Antarctica Air-Cruise Adventure

Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise

Enjoy an eight-day air-cruise to Antarctica.

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Our air-cruise model allows you to fly round-trip to Antarctica, saving you about four days of sailing across the turbulent Drake Passage.

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A Complete Antarctica Experience

Our most popular itinerary with the perfect amount of time to explore Antarctica.

Polar Circle

Duration

8 Days/ 7 Nights

Departure city

Punta Arenas

Ship options

Price range based on ship’s triple cabin and highest cabin categories. See full pricing in our brochure.

Itinerary at a Glance

The Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise is our most popular itinerary. Once arriving by flight to Antarctica, you will sail between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Enjoy seeing ice-filled fjords and spectacular icebergs, while spotting penguins, seals, and whales that call the White Continent home. This trip is available on all three of our expedition ships.

Day 1: Punta Arenas Arrival Arrive in Punta Arenas before 2:00 pm, where you will be welcomed by the Antarctica21 staff and transferred to your hotel. Today, you will have a mandatory briefing with important trip information. In the evening, enjoy dinner of typical Chilean food with your fellow adventures.
Day 2: Flight to Antarctica Begin your adventure with a scheduled two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island in Antarctica. Upon landing the clear Antarctic air will fill your lungs as you walk to your expedition ship. This 2km (1.25-mi) will take you past Chile´s Frei Station and Russia´s Bellingshausen Station.
Days 3 - 6: Exploring Antarctica Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing among the spectacular landscapes Antarctica offers. Each day, you disembark by Zodiac and explore the continent with our expert guides. On board, you will enjoy educational programs and presentations. No journey is the same and flexibility is key to success in Antarctica.
Day 7: Return Flight to Punta Arenas Return to King George Island and bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding your flight back to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival from the 7th continent, transfer to your hotel for the night and enjoy an evening at your own leisure.
Day 8: End of Air-Cruise Today, your air-cruise offically ends. After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.