With one or two days in the city before an Antarctic departure, a realistic plan covers a short city walk, final gear checks, and a buffer day in case your flight or embarkation window shifts.

What to pack for the city days

Windproof layers regardless of season — Punta Arenas is exposed to strong, near-constant wind off the Strait.

Buffer thinking

Expedition operators typically build some slack into their own schedules, but arriving a day early in the city reduces your personal risk of missing embarkation.