ANTARCTICA
a fly & cruise expedition | DECEMBER 2021
a fly & cruise expedition | DECEMBER 2021
Welcome to our "Info Hub" for this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
[temporarily in this format while we revamp our main site]
We invite you first to download the detailed trip brochure PDF, which contains most of the key information & visuals on our journey:
In this PDF you will find:
An intro to the air-cruise model revolutionized by our partner Antarctica21
Day-by-day itinerary for December 6-13, 2021 (starting/ending in Punta Arenas, Chile)
Trip rates & inclusions (also here)
Introduction on the Magellan Explorer, Antarctica21's state-of-the-art expedition vessel, custom-designed for air-cruises, for a maximum of 73 passengers
A bio for our Open Sky Expeditions trip leader/photo pro Temu Nana (also here)
Info on (& interviews with) A21's top notch expedition staff + the Education Program they offer
Overview of potential trip extensions in Chile, a country we know intimately
Specs on the plane we use to fly from Punta Arenas, Chile to King George Island, Antarctica
Planning notes from Antarctica21
Terms & Conditions
An overview on optional extras offered by Antarctica21
In addition to the above, we present via this live info hub:
Complementing what you'll find in the PDF:
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.
Once we confirm space is available in your preferred category:
You'll fill in this registration form
Pay a $3,000 per person deposit to confirm participation on the trip.
You'll have access to our private online portal for confirmed participants, where you'll find helpful information, such as:
A timeline on what to expect between booking & departure, including when certain key action steps should be taken.
Flight guidance with parameters to help you book air tickets & contact info for a partner who knows 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 for travel.
Our photography guide, by your photo pro Temu Nana
A detailed FAQ on the trip, and more.
We also will remain just a call or email away for any questions you may have, at any time.
A final note on this trip's timing:
Aside from December being an ideal time for photographers (when the wildlife is back in full gear but landscapes are still pristine)... the number of visitors *this* December will likely be the lowest in decades. What a privilege that will be.