Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North
Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North
» Antarctica
» Dec 28 2027 – Jan 6 2028 (10 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia
» DISEMBARKATION: King George Island, Antarctica
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 2 – Fly to Ushuaia and Embark
- Days 3 and 4 – Crossing the Drake Passage
- Days 5 to 8 – South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 9 – Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
- Day 10 – Depart Punta Arenas
SHIP
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Paddling Excursion
ACTIVITIES
Revel in the excitement of crossing the famed Drake Passage after embarking from Ushuaia. Minke and humpback whales or Adélie penguins floating on ice floes may greet you as you pass, enroute to the northernmost tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.
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
- All luggage handling aboard the ship
- Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
- Flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas
- A 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 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.
