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South shetland islands.

The South Shetland Islands are amongst the top attractions and places to visit in Antarctica. Located on the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, these groups of islands are also home to the unique Deception Island and an active volcano. The islands offer breath-taking views of ice sheets, icebergs and glaciers, and it is here where you can find thousands of penguins flocking around. The interior black sand beaches on the South Shetland Islands are also sites of several research stations and ancient whaling stations that you can pay a visit to. Location: 120 kilometres north of the Antarctic Peninsula Highlights: penguin colonies, research stations, Deception Island, elephant seals, icebergs

Antarctic Peninsula

Drake Passage

South Georgia

Falkland Islands

Lemaire Channel

Port Lockroy

King George Island

Ice Cube Research Station

Colossal Penguin Colonies

Trinity Church

Blood Falls

Deception Island

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Must-see attractions in Antarctica

Terra Nova Hut

Scott’s hut from the Terra Nova expedition is steeped in an incredible feeling of history. Here, dog skeletons bleach on the sand in the Antarctic sun,…

Shackleton’s Hut

Shackleton erected this structure on his Nimrod expedition in February 1908. Fifteen men lived in the hut, which is much smaller than Scott’s at Cape…

Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station

The South Pole station was built in phases, so the first group of occupants was able to take up residence in January 2003, and it was officially…

Lemaire Channel

Antarctic Peninsula

This steep-sided channel – just 1600m (5250ft) wide – runs for 11km (7 miles) between the mountains of Booth Island and the Peninsula. So photogenic that…

Christ Church Cathedral

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

The great peat slip of 1886, a landslide which killed two people and damaged numerous buildings, wiped out Stanley’s Holy Trinity Church. The foundation…

Ceremonial South Pole

The resplendent flags of the original 12 Antarctic Treaty signatories surround this red-and-white-striped ‘barber’ pole, capped by a chromium globe, so it…

Science Facilities

Most of the scientific facilities at the Pole are off-limits to visitors, to avoid disrupting research. Other laboratories are off-limits because their…

Borchgrevink’s Huts

In February 1899, four years after Kristensen’s landing here, Borchgrevink was back at Cape Adare as the leader of the Southern Cross expedition. It took…

Whalers’ Cemetery

South Georgia

Shackleton’s grave is the highlight of the whalers’ cemetery at Grytviken. ‘The Boss’ is buried at the left rear of the graveyard. On the back of the…

Compared to McMurdo’s ‘urban sprawl,’ just 3km away by gravel road, New Zealand’s Scott Base looks positively pastoral. An orderly collection of lime…

Bransfield House

Britain beautifully restored the original station building, Bransfield House, the main building of Base A, in 1996. Displays on the station’s history hang…

Eduardo Frei Montalva Station

King George Island

Chile constructed this station, known as Frei station, in 1969 on the nearly ice-free Fildes Peninsula at the island’s southwestern tip, and 10 years…

Scott’s Discovery Hut

Scott’s National Antarctic Expedition built this hut in February 1902 on aptly named Hut Point. The prefabricated building, purchased in Australia, is of…

Palmer Station

Palmer was built in 1968 on the island’s southwest coast to honor American sealer Nathaniel B Palmer, who in 1820 was one of the first to see Antarctica…

Nordenskjöld Hut

The Swedish South Polar Expedition’s prefabricated black-walled hut, the Antarctic Peninsula’s oldest remaining building, is a protected historic site…

Novolazarevskaya Station

Located at the southeastern tip of the Schirmacher oasis and on the shores of Lake Stantsionnoye, Russia’s Novolazarevskaya Station is named for Mikhail…

Esperanza Station

Argentina built this base in 1951, though a naval post was established here in 1930. Esperanza was significantly expanded in 1978 and women and children…

Davis Station

Named after Captain John King Davis, master of ships used on expeditions led by Shackleton and Mawson, Australia’s Davis Station is a colorful collection…

Rothera Research Station

The UK’s Rothera, built in 1975, occupies a small peninsula on Adelaide’s southeast coast. A 900m gravel airstrip and hangar were added in 1990–91, making…

Academician Vernadsky Station

This Ukrainian base, which accommodates 24 people, is located on Galindez Island. Transferred from the UK in 1996 for £1 (look for the actual coin…

Bellingshausen Station

Russia set up Bellingshausen station in 1968 and it is now separated from Frei base by a small stream. After a fuel-tank farm was established,…

Emperor Penguins

On the fast ice about 400m from the low ice cliffs on Snow Hill Island’s south coast is Antarctica’s northernmost (and most accessible) emperor penguin…

Crary Science & Engineering Center

McMurdo Station

Symbolically numbered ‘Building 1,’ this center, usually called the ‘Crary Lab,’ is named for Albert P Crary, a geophysicist and glaciologist who was the…

Hansen’s Grave

The Southern Cross expedition’s zoologist, Norwegian Nicolai Hansen, died on October 14, 1899, probably of an intestinal disorder: the first human death…

Geographic South Pole

The Geographic South Pole (Geodetic Pole) marks the spot at one end of the Earth’s axis of rotation (the other being the North Pole). It is indicated by a…

Henryk Arctowski Station

Poland’s Arctowski station, opened in 1977, was named for a geologist on Adrien de Gerlache’s Belgica expedition and houses 40 people. Female visitors…

Mawson's Main Hut

Mawson intended to have two separate huts, one housing 12 men, the other six. But it was decided to join the two, creating an accommodation area and a…

Mario Zucchelli Station

At the coast, Italy operates summer-only Mario Zucchelli Station, which accommodates 90 people. The station, a collection of blue buildings with orange…

Building 155

Building 155 is McMurdo’s indoor Main St, and the long central corridor is known as Hwy 1. Along it are the dining facility (still known as the Galley…

Commandante Ferraz Station

Brazil’s Commandante Ferraz Station on Admiralty Bay, opened in 1983–84, is located between an old whaling station and the site of the abandoned British…

South Georgia Museum

When entering this wonderful museum, be sure to look up to see the wandering albatross mounted overhead. Unless you’re a scientist, this is the closest…

Plateau Observatory

In early 2008 a six-tractor caravan left China’s Zhongshan Station, covering the 1300km traverse to Dome A in three weeks to set up the PLATO Observatory…

East Base was built during aviator Richard Byrd’s third Antarctic expedition, the US Antarctic Service Expedition of 1939–41. It was also used in 1947–48…

Mawson Station

Australia's Mawson Station was established in February 1954. Named for Douglas Mawson, an Australian Antarctic explorer, it is the oldest continuously…

Whalers’ Church

The restored Whalers’ Church, consecrated on Christmas Day, 1913, is a typical Norwegian church. Indeed, it was originally erected in Strømmen before…

Goudier Island

Goudier Island is home to 800 pairs of gentoos. Monitoring of their breeding success since 1995 has found no discernible impact from tourists, who tramp…

Maitri Station

Maitri, Hindi for friendship, is a long, U-shaped, tan-colored building with a large Indian flag over the entrance. Maitri’s winter and summer complement…

Grave of Matthew Brisbane

Vernet’s lieutenant Matthew Brisbane was murdered by gauchos after British naval officer JJ Onslow left him in charge of Port Louis in August 1833. In…

Chapel of the Snows

The white Chapel of the Snows, a 64-seat house of worship with a pretty, penguin-motif stained-glass window and an organ, is the third chapel raised at…

Torgersen Island

The Adélie rookery just offshore is often visited in conjunction with Palmer Station. Since 1974, however, the Adélie population here has dropped by 60%…

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Top 10 Antarctica Landmarks, Wonders & Attractions To See

Antarctica attractions: top 10 things to see in antarctica, 1. mcmurdo dry valleys, 2. brown bluff, 3. the lemaire channel, 4. mount erebus, 5. the ross ice shelf, 6. the antarctic circle, 7. snow hill island, 8. the vinson massif, 9. the geographic south pole, 10. south georgia, what to see in antarctica.

From the cliffs, icebergs, and ice-shelf ramparts of the coast to the unbelievably wild depths of its Polar Plateau, Antarctica presents one of the most utterly extraordinary landscapes on Earth with natural wonders aplenty that have to be seen to be believed.

Throw in the magnificent wildlife hubbub along its shores and ice fronts, the traces of bygone explorers, the flawless night skies and Southern Lights—well, let’s just say the White Continent makes for mind-bogglingly rewarding travel.

When it comes to such a vast continent—and the equally remarkable Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands readily combined on a cruise—it’s tough to define a short-and-sweet list of the very best Antarctica landmarks, natural wonders and tourist attractions. But that’s just what we’re attempting to do in this (ambitious) roundup of veritable Antarctica highlights that shouldn’t be missed!

Given the challenge of winnowing down the vast number of Antarctica tourist attractions to behold to a mere ten, it’s true enough that you could easily swap in others on the following list. But, without question, these landmarks and locations rank among the most extraordinary highlights of the frozen continent.

Some of the most enigmatic natural attractions in Antarctica, the McMurdo Dry Valleys constitute the continent’s largest expanse of mostly ice-free ground: the greatest of the so-called “Antarctic oases,” covering some 1,900 square miles (4,800 square kilometers) to the west of McMurdo Sound. The Transantarctic Mountains wall these broad defiles in and help establish their drastically dry climate: by preventing glacial incursion, by casting them in a rainshadow, and by sweeping them with strong (sometimes hurricane-force) and parching katabatic winds. These dry valleys, which include the Taylor, Wright, and Victoria, are frigid deserts that appear to have essentially received no precipitation for some two million years.

Among their many striking landmarks are the seasonal meltwater flow of the Onyx River, the über-salty Don Juan Pond, and the undeniably sinister-looking Blood Falls. The latter is a crimson cascade flowing out of Taylor Glacier onto the ice of West Lake Bonney. Its waters drain a subglacial saltwater pool long sealed off from oxygen, where microbes convert iron to a soluble form; that soluble iron reacts with oxygen when the water is exposed to air, producing the gory hue of the falls.

Set on the Tamarin Peninsula, Brown Bluff is a striking example of a tuya: a flat-topped, mesa-like volcano that owes its form to eruption under ice cover. Its rusty cliffs, contrasting eye-catchingly with the tuya’s snow streaks, incorporate volcanic bombs, and overlook a cobble-ash beach supporting a large colony of Adélie penguins (as well as some gentoos).

Famously photogenic—enough that it’s earned the nickname of “Kodak Alley” or “Kodak Gap”—the Lemaire Channel forms a mountain- and ice-edged strait between the Antarctic Peninsula and Booth Island. Some seven miles long and less than 2,000 feet across at its narrowest point, the Channel presents sublime scenery with its rock/ice/water mosaic, notable landmarks including the twin basalt spires of the Una Peaks that lord over the northern entrance. Icebergs are common sights, especially early in the summer (when they sometimes clog the Channel), while later in the season you’ll often spot whales cruising here.

The 12,448-foot crown of mountainous Ross Island in the Ross Sea, Mount Erebus is the only known active volcano on the Antarctic mainland—and the southernmost active volcano in the world! This commanding fire mountain, an icy stratovolcano, looms to a summit crater glowing with one of the planet’s relative handful of lava lakes. Cruises to the Ross Sea can serve up memorable views of Mount Erebus, a rare chance to witness one of the greatest geological wonders of Antarctica.

Speaking of the Ross Sea, the biggest of Antarctica’s many ice shelves—where continental glaciers draining the ice sheet nose out onto the ocean—covers much of its southern half, covering close to 200,000 square miles (508,000 square kilometers). The roughly France-sized Ross Ice Shelf, the above-water ramparts of which loom as high as 160 feet (50 meters), was known as “The Barrier” by early Antarctic explorers such as Ernest Shackleton, and is fed by glaciers flowing off the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. The sight of its white wall becomes branded into the memory of anyone who sees it.

Unlike the Ross Ice Shelf, the Antarctic Circle is invisible. Yet crossing this latitudinal boundary demarking the Antarctic realm proper is a special thrill, one a relatively few people ever experience. Indeed, not all cruises to Antarctica make it past this circle of latitude, as the northern segment of the Antarctic Peninsula—the most-visited destination on the White Continent—extends north of it.

This snow-capped, ice-edged isle off the Trinity Peninsula along the Antarctic Peninsula’s Weddell Sea coast is remote and hard to reach, but nonetheless very much a coveted destination. That’s because Snow Hill Island is one of the foremost natural wonders of Antarctica, host to the northernmost rookery of emperor penguins—the largest and best-known of all penguin species—in the world: some 4,000 breeding pairs. Emperors are famously hardy birds: the only penguins to breed during the Antarctic winter. While most breeding colonies are terrifically remote, following timetables that don’t allow for easy viewing by tourists, Snow Hill Island provides a rare chance to see these iconic creatures in the flesh.

The colony resides on the ice off the southwestern coast of Snow Hill Island, and some tours will attempt to reach it—via expedition vessel and helicopter—early in the season when emperor chicks are still likely to be seen.

The high point of Antarctica, the Vinson Massif provides the spectacular, 16,050-foot culmination of the White Continent’s loftiest mountain chain: the Sentinel Range, part of the larger system of the Ellsworth Range along the Ronne Ice Shelf. Climbers aiming to complete the Seven Summits—topping the highest peaks on every continent—have Mount Vinson as their chief goal here, but there are other mighty mountains in the Sentinels, including 15,919-foot Mount Tyree, 15,883-foot Clinch Peak, and 15,820-foot Corbet Peak.

The Geographic South Pole must be the single most famous landmark in Antarctica, yet comparatively few tourists make the trip here. But it’s certainly possible to do so during the summer, whether you’re just flying over or touching down and visiting on foot or by skis. The Ceremonial South Pole close to the actual geographic pole provides a classic photo op with the flags representing the original nations signatory to the Antarctic Treaty, and meanwhile the U.S.-run Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, the local research base, is its own attraction.

The spectacular Antarctic island of South Georgia—part of a British Overseas Territory with the South Sandwich Islands, set in the Scotia Sea at the frontier between the South Atlantic and the Southern Ocean—makes a genuine highlight of a stopover on certain White Continent itineraries. Once home to whalers and a base of research, South Georgia lacks a permanent human population now, and can hold its own with any island in the world for scenery and wildlife. Snow- and ice-swaddled mountains rear past 9,000 feet, walling in fjords and backdropping beaches that support globally significant pinniped and seabird rookeries.

Home to a number of penguin species—including the king, second-largest of all penguins after the emperor—as well as leopard and fur seals, South Georgia is perhaps best known for supporting the single largest colony of southern elephant seals in the world. These biggest of all pinnipeds—males may reach 20 feet and weigh more than 10,000 pounds—breed here in December and January, the gigantic bulls battling it out to control turf as the dominant, bloodied “beachmaster.”

The beautiful desolation of the South Pole, the iceberg clutter of the Lemaire Channel, the grand faces of the Ellsworth Mountains, the seal and penguin dramas of South Georgia’s seaboard: The magic of the Antarctica tourist attractions we’ve highlighted above transcends the power of language. These are places to make an effort to see firsthand.

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When visiting Antarctica, you’ll notice that all the cruises are discovery cruises. That means there is no set itinerary , and the crew decides where the ship will go daily.

First, IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) rules only allow smaller expedition ships to land to help protect the wildlife and land. Larger cruise ships can only sail by .

Second, being on a Class 1A ice-rated and Polar Class 6-rated ship like Scenic Eclipse II allows you to pass the Antarctic Circle and go further south than most ships. These Scenic Eclipse luxury yachts were the first of their kind and were specifically built to navigate Antarctic waters and pass the Drake Passage safely.

Lastly, the longer your cruise is, the more opportunities you’ll have to see wildlife, visit destinations, and do more activities. You may have poor microclimates everywhere some days, and you want to maximize your chances since getting to Antarctica is already a long journey.

We may have had a unicorn trip with mostly great weather. It was nice to see the captain and staff get excited. One person we met who had been working his 100th trip to Antarctica said it was his first time being able to visit number 13!

See More: 17 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Antarctica

Best Places to Visit in Antarctica

Below are the places we visited on our trip so you can follow along in the order of our travel itinerary. Hoping the weather allows you to see these magical places, too!

1. Detaille Island

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Highlights: Research Station Base W’s historic huts, Adelie Penguin Colony Wildlife Spotting: Adelie Penguins, Antarctic Shag, Weddell Seals, Crabeater Seals, Whales, Brown Skua, Petrels

Detaille Island was our very first stop in Antarctica. We didn’t know what to expect, but looking back, it was the perfect introduction. It had everything: our first wildlife encounters, beautiful icebergs, and historic huts.

The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust maintains the island and the huts , which are like living museums . It was a former British research station, Base W, operating between 1956 and 1959. You can see an Adelie colony from far away, but we also saw one solo Adelie hopping around near our landing site.

After our landing, we went on a zodiac cruise around the area to see some of the ice formations and wildlife floating on the ice closer up.

Photo Tip: You need a long lens to shoot the penguin colony ( this is the lens I shot with ), and they were still tiny. The last photo was of a solo adelie on an iceberg.

2. Horseshoe Island

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Highlights: Rocks with Malachite, British Antarctic Survey’s Station E Historic Buildings Wildlife Spotting: Adelie Penguins, Weddell Seal, Crabeater Seal, Petrels, Gulls, Terns

When you walk onto Horseshoe Island, it’s hard to ignore the bright green veins in the rocks. Malachite makes them look like they’re from a different planet. Jacob kept referring to them as kryptonite.

You can walk up to a couple of viewpoints at Horseshoe Island, explore the historic buildings of Station E , or keep your eye out for wildlife. We saw a lone Adelie, Petrels with chicks, and some seals lazing in the bay.

Pro Tip: Keep an eye out for seal bones. The shoreline near the bay had many seal bone pieces all over the place that you may walk past if you’re not looking for them.

3. Bongrain Point

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Highlights: Adelie Penguin Colony Wildlife Spotting: Adelie Penguins, Cormorants

We went on a SUP excursion at Bongrain Point, a great way to have a quieter, meditative experience (Scenic Eclipse II fully outfits you in dry suits). But the wind picked up, so we had to cut it short and head to the Adelie penguin colony instead.

The Adelie Penguins were everywhere , bathing on the shore, walking to and from their colony, and many huddled together nursing their chicks.

Since there were so many penguins moving back and forth, you had to be extra diligent to give them space ( stay at least 5 meters or 15 feet away ).

Photo Tip: Having your camera without underwater housing can be nerve-wracking, so if photography is your primary goal, it’s better to be on zodiac boats or to opt for a landing.

4. Stonington Island

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Highlights: East Base of the United States Antarctic Service Expedition, British Antarctic Survey’s Station E, Huge Ice Shelf, Helicopter Tour, Polar Plunge Wildlife Spotting: Adelie Penguin, Skuas, Various Seals, Various Whales

Stonington Island was the first chance for us to see an American Base . One of the unique features here is the two out-of-commission tanks they brought down as a mode of transportation (‘Murica!). There’s also Station E here, but it wasn’t open. Across the way, you can admire a giant ice shelf where some guests saw a big ice calving .

Afterward, we did a helicopter tour to appreciate the landscape and vastness from a bird’s-eye view. We even saw some whales.

Finally, conditions were perfect for a polar plunge . Luckily, it was a rare warm, sunny day to ease us into polar plunges. After setting up, we headed to the back of the ship, where they tied a safety belt on you before jumping in the water.

Once you get out, they have towels ready to wrap you and a choice of a shot or hot chocolate to warm yourself. The anticipation of jumping in was worse than actually doing it, plus I swam so fast that my brain didn’t have time to process what just happened.

Pro Tip: Wear robes over your bathing suit during the polar plunge. It keeps you warm while waiting, and it’s nice to throw back on after.

5. Jenny Island

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Highlights: Elephant Seals Wildlife Spotting: Elephant Seals, Leopard Seals, Fur Seals, Weddel Seals, Crabeater Seals

We saw a massive group of Elephant Seals at Jenny Island basking in the sun and throwing their weight around. Afterward, we zodiac cruised around and saw a Leopard Seal floating on ice, too. Some guests said they saw all five seal types here.

6. Rothera Station

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Highlights: Active Research Station Wildlife Spotting: Whales, Birds

Rothera Research Station was established in 1975 and is the starting point for most British Antarctic Survey missions. We didn’t stop since it was an acting station , but we got to cruise by to see the scale of the station in comparison to the historic ones we visited.

7. Fish Islands

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Highlights: Adelie Penguin Colony  Wildlife Spotting: Antarctic Shags, Adelie Penguins, Wilsons Storm Petrel

We zodiac cruised around Fish Islands, which ended up being one of our favorite outings.

An estimated 4000 breeding pairs of Adelie penguins , along with Antarctic shags, inhabit Fish Islands and the Minnows. They were hard to tell apart at times because of their similar color patterns. We spent hours watching three goofy Adelie penguins play. Fish Islands is also where I shot my favorite penguin photo from this trip, the “ Penguin Wedding .”

8. Grandidier Channel

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Highlights: Whales Galore, Beautiful Icebergs, Stunning Mountain Scenery Wildlife Spotting: Humpback Whales, Antarctic Minke Whale, Orcas

While traveling through the Grandidier Channel, we were amazed by the beautiful ice formations and mountain scenery. Someone spotted a pod of orcas in the distance, followed by another pod . Then, two pods of humpback whales joined in. It was the craziest whale-watching experience of our lives. They were continuously peeping at us or showing off their tales.

Pro Tip: Go to the Navigation Bridge to watch whales. Scenic has an open bridge policy, and it’s the best place to stay informed since they’re always on the lookout and have more experience spotting wildlife.

Photo Tip: Make sure you always have your  long lens ready  and layers on you. You never know when you’ll have to hop outside.

9. Lemaire Channel

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Highlights: Most Beautiful and Narrow Passage Wildlife Spotting: Humpback Whales, Adelie Penguins, Gulls and Terns, Petrel

Many call the Lemaire Channel the most beautiful place in Antarctica . It’s a narrow passage with towering mountains on both sides. We saw Humpback Whales feeding in the area as we entered the channel.

We were at a set coursed menu when passing through, but they allowed us to go up to the ship’s bow for ten minutes to see it first. Even during our meal, whales came up less than 50 feet from the window beside us.

10. Flandres Bay

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Highlights: Kayaking, Ice Formations Wildlife Spotting: Giant Petrels, Brown Skua, Antarctic Shag, Humpback Whale, Seals

We kayaked in Flandres Bay. The water was glassy smooth, with stunning ice formations and mountains surrounding us. We saw very little wildlife compared to other days, like one sleeping humpback whale from a distance and a few Giant Petrels and Skuas.

It worked out perfectly as a photographer so that we could focus on the kayaking. If there had been tons of wildlife, I would have preferred to be on a zodiac since shooting on them is more manageable. We could hear some small avalanches and ice calving in the distance.

11. Port Lockroy

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Highlights: Gentoo Penguin Colony, Penguin Post Office, Gift Shop Wildlife Spotting: Gentoo Penguins

The UK Antarctic Trust runs Port Lockroy. During our visit, they were not taking visitors to protect the local Gentoo Penguin colony from the Avian Flu. Instead, a handful of the team came aboard our ship to give a presentation on their work. The staff there counts penguins, maintains the buildings, runs a gift shop, and has a post office .

After the presentation, they set up a pop-up post office and souvenir shop on our ship . They had clothes, alcohol, calendars, ornaments, postcards and more. Any purchases help support the UK Antarctic Trust. We purchased a handful of postcards to mail to our friends and family. Postcards were 2.5£, and postage was 2£ per postcard.

They said the postcards can take from one to three months to deliver. Ours took about a month before they arrived on the East Coast.

Pro Tip: They also have a passport stamp to stamp your passport, or we stamped the outgoing postcards.

12. Palaver Point

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Highlights: Chinstrap Penguin Colony Wildlife Spotting: Chinstrap Penguins, Seals, Skuas, Petrels, Gulls, Terns

After mainly seeing Adelies, we were excited to meet our first Chinstrap Penguins. They were so fun to watch and had chicks they were nursing. Palaver Point involved a short hike up to get a better vantage point of the colony. I could watch them all day! You can watch our fun video of them here.

13. Spert Island

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Highlights: Beautiful Glaciers, Caves Wildlife Spotting: Elephant Seals, Leopard Seals, Chinstrap Penguins, Gentoo Penguin

The staff was excited when we headed to Spert Island. We had people on our ship nearing 100 voyages to Antarctica who had never been because conditions didn’t work out.

Just when we thought the trip couldn’t get better, Spert Island wowed us with its ice formations and sculptures carved out by nature. They were the most beautiful we’ve seen on the entire trip.

14. Fournier Bay

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Highlights: Ice Formations, Pancake Ice Wildlife Spotting: Leopard Seals, Petrels, Antarctic Tern

Using a scope, we guessed that one iceberg was over 900 feet tall . We saw all ice forms here: glaciers, ice sheets, icebergs, growlers, brash ice, and pancake ice.

15. Neko Harbour

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Highlights: Gentoo Penguin Colony, Continental Landing Wildlife Spotting: Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whales, Fur Seal, Brown Skua, Petrels

Our final stop was Neko Harbour, where we made our continental landing and finally saw the Gentoo Penguins . I loved seeing their penguin highways. They were deeper highways than the other colonies, perhaps because they were larger penguins.

They also had the youngest chicks, some only a few days old. Since it was our last outing, we stayed as long as possible to watch them nurse and steal rocks from each other. When we returned, a few curious humpback whales swam beside the ship. They were so close I had to take off my long lens.

• Choose your Antarctica cruise wisely! Some have limited stops, while others do sail-bys only. Scenic was an amazing trip because we got the chance to go further South than most ships.
• All activities like zodiac cruises, kayaking, SUP, and polar plunges can happen at multiple destinations, but it’s all weather dependent. Kayaking and SUP have limited spots that they fill by invitation only. They do their best to make sure every guest who wants to has the opportunity to do it at least once. You can also ask to be put on a waiting list in case someone decides to cancel.
• If you plan on photographing wildlife , have a long lens with you. I mainly used this lens for any of our excursions. We also brought a 2x Extender but rarely used it since the wildlife was close enough.
• For more tips on planning your Antarctica trip , check out our post on the 17 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Antarctica .
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• Download these helpful language apps .
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• Get airport lounge access .
• Buy a travel charger to keep your devices charged.
• Get a new backpack for your trip.
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Top 10 Antarctic Attractions

by Oceanwide Expeditions Blog

Regions: Antarctica

Elevate your expedition cruise experience with prime Antarctica attractions

There’s a reason people go to such lengths to visit Antarctica, and its abundance of whales, seals, penguins, and other near-limitless seabirds are only part of the polar story. 

Even if you put its exotically beautiful wildlife aside, Antarctica is undeniably mythic in both scale and scenery: The largest glaciers and icebergs are found there, drawing polar newcomers and the certifiably snow-mad alike.

But even if you strike these incredible surroundings from the list, you still have a wealth of activities that make Antarctica more than worth the trip: kayaking , mountaineering , hiking , scuba diving , camping , and more.

Here we’ll cover some of the top Antarctica attractions, filling up your must-see list in case you ever make the supremely wise decision of an(other) Antarctic cruise .

1. Peruse penguins and colossal penguin colonies

Penguins and penguin colonies can be found in many places around Antarctica, but there are a few key locations they’re best found. One of the best among them is the emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island .

Snow Hill Island is located in the Weddell Sea and is seldom visited since it is often locked in ice, making approach by even ice-strengthened vessels impossible. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get there using other means, which we’ll cover later in this article.

In addition, the Antarctic Peninsula is a great place to spot penguins, especially Adélies , gentoos , and chinstraps . In fact, Adélies only live in Antarctica, unlike other penguin species.

More great penguin colonies exist farther north, in the sub-Antarctic islands of South Georgia (another amazing Antarctic attraction we’ll tell you more about later on).

2. Kayak around Antarctic sea ice – or scuba dive under it

It’s inarguably lovely to sit on the deck of an ice-strengthened polar vessel or sturdy Zodiac boat and simply watch the procession of glacier fronts, icebergs, and perhaps a few surfacing whales pass your field of vision.

But few things get you closer to Antarctica’s aquatic attractions than kayaking .

In a kayak, you can get away from the noise of the motorized vessels and enjoy the scenery in a pure way, powered only by your paddles – i.e., the strength of your own arms.

Neumayer Channel’s Wiencke Island is a fantastic Antarctica attraction for this purpose. And Port Lockroy , or more specifically Jougla Point, offers you the chance to not only kayak but also meet gentoo penguins and blue-eyed shags , two beloved Antarctic seabirds.

Pléneau Island and Petermann Island are equally prized Antarctic kayaking attractions, granting opportunities to view Adélie penguins, blue-eyed shags, humpback whales , minkes , and leopard seals .

And if you’d rather see Antarctica’s underwater attractions, consider polar scuba diving. You have to have extensive cold-water dive experience to book this supplement, but no other activity immerses you more fully in the sea life of Antarctica.

The Melchior Islands, a stunning polar landscape where you can view icebergs, leopard seals, crabeater seals , and whales, is an excellent area for both for kayaking and scuba diving .

3. Cruise (and helicopter) the spectacular Ross Sea

If you get the chance to travel the Ross Sea , you are sure to experience one of Antarctica’s finest and least-visited attractions.

Pendleton Strait is an occasional landing site that, if sea ice allows it, can afford you a visit to the southern tip of Renaud Island. This Antarctic attraction is home to Adélie penguins as well as dazzling blue-white icebergs.

The Amundsen Sea is another major Antarctic attraction we visit during our Ross Sea cruises. There you can find emperor penguins, groups of seals lounging on the ice floes, possible orcas (killer whales) and minke whales spouting along the ice edge, and different species of fulmarine petrels.

And then there’s the Ross Ice Shelf , which pretty much speaks for itself.

Lastly, the satellite islands around Campbell Island are excellent Antarctic attractions. Consider just the albatrosses: wandering, Campbell (of course), grey-headed, black-browed, and light-mantled.

But there are also three penguin species on Campbell Island : eastern rockhopper, erect-crested, and yellow-eyed penguins . Elephant seals , fur seals , and sea lions likewise live there.

Because the Ross Sea is often filled with ice and is one of Earth’s largest conservation areas, however, expedition cruises there don’t typically take place every year. So if you see a Ross Sea voyage come available, don’t waste any time to book!

4. Observe Antarctic whales on a whale-watching cruise

Not surprisingly, whales are among the chief attractions in Antarctica.

Like penguins, you can see whales in many offshore areas around Antarctica. But also like penguins, there are a few ideal hotspots:  Cuverville Island , Danco Island , Petermann Island, and Pléneau Island are all great whale-watching Antarctic attractions.

They’re also good for gentoo penguins, seals, and skuas.

Neko Harbour and Paradise Harbour , iconic Antarctica attractions in themselves, are also great places to spot humpbacks and minkes – along with gargantuan glaciers.

In Wilhelmina Bay , you can see humpback whales while also taking a Zodiac cruise to the ghostly wreck of the Guvernøren , a whaling vessel that caught fire in 1915. And around the Melchior Islands, you might encounter even more whales, leopard seals, and crabeater seals.

By any reckoning, Antarctica’s whale attractions can go fearlessly toe-to-toe with any other region on the planet.

5. Or cruise (and helicopter) the wondrous Weddell Sea

Since Ross Sea trips tend to be offered less often and are more extensive affairs (usually over 30 days), many polar travelers prefer the Weddell Sea for their Antarctic expedition cruise.

And this goes double if they like emperor penguins.

Most Weddell Sea cruises take about 11 days, taking in many ideal Antarctic attractions. One of the best are the west slopes of the Antarctic Sound .

The western Antarctic Sound is rarely seen from the air, though it’s truly worthy of a helicopter flight: layered sandstones, lava flows, and glaciers, with emperor penguins, Adélies, kelp gulls, skuas, and various breeds of petrel.

Duse Bay is another Antarctica attraction we have to mention. There a helicopter flight may deposit you on a rocky hillock close to an old refuge hut overlooking this charming bay.

Seymour Island is also a fine place to see sedimentary rock, fossils, and vast Antarctic views.

You might also visit Devil Island (home to a large Adélie colony), Brown Bluff (which also has an Adélie colony and is perhaps the most scenic location in the northern tip of the continent), and Gourdin Island (with chinstrap, gentoo, and Adélie penguins).

6. Camp under the Southern Hemisphere skies

There’s really no better way to feel like a real Antarctic explorer than digging a snow dugout, throwing a bivouac bag into it, and flopping down for some good solid sack time.

There are many polar-perfect places for doing this, but three of our regular haunts are Paradise Bay, Port Lockroy , and Errera Channel .

Paradise Bay, located north of Lemaire Strait , could easily have its own entry on this list, as it is one of the most jaw-droppingly gorgeous places in all Antarctica.

Mammoth glaciers jab out of the steel-blue sea, icebergs lie shattered over the rocks like pulverized cathedrals, and the water is thick with whales, gentoo penguins, and crabeater seals. The whole scene looks like the fantastic sculpture of some all-powerful ice spirit.

Now just imagine camping there. Sound like a fair Antarctic attraction to you?

Port Lockroy is no slouch either, even next to Paradise Bay, and is certainly an attraction that draws its own share of Antarctic cruisers. You’ll likely camp a few miles away at Damoy Point, in Dorian Bay, on the northwest side of the mountainous Wiencke Island.

And speaking of Port Lockroy, you can even mail a letter from its post office, enabling you to make all your friends jealous the old-fashioned way: with paper and pen.

Mightier than the sword, indeed.

7. Mail a letter from Earth’s southernmost post office

The former research base of Port Lockroy, which is now post office also known as the Penguin Post Office, is the most southerly mailing depot on Earth.

This, we feel, is another no-brainer Antarctica attraction.

While you’re writing your letter, which will make you feel like Seinfeld is still only in its fourth season, take a moment to appreciate all the gentoo penguins wondering why you’re not just texting – or watching Seinfeld.

8. Go for a birdwatching cruise in Antarctica’s bird paradise

If you haven’t noticed already, birds are a big thing in Antarctica. You might even say they’re an Antarctic attraction.

The species you’re likely to see on an Antarctica cruise are too numerous to name in full, but leaving out the previously stated penguins makes it easier.

So suffice it to say that your Antarctic cruise might very well acquaint you with multiple species of albatross, gull, tern, skua, petrel, shearwater, cormorant, and sheathbill. Particularly, wandering albatrosses are a common favorite.

Antarctic terns (and Arctic, actually) are also very popular.

And as Antarctic attractions go, we simply can’t forget Antarctic shags.

9. Live the Antarctic Basecamp experience

We held this entry back nearer to the end of this list, as Basecamp cruises are adventures you can only have with Oceanwide Expeditions. Also, they represent an almost all-inclusive summary of every outdoor activity you can enjoy in Antarctica.

One such activity is mountaineering, a decidedly high-octane Antarctica attraction. Soft-climb options inland of Neumayer Channel are highly popular, as well as climbs on Pléneau & Petermann Islands.

Or if you’d rather stay on (relatively) flat ground, you can instead embark on snowshoeing trips along the Antarctic shoreline.

And even if you’re not the most physically enthusiastic person, our Basecamp trips also include photo workshops led by professional photographers.

As if that’s not enough, kayaking is also offered.

Camping, too. 

In short, the OEX Basecamp cruise is an assortment of top Antarctic activity attractions all bundled into a single exhilarating expedition cruise.

10. Throw in some sub-Antarctic attractions

Our last entry does not concern Antarctic attractions at all, but rather the sub-Antarctic variety - specifically, South Georgia and the Falklands .

The reason is simple: Even though Antarctica has more than enough attractions to fill any expedition cruise program, it’s both highly popular among polar travelers to include the sub-Antarctic in their Southern Hemisphere itineraries.

The scatter of islands northeast of the Antarctic Peninsula are great sea life and birdwatching locations, especially the Falkland Islands.

The Falklands are actually so abundant with birds that many of the islands have been designated Important Bird Areas by BirdLife International. Much of the exotic birdlife you can see in Antarctica can be seen in greater numbers in the Falkland Islands, including the endemic striated caracara ...

...And Cobb’s wren .

Also, there’s really no getting past South Georgia, a surreally picturesque archipelago that houses some of the largest penguin colonies in the world, along with rich populations of other wildlife.

A sublime example is St. Andrews Bay , which features Earth’s largest king penguin colony: 150,000 breeding pairs. Also home to fur seals, St. Andrews , Salisbury Plain , and Gold Harbour comprise the three largest king penguin colonies in South Georgia.

They’re also three of the world’s largest breeding beaches for southern elephant seals, whose activity reaches its peak during the Southern Hemisphere summer .

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Exploring the Top Ten Antarctica Attractions for Travelers

Top ten Antarctica Attractions are a dream for any adventurer.

The icy continent at the end of the Earth, with its pristine landscapes and unique wildlife, is truly awe-inspiring.

Envision yourself on a glacier towering like a skyscraper, with nothing but snow and ice in every direction. Or diving beneath crystal clear waters to witness marine life like nowhere else on our planet.

In your journey through Top ten Antarctica Attractions, you'll encounter colossal penguin colonies in their natural habitat and have up-close encounters with majestic whales. Cruising around the Antarctica continent It's not just an adventure; it's an experience that will leave you changed forever.

Exploring the Wonders of Antarctica

• The Antarctic Peninsula: Your First Step Into This Frozen Paradise
• Venturing South: Beyond The Usual Trails
• Nature Unveils Its Grandeur In Icy Landscapes

Penguin Paradise: Observing Antarctic Penguins in their Natural Habitat

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The allure of a visit to Antarctica is like no other. A venture into the icy depths of our planet's southernmost landmass, dubbed the 'White Continent', awaits you.

You'll be captivated by its icy landscapes and diverse wildlife. From towering glaciers to vast icebergs, every element contributes to a breathtaking backdrop for your journey.

1. The Antarctic Peninsula: Your First Step Into This Frozen Paradise

Your exploration begins at one place - the Antarctic Peninsula . Considered as the gateway into this frozen wonderland, it offers some unforgettable sights and experiences unique only in this part of our planet.

Navigating through iceberg-laden waters with snow-capped peaks on either side while seals lounge on floating ice or penguins waddle along rocky shores - these are moments that make visiting here truly memorable.

2. Venturing South: Beyond The Usual Trails

A trip down south towards the South Pole, anyone? There's something inherently exhilarating about standing at Earth's bottom-most point. But why stop there?

Crossing over 66°33'47" S latitude line will mark your entry into 'The Antarctic Circle' . Imagine witnessing daylight lasting for 24 hours during the summer solstice; definitely not many can claim they've experienced such phenomena firsthand.

3. Nature Unveils Its Grandeur In Icy Landscapes

Beyond historic sites like Ernest Shackleton's hut from his ill-fated Endurance Expedition (1914-17), what makes any tour special are the natural wonders themselves. Massive glaciers carving their way down mountainsides into crystal-clear bays; colossal tabular icebergs floating silently past... scenes so surreal they leave long-lasting impressions even after leaving behind this frozen paradise.

Whether cruising alongside humpback whales feeding off Wilhelmina Bay or watching the sunrise paint skies above Lemaire Channel in hues unimaginable elsewhere - prepare yourself for experiences unlike anything else anywhere else.

Key Takeaway: 

Antarctica offers a unique, exhilarating adventure with its icy landscapes and diverse wildlife. From the gateway of the Antarctic Peninsula to standing at Earth's southernmost point in 'The Antarctic Circle', you'll witness surreal scenes such as 24-hour daylight during summer solstice, colossal icebergs floating past, and humpback whales feeding off Wilhelmina Bay

Imagine embarking on a journey to the icy realms of Snow Hill Island and the Antarctic Peninsula . These are not just any destinations, but rather unique habitats where you can observe emperor penguins and gentoo penguins up close.

This experience isn't limited to observing these majestic creatures from afar. You'll get to witness them interact with each other, nurture their young ones, or even engage in playful antics - all within touching distance. Join a Penguin Safari cruise for a unique encounter with these magnificent birds. On most antarctic expedition cruises you can easily spot 5 penguins species (Gentoo, Adelie, Chinstrap, King, Macaroon - are the most common).

Moving along your expedition route takes you towards Port Lockroy off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula - home to Earth's southernmost post office. Here's something fun for everyone: why not send out some letters or postcards back home? It's a cool way indeed to share snippets from your epic adventure while contributing towards preserving this historic site.

The thrill doesn't end there though. The station also serves as a hub for researchers studying the effects of climate change on local wildlife populations, particularly its resident Gentoo Penguin colony. So brace yourself for more fascinating insights. Gentoo Encounters at Port Lockroy: Unforgettable Moments Await.

The Antarctic waters are a realm of beauty and mystery, offering an unparalleled adventure to those who dare to explore them. Experience the captivating creatures of nature on your cruise journey through the Antarctic waters .

To truly immerse yourself in this icy wonderland, consider taking a scuba dive beneath the sea ice. This isn't just any old dip - it's about braving chilly temperatures and discovering an underwater world that few have ever seen.

In these crystal-clear waters, expect magnificent sights such as grand ice formations and intriguing marine life like Weddell seals gracefully navigating their frosty kingdom. And if you're lucky enough, perhaps even spot leopard seals on one of their hunting expeditions.

If diving sounds too daunting but you still want your share of water-based adventures, kayaking offers another way to experience Antarctica's aquatic attractions without getting wet. Gliding over smooth surfaces broken only by floating chunks of sea ice is both peaceful and exhilarating.

Besides enjoying panoramic views from above, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife sightings, penguins leaping out from waves or whales surfacing nearby could easily be part of your kayaking highlights reel.

Majestic predators known as leopard seals rule underneath Antarctica's frozen seascape. Named after their spotted coats akin to terrestrial big cats along with fierce predatory behavior, they are formidable inhabitants within these harsh conditions.

While they may seem intimidating due to their large size and sharp teeth, observing them safely can provide fascinating insights into how they adapt and thrive here, whether during dives or spotting them while kayaking or on board the exploration zodiacs near edges where they commonly hunt.

As we continue our exploration beyond what lies beneath the waves, let us now shift our focus onto an equally captivating spectacle happening right at the top - whale watching awaits next.

Brace yourself for a thrilling underwater adventure in Antarctica, where you can scuba dive beneath the sea ice or kayak amidst floating chunks of it. Expect to encounter majestic creatures like Weddell seals and leopard seals in their icy kingdom, while also enjoying breathtaking views above water.

Cruising Antarctica's icy waters offers whale watchers the opportunity to observe majestic orcas, humpbacks, and minke whales in their natural habitat. The Antarctic waters are populated with various types of whales, including orcas, humpbacks and minke.

To truly appreciate these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, one must embark on an Antarctic cruise specifically designed to offer unique vantage points for observing marine life.

Situated between Ronge Island and the Antarctic Peninsula lies Cuverville Island - a prime location for spotting orcas. With their distinctive black-and-white patterned bodies cutting through crystal clear waters against stark white icebergs, it's an unforgettable sight.

A journey to Neko Harbour guarantees encounters with another majestic creature - the humpback whale. This site is particularly popular amongst these leviathans who migrate here annually during the summer months when krill populations peak.

"Watching humpbacks breach out of water amidst towering icebergs offers memories that will last a lifetime."

Beyond Observation: Contributing To Conservation Efforts

Whale-watching isn't just about witnessing awe-inspiring scenes; it also contributes significantly towards conservation efforts. UNESCO has recognized Antarctica's importance, designating significant portions as World Heritage Sites under protection treaties agreed upon by multiple nations aiming to preserve its pristine environment for future generations to enjoy, explore, and learn from too. With every voyage made, there comes responsibility to respect delicate ecosystems and interact, ensuring sustainable tourism practices are upheld at all times possible.

In conclusion, participating in guided tours led by knowledgeable guides not only enhances the overall experience but ensures minimal impact on local wildlife habitats while maximizing the educational value of each encounter.

Keep your distance and never attempt to interact with wildlife, as this can put both you and the animals in danger.

By taking this journey, you are sure to create lasting memories.

Embarking on an Antarctic cruise offers not only the unforgettable spectacle of observing majestic whales in their natural habitat, but also contributes to crucial conservation efforts. Always remember to respect local wildlife and uphold sustainable tourism practices for a truly impactful journey.

Visitors to Antarctica often enjoy observing penguins, kayaking or scuba diving under sea ice, and whale-watching.

Absolutely. From the Antarctic Peninsula's stunning glaciers to Snow Hill Island's penguin colonies and Port Lockroy's southernmost post office, there is much for tourists to explore.

The Antarctic Peninsula is typically the most visited region due to its accessibility from South America and abundant wildlife.

Famed for its breathtaking landscapes of icebergs and glaciers, unique wildlife including seals, whales, and various species of penguins make it an unforgettable destination.

Antarctica, the frozen landmass at Earth's bottommost point, is a stunningly picturesque locale filled with awe-inspiring sights.

The journey begins with an exploration into its diverse wildlife - from playful penguins to majestic whales.

You've learned about Snow Hill Island and Antarctic Peninsula, key locations for observing these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Port Lockroy also made it on your map as home to Earth's southernmost post office!

We plunged beneath Antarctica's icy surface too, diving into underwater adventures through kayaking or scuba diving in Weddell Sea. You got a taste of what it feels like gliding above or below the ice edge amongst seals and other sea life.

And who could forget our whale-watching extravaganza ? The majesty of whales against Antarctica's backdrop is truly unforgettable!

All this makes up just part of the top ten Antarctica attractions that offer experiences unlike any other on earth! Are you eager to set off on this remarkable journey?

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17 Awesome Things to Do in Antarctica (2024 Guide)

• Last Updated: March 28, 2024

From kayaking with whales to swimming in the caldera of an active volcano, here are 17 awesome things to do in Antarctica.

There is no other destination on the planet more incredible, overwhelming or epic as Antarctica.

The ‘White Continent’ has been a pinnacle for explorers, adventurers and travellers for generations, and as sustainable tourism improves, more opportunities are available for people to visit the bottom of the earth.

While some people may think a trip to Antarctica involves sitting on a cruise ship and looking through binoculars, the truth is if you choose the right company your experience down there will be as active and exciting as you could ever imagine.

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Go kayaking, visit a science research station, take the polar plunge, skiing on snowy mountains, cross the drake passage, practice your photography, climb antarctica’s tallest mountain, learn about the history of whaling and science at deception island, scuba diving in antarctica, whale watching, trek to the south pole, run a marathon, hang out with penguins, send a postcard from port lockroy, study with polar experts, drink vodka at the southernmost bar in the world, save this pin for later, the best things to do in antarctica.

The best things to do in Antarctica reads like an ultimate bucket list for just about any traveller.

Kayaking with humpback whales, cruising between enormous icebergs, hanging out with thousands of penguins – these are the kinds of experiences that will stay fresh in your mind forever.

We visited Antarctica with an expedition company at the beginning of March with a willingness to try anything that came up, and walked away with more memorable moments than we ever could have imagined.

READ MORE: Check out our ultimate destination guide all about travel to Antarctica!

Some activities on this list can be experienced by joining a regular passenger expedition from Ushuaia, while others require years of planning and dedication.

No matter your ambitions, any adventure down there will be life-changing.

If you’re getting ready for a trip, or even just thinking about it, don’t miss out on these 17 epic things to do in Antarctica.

After our very successful tour to Antarctica this season, we are going to be running another exclusive adventure down to the Peninsula in 2025, this time crossing the Antarctic Circle! Check out the tour page if you’d like to learn more.

If you’re anything like us, you love camping. And there’s no place more unique to sleep under the stars than in Antarctica.

Armed with a high-quality bivy sack and warm clothes, camping in Antarctica will no doubt be something you talk about for the rest of your life.

Of course being in a place as volatile and extreme as Antarctica means the weather is a serious concern.

That’s why it’s important to go with a company that has safety as its number one priority, and also has the kind of equipment suitable for this adventure.

You might not have the best sleep, but nothing will ever beat waking up to sunrise on the snowy continent or watching the stars glow above you.

Out of all Antarctica attractions, camping under the stars is one experience no explorer would dare miss!

It’s hard to beat a good day of paddling around on a calm sea, surrounded by stunning scenery and good friends.

Whether you’re doing it in the Galapagos Islands or on a coastline in Europe, kayaking is always an amazing experience.

If you want to do something different though head to the polar regions, and kayaking in Antarctica is by far the most fantastic place to do this.

Kitted out in a dry suit and cold-water kayaks, head off into remote coves for the closest encounters with the marine life possible.

Nothing will take your breath away quite like watching a humpback whale breach right next to your kayak – one of the best things to see in Antarctica!

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Being one of the most remote places on earth, there is a lot of cutting edge research being conducted in Antarctica.

And the cool thing is if you join an Antarctic Peninsula expedition , you can visit a few of the active stations.

One of the most famous, and popular, places in Antarctica is the Vernadsky Research Station .

This Ukrainian base has a long and colourful history dating back to 1947, when it was first established as a British station.

Over time it was transferred to the Ukrainians, and the scientific focus was primarily on the weather and climate.

It is here where they discovered the hole in the ozone layer !

The Ukrainians happily open their doors to visitors, and with a small-group trip you can have a tour of the base led by one of the scientists.

A wonderful insight to what life is like in Antarctica, and the amazing work being conducted there.

A visit to a research station is part of the Antarctica sightseeing experience!

If you’re looking for one of the coolest things to do in Antarctica (literally), why not consider going for a swim in some of the world’s coldest waters?

Known as the polar plunge, this quick dip in one of the planet’s most extreme destinations is definitely something that will get your heart racing.

While some companies do this by letting you jump in off the back of the ship, our trip with One Ocean Expeditions gave us the opportunity to run in from the beach on Deception Island – that means we swam in the caldera of an active volcano in Antarctica!

Yes, the water is cold, and yes you’ll be shivering, but there will be guides standing by with safety lines, dry towels, and if you’re lucky even hot chocolate and Baileys or rum and hot apple cider.

This might not be for everyone but we encourage you to step out of your comfort zone.

Will you ever again have an opportunity to do this? Take the polar plunge and enjoy the stunning sights of the vastness and calmness of the ocean – it’s absolutely an Antarctica must-see!

If you’re a real daredevil and fancy yourself a bit of an expert skier or snowboarder, you can choose to shred the slopes at the bottom of the earth.

Choosing a special expedition at the beginning of the season, you can skin up to the top of some peaks on the Antarctic Peninsula and carve your way down, with epic

You will need experience in ski touring, but skiing in Antarctica could be the hardest challenge in riding the slopes on every continent on the planet.

There are two ways to visit Antarctica – you can take an expensive charter flight to King George Island, or you can travel by cruise ship.

For those with a sense of adventure, sailing from the tip of South America to the Antarctic Peninsula should not be missed!

This stretch of sea, known as the Drake Passage , has the reputation for having some of the most dangerous seas in the world.

Huge oceanic currents flow through the relatively-narrow channel, churning up rough waves and large storms.

Despite the bad rap, the Drake Passage isn’t as dangerous as it used to be, thanks to much better ship-building techniques and satellite weather monitoring.

Still, the two-day journey is quite an experience, and the bragging rights of crossing the Drake Passage is well worth the adventure.

Antarctica is the kind of place where it is almost impossible to take a bad photo.

You can literally just point your camera in any direction, snap the shutter, and it will likely be a picture you would want to hang on your wall.

If you want to take your photography to the next level though , you’d be hard pressed to find a better place to practice than in Antarctica.

Luckily if you sign up for a journey with Quark Expeditions they employ a professional photographer-in-residence that will not only give you pointers in the field to capture the best shots, but also give workshops and talks back on the ship for further inspiration.

While you can get away with a cheap point-and-shoot or a smartphone, it’s best to purchase a decent camera for your expedition to Antarctica .

If you’re on a mission to climb the world’s seven summits, the most difficult one to achieve (in terms of logistics) is Mount Vinson in Antarctica .

Summiting this 4897m high massif is not for the normal traveller, and months of preparation and training must be taken before even considering it.

It takes a minimum of 14 days for a full expedition, if the weather and your body cooperates, but this mission is something you’ll remember forever.

There’s more to the Southern continent than just hanging out with penguins and whales – one of the most interesting things to do in Antarctica is learn about the human history that has developed in the harsh conditions.

Before Antarctica became an internationally-protected region, hundreds of boats would head to the marine-rich waters to hunt for whales.

The protected bay of Deception Island , which is actually an active volcano, became one of the major bases for sealing back in 1820, before aggressive techniques almost wiped the species out.

In the 1900s whaling for oil was growing at a rapid rate and processing plants were eventually established on Deception Island in 1912.

When new technologies led to better ship-based processing, production increased exponentially, almost collapsing the entire industry. The plants on Deception Island were closed in 1931, which then led to scientific research bases taking their place.

The volcano erupted numerous times in the 1960s and most bases were abandoned, meaning many of the structures on Deception Island have begun collapsing into the earth.

A visit to Deception Island these days allows you to walk through the rusted buildings and experience a true ghost town surrounded by black sand and ash.

If you’re the kind of person that loves exploring beneath the surface just as much as above, then scuba diving in Antarctica is one of the most unique places you can do it.

Rich marine life, crystal clear waters and shimmering icebergs give views that are hard to find anywhere else in the world.

Scuba diving in Antarctica is not for the average beginner diver however.

You must be an open water advanced diver with your dry-suit certification and over 20 logged dry-suit dives before you can apply to join a diving expedition in Antarctica.

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One of the most incredible experiences in Antarctica is being able to see huge pods of whales up close at any time of day.

During our adventure we were lucky enough to see minke whales, orcas and humpbacks surrounding our ship and zodiacs.

The kayakers had an even more amazing encounter, when nearly a dozen humpback whales came into the Gerlache Strait, swimming and breaching right next to them!

The most common species of whales found in Antarctica are humpbacks, orcas, minkes, blue, sei, sperm, fin and right whales.

Seeing some of the largest creatures on the planet with the backdrop of snowy peaks and icebergs is by far one of the best things to do in Antarctica.

The best time to see whales is late season. You can learn more about this in our ‘ when to visit Antarctica ‘ guide.

Arguably one of the planet’s most remarkable, and dangerous, adventures, an expedition to the South Pole is sure to make even the most intrepid explorer giddy with excitement.

Just like climbing Mount Vinson, this is not the kind of journey that should be taken lightly, and you will need to do years of training and preparation work to be ready for it.

There is no guarantee you’ll make it, and it might just be the toughest thing you ever do, but if you’re up for the challenge trekking to the South Pole is definitely the most epic adventure in Antarctica.

For those super-fit travellers with an affinity for ticking things off a list, there’s always the opportunity to run a marathon in Antarctica.

Many long-distance runners love the idea of completing a marathon on every continent, and luckily there is an organised event held on King George Island every year exactly for this.

Once you’ve trained and are feeling ready, you can sign up for a special marathon journey that starts off with the race, before eventually continuing on to explore the rest of the Antarctic Peninsula.

If there’s one thing everybody wants to do when they visit Antarctica, it is hang out with penguins.

Luckily this incredible experience is just about guaranteed no matter how and when you visit!

There are 6 types of penguins in Antarctica (Emperor, Adelie, Gentoo, Rockhopper, Chinstrap and Macaroni) , and you can find millions of these cute creatures wandering around the continent.

Personal and environmental responsibility says you have to stay more than 2 metres away from all wildlife, but with the penguins down in Antarctica being unfamiliar and unfazed with humans, don’t be surprised if some of them walk right up to you.

Out on Wienke Island, in the harbour of Port Lockroy, is the one of Antarctica’s most curious attractions, the Penguin Post Office.

Port Lockroy is home to a museum and science base, as well as the post office where you can send a postcard to your friends and family abroad.

Imagine the kick your grandma will get from receiving a postcard all the way from Antarctica!

When you’re not out on zodiac excursions and camping adventures, one of the most educational things to do in Antarctica is to spend time learning from the scientists, biologists and historians that accompany the Quark Expeditions journeys.

These men and women are the best of the best when it comes to Antarctic knowledge, and being able to learn from them during your expedition is what makes a trip to Antarctica so worthwhile.

Whether you’re into marine life, birds, history or environmental impacts, hanging out with these experts will change your perspective of the white continent forever.

In case you didn’t know, the winters are long and dark down in Antarctica, so some of the scientists at Vernadsky Research Base have taken up the fun hobby of distilling vodka.

Rather than keep all the liquor to themselves, they like the idea of sharing tit around (typical Ukrainians), and now you can buy a shot of their homemade booze in the southernmost bar in the world!

For only USD$3 grab a shot and throw it down, and add it to your list of the most epic things to do in Antarctica!

This article was published as part of our partnership with One Ocean Expeditions. All thoughts, opinions, and incredible activities we did are, as always, our own.

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WOW, this blog post made me really excited. Would you mind sharing some of the companies that you like? Or have heard are good. I will most likely be traveling alone, so I am a little worried about cost, but I can put in a fair amount, just not 25K or above….

Thanks. I love all the pictures too.

Thank you so much. Glad you liked our article. There are a lot of companies going down to Antarctica. Travelling along is no issue at all. We have been down there a few times now and there have been lots of solo travellers. Everyone makes friends with everyone. It is really nice. You can look at a triple cabin which will bring your costs down. Best option is to do your own research and see which company suits your budget the best. We recommend Quark Expeditions but I know this may be on the high end of pricing. All the best and happy travels.

Antarctica is probably the most pristine continent in the world. It’s also one of the least visited, having only about 5,000 visitors per year. Personally I have never been, but this looks so cool I might take a trip to Antarctica as soon as I can. 🙂 I have just one question wasn’t it cold there for a polar plunge?

Hi Annia, It definitely is a pristine continent. We hope you get to Antarctica one day. It is incredible. The water was very chilly when we did the polar plunge. We couldn’t feel our toes. 🙂

Oh meant to say! Incredible photographs too. They all look stunning and I love the one with the clouds towards the start and also the one with the reflections and ice.

This definitely sounds like one of the most epic trips to do and great work on getting into the water. Do you know what the temperature was?

This is now high on my bucket list of things to do and thanks for the company recommendation as well.

Vavv. Very good there. If ı make money one day, I want to see there. Thanks

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• 8 Places To Visit In Antarctica For A Surreal Vacation In 2024

23 Mar 2023

The northernmost part of the world, Antarctica offers a once-in-a-lifetime trip to frozen landscapes, a sight not visible anywhere else in the world. The pristine wilderness of snow is home to a large variety of polar wildlife. The breathtaking scenery is nothing less than an awe-inspiring glance to look at. The beautiful place offered a large number of places for tourists to visit and fill their souls with contentment and rejoice. Let us explore a few places that are worth a mention.

8 Best Places To Visit In Antarctica

Listed below are some of the best places to visit in Antarctica that you shouldn’t miss out on! Scroll through.

1. South Shetland Islands

Situated at a distance of 160km north of the Antarctic Peninsula, the spectacular South Shetland Island is one of the most visited sites in Antarctica. The island is completely covered in ice and is home to some of the most incredible fjords and glaciers. The rocky coastlines, on the other hand, are inhabited by elephant seals and penguins. Eight distinct countries maintain research stations on the islands all year round, with the majority of the stations being located on King George Island. Some of the other well-known islands include Deception Island, which is widely popular for being a collapsed yet active volcanic cone.

Location: North of Antarctic Peninsula Popular for: Deception island the active volcanic zone, penguins, elephant seals, a snow-clad island

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2. Antarctic Peninsula

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This is the northernmost part of Antarctica and is home to a large array of polar wildlife. It comprises iceberg strewn waterways along with narrow passages which are frequented by expedition cruises with landings made on natural harbours and outlying islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. Tourists visit the peninsula for the breathtaking scenery with a combination of expansive skies, towering glaciers. Apart from being a visual treat to the eyes, the place is also popular for penguin rookeries along with cormorant colonies. The migration season offers varied opportunities to spot Minke, humpback and killer whales at closer proximity.

Location: Northernmost part of Antarctica Popular for: Spotting unique species of whales, towering glaciers, narrow passages and so on

3. Drake Passage

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The passage includes a wide stretch of water between South America and Antarctica that inspires a world of adventure and dread. Tourists visiting the place need to be aware of the churning caused in the stomach due to the waves, gales and excitement. Enjoy watching giant albatross right from the deck while joining your way to the fascinating wildlife and geography knowledge sessions. As you slowly approach the frozen continent, you are sure to never forget the very first sighting of the spectacular colossal iceberg, a treat in its own kind.k

Location: Situated between South America and Antarctica Popular for: Colossal Iceberg, giant albatross along with fascinating wildlife

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4. Falkland Islands

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This save-based Falkland Islands is known for its abundant biodiversity, which makes it one of the most popularly visited spots in Antarctica. The island reflects a bit of Britain due to its architecture and design. Offering a wide array of nesting areas, the islands offer the ultimate birding experience along with a large number of marine animals. While on tour to the island, visitors can enjoy the sight of enormous albatross gliding above with four distinct species of penguins nesting on the shoreline. Meet people that are shared on the island in Port Stanley whole exploring their lifestyle and habits. Enjoy touring around in Port Stanley, home to the wide array of fish, chip chop along with red phone boxes and more things to see in Antarctica .

Location: Near Arctic Peninsula Things to do: Explore wildlife, visit Historic Dockyard Museum, Monuments, Cemeteries, Small villages near East Falkland, Stanley, Penguins of Volunteer Point and so on.

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5. South Georgia

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South Georgia boasts a narrow and long island that is referred to as the Alps located in the mid-ocean. Thanks to the rising mountains covering much of the land mass, the Alps are named so. Enjoy the most picturesque parts of the place with the low-lying grasslands, mighty glaciers along with dramatic fjords. With these in abundance, it is undoubtedly one of the most visited sites in the region. The place is widely visited due to the beaches that are thrived by penguin colonies and seals. The photogenic remains of whaling stations along with the relics make the place a visit-worthy. With the ease of landing on the island, tourism has become increasingly popular.

Location: Island in Southern Atlantic Ocean Things to do: Visit Fortuna Bay, explore the history of the land, visit beaches that are penguin packed, witness the breathtaking beauty of the glaciers

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6. Lemaire Channel

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A trip to Antarctica is incomplete without cruising along the stunning Lemaire Channel. Glaciers, icebergs and sheer cliffs dominate the area which lies above the water. With these wonderful creations lying above, humpback whales and behemoths lie below. While on your expedition to this gorgeous place, keep an eye out for orcas as well. The channel is completely precarious with being 1600m narrow and having plenty of loose icebergs. A heaven for the photographers, the scenery offers a breathtaking mirror view which is almost a dream to the photographers.

Location: Kiev Peninsula in Graham Land Things to do: Explore the wildlife, photography

7. Port Lockroy

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A natural harbour located on the north-western shore of Wiencke island is one of the most popular places to visit. The tourist spot makes way for being one of the most popular tourist destinations for a large array of cruise-ship passengers in Antarctica. This is a natural harbour that was originally used for whaling and then in the form of a military base during the time of the Second World War. This was soon followed by the place being used as a research station. The port is now a historic site consisting of post office and museum with being a popular halt point for travellers exploring Antarctica. Half of Wiencke Island is now closed for the tourists as only penguins are allowed to thrive.

Location: North-western Shore of Wiencke Island Things to do: Visit Penguin Post Office, Visit Bransfield House

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8. Ross Sea/Ice Shelf

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This is by far the largest ice shelf of Antarctica which is as thick as several hundred metres. One of the most impressive natural attractions in the world, the largest floating body of ice is indeed a treat to the eyes. An active volcano, Mt Erebus, is situated at an altitude of 3,794m, is found on the Ross Island. The region is thrived by a large array of penguins, colossal glaciers and several historical sites, making way for being a popular tourist spot in Antarctica. The ice floats while covering a large southern portion of Ross Sea with the entire island located in the west of the Ross Sea.

Location: Head of Ross Sea Things to do: Witness the most impressive natural attraction of the world, the floating body of ice, click photographs of the beauty.

We hope this article of our interests you to pack your bags and plan a holiday in the snow-clad land of penguins and whales. We assure you to come back with a heart filled with contentment and experiences like never before. Book a trip to Antarctica now to experience the beauty through your own eyes, something that will not disappoint you.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Places To Visit In Antarctica

What is the best time to visit Antarctica?

The best time of the year is usually during the Antarctic summer ranging from November to March. This is when the wildlife is observed at the maximum while offering 24 hours of daylight.

Which is the warmest month in Antarctica?

While the coast is a warm place, the warmest temperature ever recorded was on 5 June 1974 with 15 degrees C at Vanda Station.

What is the ideal duration to visit and explore Antarctica?

The trip duration can vary; however, ideally, a 10-day trip is a must to explore the land well.

What is the most common way of travelling to Antarctica?

The most common way of travelling to Antarctica is by a special cruise ship.

What are the accommodation options in Antarctica?

There are no accommodation options in Antarctica, and all tourists usually stay on expedition ships.

What are the major activities that one can enjoy in Antarctica?

A wide array of activities can be enjoyed in Antarctica that includes zodiac excursions, sea kayaking, cross country skiing, camping, diving, bird watching, hiking, mountaineering, and so on.

What is the popular wildlife thriving in Antarctica?

The most popular wildlife that thrives in Antarctica include penguins, whales, seals, albatrosses, seabirds and a varied range of invertebrates which forms the prime constituent of the food web in Antarctica.

Are there polar bears in Antarctica?

No, the penguins live in Antarctica while the polar bears live in the Arctic. These two zones are completely separate, and the wildlife has never met each other.

What are the major tourist spots in Antarctica?

Some of the most popular tourists’ spots include Port Lockery Museum, Ross Sea/Ice Shelf, Drake Passage, Antarctica Peninsula, and the Falkland Islands, and so on.

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6 Best Places to Visit in Antarctica & Unique Experiences

Discover the best places to visit in Antarctica, where the vast, icy wilderness meets awe-inspiring wildlife.

From charismatic penguins to towering icebergs, our curated list of 6 must-see spots is your ticket to an adventure of a lifetime.

Dive in, and let’s plan your ultimate polar expedition!

1. The Antarctic Peninsula

First stop on our polar adventure…the Antarctic Peninsula. The Peninsula’s dramatic beauty never fails to captivate with its gigantic icebergs, alpine peaks, and abundance of wildlife. Don’t forget the captivating Deception Island, a stunning volcanic caldera with a hidden harbor.

When you sail through the Lemaire Channel, your eyes are in for a treat as towering ice cliffs surround you. This place is teeming with life – from the charismatic penguins to the bellowing seals, and the elegant whales breaking the water surface. Ever tried cruising in a Zodiac amidst floating icebergs? This could be your chance!

Pro Travel Tip : Dress in layers. The Antarctic weather can be unpredictable.

2. South Shetland Islands

Next up are the South Shetland Islands, home to penguin colonies, historic sites, and a number of research stations. As you hike along the rugged terrains or capture the stunning scenery with your lens, the historic remnants of whaling stations whisper tales of human endeavors. A special mention to the adorable chinstrap penguins, they’re quite a sight!

Pro Travel Tip : Always keep your camera ready. You never know when a memorable moment might unfold.

3. Ross Sea

The Ross Sea region is your next port of call, laden with history and boasting incredible wildlife. The explorer in you will be thrilled to visit the historic huts of Shackleton and Scott. Here, you can witness the Emperor penguins in their natural habitat – an unmissable spectacle! And the sight of the massive Ross Ice Shelf or the eerie beauty of the McMurdo Dry Valleys will leave you in awe.

Pro Travel Tip : Respect the wildlife. Remember, you are a guest in their home.

4. Weddell Sea

Say hello to the Weddell Sea, known for its stunning ice formations and tabular icebergs. As you sail through, you’ll meet some of Antarctica’s hardest residents, the Adélie penguins and seals, casually lounging on ice floes.

Pro Travel Tip : Keep a journal. These experiences are worth documenting.

5. East Antarctica

Continuing our polar adventure, East Antarctica is up next – a region known for its pristine wilderness and unparalleled isolation. As you venture through this less-visited region, witness the sheer expanse of the ice shelves and be prepared to be mesmerized by the sight of colossal icebergs.

The absolute silence is often broken by the trumpeting calls of Emperor penguins or the occasional crackling sound of shifting ice. The aura of East Antarctica is sure to leave you spellbound!

Pro Travel Tip : Patience is key. The best wildlife viewing often happens when you sit quietly and wait.

6. The Polar Plateau

Welcome to the Polar Plateau, our last stop and the coldest place on Earth. Here, the South Pole Station stands as a symbol of human resilience. Are you up for an extreme adventure? If yes, then the vast, desolate beauty of the Antarctic interior is your playground. It’s a place of paradoxes, deadly cold yet strikingly beautiful, challenging yet rewarding.

Pro Travel Tip : Protect your equipment. Electronics can behave unpredictably in extreme cold.

7. Southern Lights

Now, imagine a sky ablaze with colors – green, pink, purple – dancing and flickering against the backdrop of a star-studded sky. Yes, that’s Aurora Australis or the Southern Lights for you. The best places to witness this spectacle in Antarctica? Far from coastal lights, onboard your expedition ship or a remote field camp.

8. Polar Plunge

Ever wondered how it feels to dive into freezing Antarctic waters? The Polar Plunge offers just that – a dip into icy waters that will send chills down your spine, literally and figuratively! It’s a fun, adrenaline-pumping tradition for many Antarctic travelers.

9. Citizen Science Programs

Science buffs, here’s your chance to contribute to the ongoing Antarctic research. Participate in citizen science programs that range from collecting samples to tracking wildlife. A meaningful way to engage with this icy wilderness!

As we wrap up our virtual Antarctic expedition, remember that Antarctica’s pristine environment is a shared global heritage. As per the Antarctic Treaty, it’s our collective responsibility to minimize human impact. Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photos.

A journey to Antarctica is a journey into the wild unknown, a tryst with the last true wilderness on Earth. If you’ve ever dreamt of stepping into a world far removed from the human touch, where nature reigns supreme, then Antarctica awaits you.

With its breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife, Antarctica promises a truly unique adventure. So, pack your bags, brace for the cold, and set sail for an unforgettable polar expedition. And remember, tread lightly, respect nature, and make every moment count!

Frequently Asked Questions about Visiting Antarctica

What is the best time to visit antarctica.

The optimal time to visit Antarctica is during the Southern Hemisphere’s summer, from November to March. This period offers the most manageable weather conditions and abundant wildlife sightings.

How Do I Get to Antarctica?

The most common route to Antarctica is by boat from Ushuaia, Argentina. Some travel agencies also offer fly-cruise options, where you fly to an Antarctic airstrip and then board a ship.

What Wildlife Can I Expect to See?

In Antarctica, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife, including different species of penguins (like Emperor and Adélie), seals (such as Weddell and Leopard seals), and whales (like Minke and Humpback). Many bird species also inhabit this region, including Albatross and Petrels.

Is Travel to Antarctica Safe?

While Antarctica’s environment can be harsh and unpredictable, trips conducted by experienced tour operators following International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) guidelines ensure safety. It’s essential to follow all safety instructions provided by your guides.

Do I Need a Visa to Travel to Antarctica?

Antarctica does not belong to any country, so no visa is required. However, the countries from where trips depart, such as Argentina or Chile, may require visas. Always check visa requirements before your journey.

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Wantigo was born out of a deep passion for exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. With a keen sense of adventure and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, I’ve traveled far and wide, immersing myself in the beauty and wonder of the world.

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Best Tourist Attractions in Antarctica

By Author Katie

Posted on Last updated: March 15, 2024

These tourist attractions in Antarctica cover all the sights you have to see on your unique visit to this fascinating destination.

For the intrepid traveller seeking an experience far beyond the ordinary, visiting Antarctica offers an unparalleled journey to the most remote and pristine wilderness on earth.

As we delve into the heart of the world’s final frontier, we invite you to explore the icy realms and breathtaking landscapes that few have ever witnessed. This isn’t just travel; it’s an expedition into a world of awe-inspiring beauty and natural wonder.

Why Antarctica?

Antarctica, a continent shrouded in ice and mystery, is a beacon for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. Its untouched landscapes, teeming with wildlife and framed by monumental icebergs, offer an escape to one of the planet’s most extraordinary destinations. An Antarctica cruise is more than a trip; it’s an expedition into the unknown, providing an immersive experience in an environment that has remained unchanged for millennia.

What to expect on your journey

Embarking on a cruise to Antarctica is like stepping into another world. As your ship navigates through towering icebergs and past sweeping glaciers, you’ll be greeted by the continent’s diverse inhabitants: playful penguins, majestic whales, and seals lounging on ice floes. The sheer scale and beauty of the Antarctic landscape are overwhelming, with its endless ice fields and the ethereal glow of the midnight sun.

Each day brings new adventures. The excursion can take you up close to the ice, wildlife, and historical sites scattered across the Antarctic Peninsula. For the more adventurous, activities such as kayaking, snowshoeing, and even polar diving offer unique perspectives on this icy wilderness. Imagine paddling amidst icebergs or diving into the crystal-clear waters to witness the under-ice scenery, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The best time to go to Antarctica

The Antarctic cruising season runs from November to March, each month offering a unique experience. Early in the season, you’ll witness the landscape as it emerges from the winter darkness, adorned with pristine snow and ice.

December and January, the Antarctic summer, bring 24 hours of daylight, allowing for extended exploration and the chance to see the continent teeming with wildlife. As the season progresses, the receding ice opens up new passages and reveals the continent’s hidden gems.

It’s important to pick the best time for an Antarctica cruise to make the most of your experience. In November, you can witness the Antarctic landscape emerging from winter darkness as the season begins. In December and January, there are longer daylight hours in the Antarctic summer, perfect for observing wildlife such as cute penguin chicks and sunbathing seals. 

Wildlife Encounters

As you continue your Antarctic expedition, you’ll be amazed by the extraordinary wildlife encounters that deepen your sense of wonder.

One of the main attractions is the opportunity to see large groups of penguins in their natural environment, including cute Adélie, chinstrap, and gentoo penguins.

Imagine being surrounded by these delightful creatures, watching their funny behaviors and unique sounds, making it a memorable experience for nature lovers and photographers.

Antarctica is home to more than just penguins; it also houses different seabird species like albatrosses, petrels, and skuas. Graceful creatures fill the skies as your ship sails deeper into the Southern Ocean, putting on a captivating aerial show against the pristine, white backdrop. 

Historical landmarks

Antarctica’s history adds an intriguing layer to your expedition, with wildlife taking center stage. Exploring historical sites like early explorers’ huts and research stations helps us connect with the human history of this remote continent.

Discover the challenges pioneers like Shackleton and Scott encountered as they explored the unknown in search of scientific knowledge. 

Adventure Activities

If you’re looking for an exciting and hands-on experience, Antarctica has a range of adventure activities to choose from. Exploring icy waters surrounded by towering glaciers and curious wildlife offers a fresh view of the frozen landscape. Exploring on snowshoes takes you to stunning viewpoints in the Antarctic wilderness, giving you a feeling of venturing into unknown lands. 

Polar Diving

Diving in the polar regions is an exciting highlight of an Antarctica cruise. Explore the stunning under-ice world by braving the icy waters and descending into the depths to encounter marine life in its natural habitat. The clear waters allow for excellent visibility, giving you a chance to see thriving ecosystems under the ice. 

Whale Watching

During the later part of the cruising season, you might get the opportunity to see whales feeding in the nutrient-rich waters around Antarctica. It’s truly a breathtaking sight. Orcas, humpback whales, and minke whales breach and dive, showcasing the delicate balance of life in this extreme environment. 

Antarctic Skies

Not only will you encounter wildlife, but the Antarctic skies will also enhance your journey with a touch of magic. The Southern Lights, also known as Aurora Australis, light up the night sky with vivid colors, giving off a dreamy and magical vibe. 

Amazing Landscapes

During the later months of February to March, the melting ice creates new passages for exploration, unveiling hidden coves and bays.

During this time, you can see the special beauty of Antarctica as it gets ready for winter. The changing landscapes and shifting ice patterns create a constantly evolving spectacle, leaving you in awe at the end of your expedition. 

The science of Antarctica

Besides historical sites, Antarctica also houses modern scientific research stations. Discover the latest research happening in this unique environment, providing important knowledge about climate change, marine biology, and geology. Engage with researchers to better grasp the crucial role Antarctica plays in global scientific endeavors.

Floral Marvels

Antarctica isn’t just a frozen wasteland – it actually supports some tough plant life. You can find mosses, lichens, and even some tough flowering plants in this harsh environment, demonstrating life’s adaptability. Discover how these plants survive in harsh cold conditions.

The Soundscapes of Silence

Antarctica is famous for its untouched landscapes and unique auditory experience. Enjoy the peaceful silence interrupted only by the occasional ice crackling or wildlife calls. The clear soundscape amplifies the feeling of being alone and in tune with the natural world.

Cultural Exchange

Antarctica has no native human population, but people from various countries gather there for scientific research and exploration. Join other travelers, scientists, and crew members for a cultural exchange, fostering global cooperation in this remote location. Let’s share stories and perspectives to build camaraderie and understanding.

Photographic Opportunities

Antarctica is a photographer’s dream, providing amazing chances to capture stunning landscapes and wildlife. Every moment has the potential to be a masterpiece, from the subtle ice hues to the vibrant wildlife against the pristine backdrop. Enhance your photography skills and take advantage of the unique lighting conditions by joining workshops on board.

Environmental Conservation Awareness

Visiting Antarctica really makes you realize how delicate its ecosystems are. Discover the current conservation initiatives and the obstacles presented by climate change in this area. Advocate for preserving Antarctica’s environment and raise awareness about the global impact of climate change.

The Joy of Sailing

Aside from the destination, cruising to Antarctica is an exciting journey through some of the most difficult waters on the planet. Interact with the ship’s crew, discover navigation through icy waters, and enjoy sailing through the Drake Passage, a notorious stretch of ocean with unpredictable conditions.

The Culinary Experience in Antarctica

Antarctic cruises usually provide outstanding culinary experiences, even in difficult conditions. Indulge in delicious meals crafted by talented chefs, using fresh local ingredients and regional flavors. Join culinary experts for tastings and workshops to enhance your Antarctic adventure with delicious flavors.

Prepare for the expedition of a lifetime

An Antarctica cruise offers a diverse experience including wildlife encounters, scientific exploration, cultural exchange, and personal reflection. Exploring the mesmerizing landscapes and fascinating wildlife of the world’s final frontier provides chances for learning, raising awareness, and self-improvement. Every part adds to a complete and fulfilling journey that goes beyond typical travel limits. Experience the various aspects of an Antarctic adventure and let this incredible journey make a lasting impression on your soul.

For those drawn to the ends of the earth in search of adventure, an Antarctica cruise offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of our planet’s last great wilderness. It’s a journey that challenges the spirit, enchants the eye, and changes perspectives. Are you ready to embark on the ultimate adventure?

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Best Things To Do In Antarctica: Tourist Attractions

The things to do in Antarctica are some of the most unique things to do in the world. There aren’t many places where you can sit at arm’s length from a penguin, see some of the largest ice burgs in the world, and freeze your bum off at the same time.

There are many misconceptions about Antarctica including the fact that you don’t have to spend $10,000 for a cruise. Although most cruise ships go during the summer months, it isn’t as cold as you would expect in Antarctica.

I was walking around in a t-shirt the whole time! Through my trip to Antarctica I was able to obtain the list of last minute operators that offer last minute cruises for $3,500, sign up for the email list to the right or at the bottom of this post to receive the list!

Get Up Close & Personal With The Penguins:

The most popular tourist attraction in Antarctica, hands down. There aren’t too many places in the world where you can be at arm’s length from thousands of penguins. You can walk among the massive colonies and even see penguin chicks during the right time of year! Click here to read when a penguin jumped on my back.

Admiring the View of the Penguins in Port Lockroy, Argentina

Swim in Antarctica at Deception Bay

Deception Bay is actually a caldera of a volcano and the prime site for going swimming in Antarctica. The reason this site is chosen is because the water is generally warmer due to the volcano and also because the world’s largest Chin Strap Penguin Colony lives on the island.

Surrounded By Penguins in Antarctica

Take a Zodiac Cruise In Antarcitca

A zodiac is a small boat where roughly 8-12 people are able to be taken inside some of the smaller passageways in Antarctica. You will be able to see icebergs up close and personal and if you are lucky, many different types of seals including leopard seals.

Send a Post Card from Antarctica: Port Lockroy

The national park in Tierra Del Fuego in Ushuaia claims to the have the southernmost post office in the world which is actually incorrect since there are post offices in Antarctica. The post office in Port Lockroy sits among a massive penguin colony and also picturesque icebergs. Don’t be surprised if it takes 2-3 months for your postcard to arrive!

View the Natural Beauty at the Lemaire Channel

There aren’t many places in the world like the Lemaire Channel. Due to shifting winds the channel may be blocked by icebergs but if you get the chance to see it your life will change forever. Snow capped mountains reflecting off the calm waters of the Antarctic will give you some of the best pictures on your trip.

Admire the Wildlife

There aren’t many places in the world that offer the kind of wildlife that Antarctica offers. In addition to penguins which are the main attraction, you can also view many different types of birds, seals, and whales.

Kayaking & Camping in Antarctica

When you reach some of the safer locations in Antarctica many tour operators offer both kayaking and camping. They both are quite pricey so make sure that you really love to do both if you decide to book the tour. With the zodiac cruise I didn’t think the kayaking was worth it. If it isn’t too cold you can definitely nestle up near or inside a penguin colony when you go camping.

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21 Antarctica Landmarks

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Harsh, remote and brutally cold, Antarctica is a continent of utter extremes where only the toughest survive. Yet, since the great rush to reach the mythical South Pole in the early 20th century, Antarctica has captivated explorers and scientists worldwide. Today, you don’t need to be a hard-core adventurer to explore Antarctica. The White Continent is the ultimate soft adventure travel destination, with regular cruises in summer.

Antarctica is the coldest and driest place on earth, making it a bucket list destination. There are a surprisingly large number of landmarks in Antarctica dotted all over the white continent. Whether it’s braving the elements and trekking to the South Pole like Roald Amundsen in 1911 or exploring one of the many research stations, these are the top Antarctica landmarks.

1- Tsarsporten

2- deception island, 3- neko harbour, 4- penguin colonies, 5- mount vinson, 6- ross ice shelf, 7- mount erebus, 8- blood falls, 9- cape renard, 10- onyx river, 11- robert falcon scott’s discovery hut, 12- lenin’s bust, 13- shackleton’s hut, 14- trinity church, 15- vernadsky research station, 16- shackleton’s grave, 17- grytviken whaling station, 18- port lockroy post office, 19- the south pole, 20- king george island.

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Natural Landmarks In Antarctica

Even though the continent of Antarctica is well known for its desolate snowy plains and icy glaciers, the continent has a surprisingly large number of hidden gems.

One of which is Tsarsporten, a massive naturally-formed arch that serves as the gateway to one of the continent’s very few beaches, Norvegiabukta.

It’s no surprise that Antarctica lacks beaches, given that the average temperature on the continent’s around -60 °C in the summer.

Tsarsporten is so remote not even Google Maps can find it.

Tsarsporten is on Peter Island, a volcanic island 450 kilometres (280 mi) off the Ellsworth Land coast claimed by Norway.

Deception Island is Antarctica’s number one tourist attraction with over 15,000 annual visitors.

Part of the South Shetland Islands, Deception Island is the exposed part of an active shield volcano with a diameter of 30 km.

Ships can sail into the flooded caldera and the volcano’s centre through a narrow channel at Neptunes Bellows.

It’s a bit of a thrill to be in the caldera, knowing that the volcano last erupted violently in 1970.

Deception Island (62°57’S, 60°38’W) is off the Antarctic Peninsula in the South Shetland Islands.

Named after Neko, the Scottish whaling ship and floating factory stationed here from 1911 until 1924, Neko Harbour is a prime spot in Antarctica to spot a massive glacier and Gentoo penguins.

Neko Harbour is a haven for all sorts of animal species and, thanks to its relatively easy accessibility, a great destination to experience many of Antarctica’s famous features all in one place.

Belgian explorer Adrien de Gerlach discovered Neko Harbour in the 20th century.

Neko Harbor (64°50′S 62°33′W) is an inlet on Andvord Bay on the Antarctic Peninsula.

Perhaps the continent’s best-known landmark and certainly its most captivating and entertaining, Antarctica’s large penguin colonies draw thousands of visitors to the continent every year.

Whether it’s emperor penguins on Snow Hill Island, chinstrap penguins on Gourdin Island or adélie penguins on Devil Island, be prepared to be shocked at the sheer size some of these colonies can reach.

Easy to spot and very much unmissable, large colonies of penguins can be found all over the continent.

The best way to observe them up close is on an expedition cruise where you’re allowed on land.

The tallest peak in Antarctica and one of the world’s seven highest summits, Mount Vinson is one of the world’s most challenging mountains.

Although it’s not technically difficult to climb, it’s windy and cold; the average temperature of the range is about minus 20 degrees F (minus 30 C).

It’s also expensive to attempt to summit this 4,892m (16,050 feet) behemoth, and only around 1000 people have reached the summit.

Mount Vinson (78.6341° S, 85.2135° W) is in the Ellsworth Mountains, 700 nautical miles from the South Pole.

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Antarctica has no shortage of icy peaks and glaciers to give you chills just looking at them.

However, few sights are as perplexing and colossal as the Ross Ice Shelf.

Spread across a vast area about the size of France and over a kilometre thick in some places, the Ross Ice Shelf is a landmark of Antarctica that must be seen to be believed.

Forming part of a large ecosystem of birds, whales, penguins and seals, Roald Amundsen reached the Ross Ice Shelf en route to the South Pole in 1911.

Cruise along the vertical front of the ice shelf, where you might see the occasional chunk of ice dropping into the ocean up close.

The Ross Ice Shelf covers the southern section of the Ross Sea and is within the Ross Dependency claimed by New Zealand.

The mountain is an outstanding natural landmark in Antarctica.

The world’s most active and southernmost volcano, Mount Erebus is a popular Antarctic landmark famous for its lake of lava that can reach temperatures up to 1,700 °F (927 °C).

The terrain is inhospitable and Mount Erebus was the site of the tragic 1979 Air New Zealand crash, which claimed all 257 passengers and crew on board on 28 November.

Marvel at the ice caves and chimneys shaped by the constant magma and toxic volcanic gas billowing out from the volcano’s caldera, or hike to the top on a guided expedition if you’re experienced enough.

Mount Erebus is on Ross Island overlooking McMurdo research station.

Located in Antarctica’s bizarre McMurdo Dry Valleys, the natural phenomenon known as Blood Falls is as important scientifically as it is striking to look at.

The reddish, blood-like colour of Blood Falls is due to the large amounts of iron oxide in the area, with Australian geologist Griffith Taylor the first to discover this strange Antarctic landmark back in 1911.

A window into a world left alone to evolve for over a million years fully protected from outside influences, Blood Falls attracts scientists and geologists from all over the world.

Blood Falls flows from the tongue of the Taylor Glacier in Victoria Land.

Located in the Antarctic Peninsula, what many refer to as Antarctica’s most beautiful region, Cape Renard amazes visitors with majestic snow-topped peaks, thundering glaciers and razor-sharp cliffs.

Its distinctive Una Peaks, also known as Cape Renard Towers, rises almost vertically into the air.

The cape and the surrounding region is a haven for spotting all sorts of birds, penguins and whales.

Cape Renard has inspired many intrepid adventurers and explorers since it was discovered in 1898 during the Belgian Antarctic Expedition led by Adrien de Gerlache.

Una Peaks (65.1067° S, 63.9406° W) guards the northern entrance to the Antarctica Peninsula’s Lemaire Channel.

As Antarctica is covered in thick layers of ice year-round, you would be surprised to learn that the continent has several rivers and streams that do not freeze over during summer.

Antarctica’s Onyx River is the continent’s largest and longest, flowing toward Lake Vanda while gradually picking up salt in the ground, turning the river into a saltwater flow.

Not only is the river an incredible sight, but the desolate-looking Wright Valley through which the river flows is starkly different from the ice-covered image most people associate with Antarctica.

The Onyx River flows from the Wright Lower Glacier to Lake Vanda.

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Historic Landmarks In Antarctica

Erected during Robert Falcon Scott’s famed first expedition, which stretched from 1901 till 1904, Robert Falcon Scott’s Hut or Scott’s Hut as it’s also known, has been a historic landmark in Antarctica ever since.

After Scott’s expedition, the hut played a significant role in many subsequent expeditions during the early 1900s, serving as a staging post and scientific base before the construction of more permanent research stations.

Today visitors can tour the perfectly preserved hut and get a glimpse of what life must have been like for some of the first explorers ever to set foot on the continent.

Robert Falcon Scott’s Discovery Hut (77°50′45″S, 166°38′30″E) is on Cape Evans on Ross Island.

With a long list of countries that have either funded expeditions to Antarctica or set up research stations on the continent, Antarctica’s landscape is dotted with all sorts of quirky buildings and monuments dedicated to various people.

The quirkiest and most out of place is Lenin’s Bust, a statue erected in 1958 next to the Soviet Union’s Pole of Inaccessibility research station.

Lenin’s Bust is one of few artificial structures still visible after layers of snow blanketed most of what the Soviets built before they deserted the station in 1958, after only 12 days of researching meteorological patterns.

The Pole of Inaccessibility is at the continent’s furthest point from the coast.

Lenin’s Bust (44° 41′ 39.79″ N, 10° 31′ 58.88″ E) is at the Pole of Inaccessibility.

Shackleton’s Hut served as the base for Sir Ernest Shackleton during his Nimrod expedition to Antarctica, which lasted from 1907 till 1909.

Much like the hut of Robert Falcon Scott, whom Shackleton accompanied during Scott’s discovery expedition, Shackleton’s Hut is a historically significant landmark in Antarctica.

Located at Cape Royds, Shackleton’s Hut is well taken care of and is an excellent representation of the cramped quarters lived in by the men of Shackleton’s expedition.

Shackleton’s Hut (77°33′11″S 166°10′06″E) is at Cape Royds on Ross Island.

The world’s southernmost Eastern Orthodox church, Trinity Church, was built in Russia during the mid-1990s and transported by ship to its current location near Bellingshausen Station, Russia’s permanent Antarctic outpost.

Perched atop a rocky cliff, the church is manned year-round by monks of the Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra monastery, which is considered the most important Russian monastery of all.

The church can accommodate up to 30 visitors and performed the first-ever wedding in an Antarctic church, making it a significant landmark in Antarctica.

Trinity Church is on King George Island.

There are 70 research stations in Antarctica, thanks to the continent’s scientific significance worldwide.

The Ukrainians have operated Vernadsky Research Station since it was transferred to them by the British, who built the station in 1947.

The station is famous for discovering the hole in the earth’s Ozone layer, among other significant scientific discoveries.

The research team at the station took it upon themselves to start distilling and selling vodka, effectively creating the world’s southernmost bar.

No doubt the liveliest spot in Antarctica, the Vernadsky Research Station welcomes visitors with open arms.

Be sure to check it out whenever you’re on the continent and don’t forget to bring along a bra, as donating one will earn you a free shot of vodka.

Vernadsky Research Station (65˚15’S, 64˚16’W) is at Marina Point on Galindez Island in the Argentine Islands Archipelago.

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During his Antarctic expeditions, Sir Ernest Shackleton paid many visits to South Georgia Island.

He completed one of the most famous journeys in Antarctic history on this island, sailing from London aboard the Quest.

The ship broke down and forced him to disembark in South Georgia on 4 January 1922, where he died of a heart attack.

His widow chose South Georgia Island as the site where he’d be buried.

Shackleton’s Grave, near the now-defunct Grytviken whaling station, is the place to toast (ideally with whiskey) the explorer at his final resting place.

Established in 1904 by Norwegian Explorer Carl Anton Larsen, the Grytviken Whaling Station on South Georgia Island was once the main location for all land-based whaling in the Southern Hemisphere.

Now abandoned, the whaling station is a popular stop for cruise ships and near Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Grave.

Norwegian sea captain, Carl Anton Larsen, set up a whaling station in 1904 to extract oil from the meat, blubber and viscera. They hunted whales and elephant seals and used the meat and bones for fodder and fertilizer.

Now a ghost town, all that remains is a cemetery, cinema, church and the South Georgia Museum.

The museum has whaling, sealing and Falklands War exhibits displayed in the former home of the station’s manager before whaling ceased in 1965.

Grytviken Whaling Station (54.2811° S, 36.5087° W) is on South Georgia Island in South Georgia, a British Overseas Territory.

One of Antarctica’s most visited landmarks is the Port Lockroy Post Office, which is the southernmost post office in the world.

It’s a popular cruise-ship stop and you can write an old-fashioned letter and mail it from the post office while gazing at the Gentoo penguins wandering about outside.

There’s a small gift shop that sells Antarctic souvenirs.

Port Lockroy Post Office (64º49’S, 63º30’W) is in Port Lockroy Harbour on Wienke Island on British Antarctic territory.

The South Pole is the most southern point on earth.

Much like it was during the rush to reach the South Pole, trekking across the endless miles of ice and snow whilst being battered by freezing wind is still as challenging and dangerous as ever.

Months of preparation and an experienced guide are crucial to reaching the South Pole, and while many fail along the way, those that make it are left with unforgettable memories.

Several countries have research bases on King George Island, including the USA, China, Chile, Uruguay and Russia.

Of all the things you’d expect to find on the harshest and most desolate continent, a marathon is undoubtedly the last event you’d imagine.

The island hosted a rock concert performed by Metallica back in 2013 and is where the King George Island marathon has occurred since 1995.

Despite the extremely challenging conditions and the massive logistical effort it takes to reach the starting line, over 100 runners participate in the event every year.

King George Island (61.9882° S, 58.0196° W) is in the South Shetland Islands.

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8. viki cinema, 9. smokygrove.

10. Gandikap

11. papa lounge bar, 12. karaoke bar.

• Statue of Lenin
• Electrostal History and Art Museum
• Park of Culture and Leisure
• Museum and Exhibition Center
• Museum of Labor Glory

• Restaurants

Moscow Guide

1 travel tips.

A final pointer we should impart on the prospective tourist is to accept Moscow for what it is. Once you have got to grips with the intimidating…

2 Getting to Moscow

Above: Brave the rail network and feel like Dr Zhivago Left: Light up those Tupolev engines and go Aeroflot... Below: ...or take the car and face…

3 Getting around Moscow

Above: McDonalds anyone? Left: For getting around town Below: For getting out of townBy metro 9 million Muscovites can't be wrong - the…

4 Money Matters

The use of credit cards is not as widespread as in Western Europe, but they are rapidly gaining in popularity. Accepted in hotels, most restaurants…

With grammar that reminds you of those not-so-salad days studying Latin at school, an alphabet that would look strange to Socrates, and pronunciation…

6 Info about Moscow & Russia

Moscow is the capital of Russia and is located in the far west of the country on the river Moskva. It has a population of 11,273,400 (as of 2004)…

About the guide

Exploring Moscow as a tourist can be a humbling experience. Everything is just so big. Red Square makes Piazza Navona look like a school playground, you could fit about five of Charles University into the mighty Moscow State University building, and after a trip on the Moscow Metro the London Underground seems like a dainty fairground ride. If you like feeling small, anonymous and insignificant then Moscow is definitely the place for you! Surprisingly, after you've got used to it, it feels quite liberating; and if it's adventure you're after you've come to the right place...

A natural starting point for all but the most maverick sightseer is of course Red Square . This iconic space has witnessed more than its fair share of history and is rich in surrounding attractions. The impressive fortifications of the Kremlin , Russia's seat of power, flanks the whole of one side of the Square, the magnificent GUM shopping centre flanks another, whilst St. Basil's celebrated onion domes are an essential photo opportunity on the South East end and the State Historical Museum stands guard on the North West. Easily enough to occupy anyone for day, Red Square also hosts one of the capital's more bizzare tourist attractions - Lenin's Mausoleum . A must for Commie nostalgia seekers.

If you've exhausted the attractions of 'Krasnaya Ploschad', then just a minute away by foot is another stunning space in the form of Theatre Square. Take in the magnificent Bolshoi Theatre - even better take in a performance! Afterwards head in a South Westerly direction for two more essential sites. The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts is second only to the Hermitage in terms of grandeur and style in Russia, whilst the reconstructed Church of Christ the Saviour is a majestic place of worship by the Moskva river, with it's scintillating golden-capped roofs. Venture only a little further for the zany Tsereteli Museum .

Next up on the tourist trail is the area of Kitai Gorod (literally 'China Town') - a thirteenth century trading area just East of the Kremlin, which is today characterised by its narrow streets, courtyards, pretty churches and monasteries and laidback caf, bar and club scene. An oasis of calm in a frenetic city!

A little further from the heart of Moscow, and to the West, is a comparable scenic district - the pedestrianised Old Arbat Street . Once the home of legends such as Pushkin and Tolstoy, today the region around the Arbat is probably the most touristy district in the whole of Moscow. Indeed there is a school of thought that says the area has lost much of its character, however the splendid mansions, swathes of bars and restaurants and the peddling street artists make it well worth a visit. The towering Ministry of Foreign Affairs is found overshadowing the Western end of the street, and a great introduction to Stalin's so-called Seven Sisters - seven huge Soviet skyscrapers and the most prominent features of the Moscow skyline.

Well there's the tip of the iceburg for you, but there's plenty more to see and do in Moscow . The Tretyakov Gallery , Gorky Park , the Patriarchs Ponds and the Cosmonaut Museum are all a metro ride away, whilst of course no trip to the capital is complete with sampling the legendary Moscow nightlife ... Sleaze and all!

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