Antarctica

Journey deep into the White Continent to experience one of earth’s last frontiers while enjoying the convenience, safety and comfort of the Clipper Adventurer expedition ship. Sail past Cape Horn, across the Drake Passage and along the Antarctic Peninsula and join an exclusive group of intrepid travelers inspired by the legacy of Antarctic discovery.  Experience true modern exploration as you travel to a land covered by glaciers, never conquered by man. Travel through alleys of icebergs and study the blue mystery of such extraordinary formations of nature. Explore harbors and bays while surrounded by clouds of seabirds and become enveloped in the raw magnificence. Witness the profound beauty and isolation of a land covered by ice.

This adventure begins in the Argentinian city of Ushuaia. Most flights to Ushuaia travel through Buenos Aires, although there is also the option to travel through Santiago, Chile.  Many guests choose spend an extra day or 2 in Buenos Aires on their way to Ushuaia.  From Ushuaia, guests board the Clipper Adventurer for the 2 day crossing of the Drake passage to the Antarctic continent. For the next 6 days, EpicQuest's team of world class guides will lead our guests to one of a kind ski descents and tours in multiple zones on the continent, returning each night to comfort of the Clipper Adventurer.

Antarctic is almost entirely covered by a thick continental ice sheet. The elevations average between 2,000 and 4,000 meters with mountain ranges up to nearly 5,000 meters. The expedition utilizes zodiacs to access the mainland for ski touring and trekking. Once on the ice, a wide variety of peaks and ski tours are easily accessible returning back to water's edge and your zodiac transport either to the next ski spot or back to the ship at the end of a day.

The weather in Antarctica is extremely unpredictable. Heavy rainfall is unusual; strong winds are relatively common, so it is important to pack accordingly. The average temperatures on the Antarctic Peninsula during the summer months range from approximately 23º – 41º F. The weather in Ushuaia is a bit warmer but also has the wind and rain characteristics of the Antarctic weather systems.