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The Antarctic: icy-white, untouched territory
- dream and grave of many researchers and adventurers.
The coldest, highest and driest continent of all has
only been known to men for 200 years. In recent years
it has also been discovered by tourism as well. A
one-week combined air/cruise trip from Punta Arenas,
Chile, makes the natural wonder that is the Antarctic
accessible.
 Its vast, inhospitable landscape is not conducive to the survival of flora and fauna; only along the coastline can some species, adapted to the harsh weather, survive. Temperatures generally lie between -15 and -70 degrees Celsius in the heart of this continent and only reach low plus degrees in the summer along the coast, and primarily, on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Numerous countries have set up research posts in the Antarctic in order to study its extraordinary geography and fauna. The Antarctic continent is home to 90 percent of the earth’s ice, which represents a colossal freshwater reservoir. Around 100 million penguins of various types are living here, next to seals and sea elephants and an abundance of sea birds. The Antarctic is also an important retreat for whales.
Every year, the Antarctic’s icescape attracts
more and more visitors. Most arrive on large cruise
liners that need several days for the crossing from
South America alone. Antárctica XXI now presents
a novel concept that enables you to visit the most
beautiful spots on the white continent in just one
week. A de Havilland prop-airliner takes 46 passengers
to the Antarctic in 3 hours (King George Island),
where they board a ship that will cruise between blue
icebergs, monumental glaciers and breath-taking peaks:
a truly unique and fascinating experience. Various
research posts and penguin colonies will be visited
on two daily trips ashore. On board presentations
provide interesting background information and round
off the trip.
Tour Offer Antárctica XXI
Travel dates and tariffs
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