Classic Antarctica - Fly and Cruise - M/V Greg Mortimer

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 13 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-79 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-36028
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Punta Arenas, Chile
  • Ends Ushuaia, Argentina
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • A classic expedition voyage - exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Enjoy the mid summer spectacle - of Antarctic wildlife
  • Sail & Fly expedition - only one crossing of the Drake Passage
  • Penguin rookeries - see Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins
  • Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - being in the vast, ice-sculpted Antarctic wilderness
  • Hear sonorous blows - of feeding humpbacks
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The tour "Classic Antarctica - Fly And Cruise - M/V Greg Mortimer" starts from Punta Arenas and ends in Ushuaia. This is a polar expeditions and cruise trip that takes 13 days. You will travel through Antarctica, Chile and Argentina and visit Antarctic Peninsula, Ushuaia and Drake Passage. This is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

In this frozen area of extraordinary beauty, powerful orcas and leopard seals patrol the waters, while ethereal snow petrels grace the skies against a backdrop of bristling mountain ranges and surreal icebergs. Threading our way through an intricate system of icy waterways, we aim for the glorious Crystal Sound at the mouth of The Gullet. Get ready for an exciting Antarctic adventure, complemented by powerful whales, shimmering mountain ranges and mesmerising icebergs.



Enjoy the mid summer spectacle - of Antarctic wildlife

Sail & Fly expedition - only one crossing of the Drake Passage

Hear sonorous blows - of feeding humpbacks

Chance to spot leopard seals - on ice floes from your Zodiacs
ITINERARY Expand All
Select Tour Version:
  • Day 1 : Arrive Punta Arenas
  • Day 2 : Fly to King George Island and embark the M/V Greg Mortimer
  • Day 3 : Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 4 : Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 5 : Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 6 : Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 7 : Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 8 : Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 9 : Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 10 : Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 11 : Drake Passage
  • Day 12 : Drake Passage
  • Day 13 : Ushuaia
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 12 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 11 Dinners
Accommodation
  • Hotel in Punta Arenas to be confirmed (1 night)
  • M/V Greg Mortimer (12 nights)
Guide
  • Expedition Crew
Others
  • Naturalist(s)
  • M/V Greg Mortimer
  • Zodiac
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Punta Arenas and from Ushuaia are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Classic Antarctica - Fly and Cruise - M/V Greg Mortimer tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Classic Antarctica - Fly and Cruise - M/V Greg Mortimer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 120 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 119 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 02 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 02 September 2024, a deposit of 20% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 119 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Classic Antarctica - Fly and Cruise - M/V Greg Mortimer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Classic Antarctica - Fly and Cruise - M/V Greg Mortimer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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