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Plan your trip to Antarctica

Everything you need to plan your Expedition Micro Cruise

Plan your trip to Antarctica with Secret Atlas

Life on board 

Check out our Expedition Journal from a previous Antarctica adventure for a taste of what expedition life is all about.

Useful information

Find out how to get to Antarctica from locations around the world.

Picking the right Antarctica tour depends on how you want to travel and when you want to go. Your experience can vary depending on whether you fly to King George Island or combine flying with a single Drake Passage crossing — and on whether you travel in spring, summer, or autumn.

Explore both factors to find the itinerary that fits your time, comfort level, and interests:

All of our fly-and-sail cruises either start and/or end in Puerto Natales, offering an excellent opportunity for a Torres del Paine tour extension.

Discover our flexible 3-day itinerary below

All of our Antarctic tours start and/or end in Puerto Natales. Puerto Natales offers an air route to Antarctica's King George Island and also serves as a gateway to Torres Del Paine National Park.

Learn more about how to get to Puerto Natales and what to do once you are there:

In case you are choosing a tour that sails the Drake Passage, you will either start or end your journey in Ushuaia.

The southernmost tip of South America is a common departure point for Antarctica. While this small city has a touristy vibe, the dramatic landscapes will leave you fascinated. 

Impress the rest of your expedition team with these fun facts.

Make sure you’ve got your travel insurance prepped before your visit.

Exactly what to bring with you for the best expedition possible.


Things to do in Antarctica

Before heading out on your Antarctica expedition, there’s plenty to do in Puerto Natales to get into expedition spirit. We chose this fantastic location for two reasons:

1. Natural entry point to Torres del Paine National Park - offering unprecedented landscapes and unique wildlife

2. Airbridge to King George Island in Antarctica, allowing more exploration time on the 7th continent.

Check out our curated 3-night adventure extension in Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine and read further for your Antarctica experiences.


Need to know

No official one in Antarctica
Currency
No official time zone
Timezone
-10 to 1°C
Average lowest temperature (summer - coastal area)
Antarctica micro guide

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