Antarctica: Fly & Sail

Fly from Punta Arenas to Antarctica, sail back to Ushuaia

For those who want to be among the ice from day one and cross the Drake on the way home.

Day-by-day programme

Day 1: Welcome in Punta Arenas, check-in

Day 2: Flight to Bellingshausen Station (King George Island), Fort Point

After the Drake Passage, you will arrive at King George Island, a gateway to Antarctica. This remote location is home to international research stations, showcasing global cooperation in one of the world’s harshest environments. At the Russian Bellingshausen Station, you’ll visit the southernmost Orthodox Church, built to support polar explorers spiritually.

Day 3: Yankee Harbour

Yankee Harbour is renowned for its natural harbour, surrounded by glaciers and rocky outcrops. This serene location provides a haven for seals lounging on icebergs. On Half Moon Island, the crescent-shaped landscape hosts large colonies of chinstrap penguins, which add life to the stunning Antarctic scenery. The island’s mosses and lichens create a unique contrast against the snowy backdrop.

Day 4: Half Moon Island, Hannah Point

Day 5: Deception Island

Deception Island is a place where history meets natural wonder. This volcanic caldera features geothermal beaches with warm sands contrasting starkly with surrounding glaciers. You’ll explore the remnants of whaling stations and hike along black sand beaches while marvelling at the island’s dramatic volcanic cliffs.

Day 6: Mikkelsen Harbour

Day 7: Governoren Harbour (Enterprise Island)

Enterprise Bay combines history and nature. The calm waters hold the remains of old ships from the early days of Antarctic exploration. The bay is also a feeding ground for humpback whales, offering breathtaking opportunities to observe these majestic creatures.

Day 8: Cuverville Island, Paradise Bay

Day 9: Port Lockroy

Day 10: Herveou Port and Pléneau Point (Pléneau Island)

Day 11: Port Charcot (Booth Island)

Day 12–15: Crossing the Drake Passage, arrival in Ushuaia

the legendary Drake Passage — a true test for every adventurer. The crossing takes about four days and offers a real taste of exploration. Conditions at sea are always changing — sometimes calm, sometimes wild — so be sure to bring motion sickness patches or medication to stay comfortable during the crossing.

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