Arrive at any time in Punta Arenas, and check into your hotel by 3 or 4 p.m. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to do as you please before resting up for your journey the next day.

Your charter flight arrives at or leaves from Eduardo Frei Montalva Station on King George Island, a Chilean air base used for Antarctic expeditions with flights over the Drake Passage. Located on the Fildes Peninsula, where Chile claimed Antarctic territory, this base is a key research station. It consists of over 40 buildings, including a school, bank, hospital, and post office, making it more like a small village. King George Island is often called the unofficial capital of Antarctica because of the many research stations there. It is a haven for wildlife, including chinstrap and Gentoo penguins, elephant seals, leopard seals, and Weddell seals, making it an excellent location for scientific research.

Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow, and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay, and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.

CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain can expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs, and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with the expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.

Spend the day at sea relaxing at the spa or unwinding on deck. Connect with fellow travelers, share stories of your adventures, and plan new ones for when you reach shore.

King George Island has come to be known as the unofficial capital of Antarctica with its various research stations located on the island. As a haven for an incredible amount of wildlife, including chinstrap and Gentoo penguins, and elephant, leopard, and Weddell seals, it’s a prime locale for scientific research. If your expedition begins or ends here, then your charter flight lands in or departs from Eduardo Frei Montalva Station, the Chilean air base for Antarctica expeditions with flight options over the Drake Passage. Lying within the Fildes Peninsula, where Chile laid claim to Antarctic territory, the base is an important research station. Made up of over 40 buildings, including a school, bank, hospital, and post office, it resembles a smaller village rather than a base.

After breakfast, make your way to the Punta Arenas airport for your flight home.