Antarctica
Approximate Total Cost from India:
10,00,000 – ₹20,00,000+ per person (mid-range expedition cruise)
Ideal Durations:
Short: 10–12 days (Antarctic Peninsula focus)
Standard: 12–15 days (Recommended — best balance)
Extended: 18–21+ days (include South Georgia or deeper exploration)
Key Highlights:
Massive icebergs, glaciers, and dramatic landscapes
Abundant wildlife: Penguins (thousands), seals, whales, seabirds
Zodiac boat landings and optional kayaking
Onboard lectures by naturalists/scientists
Pristine, untouched wilderness
Sample 9-Day Itinerary:
(Includes international + internal flights, cruise with meals/excursions, transfers.
Luxury options exceed ₹25L.)Sample 13-Day Itinerary (Classic Antarctic Peninsula):
Days 1–2: Fly from India to Ushuaia (Argentina) via connections. Overnight and embarkation.
Days 3–4: Crossing the Drake Passage (lectures + wildlife spotting; can be rough).
Days 5–10: Antarctic Peninsula exploration — Zodiac landings, penguin colonies, icebergs, optional kayaking or camping.
Days 11–12: Return crossing of Drake Passage.
Day 13: Disembark Ushuaia → Flight back to India (or add buffer in Buenos Aires).
Days 1–2: Fly from India to Ushuaia (Argentina) via connections. Overnight and embarkation.
Days 3–4: Crossing the Drake Passage (lectures + wildlife spotting; can be rough).
Days 5–10: Antarctic Peninsula exploration — Zodiac landings, penguin colonies, icebergs, optional kayaking or camping.
Days 11–12: Return crossing of Drake Passage.
Day 13: Disembark Ushuaia → Flight back to India (or add buffer in Buenos Aires).
Other Options:
Budget: ₹9L–12L (smaller/basic ships, triple cabins)
Luxury: ₹18L–30L+ (premium ships like Scenic or Silversea with suites, helicopter options)
Family: Possible on some family-friendly departures (check minimum age — usually 8+ or 12+)
Honeymoon: Romantic polar sunsets and intimate ship experiences
Self-planned: Book directly with operators (Quark, Lindblad, Hurtigruten, Poseidon) — saves 10–20% but complex logistics
Luxury: ₹18L–30L+ (premium ships like Scenic or Silversea with suites, helicopter options)
Family: Possible on some family-friendly departures (check minimum age — usually 8+ or 12+)
Honeymoon: Romantic polar sunsets and intimate ship experiences
Self-planned: Book directly with operators (Quark, Lindblad, Hurtigruten, Poseidon) — saves 10–20% but complex logistics
