Antarctica Express Cruise: Punta Arenas

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Departure Date

December 05, 2024

Overview

DEPARTURES:

2024:
World Explorer: December 5, 15, 20

2025:
Ocean Adventurer: January 9, 14, 19

 PRICE INCLUDES:

  • Accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast in Punta Arenas
  • All meals on board
  • All shore landings as per the daily program
  • An official Expeditions parka
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • Group transfers in Ushuaia from airport to local hotel
  • Group transfer from designated location in Ushuaia to ship on embarkation day
  • Group transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from ship to local airport
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers

PRICE EXCLUDES:

  • Travel insurance
  • Visas if required
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Meals not specifically noted in the itinerary
  • Beverages
  • Airport departure taxes
  • Border taxes or fees
  • Vaccination Costs
  • Telecommunication charges
  • All international and domestic airfares and airfare taxes unless specified

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

Highlights

DELUXE | CRUISE: Enjoy Antarctica by flying and then cruising south of the Antarctic Circle. Discover the sheer beauty and wildlife of the area as well as the dramatic landscapes of the white continent.

This 8-day journey embarks from Punta Arenas, an historic former penal colony on the southern tip of Chile. Explore the spectacular landscapes of Drake Passage and the Antarctic before returning to Punta Arenas.

A short flight from Punta Arenas takes you to your vessel at King George Island. You’ll have plenty of time to take photos of this amazing region before sailing for the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Keep a lookout for whales and penguins, as well as fur, elephant and leopard seals. Zodiac cruises take you in for a closer look, allowing you to see the wildlife, glaciers and other natural wonders up close.

Disembark in Punta Arenas for your flight home, or spend a few extra days in the world’s southernmost city.

There are few places in the world as evocative as Antarctica. As you approach the white continent, don't be surprised if you are overcome by feelings of excitement and awe! Much of Antarctica is indescribable and can only be fully appreciated in person.

Your first sightings will be from the ship itself. As the Captain and Expedition Team keep their eyes out for whales and seabirds, you will be alerted to any new sightings. The expert team of lecturers will also provide in-depth explanations of the geology, history and wildlife of the region.

Even more exciting are your daily excursions to land. Your first Zodiac landing is something you will never forget! Walking up to a beach that is dotted with penguins and seals is the most intimate way to experience the unique wildlife of Antarctica. Each landing is different and is dependent on weather, but every day presents new sightings and photo opportunities. You may take a Zodiac cruise in search of whales and icebergs in Pleneau Island one day, followed by a hike to a chinstrap rookery the next day. From the booming shot of a calving glacier at Petermann Island to the complete silence of night while camping in Antarctica. The Expedition Team will be with you all along, providing insights into the places you visit and offering photography tips to get the most out of your expedition.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Your adventure begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in Patagonia. If you arrive early, there are many museums, restaurants and shops to keep you busy for days. By early afternoon, a Quark Expeditions representative will bring everyone together at your starting hotel, where you will enjoy a welcome dinner and be briefed about preparing for your embarkation day.

Meal Plan Dinner
Duration 1 Night

Your charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica will have you crossing the infamous Drake Passage in only a few hours. Way below, the ship is approaching King George Island for your arrival. The dramatic Antarctic landscapes soon becomes visible as your plane descends for landing in the South Shetlands. After landing, stretch your legs and spend some time exploring the island before being transferred by Zodiac to your ship. Meet the rest of your shipmates and set sail for the Peninsula!

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Duration 5 Nights
Accommodation

Ocean Adventurer

After your four days of exploration, you will say goodbye to the Expedition Team and disembark at King George Island. Your three-hour flight across Drake Passage to Punta Arenas, Chile brings your journey to an end. After your transfer from the airport to the hotel, you can enjoy one final dinner to reminisce about all the sights and sounds of Antarctica.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Duration 1 Night

After breakfast, you will make your own way to the Punta Arenas Airport for your homeward flights.

Meal Plan Breakfast

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