Welcome to a great adventure —a genuine expedition. Every LANDED Antarctic journey is unique and extraordinary, shaped by the caprices of ice, sea, and wind. Preparation and flexibility are fundamental.
With each successive stop in your travel south, your Antarctic anticipation builds. The capital cities embrace you with hospitality and cultural riches. After that warm welcome, you could savor the wine country, encounter volcanic giants, or explore glacial lakes and ancient forests.
You travel onward, into the deep south of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Here, at the southern tip of the continent, you prepare to say goodbye to the Andes, the pampas, and the uninitiated you. What awaits? What lies beyond?
Antarctica does not reward shortcuts. It demands foresight, precision, and creativity. LANDED approaches the Antarctica respectfully, flexibly, and with absolute intention.
Antarctica is not void, bland, or null. It is wild and fresh, pure and raw. It is an exquisitely detailed new world. This is a land beyond, known and beloved by a favored few. Why Antarctica? Why live fully and flourish? Why explore and experience?
Perhaps you have saved this great adventure for the time when you can savor it with prowess and wisdom.
The LANDED Approach to Antarctica
Here, luxury is not measured in extravagance, but in connection, awe, and freedom—unforgettable moments of clarity and discovery.
At LANDED we:
- Select the ideal Antarctica private charter yachts and Antarctica expedition cruises based on itinerary, comfort, and experience;
- Secure lodge and camp stays at some of the world’s most remote and exciting locations;
- Arrange air travel to and from Antarctica (charter flights or expedition departures);
- Choose guides for their expertise, adaptiveness, and personality; and
- Ensure seamless logistics, such as pre-Antarctica land itineraries, vessel provisioning, and charter flights.
The result is a journey that feels fluid and natural, even in the most extreme environment on Earth.
Every LANDED journey to Antarctica is custom-built from the ice up. Start the conversation with your expert travel designer today.
Private Charters in Antarctica
No crowds. No compromises. Just you, your chosen companions, and a seamless passage into one of the planet’s most extraordinary environments—executed with quiet confidence and grace.
Private by Design
LANDED arranges charter flights and exclusive-use vessels—from family-friendly yachts to expedition ships. These options prioritize privacy, space, and flexibility—luxuries that make a difference at the edge of the world.
Customization Without Limits
Wildlife-focused? Photographic? Adventurous? Celebratory? LANDED designs journeys around why you are traveling, not just where.
Expert-Led, Not Overcrowded
Our guides, expedition leaders, and crew are selected for depth, not volume. You’ll never feel herded. You’ll feel guided—intelligently and intuitively.
Seamless Logistics
Antarctica rewards those who plan obsessively and adapt gracefully. LANDED’s behind-the-scenes management frees you to stay fully present and savor the moments.
Antarctica for Multi-Generational Families
Some journeys are bigger than a vacation. They are markers in time.
- A grandparent kayaking with a grandchild as humpbacks, seals, and penguins glide through the ice floes.
- A family witnessing a calving glacier together—knowing it will never look the same again.
- A shared memory that becomes part of your family’s lore.
Legacy moments are created through meaningful connection and a shared sense of experience.
LANDED specializes in complex, multi-generational travel. We’ll help you navigate the options, creating a journey that prioritizes your family’s comfort, safety, and style. We’ll tailor your experience to the variety of energy levels and interests, without diluting the experience.
LANDED’s expert travel designers are recommended by countless families like yours. Conde Nast Traveler recommends LANDED as “top travel advisors” for Family Travel.
For Couples: Privacy and Quiet Luxury
Antarctica intensifies—the light, the silence, and the bond between two people experiencing it together.
Couples trust LANDED because we understand that connection in a place like this isn’t about extravagance—it’s about space, timing, and care.
- Private moments on your deck as whales breech or you witness your first tabular iceberg.
- Tailored pacing that leaves room for reflection, not just exploration.
- Enriching natural encounters with the landscape and wildlife.
- A sense of well-being—supported by professionals who anticipate.
For your unforgettable Antarctica honeymoon, anniversary, or once-in-a-lifetime escape, LANDED creates journeys that are personal, soulful, and transformative.
Luxury, Redefined
In Antarctica, luxury is not excess. It is warmth when it matters, solitude when you crave it, and confidence as you adventure.
LANDED’s luxury is appropriate to this pristine, challenging environment. It is discreet and purposeful—so the continent’s wonders can take center stage.
When to Visit Antarctica
The Antarctic travel season spans October to March. Outside of those months, weather restricts travel and most of the Antarctic fleet has moved to the Arctic.
- Antarctic wildlife is most active during the Austral summer (November to February).
- Wildlife is also active in the islands near Antarctica (the Sub-Antarctic Islands) during late October and March.
LATE OCTOBER
- In the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, summer arrives earlier than in the South Shetlands or the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Seabirds and marine mammals begin mating rituals and breeding on these islands in late October.
- As this is the “shoulder season” for Antarctic visitation, landing site cancellations due to sea ice and high winds are more likely.
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
- Landing sites are at their most pristine; snow is still fresh, with little evidence of human visitation.
- In the Sub-Antarctic islands and on the Antarctic peninsula, penguins begin mating rituals and nest building.
- By the end of December, penguin chicks hatch in the South Shetland Islands.
- The golden hours of dawn and dusk extend.
- Some research stations open to visiting guests.
- Crabeater seal pups arrive from September to November. Elephant seals guard their beach territories and harems until December.
- Migratory whales arrive.
- The winter sea ice breaks up, allowing navigation between ice floes.
JANUARY & FEBRUARY
- Penguin rookeries are full of life: chicks are hatching, and parents are feeding them.
- Fur seal and Leopard seal pups have arrived.
- Migrating whale populations are at their most numerous.
- Receding ice allows for exploration farther south along the Antarctic Peninsula.
MARCH
- Adult penguins molt and curious young penguins take to the seas.
- The migrating whales have mostly arrived, and the ocean is rich with food.
- Receding ice allows for exploration to the deepest points south along the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Sunrises and sunsets
Antarctica’s seasons shapes your experience. Your LANDED Antarctica expert will advise you on the benefits and challenges of each month.
Sample Antarctic Journeys
Antarctica can be explored on its own or combined seamlessly with other destinations in Chile or Argentina. Each LANDED itinerary is tailored to your requirements, style, and interests.
For more than 20 years, LANDED has designed creative, original itineraries for discerning travelers. Let us help you experience Antarctica with intention, comfort, and confidence.
Begin Your Antarctic Story
- Planning a private Antarctic expedition?
- Considering a milestone or legacy journey?
- Seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will stay with you forever?
Start the conversation with LANDED. The unforgettable awaits.