Destination Comparison
Ushuaia vs Antarctica Peninsula
Is it worth crossing the Drake Passage to reach Antarctica, or is Ushuaia alone enough of an adventure?
✦7/10
Aurora Score
✓✦10/10
✓$120/day
Daily Budget
$600/day
Moderate 🛤️
Accessibility
Expedition ⛺
Jun, Jul, Aug
Best Months
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
17h
Dark Hours (Winter)
✓22h
Antarctic
Region
Antarctic
15 types
Activities
15 types
Our Verdict
If budget allows, Antarctica is a transformative experience impossible to replicate elsewhere; Ushuaia is a destination in itself for Patagonia lovers
Choose Ushuaia if:
Patagonia trekkers, budget travellers, and those wanting Southern Lights without the full expedition
Choose Antarctic Peninsula if:
Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventurers for whom Antarctica is a lifelong ambition
Argentina
Ushuaia
Antarctic expedition travellers who want to combine a Patagonia adventure with Southern Lights viewing
Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula
Bucket-list adventurers seeking the world's most extraordinary wildlife experience in the last great wilderness