
10 Steps to Plan an Antarctic Expedition
Here’s help on how to plan the perfect Antarctic expedition!
A Quick Guide to Visiting Antarctica
If you are asking yourself how to visit Antarctica, you’ve arrived at the right place. Read through some of the most common questions we get when planning a visit to Antarctica.
There are a few ways to get there. First, take into consideration the time it takes to get to the 7th Continent. Plan for two full weeks away and some buffer time in your arrival destinations, like Santiago and Punta Arenas, Chile. It takes at least a full day of travel to Santiago, Chile, and then another four and half hour flight to get to Punta Arenas, the gateway to our air-cruise Antarctica expeditions.
The Antarctic travel season is during the Austral Summer, starting in November to the end of February. The most popular time to travel is during December and January, and it’s essential to book your trip in advance to get the dates you want. The other months often offer Antarctica wildlife and weather surprises, so you should consider traveling then as well. There is no wrong time to visit Antarctica; read here for a full overview of when to visit.
There’s a lot to choose from when thinking about how to visit Antarctica. What kind of trip do you want to take, when you want to go to Antarctica, and how to get there.
If you’re short on vacation days or want to skip over the infamous Drake Passage, we suggest taking one of our Antarctica air-cruises. An air-cruise allows you to save on time getting to Antarctica with a short and comfortable 2-hour flight. With this flight, you also don’t have to worry about rough sea crossings.
We offer four types of air-cruises, each offering you something different for your Antarctica trip.
Finding the right expedition to Antarctica also means looking into the value of your trip. Antarctica is one of the most remote travel destinations in the world. Getting there is an investment of time, energy, and, of course, money. Different companies have different models, but we believe that cruising Antarctica on a small ship adds value.
Traveling to Antarctica also means planning your travel way ahead of time. International flights, visas, travel insurance – it’s all a part of the planning process. Here’s help on how to plan the perfect Antarctic expedition!
You will need clothing similar to ski gear and to think about how to pack light. If you are taking an air-cruise, there is a weight limit for baggage (including hand luggage) of 20 kg (44 Lb.). During the austral summer, the Antarctic Peninsula’s average temperature, where most Antarctica cruises sail, is about 0º C (32º F). But it may feel lower because of the wind chill factor.
For more planning advice, read our travel tips page here. Also, one of the best things you can do to prepare for Antarctica is to read the IAATO’s guidelines for visiting Antarctica. Find them here.
Do you have more questions about how to travel to Antarctica? Let us know, and we will be happy to help you!
Antarctica is like no other place on Earth and we invite you to explore it with us. Complete this short form to receive a customized quote from our team and start planning your Antarctic air-cruise today!