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 Antarctica is probably one of the last places you would even consider but don't cut it out just yet. Antarctica has many tourist attractions that will inspire the adventurer in you to step outside your comfort zone. While it is a cold continent, you will not be sorry by what you see on your exploration.
Drake Passage
Perhaps one of the most in famous water channels in the world, the Drake is an important rite of passage (pun intended) for many visitors to Antarctica. The Passage is named after the famous explorer Sir Francis Drake who accidentally discovered the body of water in the 16th century.
Zodiac Cruise
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.
Marathon
Hardcore runners can test their mettle in one of the most inhospitable places on Earth, by signing up to the Antarctica Marathon on King George Island. Participants must brave sub-zero temperatures and biting winds as they complete the course. For those less brave, there’s also a half-marathon.
Sea Kayaking
This option must be booked prior to departure if you are interested in doing this activity during your expedition. If you so choose, you will be sea kayaking to and from the landings (zodiacs still bring kayakers ashore, but they often spend little time there and paddle instead). Work your arm muscles as you undertake this unique way of experiencing Antarctica.
Antarctic Ocean
It's a wide cold ocean that you can only appreciate on a boat. There are so many animals to see and so may pictures to take that you'll run out of film before you even get to the shore. It's a big, big ocean out there and odds are you won't be able to explore every part.
Drake Passage
Perhaps one of the most in famous water channels in the world, the Drake is an important rite of passage (pun intended) for many visitors to Antarctica. The Passage is named after the famous explorer Sir Francis Drake who accidentally discovered the body of water in the 16th century.
Zodiac Cruise
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.
Marathon
Hardcore runners can test their mettle in one of the most inhospitable places on Earth, by signing up to the Antarctica Marathon on King George Island. Participants must brave sub-zero temperatures and biting winds as they complete the course. For those less brave, there’s also a half-marathon.
Sea Kayaking
This option must be booked prior to departure if you are interested in doing this activity during your expedition. If you so choose, you will be sea kayaking to and from the landings (zodiacs still bring kayakers ashore, but they often spend little time there and paddle instead). Work your arm muscles as you undertake this unique way of experiencing Antarctica.
Antarctic Ocean
It's a wide cold ocean that you can only appreciate on a boat. There are so many animals to see and so may pictures to take that you'll run out of film before you even get to the shore. It's a big, big ocean out there and odds are you won't be able to explore every part.
