Bestmates Travel — Group Expedition
Antarctica Expedition 2028
"12 days at the end of the earth"
Join the GroupDeparture
Jan 7, 2028
Return
Jan 18, 2028
Duration
12 Days
Group Size
Limited
The Expedition
The last great wilderness on earth
Antarctica is not a destination — it's an experience that rewires you. Fewer than 100,000 people visit each year, making it one of the most exclusive destinations on the planet. Rand is going on this expedition in January 2028 — and this is your invitation to join him.
This trip is offered in partnership with Rick.Travel — bringing together two communities for the adventure of a lifetime. From Zodiac landings on the ice to watching humpback whales breach just meters from the bow, this is the trip people spend a lifetime dreaming about.
Wildlife Encounters
Get close — very close — to penguin colonies, leopard seals, and humpback whales in their natural habitat. No zoo glass, no crowds. Just you and them.
Zodiac Landings
Step ashore on the Antarctic continent via inflatable Zodiac craft. Walk among penguin rookeries, hike to glacier viewpoints, and kayak through ice floes.
The Drake Passage
Cross the world's most legendary stretch of ocean — the Drake Passage — between South America and Antarctica. A rite of passage for any true expedition traveler.
Icebergs & Glaciers
Antarctica holds 70% of the world's fresh water as ice. Sail through fjords, past sculpted icebergs the size of city blocks, and walk on glaciers that have existed for millennia.
Expert Naturalist Guides
Every expedition includes naturalists, marine biologists, and glaciologists on board. They bring Antarctica to life with lectures, field notes, and on-the-ground expertise.
Pristine & Untouched
No development. No infrastructure. No other tourists on your beach. Antarctica is the last truly wild place on earth — and strict limits on visitor numbers keep it that way.
Itinerary Overview
12 Days, End to End
Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina
The southernmost city in the world. Overnight before boarding.
Set Sail — Drake Passage
Board the expedition vessel in Ushuaia and begin crossing the Drake Passage southward.
Crossing the Drake
Two days at sea. Wildlife briefings, naturalist lectures, and your first sightings of albatross and petrels.
Antarctica — Expedition Days
Daily Zodiac landings, wildlife encounters, glacier hikes, kayaking, and exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula. Every day is different.
Return Drake Crossing
Northbound through the Drake. Farewell dinner, recap lectures, final views of the ice.
Arrive Ushuaia — Return Home
Disembark in Ushuaia and connect to your return flights. Changed forever.
What to Expect
The expedition experience
Polar expeditions are operated by dedicated expedition cruise operators — smaller ships (typically 100–200 guests) with expert naturalist teams. Rand is joining this expedition himself, alongside the Rick.Travel community. He'll handle all the advisor logistics and make sure the group has everything it needs.
- ✓ All meals on board the expedition vessel
- ✓ Zodiac landings and guided shore excursions
- ✓ Expert naturalist guides and daily briefings
- ✓ All port charges and conservation fees
- ✓ Expedition parka (most operators)
- ✓ Full expedition team: doctors, geologists, historians
90° South
The Bottom
of the World
Antarctica sits at 90° South — as far from everywhere as it's possible to be. No permanent human population. No time zones. Just ice, wildlife, and the most profound silence you will ever experience.
5.5M mi²
Continent size
<100K
Annual visitors
8
Species of penguin
~1.4 mi
Ice thickness
Antarctica 2028
Ready to go to the end of the earth?
Rand is going on this expedition — and this is your invitation to join him. In partnership with Rick.Travel, we're bringing together two communities for the adventure of a lifetime. Express your interest and we'll send full details as they're confirmed.
Join the GroupEmail randy@bestmatestravel.com · No commitment required
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