Skip the infamous Drake Passage with this seamless fly-in adventure to Antarctica. Your journey begins in Puerto Natales, Chile, followed by a direct flight to King George Island, the gateway to the Antarctic Peninsula. Spend six unforgettable days exploring the pristine ice-covered landscapes, encountering vast penguin colonies, seals, whales, and towering ice formations. Expert guides lead thrilling Zodiac cruises, scenic hikes, and kayaking excursions for a truly immersive experience. Wrap up your expedition with a return flight to Puerto Natales, completing an extraordinary journey.
Note: This expedition is customizable for shorter 8- or 9-day options. Contact us for details on alternative itineraries.
Day by day
Highlights
Fly the Drake Passage: Avoid the rough seas and reach Antarctica quickly and comfortably.
Wildlife Encounters: Observe penguins, seals, and whales in their pristine natural habitat.
Immersive Exploration: Experience Antarctica through Zodiac excursions, kayaking, and guided hikes.
Stunning Ice Landscapes: Witness massive icebergs, glaciers, and vast frozen expanses.
Expert-Led Adventure: Learn from naturalists, photographers, and expedition leaders.
Activities
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.