Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise
Experience the best of the Antarctic Peninsula with the classic Air Cruise, including a flight to your expedition ship off the South Shetland Islands.
Duration
8 Day
Number
Starts from
Punta Arenas
Price
from 14.157 €
1. Highlights of the Route
- Highlights of Antarctica with an air cruise without Drake Passage.
- You fly in just 2 hours to King George Island in Antarctica, where your expedition ship is already waiting for you.
- Comfortable expedition ship with a maximum of 76 passengers for more time ashore.
Your Trip at a Glance
The Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise is an eight-day dream expedition that takes you directly to the heart of the white continent. Start your journey in Punta Arenas, Chile, and fly in two hours from Punta Arenas to King George Island, where you board your expedition ship. Navigate through icy fjords and past breathtaking icebergs between the South Shetland Islands and the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, always on the lookout for penguins, seals, and whales. With flexible routes adapted by the experienced crew according to weather conditions, no day is like the other. Educational programs on board deepen your understanding of this unique ecosystem. At the end, you return by flight to Punta Arenas, filled with unforgettable impressions of Antarctica. The travel package includes group transfers, two nights with breakfast in Punta Arenas, and all excursions – a perfect combination for your Antarctic adventure.
Arrival Package:
Group transfers between airport and hotel for guests arriving in Punta Arenas. Overnight stay at the hotel with breakfast in Punta Arenas Cabo de Hornos Hotel.
Welcome dinner on the first day at the hotel in Punta Arenas.
Post Itinerary Package:
Group transfers between airport and hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel with breakfast in Punta Arenas Cabo de Hornos Hotel.
2. The Itinerary
Day 1: Start of the Air-Cruise
Arrival in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM, where you will be greeted by Antarctica21 staff and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will be welcomed at the Explorers House for a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your air-cruise and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. Later, you will gather for a welcome dinner and meet your fellow adventurers while enjoying a typical regional menu.
Day 2: Flight to Antarctica
You reach the landing strip of the Chilean Frei research station on King George Island in the South Shetland Islands after a two-hour flight. As you leave the airplane, the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for the first time. Then you walk 2 km, passing the Chilean Frei Station and the Russian Bellingshausen Station, until you reach the shore and board a Zodiac that takes you to your expedition cruise ship.
Days 3 - 6: Exploration of Antarctica
You sail along the Antarctic Peninsula, discovering new landscapes daily with Zodiacs and polar guides, and enjoy educational presentations on board. Each journey is unique, as the route is flexibly adapted to natural conditions to show you the breathtaking diversity of Antarctica.
Day 7: Return flight from Antarctica
Return to King George Island and bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding your return flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for the night.
Day 8: End of the Air-Cruise
After breakfast, transfer to Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.
- Departure From: Punta Arenas
- End Point: Punta Arenas
3. Services Included
Included
- Antarctic cruise in the booked cabin category.
- Round-trip flight between Punta Arenas and King George Island in Antarctica.
- Group transfers between the airport and hotel on the first and last day of the trip.
- Two nights' accommodation with breakfast in Punta Arenas on the first day and on the day of the scheduled return flight from Antarctica.
- Welcome dinner on the first day at the hotel in Punta Arenas.
- Access to the Explorers House in Punta Arenas.
- Guided shore excursions.
- Scientific lectures and entertainment on board.
- Daily buffet breakfast and lunch with a variety of dishes.
- Daily dinner with three main course options on board.
- Wine, beer, juices, and soft drinks are served with lunch and dinner on board.
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cappuccino, water, and snacks are available on board throughout the expedition.
- Free rubber boots rental.
- Comprehensive information material before and after the trip.
Excluded
- International flights: We can book a suitable flight for you at an additional cost.
- Optional adventure activities at no extra cost, such as kayaking.
- Optional purchase of an expedition parka.
- Customary tips for staff at the end of the trip.
- Personal expenses, for example in the on-board shop.
- Internet on board.
- Drinks at the bar.
- Massages and similar services.
- Personal travel insurance.
4. Travel Dates and Prices
Please contact us directly for the current daily prices of the trips and the prices for single occupancy or special cabins. Our polar experts will answer all your questions about the itinerary, the ship, and the cabins.
Appointments on request. Please contact us directly using the contact form.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy per cabin or suite and subject to availability.
For solo travelers, cabins or suites may be available without a single supplement, subject to availability. Please contact us for details for solo travelers.
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