Antarctic Air and Cruise Adventure. Itinerary

Day 1 – Welcome to Santiago

Arrival to Santiago and airport meet and greet; transfer to hotel, followed by a city tour. Visit highlights like La Moneda Presidential Palace, Plaza de Armas, Cerro Santa Lucía, Cerro San Cristóbal and bohemian Bellavista. Learn Chile’s intriguing history and about the turbulent 1970s, explore the founding site on Cerro Santa Lucía, and take the teleférico to Cerro San Cristóbal’s summit for panoramic city views – on clear days you can see to the coast!
Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included.

Day 2 – To Punta Arenas

Airport transfer and check-in assistance for Punta Arenas flight; airport meet and greet by Antarctica XXI staff and transfer to hotel. Before dinner you’ll have a pre-cruise briefing and then head to a welcome dinner at the José Nogueira Hotel, a centenary French style mansion, where you will have the chance to meet your expedition mates.
Breakfast at hotel.
Lunch not included.

Day 3 – King George Island

Today the Antarctic adventure begins. Fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island (South Shetland Islands), approximately three hours. You’ll tour the Presidente Eduardo Frei M Chilean Base and Bellinghausen Russian Base. Then, embark on your ship for the adventure, the M/V Professor Multanovskiy.
Breakfast at hotel.
Lunch not included.

Days 3-6 – Antarctic Peninsula Exploration

A typical itinerary in the South Shetlands and Antarctic Peninsula could be as follows. This is a sample only; the final itinerary will be determined by the Expedition Leader on board.
Cruising between the South Shetland Islands and the Peninsula you’ll sail along ice-filled fjords and between spectacular icebergs. Seabirds, penguins, seals and whales are some of the wildlife highlights during the trip. The journey southwards could include visits to destinations like Hannah Point, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Cuverville and Deception Islands. With daily landings and cruises in zodiacs, you’ll have an in-depth on board experience, complete with lectures and briefings.
All meals on board.

Day 7 – King George Island and to Punta Arenas

Return to King George Island where you’ll disembark for the flight back to Punta Arenas. End of program upon arrival in Punta Arenas. Here you’ll have a connection to Santiago; depending on flight arrival time, connect with international flight home, or overnight in Santiago.
Breakfast on board.
Lunch and dinner not included.

From: US$ 9,700 per person, depending on cabin category on cruise; includes internal airfare.