OUR MOST POPULAR ANTARCTIC ITINERARY
Overview
Setting foot on the seventh continent is a privilege and an honor. You will bring home indelible stories, and your journey will arouse the curiosity and admiration of your friends and family.
This trip offers a complete Antarctica experience, where you can experience never-before-seen places with breathtaking beauty. Feel the seawater spray on your cheeks as you cruise a Zodiac boat to shore. Follow in the footsteps of the first explorers walking the Antarctic soil. Join our optional Kayak, Hiking and Snowshoeing programs. Observe and live with the wildlife around you.
Experience the feeling of being at the end of the world.
Trip highlights
• Fly over the Drake sea
• See penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds
• Optional Kayak, Hiking and Snowshoeing programs
• Exclusive and small boats in the style of private yachts
• Professional photography
• Efficient and personalized expeditions
• Incredible scenery
Trip length
8 Days / 7 Nights
Trip Level
2 - Enthusiastic
From USD
$11,495 per person
Start / End
Punta Arenas
Spaces
1 or +
Season
NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
Itinerary
Day 1
Start of the Air-Cruise
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM where you are welcomed by Antarctica21 staff and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your air-cruise and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. Later, gather for a welcome dinner and meet your fellow adventurers while enjoying a typical regional menu.
Day 2
Schedule flight to Antarctica
Your Antarctic adventure begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. As you exit the airplane, the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for the first time. You then walk 2-km (1.25-mi), passing Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station, to reach the shore and board a Zodiac that will take you to your boutique expedition vessel.
Day 3-6
Exploring Antarctica
Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals and whales. Each day, disembark by Zodiac and explore the landscape together with expert polar guides. On board the ship, attend an engaging program of educational presentations, and enjoy spectacular views from the lounge while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests. No journey is the same and flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team plans the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience every time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several spots that offer the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage may include visits to sites in the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache Strait, and the Penola Strait.
Day 7
Schedule return flight from Antarctica
Return to King George Island and bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding the flight back to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. (Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program).
Day 8
End of the Air-Cruise
After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.
INCLUDED
For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, group transfers airport/hotel on Day 1.
For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, one overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar, with a welcome dinner including drinks on Day 1.
1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica.
For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, enjoy special access to Explorers House.
Group transfers airport/hotel on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica, and group transfers hotel/airport on last Day of the air-cruise.
Flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island and/or vice versa as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage.
Ship cruise as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage.
Daily breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of dishes.
Daily served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses.
Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board ship.
Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water and snacks on board ship throughout the expedition.
All guided shore excursions.
Lectures and entertainment on board. · Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.
Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica.
IAATO passenger fee.
NOT INCLUDED
Anything that is not specifically listed under the “Included in the Rate” section. For example:
Accommodation, meals, excursions and transfers other than those included in the itinerary and the Contingency Plan corresponding to each voyage. Specifically, dinner in Punta Arenas upon return from Antarctica is not included.
Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar.
Internet connection on board the ship.
Personal travel insurance.
Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
Gratuities.
Visas for Chile and/or Argentina, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable.
Operated on: (depending on the date)
Magellan Explorer
Ocean Nova
Dates & Prices
*The final price will depend on the ship, the room and the date that is chosen.
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG08-CA_2021-22
Dates December 6, 2021 - December 13, 2021
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG09-CA_2021-22
Dates December 11, 2021 - December 18, 2021
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG10-CA_2021-22
Dates December 16, 2021 - December 23, 2021
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG11-CA_2021-22
Dates December 21, 2021 - December 28, 2021
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG12-CA_2021-22
Dates December 26, 2021 - January 2, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG13-CA_2021-22
Dates December 31, 2021 - January 7, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG15-CA_2021-22
Dates January 14, 2022 - January 21, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG16-CA_2021-22
Dates January 19, 2022 - January 26, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG19-CA_2021-22
Dates February 5, 2022 - February 12, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG20-CA_2021-22
Dates February 10, 2022 - February 17, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG21-CA_2021-22
Dates February 15, 2022 - February 22, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG22-CA_2021-22
Dates February 20, 2022 - February 27, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG07-CA_2022-23
Dates December 1, 2022 - December 8, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise OCN04-CA_2022-23
Dates December 2, 2022 - December 9, 2022
Venue Ocean Nova
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG08-CA_2022-23
Dates December 6, 2022 - December 13, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise OCN05-CA_2022-23
Dates December 7, 2022 - December 14, 2022
Venue Ocean Nova
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG09-CA_2022-23
Dates December 11, 2022 - December 18, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise OCN06-CA_2022-23
Dates December 12, 2022 - December 19, 2022
Venue Ocean Nova
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG10-CA_2022-23
Dates December 16, 2022 - December 23, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise OCN07-CA_2022-23
Dates December 17, 2022 - December 24, 2022
Venue Ocean Nova
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG11-CA_2022-23
Dates December 21, 2022 - December 28, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise OCN08-CA_2022-23
Dates December 22, 2022 - December 29, 2022
Venue Ocean Nova
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG12-CA_2022-23
Dates December 26, 2022 - January 2, 2023
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise OCN09-CA_2022-23
Dates December 27, 2022 - January 3, 2023
Venue Ocean Nova
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG13-CA_2022-23
Dates December 31, 2022 - January 7, 2023
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG15-CA_2022-23
Dates January 14, 2023 - January 21, 2023
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise OCN12-CA_2022-23
Dates January 17, 2023 - January 24, 2023
Venue Ocean Nova
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG16-CA_2022-23
Dates January 19, 2023 - January 26, 2023
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise OCN14-CA_2022-23
Dates January 27, 2023 - February 3, 2023
Venue Ocean Nova
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG18-CA_2022-23
Dates January 31, 2023 - February 7, 2023
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise OCN15-CA_2022-23
Dates February 1, 2023 - February 8, 2023
Venue Ocean Nova
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG19-CA_2022-23
Dates February 5, 2023 - February 12, 2023
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise OCN16-CA_2022-23
Dates February 6, 2023 - February 13, 2023
Venue Ocean Nova
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG20-CA_2022-23
Dates February 10, 2023 - February 17, 2023
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG21-CA_2022-23
Dates February 15, 2023 - February 22, 2023
Venue Magellan Explorer
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise MAG23-CA_2022-23 Dates February 25, 2023 - March 4, 2023 Venue Magellan Explorer
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