydeep into the mountains, visiting local tribal villagesand Buddhist temples along the Mekong River. As you cross Laos you touch Thailand and Burmaat the once notorious Golden Triangle.

A new12 day Brahmaputra River itinerary on boardthe 23 cabin MV Mahabaahu commencing thisspring will provide an off-the-beaten track, luxuryexploration of the Assam region of north-east India.

» when « 26 March 2015 with regular departuresfrom November 2015 to March 2016

» price from « £3,345 per person, 10 per centdiscount on Guwahati to Jorhat (March 2015)

» Patna, Varanasi and CalcuttaTake our seven night cruise up the Ganges fromPatna on board the spacious 22 cabin ABNRajmahal, past the Maharaja’s Palace atRamnagar to the great Mughal fort at Chunarand on to the famous bathing ghats at Varanasi.Or, join an unmissable epic three week cruise allthe way from Varanasi to Calcutta!

» when « August and September 2015 (Patna toVaranasi), October 2015 (Varanasi to Calcutta).Check with us for available dates and prices

» Dibrugarh to Guwahati There’s still space on a fabulous 10 night river cruiseon ABN Charaidew covering many ofAssam’shighlights, including elephant and jeep safarislooking for rhino in Kaziranga National Park, visitsto the old capital of the Ahom kings Majuli Island,and walks through tea gardens and tribal villages.

» when « Voyage sails 4-14 March 2015

INDIA» In the shadow of the Himalayas

» Mekong up and downstreamA new upstream and downstream 10 nightexpedition on the Mekong Pandaw this summerwill allow an extended exploration of the MekongDelta and a visit to the protected area aroundKratie with its rare Irrawaddy river dolphins.

With a staff to guest ratio higher than almost anyship in the world, a spa and even a small cinema,you will certainly be travelling in style.

» when « First voyage departs Saigon 8 July 2015

} A very big thank you for organising our wonderful trip to Sri Lanka. You took great pains to accommodate our many exacting requests and the resultwas a huge success. Everything worked seamlessly and we loved it.~Mr and Mrs John Milton and friends, Sri Lanka, February 2014

}The successful conclusion of my two month tour of some of the more remote Pacific Islands, having proceeded seamlessly and without incident, is a great tribute to your unfailing helpfulness, patience and acuity. Many thanks.~

Martin Dawson, Island Odyssey, Pitcairn Islands and the South Pacific, March 2014

}Our warmest thanks for your personal help. It meant a tremendous amount to know that we could always rely on you to respond positively,authoritatively and promptly. Overall, our programme was excellent –meeting our specific visit targets; providing good standards ofaccommodation and faultless transport arrangements. ~David & Susan Carter, Australia, September 2014

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From fire to iceWhilst we were exhibiting at theShackleton 100 in Plymouth we raninto Rob Small. He’s a survivor ofserious burns who is planning ajourney to the South Pole to raise money for similarlyaffected victims. He’ll be accompanied by a medicalteam who will test his physiology to see if hisresponse to the cold gives any clues as to how hesurvived. We want to support him in his endeavourand hope you might too. Read more atwww.fromfiretoice.org.

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Making connections Arcturus is a member of various associations whichbring together people to share knowledge andinterest in the polar regions and honour theachievements of its explorers. Among them are theJames Caird Society, the Devon and Cornwall Polar Society and the South Georgia Association.There’s more about them on the Arcturus website.

New brochure – Last summer wepublished an updated version of ourFar Frontiers Travel brochure featuringMyanmar, Japan and Australia for thefirst time. Let us know if you’d like acopy – or you can order or downloadit on our website.

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» CANADA: Discovery of Franklin’s shipIn September 2014 Akademik Sergey Vavilov wasone of four vessels involved in the Victoria Strait

Expedition to findErebus and Terror –the two lost vessels ofSir John Franklin’sExpedition, missing inArctic waters for thepast 160 years.Astonishingly, theywere able to bring back

photographic evidence of Erebus. The loss of thevessels off the northwest coast of King WilliamIsland, was a momentous drama that has longcaptured Canadians’ imagination. Akedemic Ioffe is heading there this summer –why not join the voyage?

» when « 12-24 August 2015» price from « £8,225 per person including flights

REMARKABLE FINDS

Devon and Cornwall Polar Society – exhibitionIn August 2014 Arcturus was proud to be among thesponsors of the society’s Shackleton 100 event inPlymouth, held at the hotel where Shackleton stayedthe night beforehis shipEndurance, leftMillbay Docksbound forBuenos Aires. It involved threedays of lectures,receptions and acelebrationdinner, culminating with a replica tall ship sailing outof Millbay at noon on 8 August – 100 years to the dayafter Endurance.

If you live in the West Country do consider joining thisfantastic group of knowledgeable people, some ofwhom are descendants of the men who sailed withScott and Shackleton. More information atwww.devonandcornwall polarsociety.org.uk

The society is looking into the exciting possibility ofrunning a polar trip for its members in the next yearor two. Do get in touch with Fiona if you would likemore details.

} Everything was fantastic. So many bears, loads of volcanoes and spectacular views. Great company, good food, cannot fault a thing apart from a dodgy zip on the tent!~ Paula Slater, Kamchatka, August 2014

» MONGOLIA:Genghis Khan’s tomb unearthed?

According to news reports late last yearMongolian construction workers in the KhentiiProvince have discovered what archaeologistsbelieve is the tomb of Genghis Khan. If this istrue, it could be as significant in archaeologicalterms as the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb!What is certain is that Mongolia is anincomparable place to visit, and we haveconsiderable experience of the country.

Contact us for more details of our tailor-maderiding and overland tours.

}The whole holiday was absolutely amazing!!!! Please stay in touch and we are filling everyone’s

minds with Greenland and going with you. We can’t wait to go back and it was ALL thanks to you.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.~Jamie and Julia Korner, Greenland, July 2014

» In the footsteps of greatnessFor over 50 years the British Trans-GreenlandExpedition of 1933-1934 was recognised in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest self-supporting journey ever made, until SirRanulph Fiennes broke the record in 1984. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of herfather’s achievement, Arcturus organised anexpedition in July 2014 for Julia Korner to retracehis footsteps. These pictures of Quervain’s Valleyshow the Ekip Sermia Glacier (Eqi Sermia) as itwas then and now. More photos on our website.

Fiona with Alexandra Shackleton and Paul Davies in August 2014