Antarctica
Antarctica
The fastest way to Antarctica: fly one way over the Drake Passage (3-hour flight) and sail the other. Spend four days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, enjoying intimate encounters with penguins, seals, and icebergs.
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Starts: Punta Arenas, Chile
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
Includes a pre-voyage hotel night in Punta Arenas with a welcome dinner and a mandatory pre-flight briefing.
The 9-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North expedition offers the fastest and most efficient access to the White Continent. Your adventure begins with a brief, three-hour charter flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, soaring over the 800-km (500-mile) Drake Passage, allowing you to glimpse the 7th Continent from a unique aerial perspective. Upon arrival at King George Island, you board your waiting ship to commence an intense four-day exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.
This journey provides the best of both worlds—swift access and the traditional sailing rite of passage on the return. Expect daily Zodiac excursions and landings where you can walk among thousands of penguins (Adélie, Gentoo, Chinstrap) and encounter seals. The experience is deepened by presentations from world-class polar experts on glaciology, history, and marine biology, ensuring you gain intimate knowledge of this unparalleled wilderness. The return sailing across the Drake Passage is a period of reflection and continued wildlife spotting, including majestic albatrosses and feeding whales.
Highlights:
Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest, most direct way to Antarctica (3-hour flight).
Spot iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales.
Marvel at many of the Antarctic Peninsula highlights, with four full days of exploration.
Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology & geology by our onboard polar experts.
Experience the ultimate polar journey: flying one way and sailing the other.
INCLUSIONS
Specialist Expedition Leaders
Our team is comprised of the most professional and passionate Expedition Leaders in the world, who bring a wide range of experience and expertise to every adventure.
Immersive Off-ship Activities
Itineraries are packed with adventure options designed to immerses travelers in the polar wilderness, enabling them to connect with the natural wonders of their surroundings.
On-Ship Experiences & Facilities
Designed for comfort and adventure, each ship accommodates no more than 200 guests. Facilities include comfortable cabins, exceptional dining options, wellness treatments, and breathtaking panoramic views of the polar landscape.
Food & Beverages
Premium dining, with a wide selection of options that accommodate a variety of dietary preferences.
Quark Expedition Perks
Complementary Wi-Fi, alcohol on all voyages, and the Official Quark Expeditions parka to take home.
Transfers
Select voyages include essential transportation and accommodation arrangements for guests, ensuring seamless travel to and from the expedition starting point.
World Explorer and World Voyager guests will receive a free 1GB data card for limited Wi-Fi access. (Additional data can be purchased on the ship.)
EXCLUSIONS
International airfare & visa expenses
Travel insurance, mandatory expedition gear
On-ship expenses, adventure options and trip extensions
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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