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8 Night Antarctic Express Fly South Sail North Cruise and Land Tour

From Punta Arenas, (Chile) to Ushuaia, (Argentina)

Ocean Explorer
Quark Expeditions
5 Stars
Cruise #: 14020141
Sail Date: Wednesday, Feb 3, 2027
Return Date: Thursday, Feb 11, 2027
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8 Night Antarctic Express Fly South Sail North Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Feb 3, 2027
Day
1
  • Punta Arenas, Chile
Your journey begins in Punta Arenas. This port city is situated at the southern tip of Chile, on the north bank of the Strait of Magellan. Once a Chilean penal colony, Punta Arenas has transformed into a vibrant city offering you plenty of attractions including historic sites and museums. Explore the city by day, and then join us for an evening dinner to meet your fellow Antarctic adventurers. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Feb 4, 2027
Day
2
  • Punta Arenas, Chile
  • Air Travel
  • King George Island Airport, Antarctica
  • Walk

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 2 - Thursday - Feb 4, 2027
Day
2
Cruise Begins
  • Cruise Begins
  • King George Island, Antarctica
Today you board your chartered flight to Antarctica. The journey over the Drake Passage will take you less than four hours, whereas our ship-based travelers take two days to make the journey by sea. Your first glimpse of Antarctica comes into view shortly before the aircraft descends towards King George Island-hope for clear skies so you can appreciate the vastness of this great continent! You will have free time to photograph parts of the island and stretch your legs before joining the ship. Once aboard, you'll enjoy your first trip in a Zodiac and begin your exploration of the Antarctic region. ...
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Friday - Feb 5, 2027
Day
3
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
  • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
You'll get a sense that you've arrived on a new planet during the start of your Antarctic voyage, as the pristine nature and dramatic environments are like nothing else on earth. From the vessel you can watch whales swim and feed in nutrient-rich waters and spot penguins frolicking in the water and jumping aboard ice floes. Just as amazing as the wildlife are the towering snow-covered mountains and massive glaciers of the Peninsula, which will be your playground for the next few days. Every Zodiac excursion and landing presents new sights, sounds, and smells. Some landings may be as relaxing as sitting on a beach, taking photographs of curious gentoo penguins. Other landings may provide exhilarating panoramic views of the Antarctic continent by hiking atop a hill. Perhaps you'll catch a calving glacier crumbling into the sea at Petermann Island, or take a Zodiac cruise in search of fur and elephant seals around Pleneau Island. Even common travel experiences like mailing a postcard take on an extra level of excitement in Antarctica. While weather and sea conditions determine which landings we can make, your expedition team will ensure that each day of your Antarctic adventure leaves a lasting impression. ...
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Saturday - Feb 6, 2027
Day
4
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
  • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Sunday - Feb 7, 2027
Day
5
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
  • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Monday - Feb 8, 2027
Day
6
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
  • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Tuesday - Feb 9, 2027
Day
7
Drake Passage, Antarctica
  • Drake Passage, Antarctica
A rite of passage for any Antarctic adventurer, crossing the Drake signals the end of your journey. No matter the sea conditions, you will benefit from having developed your sea legs over the course of the previous four days. While the journey home has begun, your wildlife spotting continues. Your expedition team will be available on deck and on the ship's bridge to help you spot the majestic wandering albatross and a number of whale species, such as minke and humpback. When you're not looking at photos and reminiscing about the previous days, the expedition team will conclude their series of engaging presentations on subjects such as marine biology, polar history, and glaciology. ...
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Wednesday - Feb 10, 2027
Day
8
Drake Passage, Antarctica
  • Drake Passage, Antarctica
Thursday - Feb 11, 2027
Day
9
  • Ushuaia, Argentina
You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning, after which you can continue your onward journey, or catch your flights home.
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