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WHAT TO EXPECT ON ANTARCTICA TOURS
These Antarctica tours are designed to be as flexible as possible, taking advantage of circumstances and events as they occur, as well as passengersâ wishes and particular interests wherever possible. The atmosphere onboard is relaxed and friendly with expedition staff, including naturalists and polar experts, on hand and the opportunity to mingle with people from all over the world. The ship is kept warm, clean and comfortable with a wet / mud room in which to hang gear and store boots ready for the next adventure.
All Polar itineraries should be treated as a guide only â it is possible that, amongst other things, the capricious nature of wind, visibility and ice, intelligence from previous sailings, changes in local landing regulations or the expert opinion of the crew onboard may lead to adjustments to the route published.
Zodiac Cruises:
Zodiac excursions from the ship allow you to explore the many bays and channels as well carrying you to the landing sites each day. On the longer Zodiac cruises you will be sitting still for most of the time with the potential for some sea spray and a cold headwind â if you are not dressed appropriately you will get cold. However, the chance to see penguins gliding through the water and seeing seals lounging on ice floes more than make up for the cold! Curious whales, such as Minkes, are often attracted to Zodiacs too, giving us a chance to get within reaching distance of these majestic animals.
Landings:
On the shore excursions, most of the landings are âwetâ which means that the Zodiacs beach and you are helped to slide into the ankle-deep shore break before walking up onto dry land (wellington boots are issued to all passengers). There are, of course, no paths, so be prepared for slippery, rough terrain and sometimes fairly deep snow. The expedition team will be there to advise where you are free to explore during a landing and make suggestions as to what you can see. On some landings there may be the option to do a guided walk â the expedition team will let you know the details in advance.
Presentations:
We work with many fine Expedition Leaders and Polar Experts, bringing a diversity of interests including zoology, Polar history, geology, ornithology and ocean sciences. During the time at sea, a series of presentations will be scheduled to prepare you for the coming adventure.
Optional activities:
In addition to regular shore landings and Zodiac excursions, on some departures in Antarctica there are other optional activities on offer which you may wish to experience.Â
Sea kayaking
On many of our Antarctic voyages there is the chance for some members of the party to take regular sea kayak excursions in place of the Zodiac excursions. There are a limited number of kayaks on each ship and you must book and pay for this option in advance. All kayak trips are expertly guided and are subject to suitable locations and weather conditions. Should the kayaking not be possible, a place on a Zodiac is always available.
Camping on Ice
Spending a night camping on ice is a unique experience we offer on some of our Antarctic departures. No previous experience is needed to participate in our camping option. We provide the equipment: you contribute a desire for a personal and intimate connection with the continent.
Stand-Up Paddle-boarding
Combining surfing with kayaking or canoeing, stand-up paddle-boarding will give you a very personal and unique perspective on Antarctica. Guided by experienced staff in small groups in good weather conditions on calm bays and harbours, reservations for a limited number of paddle-boarders will be taken at time of booking. Other paddle-boarding opportunities may be offered via sign-up, onboard ship, on a first-come, first-served basis.
ANTARCTIC POLAR FLEET
Small ships make the difference. The key to really making the most of your time in Antarctica is to ensure maximum shore and Zodiac time. Ships with more than 200 passengers often find their landing sites are limited, and the logistics of disembarking the shipâs complement into Zodiacs can be slow. Our small expedition ships generally offer twice daily âoff-shipâ activities â both morning and afternoon â with waiting time being almost non-existent. Our ships are all ice rated vessels well qualified for Polar waters and are able to travel to areas that other ships only dream about accessing. Food and staff are excellent and every guest will benefit from the technical advances of this superb fleet. For more information see our
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# Trip to Antarctica
For many this is the ultimate wildlife and wilderness experience â itâs nature at its most extreme
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### Trip to Antarctica
Journey to the end of the earth, on an adventurous lifetime trip to Antarctica to sweep you away in all its wonders. Experience an environment of isolation, rich wildlife, inspiring history, and impressive topography on an Antarctica cruise that is bucket-list-worthy. Sail past towering glacier-capped mountains rising from the brilliant blue sea, dotted with ice floes, meeting plenty of sea birds, penguins, seals, and whales along the way. A trip to Antarctica offers the ultimate wilderness adventure exploring a pristine area navigable only by small ice-strengthened vessels. Travel to Antarctica and be awed by its simplicity, ďŹawlessness, and fragility.
**TRIP TO ANTARCTICA:**
**WHERE TO GO?**
**Antarctic Peninsula**
A trip to Antarctica Peninsula is otherworldly with its breathtaking landscapes, large luminous blue icebergs set against the horizon in a thousand different shapes and forms â seemingly lit from within â whilst chunks of broken pack ice dot the water. Inland, a sweeping icecap covers mountains and fills trenches, binding together a continent that is about the same size as Africa. A vast array of wildlife calls the Peninsula home, including five species of seal counting the Weddell seal, the predatory Leopard seal, and the Crabeater seal, massive penguin rookeries, a considerable number of whale species, and a wide variety of seabirds, including albatross, petrels, shearwaters, and skuas. There are few landscapes in the world as evocative as Antarctica.
**South Georgia**
No trip to Antarctica is complete without visiting South Georgia. One of the most remote destinations on this planet: located just north of Antarctica, this rugged island archipelago is about as wild as you can get. Here you can follow in the footsteps of famous explorers, like Captain Cook who visited in 1775, and Ernest Shackleton, who tragically died just off the coast and is buried here. Now there are just Government offices, a post office, museum staff, and scientists who inhabit the island alongside seals, penguins, and birds.
**Falkland Islands**
The Falkland Islands boasts crystal-clear air, haunting landscapes, phosphorescent night skies, and wildlife to rival even the Galapagos. The rock-strewn beaches and rugged cliffs are teeming with birds and marine life, which are untroubled by curious crowds. It is no wonder the islands have starred in more than one Attenborough film; this isolated landscape offers the chance for the kind of wildlife encounters dreams are made of.
**Antarctic Circle**
Home of the midnight sun, the [**Antarctic Circle**](https://www.exodustravels.com/us/post/84090) is a landscape very few people get to experience, as most expeditions to the Peninsula do not reach 66° 33ⲠS. Celebrate this event in style with a well-earned glass of champagne! With a toast to the first explorers who ventured this far south, you can take pride in knowing you have made it to a very remote part of the world. This far south is raw Antarctica; watch Weddell seals and observe some of the most magical, odd ice formations seen anywhere in Antarctica.
**WHEN TO GO?**
**Late Spring and Early Summer â October and November**
The start of the season in Antarctica is the most adventurous time to travel. Onshore, the snow is pristine after the long winter, and youâll encounter truly breath-taking, exquisitely sculpted icebergs emerging from their frozen hibernation. Many of these blue bergs house courting, nesting, and brooding penguins.
**High Summer â December, January, and February**
Close to the solstice, youâll experience almost perpetual daylight in Antarctica. These are the mildest months and when the first Adelie and Gentoo penguin chicks are hatched. Itâs also the time to encounter seal pups in South Georgia. As the water warms the whale sightings also improve.
**Late Summer â February and March**
This is the time for some incredible encounters with whales, especially Minke and Humpback whales who migrate to these waters to feed. The receding ice also allows for further exploration and penguin colonies are very active with adults feeding their chicks.
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## Our Top Trips to Antarctica
[Antarctic Peninsula](https://www.exodustravels.com/us/destinations/antarctica-holidays/antarctic-peninsula "Antarctic Peninsula") [South Georgia](https://www.exodustravels.com/us/destinations/antarctica-holidays/south-georgia-and-south-sandwich-islands-holidays "South Georgia")
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## Activities in Antarctica
[Wildlife in Antarctica](https://www.exodustravels.com/us/destinations/antarctica-holidays/info/wildlife "Wildlife in Antarctica")
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### Quotes from the experts:
> âItâll be a real pleasure to have several weeks to teach Paul and Chris a thing or two about photography (I know theyâre both keen to learn) in one of my favourite places on the planet. And expedition adventures donât come much more comfortable than on the Resolute.
>
> **Mark Carwardine**
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> âOne ship, three CanonsâŚ. this will be something. I cannot wait to lock horns with these âsometimeâ friends again and help share the seventh continent with a hundred or so polar pilgrims. Will the three of us be talking at the end of it? Come and find out!â
>
> **Paul Goldstein**
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> âYou donât have to go to the ends of the earth to get a good photo . . . but it helps! Snow and Ice, Golden Penguins, a Humpback Surprise . . . and these are just the cocktails at the bar! Seriously, this will be amazing.â
>
> **Chris Packham**
> I feel immeasurably humbled to have been able to visit the 7th Continent on this trip. I will now live with the problem of the inability to fully relay to others what it is like to be in Antarctica, to see a landscape unchanged in thousands of years, to smell those penguins, to feel the cold Antarctic breeze, to hear the deafening silence of a sea full of ice. This itinerary gives you so much more time with the continent and crossing the Antarctic Circle was a notable highlight moment of the trip alongside doing the Polar plunge south of the Circle which just added to what was already an out-of-this-world experience. Amazing\!
>
> Alex Morris
>
> [Crossing the Circle via Buenos Aires](https://www.exodustravels.com/us/trips/antarctic-peninsula/polar-expeditions/crossing-circle-via-buenos-aires/pre)
> An amazing experience. Awe inspiring.
>
> Frances Attwood
>
> [Antarctic Explorer](https://www.exodustravels.com/us/trips/antarctic-peninsula/polar-expeditions/antarctic-explorer/psx)
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**WHAT TO EXPECT ON ANTARCTICA TOURS**
These Antarctica tours are designed to be as flexible as possible, taking advantage of circumstances and events as they occur, as well as passengersâ wishes and particular interests wherever possible. The atmosphere onboard is relaxed and friendly with expedition staff, including naturalists and polar experts, on hand and the opportunity to mingle with people from all over the world. The ship is kept warm, clean and comfortable with a wet / mud room in which to hang gear and store boots ready for the next adventure.
All Polar itineraries should be treated as a guide only â it is possible that, amongst other things, the capricious nature of wind, visibility and ice, intelligence from previous sailings, changes in local landing regulations or the expert opinion of the crew onboard may lead to adjustments to the route published.
**Zodiac Cruises:**
Zodiac excursions from the ship allow you to explore the many bays and channels as well carrying you to the landing sites each day. On the longer Zodiac cruises you will be sitting still for most of the time with the potential for some sea spray and a cold headwind â if you are not dressed appropriately you will get cold. However, the chance to see penguins gliding through the water and seeing seals lounging on ice floes more than make up for the cold! Curious whales, such as Minkes, are often attracted to Zodiacs too, giving us a chance to get within reaching distance of these majestic animals.
**Landings:**
On the shore excursions, most of the landings are âwetâ which means that the Zodiacs beach and you are helped to slide into the ankle-deep shore break before walking up onto dry land (wellington boots are issued to all passengers). There are, of course, no paths, so be prepared for slippery, rough terrain and sometimes fairly deep snow. The expedition team will be there to advise where you are free to explore during a landing and make suggestions as to what you can see. On some landings there may be the option to do a guided walk â the expedition team will let you know the details in advance.
**Presentations:**
We work with many fine Expedition Leaders and Polar Experts, bringing a diversity of interests including zoology, Polar history, geology, ornithology and ocean sciences. During the time at sea, a series of presentations will be scheduled to prepare you for the coming adventure.
**Optional activities:**
In addition to regular shore landings and Zodiac excursions, on some departures in Antarctica there are other optional activities on offer which you may wish to experience.
**Sea kayaking**
On many of our Antarctic voyages there is the chance for some members of the party to take regular sea kayak excursions in place of the Zodiac excursions. There are a limited number of kayaks on each ship and you must book and pay for this option in advance. All kayak trips are expertly guided and are subject to suitable locations and weather conditions. Should the kayaking not be possible, a place on a Zodiac is always available.
**Camping on Ice**
Spending a night camping on ice is a unique experience we offer on some of our Antarctic departures. No previous experience is needed to participate in our camping option. We provide the equipment: you contribute a desire for a personal and intimate connection with the continent.
**Stand-Up Paddle-boarding**
Combining surfing with kayaking or canoeing, stand-up paddle-boarding will give you a very personal and unique perspective on Antarctica. Guided by experienced staff in small groups in good weather conditions on calm bays and harbours, reservations for a limited number of paddle-boarders will be taken at time of booking. Other paddle-boarding opportunities may be offered via sign-up, onboard ship, on a first-come, first-served basis.
**ANTARCTIC POLAR FLEET**
Small ships make the difference. The key to really making the most of your time in Antarctica is to ensure maximum shore and Zodiac time. Ships with more than 200 passengers often find their landing sites are limited, and the logistics of disembarking the shipâs complement into Zodiacs can be slow. Our small expedition ships generally offer twice daily âoff-shipâ activities â both morning and afternoon â with waiting time being almost non-existent. Our ships are all ice rated vessels well qualified for Polar waters and are able to travel to areas that other ships only dream about accessing. Food and staff are excellent and every guest will benefit from the technical advances of this superb fleet. For more information see our [Polar Fleet](https://www.exodustravels.com/us/activities/polar-holidays/info/polar-fleet) page.
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## Trip to Antarctica
For many this is the ultimate wildlife and wilderness experience â itâs nature at its most extreme
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**WHAT TO EXPECT ON ANTARCTICA TOURS**
These Antarctica tours are designed to be as flexible as possible, taking advantage of circumstances and events as they occur, as well as passengersâ wishes and particular interests wherever possible. The atmosphere onboard is relaxed and friendly with expedition staff, including naturalists and polar experts, on hand and the opportunity to mingle with people from all over the world. The ship is kept warm, clean and comfortable with a wet / mud room in which to hang gear and store boots ready for the next adventure.
All Polar itineraries should be treated as a guide only â it is possible that, amongst other things, the capricious nature of wind, visibility and ice, intelligence from previous sailings, changes in local landing regulations or the expert opinion of the crew onboard may lead to adjustments to the route published.
**Zodiac Cruises:**
Zodiac excursions from the ship allow you to explore the many bays and channels as well carrying you to the landing sites each day. On the longer Zodiac cruises you will be sitting still for most of the time with the potential for some sea spray and a cold headwind â if you are not dressed appropriately you will get cold. However, the chance to see penguins gliding through the water and seeing seals lounging on ice floes more than make up for the cold! Curious whales, such as Minkes, are often attracted to Zodiacs too, giving us a chance to get within reaching distance of these majestic animals.
**Landings:**
On the shore excursions, most of the landings are âwetâ which means that the Zodiacs beach and you are helped to slide into the ankle-deep shore break before walking up onto dry land (wellington boots are issued to all passengers). There are, of course, no paths, so be prepared for slippery, rough terrain and sometimes fairly deep snow. The expedition team will be there to advise where you are free to explore during a landing and make suggestions as to what you can see. On some landings there may be the option to do a guided walk â the expedition team will let you know the details in advance.
**Presentations:**
We work with many fine Expedition Leaders and Polar Experts, bringing a diversity of interests including zoology, Polar history, geology, ornithology and ocean sciences. During the time at sea, a series of presentations will be scheduled to prepare you for the coming adventure.
**Optional activities:**
In addition to regular shore landings and Zodiac excursions, on some departures in Antarctica there are other optional activities on offer which you may wish to experience.
**Sea kayaking**
On many of our Antarctic voyages there is the chance for some members of the party to take regular sea kayak excursions in place of the Zodiac excursions. There are a limited number of kayaks on each ship and you must book and pay for this option in advance. All kayak trips are expertly guided and are subject to suitable locations and weather conditions. Should the kayaking not be possible, a place on a Zodiac is always available.
**Camping on Ice**
Spending a night camping on ice is a unique experience we offer on some of our Antarctic departures. No previous experience is needed to participate in our camping option. We provide the equipment: you contribute a desire for a personal and intimate connection with the continent.
**Stand-Up Paddle-boarding**
Combining surfing with kayaking or canoeing, stand-up paddle-boarding will give you a very personal and unique perspective on Antarctica. Guided by experienced staff in small groups in good weather conditions on calm bays and harbours, reservations for a limited number of paddle-boarders will be taken at time of booking. Other paddle-boarding opportunities may be offered via sign-up, onboard ship, on a first-come, first-served basis.
**ANTARCTIC POLAR FLEET**
Small ships make the difference. The key to really making the most of your time in Antarctica is to ensure maximum shore and Zodiac time. Ships with more than 200 passengers often find their landing sites are limited, and the logistics of disembarking the shipâs complement into Zodiacs can be slow. Our small expedition ships generally offer twice daily âoff-shipâ activities â both morning and afternoon â with waiting time being almost non-existent. Our ships are all ice rated vessels well qualified for Polar waters and are able to travel to areas that other ships only dream about accessing. Food and staff are excellent and every guest will benefit from the technical advances of this superb fleet. For more information see our [Polar Fleet](https://www.exodustravels.com/us/activities/polar-holidays/info/polar-fleet) page.
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