Quick Facts about Antarctica

The climbing season coincides with the summer in Antarctica and as a result, the sun never sets throughout the entire expedition. For the majority of the day, the sun sits above the horizon, but never makes it directly overhead.
One of the most popular ways to see Antarctica is to head out sailing and skiing along the Western Peninsula, which provides participants with the opportunity to go whale watching and climb some of the smaller coastal mountains.
Queen Maud Land, in East Antarctica, is one of the most mountainous and least explored parts of the continent. Expeditions to this part of Antarctica benefit from having nearly no other contact with humans over vast stretches of what may in fact be unexplored territory.

How To Get To Antarctica

The vast majority of trips to Antarctica will begin with a flight into Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile. From here, guides generally charter a flight or boat to Antarctica. There are also options to fly charter from Capetown, South Africa to East Antarctica.

What To Expect in Antarctica

Weather: During the summer, temperatures in Antarctica, even along the coastline, are generally well below freezing. In the interior of the continent, average daily temperatures hover around -28 ºC (-18.4 ºF). Precipitation is infrequent in Antarctica, but storms can suddenly hit the coast, adding to the dangers of climbing the exposed mountains,

Peak Trekking/Climbing Season: December to February

Currency: Most guides charge for trips to the South Pole in US dollars (USD) or Euros (EUR)

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The Second Tallest Mountain in Antarctica