Antarctica Adventure Cruise Vacation

   
 
 

Antarctica Experience Air-Cruise

Antarctica Adventure Vacation

8 Days / 6 locations in Chile, Antarctica, South Shetland, and Argentina

Jumping over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, we invite you to a unique experience that will take you to one of the most remote places on earth, the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and most inhospitable continent - Antarctica.

It is also possible to take a longer version of this trip. Please see Air Cruise to Antarctica.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Punta Arenas

Arrival at the city of Punta Arenas where you will be met by you tour staff, to be later transferred to the selected hotel. During the afternoon, before dinner, you will receive instructions in relation with the norms that should be followed in Antarctica and about the procedures of embarkation and disembarkation. Later, you will enjoy our welcome dinner at the José Nogueira Hotel, a centenary French style mansion, where you will have the chance to meet your expedition mates. PLEASE NOTE: Passengers should be in Punta Arenas at 15:00 hours, at the latest.

 
Day 2     Drake Passage - South Shetland Islands
On Board the Ocean Nova
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Our Antarctic adventure begins. Flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island ( South Shetland Islands ). The flight takes a little over three hours. Upon arrival we will be able to tour around the area where the "Presidente Eduardo Frei M." Chilean Base and "Bellinghausen" Russian Base are located. We will gather at the beach on Fildes Bay for embarkation, by Zodiac boats, to the Ocean Nova.

 
Days 3 - 4     South Shetland Islands - Antarctic Peninsula
On Board the Ocean Nova
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

While cruising betweent the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antaractica Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and between spectacular icebergs, we will enjoy the company of se birds, penguins, seals and whales. Our adventure will be very active with several daily landings and cruises in Zodiac boats, lectures and a very enjoyable time on board.

 
Day 5     Antarctic Peninsula - Drake Passage
On Board the Ocean Nova
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After a last visit in the region, in the afternoon our ship will set sail northwards across the famous Drake Passage en route to Ushuaia.

 
Day 6     Drake Passage
On Board the Ocean Nova
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

We invite you to relax and enjoy life on board and to take the time to wildlife from the bridge or outside decks. We may spot magnificent birds such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as Humpback and Minke whales swimming on their way down to Antarctica.

 
Day 7     Drake Passage - Beagle Channel
On Board the Ocean Nova
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After spending the last hours sailing through the Drake Passage, we will finally have Cape Horn and the American continent in sight. Our ship will sail along the calm waters of the Beagle Channel towards the southernmost Chilean settlement of Puerto Williams, located on Navarino Island. Here ,we will have the time to tour around before sailing during the night towards Ushuaia.

 
Day 8     Ushuaia
Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, arrival at the port of Ushuaia and disembarkation.

 

Notes

Flights scheduled and Antarctic itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions. At the end of the program, a free transfer to the city will be available at the airport for all passengers staying overnight.

Price Includes
Sightseeing and Entrances Per Itinerary
Meals Daily Shipboard
Accommodations in Select Cabin Category
Services of Expedition Guides
Shore Excursions
Open Bar Including Alcoholic Beverages
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