Classic Antarctica – Air Cruise 8 days
8 days
Classic Antarctica - Air Cruise
Over 8 days, discover the raw contrasts of the White Continent, from the bustling port town of Punta Arenas to the silence of ice-filled fjords hundreds of miles south. Fly over the notorious Drake Passage to King George Island, where you’ll board your expedition vessel and begin cruising the South Shetland Islands and the western Antarctic Peninsula. Each day brings a different landscape, from towering icebergs to glacier-carved bays, with Zodiac landings putting you ashore among penguin colonies, seals and passing whales. Onboard, expert polar guides and daily presentations add context to what you’re seeing, before you fly back to Punta Arenas for a final night in Chile.
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Journey Route
DAYS 1-2
Punta Arenas
Arrive in Punta Arenas and meet your fellow travellers over a welcome dinner before flying to King George Island. Board your expedition vessel and begin your Antarctic adventure.
DAYS 3-6
Antarctic Peninsula
Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands by expedition ship, cruising past spectacular icebergs, ice-filled fjords and dramatic polar landscapes. Each day, venture ashore by Zodiac with expert polar guides, looking out for penguins, seals, seabirds and whales, while onboard presentations bring the region's wildlife and environment to life.
DAYS 7-8
King George Island
Fly back from King George Island to Punta Arenas, where you will spend your final night before transferring to the airport after breakfast for your onward flight.
