Antarctica Trips and Tours

Antarctica trips typically require a great deal of planning. The sheer logistics of traveling to the region means one cannot take a quick trip to the continent. We recommend setting aside at least 14 days for your trip to Antarctica. This will give you enough time to see Ushuaia, hike the most popular trails, take countless photographs of the scenic views, enjoy intimate wildlife viewing, and, of course, visit all the historical sites.

• Peak season tours in Antarctica: The Antarctic summer, from November through early February, is the peak period for Antarctica tours. The region is at its warmest during this period, and you can enjoy up to 24 hours of daylight, making it the best time for hiking, photography tours, and other outdoor adventures. This is also the peak wildlife breeding season. But do make sure to book your trip well ahead of time and be ready to part with a significant amount of money.
• Low-season tours in Antarctica: Mid-February to March is considered the low tourist season in Antarctica. The weather is much colder and there are fewer daylight hours during this time of the year. Still, the overall conditions are much more bearable than in the peak fall and winter seasons. You can anticipate lower prices on Antarctica trips and cruises due to lower tourist arrival. Despite being the low season, February and March is a great time to visit Antarctica if you are a wildlife enthusiast. Penguin chicks leave their nest and the whale numbers are at their peak around this time.

If you are planning a trip to Antarctica, you will want to know about the best time to visit Antarctica as well as check out all available Antarctica tours. You may also wish to learn more about the top things to do in Antarctica. Once you are sure about some of the activities you wish to experience in Antarctica, along with the destinations you want to visit, you may want to consider how many days to stay in Antarctica. We generally recommend staying at least 14 days in Antarctica, but recommend 10 days in Antarctica or more, to get the most out of your trip to Antarctica.

Next, we recommend you start thinking about the money you can allocate to the trip to know whether you should be looking for a budget tour, a luxury tour, or perhaps a completely customized tour to Antarctica.

Antarctica is an amazing continent to visit, and there may be other key factors that you wish to consider before traveling there. Please check our "Antarctica travel guide" which will give you a lot of relevant information about traveling to Antarctica.