Voyage or Fly to Antarctica

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What we offer…

We offer a handful of carefully selected Antarctic adventures which vary in length with the shortest trip being just six days. Departures are from either Ushuaia in southern Argentina or Punta Arenas in southern Chile. With an office in the south, local knowledge and people on the ground we can take care of your entire trip whether it involves a voyage through the southern ocean or a trek through the southern Andes. Time and budget permitting, combining Antarctica with Patagonia provides the ultimate in remote adventure travel.

We work with a small selection of Antarctic operators who specialise in taking guests deep into this remote and icy wilderness on board comfortable ships with competent, qualified crew and expert naturalist guides.

One of our partner operators is a pioneer of the air-cruise model, a new way to travel to Antarctica that makes the continent more accessible for those with limited time, or those who do not wish to sail across the notorious Drake Passage. Flying one or both ways provides visitors with options that make shorter visits more feasible and affordable. With private charter flights and a maximum of 76 guests on board, these boutique wilderness adventures feel more like travelling on a private yacht with direct access to secluded areas that the larger ships cannot reach. Fewer guests means the service is personal and landings are speedy so you can savour every moment of this unique travel experience. Additional activities include sea kayaking and hiking & snowshoeing.

Founded in southern Patagonia this operator has a base in Punta Arenas. They run trips lasting from six to ten days between 23 November and 9 March and we have outlined two of their itineraries below; the popular Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise and the Antarctica Express Air-Cruise.

Contact us for up to the minute availability, prices and suitable trip options or to discuss how you would combine one of these trips with a visit to southern Patagonia.

We also work with an excellent operator that offers a more extensive range of longer explorer-focus trip options that vary in length from 12 to 21 days between the months of October and March.

We have outlined two of their itineraries below including their epic 21 day voyage that includes visits to The Falklands/Malvinas and South Georgia, dubbed the Serengeti of the south. All the voyages depart Ushuaia in southern Argentina and sail out and back across the Drake Passage. With a maximum of 138 guests on board, the experience remains intimate with a focus on personal service and getting everyone engaged with the landscapes and wildlife. Additional activities include kayaking, camping on the ice, photography and citizen science.

Ask us for up to the minute availability and pricing.

Antarctica Express

A fantastic voyage to the remotest continent on earth, Antarctica. With travel by sea and air, your time in this frigid and beautiful environment is short but sweet.

Highlights

  • Cross the legendary waters of the Drake Passage

  • Participate in a unique adventure to the famous white continent in a manageable timeframe

  • Visit the famous lighthouse at Cape Horn

  • Witness icebergs the size of tanks and immense glaciers

  • Observe whales, penguins and sea birds in their snowy habitat

  • Board Zodiac boats for intimate explorations and landings

  • Learn from marine specialists about this fragile and fascinating environment

  • Fly over the ice during your swift return to Punta Arenas

  • Enjoy long hours of daylight for maximum exposure to the area’s isolated landscapes

Extras

  • Ask about extra activities such as kayaking or snowshoeing on the ice
  • Continue from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales, the jumping off point for the iconic Torres del Paine National Park for a custom itinerary designed and operated by us.

Day by day

  • Day 1: Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina at the pier. Afternoon boarding and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world. Explore and set sail to Cape Horn. Night on board.

  • Day 2: After an overnight crossing of Nassau Bay, wake in full view of Cape Horn. Landing, weather permitting. Set sail to Antarctica and the crossing of the Drake Passage. Night on board.

  • Day 3: Continue through Drake Passage towards King George Island in the South Shetland Isles while enjoying lectures and presentations. Observe wildlife including sea birds and different whale species. Night on board

  • Day 4: After crossing the Antarctic Convergence, the weather changes. Keep your camera ready for your first sights of icebergs and the land mass of Antarctica. Explore the South Shetland Isles with its ice-filled bays in the company of seabirds, penguins, seals and whales. Zodiac landing to penguin colony. Explore into the long Antarctic daylight. Night on board.

  • Day 5: Reach King George island and take a short walk to Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Satation to the aircraft. Bid farewell to Antarctica and board flight back to Punta Arenas in southern Chile. Night hotel.

  • Day 6: Trip ends after breakfast. Transfer to airport or continue with onward travel.

Is this trip for me?

  • Join this introductory and affordable air-cruise to Antarctica with departures from November to March. The trip combines an ocean voyage with return air travel, it starts in the southern Argentine town of Ushuaia and finishes in Punta Arenas in southern Chile.

  • This is an exciting short trip for those of you wanting to experience the incredible icescapes and wildlife in this remote, inhospitable continent.

  • The boat has capacity for up to 76 passengers, all with outside cabins and private facilities. Cabins of various categories are available, depending on your budget and your group size. Single travellers can request a dedicated single cabin or a twin share cabin with a member of the same gender to avoid a single supplement.

  • The trip is available for children aged 8 and older, please ask about any discounts

  • In addition to a glass enclosed observation lounge and presentation room, there is an infirmary, a library, a bar and an exercise room

  • The ship has Zodiac boats that are perfect for landings and wildlife spotting

  • Strict baggage limits of 20 kg apply

  • While every effort is made to adhere to the published itinerary, you should realize that with this kind of adventurous travel, itinerary changes will sometimes be necessary due to unpredictable or severe weather conditions

  • We strongly recommend allowing a time buffer in respect of any onward travel.

  • All passengers will be required to fill out a participation form prior to sailing. These voyages are intended for persons in reasonably good health. You should be comfortable travelling in remote areas and be comfortable on both large and small boats.

  • Medical insurance with aero evacuation is mandatory.

  • The crossing of the Drake Passage can be rough and you should be mentally prepared for this. If you prefer to avoid this sailing, refer to the Classic Antarctica trip that flies out and back from Punta Arenas.

  • Prices start at US$4,995 per person (based on triple share, 24-25 season)

  • Contact us for up to the minute availability, pricing, details and any special deals

Destinations

Classic Antarctica

This unique expedition takes you swiftly to Antarctica by air from southern Chile. Once there you will navigate the waters between the South Shetland Islands and the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula accompanied by seabirds, penguins, seals and whales.

Highlights

  • Participate in this unique exploration of Antarctica with minimal travel time as you fly swiftly out and back from Punta Arenas

  • Learn from on board polar guides and experts about this fragile and fantastic landscape

  • Witness the immensity of a landmass that holds 90% of the earth’s ice.

  • Voyage through deep fjords to reach colossal glaciers and icebergs floating lazily on the ocean

  • Feel the spray of seawater on your face as you approach shore in your Zodiac boat

  • Soak up this priviliged landscape and its resident wildlife on a once in a lifetime experience

  • Observe seabirds congregating in the Austral summer and find endless inspiration for photos

Extras

  • Ask about extra activities such as kayaking or snowshoeing on the ice

  • Continue from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales, the jumping off point for the iconic Torres del Paine National Park for a custom itinerary designed and operated by us.

Day by day

  • Day 1: Your journey begins in Punta Arenas in southern Chile. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon briefing and welcome dinner. Night hotel.

  • Day 2: Transfer to Punta Arenas airport for a flight to King George Island in the south Shetland Islands. Short walk in the fresh Antarctic air to board a Zodiac that will take you to your vessel. Night on board.

  • Day 3-6: You will be spending the days exploring the south Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Each day you can enjoy Zodiac explorations and landings while on board there will be educational presentations and lectures. Each experience will be unique and extraordinary as the team charts the best course according to the ever changing opportunities provided by nature. The voyage may include visits to sites in the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache Strait and the Penola Strait. Nights on board.

  • Day 7: Return to King George Island and board a flight back to Punta Arenas. Transfer to hotel.

  • Day 8: Trip ends after breakfast. Transfer to airport or continue with onward travel.

Is this trip for me?

  • Join this week long complete Antarctic voyage and make unforgettable memories with departures from November to March

  • This trip combines exploring the Antarctic on board boutique vessels with private charter flights out and back from Punta Arenas in southern Chile with Dap Airlines.

  • This is an exciting, relatively short trip for those of you wanting to experience the incredible icescapes and wildlife in this remote, inhospitable continent. During this week long trip you will have four full days to explore by boat and Zodiac.

  • The boat has capacity for up to 76 passengers, all with outside cabins and private facilities. Cabins of various categories are available, depending on your budget and your group size. Single travellers can request a dedicated single cabin or a twin share cabin with a member of the same gender to avoid a single supplement.

  • The trip is available for children aged 8 and older, please ask about any discounts

  • In addition to a glass enclosed observation lounge and presentation room, there is an infirmary, a library, a bar and an exercise room

  • The ship has Zodiac boats that are perfect for landings and wildlife spotting

  • Strict baggage limits of 20 kg apply

  • While every effort is made to adhere to the published itinerary, you should realize that with this kind of adventurous travel, itinerary changes will sometimes be necessary due to unpredictable or severe weather conditions

  • We strongly recommend allowing a time buffer in respect of any onward travel.

  • All passengers will be required to fill out a participation form prior to sailing. These voyages are intended for persons in reasonably good health. You should be comfortable travelling in remote areas and be comfortable on both large and small boats.

  • Medical insurance with aero evacuation is mandatory.

  • If you want to tick off a boat crossing of the Drake Passage, refer to the Antarctic Express trip outlined above that sails out and flies back or check out the longer trips outlined below.

  • Prices start at US$11,495 per person (based on triple share, 24/25 season)

  • Contact us for up to the minute availability, pricing, details and any special deals

Destinations

Celebrating Antarctica

This voyage starts and ends in Ushuaia in southern Argentina. With five full days in Antarctica there will be time to venture further into the mythical and wildlife-packed waters around the South Shetland Islands.

Highlights

  • Explore aboard this formidable ship built for Antarctic waters with its superior icebreaking abilities

  • Unlock your explorer’s spirit and feel like an explorer when you lay eyes on Antarctica for the first time

  • Immerse yourself in this other worldly landscape and witness the wildlife it sustains

  • Learn about the history of the region from resident experts on board

  • Scan the horizon through the large picture windows as you look for whales breaching

  • Zodiac amongst immense the channels and bays of Antarctica with its glaciers and icebergs

  • Enjoy unforgettable wildlife encounters with numerous species of penguins, whales, seals and seabirds.

Extras

  • Ask about extra activities during the voyage such as kayaking, camping on the ice, photography and citizen science.

  • Continue with more time in Ushuaia or we can extend your stay with a custom itinerary to include the best of southern Patagonia with your private guide and all the details taken care of.

Day by day

  • Day 1: Arrive into Ushuaia in the far south of Argentine Patagonia. Check in to the luxury Arakur Resort & Spa. Relax or explore.

  • Day 2: Relax at the hotel or explore Ushuaia, visit the museums and leather markets or walk the trails near the hotel. Evening briefing.

  • Day 3: Morning exploring or relaxing. Mid-afternoon transfer to the ship for boarding. Expedition team and ship staff will welcome you on board and get you settled in. Safety and orientation briefing and Captain’s welcome dinner. Leave for Antarctica.

  • Day 4-5: Join the polar experts as they share their vast knowledge of Antarctica. Watch for wildlife and sea birds as you cross the Drake Passage. Cross the Antarctic convergence into Antarctic waters. Nights on board.

  • Day 6-7: Experience the magnificence of the South Shetland Islands and its unusual geology with mountains, glaciers and wildlife including chinstrap and gentoo penguins and, possibly, elephant seals, fur seals and whales. Zodiac explorations and landings. Nights on board.

  • Day 8-10: Welcome to Antarctica in all its glory. Explore picturesque bays and famed harbours navigating through majestic channels where icebergs and an array of beguiling wildlife such as penguins, weals and whales share the abundant waters. Nights on board.

  • Day 11-12: Time to leave these magical landscapes and journey north crossing the legendary Drake Passage. Special slide show and farewell dinner.

  • Day 13: Disembark the ship in the morning to continue exploring southern Argentina or with onward travel.

Is this trip for me?

  • Join this 13 day (12 night) voyage that sails out to Antarctica via the Drake Passage from Ushuaia in southern Argentina (and back via the same route) with departures in January and February.

  • The trip takes place on a ship built for Antarctic waters with the highest ice rating. There is a full wrap-around viewing deck and multiple event spaces with huge viewing windows throughout. With on board facilities such as a gym & sauna, the ship delivers a superior level of comfort and safety even in challenging seas with its state of the art stabilizing system. The service is personal with a focus on laid back luxury with exploration and adventure at its centre. The aim being to get you immersed into this unique and extraordinary landscape.

  • Sustainability is at the forefront of the experience, the company has reduced their per passenger emissions by 20%. Onboard, the use of plastic has been reduced by 50% with a goal of zero unrecycled plastic by 2025.

  • The crossing of the Drake Passage can be rough and you should be mentally prepared for this.

  • There are a mix of cabins to choose from according to your requirements and budget, all cabins have exterior views with a sitting area with chairs (or sofa) and table, complimentary mini-bar, flat screen TV, telephone, safe, independent temperature controls, luxury toiletries and hair dryer.

  • Included in the ship’s facilities are two elevators serving all passenger decks, a library with computers, fitness centre and sauna, citizen science laboratory

  • The ship sails with a maximum of 138 passengers onboard so no dinner shifts, no waiting for zodiacs and accessibility and availability of onboard crew and staff at all times.

  • The trip kicks off with two nights at the luxurious Arakur Resort & Spa in Ushuaia, a chance to unwind after the travel and enjoy relaxing or exploring the trails in the area. This also provides an important buffer in the event of any flight or travel delays.

  • The ship has Zodiac boats that are perfect for landings and wildlife spotting

  • Medical insurance with aero evacuation is mandatory.

  • The trip is available for children aged 12 and older, children aged 7-11 may also be accepted on a case by case basis (with additional screening prior to booking and completion of a waiver). Children must be aged 12 to participate in camping and the polar plunge and aged 16+ to participate in kayaking (no exceptions).

  • All participants will be asked to submit basic medical information prior to departure with the option to complete more detailed information as requested.

  • Single participants can either pay a single supplement or they will share a hotel room/cabin with an operator-appointed person of the same gender.

  • The operator will do everything possible to complete the voyage as outlined in the itinerary however these trips are heavily dependent on weather and ice conditions and occasionally itinerary changes might be necessary.

  • Prices start at US$10,785 per person (based on triple share, special rate for 24/25 season). The similar Adventures in Antarctica trip is one day shorter with prices from US$8,995 per person (triple share) for the season 24/25. For the 25/26 season this trip is two days shorter with prices starting at US$8,115.

  • Contact us for up to the minute availability, pricing, details and early booking deals.

Destinations

Falklands, South Georgia and Antartica

Prepare yourself for a voyage into this wild and other worldly environment. The sub-Antarctic Falkland Islands/Malvinas and South George are home to some of the most unique and abundant wildlife on earth, one of the most jaw dropping nature scenes you will ever experience.

Highlights

  • Join this epic 21-day Antarctic adventure, the ultimate bucket list wildlife extravaganza

  • Witness seals lounging on drifting ice floes and the comedic antics of penguins

  • Let this magical world unfold as you encounter curious orca, humpback and minke whales

  • Explore the fascinating history of the area dating back to a bygone era when Antarctic Exploration was at its most heroic

  • Visit Port Stanley on the Falkland Islands/Malvinas

  • Experience penguin rookeries with hundreds of thousands of nesting penguins on South Georgia

  • Visit Grytviken, a former whaling station and the final resting place of Sir Ernest Shackleton

  • Revel in the long days of exploration as you explore Antarctica in the height of the summer

Extras

  • Ask about extra activities during the voyage such as kayaking, camping on the ice, photography and citizen science.

  • Continue with more time in Ushuaia or we can extend your stay with a custom itinerary to include the best of southern Patagonia with your private guide and all the details taken care of.

Day by day

  • Day 1: Arrive into Ushuaia in the far south of Argentine Patagonia. Check in to the luxury Arakur Resort & Spa. Relax or explore.

  • Day 2: Relax at the hotel or explore Ushuaia, visit the museums and leather markets or walk the trails near the hotel. Evening briefing.

  • Day 3: Morning exploring or relaxing. Mid-afternoon transfer to the ship for boarding. Expedition team and ship staff will welcome you on board and get you settled in. Safety and orientation briefing and Captain’s welcome dinner. Leave for Antarctica.

  • Day 4: Things start to ramp up with plenty of wildlife to see as we head east across the Antarctic convergence and officially enter Antarctic waters. Shipboard presentations continue featuring topics such as the captivating history and wildlife.

  • Day 5: Explore some of the westernmost outposts in the Falklands/Malvinas, a remote archipelago renowned for its rugged terrain and cliff lined coast. Stretch your legs on farmland and beaches and visit albatross and penguin colonies, opportunity to see rockhopper, king and Magellanic penguin rookeries.

  • Day 6: Visit Stanley’s sheltered harbour and museum. Continue to Gypsy Cove, a national nature preserve. Witness penguins and other native bird species including night herons, meadowlarks and more.

  • Day 7-8: Continue through the Southern Ocean east across the Antarctic convergence to enter Antarctic waters. Chance to see the world’s largest bird, the wandering albatross. Witness a range of impressive bird species hitching a ride on the ocean updrafts. Watch out for whales and your first iceberg sighting.

  • Day 9-12: South Georgia is often referred to as the Serengeti of the Southern Ocean and it’s easy to see why as you take in literally millions of breeding penguins, seals and seabirds. Dramatic mountain scenery, majestically sculpted icebergs and glaciers all around complement the array of wildlife as you travel down South Georgia’s leeward coast.

  • Day 13-14: As we cross the Scotia Sea heading south we will continue our informative presentations and wildlife watching as the icebergs get bigger and more prolific.
    Day 15-18: Explore the picturesque bays and harbours of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands as we navigate the iceberg-rich channels. Visit scentific bases and historic landing sites.

  • Day 19-20: Time to leave these magical landscapes and journey north crossing the legendary Drake Passage. Special slide show and farewell dinner.

  • Day 21: Disembark the ship in the morning to continue exploring southern Argentina or with onward travel.

Is this trip for me?

  • ​Join this epic 21 day voyage with a strong focus on wildlife and photography exploring the Southern Ocean, the West Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia, the Scotia Sea and the Antarctic Peninsula. The ultimate Antarctic voyage for nature lovers and those with a spirit of adventure.

  • The trip takes place on a ship built for Antarctic waters with the highest ice rating. There is a full wrap-around viewing deck and multiple event spaces with huge viewing windows throughout. With on board facilities such as a gym & sauna, the ship delivers a superior level of comfort and safety even in challenging seas with its state of the art stabilizing system. The service is personal with a focus on laid back luxury with exploration and adventure at its centre. The aim being to get you immersed into this unique and extraordinary landscape.

  • Medical insurance with aero evacuation is mandatory.

  • Sustainability is at the forefront of the experience, the company has reduced their per passenger emissions by 20%. Onboard, the use of plastic has been reduced by 50% with a goal of zero unrecycled plastic by 2025.

  • The crossing of the Drake Passage can be rough and you should be mentally prepared for this.

  • There are a mix of cabins to choose from according to your requirements and budget, all cabins have exterior views with a sitting area with chairs (or sofa) and table, complimentary mini-bar, flat screen TV, telephone, safe, independent temperature controls, luxury toiletries and hair dryer.

  • Included in the ship’s facilities are two elevators serving all passenger decks, a library with computers, fitness centre and sauna, citizen science laboratory

  • The ship sails with a maximum of 138 passengers onboard so no dinner shifts, no waiting for zodiacs and accessibility and availability of onboard crew and staff at all times.

  • Single participants can either pay a single supplement or they will share a hotel room/cabin with an operator-appointed person of the same gender.

  • The trip kicks off with two nights at the luxurious Arakur Resort & Spa in Ushuaia, a chance to unwind after the travel and enjoy relaxing or exploring the trails in the area. This also provides an important buffer in the event of any flight or travel delays.

  • The ship has Zodiac boats that are perfect for landings and wildlife spotting

  • The trip is available for children aged 12 and older, children aged 7-11 may also be accepted on a case by case basis (with additional screening prior to booking and completion of a waiver). Children must be aged 12 to participate in camping and the polar plunge and aged 16+ to participate in kayaking (no exceptions).

  • All participants will be asked to submit basic medical information prior to departure with the option to complete more detailed information as requested.

  • The operator will do everything possible to complete the voyage as outlined in the itinerary however these trips are heavily dependent on weather and ice conditions and occasionally itinerary changes might be necessary.

  • Prices start at US$17,815 per person (based on triple share, special rate for 24/25 season). For the 25/26 season prices start at  at US$16,235 per person (includes early booking discount)

  • Contact us for up to the minute availability, pricing, details and early booking deals.

Destinations