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LUXURY ANTARCTICA HOLIDAYS & CRUISES

CLASSIC ANTARCTICA AIR-CRUISE

8 days from £10,900 per person
TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL

A TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAY DESIGNED BY SPECIALISTS

At The Ultimate Travel Company, all our holidays are created individually to suit your preferences and the Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise itinerary can be used for inspiration or as a starting point for your luxury Antarctica holidays. Whether you prefer a different style of accommodation, a greater focus on a particular experience or wish to include extra stops on your journey, our experts will design an itinerary that is entirely unique to you.

LUXURY ANTARCTICA HOLIDAYS

ABOUT THE ITINERARY

The advantage of flying to Antarctica? You spend less time at sea and more time exploring a choice of spectacular destinations.

Take the Classic Antarctic Air-Cruise and fly from Punta Arenas to join your ship in the South Shetland Islands. From there, you cruise to the awe-inspiring beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula’s western coast with its monumental icebergs and stunning fjords.

You also have the option of flying in one direction, to or from Punta Arenas, and cruising in the other – either to or from Ushuaia. It’s your choice.

The Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise is available on the Ocean Nova, Magellan Explorer and the soon to be operating Magellan Discover(from December 2026).

Ocean Nova – Sturdy and nimble, this ship was built to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland and is ideally suited for Antarctic expeditions. Max number of passengers per fly-cruise: 67

Magellan Explorer and Magellan Discoverer – Featuring a modern design and innovative technologies, this expedition vessel was custom-built for our Antarctic air-cruises. Max number of passengers per fly-cruise: 73

PLEASE NOTE: All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. The on-board expedition leader will determine the final itinerary. Flexibility is paramount for Antarctic expedition cruises.

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Day 1

PUNTA ARENAS

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 adventurers.

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Day 2

FLY TO ANTARCTICA

Begin your Antarctic air-cruise 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. You then walk 2-km (1.25-mi), passing Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station, to reach the shore and board a Zodiac that will take you to your boutique expedition vessel.

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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.

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Day 7

FLY 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

FLY HOME

Today, your air-cruise officially ends. After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.

THE PRICE BREAKDOWN
8 days from £10,900 per person

PRICE INCLUDES

  • Flights between Chile and Antarctica
  • Transfers
  • Accommodation in Punta Arenas pre and post Antarctica (with bed & breakfast)
  • Full board on the ship
  • Activities in Antarctica (not including kayaking)
  • All port and landing fees
  • Loan of boots to be worn in Antarctica

PRICE EXCLUDES

  • International flights to Chile
  • Domestic flights to Punta Arenas
  • Insurance
  • Gratuities

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From our very first phone call, The Ultimate Travel Company provided excellent service. We shared our ideas and they came back with a proposal that included everything we wanted – then improved it with thoughtful suggestions. We were especially impressed that our tailor-made holiday was competitively priced. Once on the ground, everything ran smoothly. We were met at each airport, stayed in fantastic hotels, and had a brilliant guide for our trek. A truly enjoyable and well-managed trip from start to finish.
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