Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage Expedition

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Antarctica, combining the thrill of sailing across the legendary Drake Passage with the convenience of a flight back. Begin your adventure in Ushuaia, explore Tierra del Fuego, and cruise the Beagle Channel before setting sail. Witness breathtaking ice landscapes, encounter penguins, seals, and whales, and immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness of the White Continent. After days of exploration, fly back from King George Island to Puerto Natales, concluding your expedition in Patagonia.

10 Day Antarctica Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

Arrive in the southernmost city of the world, Ushuaia, nestled between towering peaks and the Beagle Channel. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy an evening briefing over dinner, setting the stage for your Antarctic adventure.

Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner

Day 2: Ushuaia / Embark Ship

Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, a landscape reminiscent of ancient Antarctica, covered in lush beech forests. Cruise the Beagle Channel aboard a private catamaran, spotting South American sea lions and seabirds before boarding your expedition vessel.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3 & 4: Crossing the Drake Passage

Sail the infamous Drake Passage, where the Southern Ocean meets the Atlantic and Pacific. Observe albatrosses, petrels, and possibly whales from the deck. Attend expert-led lectures on Antarctic wildlife and history, visit the Bridge for prime wildlife spotting, or relax in the observation lounge.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 5 - 8: Exploring Antarctica

Experience the wonder of Antarctica with daily excursions by Zodiac, kayak, and on foot. Encounter Adélie, gentoo, and chinstrap penguins, witness massive icebergs, and watch humpback and minke whales feeding. Explore glaciers, hike snow-covered landscapes, and cruise through icy waters, all while learning from expert naturalists.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 9: King George Island / Disembark / Fly to Puerto Natales

Disembark at King George Island, home to research stations and abundant wildlife. Board a flight to Puerto Natales, where you will enjoy a comfortable overnight stay, reflecting on your Antarctic expedition.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 10: Puerto Natales / Departure

Bid farewell to Patagonia as you transfer to the airport for your journey home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

10 Day Antarctica Itinerary Highlights

Sail and Fly Combination: Enjoy the thrill of sailing to Antarctica and the convenience of flying back.

Wildlife Encounters: Observe penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds in their natural habitat.

Stunning Ice Landscapes: Experience towering icebergs, glaciers, and vast frozen expanses.

Expert-Guided Exploration: Learn from experienced naturalists and expedition leaders.

Adventurous Activities: Kayak among icebergs, hike alongside penguin colonies, and cruise by Zodiac.

10 Day Antarctica cruise activities

Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.

Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.

Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.

Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.

Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.

It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.

Similar Itineraries