King George Island

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How to Travel to Antarctica by Ship and Plane, According to a Top Travel Advisor

"An island in the South Shetland Islands served by a gravel runway where charter jets land in under two hours from the mainland; arrivals typically transfer by Zodiac to expedition ships, and visitors often spot penguins near the landing area as a welcome to the region." - Julie Jones

https://www.travelandleisure.com/crossing-drake-passage-antarctica-ship-plane-8700743

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