The seventh continent, seen from a small expedition ship.
What is a custom tour to Antarctica?
A custom tour to Antarctica is a private, fully personalized itinerary built around your dates, interests, and budget. Instead of following a fixed group schedule, you work with a local expert to choose experiences like Small-ship expedition ex-Ushuaia, Camping overnight on the ice, and Kayaking among icebergs. Travelers typically spend 7–10 days in Antarctica, visiting in November–March (austral summer), with custom tours starting from around €12,000 per person.
A custom tour to Antarctica is not the same trip as a package. It's designed around you — your pace, your interests, your dates — with a local partner who lives there and knows which streets are worth the walk and which are worth skipping. A custom Antarctica trip books a small ice-class ship ex-Ushuaia, schedules zodiac landings with a naturalist, and (for the committed) camps a night on the ice under a midnight sun.
Antarctica sits in Antarctica, and rewards travelers who go beyond the highlights. Our custom itineraries start with the icons — Small-ship expedition ex-Ushuaia and Zodiac landing with naturalist — then pivot to the kind of local moments that make a trip memorable: a morning with a private guide, a quiet hour at Penguin rookery private before the crowds arrive, and an evening chosen just for you.
Plan for November–March (austral summer) as the best window to visit. A one-week custom trip starts from €12,000 per person, including private guides, curated hotels, and flexible transport — peak weeks cost more, shoulder months less. Antarctica is a premium destination — expect upper-mid-range pricing and book early.
Our recommended months are November–March (austral summer). Here's a month-by-month view with planning notes.
Hand-picked moments from our local operators. Every custom tour includes a selection of these, or something better if we find it.
Two starting points — your real itinerary is custom. We build from here.
The best time to visit Antarctica is November–March (austral summer). These months offer the best balance of weather, availability, and pricing. Peak holiday weeks cost more and get crowded; shoulder months are often our favorite.
Most travelers spend 5–8 days in Antarctica as a single destination, or 10–14 days when combining with nearby regions. A custom tour lets you stretch or compress based on what you want to see.
Same as Argentina (embarkation). Requirements change — always check with the local consulate or your country's travel advisory before booking flights.
Mid-range custom tours to Antarctica start from around €12,000 per person for a 7-day trip including accommodation, private guides, and transport. Luxury and adventure packages scale from there.
Packing depends on season and activities, but always include comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing for temperature shifts, a universal adapter, and respectful clothing for religious sites. Your custom itinerary comes with a tailored packing list.
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