Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

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Summary:

Visit the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, but skip the Drake Passage crossing by flying instead

Duration

8 Days

Next Departure

05-Dec-2024

Starting at

± USD 13,293.00

Price per day

± USD 1,662.00

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Exodus

Operator Exodus Tour Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake Travel Style Small Group Tour with More Flexibility Group Size 1-176 Overall rating (5.00) Age Group 18 - 99 Years Categories See All DetailsVisit Operator Website→ click here

Summary Visit the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, but skip the Drake Passage crossing by flying instead Day 1 Start Punta Arenas; Overnight In Hotel Day 2 Charter Flight To King George Island; Board Ship A... Day 3-6 Antarctic Peninsula And The South Shetland Islands Day 7 Disembark On King George Island; Charter Flight To... Day 8 End Punta Arenas Details This trip is the perfect short, introductory expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula, the most pristine wilderness on earth. We reduce the Drake Passage crossing from two days to two hours by flying from Punta Arenas to King George Island in the South Shetland Islands. We spend the next four days sailing between the South Shetlands and the Antarctic Peninsula, past towering glacier-capped mountains rising from a brilliant blue sea, dotted with ice floes, and enjoying the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. We hope to visit magnificent spots such as Petermann Island, Neko Harbour and the Gerlache Strait, and have the chance to scramble up to a high point for an unforgettable view of Port Lockeroy. On this adventure we will also visit penguin colonies, listen for calving glaciers, and visit both historic sites and research stations.
Highlights Skip the Drake Passage and fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island Explore the remarkable Antarctic Peninsula Incredible wildlife including seabirds, penguins, seals and whales Travel on a small expedition vessel Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff
Included in Price All meals while on the ship included. Typical Meals The ships galley offers good quality service and cuisine throughout, with excellent chefs preparing international menus including vegetarian dishes, accompanied by a wide variety of drinks on sale from around the world. Breakfast: Buffet style – unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal. Lunch: Three course set meal, or the occasional buffet or BBQ. Dinner: Three or four courses with a starter of soup and/or salad, a choice of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a dessert, with tea and coffee. Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday - please do inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so that our local team can be well prepared. All meals while on the ship Beer and wine during dinner All accommodation All transport and listed activities Full complement of qualified Expedition Staff We can include flights from the UK. Please contact us for a quote.
NOT included in price Travel insurance Single accommodation (available on request) Visas or vaccinations
Travel Package Coming from Going to Tour... Punta Arenas Punta Arenas
This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.
Tour Variations Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle (11 Days) Visit the Antarctic Peninsula, going south of the Antarctic Circle, but skip the Drake Passage by flying instead Next Departure: 24-Jan-2025 Starting at: ± USD 13,779.00 Details
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