King George Island to Puerto Williams
With this trip, you will see the highlights of Antarctica, with an arrival by plane and a return by ship through the Drake Passage.
Duration
10 Day
Number
Starts from
Punta Arenas
Price
from 15.084 €
1. Highlights of the Route
- A comfortable adventure journey on a stylish expedition ship to the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Start in Punta Arenas, Chile, with a flight to King George Island; and end of the journey in Puerto Williams, Chile.
- Elegant ship for polar voyages, ideal for those who want to enjoy the highest comfort in a suite with butler service.
Your Trip at a Glance
On your expedition journey, you will experience the most fascinating regions of the southern polar area. Begin your adventure on King George Island, the “Gateway to Antarctica”, and explore this icy continent with its majestic glaciers and diverse wildlife.
The route then takes you across the legendary Drake Passage to South Georgia, a true paradise for nature lovers. Here you will encounter huge colonies of king penguins and mighty elephant seals against an impressive backdrop of snow-covered mountains and glistening glaciers.
After relaxing days at sea, you reach the Falkland Islands with their unique blend of British culture and South American landscape. Discover the diverse birdlife and rugged beauty of this remote archipelago before your journey concludes in Puerto Williams, Chile’s “End of the World”.
Arrival Package:
Upon request, we would be happy to plan an individual pre-program for you or your arrival and departure with international flights and transfers.
Post Itinerary Package:
Upon request, we would be happy to plan an individual follow-up program for you in a nearby destination.
2. The Itinerary
1st Day: King George Island
King George Island is the largest of the South Shetland Islands and is often referred to as the gateway to Antarctica. It is located only 120 kilometers from the Antarctic Peninsula and has the only airport in the region. Thus, it is the connection between “real life” and “Antarctic life”.
2nd Day: Antarctic Sound
A journey to Antarctica is a unique adventure – rugged, remote, and breathtakingly beautiful. The Antarctic Sound, named after a ship from 1902, often marks the entry into this icy world. Massive icebergs from the Larsen Ice Shelf drift through the water. Chinstrap penguins and Cape petrels enliven the white expanse. Those who come here experience pure nature. Don’t forget your camera – the untamed beauty of Antarctica deserves to be captured.
3rd Day to 6th Day: Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula juts out towards South America and invites adventurers to explore this untamed realm. It lies just 620 miles from Tierra del Fuego and offers many their first impressive glimpse of the snow-covered landscapes and giant ice sculptures that characterize Earth’s least explored continent.
7th Day: South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland Islands are wild, rugged, and full of life. Amidst penguins, seals, and crashing waves, real natural wonders await. Volcanic islands like Deception Island offer hot springs in the midst of icy expanses. On King George Island, small research teams defy the eternal winter. And Elephant Island tells the tale of great explorers’ struggle for survival. Despite the proximity to civilization, every step here feels like a journey to the end of the world – a place for real adventures in untamed wilderness.
8th Day: Drake Passage
Crossing the legendary Drake Passage is an experience that few people have. The southern tip of America already seems wild enough, but when you see the distant cliffs of the peninsula known as the “End of the World,” you feel simultaneously epic, eerie, and magical.
9th Day to 10th Day: Puerto Williams
Puerto Williams is a Chilean town on Navarino Island, on the southern shore of the Beagle Channel. It claims to be the “southernmost city in the world.” However, the larger Argentine city of Ushuaia, located on the northern side of the channel and with about 75,000 inhabitants, also claims this title for itself. The surroundings of Puerto Williams are truly impressive and offer breathtaking scenery.
- Departure From: Punta Arenas
- End Point: Puerto Williams
3. Services Included
Included
- Antarctica cruise in the booked cabin category.
- One night hotel accommodation in Santiago prior to the cruise.
- Economy charter/group flight from Santiago to Puerto Williams including checked baggage.
- Private charter flight in Business Class from King George Island to Punta Arenas including checked baggage and hand luggage.
- Hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas after the cruise.
- Economy charter/group flight from Punta Arenas to Santiago including checked baggage.
- All expedition activities and shore excursions on expedition cruises, such as Zodiac rides, hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking.
- Scientific lectures and entertainment on board.
- Experienced expedition leaders and lecturers.
- All meals on board during the voyage.
- Beverages in the suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, selected wines and spirits.
- Use of the spa and fitness center.
- 24-hour dining service.
- 24-hour room service.
- 24-hour butler service in all suites.
- Expedition parka as a gift.
- Expedition backpack as a gift.
- Water bottle as a gift.
- Gratuities on board.
- Unlimited, complimentary Wi-Fi.
Excluded
- International flights: We can book a suitable flight for you at an additional cost.
- Airport transfers.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Visa or passport fees.
- Personal expenses, for example in the on-board shop.
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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