Antarctic Explorer by Aurora

With only one crossing of the Drake Passage, these ‘fly & sail’ itineraries allow more time for exploration to discover Antarctica.  Witness humpback and minke whales feasting on krill against a backdrop of mesmerising icebergs, Zodiac cruise around ice floes spotting leopard seals, set-foot on land amidst vast penguin colonies, hike to breath-taking panoramic viewpoints and visit working scientific research stations and historic huts.

Highlights

• Includes a one-way flight to King George Island, for maximum exploration time
• Discover a world of towering icebergs and huge calving glaciers aboard Zodiacs
• Cruise through the stunning Lemaire Channel, aptly nicknamed “Kodak Gap.” 
• Keep watch for large penguin colonies onshore, seals basking on ice floes and whales indulging in a krill feast!
• Visit working scientific research bases and fascinating historical sites

Quick Itinerary:

Days 1-2: Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile
Day 2: Punta Arenas to King George Island
Days 3-8: Antarctic Peninsula
Days 9-10: Drake Passage
Days 11-12: Ushuaia

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Departures and Prices

Greg Mortimer

27th December 2020 - 6th January 2021

Prices from £10,399 pp

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Greg Mortimer

13th January 2021 - 23rd January 2021

Prices from £10,799 pp

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Greg Mortimer

12th February 2021 - 22nd February 2021

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Greg Mortimer

21st February 2021 - 23rd February 2021

Prices from £8,599 pp

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Greg Mortimer

1st March 2021 - 11th March 2021

Prices from £9,999 pp

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Greg Mortimer

16th January 2022 - 26th January 2022

Prices from £11,799 pp

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Sylvia Earle

19th January 2022 - 29th January 2022

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Greg Mortimer

19th January 2022 - 29th January 2022

Prices from £11,299 pp

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Greg Mortimer

24th January 2022 - 4th February 2022

Prices from £11,899 pp

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Greg Mortimer

27th January 2022 - 7th February 2022

Prices from £14,299 pp

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Greg Mortimer

2nd February 2022 - 13th February 2022

Prices from £13,899 pp

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Sylvia Earle

5th February 2022 - 16th February 2022

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Greg Mortimer

5th February 2022 - 16th February 2022

Prices from £12,999 pp

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Greg Mortimer

21st February 2022 - 4th March 2022

Prices from £11,799 pp

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Greg Mortimer

21st February 2022 - 4th March 2022

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Greg Mortimer

6th March 2022 - 15th March 2022

Prices from £10,199 pp

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Day 1 Arrive in Punta Arenas

Arrive at the capital city of Chile’s southernmost region, Punta Arenas, just 300km south of the world-famous ‘Torres del Paine National Park’ in Patagonia.  Your representative will greet you and take you to your hotel, to rest and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 2 Flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island

You will be transferred to Punta Arenas airport for your charter flight to King George Island.   Note that due to the nature of flying to remote areas, flight schedules are dependant on weather in both Punta Arenas and King George Island.

Days 3-8 Antarctic Peninsula

Your Captain and expert expedition crew will create unique daily itineraries based on the current weather and ice conditions, using Zodiacs to observe wildlife intimately and to access destinations that would otherwise be inaccessible.  Landing points may include the Lemaire Channel, nicknamed “Kodak Gap,” due to its outstanding natural beauty, Half Moon Island where you may see fur seals, chinstrap penguins and skuas, Blow Bluff or Paulet Island where you may see Adelie and Gentoo penguin colonies, or the fossil-rich world of Seymour Island.  You may set foot on Antarctica and hike to magical vantage points or visit historical huts and working scientific research posts, or Zodiac cruise around awe-inspiring icebergs or spot hungry humpback and minke whales who have come to feast on krill.  No two days will ever be the same, and your crew will ensure you will have the absolute trip of a lifetime!

Days 9-10 Drake Passage

As the last glimpses of ice disappear into the horizon, you Captain steers the ship northbound towards South America.  Your expedition team arrange fascinating talks to the discuss the highlights of the trip and to share stories and photos amongst your newfound friends.

Days 11/12 Ushuaia

As you glide through the Beagle Channel and arrive into Ushuaia, you bid farewell to your new friends and expedition family ready for your onward journey.

(This itinerary also operates in reverse)

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