Your adventure begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in southern Patagonia. There are many museums, restaurants and shops to enjoy here if you arrive in the morning. In the afternoon you will be welcomed by a Quark Expeditions representative, you'll then enjoy a welcome dinner and briefing.

Embark your charter flight and cross the Drake Passage in only a few hours and arrive at King George Island. Your first glimpse of dramatic Antarctic landscapes will be from a unique perspective, as your plane descends for landing in the South Shetland Islands. After landing you'll transfer by Zodiac to your ship.

There are few places in the world as evocative as Antarctica. It is indescribable and can only be fully appreciated through your own eyes. Enjoy daily excursions including Zodiac cruises' in search of whales and icebergs, and hikes to penguin rookeries. From the booming sound of a calving glacier to the thrill of spotting apex predators like leopard seals and killer whales in action, you'll wake up early and welcome each day with a sense of adventure and a desire to explore during this unrivalled travel experience.

After a week of exploration, you'll say goodbye to your Expedition Team and disembark at King George Island. You'll then take the two-and-a-half-hour flight across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas, Chile, bringing your adventure in Antarctica to an end. Enjoy an evening to yourself.

After breakfast, continue your travels in the region or make your way to the airport for your flight home

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