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Antarctica

Antarctica has an immense wilderness, virtually pristine paradise abundant with wildlife and incomparable scenery of mountains, snow and ice. It is a privilege to visit this awe-inspiring continent and to experience the special magic that has lured explorers, adventurers and scientists for more than two centuries and - most recently - world travellers.
 
The vistas are magnificent, with towering glaciers and dramatic cliffs that drop almost vertically into the sea. Everything in Antarctica appears to be built on a scale that is larger than life.
 
When to go:
The season for Antarctica is summer, October through to March. During October and November, the ice is breaking up and the penguins are courting and mating. December and January give you up to 20 hours of daylight each day, this is the time when the penguins are hatching eggs and feeding chicks. February and March are the months for terrific whale watching opportunities and the adult penguins ashore are moulting.
 
List of essential gear for Antarctic expeditions: 
  • Gloves
  • Hat and scarf
  • Waterproof pants or trousers
  • Quick-dry socks, plus, warm, long wool or cotton socks to wear over a thin pair of silk, or polypropylene socks
  • Waterproof, light backpack or a dry bag to line a backpack
  • Hiking boots
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Additional detailed suggestions are provided in the pre-departure kit.
 
 

Special Offers: Polar Regions

Explore Antarctica with Oneocean from $9280*pp

Staff Experience

A trip to the Polar Regions is a once in a lifetime experience. The Antarctic Peninsular is an unforgettable experience, gone is my image that every thing is cold and white. Everywhere you look there are vibrant colours and contrasts, it surpassed all my hopes!
 
I travelled with Quark Expeditions and each day we headed to shore by inflatable Zodiacs – quite an experience in itself! I really enjoyed the variety – visiting a deserted whaling station, a Chilean scientific research station and one afternoon we just cruised around icebergs in the Zodiacs, mouths open in amazement at the sheer size and beauty of our surroundings.
 
I strongly recommend an expedition ship experience which is vastly different from a traditional cruise. The ships are smaller, and their hulls are ice-strengthened. They carry fewer passengers and with Adventure World we ensure they are members of the IAATO (Antarctic tour operators association) as this will guarantee your trip does not adversely impact the environment.
 
Neil Rodgers, Adventure World
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