Plan to arrive in Punta Arenas on Day 1 of the itinerary. We encourage you to book your flights early if possible, we will share your Guide's itinerary once booked. Due to contingency days, an open-ended or changeable ticket for the return flight is suggested. For the best service and support, we recommend that you work with a knowledgeable travel agent that can assist you quickly should you need help while traveling.

Get to the airport early and make sure your luggage gets checked through to the correct destination to avoid delays or lost luggage. Make sure that your flight connections aren't too tight and try to keep the number of connections to a minimum when you are making travel plans and use the same airline as much as possible.

Travel Insurance is required, minimum $150,000 of evacuation coverage, and medical expense coverage. Trip cancellation/interruption coverage is strongly suggested due to our no-refund policy.

A valid passport with at least 6 months of validity is required. A "well-traveled" passport should have extra blank pages available for visa stamps. We suggest that you make a copy of your passport and keep it with you during your travels. Familiarize yourself with Travel Advisories and entry requirements available on the U.S. State Department website.

Most of us will pack our gear in two duffle bags. Put your climbing pack in one of these bags. Most airlines limit checked luggage to two pieces each weighing no more than 50lbs, depending on the airline. New security measures make it impossible to lock luggage. Use zip ties to close the zipper tabs on your bags or pick up some TSA approved locks that use a numbered code, not keys. These are nice for your peace of mind. They help to prevent pilfering. In addition to these two bags, it's nice to use a small backpack for your carry-on luggage.

Casual attire is the rule for most of our activities. T-shirts and jeans work well in South America. It's nice to have a clean shirt with a collar and a pair of pants for evenings just in case we ever wound up at someplace a bit fancier. It can get windy and cool in Punta Arenas so you will want to have a windbreaking layer which can be your Gore-Tex jacket or a softshell.

IMG will provide breakfasts and dinners during our time in Antarctica but plan on providing your own snack foods. The common phrase in the mountains is, "lunch starts after breakfast, and finishes right before dinner." These snacks will be used during the hours on the trail and summit day. You should plan on bringing approximately 8 lbs. of snacks. Hot drinks will be offered during group breakfasts and dinners which will include cocoa, tea, cider and coffee.

Starbucks Via packets have become very popular in the mountains and if you're a big coffee drinker make sure to throw a few in. Snacks can be purchased in Punta Arenas but make sure to bring your favorite items from home.

In addition to the first aid items listed on the equipment list, you must also bring some high-altitude medications. These should be discussed with your personal physician and will require a prescription. Any medication should be used only if necessary and use should be discussed thoroughly with your guide before you take the medication.

Personal first aid kit:

• High altitude and travel medications:
  • Acetazolamide (10 tablets @ 125mg)
  • Dexamethasone (4 tablets @ 4mg)
  • Nifedipine ER (2 tablets @ 30mg)
• Azithromycin ("Z-Pak")
• Aspirin
• Antacids
• Imodium
• Advil
• Moleskin or second skin for blisters
• One roll of athletic tape
• Band-aids

Requirements are subject to change. We encourage you to refer to your doctor and the CDC website for the most up to date requirements and recommendations. Covid vaccination is no longer required to travel to Antarctica but we are required to arrive in Punta Arenas three days early (per our itinerary).

Included:

• IMG Leadership & Guides
• Group climbing equipment
• Group flight from Chile to Vinson Base Camp (Round Trip)
• Double occupancy in a nice hotel in Punta Arenas for 3 nights at the beginning of the trip. Breakfast included.
• Shared accommodations in tents
• Meals while climbing with the exception of lunch snacks
• IMG buff

Not Included:

• International airfare/tax/baggage fees
• Taxi/transportation to/from airport and hotel in Punta Arenas
• Hotel nights at the end of the trip upon return to Punta Arenas
• Hotel costs due to weather or any changes of itinerary in Punta Arenas
• Single supplement accommodations in hotel in Punta Arenas
• Alcoholic beverages and personal sundries
• Snacks while climbing, lunch and dinner in Punta Arenas
• Personal gear/climbing equipment
• Any expenses incurred due to delays or circumstances beyond IMG’s control
• Travel Insurance; Required Evacuation coverage, Required Medical Expense coverage, Trip Cancellation Coverage is strongly advised.
• Optional but customary Guide gratuities