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Antarctic Fly & Cruise Safari

4.6/5 From 23 Reviews

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If you’re keen to fly to Antarctica instead of sailing, this 8-day trip is ideal, with a choice of dates in December and January. Travel on outstanding modern expedition ships with a maximum of 140 passengers. Active adventurers can enjoy additional optional activities such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.

Trip Summary

  • 4 full days in Antarctica = 8 planned ‘off ship’ excursions
  • Access Antarctica in just 2 hours by flying instead of sailing for 2 days
  • Antarctic operational experience since 1992
  • Impressively high expedition staff to guest ratio of 1:6
  • Expedition starts and finishes in Punta Arenas, Chile
  • Choice of 2 sleek expedition ships with capacity for 138 & 140 guests
  • Optional extra activities such as kayaking, one-off paddle and stand-up paddleboarding (select departures, additional cost)
  • Complimentary pre and post-cruise hotel nights in Punta Arenas
  • Complimentary 3-in-1 expedition parka jacket
  • House alcoholic drinks included with dinner & during evening bar service

Trip Overview

Route
Trip length
8 Days
Ship Comfort
Comfort & Adventure
Ship
Ocean Explorer
Total guests
138

From

$13,421 - $32,890

Operator's Itinerary

Landmarks potentially visited on Antarctic Fly & Cruise Safari

NOTE: While choosing to fly to/from Antarctica is the most expedient option, it's also more weather dependent than travelling by ship across the Drake Passage. Charter flights to/from Antarctica operate on a very flexible schedule to accommodate the changeable weather conditions. As a result, flight timings may be brought forward or delayed to ensure safe operating conditions. To discuss in more detail, please get in touch. This itinerary is for guidance only, as each voyage will vary depending on ice and weather conditions as well as taking advantage of impromptu wildlife opportunities.

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Our team has visited Antarctica over 150 times and has 100 collective years of polar experience, so from which trip is right for you to what shoes to bring - there’s no question we can’t answer.

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We leave nothing to chance in delivering your perfect trip and have over 6500 happy travellers to show for it. With a dedicated Antarctic co-ordinator & support throughout - you’re in safe hands.

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What our customers think of Antarctic Fly & Cruise Safari

10/10 - Very well organized and executed. The team worked hard to make the experience meaningful and safe.

Travelled: January 2024

Ordean Oskvig - USA

10/10 - great value; great weather; great sites.

Travelled: January 2024

Valerie Leifer - USA

10/10 - Everything was executed well. So happy to skip the 2 day crossing to and back.

Travelled: December 2023

Tim Crosson - USA

10/10 – Flying over the Drake is a must. Great luxury boat and well-trained staff.

Travelled: December 2023

Francis John Abrams - USA

Most memorable moment? Waking up to whales circling our ship.

Travelled: December 2023

Julian Peise - Germany

The team is marvellous, so passionate and professional with what they are doing. I like the fact that they are enjoying the excursions as much as we do. Even our mood got influenced by their passion and love of the marine world there.

Travelled: December 2023

Helen Chan - Hong Kong

10/10 - Expedition team and entire staff and crew made me feel so welcome and excited. They exceeded my expectations for what to anticipate on this trip, especially because I went solo.

Travelled: December 2023

Dianne Salcedo - USA

I'd recommend taking the Fly the Drake trip with Swoop.

Travelled: March 2023

Mary Ceren - USA

Most memorable moment? Kayaking among icebergs and having a whale come up near us, seeing penguins swimming and some seals on an iceberg, and glacier calving.

Travelled: February 2023

Grace Hsu - USA

10/10 - The experience and experts were class act

Travelled: December 2022

Dawn Cerrone - USA

Great experience in emerging into the Antarctic wildlife environments. Interacting with expedition team members and learning from their knowledge and skills. Excellent atmosphere for friendship with other participants during the entire trip.

Travelled: December 2022

Zheng Lu - USA

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