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Antarctica.
Fly the Drake.

Skip the two-day Drake Passage sea crossing. Fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island in approximately two hours, then experience the Antarctic Peninsula aboard a luxury expedition yacht.

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The experience

One extraordinary journey. Every detail considered.

Curated by Bilwa Experiences in collaboration with Zero90Travel. The supplied Atlas Ocean Voyages Fly the Drake programme brings together charter flights, hotels, expedition accommodation, onboard dining and expert-led polar exploration.

~2-hour flight

Across the Drake Passage

7 yacht nights

Fewer than 200 guests

~6 days

Antarctic discovery
Itinerary

Your Antarctic adventure

Day 1

Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile

Included hotel stay and Atlas Immersive Experience before the expedition.

Day 2

Charter flight to King George Island

Fly approximately two hours from Punta Arenas. Transfer by Zodiac to the yacht.

Days 2–8

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

Approximately six full days with guided shore landings, Zodiac safaris, wildlife viewing, expert briefings and the Polar Plunge.

Final day

Return to Punta Arenas

Weather permitting, return by charter flight and stay in the included post-expedition hotel night before onward travel.

The highlights

Polar adventure, refined comfort.

Expert guidance

A 17-member team including naturalists, marine biologists, historians and photographers.

Wildlife & ice

Observe Antarctic scenery and wildlife, subject to conditions.

Expedition hospitality

Dining, selected beverages, room service and specialist equipment.
Package information

Included & not included

Included

  • Return private charter flights: Punta Arenas–King George Island
  • Group transfers and two hotel nights in Punta Arenas
  • Seven nights on luxury expedition yacht
  • Guided landings, Zodiac safaris and expert lectures
  • Onboard dining, selected unlimited drinks and stocked minibar
  • 24-hour room service and onboard gratuities
  • Expedition parka, vest and reusable bottle to keep
  • Loan boots, binoculars and walking sticks
  • Polar Plunge and specified trip-delay/medical-evacuation coverage

Not included

  • International flights to/from Punta Arenas
  • Visa and passport expenses
  • Comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance
  • Optional kayaking and camping where offered
  • Extra Wi-Fi, laundry, spa and medical services
  • Premium drinks and personal expenses
  • Personal cold-weather clothing including waterproof trousers
  • Additional hotel nights, meals and excess baggage
Important: Antarctic flights and landings depend on weather and ice conditions. Allow buffer time before international flights. Exact sites cannot be guaranteed. The supplied programme states a minimum age of 8 years. Confirm departure-specific dates, pricing, equipment, baggage limits, coverage and all inclusions with the operator before booking.
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