Antarctica, the “White Frontier” is known for its vast ice sheets and frozen landscapes. Despite being covered in ice, the nation is considered the world’s largest desert because of its incredibly low precipitation levels. The continent is home to many species of cold-resilient fauna, including several species of penguins, like the Emperor penguin, Adèle Penguin, and Gentoo penguin. The ice is a hub for scientific research due to its unique environment, offering insights into climate change, glaciology, astronomy, and more. Travelers will start their journey in Ushuaia, one of the most southern cities in the world. On the way to Antarctica, travelers can observe the landscape from the to see icebergs, whales, albatross, and more. In Antarctica, the group will get the chance to visit penguin rookeries, get a glimpse of a variety of seal species, and keep an eye out for whales. The group will have several days to take in our planet’s southernmost ecosystem before returning to Ushuaia.
This is a 13 day trip and costs $10,899. This trip is led by G Adventures, a sustainable, small-group tour company that has been leading travelers for 35+ years. They have been pioneers in community tourism, and their trips directly benefit the local communities they visit. They have a responsible travel effort called G For Good and partner with the nonprofit Planeterra, dedicated to ensuring communities touched by tourism benefit from it. They were rated one of CATALYST PLANET’s 8 Best Sustainable Travel Companies.