Antarctica Tour & Air-Cruise From Chile

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Small Ship Cruise

Embark on an extraordinary journey to the heart of Antarctica, beginning in Punta Arenas, Chile. After a 2 hours flight with scenic views of the Drake Passage, breathe in the pure Antarctic air as you step onto 25 de Mayo Island. Over the next few days, explore the stunning landscapes of the West Coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Sail between massive icebe...

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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Fly over the landscapes of Antarctica and arrive in only two hours.
    • Embark on Zodiac landings to explore the Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.
    • Learn from knowledgeable polar guides who share their expertise for the region.
    • Enjoy unique encounters with marine wildlife: penguins, whales, seals, among others.

What's this trip about?

    Embark on an extraordinary journey to the heart of Antarctica, beginning in Punta Arenas, Chile. After a 2 hours flight with scenic views of the Drake Passage, breathe in the pure Antarctic air as you step onto 25 de Mayo Island. Over the next few days, explore the stunning landscapes of the West Coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Sail between massive icebergs and glaciers, encounter penguins, seals, and whales, and experience the natural beauty of this remote place. With daily Zodiac landings and expert guides leading the way, every moment is filled with discovery. Your journey concludes with a farewell to Antarctica and a return flight to Punta Arenas, leaving you with an unforgettable experience of this once-in-a-lifetime expedition.




Details

Itinerary focusAdventure and Exploration
Group sizeGroup - max of 76 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPunta Arenas
End CityPunta Arenas

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Kayaking
  • Adventure & Adrenaline

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 76

Trip includes

    • Welcoming dinner (day 1).
    • All meals on board the ship.
    • All shore excursions.
    • Loan of waterproof boots for landings in Antarctica, contingency plan, and IAATO passenger fee.
    • Tour guide.
    • Transfer from the airport and hotel on day one for guests arriving in Punta Arenas
    • Special access to Explorers House for guests in Punta Arenas
    • Pre-departure material.

Itinerary

DAY 1 Antarctica Tour: Welcome! - Punta Arenas

Transfer from Punta Arenas airport to your hotel. Start this Antarctica tour in one of the most visited cities in Patagonia Chilena, Punta Arenas. This port city at the shore of the Magellan Strait is the capital of the Magallanes and Antarctica Region in Chile. One o...

DAY 2 Fly to Antarctica - Night in Antarctic Vesell

Flight over Darke Passage and reach the Antarctic vessel The air cruise experience starts today. Get ready to take an airplane to Antarctica and land on 25 de Mayo Island, one of the biggest in the South Shetland archipelago. Enjoy the views of the Drake Channel from ...

DAY 3 Firsts Zodiac Expeditions - Night in Antarctic Vesell

First expedition ashore – South Shetland Islands During the following 3 days, you will navigate the West coast of Península Antarctica, and take different zodiac rides to the shore. Each will lead to a tailored experience of interesting sites. Guided by the experts, y...

DAY 4 Antarctica Tour, Second Day Explorations - Night in Antarctic Vesell

Zodiac ride to Antarctic Sound, Hope Bay, and other natural highlights Antarctic tours start early in the morning when everyone gathers to enjoy breakfast onboard. Then, jump on the zodiac. Today you may explore the Antarctic Sound, a strait of water connecting the northeast and the west side of the Península Antárctica.

DAY 5 Third Day Explorations - Night in Antarctic Vesell

Zodiac ride to Gerlache Strait, and other natural highlights Another option to explore and enjoy is the Garlache Strait, known as “one of the most beautiful places” in Antarctica. Here you may discover some of the “jewels” of the continent like whales eating “krill”, numerous bergs, and, the most mysterious, a whaling vessel that sank in 1916.

DAY 6 Last Antarctic Tour - Night in Antarctic Vesell

Last day of activities in Antarctica On your last day around the Antarctic Peninsula, another destination you may explore is Penola Strait, a narrow, less-than-a-mile strait. Nearby Penola Strait, discover the Wigging Glacier (also called “Middle Glacier”) and the Neu...

DAY 7 Flight Back to Chile - Night in Punta Arenas

Return to Punta Arenas on a 2-hour flight After 3 days of Antarctica tours and deep learning about life here, the vessel starts to sail back to 25 de Mayo Island on the Southern Shetlands. From here, take a flight back above the Drake Passage and land in Punta Arenas....

DAY 8 End of Antarctica Tour & Air Cruise From Chile

Transfer to Punta Arena’s airport. This is the end of your trip. Today, you’ll be driven to Punta Arenas airport. Keep exploring other regions of South America and planning your next trip to Chile.

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Price From $13,795
Price per day$1,724
Last Updated: 10/3/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Meals ashore.
    • Any airfare (scheduled or charter flights).
    • All taxes and port charges.
    • Pre- and post-land arrangements.
    • Baggage cancellation.
    • Passport and visa expenses.
    • Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature (laundry, bar, beverage charges, and telecommunication charges).
    • Government arrival and departure taxes.
    • Gratuities
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