antarctica
Antarctica is the ultimate journey. The Antarctic Peninsula is a world of ice, mountains and wildlife, with penguin colonies, seals and whales.
Most guests travel on a small expedition ship from Ushuaia or fly over the Drake Passage from Punta Arenas. You can also fly from Cape Town to a luxury camp deep in the interior.
where to go
The most visited region, with penguins, seals and whales.
The famous crossing from South America.
Huge king penguin colonies and Shackleton's grave.
Wildlife and remote settlements.
Giant tabular icebergs and emperor penguins.
The southernmost city and gateway to Antarctica.
when to go
The Antarctic season runs from November to March.
November
Pristine snow and penguins courting.
December to January
Long days and penguin chicks.
February to March
Whale watching at its best.
where to stay
Luxury camps in the interior, reached by private jet from Cape Town.
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experiences
Land among penguin colonies with expert guides.
Paddle among icebergs and seals.
Spend a night on the ice under the sky.
See humpback and minke whales.
Fly to an emperor penguin colony with White Desert.
Fly over the Drake Passage to avoid the crossing.
November to March.
It can be rough. You can fly over it instead from Punta Arenas.
Yes, for older children. Some ships have age limits.
Twelve to eighteen months, as the best ships sell out early.
pair it with
Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian Lapland: husky sledding, glass igloos and the northern lights.
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Vast icebergs in the Ilulissat Icefjord, colourful villages and the silence of the ice sheet.
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Waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand beaches and geothermal lagoons, easily reached for a long weekend.
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