Travel to Antarctica

From October to March, in the austral summer, ships sail from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula. These trips have different durations and itineraries: from a minimum of 10 days to three weeks. There are many options to choose: expedition ships, large cruise ships, vessels, or luxury ships.

When
January
February
March
October
November
December

Thousands of people visit the White Continent every summer. Ushuaia, located only 1000 kilometers from Antarctica, is the most active of the five gateways cities in the world. 
Argentina has had a constant presence in Antarctica since 1904, when a meteorological observatory and an Argentinian post office were inaugurated on Laurie Island, South Orcadas, which would later become the Orcadas Base. The country is also a consultative member of the Antarctic Treaty signed in 1959, whose objective is the peaceful use of this territory, through the development of scientific research and environmental conservation projects.  

Guidelines for Antarctic tourism

In the context of the Treaty, tourism to Antarctica is regulated at international level, in order to prevent damage to the continent's unique ecosystem. Therefore, only small contingents of visitors are allowed to disembark at certain authorized points.
The main rules and procedures regulating the activities of tourists and organizers of tourist expeditions are compiled in the "Manual of regulations and guidelines relevant to tourism and non-governmental activities in Antarctica”, the content of which was approved by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting XLIII through Decision 6 (2021).  
The ATCM also establishes specific guidelines for the sites most frequently visited by tourists.  These guidelines include practical guidance for tour operators and guides on how to visit these sites taking into account their environmental values.  
Most tour operators active in Antarctica belong to the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO).  IAATO participates in the ATTC as an invited expert organization. 

The Regulations Manual and Visitor Guidelines are available for download in English on the official Antarctic Treaty website.


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Travel to Antarctica

From October to March, in the austral summer, ships sail from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula. These trips have different durations and itineraries: from a minimum of 10 days to three weeks. There are many options to choose: expedition ships, large cruise ships, vessels, or luxury ships.

When

January
February
March
October
November
December

Thousands of people visit the White Continent every summer. Ushuaia, located only 1000 kilometers from Antarctica, is the most active of the five gateways cities in the world. 
Argentina has had a constant presence in Antarctica since 1904, when a meteorological observatory and an Argentinian post office were inaugurated on Laurie Island, South Orcadas, which would later become the Orcadas Base. The country is also a consultative member of the Antarctic Treaty signed in 1959, whose objective is the peaceful use of this territory, through the development of scientific research and environmental conservation projects.  

Guidelines for Antarctic tourism

In the context of the Treaty, tourism to Antarctica is regulated at international level, in order to prevent damage to the continent's unique ecosystem. Therefore, only small contingents of visitors are allowed to disembark at certain authorized points.
The main rules and procedures regulating the activities of tourists and organizers of tourist expeditions are compiled in the "Manual of regulations and guidelines relevant to tourism and non-governmental activities in Antarctica”, the content of which was approved by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting XLIII through Decision 6 (2021).  
The ATCM also establishes specific guidelines for the sites most frequently visited by tourists.  These guidelines include practical guidance for tour operators and guides on how to visit these sites taking into account their environmental values.  
Most tour operators active in Antarctica belong to the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO).  IAATO participates in the ATTC as an invited expert organization. 

The Regulations Manual and Visitor Guidelines are available for download in English on the official Antarctic Treaty website.