Itinerary Highlights
- Luxury accommodation in Santiago
- Optional trip to Torres del Paine
- Remote South Shetland Islands
- Spot whales, penguins and seals in Antarctica
- The Antarctic post office
What's Included
- Flights
- Accommodation Throughout
- Transfers
11 nights from £11,995 per person
Kerry Cook
Travel Specialist
Jumping over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, Antarctica 21 offers a unique experience that will take you to one of the most remote places on earth, the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and most inhospitable continent on Earth. With one big difference - you arrive from South America to your expedition ship on the Peninsula by air. In less than 2 hours of flying from Punta Arenas in southern Chile to King George Island, the largest Island of the South Shetland Archipelago, you will be at the gates of the white continent.
Itinerary
Day 1 London - Santiago
Depart the UK for your overnight flight to Santiago.
Day 2 Santiago
Arrival to Santiago in the morning and transfer to your hotel in a central area of the city. On your doorstep in the Bohemian neighbourhood of Lastarria immerse yourself in the cultural combination of art, literature, music, film, theatre, design and gastronomy.
Day 3 Santiago - Punta Arenas
Transfer to the airport this morning for your flight south to Punta Arenas where you are met by Antarctica 21 staff and transferred to your hotel. Explore the town, founded in 1843 with its grand neoclassical buildings testimony to its wealthy past as a major port hub. Before dinner, you will receive a briefing about the procedures and life aboard your cruise when in Antarctica. Later enjoy a welcome dinner where you have the chance to meet your expedition mates.
Day 4 Punta Arenas - Antarctica Peninsula
Your Antarctic adventure begins with a 2 hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island (South Shetland Islands). Upon arrival, take a tour around the area where the "Presidente Eduardo Frei M." Chilean Base and "Bellinghausen" Russian Base are located. Then gather at the beach on Fildes Bay for embarkation by Zodiac boats to your expedition ship, the Ocean Nova or Magellan Explorer, depending on your dates.
Day 5 Antarctica
The next four days are spent cruising between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and between spectacular icebergs, enjoy the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Your journey toward the south may include visits to some of the most magnificent spots in the white continent such as Hannah Point, Port Lockroy (with its Post Office!) Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Cuverville and Deception Islands amongst others. Your adventure will be filled with daily landings and cruises in zodiacs boats, selected lectures and an enjoyable time on board. Your exploration of the White Continent will have a degree of flexibility, allowing you to experience the best on offer in this spectacular region.
Day 9 Antarctica - Punta Arenas
Return to King George Island where you will disembark in Zodiac boats at Fildes Bay by Presidente Eduardo Frei M Chilean Base, and head to the Teniente Marsh aerodrome to take the flight back to Punta Arenas. On arrival at the airport in Punta Arenas transfer to your hotel for an overnight in Punta Arenas.
Day 10 Punta Arenas - Santiago
Bid farewell to Punta Arenas, your gateway to Antarctica and either return to Santiago or continue your trip through Chile or even across the border into Argentina. From Punta Arenas we can offer a host of extensions to explore the vast wilderness of Patagonia, with options such as trekking in Torres del Paine National Park or ending your South American holiday in the bustling city of Buenos Aires.
Day 11 Santiago - UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK with wonderful memories and magical photographs of your White Continent trip.
Kerry Cook
Travel Specialist
Pricing Information & Dates
11 nights from £11,995 per person
Kerry Cook
Travel Specialist
Price Includes
- Return International Flights as per the itinerary
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
Pricing Notes
Prices are per person and include:International and domestic flights to Punta Arenas, flights between Punta Arenas and King George Island, full board accommodation whilst onboard the cruise, all drinks while onboard the cruise, shore excursions, lectures, loan of boots for landing in Antarctica, airport transfers in Punta Arenas.
Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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