A group of white and black penguins playing on an ice cap, with tall ice structures behind them.

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Fly to Antarctica with glaciers, penguins, kayaking, and expert-guided expeditions.

Highlights

  • Skip the Drake Passage by flying directly to King George Island and visit a Chilean research station.
  • Discover Antarctic wilderness alongside expert naturalists and polar captains.
  • Take scenic hikes past mountains and glaciers while observing penguin colonies.
  • Kayak in Antarctic waters, often surrounded by curious wildlife.
This is a shared departure operated by Lindblad.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Puerto Natales, Chile
Day 2: Puerto Natales | King George Island, Antarctica | Embarkation
Day 3: Antarctica
Day 4: Antarctica
Day 5: Antarctica
Day 6: Antarctica
Day 7: King George Island | Disembarkation | Puerto Natales
Day 8: Puerto Natales | Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
Dec. 14-22, 2027

Starting price

$14,750

Deposit per person

15% of the reserved cabin category

Countries Visited

Antarctica, Chile

Activity Level

High
Dec. 14-22, 2027

Starting price

$14,750
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

15% of the reserved cabin category

Countries Visited

Antarctica, Chile

Activity Level

High

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