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Antarctic Explorer
Aurora Expeditions

Antarctic Explorer

12 Days Aurora Expeditions

About This Itinerary

Early Antarctic explorers returned from their voyages to the deep south with tales of a magnificent, ice-covered land teeming with life. Experience the awe-inspiring immensity of Antarctica, reducing your time on the high seas by flying across the Drake Passage in one direction. Immerse yourself in the unimaginable beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula, where vast glaciers tumble into the sea, penguins are dwarfed by soaring peaks and humpback and minke whales feast on abundant krill.

Areas Visited

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Punta Arenas on Day 1.
Charter flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island.
Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
Beer and house wine with dinner.
Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
Comprehensive pre-departure information.
Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
Wi-Fi (connection can be unreliable in remote regions).

What's Not Included

International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
Airport arrival or departure taxes.
Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses or phone charges.
A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account (discretionary).

3 Available Expeditions

2025-2026 Season
2026-2027 Season
2027-2028 Season

Departure

Mar 17, 2026

12 days

Return

Mar 28, 2026

Vessel

Sylvia Earle

Departure

Jan 20, 2027

12 days

Return

Jan 31, 2027

Vessel

Douglas Mawson

Departure

Jan 15, 2028

9 days

Return

Jan 23, 2028

Vessel

Douglas Mawson

Quick Facts

12 Days
Fly-sail
Departs From king-george-island
Returns To ushuaia

Pricing

Starting from

$13,836

per person

Trip Overview

Duration

12 days

Travel Mode

Fly-sail


Departure Port

king-george-island

Return Port

ushuaia

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