Terra Nova Hut
Antarctica
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,…
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Antarctica
No place on Earth compares to this vast white wilderness of elemental forces: snow, ice, water, rock. Antarctica is simply stunning.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Shackleton’s Hut
Antarctica
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
Antarctica
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…
Science Facilities
Antarctica
Most of the scientific facilities at the Pole are off-limits to visitors, to avoid disrupting research. Other laboratories are off-limits because their…
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…
Bransfield House
Antarctic Peninsula
Britain beautifully restored the original station building, Bransfield House, the main building of Base A, in 1996. Displays on the station’s history hang…
Nordenskjöld Hut
Antarctic Peninsula
The Swedish South Polar Expedition’s prefabricated black-walled hut, the Antarctic Peninsula’s oldest remaining building, is a protected historic site…
Articles
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Activities
How to plan an epic trip to Antarctica, from booking the ship to choosing the best itinerary
Jul 5, 2022 • 7 Min read
Budget Travel
Getting a job in Antarctica may not be as impossible as you think
Apr 14, 2022 • 5 Min read
Want to visit Antarctica but can't afford the price tag? There may be another way.
Wildlife & Nature
The most challenging adventure activities to tackle in Antarctica
Apr 7, 2022 • 4 Min read
Any trip to Antarctica is an adventure, but some operators provide opportunities to go that little bit further – on the water and on the ice.
Destination Practicalities
How to pack for a trip to Antarctica
Apr 7, 2022 • 6 Min read
Heading on a cruise or expedition to Antarctica? Here's everything you need to pack for a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Cruise
Is it sustainable to visit Antarctica?
Apr 5, 2022 • 7 Min read
What do we, as conscientious travelers, need to consider when looking for a tour operator that values penguins over profits?
Cruise
This is your brain on Antarctica: penguins, icebergs, and a lifetime supply of awe
Apr 4, 2022 • 17 Min read
On a trip to Antarctica, editor-at-large Sebastian Modak found himself in a perpetual state of awe.
Cruise
Ask LP: how can I travel to Antarctica?
Oct 7, 2020 • 3 Min read
Antarctic tourist season runs from November to March, but there are big obstacles to travel there this year. Here are your options.
Sports
Explorer shares amazing images of adventures to Everest and the Poles
Apr 23, 2020 • 2 Min read
Explorer Mark Wood has published two books that tell of his amazing adventures through the world's frozen regions.
Cruise
Quarantine with penguins: life stuck onboard an Antarctica cruise ship
Mar 24, 2020 • 6 Min read
Stranded on an Antarctic cruise ship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Edwina Hart shares her experience of life on board.
Wildlife & Nature
The eternal lure of icebergs: fulfilling a life-long dream of visiting Antarctica
Mar 10, 2020 • 7 Min read
"Nothing will get you out of bed faster than seeing your first iceberg."
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