Antarctica

Antarctica Trips & Tours

Antarctica

To embark on an Antarctica trip is to plunge into a world of silence, vastness and beauty of the staggering kind.

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Visit the Emperor Penguin colony in Antarctica

Antarctica Trips & Tours

An incomparable frontier of silence, solitude and elemental forces that will challenge you to embrace life.
If ever there was name to inspire awe amongst bucket-list travellers, it would be Antarctica. Seemingly the preserve of nature documentaries and historical literature, the surreal 7th continent of the world is an enormous land mass of smooth, flat ice at the end of the Earth – or the very bottom of the globe if we’re being geographically correct. A place of engulfing whiteness, it’s the world’s largest ‘desert’ and (somewhat unfathomably) home to a myriad of extraordinary species and sights so magnificent they are almost unnameable. Protected by the Antarctic Treaty, the ocean teams with humpback whales and hourglass dolphins leaping in the wake of vessels, whilst on the ice, penguins teeter and seals loll in complete symbiosis with the white wilderness. Then, there’s the sparkling ice castles surrounded by miles upon miles of pancake-flat ice; the monolithic icebergs rising from the mists; and the meandering fjords, flanked by ice walls and hulking cliffs. Nothing will prepare you, yet everything will leave a profound impact on your life.

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Things to do

What to do in Antarctica

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Explore a maze of ice tunnels in Antarctica

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Scale a ice glacier for an epic view in Antarctica

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Try your hand at ice climbing in Antarctica

Why you'll love it

Why you'll love it

The way Antarctica makes you feel is, quite simply, indescribable. Perhaps it’s being the smallest speck in the most enormous of spaces, or maybe it’s realising that where you are is pretty much free of any human touch. Whatever it is, enjoy the best feeling in the world.
Off the beaten track

Off the beaten track

Preparing for a trip is always tricky, but when it’s Antarctica it can become overwhelming. Pack sensibly, but don’t be intimidated by fancy polar gear and equipment. Thermals, more sunscreen than you know what to do with, and seasickness tablets are essential.
Something to think about

Something to think about

There is no individual government in Antarctica to set out the rules of travel. The IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) has been established to promote responsible tourism, and it definitely pays to be aware of what you can do to help preserve the region too.
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Based on 911 Feefo Reviews

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June 2026
14 nights in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana
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Awesome safari and South African trip.
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Awesome safari and South African trip.
June 2026
25 nights in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe
Our trip went without a hitch! Couldn't be happier with the organization of the whole thing. Of course, Meg was fantastic. She gave us so much information up front and spent the time with us to help us figure out what would be best for us and what we really would want to do since it was our first time. I can't say enough about how much we appreciated that as well as how accessible and responsive she was for questions. I think having someone who has been to all the places and really knows how it will be is so helpful to people who have not done a safari before. I definitely would recommend to friends and family to use Timbuktu.
The perfect South African/Botswana African safari
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The perfect South African/Botswana African safari
June 2026
15 nights in South Africa, Botswana and Mauritius
I really enjoyed working with Jenna and Nadine on planning our perfect African safari. Jenna chose the two most perfect camps for our stay. Both are super detail oriented and nothing fell through the cracks. It was great having them, knowing I can rely on both of them to ensure the trip went smoothly and we had the best experience possible. I will absolutely use Timbuktu when planning my next safari vacation.
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June 2026
16 nights in Peru
I want to book all my future vacations through Timbuktu! I enjoyed working with Carola to plan and fien tune our vacation to Peru. She gave great advice and was always available to answer questions. Our service on the ground was seamless. The attention to detail and personal service made travelling virtually stress free, allowing us more time to enjoy and relax.
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June 2026
9 nights in Egypt
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May 2026
13 nights in Sri Lanka

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Tailor-Made Since 2014

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Specialists Who've Been There

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Every Trip Makes A Difference

Every Trip Makes A Difference

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Collaboration Is Key

Collaboration Is Key

Your travel specialist is with you the whole way, dreaming up the trip, building the itinerary, checking you in, and answering the 2am question from the other side of the world..

Loved By Our Guests

Loved By Our Guests

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