Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North

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9 daysDuration

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138 peopleMaximum group size

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

Ushuaia, Argentina

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Highlights

Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest, most direct way to Antarctica

Spot iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales

Marvel at many of the Antarctic Peninsula highlights

Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology and geology from polar experts

Itinerary

Take the fastest route over the 800-km (500-mile) Drake Passage to Antarctica—a three-hour flight from Punta Arenas, Chile—and glimpse the 7th Continent from the air on our 9-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North. Then board your waiting ship at King George Island to explore Antarctica, and sail back across the Drake to Ushuaia. Flying one way and sailing the other gives you the best of both worlds. Expect unique wildlife sightings, rugged landscapes, penguins and seals—and the unforgettable excitement of standing on the Antarctic Continent for the first time.

day 1Start Punta Arenas, Chile

Your journey begins in Punta Arenas. This port city is situated at the southern tip of Chile, on the north bank of the Strait of Magellan. Once a Chilean penal colony, Punta Arenas has transformed into a vibrant city offering you plenty of attractions including historic sites and museums. Explore the city by day, and then join us for an evening dinner to meet your fellow Antarctic adventurers.

day 2Embarkation day

day 3 - 6Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands

day 7 - 8Crossing the Drake Passage to Ushuaia

day 9Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 7 nights on the ship, 1 night hotel in Punta Arenas

Meals

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

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activities

Guide

Tour leader throughout and qualified Expedition Staff

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