Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle

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11 daysDuration

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18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Punta Arenas, Chile

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Highlights

Skip the Drake Passage and fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island

Explore the remarkable Antarctic Peninsula

Incredible wildlife including seabirds, penguins, seals and whales

Cross the Antarctic Circle at 66° 33’ S

Travel on a small expedition vessel

Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff

Itinerary

Step onto Antarctica’s icy expanse without the long sea voyage—"Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle" offers a thrilling 11-day polar expedition beginning and ending in Punta Arenas. Perfect for those seeking an easy yet deeply moving adventure, you’ll fly straight to King George Island and begin your exploration of the awe-inspiring 7th Continent almost instantly.

Each day is a tapestry of emotions, from the exhilaration of wildlife sightings—whales breaching, penguins waddling among rookeries—to the quiet majesty of glacial landscapes. Whether you’re scaling peaks for panoramic views or listening to the thunder of calving glaciers, Antarctica’s profound solitude and beauty will leave a lasting imprint.

This tour package’s unique selling point is its swift access via flight, maximizing your time amidst the polar wonders. With all accommodation, transport, and meals covered, it’s an easy, immersive introduction to Antarctica for travelers eager to experience something truly transformative.

day 1Start Punta Arenas; overnight in hotel

Our adventure begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in Patagonia. If you arrive early, there are many museums, restaurants and shops to keep you busy for days. By early afternoon, a Quark Expeditions representative will meet all passengers at the official starting point hotel, where we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner and be briefed about preparing for embarkation day. Please note that you need to arrive at the hotel in Punta Arenas no later than 3pm today.

Meals

Dinner

day 2Charter flight to King George Island; board ship and embark

day 3 - 5Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands

day 6 - 7Crossing the Antarctic Circle

day 8 - 9Travelling northbound along the Peninsula

day 10Disembark on King George Island; charter flight to Punta Arenas and overnight in hotel

day 11End Punta Arenas

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 8 nights on the ship, 2 nights Punta Arenas

Meals

All meals while on the ship, plus beer and wine during dinner

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (including return charter flight to King George Island from Punta Arenas) and listed activities

Guide

Tour leader throughout and qualified Expedition Staff

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Itinerary

day 1Start Punta Arenas; overnight in hotel

day 2Charter flight to King George Island; board ship and embark