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What to do and see in Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Peninsula: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Peninsula including Bransfield House, Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery Hutt, Bahia Paraiso, Base General Bernardo O'Higgins ( Chilean Antarctic Base), Vernadsky Research Station, Gonzalez Videla Research Base, Schollaert Channel, Wordie House.
1. Bransfield House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 103 reviews
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. Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery Hutt
3. Bahia Paraiso
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By jonahNJ - Pennington, United States
A highlight of my expedition to Antarctica was spending time “cruising” around Paradise Harbour in a zodiac boat. On February 17, 2020, I spent time in the morning, as well as a couple of hours specifically tailored for photography in the late afternoon, taking in all of nature’s wondrous displays. I saw penguins, a few birds and a variety of seals who clearly enjoy their “lounge” time. However, the real showstoppers were the whales who really put on a display! From seeing the expelling of water from the blowhole to being close enough to see the bumps on the back of a couple of whales, the display was non-stop. I was particularly in awe of the whale tail displays and the whale breaches. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience that will stay with me forever!
4. Base General Bernardo O'Higgins ( Chilean Antarctic Base)
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
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
5. Vernadsky Research Station
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
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.
6. Gonzalez Videla Research Base
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
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.
7. Schollaert Channel
8. Wordie House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
