Midnight Sun, Antarctica
What to see at Midnight Sun and how to fit it into a Antarctica trip.
Quick answer
December–January: 20–24 hours of daylight — midnight sunsets painting ice pink and gold.
Best season for Antarctica: November – March. Recommended trip length: 10–21 Days (expedition cruise).
About Midnight Sun
December–January: 20–24 hours of daylight — midnight sunsets painting ice pink and gold. The quality of Antarctic light, flat and clear and seemingly sourceless, is unlike any other light on earth.
Midnight Sun is one of 15 places we cover in Antarctica, and falls on day 3 of our 5-day Antarctica plan. A 5-day Antarctica trip from Mumbai costs about ₹2,40,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Antarctica
- Antarctic Peninsula Expedition
- South Georgia Island
- Shackleton & Scott's Historic Huts
- Penguin Colonies
- Iceberg Landscapes
- Zodiac Cruising Among Ice
- Drake Passage Crossing
- Humpback Whales
Questions about Midnight Sun
What is Midnight Sun?
December–January: 20–24 hours of daylight — midnight sunsets painting ice pink and gold. The quality of Antarctic light, flat and clear and seemingly sourceless, is unlike any other light on earth.
When is the best time to visit Midnight Sun?
Antarctica's best season is November – March, which is the best window for Midnight Sun too.
How many days do I need in Antarctica to include Midnight Sun?
Trripah recommends 10–21 Days (expedition cruise) for Antarctica. Midnight Sun fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Midnight Sun in a Antarctica package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Midnight Sun to a Antarctica plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.