Plan your Antarctica Safari

The far south and the Antarctic continent is a destination that conjures vast frozen expanses, frozen seas, elephant seals, penguins and more and you would not be wrong. The Antarctic is truly one of the most powerful and dramatic places on our planet and does not disappoint.

For the hardy, reaching your ultimate goal involves crossing the Drake Passage. A 3 day journey that can reward you with the ‘Drake Lake’ or punish you with some let’s say rather ‘bumpy seas’. But whatever hand you are dealt, you will not be disappointed on arrival at your ultimate destination with its huge tabular icebergs, its dramatic wilderness and its abundant wildlife. This is a place that everyone should go to at least once.

For the less hardy or those short on time, there is the option of an Antarctic fly cruise safari from the mainland down to King George Island. Either one way (and then sail the other leg), or on occasions you can fly both ways. This does minimize number of days of travel and also the risk of a bad crossing, but it is also weather prone as flights only leave with favourable conditions forecast.

When it comes to when to go to Antarctica, the best months are from October to March with the earlier months offering more snowy conditions - sometimes preferable for photography - and the latter months being favourable for whale sightings and penguin chicks for example.

Most people head down to the Antarctic peninsular on a choice of expeditions ships. We do also however offer some remote luxury Camp access at Whichaway Camp where you can be treated to emperor penguin colonies, ice-climbing and maybe even a short hop down to the South Pole, or Union Glacier Camp.

All expeditions into this fascinating icy wilderness are on set departures (unless you book a ship or Camp exclusively) and as part of a small group of intrepid explorers, all sharing a keenness to experience something that most will not in their lifetime. The travel season is short, from November through March, so once you have decided on which of the below suggested itineraries looks right for you, contact our specialists to ensure that you gain a space on your Antarctic adventure. Contact us for a bespoke quote.