Overview
Destination:
Argentina,
Chile,
Start:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Finish:Punta Arenas, Chile
Finish:Punta Arenas, Chile
Duration:10 days
Type:Group tour (max 50)
Tripcode:
ANT-BCSF-10D
Travel Period
November 2026 - February 2027
Revel in the excitement of crossing the famed Drake Passage after embarking from Ushuaia, with the convenience of a northbound return flight at the end of your expedition. Minke and humpback whales or Adélie penguins floating on ice floes may greet you as you pass, enroute to the northernmost tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. The surreal silence in this vast wilderness may at first overwhelm, but playful, charismatic wildlife and your intrepid traveling companions keep you grounded. You’ll develop a new appreciation and understanding of Antarctica’s extreme contrasts - harsh, rugged mountain peaks and fragile ecosystems; stark, lonely icescapes and populous, gregarious penguins.
Spot iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whalesFly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest, most direct way to AntarcticaEnjoy 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.
- Complimentary select beer, wines and select cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
- Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
- 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
- World Voyager guests will receive a free 1GB data card for limited Wi-Fi access for use on one device, permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Additional data can be purchased on ship.)
- Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
- Flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas
- 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.
Dates and prices
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arriving in Buenos Aires and Hotel Night
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Day 2 - Arrive in Ushuaia and Embarkation
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Days 3 and 4 - Crossing the Drake Passage
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Days 5 to 8 - South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
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Day 9 - Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
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Day 10 - 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.
Gallery
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