Antarctica Express Air-Cruise (26/27) - b

An affordable air-cruise to Antarctica with a possible visit to Cape Horn.


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Duration: 7 days
Starts: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
Ends: Punta Arenas, Chile
Language: English Speaking Voyage


Included


Depart from Punta Arenas, fly over Cape Horn and the Drake Passage to reach Antarctica. Witness penguin colonies, towering icebergs, and extraordinary landscapes as you explore the South Shetland Islands. Then, sail across the legendary waters of the Drake Passage to Ushuaia, Argentina.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Start of the Air-Cruise
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM, where you are welcomed by Antarctica21 staff and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you are welcomed at Explorers House to attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your trip 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.

Day 2: Scheduled flight to Antarctica
The adventure begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island in the South Shetland Islands, where you board the expedition vessel to start your Antarctic exploration.

Days 3: Exploring Antarctica
Explore the stunning beauty of the South Shetland Islands. Sail through ice-filled bays, observing sea birds, penguins, seals, and whales. Board a Zodiac for a memorable shore visit to a penguin colony and take advantage of the extended daylight for evening exploration.

Day 4-5: Drake Passage
Sail north through the Drake Passage while enjoying lectures and presentations. Watch for wildlife from the glass-enclosed lounge or
outside decks, spotting magnificent sea birds, like albatrosses and petrels, as well as various whale species.

Day 6: Cape Horn and Puerto Williams
Weather permitting, board a Zodiac to explore the legendary Cape Horn. Then, continue the journey along the Beagle Channel to Puerto Williams, Chile, the world's southernmost town. Explore the area before sailing to Ushuaia, Argentina.

Day 7: End of the Air-Cruise
Arrive in Ushuaia, marking the end of your journey.

Itinerary

Day 1: Start of the Air-Cruise
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM, where you are welcomed by Antarctica21 staff and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you are welcomed at Explorers House to attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your trip 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.

Day 2: Scheduled flight to Antarctica
The adventure begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island in the South Shetland Islands, where you board the expedition vessel to start your Antarctic exploration.

Days 3: Exploring Antarctica
Explore the stunning beauty of the South Shetland Islands. Sail through ice-filled bays, observing sea birds, penguins, seals, and whales. Board a Zodiac for a memorable shore visit to a penguin colony and take advantage of the extended daylight for evening exploration.

Day 4-5: Drake Passage
Sail north through the Drake Passage while enjoying lectures and presentations. Watch for wildlife from the glass-enclosed lounge or
outside decks, spotting magnificent sea birds, like albatrosses and petrels, as well as various whale species.

Day 6: Cape Horn and Puerto Williams
Weather permitting, board a Zodiac to explore the legendary Cape Horn. Then, continue the journey along the Beagle Channel to Puerto Williams, Chile, the world's southernmost town. Explore the area before sailing to Ushuaia, Argentina.

Day 7: End of the Air-Cruise
Arrive in Ushuaia, marking the end of your journey.


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INCLUSIONS

Ship cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, per the itinerary.
Daily buffet breakfast and lunch onboard, offering various dishes.
Daily served dinner onboard, with a choice of three main courses.
Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks with meals onboard.
Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water, and snacks available
throughout the expedition.
All guided shore excursions.
Lectures and entertainment onboard.
Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information materials.
Loan of waterproof boots for Antarctic landings.
Contingency Plan for possible flight delays.
IAATO passenger fee.
Flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island.
Group airport/hotel transfers on Day 1.
One overnight stay with breakfast at Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar in Punta Arenas, with a welcome dinner on Day 1.

EXCLUSIONS

Accommodation, meals, excursions, and transfers not specified in the itinerary or Contingency Plan.
Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar.
Personal travel insurance.
Extra expenses (communications, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
Gratuities.
Visas for Chile and/or Argentina, passport fees, and any arrival/departure taxes.


Dates & Rates


Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 04 Mar 2027 - 10 Mar 2027 (3826)
Triple Veranda Suite
$6,795
$5,295
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$8,495
$6,995
Family Veranda Suite
$8,495
$6,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$9,995
$8,495
Single Veranda Cabin
$9,995
$8,495

* 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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