Fly across Antarctica in this Customized 8-Days Antarctica Trip

This 8-Day trip to Antarctica begins with a flight adventure starting from Punta Arenas in Chile. From here, you will fly to King George Island where you will embark on the ship. You will spend 3 days aboard the ship to check out places such as the South Shetland Islands. At the end of the tour, you will disembark at King George Island to fly back to Punta Arenas for your international departure.

Day 1: Arrival at Punta Arenas, Chile 

Arrive in the city of Punta Arenas in Chile, which is also the most populated city in Southern Patagonia. It is here that you will be meeting your guide who will transfer you to your hotel. If you arrive early, you have the option of touring the city of Punta Arenas, which is located on the Strait of Magellan, a passageway that connects the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. Your guide will take you to the Plaza Muñoz Gamero which has a dedicated memorial to explorer Ferdinand Magellan, while the Museo Nao Victoria contains the replica of one of his galleons. Enjoy the beautiful nightlife of the place before you board the flight the next day.

Day 2: Flight to King George Island, Embarkation 

This morning, your guide will transfer you to the airport for the flight from the Punta Arenas International Airport towards King George Island. Through the course of the flight, you will cross the legendary Drake Passage. Check out the white sheet stretching below you submerging into the vast sea. You can see the icebergs, descending glaciers and other stunning picturesque scenery during the flight. Land at King George’s island which is the largest island in the South Shetland Island group. It lies around 120 km off the coast of the Antarctica Continent in the South Ocean. Now the adventure really begins as you descend from the flight and walk towards the shore where you will be picked by Zodiac to be transferred to sail in the expedition ship to the Antarctic Peninsula.

Days 3 - 6: Visiting Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands

On these days, you will spend time on the ship while taking Zodiac trips to the glaciers and other places of interest. As your ship approaches the White Continent, you might be overwhelmed by this incredible natural wonder. As your Expedition Team looks out for whales and seabirds, you'll be notified of any new sightings. On board, experts will teach you about the glaciology, history, and natural life of the area. 

Your first Zodiac landing is something you'll always remember. Strolling on a shoreline as penguins shuffle by is an authentic encounter with the untamed world of Antarctica. 

Each landing is dependent on weather and the whims of the wildlife, however, there are consistently new sightings and photographic opportunities. Soon you would be able to differentiate between an Adélie, Gentoo, and Chinstrap Penguins. You may take a Zodiac voyage looking for whales and chunks of ice one day, followed by a climb to a penguin rookery the following day. From the blasting sound of a calving icy mass to the rush of spotting predators like panther seals and killer whales in real life, each day will be an unforgettable adventure. 

Day 7: Arrival at King George Island, Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas

On the final day of the trip, you will return to King George’s Island where you will disembark from the ship. Fly back to  Punta Arenas for your international departure.