Antarctic Expeditions: Expensive, Yet Exceed Expectations

2008-01-11 13:12:27

( Travel )



Antarctica, located at the bottom of the earth, is one of the most beautiful places to visit. It is here where you get to experience an unmatched spectacular beauty of snow, ice and rock, along with its varied wildlife. If you want to join Antarctic expeditions, be prepared for a long and usually uncomfortable voyage to this isolated continent of the planet. Tour companies offering expeditions to Antarctica set their sailing schedules according to weather and ice conditions, and not necessarily on dates.

The highlight of Antarctic expeditions is its abundant wildlife and austere beauty. The large numbers of wildlife creatures, such as seals and penguins, are hard to find in other parts of the world. Your close sightings of the whales will never cease to amaze you even after your trip. Your expectations of Antarctica before you embark into the expedition will not only be met, but also be exceeded.

Since the continent has a great distance from most part of the world, Antarctic expeditions are expensive. You can choose to travel via the small expedition-type vessels that carry between twenty and a hundred passengers, or the midsized and very large cruise ships operating in the region. It is highly recommended that you make reservations many months in advance as most ships are often fully booked. If you are traveling alone, be ready to a relatively higher fare because there is a premium charged for single cabins.

Most, if not all, tour companies providing Antarctic expeditions usually print in their brochures the details of the tour price. There may be additional costs involved. These may include port taxes, extra helicopter time, email, phone calls, laundry and tips. Make sure that you have sufficient US dollar bills when you board the vessel because all cash transactions onboard are only in US dollar.


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