Traveling to Antarctica: What You Need to Know
No matter whether you have decided to sail through The Drake Passage or fly directly over it, your Antarctica adventure will typically begin at the southernmost part of South America in either Ushuaia, Argentina, or Punta Arenas, Chile.
1. Where to Fly To?
No matter whether you have decided to sail through The Drake Passage or fly directly over it, your Antarctica adventure will typically begin at the southernmost part of South America in either Ushuaia, Argentina, or Punta Arenas, Chile.
2. Visa Requirements
As no one country owns the Antarctic continent, there is no Visa required to visit. You only need a valid permit, which is something we will organize for you. However, you will need to pass through either Argentina or Chile on your way to that great icy land and both countries have their own specific requirements when it comes to travel visas.
You are responsible for checking visa requirements and obtaining a visa prior to your trip as required.. You can check current requirements at the following websites:
