Enjoy the beautiful Antarctic on this fantastic 7-day small ship fly-sail voyage. Leaving from Punta Arenas, fly over Cape Horn and the Drake Passage to reach Antarctica. See penguin colonies, towering icebergs, and extraordinary landscapes as you spend a day in Antarctica. Then sail across the mythical waters of the Drake Passage to Cape Horn, and then on to Ushuaia, Argentina.

Highlights

Marvel at the overwhelming beauty of Antarctica’s South Shetland Islands
Look for unique Antarctic wildlife such as sea birds, seals, and whales
Visit a penguin colony and take advantage of the endless Antarctic views
Discover the famous and rarely visited Cape Horn

Activities

Places Visited

Trip Type:

Small Ship

Activity Level: Relaxed

Full Itinerary

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Day 1: Punta Arenas, Chile

Hotels
1 Dinner

Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, where you are welcomed by the staff and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your voyage 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. Please note: Passengers must be in Punta Arenas by 2 PM, at the latest. Pick-up at the Punta Arenas airport and transfer to the hotel cannot be guaranteed for travelers arriving later than 2 PM.

Day 2: Flight to Antarctica | Embark

Ship
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Your Antarctic adventure begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands, where you transfer to your expedition vessel and begin your Antarctic Adventure.

Day 3: Exploring Antarctica

Ship
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Marvel at the overwhelming beauty of Antarctica’s South Shetland Islands. Sail in ice-filled bays while enjoying the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Board a Zodiac for a memorable shore visit to a penguin colony and take advantage of the endless Antarctic daylight to explore well into the evening.

Day 4-5: Drake Passage

Ship
2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Head north through the Drake Passage and attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations. In the company of expert guides, watch for wildlife from the glass-enclosed lounge or from the outside decks. You may spot magnificent sea birds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as different species of whales.

Day 6: Cape Horn | Port Williams

Ship
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Weather permitting, board a Zodiac and be one of the few privileged adventurers to step foot on legendary Cape Horn! Discover this famous and rarely visited island before continuing your journey. Sail along the Beagle Channel towards Port Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world. Explore the surroundings before setting sail to Ushuaia, Argentina.

Day 7: Ushuaia | Disembark

1 Breakfast

Arrive in Ushuaia, where your journey ends.

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Hebridean Sky Air Cruises

Hebridean Sky is a luxurious small, all-suite expedition vessel. She was built in 1992 and refurbished in 2005. Newly renovated in 2016, the Hebridean Sky has been transformed into one of the finest small ships in the world.

Punta Arenas - Hotels

Hostal Terra Sur

Hostal Terra Sur is located in Punta Arenas City the capital of the Region of Magallanes and the Chilean Antarctic. Enjoy the comfort of home in this hostel, as you venture on for your Patagonian adventures.

The hotel surrounded in beautiful white snow

Hotel Plaza Punta Arenas

If you are traveling to Punta Arenas as a tourist or on business, Hotel Plaza will do everything to make your stay enjoyable. They guarantee comfort in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. In front of the Plaza de Armas in the heart of the commercial and financial center, the hotel is open all year round willing to offer you the best services on your Patagonia tour.

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Hotel Jose Nogueira

José Nogueira hotel has 22 rooms, including five suites, exquisitely decorated with all services and comfort of a grand hotel. For its operation the hotel restored an old mansion that has been declared a National Monument. The available spaces were adapted so that the structure of the building would not be charger and therefore all of the rooms are not exactly the same.

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Dates & Prices

Per person starting at

$4,995

Notes

Please note: Passengers must be in Punta Arenas by 2 PM, at the latest. Pick-up at the Punta Arenas airport and transfer to the hotel cannot be guaranteed for travelers arriving later than 2 PM.

Included in the rate:

1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar, with a welcome dinner including drinks on Day 1 OR 1 overnight upon Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica, depending on point of embarkation/disembarkation. Please note: this complimentary hotel night applies only to travelers staying in double occupancy rooms. Solo travelers will be charged an additional single supplement.
Transfer hotel/airport
Flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island
Ship cruise
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 ship
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

Not included in the rate:

Accommodation, meals, excursions and transfers other than those included in the program.
Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar
Personal 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

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This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.

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