How long should you stay in Antarctica?

How Long do Antarctica Trips Last? The most common Antarctica expeditions last approximately nine to eleven days, including five full days of exploration in Antarctica and about one and a half to two days at sea crossing the beautiful Drake Passage if you're sailing from Ushuaia.



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How many days do you need to visit Antarctica? Most cruises are 11-14 days but there is one Quark Expedition, the “Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake” that is only 8 days. I would recommend spending as many days as you can, because it's a once in a lifetime trip!

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There are no hotels in Antarctica. All tourist accommodation is aboard expedition ships. Some tour operators include a one-night pre-tour stay in a hotel in Argentina, Chile, New Zealand or Tasmania.

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The average Antarctica cruise cost is about $8,000 per person. The least expensive trips to Antarctica start at under $5,000. Luxury voyages can exceed $15,000 per person.

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Travelers do not need permission to go to Antarctica, but tourism operators must hold a valid permit. First, a bit of background on why it is legal to visit Antarctica. Antarctica is not a country. The continent is protected by the Antarctic Treaty, which preserves it for peaceful and scientific use.

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Visitors must never disturb the Antarctic wildlife. You cannot touch, feed or do anything to alter the behaviour of animals. Keep noise to a minimum and avoid flash photography. If you keep still and quiet, animals may approach you, however you must never interfere with them.

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It is not illegal to visit Antarctica or to explore the continent. However, the treaty that prevents military use or ownership of the continent sets strict guidelines for gaining permission to mount an expedition, usually for scientific purposes.

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There are no restaurants in Antarctica, but dining aboard Quark Expeditions' ships is always a gastronomic adventure; even the foodies among us marvel at the fare available in such remote locations.

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Why does an Antarctic cruise cost so much? There's no way around it, any trip to Antarctica is expensive and this is simply down to the remoteness of the destination and the costly logistics to get there.

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For children age 12 and up, Antarctica can be a fantastic experience. The landscapes, the adventure, and the wildlife are especially magical to young eyes. During navigations, many Antarctic cruises include presentations by ornithologists, photography coaches, geologists, adventurers, marine biologists, and historians.

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1. Visit in the summer! It goes without saying that Antarctica is not a warm place – it contains 90% of the earth's ice. However, in the summer, you'll catch much milder weather, with temperatures around 0oC (32oF), although it may feel colder with wind chill.

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Most normal consumer cameras will not work. If you keep your iPhone in a pocket in your parka designed to keep electronics warm, and only take it out for a few seconds to take a picture you will be OK. But keeping it out in the cold will not.

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