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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake, Operated by Quark

8 days
Start and end in Punta Arenas
4.5
2 traveler reviews
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake, Operated by Quark - Exodus Adventure Travels
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 18
Age range 18 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore museums and shops in Punta Arenas
  • Fly over Drake Passage to King George Island
  • Spot whales and seals from a Zodiac cruise
  • Hike to a Chinstrap penguin rookery
  • Experience the silence of Antarctic night

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start Punta Arenas; overnight in hotel (dinner)
  2. Day 2 Charter flight to King George Island; board ship and embark (breakfast,dinner)
  3. Day 3-6 Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  4. Day 7 Disembark on King George Island; charter flight to Punta Arenas and overnight in hotel (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  5. Day 8 End Punta Arenas (breakfast)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

436

Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • C
    · March 8th, 2023
    The trip was amazing and the pristine environment in Antarctica needs to be seen and felt to be appreciated. Quark provided a platform to conduct the the trip in a sustainable manner, impeccable procedures to preserve the environment and also good food to enjoy. Thoroughly enjoyable and unforgettable trip. One suggestion for Quark is to clearly advise future participants to cater 2-3 days leeway to allow for flights delay or cancellation due to the changeable weather conditions. There was a 2 days delay for my trip due to planes being unable to land in Antarctica due to accumulated snow on the runway. This caused a frantic rush to change flights and other travel arrangements for many participants aggravated by the limited internet access in Antarctica which could be avoidable or mitigated if the participants were advised of probable delays prior to the trip.
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    Trip date: February 2023
  • S
    · July 15th, 2021
    I cannot say enough wonderful things about Quark Expeditions. My husband and I did the 'Fly the Drake Passage' Antarctica cruise in January 2020, just before the pandemic. We were blown away by the incredible staff and crew. This trip surpassed ALL of our expecations. If you are looking for a high quality experience with like-minded individuals who love nature, wildlife viewing and adventure, Quark is definitely the company to sail with.
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    Trip date: January 2020

Dates & Availability

8 days
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake, Operated by Quark
From Punta Arenas to Punta Arenas

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