Fly over the Drake Passage and explore by small expedition ship
The Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise begins and ends in Punta Arenas, Chile. A charter flight reaches King George Island in about two hours, avoiding the long sea crossing in both directions. From there, guests join a small expedition vessel for a flexible route among the South Shetland Islands and the western Antarctic Peninsula.
Landings, Zodiac cruises and wildlife
During the main expedition days, the team chooses landing sites and Zodiac routes according to ice, weather and wildlife. Possible areas include the Antarctic Sound, Gerlache Strait and Penola Strait. Penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, glaciers and ice-filled fjords are central to the experience, but no specific encounter or landing can be guaranteed.
Eight days with logistics coordinated from Punta Arenas
The published programme includes the pre-expedition briefing, the scheduled Antarctic flights, the expedition cruise and the Punta Arenas services stated for the confirmed departure. The exact ship, cabin, dates, fare and optional activities are quoted individually. This product is suitable for travellers who want substantial time in Antarctica without sailing the Drake Passage.
