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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake - 8 Day Itinerary

Starting from $22,720

Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake - 8 Day Itinerary

Overview

Destination:
Chile
Start:Punta Arenas, Chile
Finish:Punta Arenas, Chile
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 50)
Style:
Adventure,
Polar,
River/Small ship/Barge,
Virtuoso,
Tripcode:
ANT-FLY-8D
Answer the call of Antarctica by flying over the notorious Drake Passage by charter plane to land at King George Island before exploring the Antarctic Peninsula by ship. In just 8 adventure-packed days, you’ll experience rewarding shore visits and Zodiac cruises, marvel at intimate wildlife encounters, explore historic sites and make the most of your landmark visit to the 7th Continent. Select from a range of adventure options and onboard activities that match your personal interests and make your expedition uniquely yours.

Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest, most direct way to AntarcticaSpot iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whalesMarvel at many of the Antarctic Peninsula highlightsEnjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology & geology by our onboard polar expertsCruise in a Zodiac to get water-level views of icebergs, wildlife and more

What's Included

  • An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Team, including shore landings and other activities
  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
  • All shore landings as per the daily program
  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage. Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.
  • Free beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
  • A photographic journal documenting your expedition
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
  • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard the ship
  • Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
  • A group arrival transfer in Punta Arenas from airport to pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast. (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
  • A briefing dinner on Day 1 in Punta Arenas
  • A pre-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the hotel to the airport
  • Flights to and from King George Island
  • A post-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the airport to the hotel
  • One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more data intensive applications.)

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile

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Day 2 - Fly to King George Island and Embarkation

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Days 3 to 6 - Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

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Day 7 - Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas

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Day 8 - Depart Punta Arenas

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Day 6 - Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

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Day 7 - Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas

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Day 8 - Depart Punta Arenas

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Operator
As the Leader in Polar Adventures, we explore the Polar Regions differently from everyone else. When you travel with Quark Expeditions, you’re exploring alongside the most experienced polar experts on Earth, setting foot where few ever will, and doing what few ever dream. Do you want to explore off the beaten path? We can take you to where there are no paths at all. Will you be content to just cruise? Or would you prefer to cruise 1,000 feet over the untouched polar wilderness in a twin-engine helicopter? With Quark Expeditions you won't just be on vacation—you’ll be on the expedition of a lifetime.

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