{"id":9236,"date":"2026-06-18T10:55:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T02:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/?page_id=9236"},"modified":"2026-07-03T09:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T01:50:27","slug":"antarctica-traveltips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/en\/traveltips\/","title":{"rendered":"Regarding the North and South Poles"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wp-block-lga-blocks-hero lga-hero\"><div class=\"lga-hero__img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c71b95224a9b0fcf05615bb55d4911459c8902f2-9940x6630-1-scaled-e1782148012272.avif)\"><\/div><div class=\"lga-hero__grain\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"lga-hero__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"lga-hero__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"lga-hero__content\"><div class=\"lga-hero__eyebrow\">Travel Information<\/div><h1 class=\"lga-hero__heading\">Antarctica and Arctic<br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-mist-color\">Travel Guide<\/mark><\/h1><p class=\"lga-hero__desc\">From pre-trip planning, cost analysis, and cruise ship comparison to the departure equipment list<br>\u2014LGA integrates years of experience to answer all your polar tourism questions.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"lga-archive wp-block-lga-blocks-archive\">\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-mobile-bar\">\n\t\t<button class=\"blog-mobile-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"lga-archive-sidebar\">\n\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<line x1=\"4\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"6\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<line x1=\"11\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"13\" y2=\"18\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\tFilter Posts\t\t\t<span class=\"blog-mobile-badge\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-outer\">\n\n\t\t<aside class=\"blog-sidebar\" id=\"lga-archive-sidebar\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"filter-drawer-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"filter-drawer-title\">Filter Posts<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"filter-drawer-close\" aria-label=\"Close Filters\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"filter-group\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"filter-group-title\">Categories<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"filter-pills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"filter-pill\" data-taxonomy=\"category\" data-id=\"39\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUncategorized\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"filter-pill\" data-taxonomy=\"category\" data-id=\"205\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCruise Ship List\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"filter-pill\" data-taxonomy=\"category\" data-id=\"204\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRegarding the Arctic\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"filter-pill\" data-taxonomy=\"category\" data-id=\"64\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAbout Antarctica\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<button class=\"filter-reset\">Reset Filters<\/button>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"filter-apply-bar\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"filter-apply-btn\">Show Results<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<main class=\"blog-main\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-count\"><strong>68<\/strong> Posts<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-sort\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"lga-archive-sort\" class=\"blog-sort__label\">Sort:<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<select id=\"lga-archive-sort\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"date\">Latest First<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"visit_count\">Most Popular<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/select>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"blog-card\"><div class=\"blog-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/maxresdefault-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Antarctic Travel Guide 2026-2029 Edition\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"blog-image-badges\"><span class=\"blog-cat-badge\" style=\"background:var(--blue-deep)\">About Antarctica<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog-info\"><h2 class=\"blog-title\">Antarctic Travel Guide 2026-2029 Edition<\/h2><p class=\"blog-excerpt\">Let&#039;s Go To Antarctica (LGA) is a travel agency specializing in Antarctic travel. Whether you&#039;re planning your first trip to Antarctica or looking for the best Antarctic cruise tickets, we offer professional advice and a one-stop service. Below are 13 frequently asked questions about Antarctic travel to help you understand every detail of your trip.<\/p><div class=\"blog-footer-row\"><span class=\"blog-date\">June 2026<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/en\/antarctica\/traveltips\/tipsandoffers\/\" class=\"blog-read-link\">Read the full article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"blog-card\"><div class=\"blog-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/images.jpeg\" alt=\"Arctic Travel Guide 2026-2029 Edition\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"blog-image-badges\"><span class=\"blog-cat-badge\" style=\"background:var(--badge-arctic)\">Regarding the Arctic<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog-info\"><h2 class=\"blog-title\">Arctic Travel Guide 2026-2029 Edition<\/h2><p class=\"blog-excerpt\">Arctic Cruise Travel Complete Guide 2026-2028 | Polar Bears, Aurora Borealis, Glaciers: A Plan for All Your Arctic Trip Needed 2026-2028. This article comprehensively covers the best time to travel to the Arctic, popular routes (Cold Shore Islands, Greenland, Canadian Arctic), cruise company comparisons, and more\u2026<\/p><div class=\"blog-footer-row\"><span class=\"blog-date\">May 2026<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/en\/arctic\/traveltips\/tipsandoffers\/\" class=\"blog-read-link\">Read the full article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"blog-card\"><div class=\"blog-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/antarcticpeninsulaspots-11.webp\" alt=\"Antarctic Photography Guide: What Cameras and Lenses Should I Bring to Antarctica?\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"blog-image-badges\"><span class=\"blog-cat-badge\" style=\"background:var(--blue-deep)\">About Antarctica<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog-info\"><h2 class=\"blog-title\">Antarctic Photography Guide: What Cameras and Lenses Should I Bring to Antarctica?<\/h2><p class=\"blog-excerpt\">What camera and lens should you bring to Antarctica? This is a photography guide specially designed for Antarctic travelers, including lens pairing suggestions, cold-weather shooting techniques, and quick settings references, allowing you to easily capture wonderful moments of penguins, seals, and glaciers in Antarctica.<\/p><div class=\"blog-footer-row\"><span class=\"blog-date\">November 2026<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/en\/guides\/photography\/\" class=\"blog-read-link\">Read the full article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"blog-card\"><div class=\"blog-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/antarcticpeninsulaspots-07.webp\" alt=\"[Latest! 2027 Antarctic Travel Leave Guide] You can go to Antarctica with as few as 7 days of leave!\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"blog-image-badges\"><span class=\"blog-cat-badge\" style=\"background:var(--blue-deep)\">About Antarctica<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog-info\"><h2 class=\"blog-title\">[Latest! 2027 Antarctic Travel Leave Guide] You can go to Antarctica with as few as 7 days of leave!<\/h2><p class=\"blog-excerpt\">Dreaming of your Antarctic adventure in 2027? With clever use of Hong Kong public holidays, you can take as few as 7 days off to enjoy a 13-day vacation and successfully set off for Antarctica! We&#039;ve broken down the ultimate leave-taking strategy for 2027 and provided 4 carefully selected Antarctic itineraries, teaching you how to fulfill your dream of landing in the polar regions with minimal annual leave!<\/p><div class=\"blog-footer-row\"><span class=\"blog-date\">November 2026<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/en\/guides\/holidaytrips\/\" class=\"blog-read-link\">Read the full article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"blog-card\"><div class=\"blog-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/large-1-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"How much does it cost to go to Antarctica? A complete breakdown of the budget for Antarctic cruise tickets, airfare, hotels, and insurance from 2027 to 2029.\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"blog-image-badges\"><span class=\"blog-cat-badge\" style=\"background:var(--blue-deep)\">About Antarctica<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog-info\"><h2 class=\"blog-title\">How much does it cost to go to Antarctica? A complete breakdown of the budget for Antarctic cruise tickets, airfare, hotels, and insurance from 2027 to 2029.<\/h2><p class=\"blog-excerpt\">How much does a trip to Antarctica cost? The most affordable options start from around USD 12,000, comfortable options from around USD 18,000, and top-tier luxury options from around USD 36,000. This article breaks down the costs of cruise tickets, airfare, hotels, equipment, and insurance, including comparisons of three budget options and peak\/off-peak season prices.<\/p><div class=\"blog-footer-row\"><span class=\"blog-date\">October 2026<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/en\/https\/letsgotoantarcticacom\/guides\/costs\/\" class=\"blog-read-link\">Read the full article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"blog-card\"><div class=\"blog-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5\u5e74\u5f8c\u91cd\u8fd4\u5357\u6975\uff01\u9999\u6e2f\u5982\u4f55\u51fa\u767c\u5357\u6975\uff5cDerek-Tang-\u9127\u4ef2\u8ed2.avif\" alt=\"Returning to Antarctica after 5 years! 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In this video, he shares his journey back to Antarctica and explains in detail how Hong Kong travelers plan their trips and where to start their journey to Antarctica, taking you step by step to understand the true nature of this &quot;once-in-a-lifetime&quot; polar expedition.<\/p><div class=\"blog-footer-row\"><span class=\"blog-date\">June 2026<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/en\/5%E5%B9%B4%E5%BE%8C%E9%87%8D%E8%BF%94%E5%8D%97%E6%A5%B5%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E5%87%BA%E7%99%BC%E5%8D%97%E6%A5%B5derek-tang-%E9%84%A7%E4%BB%B2%E8%BB%92\/\" class=\"blog-read-link\">Read the full article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"blog-card\"><div class=\"blog-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12\u5929\u5357\u6975\u8c6a\u83ef\u90f5\u8f2a\u4e4b\u65c5-\u88ab\u56f0\u4e16\u754c\u6700\u5371\u96aa\u6d77\u5cfdDrake-Passage-\u9047\u4e0a\u767e\u5e74\u96e3\u5f97\u4e00\u898b10\u7c73\u5de8\u6d6a-\u8239\u4e0a\u7db2\u8981\u6d17-4000\u868a\uff1f\uff5c\u6021\u5bccIwalkutake.jpg\" alt=\"A 12-day luxury Antarctic cruise ship was stranded in the world&#039;s most dangerous strait, Drake Passage, encountering a once-in-a-century 10-meter wave. Netting on board cost $4,000? | Iwalkutake\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"blog-image-badges\"><span class=\"blog-cat-badge\" style=\"background:var(--blue-deep)\">About Antarctica<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog-info\"><h2 class=\"blog-title\">A 12-day luxury Antarctic cruise ship was stranded in the world&#039;s most dangerous strait, Drake Passage, encountering a once-in-a-century 10-meter wave. Netting on board cost $4,000? | Iwalkutake<\/h2><p class=\"blog-excerpt\">What&#039;s it like to cross the Drake Passage, one of the world&#039;s most dangerous waterways? In this film, Iwalkutake embarks on a 12-day luxury Antarctic cruise, documenting encounters with a once-in-a-century 10-meter wave, the exorbitant internet costing $4,000 onboard, and the real journey to the seventh continent, giving you a taste of the most thrilling and unforgettable first leg of your Antarctic adventure.<\/p><div class=\"blog-footer-row\"><span class=\"blog-date\">June 2026<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/en\/12%E5%A4%A9%E5%8D%97%E6%A5%B5%E8%B1%AA%E8%8F%AF%E9%83%B5%E8%BC%AA%E4%B9%8B%E6%97%85-%E8%A2%AB%E5%9B%B0%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%9C%80%E5%8D%B1%E9%9A%AA%E6%B5%B7%E5%B3%BDdrake-passage-%E9%81%87%E4%B8%8A\/\" class=\"blog-read-link\">Read the full article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"blog-card\"><div class=\"blog-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoantarctica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/\u5674\u4e8650\u842c\uff01\u642d\u516d\u661f\u300e\u5357\u6975\u90f5\u8f2a\u300f\uff01\u5168\u8239\u5403\u5230\u98fd\u9152\u559d\u5230\u98fd\uff1f\u55ae\u4eba\u7368\u9593\u5957\u623f\uff1f\u5c0f\u8c61\u611b\u51fa\u9580Elephant-GoGo.avif\" alt=\"Splurging 500,000! 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