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98 Antarctica & the Arctic trips. Tours from 13 tour companies. 181 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
- Witness and explore the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula;
- Be aboard one of Quark’s specially designed ice strengthened vessels;
- Learn about the environment and wildlife from onboard lecturers and specialists;
11 days$500 / day
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Experience Greenland’s vast landscapes
- Explore the world’s largest fjord system
- Visit the largest and most remote national park on the planet
14 days$600 / day
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
- The excitement of a southbound Drake Passage crossing
- The speed and convenience of a northbound flight over the Drake Passage
- All the Antarctic Peninsula highlights
10 days$1,160 / day
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
- Explore the world’s seventh continent on the Antarctic Peninsula by ship, Zodiac and on foot.
- Learn about Antarctica’s unique geology, history and wildlife with an expert team of lecturers.
- See the incredible wildlife of South Georgia, often referred to as “the Galapagos of the South.” This includes more than 30 species of breeding birds, including four species of Penguin.
20 days$690 / day
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
- The fastest, most direct way to Antarctica
- Fly over Drake Passage
- All the Antarctic Peninsula highlights
11 days$1,472 / day
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- View expansive Greenland landscapes and icescapes
- Explore the world’s longest and largest fjord system
- Hike through the arctic treasure of Greenland National Park, the world’s largest
13 days$615 / day
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Antarctica & the Arctic Reviews & Ratings
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ANTARCTIC EXPLORER
What can I say?! The most amazing trip, far exceeding the expectations that I had held for a lifetime! Each experience seemed to surpass the last , and I hold...
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ANTARCTIC EXPLORER
Exodus and Quark had the perfect recipe for the adventure of a lifetime. Helpful and efficient pre-trip planning. The Vavilov, a great vessel for th...
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ANTARCTIC EXPLORER
WE had a wonderful experience in the Antarctic and also spending a few days in Ushuaia before our departure on the Clipper Adventurer. ...
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ANTARCTIC EXPLORER
Wonderful trip. Well worth the effort despite some stressful moments in the beginning. Antarctica is a very special place. Cannot be compared to ...
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Our trip to the Antarctic Peninsula was simply 'mind-blowing' Any description of Antarctica is always full of 'expletives'. Quite honestly where do you start? ...
Antarctica & the Arctic Tour Selection Trips
- In most cases, the best way to explore the polar regions is by small, expedition-style cruise ships.
- While any trip to the polar regions is adventurous by nature, you don't have to rough it. Some ships come with five-star amenities, while some land-tour operators offer luxury tent camping.
- While there are few, if any, "cheap" trips to the polar regions - especially Antarctica - look for value adds such as included airfare, helicopter flights into the interior, and gratuities for the crew.
- Prices do vary considerably by length of trip, cabin, ship amenities, month of travel, and other factors.
- Cruise ships that carry more than 500 passengers are not allowed to make landings on Antarctica, so to set foot on the continent itself, you need to take a smaller vessel.
- The shortest - and most popular - sea crossing to Antarctica goes from Ushuaia, Argentina to the Antarctic Peninsula, via the often (but not always) tumultuous Drake's Passage.
- The Drake's Passage crossing may take from 24 to 48 hours, and seasickness is common - though waters in Antarctica itself are generally calmer.
- While most Antarctica tours go by ship, you can also fly in and/or out via the South Shetland Islands to shorten your trip and/or avoid Drakes Passage.
- Polar tours can be as short as a few days or as long as three weeks or more. Figure at least 10 to 12 days to complete a typical tour by ship.
- Some polar tours - primarily those that fly into the interior - offer adventurous options such as camping, skiing, mountaineering, and trekking.
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