Spend a night sleeping on the Antarctic continent itself — bivouacking on the snow with nothing between you and the polar sky. It is the rawest, most intimate encounter with the seventh continent possible.
What to expect
After a late Zodiac transfer ashore, your expedition team selects a sheltered snow basin away from wildlife colonies. You dig your own sleeping hollow, receive a full polar bivouac kit, and settle in as the sun dips to the horizon in a blaze of gold and rose (it never fully sets in austral summer). The silence is total. Dawn brings a private sunrise over the ice sheet and a warm breakfast back aboard. Most guests describe it as a life-defining night.
Good to know
Spaces are strictly limited — typically 12–18 guests per night. Pre-book this add-on before departure as it sells out months in advance. Temperatures can reach -10°C or below; full cold-weather layering is essential and a kit list is provided. Not suitable for guests with severe mobility limitations. Confirm your booking directly with Aurora Expeditions at time of expedition reservation.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Antarctic Peninsula — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.