On a calm, flat morning, the Drake Passage will give you one of the most refreshing kayaking trips of your life. In fact, many kayakers consider it a rite of passage that will prove once and for all that you can brave the elements like a true adventure tourist.

The Antarctic Peninsula has some incredible views from their mountains if you can brave them. If not, simply basking in their glory will be enough to fill you with wonder and excitement.

The Ushuaia is a great way to see Antarctica. This cruise will show you the wildlife and other natural wonders of this rugged, untamed continent. This expedition is safe and will give you ample storage space in its cabins.

The South Shetland Islands are a group of small islands that host a number of research stations. While the climate is not as rough as the mainland, you will still be braving the elements in a cool, winter paradise. For those who are really brave, the polar plunge on Deception Island dulls any celebration of its kind around the world. Swimming in nothing but bathers in the Antarctic waters may seem like insanity to some, but if you’re up for it, the local cruise companies will accommodate you. It will make for quite a story when you get home