● Antarctic
There is no other place in the world as amazing as the Antarctic. This continent, almost completely submerged by ice, not only conceals its topography, but also has influenced its evolution.
Covering an area of around 14.000.000 km², the Antarctica is the second smallest continent after Australia. Its mountains cover such a significant area that it makes it on average the highest of the seven continents. In addition, it is also the windiest, coldest and less populated area on the planet.
The ice sheet covering almost the entire Antarctic Continent represents the largest fresh water reserve in the world, containing around 90% of the world’s ice and 68% of its water, strangely precipitations in the Antarctic are very low. The average annual rainfall is only 5 which technically would make Antarctica the world's largest desert.
Geographically, the Antarctic includes the continent itself and its adjacent islands. According to the Antarctic Treaty signed in 1959, the Antarctica jurisdiction applies to the region between the parallel of latitude 60 and the South Pole.
This continent was first discovered by whale hunters, in search of wealth and later was rediscovered by the great explorers: Ernest Shackleton, Douglas Mawson, Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott among others. |
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The scenery, fauna and marine life are the main attractions for tourists; this place is one of the few in the world that has remained untouched by men, this is why it constitutes one of mankind's most important biosphere reserves. |
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King George Island
DAP ANTARTICA and AEROVIAS DAP invite you to become an Antarctic explorer.
The Aerovias DAP Antarctic Expedition begins prior to our trip; through a specialized debriefing session we indicate the characteristics of the flight, the places we will be visiting, the recommendations for our safety, and the necessary steps to take in order to protect this ecosystem. |
We board the airplane early in the morning. First of all, the pilot will check the weather conditions and if they are favorable we will leave heading south towards Antarctic, our destination.
During the flight, we will be crossing the Strait of Magellan and continue over Tierra del Fuego Island, the Darwin Mountains and its glaciers. Only Islands will compose the landscape until we reach Cape Horn and the last rocks of the American continent. |
The first explorer disembarking on King George Island in 1819 was the British sailor William Smith. Unlike Smith, Scott, Palmer, Shackelton and other expeditionaries who had to face the roughness of the Drake sea for several days, you will arrive at the Antarctic airport of Frei Base at King George Island, after a pleasant three and a half hours flight. After arrival, we will visit the establishments of Villa Las Estrellas, as well as the wild fauna, glaciers and other attractions offered by this place.
Baleen whales, Orcas or Killer Whales, Sea Lions, Weddel Seals, Antarctic Seals and Penguins compose the fauna, which feeds on the Antarctic's rich waters. |
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The famous Adelie penguins are the main species, but you will also see the Papua Penguins, Antarctic Penguins and many other kinds. Of all these species the most feasible to see in our visit are the different varieties of Penguins, Sea Lions and the Weddell Seals. |
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King George Island general information
DAP`s Antarctic Expedition begins the day before the trip. Through a specialized debriefing session, our Antarctic guide will walk you through the flight itinerary including places to be visited during the trip.
Early in the morning, after checking weather conditions, we will board the airplane for departure.
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FULL DAY PROGRAM AND TWO DAYS ONE NIGHT PROGRAM
ACTIVITIES IN THE ISLAND
- Visit Villa Las Estrellas, (first site to be inhabited by civilians) its facilities and meteorological center.
- Visit the Sea Lion colony in the Drake Sea on a hike across the runway towards the beach.
- Lunch and/or snack depending on the place and time of arrival.
- Walk to the Chinese Station to observe Marine Birds, Penguins and Weddell Seals.
- Cross over (walking through an isthmus) to Ardley Island, where Papua Penguin colonies live.
- Return to Punta Arenas (Chile).
TWO DAYS ONE NIGHT PROGRAM
- On the following day we visit different Antarctic Research Stations and will be able to speak to researchers.
- If time permits, we can visit additional areas of attraction before returning to Punta Arenas (Chile).
During our visit to the Antarctic Peninsula we have made it our duty not to step on the flora or disrupt the fauna. Our homage to nature will be our legacy to future generations.
Note: Food and beverages are included in all of our programs, please alert us beforehand if you have any special dietary requirement.
HELICOPTER PROGRAM IN ATARCTICA
Once on King George Island you can catch our Bo –105 Helicopter that will fly you to nearby glaciers. Here you can enjoy a wonderful sight of millenary ices and enjoy a pleasant snowmobile ride over huge ice fields in Antarctica.
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ANTARCTIC
SEASON 2007 / 2008
| FULL DAY KING GEORGE ISLAND |
| MONTH |
DAYS |
| NOVEMBER 2007 |
Saturday 24 |
| DECEMBER 2007 |
Tuesday 4 – Friday14 – Wednesday 26 |
| JANUARY 2008 |
Thursday 10 – Tuesday 22 – Wednesday 30 |
| FEBRUARY 2008 |
Wednesday 13 – Tuesday 19 – Friday 29 |
| MARCH 2008 |
Tuesday 11 – Wednesday 19 - Tuesday 25 |
VALUE FOR PAX USD 2.500
Minimum 08 passangers in King Air
Minimum 30 passangers in DASH-7
| PROGRAM TWO DAYS ONE NIGHT (Only King Air) |
MONTH |
DAYS |
NOVEMBER 2007 |
Monday 19 - Wednesday 28 |
DECEMBER 2007 |
Saturday 8 - Tuesday 18 |
JANUARY 2008 |
Saturday 5 - Wednesday 16 |
FEBRUARY 2008 |
Tuesday 5 – Sunday 24 |
MARCH 2008 |
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 15 |
VALUE FOR PAX US$ 3.500 (Minimum 08 passangers in King Air)
| Price |
2 Days, 1 Night(*) |
USD$ 3500 |
Per pax |
1 Day (**) |
USD$ 2500 |
Per pax |
(Minimum 9 passengers each flight)
For Bookings and Confirmations: 60 days before the departure date. |
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