Antarctica tours allow a safe, educational solution to exploring this most dangerous and mysterious of continents. Tours usually consist of arriving at the continent by boat, though helicopters and other more unconventional transportation are employed as well. Many times, the climates and conditions of Antarctica demand sleeping accommodations remain intact on a boat; however, there are exceptions to these circumstances as well.
These tours usually begin by traveling to the coasts of the continent by a heavily re-enforced vessel, departing from either Russia or the tip of South America. These vessels differ dramatically depending on the particular experience you are looking for on the continent, and how challenging you wish your adventure to be. While many prefer to experience the continent from a safe and comfortable distance, aboard one of many cruise and luxury liners that frequent Antarctica each year, still others prefer to travel aboard a scientific research vessel or "ice breaker" ship, which allows a much more personal and vivid interaction with the elements of the continent.
Antarctica Tours on Land and at Sea
As for the specifics of Antarctica tours beyond the transportation, many companies offer different options at various levels of difficulty. Many Antarctica tours focus on the islands around Antarctica itself, since the ice around the continent make actual land and terrain exploration unusually difficult. Some tour groups do venture into the ice landscapes and mountains deeper into the heart of the continent.
One interesting attribute of Antarctica is that as no one government or interest group owns the land itself, no passports or international identification are needed to visit or explore there. However, ships and other transportation are often forced to make sudden stops in other countries, due the inherent rapidly-changing weather conditions. FOr this reason, it is highly recommended that any visitor bring their passport or valid international ID.
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