Antarctica — Where to Go
Top Things to See
Wildlife
Take advantage of some of the best wildlife viewing in the world. Elephant and Weddell seals, emperor, chinstrap and Adelié penguins and humpback and minke whales are just a few of the regulars spotted in Antarctica.
Port Lockroy museum
Impress your friends by sending them a postcard from the only post office in Antarctica, at Port Lockroy, which used to be a British station and is now a museum to early Antarctic exploration. It is one of Antarctica's most popular attractions, designated as Historic Site number 61 under the Antarctic Treaty.
Antarctic history
Follow in the footsteps of famous explorers such as Captain RF Scott, and visit historic sites dotted throughout Antarctica.
Observation Hill
Climb Observation Hill, 30 minutes' ascent from nearby McMurdo station, which awards intrepid travelers with magnificent views of Mount Erebus and the Ross Ice Shelf, plus the ‘Royal Societies' range across the ice; you will also find here the Memorial Cross erected in honor of Captain RF Scott and his polar party.
Starry skies
Gaze up at the cosmos and delight in an exceptionally clear night full of stars.
Top Things to Do
The Last Marathon
The hard-core among you can endure The Last Marathon on King George Island and run in sub-zero conditions.
Cruise
Take a cruise/ferry around some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Most trips depart from Ushuaia (in Argentina) or Punta Arenas (in Chile), and the passage from South America to the Antarctic Peninsula takes approximately two days.
Helicopter ride
Be one of the few to observe polar animals (including penguins and albatrosses) in their natural environment from the privileged views granted by a helicopter. Helicopters give the best access to emperor penguin colonies.
Kayaking
Kayak up to icebergs for even closer views and, weather permitting, you may even be able to camp on the ice.
Deception Island
Take a dip in the thermal waters on Deception Island. The island you see today was formed by a volcanic eruption, which caused its peak to explode and left a huge caldera (crater) inside the island.
Featured Tours to Antarctica
Antarctica's Ross Sea
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Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands
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Circumnavigation of South Georgia with the Falkland Islands
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Antarctic Explorer
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