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King George Island

Island · Antarctica ·

King George Island

Island · Antarctica ·
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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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Antarctic gateway island with airstrip for fly-cruise expeditions

antarctica gateway
expedition cruising
polar region
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drake passage
extreme weather
moss
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Information

Antarctic gateway island with airstrip for fly-cruise expeditions

antarctica gateway
expedition cruising
polar region
island
drake passage
extreme weather
moss
fly-cruise
Google Rating
4.6 (220)
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Placeholder

Antarctica Get directions

King George Island by null
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King George Island by null
King George Island by null
King George Island by null
King George Island by null
King George Island by null
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