Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake (with Punta Arenas flights)
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake (with Punta Arenas flights)
» Antarctica
» Dec 20 2022 – Dec 27 2022 (8 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: King George Island, Antarctica
» DISEMBARKATION: King George Island, Antarctica
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Punta Arenas, Chile
- Day 2 – Embarkation day
- Days 3 to 6 – Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
- Day 7 – Disembarkation and fly to Punta Arenas
- Day 8 – Depart Punta Arenas
SHIP
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Paddling Excursion
ACTIVITIES
Ocean Adventurer
Owner´s Suite
Suite
Deluxe
Superior
Main Deck Twin Window
Main Deck Twin Porthole
Lower Deck Twin
Triple
Clipper-club
Dinning Room
Library
Main Lounge
Answer the call of Antarctica by flying over the notorious Drake Passage by charter plane to land at King George Island before exploring the Antarctic Peninsula by ship. In just 8 adventure-packed days, you’ll experience rewarding shore visits and Zodiac cruises, marvel at intimate wildlife encounters, explore historic sites and make the most of your landmark visit to the 7th Continent. Select from a range of adventure options and onboard activities that match your personal interests and make your expedition uniquely yours.
CABINS & PRICES
| Triple | USD 11,695 |
| Lower deck Twin | USD 14,445 |
| Main deck twin porthole | USD 14,872 |
| Main deck twin window | USD 16,582 |
| Superior | USD 16,519 |
| Deluxe | USD 16,519 |
| Suite | USD 21,946 |
| Owner’s suite | USD 23,566 |
INCLUDES
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board
- All shore landings per the daily program
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
- All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as scheduled
- A photographic journal documenting the expedition
- Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
- An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
- A hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- Comprehensive predeparture materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All luggage handling aboard the ship
- All gratuities
- Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person
- Group transfer in Punta Arenas from the airport to the pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas, with breakfast
- A briefing dinner on Day 1 in Punta Arenas
- Pre-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the hotel to the airport
- Flights to and from Antarctica
- Post-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the airport to the hotel
- One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas, with breakfast
EXCLUDES
- International airfare
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
- Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
- Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
- Excess-baggage fees on international flights
- Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified
- Phone and Internet charges
- Additional overnight accommodation
- Optional adventure activities
- Transfer from the hotel to the airport at the end of the expedition
Note: Baggage allowance on charter flights is 33 lbs (15 kg) checked and 11 lbs (5 kg) carry-on.
