POLAR CIRCLE AIR-CRUISE 2027
Tour code AKSR0077. Multi Country Tour. 10 days, 0 cities.
From $38,995 per person, twin sharing. Next departure 5 February 2027.
Day by day
Day 1: Punta Arenas, Chile – Arrival & Expedition Briefing
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, where you will be welcomed by the Antarctica21 team and transferred to your hotel.
Before 2:00 PM, report to Explorers House for check-in and a mandatory expedition briefing, covering safety protocols, Antarctic guidelines, and voyage logistics.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring regional cuisine and meet your fellow explorers.
Hotel: Overnight in Punta Arenas
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 2: Flight to Antarctica & Embarkation
Board a scheduled two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island in the South Shetland Islands.
Step onto the Antarctic continent and experience its pristine air and dramatic landscape for the first time.
After passing Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station, board a Zodiac to reach your boutique expedition vessel, where your Antarctic voyage begins.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Exploring Antarctica & Attempt to Reach the Polar Circle
Spend six unforgettable days exploring Antarctica’s most remote regions. Sail through ice-filled fjords and among towering icebergs while observing penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds.
Daily Zodiac landings allow you to explore the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, with guided hikes and exploratory Zodiac cruises to otherwise inaccessible locations.
The expedition’s primary objective is to sail as far south as possible in an attempt to reach the Antarctic Circle (66° South). Routes are planned daily based on weather and ice conditions, ensuring maximum exploration opportunities.
Likely regions include the Gerlache Strait, Penola Strait, and Crystal Sound. Each voyage is unique, shaped by nature itself.
Relax in the glass-enclosed observation lounge, attend expert lectures, and share stories with fellow adventurers as Antarctica unfolds around you.
Hotel: Overnights on board
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 4: 3–8: Exploring Antarctica & Attempt to Reach the Polar Circle
Spend six unforgettable days exploring Antarctica’s most remote regions. Sail through ice-filled fjords and among towering icebergs while observing penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds.
Daily Zodiac landings allow you to explore the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, with guided hikes and exploratory Zodiac cruises to otherwise inaccessible locations.
The expedition’s primary objective is to sail as far south as possible in an attempt to reach the Antarctic Circle (66° South). Routes are planned daily based on weather and ice conditions, ensuring maximum exploration opportunities.
Likely regions include the Gerlache Strait, Penola Strait, and Crystal Sound. Each voyage is unique, shaped by nature itself.
Relax in the glass-enclosed observation lounge, attend expert lectures, and share stories with fellow adventurers as Antarctica unfolds around you.
Hotel: Overnights on board
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 5: 3–8: Exploring Antarctica & Attempt to Reach the Polar Circle
Spend six unforgettable days exploring Antarctica’s most remote regions. Sail through ice-filled fjords and among towering icebergs while observing penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds.
Daily Zodiac landings allow you to explore the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, with guided hikes and exploratory Zodiac cruises to otherwise inaccessible locations.
The expedition’s primary objective is to sail as far south as possible in an attempt to reach the Antarctic Circle (66° South). Routes are planned daily based on weather and ice conditions, ensuring maximum exploration opportunities.
Likely regions include the Gerlache Strait, Penola Strait, and Crystal Sound. Each voyage is unique, shaped by nature itself.
Relax in the glass-enclosed observation lounge, attend expert lectures, and share stories with fellow adventurers as Antarctica unfolds around you.
Hotel: Overnights on board
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6: 3–8: Exploring Antarctica & Attempt to Reach the Polar Circle
Spend six unforgettable days exploring Antarctica’s most remote regions. Sail through ice-filled fjords and among towering icebergs while observing penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds.
Daily Zodiac landings allow you to explore the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, with guided hikes and exploratory Zodiac cruises to otherwise inaccessible locations.
The expedition’s primary objective is to sail as far south as possible in an attempt to reach the Antarctic Circle (66° South). Routes are planned daily based on weather and ice conditions, ensuring maximum exploration opportunities.
Likely regions include the Gerlache Strait, Penola Strait, and Crystal Sound. Each voyage is unique, shaped by nature itself.
Relax in the glass-enclosed observation lounge, attend expert lectures, and share stories with fellow adventurers as Antarctica unfolds around you.
Hotel: Overnights on board
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 7: 3–8: Exploring Antarctica & Attempt to Reach the Polar Circle
Spend six unforgettable days exploring Antarctica’s most remote regions. Sail through ice-filled fjords and among towering icebergs while observing penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds.
Daily Zodiac landings allow you to explore the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, with guided hikes and exploratory Zodiac cruises to otherwise inaccessible locations.
The expedition’s primary objective is to sail as far south as possible in an attempt to reach the Antarctic Circle (66° South). Routes are planned daily based on weather and ice conditions, ensuring maximum exploration opportunities.
Likely regions include the Gerlache Strait, Penola Strait, and Crystal Sound. Each voyage is unique, shaped by nature itself.
Relax in the glass-enclosed observation lounge, attend expert lectures, and share stories with fellow adventurers as Antarctica unfolds around you.
Hotel: Overnights on board
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 8: 3–8: Exploring Antarctica & Attempt to Reach the Polar Circle
Spend six unforgettable days exploring Antarctica’s most remote regions. Sail through ice-filled fjords and among towering icebergs while observing penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds.
Daily Zodiac landings allow you to explore the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, with guided hikes and exploratory Zodiac cruises to otherwise inaccessible locations.
The expedition’s primary objective is to sail as far south as possible in an attempt to reach the Antarctic Circle (66° South). Routes are planned daily based on weather and ice conditions, ensuring maximum exploration opportunities.
Likely regions include the Gerlache Strait, Penola Strait, and Crystal Sound. Each voyage is unique, shaped by nature itself.
Relax in the glass-enclosed observation lounge, attend expert lectures, and share stories with fellow adventurers as Antarctica unfolds around you.
Hotel: Overnights on board
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 9: Return Flight to Punta Arenas
Bid farewell to Antarctica as you return to King George Island for your scheduled flight back to Punta Arenas.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The evening is free to relax or explore the city independently.
(Dinner is not included today.)
Hotel: Overnight in Punta Arenas
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 10: Punta Arenas – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Punta Arenas Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your Polar Circle Air-Cruise expedition.
Hotel: none
Meals: Breakfast
What is included
Stay
- Group airport–hotel–airport transfers in Punta Arenas
- Two hotel nights in Punta Arenas (Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar) with breakfast
- One night before the expedition
- One night after return from Antarctica
Meals
- Welcome dinner on Day 1 in Punta Arenas
- Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board
- Daily three-course dinner on board with multiple main-course options
- Wine, beer, juices, and soft drinks during lunch and dinner
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cappuccino, water, and snacks throughout the voyage
- Loan of waterproof boots for Antarctic landings
Transport
- Ship cruise as per the published itinerary
- Scheduled round-trip flight between Punta Arenas and King George Island (Antarctica)
Sightseeing and entrance fees
- All guided Zodiac landings and shore excursions
Everything else
- Exclusive access to Explorers House in Punta Arenas
- Expert-led lectures and presentations by polar specialists
- Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material
- Access to exclusive onboard digital content via the expedition app
- Complimentary internet service
- Premium internet for Penthouse & Grand Veranda Suites
- Standard internet for all other cabin categories
- All landing fees and IAATO passenger fee
What is not included
- Any services not specifically mentioned under “Tour Inclusions”
- International or domestic flights to/from Punta Arenas, Chile
- Meals in Punta Arenas not specified in the program
- (Dinner on return from Antarctica is not included)
- Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar outside meal service
- Personal travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Gratuities for ship crew and expedition staff
- Personal expenses including laundry, communication, internet upgrades, and souvenirs
- Visa fees for Chile, Argentina, and/or the United Kingdom (if applicable)
- Passport fees and any arrival/departure taxes
Departures
- 5 February 2027 from New York@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $38,995 per person@endif
Need to know
- Meals on arrival and departure days depend on flight times. If your flight lands early in the morning or leaves late in the evening, Akshar Travels will arrange the meals for that day.
- If a sight is closed on the day it is scheduled, we will replace it with a comparable sight on the same tour.
- Hotel check-in is usually 3:00 pm and check-out is usually 12:00 noon. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may carry a charge.
Cancellation policy
- 50 days or more before departure: 30%
- 21 to 49 days before departure: 50%
- 20 days or less before departure: 100%