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Antarctica / Volcano & remote expeditions

Exploring Antarctica’s Spring

Polar Latitudes Expeditions · Ushuaia, Argentina to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, returning to Ushuaia

This 11-day expedition voyage sails round trip from Ushuaia, spending time in the South Shetland Islands and around the Antarctic Peninsula during the early spring season. The operator describes penguin courtship, nesting and egg-tending, sea ice, icebergs, seals, whales and seasonal sunsets as features of the voyage. It includes Zodiac and shore exploration, with kayaking offered on select departures. Antarctic camping is available only on select voyages; the operator’s public page does not confirm it for this named departure, so availability should be checked directly.

11 days / 9 nights on board

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Antarctica / Climbing & mountaineering

Climb Mount Vinson

Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE) · Mount Vinson, Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica; access via Union Glacier from Punta Arenas, Chile

Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions offers a guided ascent of Mount Vinson by the Branscomb Shoulder Route, the operator's stated standard route. The 12-day itinerary begins with a flight from Punta Arenas to Union Glacier, followed by travel to Vinson Base Camp and staged climbing through Low Camp and High Camp to the summit, then a return to Union Glacier and Chile. The route includes glacier travel, snow slopes, a high plateau and a summit ridge. ALE supplies Antarctic guides, meals and tented accommodation during the expedition.

12 days according to the operator. The operator cautions that weather can cause delays; confirm trip duration and current schedule directly with operator.

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Antarctica / Climbing & mountaineering

Ski Last Degree

Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions · South Pole, Antarctica (from 89°S to 90°S)

Ski Last Degree is a guided Antarctic ski expedition covering the final 60 nautical miles (111 km) from 89°S to the geographic South Pole. The operator outlines acclimatization and equipment preparation at Union Glacier, followed by transport to 89°S and several days skiing while hauling sleds across the polar plateau. The itinerary includes arrival at the South Pole, return to Union Glacier, and a flight back to Chile. Antarctic flights, field meals, tent accommodation, and guides are included; personal equipment, insurance, and commercial flights to Punta Arenas are not.

12 or 13 days (operator page; itinerary shown for 12 days)

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