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Antarctica by air from Chile
USD 20300
NOV-MAR
7 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 20300 per person
This trip includes very cool, well-located and relatively well-priced lodges, suitable for more adventurous, easy-going and outdoorsy travellers.
Trip Summary
Start location : Santiago SCL
Antarctic Peninsula
End location : Santiago SCL
Antarctic Peninsula
Set around 850 km south of South America, the Antarctic Peninsula is by far the most accessible and easily visited parts of the continent, renowned for its diverse scenery, dramatic ice formations and rich marine wildlife. Visited from Argentina and Chile, with cruise itineraries from 7 to 24 nights.
Day 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7
Arrival : Santiago Airport SCL
Fly : Santiago to Punta Arenas
lodge
AT Antarctic Peninsula 7A
This seven night trip flies from Punta Arenas in Chile, down to the Antarctic Peninsula and back.
At King George Island, we join the 76 guest, medium-specification Magellan Explorer.
Guest accommodation is in 38 cabins in seven categories, including ...
... Porthole Cabins ...
... Veranda Cabins ...
... Deluxe Veranda Cabins ...
... and Grand Suites.
The top cabins are around 50% more expensive than the simplest.
The trip starts with a flight down to King George Island in South Shetland ...
... which is home to the main airport and several larger research stations.
This Russian Orthodox church is a familiar landmark.
From there, we head south ...
... passing by the stunning Livinston Island ...
... where we might encounter our first penguins.
The tiny Half Moon Island lies in the lea of Livingston Island ...
... and is usually a great place to view chinstrap penguins.
We next turn southeast, to reach the volcanically active Deception Island ...
... whose flooded caldera provides the safest mooring in the region.
Historically the island has served as a major centre for seal-hunting and whaling operations ...
... but has been uninhabited since the 1970s, when powerful eruptions created havoc.
Here we can see more penguins, including these chinstraps.
Next, we cross the channel to reach the Antarctic Peninsula.
Continuing south, we reach the dramatic Lemaire Channel ...
... where Wilhemina Bay is a famous location for whale-watching, especially Jan-Mar.
We may also visit the historic British base of Port Lockroy.
Next, we usually turn north and head towards the tip of the Peninsula.
Here we may stop at the research station at Hope Bay, on the tip of the Peninsula ...
... in the hope of a high quality penguin encounter.
We may then explore the nearby Paulet Island ...
This is usually a good area to get out in the kayaks ...
... and to get out on foot ...
From there, we head back to King George Island for the flight back to Punta Arenas.
Day 8
Departure : Santiago SCL
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