Punta Arenas: Fly to Antarctica for the Night

Itinerary: 2 Days / 1 Night

There is no other place in the world as amazing as Antarctica. This continent is almost completely covered by ice, a desert of water. Covering an area of around 7,000,000 km², Antarctica is the second smallest continent after Australia. It is also the windiest, coldest and least populated of the planet. The search for the Antarctic Continent was one of the last great adventures during exploration times. We invite you to explore and feel the Antarctic Experience, during two days and one night. The only place in the world reserved for study and worldwide scientific development.

DAY 1: PUNTA ARENAS - REY JORGE ISLAND

Transfer to the airport in Punta Arenas to take the airplane to the Antartica, Frei Base. First of all, the pilot will check the weather conditions and if they are favourable we will leave heading south towards Antarctica, our destination. During the flight, we will be crossing the Magellan Straight and continue over Tierra del Fuego, Darwin Mountains and its glaciers. Only islands will compose the landscape until we reach Cabo de Hornos (Cape Horn) and the last rocks of the American continent. After a pleasant flight of three and a half hour we will get to the Antarctic’s airport of Frei Base at King George Island. After the arrival, we will visit the establishments of Villa Las Estrellas (Las Estrellas Village), first site to inhabited by civilians, and the Meteorological Centre. Then we will visit the Sea Lion colony in the Drake Sea on a hike across the runway towards the beach. Enjoy lunch or a snack depending on the place and time of arrival. Then we will take a short walk to the Chinese Station to observe Marine Birds, Penguins and Weddell Seals. Also we will walk through an isthmus to Ardley Island, where Papua Penguin colonies live. After a marvellous day overnight at the expeditions refuge.

DAY 2: REY JORGE ISLAND - PUNTA ARENAS

Breakfast in the morning. We will visit different Antarctic Research Stations and we will be able to speak to the investigators . During the day some time is left to see places of attractions and prepare our return to Punta Arenas.

NOTES:

Program subject to weather conditions.
Passengers have right to carry 10 kgs. during the trip to Antarctica.
Ask for extra weight during trip to Antárctica.
Program is developed with fixed departures.
Program requires a minimum of 8 passengers (aircraft KING AIR) to make this program available.
Program includes 1 Night stay in Antarctica.
Passenger should consider 1 Day extra of stay at the beginning and 2 Days extra of stay at the end of the excursion in Punta Arenas, according to some delay because of weather conditions.
Program requires special clothing during trip to Antarctica.

No special clothing is included in this trip. It is recommended that passengers bring:

Trekking shoes for walking on snow
2 pairs of thick socks
2 pairs of thermal thin socks
2 long underpants made of warm wool or polypropylene
1 pair of warm wool or pile pants
2 under shirts made of wool or polypropylene, please do not wear cotton
1 long winter coat or jacket made of gore text
1 pair of thin gloves
1 pair of thick gloves
1 wool scarf
1pair of ear muffs
Sunglasses with uv protection
Sun block lotion with uv protection
Lip balm with uv protection-
Camera or video camera
Films
Binoculars

Prices are per person, in US dollars:

(Expires: Mar 15, 2009)

EXPEDITIONS REFUGE: $ 3,950

Departure Dates:

November 2008: 18 - 28
December 2008: 13 - 27
January 2009: 6 - 15
February 2009: 3 - 19
March 2009: 4 - 14

Important:

Prices are subject to change based on availability at the time of reservation. All routes are subject to change without notice, due to unexpected circumstances or weather conditions. Please refer to the 'Terms & Conditions' section of our website www.chilepros.com