Snow Holidays

Cannot wait until November to start your overseas adventure? Our Kick-start Canada package gives you the freedom and all the tools needed to secure your own employment and accommodation in one of Canada's world famous ski resorts or local businesses all on a budget.

Kick-start Canada gives you the opportunity to hit the ground running while giving you the freedom to wait until you're actually over there to decide where it is you would like to work and play for the entire season. With job fairs in Canada being held throughout September & October it really is a great opportunity to start the adventure early before the crowds come flocking in and really take in everything that this beautiful country has to offer. It also gives you the chance to check out your new environment before committing to a whole season. Don't fancy a particular town/resort? Easy Check your job fair handbook, jump on the next train and go check out another destination before the local job fair.
This program gives you all the tools, assistance and guidance you will need to find yourself a job within some of the country's best ski resorts and local businesses. With job fairs being held from B.C to Quebec, new job postings being listed daily and in-country support from September-December; it really is great way to experience a working holiday at your own pace and all on a budget

Are you looking to take a break from your university? Why not enlist in the Working Holiday Club 3-4 month Powder Pack to live and work abroad in the USA! Whether you are a recent or current university, TAFE or college student the Working Holiday Club Work and Ski USA Powder Packs are designed for you!
There is no better way for young Aussie's and Kiwi's to spend the upcoming summer break than calving it up at a world-class ski resort in the USA, and actually getting paid for it! Imagine waking up everyday to the sight of champagne powder, spectacular mountain views, and countless 'bluebird days' (no clouds). Not to mention the thriving social scene, the opportunities of national and international travel, and of course the prospect of improving your ski or boarding skills!

There are many job opportunities within the resort and some are offered in areas of hospitality such as waitressing, bartending and food service cashiers, as well as areas of guest services such as front desk and season pass sales. Due to visa restrictions, everyone wishing to partake in a working holiday in the USA must have a company to sponsor their J1 visa. The Working Holiday Club has been in this business for as long as anyone, and has a wealth of experience in dealing with any visa related issues. Choosing to go over on an WHC program also opens the door for participants to work at many otherwise unobtainable ski resorts and jobs.

Swap the surfboard for a snowboard, singlet for thermals and sand castles for snowballs! Canada is the place to be during the Australian summer. With pre-arranged work at one of our world class ski resorts that include competitive pay, awesome benefits and staff housing, this is definitely the best way to experience a real Canadian snow season. Pretty cool-ey!
It goes without saying that Canada is renowned around the world for its unforgettable winter seasons. Deep powder, thriving nightlife, untracked terrain and breathtaking scenery are what make it so special. Whether you're taking the plunge alone or with a group of mates our Powder Package is your one-stop service to the most memorable experience of your life.

Our world class ski resort partners include the likes of Whistler Blackcomb, Big White, Silverstar and Nakiska. With tens of thousands of young people flocking to Canada from all over the world to partake in a ski season it is advisable to secure employment before you leave - not only to save yourself from disappointment but to save yourself a small fortune.

We have employment positions in a variety of departments including retail, rentals, ski school, central reservations, lift/base operations and food and beverage. All positions provide full training and offer great benefits including housing, competitive wages, staff discounts, free lift passes and invitations to countless social events and parties.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Ushuaia - Drake Passage - South Shetland Islands - Antarctica
Over ten exciting days we'll introduce you to the best of the South Shetlands and Antarctic Peninsula. Prepare to be left awestruck as you get up close and personal with plenty of wildlife, including chinstrap penguins and maybe the occasional humpback whale sighting

Day 1: Ushuaia Today is arrival day, and the adventure begins in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Feel free to arrive at any time today. Arrival Transfers: Please note an arrival transfer from the airport is included in your voyage fare. Full details will be sent with your final joining instructions. Accommodation: If you arrive earlier or wish to extend your stay and need accommodation please ask Peregrine or your agent for details and costs.

Day 2: Ushuaia - Embarkation Day We'll set off on our journey late in the afternoon. Follow in the footsteps of famous visitors like Charles Darwin as you sail down the historic Beagle Channel. Keep your eyes on the deck for local inhabitants who might drop in, including seabirds, seals and dolphins.

Day 3 - 4: Drake Passage It's always better to be prepared when crossing the Drake Channel. If you prepare for rough water, it will be a pleasant surprise if we get a smooth crossing The Drake is constantly chopping and changing so prepare for excitement over the next few days We'll spend our days here anticipating what's to come, and hopefully make our first landing in the South Shetlands on Day 4.

Day 5 - 7: South Shetland Islands and Antarctica Animal lovers rejoice, this is a veritable playground for wildlife, and you'll get the chance to visit penguin rookeries, scout for humpback and minke whales, orcas and a number of the southern seal species, including the mighty leopard Seal. It is here that you'll feel our journey has really begun, as we leave the Antarctic Convergence in our wake. Twice a day we'll have the chance to leave the ship and explore bays, channels and landing sites and have your camera ready for wildlife at all times Orne Harbour is a fantastic place, where we get the chance to visit a chinstrap penguin colony high up on a ridge. There's something on offer for everyone, so if that's not your cup of tea why not take a hike or simply sit quietly on a pebbled beach as curious penguin chicks approach.

Day 8 - 10: Drake Passage, Ushuaia The last leg of the journey takes us back across the Drake Passage. Take this time to scout for seabirds and whales from the deck, or attend presentations by our Expedition Team. You will also have time to sit back, relax and marvel at the things you have just seen over the past few days. Our journey ends after breakfast on Day 10.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Ushuaia - Drake Passage - South Shetland Islands - Antarctica
Experience one of the world's most awe-inspiring destinations on this incredible Gecko's voyage. Say hello to an abundance of wildlife, including five species of seals and massive rookeries of gentoo, Adelie and chinstrap penguins as well as a profusion of seabirds ranging from albatross to skuas. You might even get the chance to watch as whales crest the surface of the waves right in front of your eyes.

Antarctica boasts some of the most dramatic scenery in the world, and you will be left awestruck as we sail aboard our well-appointed expedition vessel. Spot icebergs slicing through the waters of Paradise Harbour and Hope Bay, including phenomenally huge ones that house caves shrouded in eerie translucent light. You'll be in the safe hands of our experienced expedition crew, some of whom have travelled to this continent over 100 times.

Day 1: Ushuaia Today is your arrival day, so feel free to get here at any time. The voyage price includes accommodation in a hotel, but please note that no meals are included today. Accommodation: If you arrive earlier or wish to extend your stay and need accommodation please ask Gecko's or your agent for details and costs.

Day 2: Ushuaia - Embarkation Day You will be transferred from your hotel or town centre to the pier. Once there, you will board the ship. Full details will be sent with your final joining instructions. Listen to a brief welcome from the expedition team and once you are settled in we'll begin our journey from Ushuaia, charting our course through the Beagle Channel.

Day 3 - 4: Drake Passage Keep an eye out for an abundance of seabirds as we cross the Drake Passage. There are optional presentations over the coming days, which prepare you for the upcoming adventure. Listen to talks on wildlife, ice and polar history and feel the excitement build as we cross the Antarctic Convergence. Huge icebergs loom on the horizon, as the cold waters of the Antarctic Ocean meet the warmer waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Prepare for a noticeable drop in temperature and look overhead for sightings of albatross and petrels.

Day 5 - 8: South Shetland Islands and Antarctica We'll make the most of the Zodiac boats at this point in the journey, as we attempt to leave the ship and cruise the bays, channels and landing sites with wildlife always at the forefront of our minds. We will visit penguin rockeries, scout for humpback and minke whales, orcas and a number of the southern seal species, including the mighty leopard seal. The Peninsula's mountains will engulf you also as travellers get the chance to scramble up to vantage points. One of these in particular, in Orne Harbor, gives the opportunity to visit a Chinstrap Penguin colony high up on a ridge. Whilst some may be hiking, others may find pleasure in sitting quietly on a pebbled beach as curious penguin chicks approach. If you are brave enough you can take part in the Polar Plunge, taking a dip in the frigid waters of an icy Antarctic bay. Heading towards the mainland prepare to be left awestruck by the massive icebergs that come in many different shapes and sizes. You might see some that have eroded into natural ice sculptures as well as city-block sized 'tabular' bergs which break from the thick ice shelves. Fingers crossed for good weather, so that we get the chance to set foot on the Antarctic continent, where the lights of the southern sky bathe the landscape in an eerie luminescence. The days are long and the nights are short, with wonderful twilight in between. On board we'll get to spend plenty of time on the bridge or on the deck, soaking up the incredible views. In Antarctica, silence is so complete that interruptions become indelible memories: noisy penguins squabbling over prized pebbles, the boom and crack of a calving glacier in Neko Harbor.

Day 9 - 10: Drake Passage The journey back across the Drake Passage again provides time to spend out on the decks watching the seabirds and scouting for whales, attending presentations by our Expedition Team or simply relaxing and reminiscing about your experiences.

Day 11: Ushuaia We'll arrive back in Ushuaia in the morning, and this is where our cruise ends. Please do not book flights before 12pm. Transfers: If you are extending your stay please contact Gecko's or your agent.