Victory Adventure Expeditions invite you to become an Antarctic explorer.
You will be part of an unforgettable experience that will take you to one of the farthest points on Earth. The coldest, highest, windiest, driest and less populated continent. A continent that has been completely sunk by ice, which has not only shaped its topography, but has also influenced its evolution.
This place is one of the only places on Earth that is still pristine. It is therefore, why, it has become an important reserve for the biosphere. Its unique beauty contrasted with its extreme weather conditions, make it an exotic and enchanting destination for all those privileged travelers who are planning a visit to the end of the world.
The Antarctica is an ecological wonder that mesmerizes explorers, scientists and travelers.
On our aircraft you will fly over the Magellan Strait, Tierra del Fuego Island, Darwin Mountain Range, the mythical Cape Horn and the raft Drake Passage. Finally arriving at King George Island, gateway to the white continent, where most of the antarctic scientific bases are located. Here you can also find the Chilean village "Villa Las Estrellas", place where several Chilean families live all year round.
You will visit the impressive landscapes of the white continent, see part of its wildlife and experience the daily life of men populating this territory in the name of science and investigation.
Description of the Programs:
- At your arrival to Pta. Arenas you will have included 3 nights of accommodations in base of double room including one dinner or lunch per person daily at the hotel Cabo de Hornos or similar. If passenger needs any additional night because of the delay of the trip due to weather conditions or others, in this case the extra night is by passenger side.
- On the day prior to the flight one of our guides accompanied by one of our commercial department representatives, will give you a short description about the Antarctic Program at 8:00 pm at your hotel in Punta Arenas. After that, you will enjoy a welcome cocktail in the same hotel.
FULL DAY Program :
- Transfer from hotel to Punta Arenas Airport to board the plane with destination to King George Island (Antarctica).
- At your arrival, you will be welcomed by our Antarctic-expert tour guide, who will take you on a tour visiting the following venues:
- 'Villa Las Estrellas' (First settlement inhabited by civilians).
- Visit to the Drake Passage area, where we will observe a colony of different seals along the beach.
- Lunch or a snack depending on the place and time of arrival.
- Navigation on a zodiac boat to Ardley Island to visit some penguin colonies.
- Navigation to Collins glacier.
- Return to Punta Arenas after a 5-hour tour (depending on weather conditions).
- Transfer from Airport to the Hotel in Punta Arenas.
OVERNIGHT Program :
- Transfer from hotel to Punta Arenas Airport to board the plane with destination to King George Island (Antarctica).
- At your arrival, you will be welcomed by our Antarctic-expert tour guide, who will take you on a tour visiting the following venues:
- 'Villa Las Estrellas' (First settlement inhabited by civilians).
- Visit to the Drake Passage area, where we will observe a colony of different seals along the beach.
- Lunch or a snack depending on the place and time of arrival.
- Navigation on a zodiac boat to Ardley Island to visit some penguin colonies.
- Navigation to Collins glacier.
- Passengers will be taken on a caterpillar truck to the Ice Camp based on Collins glacier, located about 10 km. (6 miles) from the runway. Where you will stay overnight. -Visit to the Collins glacier and scientific bases the next day.
- Walk to the "Elefanteras" (sea elephant colony).
- It is also possible to visit other tourist attractions, depending on the weather conditions, before returning to Punta Arenas.
- Return to Punta Arenas.
- Transfer from Airport to the Hotel in Punta Arenas.
The whole program, which includes accommodation, visits, walks and navigations, is subject to weather conditions, and may change.
Please refrain from touching or handling the fauna and flora, as it is important to preserve the native surroundings. The protection of the environment is a legacy to our future generations.
Note 1: Meals and beverages are included in all our programs. Please, let us know in advance if you have any special nutritional requirements.
Note 2: At the time of the booking, please give us all passengers’ full name, passport numbers, birthday date and nationality.
Note 1: At the time of booking, please give us all passenger's clothes and shoes size in order to provide them with Wellingtons for the excursion and a present.
Insurance: VAE declares that our insurance of civil liability covers all passengers against risks while they are on the airplane and when boarding or disembarking via the stairs. Therefore, all passengers must have the necessary insurance to cover civil liability derived from any injuries or illnesses that they may sustain while being outside the plane. Likewise, the operator must demand passengers to have a rescue insurance that covers a potential evacuation from Antarctica by air. The parties involved consider an essential subject that all passengers have the insurance mentioned above.
SUGGESTED CLOTHING
Clothing recommended to be worn for this trip include:
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- Waterproof Pants and Jacket
- Thermal underwear
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- Gloves, scarfan and hat
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- Trekking shoes (overboots will be provided)
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- Sunblock and Sunglasses
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- 2 additional pairs of warm socks
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ACCESORIES
- It is recommended to bring a spare set of batteries for cameras
Passengers should have valid insurances with a broad coverage
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE ANTARCTIC PROGRAM
FULL DAY KING GEORGE ISLAND
- Duration:
- 1 day
- Dates:
- Nov 26 - 2013
Dec 04, 10 - 2013
Jan 08, 28 - 2014
Feb 04, 18 - 2014
Mar 05, 19 - 2014 - Costs:
- USD $5,360/passenger included airport tax
Minimum and maximum 06 passengers in King Air plane.
Minimum 33 passengers in BAE 146 plane, maximum 70 passengers.
OVERNIGHT
- Duration:
- 1 nights / 2 days
- Dates:
- Dec 14, 19, 27 - 2013
Jan 03, 14, 21 - 2014
Feb 11, 22, 25 - 2014
Mar 11, 25 - 2014 - Costs:
- USD $6,560/passenger included airport tax








