Antarctica
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Photo Expedition Antarctica
WildPhoto Travel has organised six photo expeditions to Antarctica - in 2014, 2016, 2017 (2x), 2019 and 2024. We hope in the future to offer more photo expeditions to Antarctica with approximately 70-90 passengers, which in today's market would be described as a “small” group. Below you can find some information about how a typical WildPhoto Expedition to Antarctica could look like.
The main focus of WildPhoto photography expeditions to Antarctica would be penguins, seabirds, seals, landscapes, and ice. We will schedule longer stops than usual when going ashore to provide participants with enough time to get excellent pictures. We use zodiac boats to get ashore or when searching for wildlife at sea.
Itinerary Antarctica
Based on our previous Antarctic photography expeditions we plan to use the travel route as illustrated on the map, but this may change due to ice, weather, and other conditions.
DAY 1 - Departure from Ushuaia, sailing out the Beagle channel, starting our Antarctic photography tour.
DAY 2 - At sea, heading toward Antarctica.
DAY 3 - First landing at the South Shetland islands.
DAY 4-13 - We plan to visit some of the best areas for wildlife and landscape photography, such as Antarctic Sound, Weddel sea, Deception Island, Astrolab, Lemaire Channel, Neko etc.
DAY 14 - At sea heading toward South America, Ushuaia.
DAY 15 - Return back to Ushuaia. Transfer to your hotel or fly directly home.
Antarctica
Trip reports Antarctica
WildPhoto has organized photo expeditions to Antarctica in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2024. Below you can read our trip report from our 1-14 November 2017 expedition.
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WildPhoto Travel is a leading photo expedition company - specialized in polar regions. Since 2006, we have offered great photo opportunities for our guests and partners.

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Penguins of Antarctica & South Georgia

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WildPhoto Travel is a leading photo expedition company - specialized in polar regions. Since 2006, we have offered great photo opportunities for our guests and partners.

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Our South Georgia Snow Kings Photography Expedition, running in late September and October 2026, is designed for passionate landscape and wildlife photographers eager to capture the beauty of one of the planet’s most extraordinary destinations. South Georgia, with its dramatic landscapes and remarkable wildlife, offers unparalleled opportunities to photograph King penguins, Elephant seals, and other elusive species - with good chances of snow during this time of the year.

To maximise light and photo opportunities, we schedule early, pre-sunrise landings on the beaches (weather permitting), taking advantage of the golden hours to create breathtaking imagery of South Georgia’s wildlife and scenery.

This 17-day photo expedition (16 nights) combines the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. While our primary focus is South Georgia - where we plan to spend 5-6 eventful days - we also allow 1-3 days in the Falkland Islands, depending on weather, to photograph additional penguins and other birds unique to the region.

Travelling aboard the modern MV Magellan Explorer, limited to 89 guests, ensures safe and comfortable exploration of these remote destinations. Although this is a larger group compared to previous South Georgia expeditions, it remains the smallest available vessel for our 2026 adventure. The ship’s near-new condition and superior facilities will provide a great experience.

We are proud to collaborate with our long-standing partner - PhotoTeva - who have chartered the vessel and will host the majority of the guests onboard. The WildPhoto group will consist of 30+ guests and 2 dedicated WildPhoto guides, ensuring an intimate and focused photography experience.

If you're seeking a truly unique South Georgia photography adventure, this expedition is perfect for you!

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