{"id":14666,"date":"2023-03-09T17:51:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T23:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/?p=14666"},"modified":"2023-06-05T04:09:37","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T09:39:37","slug":"travel-to-antarctica-2023-travel-guide-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/travel-to-antarctica-2023-travel-guide-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel to Antarctica: 2023 Travel Guide & Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Travel to Antarctica if you\u2019re looking to visit a large continent that is primarily made of ice, but is also home to incredible wildlife. Who doesn\u2019t want to witness a penguin in its natural habitat? Bucket list! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it may seem like a dream to travel to Antarctica and visit the home of the South pole, we hope this guide helps you decide to go, and if not, you learned a bit more about a very remote place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is our guide to travel to Antarctica. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

General Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Population:<\/strong> 1,000-5,000 (seasonal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capital: <\/strong>There is no capital city! Antarctica is not a country, but rather is governed by about 30 countries, all who are a part of the 1959 Antarctic Treaty System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Antarctica is the southernmost continent and is situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and contains the South Pole. It is the fifth largest continent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flag: <\/strong>Antarctica is not a country, and is governed by several countries, so there is no official flag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time Zone:<\/strong> New Zealand Day Light Time (GMT +12 hours)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currency:<\/strong> Antarctic dollar, or Antarctican dollar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language:<\/strong> The two most common languages spoken in Antarctica are Russian and English. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate:<\/strong> This is the coldest, windiest, and driest continent. It is a polar desert with some precipitation. Average temperatures can reach \u221280 \u00b0C (\u2212112 \u00b0F) in the winter and a maximum of over 10 \u00b0C (50 \u00b0F) in summer. Brr! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Visa Information:<\/strong> To find out if a visa is required for your country \u2014 and easily get yours if needed \u2014 check out iVisa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> Travel to Antarctica from November to March, which is considered summer. You\u2019ll see the most wildlife and get the most daylight! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health & Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As of March 2023, according to the CDC, it is safe to travel to Antarctica. The CDC recommends staying up to date with routine vaccines before you travel. For travelers to Antarctica, the biggest hazards are the severe low temperatures and high winds. The effects of the sun reflecting off of the snow can be damaging to eyes and skin, so please prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find information regarding COVID-19 and Antarctica here: https:\/\/nz.usembassy.gov\/tag\/antarctica\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the CDC guidelines<\/a> for current travel advisories, as well as the U.S. Embassy guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical Costs in Antarctica <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Travel to Antarctica is limited. You will be cruising to Antarctica or taking a short flight from southern Chile to Antarctica, and then embarking on a ship. This second option is becoming more attractive to travelers because it avoids crossing the Drake Passage and saves so much time! However, you may spend more money to fly and then cruise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cruise<\/a> to Antarctica will set you back anywhere from $5,000 for a standard cruise to $50,000 for a more luxurious voyage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food To Eat in Antarctica<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Try the seafood<\/strong>! The continent is surrounded by streams, lakes, and rivers – making the fish extremely fresh. Enjoy fresh tuna, halibut, swordfish, flounder, sea bass, trout and salmon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only fish that is known to be unique to Antarctica is the salt water \u2018Wem\u2019. It is popular to cook with because it absorbs flavors easily. Travel to Antarctica and try the Wem<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pemmican<\/a><\/strong> is a mix of ground and dried meat. The mix has tons of fat, which will come in handy because you are burning so many calories trying to stay warm! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sledging Biscuits<\/strong> are easy to enjoy and have kept dog sledders going for centuries. They consist of just a few ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, butter, and water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hoosh<\/strong> is a broth consisting of Pemmican, biscuits and melted ice. It\u2019s not a flavor-packed dish, but it helps with sustenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll come across plenty of chocolate<\/strong> when you travel to Antarctica. But you won\u2019t have to worry about it melting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinks To Try in Antarctica  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Beer<\/strong> (known as spatendunk), is the most popular alcoholic drink in the area. Locals prefer it strong and dark. Beer is always served cold! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This might sound funny, but try the $3 vodka at the southernmost bar in the world! Travel to Antarctica for the amazing views and experiences, but check out this spot too – the Vernadsky Research Base. Check out this guide of the 50 best bars in the world<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things To Do in Antarctica<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tourism, fishing, and research are the main activities that take place, but there are many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First things first, you have to see the penguins when you travel to Antarctica – duh! This is best in late December or early January. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few rules to keep in mind when visiting Antarctica in regards to the wildlife. If a penguin hops onto your boat, let it be – interacting with one can be slightly dangerous. Also, while walking around the ice desert, stick to walking on the snow. Do not walk on the lichen. The lichen are a vital part to the ecosystem and take a very long time to grow, but also, penguin\u2019s often hide their eggs and young in the grass, so steer clear of walking on them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Native species of animals include mites, nematodes, penguins, seals and tardigrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to visiting the penguins, you can go snowshoeing, kayaking, skiing, camping, snorkeling, diving, and visit historic sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will find that you will meet many scientists, researchers, historians, and photographers while you travel to Antarctica. Don\u2019t be afraid to strike up a convo with the people around you and share stories! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must-See Sights in Antarctica<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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