Join the crew of the Ocean Nova and experienced photography instructors from Luminous Landscape in this one-of-kind, 10-day photography air-cruise to Antarctica. This unique journey will take you to the Shetland Islands and along the Antarctic Peninsula, where you can learn how to take professional pictures from the experts at Luminous Landscapes. This voyage is truly an adventure of a lifetime!
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Santiago and check into the hotel at any time of the day. In the evening, meet fellow shipmates in the hotel bar to discuss the exciting adventure ahead, if you wish.
Day 2: Fly to Punta Arenas
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
In the morning, meet in the hotel lobby and transfer to the airport where you board your flight to Punta Arenas. Staff members from Antarctica XXI will greet you upon arrival and transfer you to the hotel. In the late afternoon, attend a brief meeting to learn important information and essential guidelines that pertain to your voyage. Afterwards, enjoy a welcome dinner that incorporates a typical regional menu.
Day 3: King George Island
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Your Antarctic journey begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. The first part of the adventure takes you to the area surrounding Chile's Frei Station and Russia's Bellingshausen station. Then, board a Zodiac and cruise to your expedition vessel, the Ocean Nova.
Day 4-7: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Spend the next four days cruising between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Each day, disembark by Zodiac to explore the landscape with expert polar guides. Between Zodiac excursions, sail among majestic icebergs and ice-filled fjords with the company of sea birds, seals, penguins and whales. Enjoy views from the deck or from the glass-enclosed lounge. A series of engaging lectures and presentations will be offered on board as well.
Flexibility is key to a successful voyage in Antarctica, as weather conditions and wildlife sitings provide changing opportunities for the ship's route. The Expedition Team works to provide a unique and extraordinary itinerary for each voyage to offer the best possible overviews of the Antarctic environment. Your journey may include visits to Paulet Island, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Hope Bay, Deception Island, the Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay or several others magnificent places.
Day 8: Return to Punta Arenas
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Return to King George Island and board your flight to Punta Arenas. On arrival, staff members from Antarctica XXI will transfer you to the hotel.
Day 9: Punta Arenas
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today has been scheduled to protect you against the possibility of weather delaying the return flight. If the flight arrives on schedule, attend engaging seminars with course instructors to help consolidate your newly acquired skills using your expedition materials. You may also choose to explore Punta Arenas on your own.
Day 10: Fly to Santiago
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly back to Santiago to begin your journey home.
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$12,995
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Triple
150 sq. ft. 2 lower berths and one upper berth with private facilities and window.
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Twin
Most Twin Cabins have 2 lower berths with private facilities and a window. But cabins 307, 308, 309 and 310 have fixed matrimonial bedding.
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Single
87 sq. ft. 1 lower berth with private facilities and window.
Notes
- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy. Cabin sharing, where solo travelers are matched with a cabin mate of the same gender is available in Twin Cabins.
- Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person is required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
- Optional adventure activities are available for an additional rate. Please ask for details and availability.
Fly cruises: Children admitted from 8 years old
Classic Antarctica Air Cruise
Polar Circle
Antarctica Express
Sea voyages: Children admitted from 12 years old
Patagonia & Chilean Fjords
Falklands (Malvinas) & SG
Falklands (Malvinas), SG and Antarctica
Antarctic Small Ship Expedition
Optionals
Kayaking: Children admitted from 16 years old.
Hiking & snowshoeing: Children admitted from 12 years old.
Initial deposit is $2700 for Air Cruises and $1700 for 11-day Small Ship Expedition and Antarctic Express, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
We are so glad that we chose Adventure Life. The service is top-notch. Everything is well taken care of and we just have to print the documents and go. Franny even gave us timely updates on possible airport strike.
KC Chan
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
