IN-DEPTH EXPEDITION, EXPLORE FARTHER, SEE MORE SAIL FARTHER SOUTH TO TRY AND REACH THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE
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
10 Days / 9 Nights
Trip Level
2 - Enthusiastic
From USD
$15,495 per person
Start / End
Punta Arenas
Spaces
1 or +
Season
NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
Itinerary
Day 1
Start of the Air-Cruise
Antarctica21 staff members welcome you in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM. Transfer to your hotel and attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your air-cruise and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. A welcome dinner introduces you to the local gastronomy as you meet fellow adventurers from around the world.
Day 2
Schedule flight to Antarctica
A smooth two-hour flight takes you efficiently from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. Your Antarctic adventure begins as you exit the airplane and 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 3-8
Exploring Antarctica
Sail along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals and whales. Visit the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, disembarking by Zodiac each day. In small groups, hike to extraordinary sites and take part in exploratory Zodiac excursions to otherwise inaccessible areas. Our expert polar guides share their passion for Antarctica through an engaging program of illustrated presentations, and lead you ashore to interpret the wildlife, the history and the many wonders of the Antarctic environment. From the glass-enclosed lounge, enjoy spectacular views while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests over a drink. The goal of the expedition is to sail far south in the attempt of reaching the Polar Circle. The Expedition Team plans the specific voyage route based on local conditions, and takes advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature. Flexibility will be the key to a successful voyage. Your voyage may include visits to sites in the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache and Penola Straits, and the Crystal Sound. Each voyage is unique and each is crafted to provide the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment.
Day 9
Schedule return flight from Antarctica
Back at King George Island, bid farewell to Antarctica as you board the flight 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 10
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.
Polar Circle Air-Cruise MAG17-PC_2021-22
Dates January 24, 2022 - February 2, 2022
Venue Magellan Explorer
Polar Circle Air-Cruise OCN10-PC_2022-23
Dates January 1, 2023 - January 10, 2023
Venue Ocean Nova
Polar Circle Air-Cruise MAG17-PC_2022-23
Dates January 24, 2023 - February 2, 2023
Venue Magellan Explorer
Polar Circle Air-Cruise OCN18-PC_2022-23 Dates February 16, 2023 - February 25, 2023 Venue Ocean Nova
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