Day 1 / Start of the air-cruise

You must arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM, whether you join us at the airport for a transfer to our hotel, or you meet us directly at the hotel. Visit Explorers House, and attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your air-cruise and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. A welcome dinner introduces you to the local gastronomy as you meet fellow adventurers from around the world.

Day 2 / Scheduled flight to Antarctica

A smooth two-hour flight takes you from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. Your Antarctic adventure begins as you exit the airplane, and the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for the first time. You then board a transfer vehicle and pass Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station on your way to the shore, where you board a Zodiac that takes you to your boutique expedition vessel.

Day 3-8 / Exploring Antarctica

Sail along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales. Visit the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, disembarking by Zodiac each day. In small groups, hike to extraordinary sites and take part in exploratory Zodiac excursions to otherwise inaccessible areas. Our expert polar guides share their passion for Antarctica through an engaging program of illustrated presentations and lead you ashore to interpret the wildlife, the history, and the many wonders of the Antarctic environment. Enjoy spectacular views from the glass-enclosed lounge while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests over a drink.

The goal of this expedition is to sail far south in the attempt to reach the Polar Circle. The Expedition Team plans the specific voyage route based on local conditions and takes advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature. Flexibility will be the key to a successful voyage. Your voyage may include visits to sites in the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache and Penola Straits, and the Crystal Sound. Each voyage is unique and crafted to provide the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment.

Day 9 / Scheduled return flight from Antarctica

Back at King George Island, bid farewell to Antarctica as you board the flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. (Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program).

Day 10 / End of the air-cruise

After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.

Shore excursions:

Landings will be the primary of objective of our trip, along with Zodiac cruises during our time in Antarctica. Landings will include visiting dense penguin colonies, research stations, trekking opportunities and maybe even the southern most post office in the world! While landings will be the main focus of activity days, weather will ultimately determine how many times we will be able to set foot onshore. While on shore, our guide team will be there to answer any questions you have, point out interesting wildlife, geological features and historical landmarks, as well as keep us safe from any potential hazards in the snow/ice.

Zodiac cruises:

Zodiac cruises are great for observing whales, icebergs, glaciers and penguins who may be out feeding at sea. Your driver will navigate around the area looking for wildlife and beautiful landscapes. By the end of the trip, Zodiac cruises tend to become the crowd favorite because of the vast diversity you get to experience on the cruises. Zodiac cruises are also a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your expedition guides. We all have our expertise, and as you rotate through drivers during the trip, you'll be able to get some one-on-one time with different drivers who love sharing their knowledge with you.

Ship Cruises:

In the event we encounter bad weather and are unable to disembark the ship, we will do what we call an “expedition day ship's cruise". This is when we try to reposition the ship to a more protected location while observing the wildlife and landscape around us. During this reposition, we encourage everyone to bundle up, head outside, and enjoy this scenery. During this time, one of the expedition team specialists will likely offer a presentation related to Antarctica Wildlife, History, conservation or more! If the ship finds a suitable area to conduct off-ship operations, we will try as hard as we can to follow through with operations for the day.

A typical expedition day may look like this:

07:30: Breakfast served in the Dining Room (Deck 3) 08:30: Pre-landing Briefing at Panorama lounge 09:00: Expedition Morning 12:30: Lunch served in the Dining Room (Deck 3) 15:30: Expedition Afternoon18:15: Happy Hour at the Bar 19:00: Recap and Briefing 19:30: Dinner served in the Dining Room (Deck 3)

* All activities are subject to weather, scheduling and timing.

INCLUSIONS

• For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, Antarctica21-exclusive group transfers airport/hotel on Day 1.

• For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, one night at the Cabo de Hornos hotel in Punta Arenas or similar with breakfast and a welcome dinner including drinks on Day 1.

• One night at the Cabo de Hornos hotel in Punta Arenas or similar with breakfast on the day of the scheduled return flight from Antarctica.

• For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, enjoy special access to Explorers House.

• Antarctica21-exclusive group transfers airport/hotel on the day of the scheduled return flight from Antarctica, and

• Antarctica21-exclusive group transfers hotel/airport on the last day of the air-cruise.

• Flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island and/or vice versa as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage.

• Ship cruise as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage.

• Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board the ship offering a variety of dishes.

• Dinner served daily on board the ship offering a choice between one of three main courses.

• Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board.

• Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water, and snacks on board the ship throughout the expedition.

• All guided shore excursions.

• Lectures and entertainment on board.

• Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.

• Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica.

• Access to exclusive content on the Antarctica21 app on board Magellan Explorer.

• Contingency Plan as described on page 39.

• IAATO passenger fee.

EXCLUSIONS

Anything that is not specifically listed under the “Included in the Rate” section. For example:

• Accommodation, meals, excursions, and transfers other than those included in the itinerary and the Contingency Plan corresponding to each voyage.

• Specifically, dinner in Punta Arenas upon return from Antarctica is not included.

• Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar.

• Internet connection on board the ship.

• Personal travel insurance.

• Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).

• Gratuities.

• Visas for Chile and/or Argentina, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable.

Payment can be made via bank transfer.

Payments by credit card can be done via Pay Pal, service fees apply (service fees will be applied on final balance).

The first deposit of $3,000 USD per person is due at the review date of April 30th, 2023

A second deposit of $3,000 USD per person is due on July 15th, 2023

Balance is due 120 days prior to departure by October 11th, 2023