Flight to the Antartica
A Real Antartic Experience
Antarctica, the sixth continent, an extremely difficult place to reach even for well-travelled explorers. A virgin land full of ice, mountains and wildlife. This flight, allows us to get closer of the frozen continent in a great but short voyage, including the option of spending a night in Antarctica. The logistical preparation before and after the trip will take place in famously known areas of Patagonia such as Torres del Paine National Park – a memorable journey!
Antartic and Patagonian keywords
Antartica, the last frontier. A land of ice and mountains full of animals adapted to extreme cold.
Punta Arenas, the capital of Tierra del Fuego in Chile. It is a place with good shops and restaurants and a meeting point on this trip. From Punta Arenas we are flying to Antarctica!
- Penguins. The 6 species of penguins living in Antarctica are: adelia, chinstrap, gentoo, emperor, king and macaroni.
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Itinerary
- Day 1 Arrival in Punta Arenas
- Day 2 Punta Arenas. Preparing Antartic travel logistics
- Day 3 Punta Arenas. Preparing Antartic travel logistics
- Day 4 Punta Arenas. Preparing Antartic travel logistics
- Day 5 Punta Arenas. Flight to Antarctica. Overnight at Antarctic camp
- Day 6 Antarctica. Flight back to Punta Arenas
- Day 7 Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
- Day 8 Puerto Natales. Visit the Torres del Paine National Park
- Day 9 Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas
- Day 10 Punta Arenas. Visit the San Isidro Lighthouse
- Day 11 Punta Arenas. Visit to the Loberias
- Day 12 Punta Arenas. Return flight
Included
- English/Spanish speaking tour guide.
- Flight Punta Arenas - Antarctica - Punta Arenas.
- Visit to the most attractive points of King George Island.
- Visit to 'Villa las Estrellas' (the first place inhabited by civilians).
- Zodiac boat ride to Ardley Island to visit penguin colonies and cruise around Collins Glacier.
- Visit the Orthodox Church at the Russian base of Bellingshausen.
- After the first day's activities, passengers will be taken to the Ice Camp, which is located next to the Collins Glacier, 5km from the airstrip. The Ice Camp consists of a main thermal tent (module) set up for dining, a thermal tent for basic hygiene and thermal tents based on two people each for overnight accommodation.
- The following day, there will be a hike to 'La Elefantera' to observe elephant seals and other species in the area.
- Visit to a scientific base in the area.
- Weather permitting, we may visit other areas of interest before returning to Punta Arenas.
- The programme includes four consecutive nights in a hotel to prepare for the trip to Antarctica.
- Entrance fees to national parks, archaeological sites and museums in Chile.
- *Activities subject to weather conditions.
Not Included
- Flights to and from Punta Arenas (Chile).
- Airport, luggage and emission taxes
- Visa, if required.
- Extra activities.
- Personal expenses and tips.
- Any other services not specified in the programme.
- International insurance.
- Cancellation insurance.
Due to last-minute changes by airlines, the itinerary may be subject to modifications.
*Prices may be subject to unforeseen changes due to fluctuations in exchange rates, transport fares, fuel, taxes or duties.
Please, if you are a different number of people than the one budgeted, ask us, we would inform you about your specific pricing, as well as, any extra charges for any other cities departures, if needed.