Best known for
Penguin colonies, whales, seals and albatross amid the greatest concentration of ice on earth
The range
The Antarctic Peninsula, the wildlife island of South Georgia, and the Falklands
How to travel
Entirely by expedition ship — there are no hotels, roads or towns; the ship is your base
Gateway
Most voyages sail from Ushuaia, at the tip of South America, across the Drake Passage
Overview
Earth’s last great wilderness — the White Continent and its sub-Antarctic islands, reached by expedition ship across the Southern Ocean.
Where to go
Journeys through Antarctica
When to come — honestly
When to go
November – March
Best
The austral summer — the only expedition season, with near-24-hour light at its peak.
November – December
Good
Early season — pristine snow, courting penguins and dramatic ice.
February – March
Good
Late season — whales at their peak, penguin chicks and active fur seals.
Travel to Antarctica
Private, tailor-made journeys across Antarctica, designed around you and timed around the wildlife.
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