Jumping over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, we invite you to a unique experience that will take you to one of the most remote places on earth, the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and most inhospitable continent - Antarctica. In a little over three hours (round trip) of flying from Punta Arenas to King George Island, the largest Island of the South Shetland archipelago, you will be at the gates of the white continent. From King George Island we will navigate for six days and five nights along the Antarctic Peninsula, visiting the most wonderful places and enjoying the best wildlife sites of Antarctica. During the whole journey we will be giving different lectures to introduce and inform you about this wonderful Continent. We are sure this will be the trip of your lifetime.
Day 1 Punta Arenas, Chile
Arrival at the city of Punta Arenas where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. During the afternoon, before dinner, you will receive information about the regulations that should be followed in Antarctica and about the procedures of embarkation and disembarkation. Later, you will enjoy our welcome dinner at the José Nogueira Hotel, a centenary French style mansion, where you will have the chance to meet your expedition mates.
Day 2 Flight to King George Island
Our Antarctic adventure begins. Fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island (South Shetland Islands). The flight takes a little over one hour and a half. Upon arrival we will be able to tour around the area where the Presidente Eduardo Frei M. Chilean Base and Bellinghausen Russian Base are located. We will gather at the beach on Fildes Bay for embarkation, by Zodiac boats, to the Professor Multanovskiy.
Days 3-6 Antarctic Exploration
As we cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and between spectacular icebergs, we will enjoy the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Our journey toward the south may include visits to some of the most magnificent spots in the white continent such as: Hannah Point, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Cuverville and Deception Islands, amongst others. Our adventure will be full, with daily landings and cruises in zodiacs boats, selected lectures and an enjoyable time on board.
Day 7 Return Flight to Punta Arenas / Return Home
Return to King George Island where we will disembark, in Zodiac boats, at Fildes Bay by Presidente Eduardo Frei M. Chilean Base, and head to the Teniente Marsh aerodrome to take the flight back to Punta Arenas. End of program upon arrival at the airport in Punta Arenas. It is recommended to schedule an extra night in Punta Arenas in case of any delays with the return flight.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 15% total trip cost ($850 per person for Nov 22nd, $1,500 per person for the air cruises and $1,600 per person for the Jan and Feb 2010 departures), and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/mail/fourways.php
Final payment is due 70 (130 days for the air cruises) (100 days for the Jan and Feb 2009 departures) days prior to departure, and most travelers will pay the final balance with a check, money order, or bank transfer. You can also pay the final balance by credit card, but please note there is a 3% convenience fee assessed to all credit card-not-present final payments.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 70 (130 days for the air cruises) (100 days for the Jan and Feb 2009 departures) days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more | 15% total cost |
| 30-59 days | 35% total cost |
| 29 days or less | 100% total cost |
| For the Jan and Feb 2009 departures | . |
| 91 days or more | $1,600 deposit |
| 90 days or less | 100% trip cost |
| For the Air Cruises | . |
| 120 days or more | Full deposit |
| 119-60 days | 60% total cost |
| 59 days or less | 100% trip cost |
