ANTARCTICA
a fly & cruise expedition
DECEMBER 11-18, 2024
Welcome to our "Info Hub" for this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Please find below our detailed trip brochure (a downloadable PDF containing most of the key info & visuals on our journey), plus a few supplements to it accessible via clickable icons further down this page. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us or call us at +1.212.441.0024.
In this PDF you will find:
An introduction on the air-cruise model pioneered by our partner Antarctica21
Day-by-day itinerary for December 11-18, 2024 (also here)
A bio for our Open Sky Expeditions trip leader/photo pro Temu Nana
Info on Antarctica21's top notch expedition staff & their Education Program
Overview of potential trip extensions in Chile, a country we know intimately
Introduction on the Magellan Explorer, Antarctica21's state-of-the-art expedition vessel, custom-designed for air-cruises, for a maximum of 73 passengers
Specs on the plane we use to fly from Chile to King George Island, Antarctica
Access to Antarctica21's recently debuted Expedition Center in Punta Arenas.
Trip rates & inclusions (also here)
Planning notes from Antarctica21
Terms & Conditions
An overview on optional extras offered by Antarctica21
In PDF, but for quick access:
From our trip leader Temu,
to answer a question we've received several times.
A few notes on how this trip is a great fit for avid photographers, and the related value we add.
A detailed PDF presenting our state-of-the-art expedition vessel.
What folks on our past trips with Antarctica21 had to say.
Details & photos on all the available cabins on the Magellan Explorer.
A few options you may consider to explore some of Chile before or after Antarctica.
Details on the options offered via our partner Travel Insured International.
Destination entry / trip participation requirements + Covid reassurances.
Details on the A21 extras that are helpful to book in advance.
Fill out the registration form for the December 2023 trip.
Fill out the registration form for the December 2024 trip.
TO INQUIRE:
Please contact us at info@openskyexpeditions.com, or call us at 1.844.OPENSKY or +1.212.441.0024.
Alex Ros, Open Sky's owner, is personally handling bookings on this trip. You can book a time to speak on his calendar directly at this link.
TO BOOK:
Once we confirm space is available in the your preferred category:
You'll fill in this registration form.
Pay a $3,500 per person deposit to confirm participation on the trip.
FYI, ONCE YOU BOOK:
We strive to be as organized as possible with presenting of helpful info for the trip. For example, you can expect to receive:
A timeline on what to expect between booking & departure (when balances are due, when to expect certain details, when certain actions should be taken, etc).
Flight guidance with parameters to help you book air tickets & contact info for a partner familiar with the trip that can assist with reservations.
Access to A21's Expedition Portal, via private log-in, for a rich resource of information on the trip & Antarctica, to help prepare.
And we remain just a call or email away for any questions you may have, at any time.