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Punta Arenas to Ushuaia - Example 11 Day Cruise aboard Polar Pioneer
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Experience the best of Antarctica on this 11-day fly and sail cruise adventure from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia. Enjoy land visits to historic research huts and working scientific stations, as well as daily shore visits and Zodiac cruises surrounded by massive icebergs, ancient glaciers, pristine beauty and vast landscapes. This itinerary features the best of Antarctica across ten days and allows you more exploration time, with only one crossing of the Drake Passage.
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Highlights
  • Observe some of the Antarctic Peninsula's largest penguin colonies
  • Get up close with tabular icebergs in the ice-filled Weddell Sea
  • Enjoy exciting shore excursions for dramatic views of volcanic landscapes
  • Take advantage of the long summer days for more exploration time
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Punta Arenas, Chile

Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile for an overnight. Catch up with your fellow expeditioners and find out more about your charter flight to King George Island where you must board your ship.

Day 2: Fly to King George Island | Embark

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
This morning transfer to the airport to board your charter flight to King George Island. Upon arrival meet your expedition team and board Polar Pioneer for the start of your Antarctic adventure!

Day 3-5: Antarctic Peninsula's East Coast, Weddell Sea

  • Ship
  • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Spend the next few days exploring the ice-filled Weddell Sea where weather systems and shifting pack ice dictate your schedule. Visit Paulet Island or Brown Bluff, witness some of the largest colonies of Adele and Gentoo penguins, and spend time looking for fossils on Seymour Island with an expert geologist. Have the chance to experience some exciting shore excursions for dramatic panoramas of volcanic landscapes and tabular icebergs.

Day 6-8: Antarctic Peninsula's West Coast

  • Ship
  • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Arrive to the west side of the peninsula and spend time exploring some of Antarctica’s history, with visits to some historic huts and research stations. Hope to step foot in Half Moon Bay, cruise the spectacular Lemaire Channel and more. Keep watch for more mesmerising icebergs and whales!

Day 9-10: Drake Passage

  • Ship
  • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
As your ship makes its way back north across the Drake Passage, enjoy some free time to relax and reflect on your adventure. If time and weather permit, round Cape horn and enjoy a celebratory dinner.

Day 11: Ushuaia, Argentina | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
After sailing up the Beagle Channel this morning, enjoy your last breakfast with your fellow expeditioners, before disembarking in Ushuaia, Argentina.

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Polar Pioneer

Enjoy a drink at the bar.
Polar Pioneer's dining room.
Polar Pioneer's bar and lounge.

Punta Arenas - Hotels

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Polar Pioneer's Public Twin Cabin.
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Twin Shared
Twin Shared Cabins have two lower bunks, a desk, small washbasin, ample storage and hanging space and portholes. Showers and toilets are very close by and are shared with other Main Deck cabins.

Notes

Please note that all of Polar Pioneer itineraries are at the mercy of weather conditions and not all landings are guaranteed. These itineraries are flexible and will change voyage to voyage, allowing the best chance to make the most of surprising wildlife displays and unexpected opportunities.

- Rates represent costs per person, double or triple occupancy. Request the Twin or Triple Share Program where you are matched with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if a cabin mate is not found for you, no single supplement will be charged.

- Single costs are 1.7 times the twin rate
Included
  • 10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners
  • 10 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information
  • Beer, House Wine, and Soft Drinks with Dinner 
  • Educational Lectures and Guiding Services from Expedition Team 
  • Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consult)
  • Port Surcharges, Permits, and Landing Fees
  • Captain's Welcome and Farewell drinks including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
  • A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket
  • Complimentary use of Muck boots during the voyage
  • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
  • All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
  • On-board accommodation during voyage including daily cabin service
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Passport and Applicable Visa Expenses
  • Airport Departure Tax - Airport arrival or departure taxes
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, Wi-Fi, email or phone charges
  • Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
  • Optional activity surcharges
  • Reciprocity and Vaccination Charges
  • Passengers traveling with Aurora Expeditions are required to be covered by a reputable travel insurance policy that includes baggage loss, cancellation & curtailment of the holiday, medical, accident, and repatriation/emergency evacuation coverage worth at least $250,000 USD.

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