Antarctic Polar Circle Hiking Trips

Bypass the Drake Passage by flying directly to the South Shetland Islands. Exit the airplane to a world unlike any other on earth; ice-filled fjords, penguin rookeries, and great expanses of ice await. Sail as far south as possible in an attempt to reach the Polar Circle. Flexibility is key to a successful voyage as conditions can change quickly.

Discover the 14-Day Antarctic Deep South Basecamp aboard Ortelius, an expedition that goes beyond the Polar Circle to the remote Marguerite Bay. Explore iconic sites like Pendleton Strait, Horseshoe Island, and Pourquoi Pas Island while enjoying kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, and camping under the Southern Polar skies amid penguins, whales, and dramatic glacial landscapes.

Embark on an 11-day Antarctic adventure from Punta Arenas, flying to King George Island to board the World Voyager. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands by Zodiac and on foot, observe penguins and seals, cross the Antarctic Circle, and marvel at dramatic glaciers before returning to Punta Arenas.

On this 10-day Polar Circle Air Cruise aboard the Magellan Discoverer, fly directly to the South Shetland Islands, skipping the Drake Passage, and witness fjords, penguin colonies, and vast icy landscapes. Sail southward to reach the Polar Circle, embracing the flexibility required to adapt to ever-changing conditions for a memorable trip.