From $ 9675.00 /
£ 6050.00 per person
10 Days
Special Offer
10% off booking for 2012 if you pay deposit before December 31, 2011
In summary: See Antarctica up close and from the air in this combination cruise. Sail one way and fly the back aboard a small Antarctic expedition ship for close up looks at the nature and stunning scenery of frozen Antarctica.
Highlights
- See the ''Frozen Planet' in small zodiacs and on walks on Antarctica
- Expert Polar guides
- Sail past icebergs and killer whales
- Unforgettable other-worldly scenery
Day 1. Arrive Punta Arenas, Chile
On arrival into Punta Arenas in southern Chile we will pick you up from the airport and take you to your city center hotel.
Day 2. Fly to Antarctica
Board your plane to fly south to Fildes Bay on the Antarctic Peninsular where you will meet your Antarctic Dream Cruise ship. Afternoon visit to Chilean Base Frei.
Day 3. Antarctic Sound
Go ashore to observe Gentoo and Adelie penguins. Continue to Brown Bluff ; a cliff surrounded by incredible glaciers.
Day 4. Paulet Island
Go ashore for a visit to a huge Adelie penguin colony and blue eyed shags. Find out about the history of exploration in this area.
Day 5. Paradise Bay
Disembark at Cuverville Island; home of the biggest Gentoo penguin colony. Continue to Paradise Bay for spectacular scenery with high mountains on either side. Take a zodiac boat ride along the coast.
Day 6. Deception Island
Explore the coast of South Shetland Island with disembarkation to explore the wildlife and scenery.
Day 7. Drake's Passage
Cross the high seas followed by albatross, storm petrels and other sea birds.
Day 8. Drake's Passage
Continue on return journey to South America
Day 9. Arrive Ushuaia
Arrive to the most southerly town in the Americas; Ushuaia. We will pick you up from your ship and take you to your cozy hotel.
Day 10. Buenos Aires
Fly to the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires and home.
Customize this Itinerary
- Explore Buenos Aires: The home of the Tango
- Discover Patagonia: From Torres del Paine to El Calafate
- Enjoy the wine growing valleys around Santiago
- Add on an exciting camping right on the ice in Antarctica
Included
- 8 Day Cruise aboard Antarcic Dream
- Flight from Punta Arenas, Chile to Antarctic Peninsular
- Hotel in Santiago and Ushuaia
- All trasfers