Overview
Once upon a time, Antarctica and Latin America were one. Then, 70 million years ago, the opening of the Drake Passage kick-started the separation of Antarctica from the rest of the southern hemisphere land mass. Later, the final break with Australia completed the isolation, and created a new, soon-to-be ice-smothered, continent.
Antarctica holidays offer a dazzling display of larger-than-life landscapes, a kaleidoscope of colours and a symphony of sounds. Along the shores and among the hauntingly beautiful bergs and glaciers thrives a vociferous, agitated, sometimes violent, always entertaining wildlife. Penguins in their hundreds of thousands, seals, whales and a huge variety of bird-life breed, wheel, feed and die here. In the translucent light of a never-ending day visitors can watch them, walk among them, film them, and listen to their plaintive cries.
Nowadays, holidays to Antarctica don't have to be just a case of staring boggle-eyed as the drama unfolds. A growing range of active adventures such as camping, hiking and kayaking give visitors a thrilling, intimate experience in the snow and ice.
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Holidays Antarctica
From expertly designed Private Journeys to trail-blazing Group Tours, browse our range of carefully crafted holidays.
Classic holidays
Private Journeys
Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula: Fly and cruise
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Private Journeys
Antarctica / Falkland Islands
Antarctica Wildlife: Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Antarctica
Antarctica: In search of the Emperor penguin
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Antarctica
Antarctica: Ross Sea and the Far Side
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Places To Visit In Antarctica
Discover our guide to the most exciting, memorable and inspiring places to visit.
Antarctic Circle
This more southerly section of the Antarctic Peninsula is home to pristine icescapes, undisturbed wildlife and seldom-trodden landfalls.
Antarctic Peninsula
As the most accessible area of the continent, the Antarctic Peninsula hosts some of the most interesting scenery and wildlife, as well as many of the continent’s scientific bases.
Far Side and the Ross Sea
This remote territory boasts dramatic scenery and a unique wilderness experience; you’ll discover rookeries of the regal Emperor penguin.
South Georgia
This narrow island of glaciated alpine peaks, ice-scalloped fjords and protected valleys shelters a cornucopia of wildlife, including millions of penguins and seals.
Things to do
We proudly offer the widest range of activities, excursions and one-of-a-kind experiences across all our destinations, tried and tested personally by our travel experts.
Accommodation
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Where to go when - our guide to Antarctica
Wondering when is the best time to visit Antarctica? Explore our in-depth guide to the weather by seasons, as well as wildlife spectacles you’ll find throughout the year.
Antarctica is an otherworldly snow-blanketed wilderness, where sparkling icebergs and stark islands emerge from frosty seas. The continent is only accessible during the southern hemisphere’s summer: late October to March. This is the best time to visit Antarctica as it sees impossibly long daylight hours - around the summer solstice in December, the sun does not set and you’ll experience entire days of perpetual light. You’ll find a typical maritime climate with average temperatures during the cruising season varying between 1°C and -15°C. Whether you time your visit to coincide with the pristine snows of the Antarctic spring (November), the endless days of mid-summer (January) or the March whale-watching season, a rich wildlife experience is all but guaranteed. Spot Emperor, chinstrap, gentoo and Adélie penguins in colonies millions strong, blue, orca, humpback, minke and southern right whales splashing offshore and Weddell, Ross, crab-eater, leopard and elephant seals which sprawl on the beaches.
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