Flying over the Drake Passage • 2025 Antarctic Early Summer Air-Sea Chinese Charter Trip
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Tour Highlight
Antarctica, the mysterious land of ice and snow at the end of the world.
It is separated by the world's deepest and widest strait. The storm-ravaged Drake guards the Seventh Continent with 10-meter-high waves. We easily flew over Drake on a chartered plane, looked down from the air, and admired "Drake Lake" from a God's perspective. Reach King George Island in 2 hours, avoid two days of seasickness, and use your most abundant energy to explore the end of the world. Even people over 80 can participate!
Tour highlights:
1. Fly over and avoid seasickness: It only takes 2 hours to cross the "Roaring Drake Passage" and avoid the pain of seasickness for up to two days. Take a chartered flight directly to King George Island and overlook the beautiful scenery of Antarctica from a God's perspective!
2. Magellan, the epitome of polar icebreaker: a small research icebreaker, 1A+ icebreaker class, with more than 200 landing sites to choose from, rather than just a visit to the high seas of Antarctica. With a passenger capacity of 73 people, all passengers can land at one time, with an additional 80% of time on shore.
3. Private charter, customized service: Luxurious charter, accompanied by a Chinese speaker throughout the trip, no communication difficulties, and a unique private experience in Antarctica.
4. Rich experience, play around the frozen planet in various ways: glacier hiking, assault boat cruise... Encounter whales spouting water close at hand, witness the glaciers collapsing in the distance, and enter the kingdom of Antarctic creatures.
5. Wander in South America and fully explore the good times of Chile: from Santiago to Valparaiso, from city walks to vineyard wine tasting... the humanities, scenery, and history are all included.
6. A more in-depth Antarctic journey: more than ten years of experience in Antarctic operations, member of IAATO (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators). A travel service provider that can independently compile the "Antarctic Knowledge Handbook", a professional choice for Antarctic travel.
Note: Polar tourism is special and is affected by natural factors such as weather and ice conditions. The captain and expedition leader will combine their professional experience to develop a daily itinerary, select the ideal landing point, make full use of the long daylight hours, arrange cruises and landing activities, and take you to get close to wild animals and enjoy the polar scenery.
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Itinerary
Day 1
San Diego
Take Qantas International Flight QF27, fly directly to Santiago, Chile at 12:20 pm. Arrive at the airport hotel and rest on the same day.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel at San Diego Airport (breakfast included)
Accommodation: 4-star hotel at San Diego Airport (breakfast included)
Day 2
Santiago – Punta Arenas
We flew from Santiago to Punta Arenas at 8:50am, arrived at noon and were transferred to the city hotel for rest.
In the evening, attend the pre-trip briefing and welcome dinner in Antarctica. Punta Arenas is the gateway to Antarctica and the last stop for Antarctic explorers to rest. Bring your camera to take pictures of the trees of various shapes in this "windy city"; stroll through the town, find Magellan's monument, touch the statue, and hope for good weather. Attend the pre-trip briefing in Antarctica, listen to the professional staff explain the precautions, and prepare for the upcoming polar journey. Then go to the welcome dinner, meet the travel companions for the first time, and get to know the expedition members who will lead us to explore the seventh continent.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; Welcome dinner
Accommodation: Arranged by the ship
In the evening, attend the pre-trip briefing and welcome dinner in Antarctica. Punta Arenas is the gateway to Antarctica and the last stop for Antarctic explorers to rest. Bring your camera to take pictures of the trees of various shapes in this "windy city"; stroll through the town, find Magellan's monument, touch the statue, and hope for good weather. Attend the pre-trip briefing in Antarctica, listen to the professional staff explain the precautions, and prepare for the upcoming polar journey. Then go to the welcome dinner, meet the travel companions for the first time, and get to know the expedition members who will lead us to explore the seventh continent.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; Welcome dinner
Accommodation: Arranged by the ship
Day 3
Punta Arenas-King George Island (with a special bonus of visiting the Chinese Antarctic Scientific Research "Great Wall Station")
Take a BAE-146 flight to King George Island.
Heading south, through the clouds, the end of the world gradually emerges. Overlooking the blue sea and magnificent icebergs from the air...enjoy the beauty of the polar regions from a unique God's perspective. Then take a speedboat to land, immerse yourself in the world of ice and snow, and explore the presence of Antarctic creatures.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; Dinner on board
Accommodation: On board
Heading south, through the clouds, the end of the world gradually emerges. Overlooking the blue sea and magnificent icebergs from the air...enjoy the beauty of the polar regions from a unique God's perspective. Then take a speedboat to land, immerse yourself in the world of ice and snow, and explore the presence of Antarctic creatures.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; Dinner on board
Accommodation: On board
Day 4
Day 4-7 South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Enjoy the beauty of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, and encounter polar creatures.
Along the rugged coastline, the scenery is endless. The pure sky, white snow peaks, blue icebergs of different shapes, honest and cute penguins, seals...
Depending on the weather, choose the ideal landing site and arrange a Zodiac cruise.
Although each expedition is fine-tuned, we will still visit some of the most famous islands on the Antarctic Peninsula when conditions permit.
Meals: On board
Accommodation: On board
Note: Polar travel is special and is affected by natural factors such as weather and ice conditions. The captain and expedition leader will combine their professional experience to formulate a daily itinerary, select an ideal landing point, make full use of the long daylight hours, arrange cruises and landing activities, and take you to get close to wild animals and enjoy the polar scenery.
Along the rugged coastline, the scenery is endless. The pure sky, white snow peaks, blue icebergs of different shapes, honest and cute penguins, seals...
Depending on the weather, choose the ideal landing site and arrange a Zodiac cruise.
Although each expedition is fine-tuned, we will still visit some of the most famous islands on the Antarctic Peninsula when conditions permit.
Meals: On board
Accommodation: On board
Note: Polar travel is special and is affected by natural factors such as weather and ice conditions. The captain and expedition leader will combine their professional experience to formulate a daily itinerary, select an ideal landing point, make full use of the long daylight hours, arrange cruises and landing activities, and take you to get close to wild animals and enjoy the polar scenery.
Day 5
Reference landing location:
Livingston Island
As the second largest island in the South Shetland Islands, Livingston Island is a set of turbidite sedimentary strata with inverted rock formations, strong deformation, and shallow metamorphism. The island's coastline is winding and the mountains on the island are long and magnificent.
When the fog is thick, the island seems to disappear. When the weather is fine, it "suddenly" appears again. Hence the name "Deception Island". The island has a unique circular crater with a diameter of about 12 kilometers. Due to the partial collapse of the crater, a road to the sky was created, leading directly to the lake area inside the crater. The power of nature has made the volcano a natural anchorage, and coupled with the charming scenery, the island enjoys the reputation of "Dream Island".
As the second largest island in the South Shetland Islands, Livingston Island is a set of turbidite sedimentary strata with inverted rock formations, strong deformation, and shallow metamorphism. The island's coastline is winding and the mountains on the island are long and magnificent.
When the fog is thick, the island seems to disappear. When the weather is fine, it "suddenly" appears again. Hence the name "Deception Island". The island has a unique circular crater with a diameter of about 12 kilometers. Due to the partial collapse of the crater, a road to the sky was created, leading directly to the lake area inside the crater. The power of nature has made the volcano a natural anchorage, and coupled with the charming scenery, the island enjoys the reputation of "Dream Island".
Day 6
Reference landing location:
Cuverville Island
The habitat of more than 6,500 Gentoo penguins. Gentoo penguins, also known as Gentoo penguins, can swim at a speed of up to 36 kilometers per hour, making them the best swimmers in the penguin family. While enjoying the beauty of the icebergs, don't forget to use your camera to capture the moment when the penguins jump into the water, and "capture" the creatures of Antarctica with your lens.
Port Lockroy
Built in 1941, Port La Croix was once a British base. In 1996, the Antarctic Heritage Foundation converted it into a museum, preserving the style of 60 years ago. Take a stroll through it, look back at the life in Antarctica in those days, and experience the adventurous spirit of mankind. Write a postcard, stamp it, and send your thoughts from Antarctica to whom?
Paradise Bay
Paradise Bay is a magnificent bay that lives up to its name. Snow-capped mountains, tranquil waters, crystal blue icebergs, penguins and whales... Step onto this ideal continent to view the Antarctic Peninsula and feel the tenderness and sweetness at the end of the world. Press the shutter, and every picture will be a beautiful photo.
The habitat of more than 6,500 Gentoo penguins. Gentoo penguins, also known as Gentoo penguins, can swim at a speed of up to 36 kilometers per hour, making them the best swimmers in the penguin family. While enjoying the beauty of the icebergs, don't forget to use your camera to capture the moment when the penguins jump into the water, and "capture" the creatures of Antarctica with your lens.
Port Lockroy
Built in 1941, Port La Croix was once a British base. In 1996, the Antarctic Heritage Foundation converted it into a museum, preserving the style of 60 years ago. Take a stroll through it, look back at the life in Antarctica in those days, and experience the adventurous spirit of mankind. Write a postcard, stamp it, and send your thoughts from Antarctica to whom?
Paradise Bay
Paradise Bay is a magnificent bay that lives up to its name. Snow-capped mountains, tranquil waters, crystal blue icebergs, penguins and whales... Step onto this ideal continent to view the Antarctic Peninsula and feel the tenderness and sweetness at the end of the world. Press the shutter, and every picture will be a beautiful photo.
Day 7
Reference landing location:
Peterman Island
Here, huge glaciers separate the sea and the sky. Whales shuttle through the ice floes, performing whale tail flips for you from time to time. Adélie penguins are the "main residents" here, and imperial cormorants and Papua penguins also live here. Bring your camera,
Capture the cute elves at the end of the world in your camera. In addition to the rich landing activities and assault boat cruise experience, the Ocean Nova cruise is also worth exploring. Attend Antarctic lectures by professional scholars to gain a comprehensive understanding of Antarctica from nature to humanities, from animals to plants; chat with the photography instructor to learn tips on taking pictures of the scenery; or read in the library, enjoy afternoon tea at the club, and look out at the snow-capped peaks and blue icebergs from the glass floor-to-ceiling windows to spend a colorful time in Antarctica.
Here, huge glaciers separate the sea and the sky. Whales shuttle through the ice floes, performing whale tail flips for you from time to time. Adélie penguins are the "main residents" here, and imperial cormorants and Papua penguins also live here. Bring your camera,
Capture the cute elves at the end of the world in your camera. In addition to the rich landing activities and assault boat cruise experience, the Ocean Nova cruise is also worth exploring. Attend Antarctic lectures by professional scholars to gain a comprehensive understanding of Antarctica from nature to humanities, from animals to plants; chat with the photography instructor to learn tips on taking pictures of the scenery; or read in the library, enjoy afternoon tea at the club, and look out at the snow-capped peaks and blue icebergs from the glass floor-to-ceiling windows to spend a colorful time in Antarctica.
Day 8
King George Island - Punta Arenas
Return to King George Island and take a charter flight back to Punta Arenas.
At the end of the Antarctic trip, we bid farewell to seabirds, penguins, seals and other polar animals, and with reluctant memories of Antarctica, we boarded a BAE-146 plane and returned to Punta Arenas, ending our fantastic journey on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Meals: Breakfast on board; Western-style dinner
Accommodation: Four-star hotel or equivalent
At the end of the Antarctic trip, we bid farewell to seabirds, penguins, seals and other polar animals, and with reluctant memories of Antarctica, we boarded a BAE-146 plane and returned to Punta Arenas, ending our fantastic journey on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Meals: Breakfast on board; Western-style dinner
Accommodation: Four-star hotel or equivalent
Day 9
Punta Arenas - Santiago - Our Lady of Mount
Free time, then fly to Santiago in the afternoon. Upon arrival, transfer to visit Mount Our Lady. Check in to the hotel after dinner.
Strolling through Punta Harbor, you can see the end of the world. It is from here that we start our fantastic journey to Antarctica. Now standing at the end of the journey, we can once again recall every bit of the secret land of ice and snow. Before being there, Antarctica was the ultimate dream of a lifetime. Now, how do you define Antarctica?
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; Chinese dinner
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in San Diego
Strolling through Punta Harbor, you can see the end of the world. It is from here that we start our fantastic journey to Antarctica. Now standing at the end of the journey, we can once again recall every bit of the secret land of ice and snow. Before being there, Antarctica was the ultimate dream of a lifetime. Now, how do you define Antarctica?
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; Chinese dinner
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in San Diego
Day 10
Valparaiso Vina Del Mar Chilean Winery
Sightseeing in Santiago (or stay and visit three South American countries or a longer trip, please contact us)
After breakfast, depart from the hotel to Valparaiso, visit the seaside tourist city of Viña del Mar, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, and then go to the "Sea Vineyard". The vast sea, the silvery beach, and take photos with the stone statues from Easter Island. Return to Santiago to admire the colonial architecture of La Moneda Presidential Palace, the court, the cathedral, and the central square of Santiago. Check in at the same hotel and have dinner at your own leisure.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; Lunch and dinner at your own expense
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in San Diego
After breakfast, depart from the hotel to Valparaiso, visit the seaside tourist city of Viña del Mar, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, and then go to the "Sea Vineyard". The vast sea, the silvery beach, and take photos with the stone statues from Easter Island. Return to Santiago to admire the colonial architecture of La Moneda Presidential Palace, the court, the cathedral, and the central square of Santiago. Check in at the same hotel and have dinner at your own leisure.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; Lunch and dinner at your own expense
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in San Diego
Day 11
Fly back to Australia from Santiago
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to take flight QF28 back to Sydney at 13:10
Day 12
Australia
Arrived in Sydney at 17:40 in the afternoon. Ended the unique South American journey
Note: For the above itinerary, our agency reserves the right to make corresponding adjustments based on temporary changes in international and domestic flights, visas and destination countries. Without reducing the number of attractions, the order of the itinerary may be adjusted according to the actual local conditions.
Note: For the above itinerary, our agency reserves the right to make corresponding adjustments based on temporary changes in international and domestic flights, visas and destination countries. Without reducing the number of attractions, the order of the itinerary may be adjusted according to the actual local conditions.
Tour fee includes:
Includes: international round-trip air tickets from Australia to South America and airport taxes + Antarctic charter flight back to Chile, 8-day Antarctic expedition and accommodation in a double room with sea view on the icebreaker Magellan, all meals and drinks on board, travel and sightseeing expenses to land in Antarctica, polar snowshoe rental fees, scientific research expert on board explanations, senior professional Antarctic guides and Chinese services on board, 3 days and 3 nights South American travel transportation, four-star to five-star hotels and some meals. For more than 15 people, an Australian tour leader will be provided to accompany the entire trip.
[Ticket] One bed in each cabin, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 24-hour tea and water self-service, landing in rubber boat when weather permits, special lectures by experts and scholars hired on board, government taxes, dock taxes;
【Accommodation】3 nights in a 4-5 star hotel in Santiago, 2 nights in a 4-star hotel in Punta Arenas;
【Transportation】Transportation within the itinerary;
【Meals】Meals as indicated in the itinerary;
【Activities】Tickets to attractions or activities included in the itinerary;
[Ticket] One bed in each cabin, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 24-hour tea and water self-service, landing in rubber boat when weather permits, special lectures by experts and scholars hired on board, government taxes, dock taxes;
【Accommodation】3 nights in a 4-5 star hotel in Santiago, 2 nights in a 4-star hotel in Punta Arenas;
【Transportation】Transportation within the itinerary;
【Meals】Meals as indicated in the itinerary;
【Activities】Tickets to attractions or activities included in the itinerary;
The fee does not include:
【Visa】Chile visa fee;
[Tips] Tips for Antarctic cruise are 20-25 USD/person/day, and the final amount is subject to the ship's suggestion;
[Single accommodation] Single room surcharge for land section;
【Tips】Tips for drivers and guides in San Diego;
【Insurance】Overseas travel accident insurance.
[Personal expenses] Personal expenses, such as beverages and alcohol not specified in the itinerary, laundry, telephone, internet and private transportation fees outside the itinerary;
【Extra expenses】 Domestic transportation and accommodation expenses, transfer and waiting meal expenses; extended travel expenses;
* Due to the special nature of the Antarctic destination, additional costs incurred due to itinerary changes caused by force majeure;
* Excess baggage charges (32kg for business class and 23kg for economy class, subject to the requirements of the airline);
* Local participation at own expense and other items not included in the above “Inclusions”.
[Tips] Tips for Antarctic cruise are 20-25 USD/person/day, and the final amount is subject to the ship's suggestion;
[Single accommodation] Single room surcharge for land section;
【Tips】Tips for drivers and guides in San Diego;
【Insurance】Overseas travel accident insurance.
[Personal expenses] Personal expenses, such as beverages and alcohol not specified in the itinerary, laundry, telephone, internet and private transportation fees outside the itinerary;
【Extra expenses】 Domestic transportation and accommodation expenses, transfer and waiting meal expenses; extended travel expenses;
* Due to the special nature of the Antarctic destination, additional costs incurred due to itinerary changes caused by force majeure;
* Excess baggage charges (32kg for business class and 23kg for economy class, subject to the requirements of the airline);
* Local participation at own expense and other items not included in the above “Inclusions”.
Cruise ship parameters/cabin introduction
Total length: 90.7 meters
Width: 116.2 m
Passenger capacity: 73
Number of scientific expedition personnel and staff: 60
Sailing speed: up to 14 knots in open waters
Ice breaking level: LR PC6
Tonnage: 4900 tons
Triple Suite: 40 square meters, 2 single beds and 1 sofa that can be converted into a bed, accommodating up to 3 guests.
Porthole Cabins: 20 m², 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed, porthole windows and seating area.
Veranda Cabins: 20 m², 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed, balcony and seating area.
Deluxe Veranda Cabins: 20 m², 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed, balcony and seating area.
Double Suites: 30 square meters, two-room suite with living room, balcony and bedroom.
Penthouse Suites: 40 square meters, two-room suite with living room, balcony and bedroom.
Single Cabins: 20 square meters, with balcony and seating area.
Width: 116.2 m
Passenger capacity: 73
Number of scientific expedition personnel and staff: 60
Sailing speed: up to 14 knots in open waters
Ice breaking level: LR PC6
Tonnage: 4900 tons
Triple Suite: 40 square meters, 2 single beds and 1 sofa that can be converted into a bed, accommodating up to 3 guests.
Porthole Cabins: 20 m², 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed, porthole windows and seating area.
Veranda Cabins: 20 m², 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed, balcony and seating area.
Deluxe Veranda Cabins: 20 m², 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed, balcony and seating area.
Double Suites: 30 square meters, two-room suite with living room, balcony and bedroom.
Penthouse Suites: 40 square meters, two-room suite with living room, balcony and bedroom.
Single Cabins: 20 square meters, with balcony and seating area.
Single room requirements
Single rooms are only available on a waiting list, if you are looking for a roommate to share a room, please contact our reservations team for more details. Thank you
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