Southern Lights by Flight Brochure 2022 - 0
Southern Lights by Flight Brochure 2022 - 0
Southern Lights by Flight Brochure 2022 - 0
by Flight
Witness the Aurora Australis
over the Southern Ocean
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Punta Arenas
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El Calafate Torres del Paine
ANTARCTICA
Join Chimu with expert astronomers and fly into the night, to witness WHAT TO EXPECT ON BOARD NEW ZEALAND
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NAKED EYE - WHAT SOME WILL SEE NAKED EYE - WHAT SOME WILL SEE CAMERA LENS
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QANTAS DREAMLINER SEAT SWAP PROCESS
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SEATING PLAN
Reserved Empty seat
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PREMIUM BUSINESS BUSINESS PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS ECONOMY CLASS ECONOMY CLASS
CLASS CLASS ECONOMY CLASS NO WING WING - LIMITED VIEW
Admire wide views of the Aurora Enjoy the same wonderful seating Stretch out and relax in Qantas’s These economy seats have unobstructed These economy seats are over the wing. Limited View seats do not have direct
Australis in utmost comfort with full and service as Premium Business Class award-winning Premium Economy views from the windows. All economy This does obstruct views of the night access to a window. These passengers
international business class service in a customers. The difference is the seats cabin, with luxurious levels of space customers will enjoy a full meal service sky however many photographers like are given priority access to stand in the
Premium Business Class seats. The are situated over the wing. This does and attentive service. Seated in an the wing as it gives great perspective common areas to enjoy the views of
for dinner & breakfast. On the Dreamliner
windows in the Dreamliner are 65% slightly obstruct views of the night sky intimate and private cabin, you’ll in images and video. All economy Aurora Australis.
B787’s you’ll enjoy the next generation
larger than comparable aircraft however many photographers like enjoy the benefits of flying premium customers will enjoy a full meal service Passengers will enjoy Qantas’s
and award-winning Recaro seat, for dinner & breakfast.
windows. the wing as it gives great perspective with a well thought out seat design, International service. All economy
ergonomically designed for optimal As per the below diagram there will be a customers will enjoy a full meal service
in images and video. These seats will indulgent touches to make you feel
In Premium Business Class, you will undergo a swap as per the below at home plus a refreshed menu and comfort. Everything has been thought seat swap during the flight to give for dinner & breakfast as well as inflight
enjoy a super soft leather seat that diagram to ensure everyone gets ample an extensive wine list. All while you of to support your travel needs – everyone the opportunity to get entertainment.
transforms into a luxurious two-metre time in a window seat. enjoy magnificent views of the Southern mood lights, storage areas, inflight better views through the large windows.
lie-flat bed, with a memory foam Lights through large windows. entertainment and even a personal These seats do no rotate.
mattress, two full-size pillows and As per the below diagram there will be a electronic device shelf. Seat swap:
Seat swap:
a cosy duvet. The extensive storage seat swap during the flight to give As per the below diagram there will be a
space, wide range of seat adjustments everyone the opportunity to get seat swap during the flight to give A B C D F H J K
and in-seat massage options will suit A E F K better views through the large windows. everyone the opportunity to get
your personal needs. And all lie-flat better views through the large windows.
beds have direct aisle access. As per the
below seat swap diagram the window Seat swap: Seat swap:
and adjacent aisle seats will swap
throughout the flight to give everyone
ample time in the window seat. A B D E F J K A B C D F H J K
Seat swap:
A E F K
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2022 PRICING Southern Lights by flight FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the probability of seeing an Aurora? What are the Aurora colours going to look like?
As we are in Nature’s hands we cannot guarantee a sighting, but there Depending on the activity on the night, most people will be able to
is an over 95% chance of encountering the stunning beauty of the see at least some Auroral activity. The depth and range of colours
Southern Lights in a magnificent, unforgettable display. that people can see sometimes vary from person to person. Modern
How long will we see the Aurora for? digital cameras have greater sensitivity and can capture more colours
As you will appreciate, the Aurora is a natural phenomenon, so this and greater contrast.
can never be guaranteed. However, on previous two charter flights, Are there any age Restrictions for the Flight?
passengers enjoyed 4 and 6 hours of viewing. There are no age restriction on the flights, although please be aware
How does the seat swap work? that there is no discounted pricing for children.
We will be doing a seat swap during the flight. As can be seen on the Please Note: this is a long flight for young children and we do not
Seat Swap diagram on the Seating Plan the aim is to give passengers recommend the trip for children aged 8 years and younger.
in the seating classes that will be doing a seat swap time in a window Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
seat or seat next to a window. Please Note the Economy Class – Can I use or redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points or credits for
Limited View category will not be doing a seat swap. The helpful my flight?
Qantas staff onboard will be facilitating the seat swap and instructing As this is a chartered flight, they do not accumulate or accept frequent
on the cleaning regime required during the process. flyer points. Any credits held with Qantas can also not be used to
What if it is bad weather? purchase these flights.
SOUTHERN LIGHTS NIGHT FLIGHT As we fly above the clouds and the weather systems and due to the Can I access the Qantas Airport Lounge?
CITY & PREMIUM BUSINESS PREMIUM ECONOMY ECONOMY ECONOMY great navigational ability of the Dreamliner sightings of the Aurora Yes, the Qantas Airport Lounges can be accessed for passengers
DEP DATE BUSINESS ECONOMY NO WING WING LIMITED VIEW should not be affected by weather. who hold the required loyalty status.
ADELAIDE Where will we fly? Can I reserve a particular seat?
From departure, we will head south aiming for latitudes of 62 degrees You can select a seating class but not a particular seat. The Seating
23 SEP 2022 $6,995 $6,395 $3,995 $2,495 $2,095 $1,295 south, our ultimate flight path will depend on where we find the allocation will be finalised close to departure taking into consideration
BRISBANE Aurora. all booking requirments.
24 MAR 2023 $7,695 $6,995 $4,495 $2,895 $2,395 $1,395 What time will we fly? Can I offset the carbon emissions from my flight?
SYDNEY To get the best Aurora’s we need to fly at night. This means that the As a member of Responsible Travel, Chimu Adventures have always
flights will depart mid evening and arrive home early the next morning. put measures in place to reduce our impact on the environment. We
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will be offsetting the carbon emissions of all the Southern Lights
17 MAR 2023 $6,995 $6,395 $3,995 $2,495 $2,095 $1,295 Flights.
MELBOURNE
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(MEL-Southern Lights-HBA-MEL)
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PERTH COVID MEASURES
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We take the health and safety of our passengers and crew seriously during COVID 19. As such we will be undertaking these additional COVID
safety measures during your Aurora flight, in partnership with Qantas and airport authorities:
• To reduce congestion on board, not all seats in Economy Class will be utilised. This will allow more space for passengers.
AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC FESTIVAL FLIGHT - 25 AUGUST 2022 • Each passenger will receive a personal Qantas pack for the flight including disposable mask, sanitiser and disinfectant wipes.
DEPARTURE & PREMIUM BUSINESS PREMIUM ECONOMY ECONOMY ECONOMY • There is enhanced cleaning of the aircraft with a disinfectant effective against coronaviruses including during the seat swap process. The
ARRIVAL CITY BUSINESS ECONOMY NO WING WING LIMITED VIEW aircraft’s air conditioning system is fitted with hospital-grade HEPA filters, which remove 99.9% of all particles, including viruses. Air inside
MELBOURNE-HOBART $6,995 $6,395 $3,995 $2,495 $2,095 $1,295 the cabin is refreshed every few minutes, ensuring high air quality.
(MEL-Southern Lights-HBA)
• Additional sanitisers will be available on board throughout the duration of the flight.
HOBART-HOBART $6,995 $6,395 $3,995 $2,495 $2,095 $1,295
(HBA-MEL-Southern Lights-HBA)