Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North + Charter Flight
Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North + Charter Flight
» Antarctica
» Feb 26 2027 – Mar 6 2027 (9 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: King George Island, Antarctica
» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile
- Day 2 – Fly to King George Island and Embark
- Days 3 to 6 – South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 7 and 8 – Crossing the Drake Passage
- Day 9 – Disembarkation and Fly to Buenos Aires
SHIP
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Paddling Excursion
Stand-up paddleboarding
ACTIVITIES
Take the fastest route to Antarctica – a three-hour flight – and enjoy your first glimpse of the continent from the air, a unique introduction to the vast and dramatic landscape that remains one of the last unspoiled regions in the world. Continue your journey on ship, where an adventure beyond your wildest imagination awaits. Later, return through the world’s most legendary – and exciting – passage of water, as you follow the path of historic explorers across the infamous Drake Passage.
INCLUDES
• An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
• Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Team, including shore landings and other activities
• All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program • All shore landings as per the daily program
• Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
• All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage.
• Complimentary select beer, wines and select cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
• Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
• Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
• A photographic journal documenting your expedition
• A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
• World Voyager guests will receive a free 1GB data card for limited Wi-Fi access for use on one device, permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Additional data can be purchased on ship.)
• All luggage handling aboard the ship
• Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
• A group arrival transfer in Punta Arenas from airport to pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
• One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast. (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
• A briefing dinner on Day 1 in Punta Arenas
• A pre-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the hotel to the airport
• Flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island
• Group transfer from ship to hotel.
• Your Charter Flight & Hotel package includes:
• Group flight departing from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP).
EXCLUDES
•International airfare
• Passport and applicable visa expenses
• Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
• Meals unless otherwise specified
• Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
• Our complimentary alcohol and bar service does not include spirits
• Excess-baggage fees on international and domestic flights
• Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
• Laundry, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
• Phone charges may vary by location
• Our complimentary data card does not include Premium packages which enable more dataintensive applications
• Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew
• Additional overnight accommodation
• Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicitly stated
• Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities.
