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Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake
Aurora Expeditions

Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake

10 Days Aurora Expeditions

About This Itinerary

For expeditioners who prefer to focus their energy on adventures in Antarctica, flying over the Drake Passage in both directions is the ideal way to reach the white continent. In the safe hands of experienced pilots, your pulse will quicken as you glimpse the first icebergs in the Southern Ocean, where your vessel awaits, ready to take you on an exhilarating adventure.

Areas Visited

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
Two night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Punta Arenas on Day 1 and Day 9.
Return charter flight between Punta Arenas and 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).

2 Available Expeditions

2026-2027 Season
2027-2028 Season

Departure

Jan 13, 2027

10 days

Return

Jan 22, 2027

Vessel

Douglas Mawson

Departure

Jan 10, 2028

8 days

Return

Jan 17, 2028

Vessel

Douglas Mawson

Quick Facts

10 Days
Fly-sail
Departs From king-george-island
Returns To punta-arenas

Pricing

Starting from

$18,556

per person

Trip Overview

Duration

10 days

Travel Mode

Fly-sail


Departure Port

king-george-island

Return Port

punta-arenas

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