TRAVEL IDEAS New programs to the Antarctic

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The Antarctic is the continent that has been hidden longest from humanity. First human beings reached Antarctica approx. 200 years ago. Since then the unique landscape enchants scientists, adventurer and travelers likewise.\</p\>\

Many people dream of discovering this unique landscape. So far this wish could be realized only by a boat trip of 15 – 20 days. Now there are new alternatives that additionally shorten the travel time:\</p\>\

Enjoy a 7-days round trip, that starts in Punta Arenas, Chile, by flight over Cape Horn to the King George Island (Southern Shetland Isles). From there the trip continues by boat. During the tour several excursions by zodiacs will be realized. Sometimes it is possible to leave the zodiacs for a little walk on the white continent. The excursions will always be done by especially for the Antarctic trained guides. Again and again animals, like penguins, sea lions, whales, and the unique landscape with the fiords and spectacular icebergs can be watched. \</p\>\

Another alternative is a 4 days / 3 nights program, that starts by boat in Ushuaia, Argentina, leads through the Beagle Channel and the Drake Passage to the King George Island. From there a flight is taken back to Punta Arenas.\</p\>\

Finally, it is also possible to do a day flight excursion from Punta Arenas. The flight starts in the early morning, leads over the Magellan straits, Fire Land and Cape Horn to the King George Island. After several visits on the isle you will get back to Punta Arenas on the same day\</p\>