Greenland and Antarctica Travel Guide: What You Need to Know

Archana Singh is a well-known Indian Travel Journalist and influencer. She is known for her blog 'Travelsewrite' which focuses on ethical travel and undiscovered human stories. In her recent travels, she has talked about her destinations, Greenland and Antarctica. Here's how she has explored these 2 polar dreams:

Route

In the first aspect, she talked about how to reach both destinations. For Antarctica, one can take a cruise from Ushuaia, Argentina, or board an airplane from Punta Arenas, Chile. Similarly, to reach Greenland, one has to fly from Iceland or Denmark.

Points Of Attractions

The next aspect unraveled by the influencer is the point of attraction of both places. When visiting Antarctica, you can witness Giant Ice Sheets and Glaciers, Penguins, Seals, whales, seabirds, and scientific research stations. Meanwhile, in Greenland, one can witness icebergs and Glaciers, Northern Lights, Arctic Villages, Greenlandic Dogs, Polar bears, and other polar animals.

Best Time To Visit

Further, Archana Singh has advised about the best time should visit Antarctica and Greenland. For Antarctica, the advised time to visit is from November to March, as at that time you can see baby penguins and 24-hour daylight. For Greenland, June to September is the recommended time as one can enjoy summer, sun, and scenic hikes.

Visa Requirements

The most important point discussed is the visa requirements. To travel to Antarctica, an Argentine visa is needed when departing from Ushuaia, a Chilean visa is required when flying from Punta Arenas, and a USA Visa is required to get an ETA from Argentina or to visit without a visa from Chile. To travel to Greenland, one needs a Schengen visa plus a special entry permit for Greenland from the Danish Embassy. Another way is to fly via Denmark to Iceland to Greenland.

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Budget

The last thing included by the influencer is the budget of each destination. For Antarctica, one will have an expense of ₹10-15 lakhs for 100-200 capacity large cruises. For Greenland, one will have an expense of ₹8-13 lakhs for small expedition boats.