I ran a half marathon on King George Island with Marathon Tours and travel. The boat we were on was a Russian research vessel and so only 100 sailors were allowed. It's hard to express how unbelievably beautiful this vacation was and if I had...More

The tour group really works on this adventure. They contact the various research stations to secure a place to use the bathroom and rest. You are likely to see several penguins and a few birds. The landscape is unlike any place I have ever seen....More

King George is an island but actually more an area to visit. With beautiful bays, small islands, both the stunning views as the wildlife is a true gem on the West Antarctic peninsula. We visit several spots with our cruise ship the Seaboard Quest and...More

Traveled in December 2016 with Quark Expeditions. Took their "Fly the Drake" cruise. Flew from Punta Arenas, Chile to King George to be picked up by zodiac boat to board the Sea Adventurer for a one week cruise. Landing on gravel airstrip at King George...More

I would rate Half Moon Island very highly if you are in the King George Island area, although I have to say there are many opportunities for fantastic and unique sightseeing in the entire island chain. Our visit coincided with a lovely sunny day, and...More

One of the most spectacular places on earth. Make sure to visit areas off of the Chilean and Russian outpost. That way you get to see some untouched scenery and animals in their natural habitats.

My best life´s experience!!! I´ve been lucky to travel to Antarctica three times for Art&Science reasons and I assure that if you can go to this place you will never regret! In King George Island yo will find several scientific stations, there are the bases...More

Ran a marathon here in 44 knot winds up and down hills in zero degree (C) weather. It didn't kill me but I couldn't move from the cold after the 5 and a half hours it took to run up and down those hills.

Such a crazy place at the end of the earth and time. The people living there where very friendly, i definitely recoomend visiting!

The Uruguayan Artigas Cientific Base is a very comfortable place in a hostile but really wonderful land.