Drake Fly & Sail - 9 nights

Sail across the legendary Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula , exploring majestic glaciers and snow-draped peaks. Celebrate Thanksgiving amidst nesting penguins and thriving wildlife. Conclude your journey with a scenic flight home from King George Island.


Fly and Cruise Antarctica
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Duration: 10 días / 9 noches
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Punta Arenas, Chile
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.


Included
Optional


This expedition offers a unique "Sail and Fly" experience, beginning with a voyage across the legendary Drake Passage, where the sight of albatross and petrels gliding above the waves marks the start of the adventure. The cruise leads to the pristine Antarctic Peninsula, a perfect location to celebrate Thanksgiving amidst a wilderness alive with nesting penguins and seabirds courting overhead. Under the guidance of an expert team, guests will explore majestic glaciers, snow-draped peaks, and regions thriving with wildlife.

The core of the journey focuses on exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, often called The White Continent, navigating its ice floes and magnificent landscapes for multiple days. The expedition concludes with a highly sought-after private charter flight from King George Island. The program also includes essential logistic enhancements like a pre-expedition hotel, private charter air, and transfers, ensuring a comfortable and seamless transition into and out of the adventure.

Highlights:
Sail the legendary Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula
Explore majestic glaciers and snow-draped peaks
Celebrate Thanksgiving amidst nesting penguins and seabirds
Conclude the expedition with a flight from King George Island
Includes Zodiac Safaris, Shoreside Landings, and a Polar Plunge

Itinerary

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Day 1: The End of the World: Ushuaia, Argentina
Gateway to the Antarctic Adventure
Ushuaia, nicknamed the "End of the World," is the starting point for a great adventure, where the Andes mountains meet the Beagle Channel. This vibrant town, with its backdrop of the snow-capped Martial Mountains, is ready to launch your thrilling expedition. You can explore sites like Parque Yatana for an immersion into the rich, indigenous culture before embarking.

Days 2-3: Navigating the Intrepid Drake Passage
Maritime Rite of Passage and Wildlife Observation
Crossing the intrepid Drake Passage is a journey for the boldest of explorers. This waterway, where cold southern ocean meets warm northern sea water, creates powerful currents that attract extraordinary wildlife, including the chance to witness humpback whales and hourglass dolphins. Petrels and albatrosses glide across the skies, guiding the way. As you complete this 48-hour journey, the massive, icy peaks of the South Shetland Islands will loom ahead, greeting your victorious arrival to the seventh continent.

Days 4-9: Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula: Captain's Choice
Full Immersion in the White Continent
Antarctica, nicknamed The White Continent, is the final frontier for many explorers. As you navigate these icy waters, your team may set foot on remarkable sites such as Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, or Hidden Bay. Each landing presents a unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks. Daily activities, including Zodiac safaris and shoreside landings, are determined by the CAPTAIN’S CHOICE, as your Captain expertly navigates ice floes and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure the optimal expedition experience.

Day 10: King George Island, South Shetland Islands, and Charter Flight Home
Antarctic Farewell and Private Charter Air
King George Island is home to numerous research stations and is known as the unofficial capital of Antarctica. It’s a haven for incredible wildlife, including Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins, and Elephant, Leopard, and Weddell seals. Your expedition concludes here, with your private charter flight departing from Eduardo Frei Montalva Station, the Chilean air base. This significant research station, located within the Fildes Peninsula, resembles a small village with over 40 buildings including a hospital and post office.

Itinerary

Day 1: The End of the World: Ushuaia, Argentina
Gateway to the Antarctic Adventure
Ushuaia, nicknamed the "End of the World," is the starting point for a great adventure, where the Andes mountains meet the Beagle Channel. This vibrant town, with its backdrop of the snow-capped Martial Mountains, is ready to launch your thrilling expedition. You can explore sites like Parque Yatana for an immersion into the rich, indigenous culture before embarking.

Days 2-3: Navigating the Intrepid Drake Passage
Maritime Rite of Passage and Wildlife Observation
Crossing the intrepid Drake Passage is a journey for the boldest of explorers. This waterway, where cold southern ocean meets warm northern sea water, creates powerful currents that attract extraordinary wildlife, including the chance to witness humpback whales and hourglass dolphins. Petrels and albatrosses glide across the skies, guiding the way. As you complete this 48-hour journey, the massive, icy peaks of the South Shetland Islands will loom ahead, greeting your victorious arrival to the seventh continent.

Days 4-9: Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula: Captain's Choice
Full Immersion in the White Continent
Antarctica, nicknamed The White Continent, is the final frontier for many explorers. As you navigate these icy waters, your team may set foot on remarkable sites such as Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, or Hidden Bay. Each landing presents a unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks. Daily activities, including Zodiac safaris and shoreside landings, are determined by the CAPTAIN’S CHOICE, as your Captain expertly navigates ice floes and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure the optimal expedition experience.

Day 10: King George Island, South Shetland Islands, and Charter Flight Home
Antarctic Farewell and Private Charter Air
King George Island is home to numerous research stations and is known as the unofficial capital of Antarctica. It’s a haven for incredible wildlife, including Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins, and Elephant, Leopard, and Weddell seals. Your expedition concludes here, with your private charter flight departing from Eduardo Frei Montalva Station, the Chilean air base. This significant research station, located within the Fildes Peninsula, resembles a small village with over 40 buildings including a hospital and post office.


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INCLUSIONS

Always Included by Atlas
Atlas Immersive Experience on board or ashore
Gourmet dining with ever-changing menus
Bars and lounges serving fine wines, spirits, craft beers, and canapés
Specialty coffees, fresh-pressed juices, and afternoon tea service
In-room stocked minibar, Nespresso® coffee and Vero Water®
24-hour room service
L’OCCITANE bathroom amenities
Gratuities for onboard service staff
Use of binoculars and walking sticks
Butler service in suites
Trip delay and medical evacuation coverage

Inclusions Exclusive to Polar Expeditions
Private charter jet service with private group transfers*
1-night pre-expedition hotel stay*
1-night post-expedition hotel stay on select Antarctica expeditions
Enrichment lectures and destination briefings
Shore landings led by expert field guides
Escorted sightseeing safaris by Zodiac
Polar plunge
Atlas Ocean Voyages parka, vest and water bottle
Use of knee boots

EXCLUSIONS

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions


Dates & Rates


Ship: World Traveller | Date: 19 Nov 2027 - 28 Nov 2027 (4758)
Adventure Oceanview (AO)
$14,499
$13,098
Veranda (B2)
$15,599
$14,088
Veranda (B1)
$15,999
$14,448
Horizon (A2)
$16,399
$14,808
Horizon (A1)
$16,799
$15,168
Veranda Deluxe E2
$18,999
$17,148
Horizon Deluxe (E1)
$18,999
$17,148
Journey Suite (JS)
$22,999
$20,748
Discovery Suite (DS)
$24,999
$22,548
Navigator Suite (NS)
$26,999
$24,348
Ship: World Traveller | Date: 03 Feb 2028 - 12 Feb 2028 (4759)
Adventure Oceanview (AO)
$14,499
Veranda (B2)
$15,599
Veranda (B1)
$15,999
Horizon (A2)
$16,399
Horizon (A1)
$16,799
Veranda Deluxe E2
$18,999
Horizon Deluxe (E1)
$18,999
Journey Suite (JS)
$22,999
Discovery Suite (DS)
$24,999
Navigator Suite (NS)
$26,999

* 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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