Antarctic group tours for solo travellers
Travel solo as part of a group tour to Antarctica
Why travel solo to Antarctica?
It’s hard to get to, freezing cold and costs a small fortune to visit… is Antarctica really worth it? You bet it is.
From Ushuaia at the southern tip of Argentina, it takes two days by boat to reach the Antarctic Peninsula. You’ll travel across the Drake Passage – a notoriously turbulent body of water – to arrive in a pristine world untouched by humankind. Each day reveals a mind-blowing experience that will make you feel like you’re in a nature documentary: immense rookeries of penguins shuffling across frozen shores, a pod of graceful gliding through the icy waters, leopard seals lazing on electric-blue icebergs, the thunderous crack of a glacier calving somewhere in the distance…
For many travellers, Antarctica is the last continent they visit to complete their bucketlist… but it’s so much more than that. Visiting this wilderness destination is a once-in-a-lifetime privilege that few people get to experience – and it’s worth every penny.
Antarctica facts
From food to landscapes, here are a few things you should know about solo travel to Antarctica
Climate
With an annual rainfall of just 166mm, Antarctica is technically a desert. The average annual temperature is -57°C, dropping to -90°C in winter (with a windspeed of up to 300 kph) and reaching between -2°C and 8°C in summer. From November to March you’ll experience nearly 24 hours of daylight.
Cuisine
No fresh food can be grown on Antarctica (although there is an experimental greenhouse) and wildlife is protected from hunting. All food is imported, so fruit and veg are only available when ships or aircraft arrive. Non-perishable staples include sledging biscuits and pemmican (preserved meat).
Landscape
Antarctica’s landmass is roughly the size of the US and Mexico combined. For years a mystery, scientists have discovered a that underneath the thick ice sheets lies a hidden landscape of plains, hills and valleys carved by ancient rivers. The highest peak is Mount Vinson at 4,892 metres.
Wildlife
Despite the harsh conditions, Antarctica is a haven for wildlife which is uniquely adapted to the extreme cold. Iconic species include humpback, fin whales and orcas, Adélie, chinstrap and gentoo penguins, Weddell seals, elephant seals, and seabirds, such as skuas, terns and petrels.
Activities
There are research stations to visit and points of historical interest, as well as winter activities such as backcountry skiing, hiking and ice climbing. Most visitors head out on Zodiacs or sea kayaks to spot wildlife. The hardy can scuba dive or take a polar plunge. The snow-covered landscape is a dream for photographers.
OUR PROMISE
Joining the Flash Pack comes with a few special guarantees
THE PEOPLE
We’re exclusively for solo travellers in your age group and life stage, ensuring a positive group dynamic on every trip GET IN TOUCH
THE SECURITY
We operate using a 3rd party trust bank account meaning we guarantee refunds in 14 days if your trip has to be cancelled BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
THE TRIPS
Flash Pack trips are made up of ‘can’t-do-by-yourself’ experiences, like glamping in converted Land Rovers on the Serengeti SEE TRIPS
THE GUIDES
We only work with trusted local guides who know their destinations better than anyone, setting the stage for friendships to form MEET OUR GUIDES
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