Antarctic Fly-Sail Expedition

Join Quixote Expeditions in Antarctica

Fly-In Fly-Out – Skip Sailing Across The Drake Passage!

The best of all worlds – an intimate up-close Antarctica experience on an Expedition Sailing Yacht combined with the convenience and time-saving travel of Flying across the Drake!

Explore Antarctica on an Expedition Sailboat where we will encounter penguin colonies, breaching whales, and leopard Seals. Each day is something new – we take in what Antarctica gives to us, which the flexibility of a small yacht allows us to do. We will visit penguin colonies, watch many types of seals. Explore from eye level with zodiac tours and kayaks. Plus if the weather allows anyone interested can sleep a night ashore!
We will be reminded of the brave souls who have come before us when we see remains of old whaling stations. If we are lucky we may even get to visit an active station while in the peninsula.

No matter what we do and no matter what the weather, your time in Antarctica will be one of a life time. Full of fantastic photos, unforgettable evening zodiac rides through the ice, Sculpted icebergs floating past. It is unlike any other place on the planet.

At the end of your trip – relax and digest your experience with two nights at Lakutaia Lodge in Puerto Williams, Chile,
a remote town on
Navarino Island facing the famous Beagle Channel.  From here explore the flora, fauna, and native Yaghan history of the island by visiting the museum and exploring excellent half day and full day hikes.

The Fly in and fly out trips start and end in Punta Arenas, Chile.  The fly one way and sail the other start and end in Ushuaia, Argentina.

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Why Join Us in Antarctica?

Why Join Us in Antarctica?

  • Never more than 8 passengers onboard
  • Maximum time in Antarctica
  • Unique personal experience
  • Itinerary changes based on passenger interests
  • Photographers dream – flexibility to “chase the light” and catch the important moments
  • Naturalist dream – spend extended time ashore

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Itinerary

An example itinerary of a fly in and fly out trip.  Fly one way and sail the other way are nearly identical, but with 5 extra days for sailing and they start and end in Ushuaia, whereas the Fly/fly options leave from Punta Arenas.  The exact dates for each activity is outlines in the trip dates above.

Day 1Punta Arenas
Depart for Antarctica via Plane from this end of the world city. Arrive at King George Island and embark on Expedition Sailing yacht, Ocean Tramp
Days 2 - 12Explore Antarctica!
Each day will be different and can include zodiac tours, landings at penguin colonies, exploring historic scientific bases and whaling sites, kayaking. The flexibility allows you to take full advantage of whatever Antarctica gives to us – be it an incredible southern sunset or a breaching whale. We can stop and enjoy.

While South there will be an Active scientist onboard, so all guests are invited to participate in real Antarctic research. In the evenings the scientist will present on their research, as well as pressing current Antarctic issues. The scientist will be a part of the team and ready to answer questions at dinner, or on deck!
Day 13Fly to Punta Arenas
Return to King George Island and board your flight to Punta Arenas. Look out your window and get a last glimpse at the white continent.
Luckily your adventure doesn’t end yet! Spend an included night in Punta Arenas and explore this historic city known both as stopover for famous Antarctic Explorers and the home base of old sheep barons.
Days 14 - 15Puerto Williams
Fly to Puerto Williams, Chile, a small naval outpost that can truly claim the title of southern most town. Stay two nights at the Lakutaia Lodge. Explore famed Navarino island and learn about the flora, fauna, and history of the native Yaghans. An excellent museum in town, as well as excellent half day and day hikes are easily accessed from the lodge.
Day 16Head Home
Fly back to Punta Arenas over the spectacular Darwin Range – have your cameras ready as you fly over glaciers plunging into the Beagle Channel! Return to Punta Arenas and say goodbye to your fellow Antarctic Adventurers of the last two weeks and get ready to share your experiences and photos with friends and family back home.

For more information about both types of trips, please see the links below

Fly in and Fly outFly one way - Sail the other

Science

An active researcher joins EVERY trip.  During the trip the scientists, with the assistance of guests will help with real Antarctic science.

In the past scientists have studied everything from penguin population change to past climate to mercury in the oceans. Scientists will be selected during the year to join the trips.  Find out more about the science here.

Various Citizen Science Projects are also carried out, in which guests can participate!

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