Antarctica is a continent with a population of only a few thousand people, and none of them are permanent residents. It has no towns or cities, only research stations, and that is where the residents, who are mainly scientists of different nationalities, live. Antarctica is not an independent country, and is not the territory of any other country. You therefore do not need a visa to travel to or in Antarctica.
But it also has the coldest climate on earth, with temperatures of below 80 degrees Celsius and snowfalls of more than a metre in 48 hours. These extreme weather conditions are part of the impressive natural beauty of the continent, which is its main attraction for tourists.
There are two ways of traveling to Antarctica – by ship or by plane. Cruises by ship may last several days but they cannot provide the panoramic view that is attained in an aircraft, even though the flight trip only lasts a few hours. The ships also cannot penetrate into the interior of the continent, so you will never reach the South Pole in a ship, or the research stations situated further away from the coast.
If you are interested in taking a flight to Antarctica , there are airlines who provide this service. You should expect to pay more for the ticket than for other destinations, and also that the flight schedule is very infrequent. If you require assistance in organizing the trip, please contact us so that we can provide a prompt and professional service to you.
