Antarctica

The last wild continent: eternal ice, penguins and the deepest silence on the planet

Antarctica is not a destination, it is an experience that transforms you. The last truly wild place on Earth, where nature remains the absolute owner and humans are just amazed visitors.

There are trips and then there is Antarctica. The white continent is the most remote, coldest and most pristine place on the planet. A territory without countries, without permanent inhabitants, without roads or cities. Just ice, rock, sea and wildlife that does not fear humans because it has never had reason to fear them. Traveling to Antarctica is crossing the legendary Drake Passage, sailing among icebergs the size of buildings, walking among colonies of thousands of penguins, watching humpback whales feeding and feeling a silence so deep it seems solid. It is also a journey of contrasts: the luxury of expedition ships against the harshness of the landscape, the camaraderie of fellow travelers against the immensity of the empty continent, the fragility of the ecosystem against the brutal force of the elements. A trip that those who take it describe as the best of their lives.

Antarctic Peninsula

The most accessible and visited area: channels between snowy mountains, scientific bases, penguin colonies and the highest concentration of wildlife. The classic Antarctic trip.

South Shetland Islands

First stop after crossing the Drake. Deception Island with its volcanic caldera where you can swim in hot springs, Half Moon Island with chinstrap penguins.

Weddell Sea

The eastern side of the peninsula, less visited and more extreme. Huge tabular icebergs, extensive sea ice and the possibility of seeing emperor penguins.

South Georgia

Not technically Antarctica but included in longer expeditions. Colonies of 400,000 king penguins, elephant seals, albatross and Shackleton's grave.

The silence of ice

In Antarctica the silence is so deep you can hear glaciers creaking and penguins splashing into the water. A unique sensory experience.

Experiences

Antarctica offers experiences that exist nowhere else on Earth. Every landing is an adventure, every wildlife encounter a privilege.

Landing among penguins

Walking among colonies of thousands of penguins that don't fear you. Sitting and letting them approach curiously. A connection with nature impossible elsewhere.

Zodiac cruise among icebergs

Getting close by zodiac to cathedral-sized blue icebergs, glaciers calving into the sea and leopard seals resting on ice.

Polar kayaking

For the more adventurous: paddling in silence among ice floes, at water level, with Antarctica reflecting around you. Requires advance booking.

Polar plunge

The most extreme swim in the world: jumping into Antarctic waters (below zero) from the ship. Lasts seconds, but the story lasts a lifetime.

Helicopter landing

Helicopters in Antarctica are used for transporting scientists, supplies, and performing rescues, as well as accessing remote areas unreachable by land or sea. They also allow tourists to fly over icebergs and frozen landscapes on adventure excursions. (A pic of our client during her honeymoon)

Enjoying the nothingness

Experiencing the vast, untouched emptiness of Antarctica, where solitude and pristine nature create a unique sense of awe and tranquility.

Fearless wildlife

Antarctic animals have never been hunted by humans. They don't flee, they don't fear. They watch you with curiosity while you watch them in wonder.

In Antarctica there are no hotels: your accommodation is the expedition ship. The choice of ship defines the experience, from adventurous expeditions to luxury cruises.

Ponant Le Commandant Charcot

Antártida 21

Lindblad National Geographic Endurance

Oceanwide Expeditions

Hurtigruten MS Fridtjof Nansen

Swan Hellenic SH Minerva

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