So that you’ve travelled all the best way to the seventh continent, the white marvel, Antarctica. How will you be extra adventurous than that? Effectively, there’s a approach — spend an evening on the continent. For many who have a bucket record so long as their arm, G Adventures provides the possibility to arrange camp proper on the icy shores of Antarctica. And this is our primer for individuals who could also be contemplating including on an evening on ice below the celebrities.
What’s tenting in Antarctica like?
It isn’t too intense however it’s in tents. (Sorry, we needed to!) After ending a heat meal within the Expedition eating room you’ll gather your belongings and head ashore. You will be supplied a two-person tent, to be shared with one other member of the identical gender. Earlier tenting expertise is not mandatory but it surely’s a good suggestion to consider what you may pack alongside.
Because the saying goes: there’s no dangerous climate, simply dangerous clothes. When you’ve signed up for tenting, you’re greatest to carry some heat garments to sleep in — thermal underwear is really useful. G Adventures offers glorious sleeping baggage, liners, tents, and air mattresses; however the clothes is as much as you. As you may be within the open air for a part of the night, an additional hoodie is useful. A hat, gloves or mittens, and extra-thick socks are a necessity for a cold night, and windproof, waterproof parka and pants will hold you further heat and comfy.
Add tenting on: Antarctica Traditional in Depth
What is going to I see whereas tenting?
This relies on the season. From October to mid-February, you’ll sleep below the glow of a midnight solar. When you’re visiting within the later ends of the season, into the top of February and March, your reward is one of the best stars you’ve ever seen. The dearth of sunshine air pollution enables you to see the night time sky clearly and considered one of your Expedition group can level out the constellations for you. Additionally, be looking out for curious penguins wandering among the many tents.
Add tenting on: Antarctica Traditional
Can I take some meals and drinks?
Sadly no, you possibly can’t carry alongside that yummy dessert you pocketed from dinner. Foods and drinks aren’t alllowed on land in Antarctica to keep away from spoiling the pristine wilderness. You possibly can carry water ashore although, in a water bottle from on board the ship.
Add tenting on: Spirit of Shackleton
What concerning the toilet?
You are inspired to make use of the lavatory earlier than heading ashore however once you’ve bought to go, you’ve bought to go. So a conveyable bathroom is introduced ashore for any late-night wants.
Add tenting on: Quest for the Antarctic Circle
Can I ebook tenting after I am on the ship?
No — for insurance coverage causes, tenting wants to be booked prematurely, and areas are restricted to 60 campers per departure. Please word, not all departures can provide tenting.
Add tenting on: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
Plan your Antarctica Expedition Tenting journey
Wish to know extra? Learn up about G Expedition Antarctic tenting experiences on our useful Tenting Preparation Web page
and take a look at all of our Antarctic Expedition excursions.
Initially revealed January 7, 2019
