Antarctica School Trips

Antarctica offers your students an array of study topics from geology and plate tectonics at Deception Island to cold environments and climate change issues.

The world’s fifth largest continent, Antarctica covers an area of roughly 14 million square kilometres, most of which is blanketed by a vast permanent ice sheet, averaging 2000 metres in thickness and for half of the year lies in darkness, however, with the arrival of its fleeting summer, this inhospitable land plays host to some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth. Millions of pairs of penguins, albatrosses, petrels and other sea birds breed in the region; five species of seal are regularly observed hauled out on ice floes; orcas, humpback and minke whales are often encountered feeding on the ocean’s rich pickings, adding to the impressive list of marine mammals. The summer climate is often surprisingly mild with temperatures above freezing and the long hours of daylight mean that wildlife viewing is possible almost any time.

We would argue that it’s impossible to describe the scenery of this continent in a single word, but ‘breathtaking’ comes close! This immense landmass lies engulfed in snow and ice, while dramatic alpine ranges are cut through by immense glaciers that spill out into a coastal maze of islands, inlets and waterways. These are choked with ice – from bergy bits to immense tabular bergs as big as islands. The exquisitely sculpted shapes and hues of aquamarine inspire the imagination and provide perfect photographic moments.

An expedition voyage to Antarctica is a trip of a lifetime for students and teachers alike.

Prices
Prices are available on request – starting from approximately £4,500 per person including return flights and voyage.

Please contact us to find out more about travel to Antarctica.