Air, Land & Sea to Antarctica

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Amazing Experience

Overview

  • Begin in Punta Arenas, Chile, meeting fellow travelers and learning about your Antarctic air-cruise adventure.
  • Fly over the Drake Passage to King George Island, stepping onto Antarctic soil for the first time.
  • Cruise through icy fjords and glittering icebergs, encountering penguins, seals and whales in their natural habitat.
  • Join expert-led Zodiac excursions, with optional kayaking or snowshoeing amid Antarctica’s pristine landscapes.
  • Return to Punta Arenas, reflecting on a once-in-a-lifetime journey across land, sea and sky.

 

Trip Includes

  • Departure airport transfer
  • Ship cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula as indicated in the program (6 or 8 day)
  • 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
  • Guided shore excursions, lectures and entertainment on board
  • Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material
  • Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for the duration of the cruise

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Subject to availability and weather conditions.

 

Arriving in Punta Arenas before 2pm, you will be welcomed by local staff and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will be welcomed at the Explorers House to 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.

Meal

Dinner

 

Start of the Antarctic Program

 

Your Accommodation

Cabo De Hornos

Cabo de Hornos is located in the center of Punta Arenas, next to the Plaza Munoz Gamero. The accommodation features 110 modern rooms including free Wi-Fi, TV, a private bathroom and laundry service. From each room, passengers have an amazing view of the Strait of Magellan or the historical town of Punta Arenas. In addition, guests can enjoy exquisite cuisine at the gourmet restaurant and end the day with a premium Chilean wine in front of the fireplace. The combination of the hotel's central location in town and the closeness to nature will make the traveler's stay unforgettable.

Cabo De Hornos

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-miles), 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.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Scheduled Flight to Antarctica

 

Your Accommodation

Magellan Explorer

Magellan Explorer is a new and modern expedition vessel custom build for Antarctic air-cruises. She was built in Chile to the latest Polar Code specifications and began service in 2019. Magellan Explorer has capacity for 69 passengers accommodated in seven categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins.

Magellan Explorer

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.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Exploring Antarctica

 

Your Accommodation

Magellan Explorer

Magellan Explorer is a new and modern expedition vessel custom build for Antarctic air-cruises. She was built in Chile to the latest Polar Code specifications and began service in 2019. Magellan Explorer has capacity for 69 passengers accommodated in seven categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins.

Magellan Explorer

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 sites 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.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Exploring Antarctica

 

Your Accommodation

Magellan Explorer

Magellan Explorer is a new and modern expedition vessel custom build for Antarctic air-cruises. She was built in Chile to the latest Polar Code specifications and began service in 2019. Magellan Explorer has capacity for 69 passengers accommodated in seven categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins.

Magellan Explorer

On your Antarctic expedition, you can choose a few additional add-ons to enhance your experience. Speak to your Destination Specialist to arrange sea kayaking (limited to a maximum of 10 guests per cruise, these must be pre-booked and sell out fast), or consider signing up for a hiking and snowshoeing excursion, which can be arranged on board and during your cruise.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Exploring Antarctica

 

Your Accommodation

Magellan Explorer

Magellan Explorer is a new and modern expedition vessel custom build for Antarctic air-cruises. She was built in Chile to the latest Polar Code specifications and began service in 2019. Magellan Explorer has capacity for 69 passengers accommodated in seven categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins.

Magellan Explorer

On every journey, the Expedition Team includes at least 12 expert polar guides and their number one priority is ensuring you have an unforgettable experience. With a team that knows Antarctica's unique geography, natural history, wildlife and ecology, and loves sharing their expertise with you, you're sure to treasure every moment of your Antarctic exploration.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Exploring Antarctica

 

Your Accommodation

Magellan Explorer

Magellan Explorer is a new and modern expedition vessel custom build for Antarctic air-cruises. She was built in Chile to the latest Polar Code specifications and began service in 2019. Magellan Explorer has capacity for 69 passengers accommodated in seven categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins.

Magellan Explorer

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).

Meal

Breakfast

 

Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica

 

Your Accommodation

Cabo De Hornos

Cabo de Hornos is located in the center of Punta Arenas, next to the Plaza Munoz Gamero. The accommodation features 110 modern rooms including free Wi-Fi, TV, a private bathroom and laundry service. From each room, passengers have an amazing view of the Strait of Magellan or the historical town of Punta Arenas. In addition, guests can enjoy exquisite cuisine at the gourmet restaurant and end the day with a premium Chilean wine in front of the fireplace. The combination of the hotel's central location in town and the closeness to nature will make the traveler's stay unforgettable.

Cabo De Hornos

After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.

Meal

Breakfast

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