Compare Antarctica XXI Air / Cruise Classic by Santiago Adventures
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| Duration | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 10,995 |
| Price Per Day | $ 1,571 |
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| Trip Style | Small ship cruise |
| Lodging Level | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
This 7 Day / 6 Night journey will take you to the most isolated and unspoiled continent on Earth – Antartica. You will fly over the Drake Passage before you land in Antartica and also get to see the Antarctic Peninsula by air on your approach to King George Island. Numerous excursions are possible to see wildlife, hike on glaciers and explore fields of icebergs. This is truly a once in a lifetime experience to the end of the Earth! |
Day 1: Arrival in Punta Arenas
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, where you are welcomed by ANTARCTICA XXI staff and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you attend a briefing that provides important information about your voyage 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.
*Note: Passengers should plan to be in Punta Arenas at 15:00 hours, at the latest. Pick-up at the Punta Arenas airport and transfer to the hotel cannot be guaranteed for travellers arriving later than 15:00 hours.
Day 2: Flight to King George Island and Cruise Departure
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. Explore the area surrounding Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen station, before boarding a Zodiac to embark your expedition vessel.
Day 3 – 6: Explore Antartica
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 sea birds, 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 lectures and presentations, and enjoy spectacular vistas from the glass-enclosed lounge while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests.
No journey is the same as flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team sets the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by Nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience each time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several spots that offer the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage may include visits to sites such as Paulet Island, Hope Bay, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Deception Island, the Lemaire Channel, or many other magnificent places.
Day 7: Departure for Punta Arenas
Return to King George Island and bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding the flight back to Punta Arenas. The program ends upon arrival at the airport in Punta Arenas.
