Day 1: Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile

• Arrive in Punta Arenas, the most populated city in southern Patagonia.

• Spend the day exploring museums, restaurants, and shops.

• In the early afternoon, meet a Quark Expeditions representative at the official starting point hotel.

• Enjoy a welcome dinner and briefing on preparing for embarkation.

Day 2: Fly to King George Island and Embark

• Take a charter flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, crossing the Drake Passage in just two hours.

• Land in the South Shetland Islands and explore before transferring by Zodiac to your ship.

• Set sail for the Antarctic Peninsula.

Day 3 to 6: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands.

• Participate in Zodiac cruises and shore visits to experience wildlife and landscapes.

• Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology, and geology from onboard experts.

• Encounter iconic Antarctic wildlife like penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 7: Disembark and Fly to Punta Arenas

• Disembark at King George Island.

• Take a two-hour charter flight back across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas, Chile.

• Transfer to a hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 8: Depart Punta Arenas

• After breakfast, depart for the airport or continue on your own travels.