Lonely Planet Experience Antarctica

Lonely Planet's Experience Antarctica travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic region with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Watch wildlife in the Antarctic Peninsula, fat tyre bike in the South Pole and kayak in Mikkelsen Harbor–using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.

Lonely Planet's Experience Antarctica travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic region with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from spotting penguins shooting out of the water; exploring historic expedition huts like Ernest Shackleton's Nimrod at Cape Royds; roaming towering sheets of ice; and so much more.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Antarctica travel guide:

• Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
• Easy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interests
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Antarctica
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from Indigenous Fuegian culture to how to capture the perfect Antarctica images.
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
• Covers: Ushuaia, Southern Ocean, Antarctic Peninsula, Ross Sea, East Antarctica & the South Pole

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Antarctica.