Prices depend on itinerary (a Northern Hemisphere routing traveling east or west taking in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok or Tokyo will cost about 30percentt less than a southern routing via Australia or the South Pacific) and the number of stopovers.
Airport surcharges and federal security fees can add as much as $30 to those fares, depending on the itinerary.
For example, Ritz Tours will take either $100 or $200 off per person, depending on the itinerary, for its Asian tours in 2002 if the tour is booked by Feb. 28, 2002, at least 45 days in advance and confirmed with a $200 deposit.
Depending on the itinerary and weather, trips generally include excursions to the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands using Zodiac boats and in some cases even offer kayaking or scuba diving.
At least one carrier — Continental — now offers travelers the ability to lock in a fare for 72 hours for a fee of $5 or for seven days from $9, depending on the itinerary, with no obligation to buy.
Most visitors use taxis – the fare is about Ksh100 (0.70perper kilometre with a minimum charge of Ksh200 (£1.40) – or you can hire a cab for the day which, depending on your itinerary, should work out at about Ksh5,000-7,000 (£35-50).
"That means we look at the little things that you don't tend to think of as a traveler, like the added taxi cost of staying in this place versus that, depending on your itinerary," he said.
Depending on which itinerary you spring for, a knowledgeable local guide (some of them are also artists, musicians and historians) might lead you through neighborhoods like Chinatown, Ferreirasdorp, Newtown, Braamfontein or Fordsburg, directing your attention to easy-to-miss landmarks or sharing the inspiration behind vivid street art installations.
For those concerned about distance and level of difficulty, mileage varies depending on the itinerary, and tour operators and national parks differentiate between easier walks and harder ones.
