Antarctic Peninsula Adventure - Fly the Drake

This 12-day adventure offers a remarkable way to experience the Antarctic Peninsula without crossing the Drake Passage by ship. Fly from Punta Arenas, Chile, directly to King George Island, and embark on an expedition filled with daily excursions, Zodiac cruising, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking scenery. Explore icebergs, spot penguins, seals, and whales, and enjoy near-continuous daylight. Each day brings new opportunities to discover the pristine beauty and rich wildlife of the Antarctic.

12 Day Antarctica Itinerary

Day 1: Punta Arenas

Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, and transfer to your hotel. Attend an evening briefing, meet your fellow travelers, and learn about the journey ahead. The city sits along the historic Straits of Magellan, offering a glimpse into Chile's diverse cultural history.

Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner

Day 2: King George Island

Fly to King George Island, Antarctica, where you'll transfer to your expedition vessel. After a safety briefing, settle into your cabin as the Antarctic adventure begins.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10: Antarctic Peninsula

Spend your days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Participate in Zodiac excursions, visit penguin rookeries, cruise among icebergs, and marvel at glaciers. Witness wildlife, including whales, seals, and seabirds, and enjoy almost 24-hour daylight for extended exploration.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 11 & 12: Punta Arenas

Fly back from King George Island to Punta Arenas, reflecting on your incredible adventure. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart for the airport with unforgettable memories of your Antarctic expedition.

Meals Included: Breakfast

12 Day Antarctica Itinerary Highlights

Fly over the Drake Passage in both directions.

Discover wildlife like penguins, seals, and whales.

Keep a vigilant eye for the tail fluke of diving whales, witness porpoising penguins, and spot ice seals like Weddell and crabeater seals resting on ice floes.

Explore Antarctica’s icy shores with Zodiac excursions and hikes.

12 Day Antarctica cruise activities

Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.

Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.

Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.

Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.

Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.

It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.

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