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Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Visit the Antarctic Peninsula, going south of the Antarctic Circle, but skip the Drake Passage by flying instead

Duration
11 Days
Next Departure
09-Jan-2026
Starting at
± EUR 24,285.00
Price per day
± EUR 2,208.00
Tour Type
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Operator
Exodus Adventure Travel
Tour
Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1-128
Age Group
18 - 99 Years
Categories
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Map: Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle (Exodus)

Summary

Visit the Antarctic Peninsula, going south of the Antarctic Circle, but skip the Drake Passage by flying instead

Day 1
Start Punta Arenas; Overnight In Hotel
Day 2
Charter Flight To King George Island; Board Ship A...
Day 3-5
Explore The Antarctic Peninsula And The South Shet...
Day 6-7
Crossing The Antarctic Circle
Day 8-9
Travelling Northbound Along The Peninsula
Day 10
Disembark On King George Island; Charter Flight To...
Day 11
End Punta Arenas

Details

A short, comfortable flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island in Antarctica has you with boots on the ground in no time, overtaken by the sheer magnitude of the 7th Continent. Fully immersed in the Antarctic environment, you’ll experience a roller coaster of emotions, from excitement to exquisite solitude to incredible gratitude for the wonder of it all. You may go in search of whales and find yourself bearing witness to a glacier calving. Or you may plan to climb one more peak for a better vantage point and find yourself in a rookery of curious penguins. Antarctica will leave you in awe, but it won’t leave you unchanged.

Highlights

  • Skip the Drake Passage and fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island
  • Explore the remarkable Antarctic Peninsula
  • Incredible wildlife including seabirds, penguins, seals and whales
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle at 66° 33’ S
  • Travel on a small expedition vessel
  • Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff

Included in Price

  • All meals while on the ship included. Typical Meals The ships galley offers good quality service and cuisine throughout, with excellent chefs preparing international menus including vegetarian dishes, accompanied by a wide variety of drinks from around the world on sale. Breakfast: Buffet style – unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal. Lunch: Three course set meal or buffet, or the occasional BBQ. Dinner: Three or four courses with a starter of soup and/or salad, a choice of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a dessert, with tea and coffee. Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday - please do inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so that our local team can be well prepared.
  • All meals while on the ship
  • Beer and wine during dinner
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Return charter flight to King George Island from Punta Arenas
  • Tour leader throughout and qualified Expedition Staff
  • We can include flights from the UK. Please contact us for a quote.

NOT included in price

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

Travel Package

 

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Punta Arenas

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Punta Arenas

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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Visit the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, but skip the Drake Passage crossing by flying instead

Next Departure: 10-Dec-2025
Starting at: ± EUR 13,504.00

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