Penguin Colonies, Antarctica
What to see at Penguin Colonies and how to fit it into a Antarctica trip.
Quick answer
Half-million chinstrap and Adélie penguin colonies — birds that have never evolved a fear of humans, arguing with each other inches from your feet.
Best season for Antarctica: November – March. Recommended trip length: 10–21 Days (expedition cruise).
About Penguin Colonies
Half-million chinstrap and Adélie penguin colonies — birds that have never evolved a fear of humans, arguing with each other inches from your feet. The noise, smell and comedy are extraordinary.
Penguin Colonies is one of 15 places we cover in Antarctica, and falls on day 2 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
- Iceberg Landscapes
- Zodiac Cruising Among Ice
- Midnight Sun
- Drake Passage Crossing
- Humpback Whales
Questions about Penguin Colonies
What is Penguin Colonies?
Half-million chinstrap and Adélie penguin colonies — birds that have never evolved a fear of humans, arguing with each other inches from your feet. The noise, smell and comedy are extraordinary.
When is the best time to visit Penguin Colonies?
Antarctica's best season is November – March, which is the best window for Penguin Colonies too.
How many days do I need in Antarctica to include Penguin Colonies?
Trripah recommends 10–21 Days (expedition cruise) for Antarctica. Penguin Colonies fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Penguin Colonies in a Antarctica package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Penguin Colonies to a Antarctica plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.