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How To Prepare For Your Antarctic Trip

Learn everything you need to know to prepare for your expedition to Antarctica.

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Physical Preparation

Ensuring your Antarctic expedition is safe and enjoyable hinges on the right equipment, targeted training, and smart travel strategies. Our team of the world’s most experienced Antarctica staff is happy to educate you on best practices when traveling to the interior of Antarctica, and help you feel prepared to have a trip of a lifetime. Depending on your unique travel itinerary, there will be different requirements for physical abilities, necessary gear, and environmental protocols.

Understand you are journeying to one of the most remote places in the world, and be prepared for potential delays due to weather. Flexibility and a positive mindset are crucial for a smooth journey.

Guidelines and More

Understanding your responsibilities as a traveler to the white continent, how to correctly insure your trip, and how to best embark on your journey to Punta Arenas, Chile is paramount for your Antarctic trip. Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions is committed to the highest possible environmental standards for responsible and sustainable tourism to Antarctica. Familiarize yourself thoroughly with the provided documentation to ensure a greater understanding of the environment, and the role visitors play in its continual conservation. If you have questions regarding safety procedures, emergency contacts, and insurance coverage details, our expert staff is eager to help. All of Antarctic Logistic and Expedition’s flights operate out of Punta Arenas, Chile. Below you can access a list of resources that can help maximize the first step of your voyage into the interior of Antarctica.

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