Rates Include

• Transfer from Punta Arenas airport to the selected hotel.
• One overnight in Punta Arenas at the selected hotel.
• Welcome Dinner at Jose Nogueira Hotel.
• Flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island.
• Cruising for 6 days and 5 nights along the Antarctic Peninsula.
• Flight from Frei Station on King George Island to Punta Arenas.
• All meals and beverages on board.
• All guided shore excursions.
• Lectures and entertainment on board.
• Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.
• Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica. 

Not included:

• Accommodation and meals other than those included in the program.
• Transfers other than those included in the program.
• Visa and/or Passport expenses.
• Arrival and/or departures taxes.
• Communication expenses.
• Laundry expenses.
• Gratuities
• Personal insurance.

Day-By-Day Itinerary.

Day   1

Punta Arenas

Arrival at the city of Punta Arenas where you will be met by VAE staff, to be transferred to the selected hotel. During the afternoon, you will meet your expedition mates and receive instructions concerning the guidelines that should be followed in Antarctica and the procedures for Zodiac boat embarkation and disembarkation. Later, you will enjoy our welcome dinner at the José Nogueira Hotel, a French-style mansion that is over one hundred years old.

PLEASE NOTE: Passengers should be in Punta Arenas at 15:00 hours, at the latest.

Day   2

Our Antarctic adventure begins

Our Antarctic adventure will begin with the flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island (South Shetland Islands). The flight takes a little over one and half hour. Upon arrival, we will be able to tour around the area where the Frei Chilean Base and the Bellingshausen Russian Base are located. We will gather at the beach on Fildes Bay for embarkation by Zodiac boats on board the Professor Multanovskiy.

Day   3-6

South Shetland Islands and the Peninsula

While cruising between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and between spectacular icebergs, we will enjoy the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Our journey southwards will include visits to some of the most magnificent spots in the white continent, such as: Livingston Island, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Cuverville and Deception Islands amongst others. Our target will be the crossing of the Lemaire Channel and latitude 65° South. Our adventure will be very active, with several daily landings and cruises in Zodiac boats, lectures and a very enjoyable time on board.

Day  7

End of program

Return to King George Island where we will disembark, in Zodiac boats, at the Frei Chilean Base, and head to the aerodrome to take the flight back to Punta Arenas. The program ends upon arrival at the Airport in Punta Arenas.

Transfer to the city will be available for passengers staying overnight in Punta Arenas.