ADVENTURE TRAVEL
HELISKIING IN ANTARCTICA With untouched icescapes and snow-covered mountains rising from the sea, Antarctica is a playground for adrenaline-fuelled activities. Tour companies have long been running adventure trips to the continent, oſten incorporating lectures and onboard education programmes on their ships too. Luxury discovery yacht Scenic Eclipse offers
itineraries that also include adventures such as heliskiing from virgin mountain tops, submarine dives and helicopter ice landings. The 16-day, all-inclusive voyage travels through the remote destination and includes rigid inflatable boat trips and kayaking excursions. The Scenic Eclipse then continues its journey,
sailing through the Beagle Channel, with views stretching out over the Andean mountains, before traversing the iceberg-filled Lemaire Channel. Accommodation on board is limited to 200 guests. While the ship is custom-designed for exploring such extreme territories, it doesn’t compromise on luxury either — there’s an onboard spa and Pilates studio, meals are gourmet and all suites have their own private veranda. ESSENTIALS: Prices from £10,107 per person, departing on various dates in February, November and December 2022.
scenic.co.uk
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING IN ECUADOR Tropical and glacial climates coexist along the Avenue of the Volcanoes — a corridor of eight snow-capped peaks running south in Ecuador that’s ideal for beginner climbers and attracts relatively few visitors. The volcanic peak Cayambe has notoriously
changeable weather, which provides an extra challenge when climbing its crevassed, glaciated slopes; Cotopaxi, at 19,347ſt, meanwhile, is the world’s highest active volcano, while Chimborazo is the loſtiest summit in Ecuador (20,564ſt), with glaciers and snow-covered glaciated terrain. Climbing this trio is a great way to train and test altitude and fitness limits, while offering incredible views at every stage. Abercrombie & Kent offers a 16-day trip to
attempt to climb all three peaks. It combines ascents, acclimatisation trips, glacier training and skill development for those interested in gaining high-altitude climb experience. ESSENTIALS: From £20,000 per person, including flights, transfers, accommodation, private expedition guide and a full-board stay at a purpose-built camp.
abercrombiekent.co.uk
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