Can you go to Antarctica from Ushuaia?


Can you go to Antarctica from Ushuaia? Taking a ship from Ushuaia is by far the most popular way to visit Antarctica. Flying from Punta Arenas avoids the infamous Drake Passage and is a great option for people with less time.


Is 2 days in Ushuaia enough?

2 days is enough to explore central Ushuaia but I recommend allowing yourself at least 5 if you plan on hiking in Parque Nacional Tierra Del Fuego or taking a boat trip to explore the islands of the Beagle Channel.


Why is Drake Passage so rough?

With no land surrounding the latitudes of the Drake Passage to break it's flow, combined with strong winds and unpredictable weather, Drake Passage sea sickness is often an inevitability. The Drake Passage can experience up to 15m swells and winds reaching Beaufort scale 10 (hurricanes are scale 12) at its peak.


Why are trips to Antarctica so expensive?

Why does an Antarctic cruise cost so much? There's no way around it, any trip to Antarctica is expensive and this is simply down to the remoteness of the destination and the costly logistics to get there.


What is the best age to go to Antarctica?

For children age 12 and up, Antarctica can be a fantastic experience. The landscapes, the adventure, and the wildlife are especially magical to young eyes. During navigations, many Antarctic cruises include presentations by ornithologists, photography coaches, geologists, adventurers, marine biologists, and historians.


Can you go to Antarctica for a day?

If you want to be able to say you visited Antarctica and take some beautiful pictures to prove your conquest, you can choose a charter flight to the White Continent. Some operators offer to fly directly to the Antarctic Peninsula and then just board a short cruise around the area.


Can a normal citizen go to Antarctica?

Yes, you can visit Antarctica. In fact, Antarctica has never been more accessible to travelers. Do you need permission to go to Antarctica? Travelers do not need permission to go to Antarctica, but tourism operators must hold a valid permit.


Is it better to fly or sail to Antarctica?

For people who are particularly sensitive to motion, flying there really is the only viable option for a trip to Antarctica, unless you want to risk being miserable for up to four days (don't forget you'll have to cross the Drake twice on an all-cruise trip).