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Antarctic Explorer Express
Aurora Expeditions

Antarctic Explorer Express

9 Days Aurora Expeditions

About This Itinerary

The younger sibling to our fully-grown Antarctic Explorer voyage, Antarctic Explorer Express is a condensed version of the longer itinerary. It may seem indulgent to embark on a quick trip to Antarctica, but for travellers who are short on time, a short trip to the Antarctic Peninsula could be just what you are looking for. By flying across the Drake Passage in at least one direction combined with a compacted time in the Antarctic Peninsula, our Antarctic Explorer Express voyages are tailored for travellers seeking a quick adventure to the frozen continent. Enjoy Zodiac excursions to explore rugged coastlines, where unexpected appearances from curious whales is known to occur.

Areas Visited

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Ushuaia on Day 1.
Lake Escondido tour in Ushuaia, on Day 2.
Charter flight King George Island to Punta Arenas on Day 8.
One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Punta Arenas on Day 8.
Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
Soft drinks and juices throughout all meals.
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).

1 Available Expeditions

Departure

Jan 7, 2027

9 days

Return

Jan 15, 2027

Vessel

Douglas Mawson

Quick Facts

9 Days
Sail
Departs From king-george-island
Returns To king-george-island

Pricing

Starting from

$13,511

per person

Trip Overview

Duration

9 days

Travel Mode

Sail


Departure Port

king-george-island

Return Port

king-george-island

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