Antarctica
Antarctica is an astonishing wilderness full of elemental forces: water, snow, ice, and rock.
Antarctica is one of the last bastions of wilderness in the modern world.
It has a great appeal due to its stunning landscapes and peaceful atmosphere.
Available Activities & Excursions
HIGHLIGHTS
Wildlife
The continent is home to some of the world’s most magnificent animals, such as the emperor penguin and the humpback whale. Many of these animals migrate from the Antarctic to the Pacific Ocean.
Adventure
Antarctica is truly an experience that can only be fully embraced. For many visitors, this is their first taste of the continent’s natural wonder.
History
The names of the prominent individuals who have made Antarctica their home are written on the continent's shores. Visitors can also follow their footsteps by recreating the experiences of the past.
Wilderness
Antarctica has an unnameable quality. A land where the seemingly endless expanse of ice towers and snow-covered mountains seem to float among the clouds of marine mist.
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Basic info about Antarctica!
Local Currency
ANTARCTIC DOLLAR
Best food
FRESH SEAFOOD, PEMMICAN, HOOSH
Languages Spoken
RUSSIAN
Best Places to Visit in Antarctica
- Drake Passage
- South Georgia
- Falkland Islands
- Antarctic Peninsula
- South Shetland Islands
Best Time to Visit
November - March
The months when the sun rises above the horizon, the sea ice melts enough to allow access, and the temperatures nudge above freezing.
