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Start your journey in the bustling port town of Ushuaia, Argentina. Explore the southern extent of Patagonia with a hike in the mountains or a visit to a café for some handcrafted chocolate.

In the late afternoon, embark on your vessel and sail down the historic Beagle Channel. As you depart, feel the anticipation of the journey ahead as you prepare to reach the world’s most southern continent.

Spend your days at sea with presentations from your Expedition Team on photography, wildlife, glaciology, and history. Take time to look for wildlife or chat with your shipmates over a drink at the bar.

Reach the White Continent and experience a sense of awe and reverence. Each day, take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore glaciated bays, channels, and landing sites. Visit research stations, hike the Antarctic landscape, and consort with chinstrap, Adélie, and gentoo penguins. Look out for Weddell, fur, crabeater, and leopard seals, as well as humpback, minke, and orca whales. Enjoy the serene silence of Antarctica and the noisy interludes of penguins squabbling over pebbles or the boom and crack of a calving glacier.

Stretching up from the heart of the world’s southernmost continent, the Antarctic Peninsula is where most travelers spend all their time on the continent and is the highlight of most Antarctica trips.

On the return journey across the Drake Passage, take in the crisp Antarctic air and watch for seabirds and whales. Enjoy presentations from your Expedition Team and celebrate the experiences shared exploring Antarctica.

Arrive in Ushuaia in the morning, allowing you to continue your adventure onward or catch your flights home.

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Begin your adventure in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in southern Patagonia. You will have time to explore museums, restaurants, and shops before meeting your Quark Expeditions representative at the official starting point hotel for a welcome dinner and briefing about your embarkation day.

Take a charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica, crossing the Drake Passage in just two hours. You will land in the South Shetland Islands, and from there, you will be transferred by Zodiac to your ship to sail to the Antarctic Peninsula. You will have the unique opportunity to see the stunning landscapes of Antarctica from your plane as it descends for landing.

Enjoy the daily land excursions and Zodiac cruises. You will walk on beaches dotted with penguins, take hikes to penguin rookeries, and search for whales and icebergs. Each landing is different, presenting new sights and photo opportunities. You will wake up each day ready for adventure and the chance to see apex predators like leopard seals and orcas in action.

Close to the northwestern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, separated by the Bransfield Strait, the South Shetland Islands are a highlight of most Antarctic cruises.

Visit the Antarctic Circle and continue exploring the stunning landscapes and wildlife of Antarctica.

Travel north along the western Antarctic Peninsula, with opportunities to see seabirds, seals, and whales that you may have missed on your journey south.

Disembark at King George Island and take a two-hour flight back to Punta Arenas, Chile. Once you arrive, you are free to explore the city or the hotel on your own and reminisce about your adventure.

After breakfast depart Punta Arenas either continuing your travels or heading to the airport for your homeward flights.

Itinerary Details

Begin your journey in Punta Arenas, the bustling hub of southern Patagonia. Spend your free time exploring the city's museums, restaurants, and shops. Meet with a Quark Expeditions® representative in the afternoon for a welcome dinner and a briefing on your embarkation day.

Take a two-hour charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica, crossing the Drake Passage and landing on King George Island. Board your ship and sail towards the Antarctic Peninsula, where stunning landscapes and wildlife await.

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Antarctica firsthand. Your expert Expedition Team will provide insights into the region's history, glaciology, and wildlife. Each day, you'll embark on exciting excursions, from Zodiac cruises and hikes to penguin rookeries, to spotting whales and leopard seals. Capture unforgettable photos and memories of this unique and unforgettable travel experience.

Close to the northwestern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, separated by the Bransfield Strait, the South Shetland Islands are a highlight of most Antarctic cruises.

Your expedition comes to an end as you disembark at King George Island and take a flight back to Punta Arenas. Spend the evening reminiscing about your adventure in the city or at your hotel.

After breakfast, continue your travels or make your way to the airport for your homeward flight.