Antarctica, the fifth continent in the world, has the most magnificent white continent. It is one of the few places on the earth that retains its original state. It is also the only uninhabited continent on the earth, and it is also the last pure land discovered on the earth……
Countless people look forward to this life can set foot on the Antarctic land, experience this unforgettable journey. The end of October to mid-February is the warm season in Antarctica and the peak tourist season.
The best time for Antarctic tourism is in mid-to-late December, when the temperature has risen to a stable state and the ice and snow melt naturally, creating favorable conditions for smooth navigation and deeper exploration routes. Penguins, whales, seals and other animals are also more active. At this time, at the turn of the old and new years, arrange a new year’s trip to Antarctica for yourself to welcome the first dawn of the new year in the polar regions, it will make this journey more memorable.
# Dreamy Antarctica
**Natural landscape * *
Continental glaciers, ice shelves, ice tongues, icebergs, ice floes, sea ice, ice buckets, ice sheets, ice caps …… Silly can not distinguish, but it does not hinder the use of eyes to appreciate.
Antarctica, a place with 90% of the world’s ice and snow, will be shocked by tens of thousands of years of huge icebergs, snow-capped mountains and other scenery, attracted by a whole area of floating ice, as if you are on an exotic planet you have never experienced before.
At sunset, in the world of pure white glaciers, the sky is full of light, and the icebergs change the scenery of infinite levels with the passage of time, blue, crimson, orange… Not personally, you can never imagine.
**Wildlife * *
Penguins, to the South Pole, will naturally think of, but also can see the animal is the penguin. There are roughly 7 species of penguins in Antarctica, including hooded penguins, Adelie penguins, golden map penguins, rock jumping penguins, Marco Roni penguins, king penguins and emperor penguins. Every November, penguins will come ashore one after another to mate and breed, enjoying 4-5 months of summer life in Antarctica.
Whales, which inhabit the Southern Ocean, have a wide range of activities and can be found south of the Antarctic Convergence Zone. The more common whales in Antarctica include the huge humpback whale, the smart killer whale, the smallest minke whale and the largest number of fin whales.
Seals, seeing a Ge You lying on the ice floe from a distance is probably a seal. Although they look lazy and bulky, seals are actually all good swimmers. The speed can reach about 27 kilometers per hour, and at the same time very good at diving. Once you meet your mortal enemy, a killer whale, you can see how flexible a seal can be.
Birds, except for penguins that can’t fly, all the birds in the Antarctic region are seabirds. Scarce species, but the number is considerable, accounting for about 18% of the world’s total number of seabirds.
**Adventure Activities * *
The assault boat cruise is a great opportunity to see glaciers and icebergs up close, and to visualize wild animals such as whales and birds. In addition, each landing point in Antarctica has a one-time limit on the number of visitors. In order to reduce the waiting time and maximize the Antarctic experience, the expedition team will arrange the standby guests to go to the stormboat for a cruise and then land for a landing tour.
Snowshoe hiking, compared to the regular landing, participating in snowshoe hiking activities, allows you to explore the landing site more deeply. Weather permitting, trekking coaches and expedition teams will choose the best trekking route according to the different terrain conditions of the landing site. It should be noted that this activity may be charged on a per-visit basis and should be confirmed clearly before participating.
Polar kayaking, compared to other activities, polar kayaking requires a certain amount of experience, physical strength and language requirements. After all, in the polar environment of Antarctica, safety is the first and most important consideration. It is also important to note that the kayak parade and the landing arrangement overlap in time, so sometimes they will face the century problem of choosing one between the limits.
# VERTU Exclusive Interest
**2 hour efficient arrival * *
Most tourists will choose the most classic Antarctic Peninsula route for their first visit to Antarctica and cross the Drake Strait in 48 hours. However, the disadvantage is that it takes a long time and seasickness may cause physical discomfort. Compared with the most classic Peninsula route, VERTU takes you to fly for 2 hours instead of sailing in the Drake Strait for 48 hours.
VERTU selected Air-Sea United Airlines, which was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace (later merged into British Aerospace Systems). They are all high-wing aircraft with short runway requirements, especially suitable for taking off and landing on short runways in Antarctica, ensuring your efficiency and comfort.
**Small boutique cruise * *
In general, the larger the passenger capacity of the ship, the larger the tonnage will be, and the more stable it will be when crossing the Drake Strait. However, this does not mean that the cruise ship should be selected with a large passenger capacity, because each landing point in Antarctica has a limit on the number of visitors at one time, and the more tourists on the same cruise ship have to queue up for landing. However, it is especially important to note that cruise ships with more than 500 people cannot land on shore for sightseeing.
VERTU’s recommend small boutique cruises are more like private yachts, with more flexibility to reach deeper into the Antarctic coast where larger cruises can’t. The cruise ship carries up to 73 customers, and the number of passengers is less, which brings higher efficiency of boarding and boarding. At the same time, it does not need to wait in batches. It can maximize the effective onshore tour time in Antarctica and enjoy every moment of experience in Antarctica.
**Professional High Expedition Match * *
VERTU’s Antarctic New Year’s Tour will be accompanied by at least 12 professional polar expedition team members. Their professional knowledge in Antarctic geography, history and biological ecology can bring you an unforgettable Antarctic travel experience, and they are happy to share their rich exploration experiences and stories with you.
**Antarctic back garden exploration * *
Many pioneers of Antarctic exploration have set off for the South Pole in Punta Arenas, Chile. They will experience the exclusive new explorer’s home not far from the Punta Arenas Hotel.
Punta Arenas is the exclusive expedition base for travelers in Punta. It is more like a private adventure club. Passengers participating in this VERTU Antarctic New Year’s Tour can prepare for the trip like explorers a hundred years ago, attend briefing sessions, get familiar with the ride of Antarctic rubber boats, and purchase expedition equipment.
In addition to the above services, VERTU will also provide you with Chinese services throughout the process to dispel possible language troubles and worries. If you have any questions, please contact VERTU’s personal assistant and we will provide you with services 24 hours a day.
No amount of verbal descriptions can compare to the shock you saw after visiting this continent in person! At the end of the world, we will celebrate the New Year and greet the dawn of the New Year in the polar regions. VERTU invites you to accompany us in 2024.
