10–21 Days (expedition cruise)
Duration
SXV
Flight From
November – March
Best Season
₹22,999
Package From
Day-by-Day Plan
10-Day Antarctica Itinerary
D1
Fly from Salem — Arrive & Settle
Flight from SXV. Arrive, check in, evening walk. No agenda — just absorb the vibe of Antarctica.
D2
Iceberg Landscapes
Antarctic icebergs reach 80-storey heights — sculpted by wind and wave into arches, cathedrals and tables of electric turquoise. T...
D3
Zodiac Cruising Among Ice
Small inflatable boats navigate between icebergs — a leopard seal sleeping on ice 2 metres away, humpback whale flukes diving near...
D4
Midnight Sun
December–January: 20–24 hours of daylight — midnight sunsets painting ice pink and gold. The quality of Antarctic light, flat and ...
D5
Drake Passage Crossing
2 days of the world's roughest ocean — albatrosses ride the ship's air currents; six-metre swells rock the vessel. Arriving in cal...
D6
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks feed in Antarctic waters during summer — surfacing beside Zodiacs, logging motionlessly alongside the ship against a bac...
D7
Final Morning & Departure
Breakfast, last-minute shopping, transfer to airport. Flight back to Salem.
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How many days you need in Antarctica from Salem
Plan 14–21 days for Antarctica from Salem. Flights (via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH)) from Salem (SXV) take about 31h 30m and cost around ₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000.
Flight time
31h 30m
Airfare (return)
₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000
Airlines
IndiGo, Air India, Singapore Airlines
Ideal duration
14–21 days
Best months
November, December, January, February
Visa
No visa required for Antarctica itself — expedition cruise company handles all permits
Estimated cost per person from Salem
Budget
₹6.1 L
Mid-range
₹10.1 L
Luxury
₹25.1 L
Insider tips for Antarctica from Salem
- Expedition cruise departs from Ushuaia, Argentina — the world's southernmost city
- Book 12–18 months ahead — Antarctica expedition slots sell out, especially Nov (first penguins)
- Salem travellers fly to Chennai (MAA) first, then catch the international connection — total journey ~31h 30m
⚠️ Avoid: March–October (no expedition cruises operate — Antarctic winter)