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Antarctica Luxury Travel: A Sample Itinerary

Days 1 - 3

Days 4 - 7

Days 8 - 12

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Days 1 - 3

Days 4 - 7

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Trip Highlights

Day 1

Embark on the ultimate polar expedition from the edge of civilization, where the world's most remote wilderness awaits beyond the stormy seas.

Day one launches your extraordinary Antarctic adventure from Ushuaia, Argentina—the legendary "Fin del Mundo" where the Andes Mountains plunge dramatically into the Beagle Channel. This frontier town, established as a penal colony in 1884 for Argentina's most dangerous criminals, now serves as the thrilling departure point for luxury expedition vessels heading into Earth's last great wilderness. As you board your ice-strengthened ship and sail past the jagged peaks of Tierra del Fuego, the anticipation builds for what lies ahead—a continent so pristine and otherworldly that fewer people have set foot there than have traveled to space.

Days 2 - 4

Days two through four transform you from temperate traveler to Antarctic explorer as you cross legendary waters and encounter nature's most spectacular theater.

Your second day plunges you into the notorious Drake Passage, named after the 16th-century privateer Sir Francis Drake, where massive swells and seabirds dancing on Antarctic winds create an exhilarating introduction to polar travel. Expert expedition guides share riveting tales of legendary explorers like Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott while you spot wandering albatrosses soaring alongside your vessel. Day three delivers the breathtaking moment when Antarctica first appears on the horizon—Paradise Bay's towering glacial walls and cathedral-sized icebergs creating a landscape so magnificent it defies comprehension.

Zodiac landings bring you face-to-face with curious penguins who have never learned to fear humans, while leopard seals patrol ice floes in this pristine ecosystem. Your fourth day intensifies the adventure at Neko Harbor, where you'll make your first steps on the Antarctic continent itself, feeling the crunch of ancient ice beneath your boots before exploring Port Lockroy—a former British research station from 1944 that's now a fascinating museum and the world's most remote post office.

Days 5 - 6

The final days showcase Antarctica's most photogenic wonders before the bittersweet journey homeward through some of the planet's most dramatic seascapes.

Day five navigates the stunning Lemaire Channel, dubbed the "Kodak Gap" by photographers for its mirror-like waters reflecting towering peaks, before landing at Cuverville Island where thousands of Gentoo penguins create a cacophony of calls amid dramatic Antarctic backdrops. The sheer abundance of wildlife—from comical penguin chicks begging for food to massive Weddell seals basking on ice floes—creates unforgettable memories. Your sixth day begins the poignant return journey across the Drake Passage, where final lectures and whale watching opportunities accompany your transition back to the civilized world, carrying with you the profound impact of having experienced Earth's most pristine and powerful wilderness.

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Day 1

The End of the World

Days 2 - 4

The Drake Passage

Days 5 - 6

The Lemaire Channel

Trip Highlights

Launch from Ushuaia, Argentina’s “End of the World,” where the Andes crash into the Beagle Channel and your ice-strengthened ship sets sail toward Earth’s last untouched frontier.

Brace for the Drake Passage, where towering swells and albatross wings welcome you to the edge of the world, guided by tales of Shackleton, Scott, and survival against the odds.

Arrive in Antarctica as glacial giants rise from Paradise Bay—Zodiac landings deliver you to penguin colonies and leopard seal patrols in a realm untouched by fear or noise.

Set foot on the continent at Neko Harbour, crunching ancient ice underfoot before mailing a postcard from Port Lockroy, the most remote post office on Earth.

Glide through the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica’s photographer’s paradise, and witness Gentoo penguins and Weddell seals thriving among mirror-like waters and towering peaks.

Best Luxury Hotels in Antarctica: Conte's Seasonal Picks for 2025

Whichaway Camp

Schirmacher Oasis, Antarctica

Whichaway features six heated ‘polar pods’ with cutting-edge exteriors and old-world interiors that conjure up images of Antarctica’s rich heritage of exploration. Each guest pod has a large glass-front conservatory and ensuite shower, allowing for uninterrupted views of the dramatic ice landscape and privacy during your stay respectively.

Savour gourmet meals prepared by your private chef, enjoy a sauna with a view of the glacier, take a moment in the wellness dome, and cross off bucket list adventures like visiting the South Pole, ice climbing, hiking over ice waves, and coming face-to-face with 28,000 emperor penguins - at Whichaway, the flagship camp of White Desert, the opportunities are endless.

Cozy interior of a dome-shaped lodge with panoramic windows showcasing snowy mountains, modern furnishings, and a warm atmosphere.

Cozy dining space with a round table set for a feast, featuring glassware, candles, and warm, fur-covered chairs in a stylish interior.

Futuristic dome-shaped structure with a glass entrance, set against a rocky landscape and snow-covered ground.

A modern, cozy bedroom with a view of icy landscapes, featuring a bed, chair, side table, and large glass doors opening to nature.

Ultima Oasis Camp

Novo Air Base, Antarctica

Situated approximately 12km, or 30 minutes’ drive from Novo Air Base, the Ultima Oasis Camp is an oasis of quality comfort, cosy warmth and delicious fare, in from the cold. The camp gazes east, affording magnificent views of a sheltered ice valley and pristine lake, beneath an amphitheatre of rocky nunatak.

With just three intimate wooden cabins sleeping 20 guests, the camp offers an exquisite refuge, from even the iciest blizzards and bitter cold. Intimate and personal, guests dine together in the Lounge & Dining Cabin before partaking in extraordinary adventures that only camping on the continent could offer.