The Pure Land at the End of the World
Antarctica is a mysterious and beautiful continent. Here is a travel guide for Antarctica:
Best Time to Visit
The Antarctic travel season is from November to March each year, with the peak season during the Southern Hemisphere summer from early December to early February. During this time, temperatures are higher, the weather is relatively stable, and there is abundant wildlife activity, making it ideal for sightseeing.
Itinerary Planning
- Route Selection: Common Antarctic travel routes start from Ushuaia, Argentina, crossing the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. Along the way, you can visit the South Shetland Islands, Cuverville Island, Paradise Bay, Great Wall Station, and other attractions. There are also more extensive routes, such as the Antarctic Three Islands tour, which includes the Falkland Islands and South Georgia Island, offering opportunities to see a wider variety of wildlife.
- Transportation: Traveling to Antarctica usually requires taking a cruise ship, which is the main mode of transportation. The cruise not only provides transport but also includes accommodation, meals, and various activities.
Cost Budget
Antarctic travel is relatively expensive, mainly including cruise tickets, airfare, visas, insurance, and onboard expenses. Cruise ticket prices vary depending on cabin class and cruise level, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of RMB. Including round-trip airfare and other costs, the overall budget ranges from 60,000 RMB to several hundred thousand RMB.
Visa and Procedures
Antarctica has no sovereign country and does not require an Antarctic visa. However, you usually need to obtain a visa for Argentina or Chile, as most departures are from ports in these two countries.
Essential Items
- Warm Clothing: Bring windproof and waterproof jackets, thermal underwear, thick down jackets, snow boots, hats, gloves, scarves, etc., to withstand the cold in Antarctica.
- Photography Equipment: The Antarctic scenery is magnificent. It is recommended to bring a camera, telephoto lens, and spare memory cards to capture wildlife and glacier landscapes.
- Seasickness Medicine: The Drake Passage can be rough and prone to seasickness, so it is necessary to prepare seasickness medicine in advance.
Notes
When traveling in Antarctica, strictly follow environmental protection and animal protection rules. Do not touch animals casually, do not leave trash, and maintain the pristine environment of Antarctica. At the same time, follow the instructions of the expedition team to ensure your own safety.
I went to Antarctica in the summer. In fact, Antarctica is not as cold as I imagined. If the weather is good, the temperature is around 5 degrees. It's just that the wind is very strong, especially if the weather is a little cloudy. The wind is even stronger, blowing on your face like a knife. So you don't have to be afraid of snow in Antarctica, but you have to be afraid of wind. You must pay attention to keeping your head warm. The weather in Paradise Bay occasionally cleared up, which is not easy in Antarctica. I took a lot of photos of floating ice. The blue ice against the blue sky is really beautiful~
This is a very classic landing point in Antarctica - Paradise Bay. I haven't been there anyway, so what's the difference? While waiting for other groups to land, I mustered up the courage to go to the top deck to soak in a hot spring bathtub. It's so cold, taking a hot bath surrounded by snow-capped mountains and glaciers, that feeling [sinister][strong] Paradise Bay is a stronghold of Argentina. I heard that they gave us enough benefits to give us enough time to land. It turns out that the whole world is the same [despise] The whole way is full of cuteness. The evening speedboat cruise encountered good weather. The sky cleared up and the light under the sunset made the glacier particularly crystal clear. It turns out that the 10,000-year-old glaciers in Antarctica are really blue [color]
Paradise Island is a very large island in Antarctica. Three-quarters of the area is covered with thick ice and snow, while the other quarter is exposed rock. The air here is very cold, but also very fresh. The island is a great place for skiing and hiking, especially skiing. The slopes are relatively gentle, which is very suitable for beginners.
Paradise Island, also known as Paradise Bay, is the most famous attraction in Antarctica and the location of the Argentine research station. In this quiet harbor, there are only three main colors: blue, white and lake, which is extremely pure. It is calm here, the vast sky, the rolling snow-capped mountains, the calm Pacific Ocean, the breathtaking blue sky, the white clouds that make people intoxicated, and the only traces left by the rubber boat passing by in the sun. A large number of floating ice pass by. The silent snow-capped mountains in the distance and the blue sky, white clouds and sunshine together dress up this fairy-tale world. I don’t know what language to use to express my feelings. If there is really a paradise, it can’t be more beautiful than here. This is a pure world, a piece of pure land that is indifferent to the world and pollution-free. The purity and beauty of Paradise Bay will always be remembered in my mind and sealed in beautiful memories... Transportation: Take the Antarctic ship: Season: around December; Play time: one day;
Paradise Island is the largest island in the Antarctic interior. It is named Paradise Island and it really lives up to its name. Generally, half of the exposed land here is glaciers. When the summer sun shines on the island, it is bizarre and dreamy, very beautiful, and really gives people a feeling of being in paradise.
Paradise Island in Antarctica is just like its name, it is a very beautiful island. The ice and snow on the island are very pure and present a light green color. This is the most beautiful place to watch the Aurora Borealis in Antarctica. The gorgeous lasers hit the ice and snow, reflecting even more exotic light. It is really beautiful and very dreamy.