The Polar Circle Air Cruise is the ultimate in depth exploration of Antarctica as you will go further and try to reach the Antarctic Circle!
It is the longest voyage with 10 days in total, 8 full days in the Antarctic continent, but be aware there is a limited number of departures and they get booked up quickly and sometimes years in advance.
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Antarctica21 staff members welcome you in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM.
Transfer to your hotel, visit Explorers House, and attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your air-cruise and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors.
A welcome dinner introduces you to the local gastronomy as you meet fellow adventurers from around the world.
A smooth two-hour flight takes you from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands.
Your Antarctic adventure begins as you exit the airplane, and the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for the first time.
You then walk 2-kms (1.25-miles), passing Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station to reach the shore and board a Zodiac that will take you to your boutique expedition vessel.
Sail along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales.
Visit the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, disembarking by Zodiac each day. In small groups, hike to extraordinary sites and take part in exploratory Zodiac excursions to otherwise inaccessible areas.
Our expert polar guides share their passion for Antarctica through an engaging program of illustrated presentations, and lead you ashore to interpret the wildlife, the history, and the many wonders of the Antarctic environment. Enjoy spectacular views, from the glass-enclosed lounge, while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests over a drink.
The goal of this expedition is to sail far south in the attempt to reach the Polar Circle. The Expedition Team plans the specific voyage route based on local conditions and takes advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature. Flexibility will be the key to a successful voyage.
Your voyage may include visits to sites in the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache and Penola Straits, and the Crystal Sound. Each voyage is unique and crafted to provide the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment.
Back at King George Island, bid farewell to Antarctica as you board the flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. (Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program).
After breakfast, transfer to Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.
This expedition cruise starts from £16,523 per person.
Children policy: Children are admitted from the age of 8 years if accompanied by an adult who will take responsibility and sign a waiver.
Single travellers: you can choose to book a dedicated single cabin with no supplement or a twin cabin for single where a supplement will be applied. You can also share a cabin with another passenger of the same gender: this is available on Magellan Explorer in Porthole and Veranda Cabins and on Ocean Nova in Twin Cabins. We will take care of finding the matching companion. Passengers who book a Twin Cabin on a shared basis are accommodated in single rooms at the hotel in Punta Arenas. Those passengers must pay a Single Hotel Room Supplement that varies based on the departure selected.
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