Although much larger than Europe, Antarctica is inhabited only by small temporary groups of research scientists. The icy landscapes are simply breathtaking: mountain peaks rise to nearly five thousand metres from an ice-sheet more than one kilometre thick, while glaciers tumble towards the frozen sea, calving spectacular blue icebergs. Equally impressive is the wildlife: for a few brief weeks each summer, vast colonies of penguins, seals, seabirds and whales feed and breed here, giving rise to a frenzy of noise and activity.


If weather and ice conditions allow, you may have the opportunity to sail through the beautiful Lemaire Channel, or make a continental landing at Neko Harbour, one of the many homes of the gentoo penguin. The British base of Port Lockroy might also be on the agenda, where you can sneak a peek into life in an Antarctic base of the 1950’s - and also send a postcard home!


Whether you decide to travel early season to make the most of the 24-hour daylight, or visit late season to witness the flurry of orca, minke and humpback whales, Antarctica will not disappoint.


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