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9 Night Antarctic Express South Fly North and Land Tour

From Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

Ocean Explorer

Quark Expeditions
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13945190
  • Departs: Sat, Feb 21, 2026
  • Returns: Mon, Mar 2, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Feb 21, 2026
    Day
    1
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    This quaint city at the southern tip of South America is your gateway to Antarctica. The city itself provides a wide range of jewelry shops, cafes, gear shops, and restaurants to explore before your voyage. Outside the city, snow-capped mountains and hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park offer ample adventure activities if you enjoy exploring nature. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Feb 22, 2026
    Day
    2
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Sunday - Feb 22, 2026
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    You will embark in the afternoon, with a journey through the picturesque Beagle Channel. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled and be out on deck, as the channel is home to a wide variety of wildlife including seabirds and seals. Rainbows are common here too, creating a great photographic opportunity to kick off the start to your Antarctic adventure. ...
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    Monday - Feb 23, 2026
    Day
    3
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Legendary for its high winds and rolling seas, you may get lucky and have surprisingly calm seas. Spend your time in the lounge or chatting with your fellow travelers. As you develop your sea legs during the crossing, our Expedition Team will begin their series of presentations to help prepare you for your upcoming Zodiac and land excursions. You officially enter Antarctica when your ship crosses the Antarctic Convergence, a biological boundary that fluctuates around 60 south. ...
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    Tuesday - Feb 24, 2026
    Day
    4
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Wednesday - Feb 25, 2026
    Day
    5
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Icebergs are the first attractions that welcome you to Antarctica. Massive floating bergs become more common as you get closer to land and you catch your first glimpse of the Antarctic Peninsula, with its grand snow-covered mountains. In addition to spotting icebergs, you'll likely spot Adelie penguins chilling out on ice floes and minke or humpback whales feeding and swimming in the frigid waters. As soon as possible, the Zodiacs will be readied for your first landing in the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Your Expedition Team will monitor the ice and weather conditions to determine which landing sites can be visited. With many sites to choose from, each expedition presents new opportunities for exploring the white continent by Zodiac and land. Swimming in Antarctica is perhaps the most adventurous option to tempt you, by taking a Polar Plunge in the water at Neko Harbour! A typical day in this wildlife wonderland will be spent listening to calving glaciers at Petermann Island, watching penguins waddle around a beach, or taking a hike atop a hill for a panoramic view of Port Lockroy. Whatever you prefer, the photographic opportunities are endless. ...
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    Thursday - Feb 26, 2026
    Day
    6
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Friday - Feb 27, 2026
    Day
    7
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Saturday - Feb 28, 2026
    Day
    8
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Sunday - Mar 1, 2026
    Day
    9
    • King George Island, Antarctica
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 9 - Sunday - Mar 1, 2026
    Day
    9
    • Walk
    • King George Island Airport, Antarctica
    • Air Travel
    • Punta Arenas, Chile
    As the ship turns north, you'll say goodbye to the penguins, as well as many of your shipmates. With only the Drake Passage ahead, you'll disembark and enjoy a bit of time on King George Island before flying off to Punta Arenas, Chile. Once you're in Punta Arenas, we'll transfer you from the airport to your hotel, where you're free to explore and enjoy a final dinner out. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Mar 2, 2026
    Day
    10
    Punta Arenas, Chile
    • Punta Arenas, Chile
    • Air Travel
    Depart for home.


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