Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and driest continent on earth, and with an average altitude of 7,382 feet, it is also the highest. Although it is one of the most inhospitable places on the planet, growing numbers of people are compelled to visit Antarctica, and it’s no surprise why.
The landscape is as harsh as it is magical; icebergs of indescribable beauty are carved and polished into fantastic shapes and sizes by the elements. Roughly scoured peaks of rock and ice are reflected in the serene waters of protected bays that are frequented by basking seals and inquisitive whales. The coastal shores and sub-Antarctic islands are home to hundreds of squawking penguins and seal colonies as well as nesting seabirds. The incessant commotion and comic antics of half a million tuxedo-styled forms is one of the most characteristic and endearing features of a trip to the Antarctic Peninsula.
How to experience it: Hurtigruten Expeditions