Itinerary
Buenos Aires
Santiago
for your arrival. Your first glimpse of dramatic Antarctic landscapes will be from a unique perspective, as your plane descends onto the South Shetland Islands. After landing, make your way to the shore, before being transferred by Zodiac to your ship to set sail for the Antarctic Peninsula! DAYS 3–6 | ANTARCTIC PENINSULA AND SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS There are few places in the world as evocative as Antarctica. The Antarctic Continent is indescribable and can only be fully appreciated through your own eyes. As your Captain and Expedition Team keep a lookout for whales and seabirds, you’ll be alerted to any new sightings. Our team of expert presenters will deepen
DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE Your adventure begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in southern Patagonia. If you arrive early, there are many museums, restaurants and shops to keep you busy for days. By early afternoon, a Quark Expeditions representative will meet you at the official starting point hotel, where you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner and be briefed about preparing for your embarkation day.
ARGENTINA
Atlantic Ocean
CHILE
Ushuaia
Punta Arenas
South Shetland Islands
Drake Passage
King George Island
Anvers Island
Lemaire Channel
Weddell Sea
DAY 2 | FLY TO KING GEORGE ISLAND AND EMBARK
Antarctic Peninsula
Your charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica will enable you to cross the legendary Drake Passage in only two hours, while far below, the ship will approach King George Island
ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Fly South, Cruise North On board the Ocean Explorer
Call your Travel Professional or a Quark Polar Travel Adviser at 1.888.892.0073 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for additional details
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