This is a totally unique concept offering travellers the safe and fast option of flying to Antarctica from the toe of Chile in just under 2 hours in a specially designed plane, rather than the conventional approach by ship taking 2 days across the idiosyncratic waters of the Drake Passage.

Departing from Punta Arenas on the toe of Chile, you fly to King George Island in the South Shetland islands where your small expeditionary boat awaits you to begin your cruise of the stunning peninsula. Once aboard on boat, your exploration of the Antarctica peninsula will follow a similar programme to conventional cruises from Ushuaia and will cover all the main areas of interest, including Deception island, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, Cuverville Island, Port Lockroy, Perterman island and Half Moon bay.

This trip will appeal particularly to travellers either short on time, who would like to spend the days saved by flying exploring the mainland, or those who aren't the most confident of sailors!

 

IMPORTANT: Please note that departures are only in November and December.

 

**5% discount currently available on the remaining cabins for the 2008 season. Please call for details and availability

Guide Prices for 2009 Departures

Prices based on 2 people sharing from:

Twin Cabin with shared bathroom     £5,405 per person
Twin Cabin with private bathroom     £5,975 per person
Superior Cabin                                 £6,595 per person

**5% discount currently available on the remaining cabins for the 2008 season. Please call for details and availability

Single Supplements
Quote available upon request and typically calculated on a multiplier of 1.7 that of a single berth.