Feb 11th - Day 1:
Start of the Air-Cruise

Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM, where you are welcomed by Antarctica21 staff and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you are welcomed at Explorers House to attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your air-cruise and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. Later, gather for a welcome dinner and meet your fellow adventurers while enjoying a typical regional menu.

Feb 12th - Day 2:
Scheduled flight to Antarctica

Your Antarctic adventure begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. As you exit the airplane, the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for the first time. You then walk 2-km (1.25-miles), passing Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station to reach the shore and board a Zodiac that will take you to your boutique expedition vessel.

Feb 13th - 16th - Day 3-6:
Exploring Antarctica

Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales. Each day disembark by Zodiac and explore the landscape together with expert polar guides. On board the ship, attend an engaging program of educational presentations, and enjoy spectacular views from the lounge while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests. No journey is the same and flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team plans the voyage route to take advantage of the ever changing opportunities provided by nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience every time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several sites that offer the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage may include visits to sites in the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache Strait, and the Penola Strait.

Feb 17th - Day 7:
Scheduled return flight from Antarctica

Return to King George Island and bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding the flight back to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. (Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program).

Feb 18th - Day 8:
End of the AirCruise

After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.

Shore excursions:

Landings will be the primary of objective of our trip, along with Zodiac cruises during our time in Antarctica. Landings will include visiting dense penguin colonies, research stations, trekking opportunities and maybe even the southern most post office in the world! While landings will be the main focus of activity days, weather will ultimately determine how many times we will be able to set foot onshore. While on shore, our guide team will be there to answer any questions you have, point out interesting wildlife, geological features and historical landmarks, as well as keep us safe from any potential hazards in the snow/ice.

Zodiac cruises:

Zodiac cruises are great for observing whales, icebergs, glaciers and penguins who may be out feeding at sea. Your driver will navigate around the area looking for wildlife and beautiful landscapes. By the end of the trip, Zodiac cruises tend to become the crowd favorite because of the vast diversity you get to experience on the cruises. Zodiac cruises are also a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your expedition guides. We all have our expertise, and as you rotate through drivers during the trip, you'll be able to get some one-on-one time with different drivers who love sharing their knowledge with you.

Ship Cruises:

In the event we encounter bad weather and are unable to disembark the ship, we will do what we call an “expedition day ship's cruise". This is when we try to reposition the ship to a more protected location while observing the wildlife and landscape around us. During this reposition, we encourage everyone to bundle up, head outside, and enjoy this scenery. During this time, one of the expedition team specialists will likely offer a presentation related to Antarctica Wildlife, History, conservation or more! If the ship finds a suitable area to conduct off-ship operations, we will try as hard as we can to follow through with operations for the day.

A typical expedition day may look like this:

07:30: Breakfast served in the Dining Room (Deck 3) 08:30: Pre-landing Briefing at Panorama lounge 09:00: Expedition Morning 12:30: Lunch served in the Dining Room (Deck 3) 15:30: Expedition Afternoon18:15: Happy Hour at the Bar 19:00: Recap and Briefing 19:30: Dinner served in the Dining Room (Deck 3)

* All activities are subject to weather, scheduling and timing.

INCLUSIONS

• Group transfers airport/hotel on Day 1.

• One overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar, with a welcome dinner including drinks on Day 1.

• One overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica.

• Enjoy special access to Explorers House.

• Group transfers airport/hotel on the Day of the Scheduled

• Return Flight from Antarctica, and group transfers hotel/airport on the last day of the air-cruise.

• Flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island and/or vice versa as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage.

• Ship cruise as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage.

• Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of dishes.

• Daily served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses.

• Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board.

• Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water, and snacks on board ship throughout the expedition.

• All guided shore excursions.

• Lectures and entertainment on board.

• Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.

• Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica.

• IAATO passenger fee.

EXCLUSIONS

• Extra excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary

• Single room supplement and stateroom upgrades

• Anything that is not specifically listed under the “Included in the Rate” section. For example: · Accommodation, meals, excursions, and transfers other than those included in the itinerary and the Contingency Plan corresponding to each voyage. Specifically, dinner in Punta Arenas upon return from Antarctica is not included.

• Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar.

• Internet connection on board the ship.

• Personal travel insurance.

• Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).

• Gratuities.

• Visas for Chile and/or Argentina, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable.

• Flights to and from Punta Arenas

Payment can be made via bank transfer.

Payments by credit card can be done via Pay Pal, service fees apply (service fees will be applied on final balance).

The first deposit of $3,000 USD per person is due at the review date of April 30th, 2023

A second deposit of $3,000 USD per person is due on July 15th, 2023

Balance is due 120 days prior to departure by October 11th, 2023