10 Things to do in Antarctic Peninsula That You Shouldn't Miss

September 16, 2021 Leida Jutras

Discover the best top things to do in Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Peninsula including Bransfield House, Lemaire Channel, Isla Elefante, Deception Island, Brown Bluff, Base General Bernardo O'Higgins ( Chilean Antarctic Base), Penguin Post Office, Vernadsky Research Station, Gonzalez Videla Research Base, Wordie House.

1. Bransfield House

Port Lockroy http://www.bas.ac.uk/polar-operations/life-in-the-polar-regions/virtual-tours/virtual-trip-to-antarctica/port-lockroy
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5.0 based on 103 reviews

Bransfield House

Reviewed By YTCHENG - Hong Kong, China

Bransfield House is a restored base at Port Lockroy by the British currently uses as a museum, post office and gift shop for visitors. It is funded by Antarctic Heritage Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving historical huts in Antarctica. We have the chance to visit this museum and viewed the artifacts inside. Mailing of post cards from the Post Office and purchase of souvenirs in the Gift Shop here were "MUST" from most of our cruisemates from the Expedition Cruise ship apart from taking photos on the simple houses and gentoo penquins around. While we were enjoying the scenery and taking photos on this isolated island, we have to admit the courage of all the staff working here by turns for a few months as the place was really isolated from the rest of the world. Highly recommended.

2. Lemaire Channel

between Graham Land and Booth Island
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Lemaire Channel

Reviewed By jonahNJ - Pennington, United States

One of the highlights of our journey to Antarctica was passing through the Lemaire Channel. The waters were still when we passed through and the ice was not a problem for the ship. The Lemaire Channel is a strait off Antarctica, between Kiev Peninsula in the mainland's Graham Land and Booth Island. We passed through during the evening, but the winter sun provided a great view. The steep cliffs form “twin towers” which welcome visitors to iceberg-filled passage, which is a little less than 7 miles long and just under one mile wide at its narrowest point. However, I learned that ships must be careful since icebergs may sometimes make the passage even narrower. We were fortunate to be able to travel through Lemaire Channel with no problem on February 16, 2020 on the Hurtigruten MS Midnatsol!

3. Isla Elefante

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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Isla Elefante

Reviewed By ruthandvern - Wilton, United States

Seamen stranded awaiting rescue must have gone through the worst of the worst. When we arrived the fog shrouded the islands. As we waited the skies did clear and what a magnificent view we were blessed to see. Our cruise had a truly excellent adventure out of Paradise bay, through the Gerlache Strait to Elephant Island. Really exceptional knowing the history.

4. Deception Island

http://www.deceptionisland.aq/
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Deception Island

Google map has the location 62.9769° S, 60.6500° W

Reviewed By jeffreyw598j - Shelbyville, United States

My son.. age 18.. and I traveled on the Hurtigruten ship Midnatsol for 2 exciting weeks in Antarctica in Dec. 2019.. he had just turned 18, and we celebrated by visiting our 6th continent together. Deception Island was the most memorable of several landings ashore - in no small part because it was here we took the penguin plunge.. a quick dip into the crystal clear ice cold waters of Deception Bay.. with several Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins standing on the shore.. watching curiously. Lots of great moments and memories here.. the exciting trip into and out of the extremely narrow channel entrance to the volcanic caldera - visits to the now abandoned Argentine and British volcanic research stations destroyed by eruptions in the late 1960s and early 70s - a look at the thousands of whale bones on the beach at the century old ruins of a whaling station - the above mentioned swim with Penguins - and a hike up the slope to peer over the cliff at "Neptune's Window" which legend has it is the first place human eyes ever gazed upon the Antarctic peninsula/continent in the distance.. plus later we even got to check out the underwater footage of sea floor creatures shot by one of the scientists aboard using a below the surface drone camera - what an exciting and unforgettable once in a lifetime day! The trip to Antarctica is not easy.. it took 5 solid days of air and sea travel after leaving home before setting foot on the southernmost land.. but go if you can manage.. it is as close as most souls will ever come to visiting another planet.

5. Brown Bluff

+54 11 4320-4250 [email protected] http://www.ats.aq/devAS/Ats/Guideline/4e8ad01e-34de-45cc-b1e3-e17fe8c89f06
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Brown Bluff

Reviewed By 101dkdunn

Early in our trip to the Antarctic peninsula, we made an expedition landing at Brown Bluff and we’re amazed at the penguin activity taking place in two distinct rookeries. In both the Gentoo and Adeile groups, you could see parents feeding their chicks, as other adults used their “penguin highway” to come and go toward the water, in the ongoing search for food. Many penguins were seen “porpoising” further out in the open water. This being mid January, temperatures were mid thirties (F), quite comfortable if dressed appropriately. A magnificent scene of thousands of penguins doing what they do at this time of year. Climate Change a real concern with regard to declining population numbers.

6. Base General Bernardo O'Higgins ( Chilean Antarctic Base)

Isabel Riquelme Island
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Base General Bernardo O'Higgins ( Chilean Antarctic Base)

Reviewed By P7477RNcarlosc

The antarctic chilean station Bernardo O’Higgins is compose for friendly and polite members of chilean army. The experience in that station is really amazing

7. Penguin Post Office

Port Lockroy http://www.ukaht.org
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4.5 based on 139 reviews

Penguin Post Office

Reviewed By KeithR903 - Hong Kong, China

Great to see the Royal Mail operating in Antarctica in this cute little heritage station. Run as a charitable operation to help maintain other historic Antarctic stations, this is well worth a visit if you get the chance.

8. Vernadsky Research Station

Galindez Island
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Vernadsky Research Station

Reviewed By KevinR1753 - Philadelphia, United States

The researchers at the station are friendly and provide a great tour of the facilities. The station also has the distinction of being the most southern bar in the world. The station personnel make their own vodka which is quite good. I recommend buying a shot or two. One can also send a postcard (for a small fee) from the station.

9. Gonzalez Videla Research Base

Waterboat Point Graham Land, Paradise Harbour
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Gonzalez Videla Research Base

Antarctic research base operated by Government of Chile with resident Penguin rookery. Research base tour available by arrangement

Reviewed By jonahNJ - Pennington, United States

While my wife and I were fortunate enough to land at and walk on several locations in Antarctica, landing and walking around this Base was my realization of finally walking on my 7th Continent! This Chilean Base is located on the Antarctic mainland at Waterboat Point in Paradise Bay. The primary purpose of this base is to service as a museum which welcomes visitors during the summer months. The Chilean staff sell a variety of items including souvenirs as well as frameable certificates which are personalized on site. The buildings around the base include a boathouse, a museum where the souvenirs are sold, a building that has a tower which provides a panoramic view of the base and also houses the staff quarters, as well as the remnants of the old station building that is now occupied by penguins. Speaking of penguins!!! This base is THEIR home and everyone else is just a visitor. To protect the penguins, visitors must stay on marked paths. It is amazing to be in the midst of so many penguins who are living their lives. One of the great things about Antarctica is that the wildlife are not afraid of humans, maybe just curious. The expedition teams do an excellent job in ensuring that the wildlife and ecosystem remains protected. The highlight of the visit was seeing the one and only Isabel, the White Penguin. Just as my wife and I were walking back to our zodiac, there she was holding court with the regular black & white penguins. This is a must visit site for any journey to Antarctica.

10. Wordie House

Winter Island +44 1223 813557 [email protected] http://www.ukaht.org/visit/other-sites/wordie-house/
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