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Antarctica Flights - Skip the Drake and Save Time

(Multiple departures, Dec 2011 to Jan 2012) Strapped for time?  No problem – you can still enjoy a full-scale Antarctic adventure.  This 8-day “mini expedition” carves 100 hours off your trip, flying you directly from southern Chile to King George Island in the South Shetlands. This quick crossing won’t reduce the scale of your adventure – the ship you join explores the Antarctic Peninsula for a full 5 days, just like any other expedition.

We are pleased to offer you this Antarctica Flights option, operated by our friends at Antarctic XXI. Please review Antarctica XXI's unique terms and conditions for this expedition.

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The best of Antarctica without the worst of the Drake.
The best of Antarctica without the worst of the Drake.

Luggage Restrictions

The aircraft has a limited carrying capacity, so travelers may carry 20kg/44 lb only of personal luggage, including the carry-on bag. This restriction is strictly enforced. Softsided luggage is recommended.

Dates and Rates

Antarctica Fly and Cruise Route Map

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Anvers Island - Named after Belgium city Antwerp, Palmer Station (USA) studies marine ecosystems here year-round.
The Drake Passage - Whether Drake Lake, or the dreaded Drake Shake, the area is good for sighting whales and seabirds.
Adelaide Island - Charcot may have originally named the island after the huge number of Adelie Penguins on its coast.
Punta Arenas, Chile - Spanish for "Sandy Point", this city is part of the Patagonian region.
King George Island - The largest of the South Shetlands, and home to research stations, seals and penguins.
South Shetland Islands - The UK, Chile and Argentina hold claim to the islands, where many countries keep research stations.
Gerlache Strait - Named in honor of Lt. Adrien de Gerlache, who explored the iceberg-rich strait in 1898 for Belgium.
Anvers Island The Drake Passage Adelaide Island Punta Arenas, Chile King George Island South Shetland Islands Gerlache Strait

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