Day 1: Arrival in Punta Arenas

• Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, by 2:00 PM.

• Check-in at the hotel and visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to collect luggage cabin tags and receive information about the voyage.

• Attend a briefing at 7:00 PM to discuss the itinerary and IAATO regulations for visiting Antarctica.

Day 2: Fly to King George Island, Embarkation

• Transfer to Punta Arenas airport for a charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (weather permitting).

• The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

• Upon arrival, transfer to the vessel via Zodiac.

• Settle into your cabin and attend safety briefings.

Days 3-8: Antarctic Peninsula

• Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.

• Experience approximately 18-24 hours of daylight.

• The expedition team will plan daily activities based on weather, ice conditions, and wildlife opportunities.

• Activities include Zodiac cruises, landings to visit penguin rookeries, historic huts, and scenic vantage points.

• Optional activities like polar plunging are available when conditions permit.

Day 9: Fly from King George Island to Punta Arenas

• Board a charter flight back to Punta Arenas (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes).

• Reflect on your Antarctic adventure.

• Transfer to a hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 10: Departure from Punta Arenas

• After breakfast, bid farewell to fellow travelers and continue onward journeys.

• A transfer to the airport is included.