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The Antarctic Experts. No Compromises: there’s no question we can’t answer

The only B Corp certified Antarctic specialist: so your adventures can be a force for good

A full concierge service, unlike booking direct: we leave nothing to chance in delivering your perfect trip

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Mariana

Mariana’s curious spirit led her to study tourism in Buenos Aires – and she’s worked in the travel industry ever since. Having explored many continents, including Antarctica, Mariana now lives in Patagonia full-time with her family and enjoys basking in nature every day.

Meet Mariana More About Me My Polar Highlights How I Can Help You

More about me

I started my career in a big travel agency, which allowed me to travel a lot. First, I got to know Argentina in depth before discovering Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and Mexico. After backpacking in Europe for two months, I ended up living in Spain for two years, which gave me the time to keep exploring.

After those years abroad, I returned to Patagonia where I still live. It's my special place! Here, I can explore nature by hiking in virgin forests, swimming in pristine waters, riding horses through wilderness, skiing on snowy slopes and birdwatching – I'm crazy about condors!

I particularly love Patagonia's Atlantic coast for whale watching. The last time I travelled there with my son, a bottlenose dolphin splashed his face! Moments I'll treasure for the rest of my life.

Woman in Antarctica surrounded by brash ice and sunset skies

My top 5 Antarctic experiences

Woman smiling surrounded by Antarctic scenery

The scenery is especially beautiful in the sunshine

All the incredible wildlife sightings – blue whales appearing during the Drake Passage, humpbacks exhaling by the shore at Neko Harbour and a pod of orcas popping up en route home
Seeing gentoo penguins everywhere at the huge rookery on Cuverville island!
Being woken up by snow while camping on the White Continent (and warming up in a Jacuzzi when back on the ship)
A sunny early morning in Paradise Bay with a bright blue sky and lake-like sea. Glaciers were everywhere, and the reflections of the mountains on the water were out of this world
The photo recap of the trip during the Captain’s Farewell cocktail night and dinner. Reliving the memories of the voyage was such a heartwarming night

My photos

Hikers cross a ridge in Antarctica

Hiking in Antarctica

Woman standing in Antarctica

Celebrating my first visit to Antarctica

The bow of a ship as it sails through the gloriously still water of the Lemaire Channel

Sailing through the glorious Lemaire Channel

Penguins stand on dirty-looking snow next to the United Kingdom's flag at Port Charcot, Antarctica

The penguins at Port Charcot

Woman stood by a penguin rookery in Antarctica

I loved watching the antics of the penguins

Three people perch on the side of a boat in Antarctica in front of an ice formation and with bright turquoise water just below

The colours of Antarctica are just incredible

How I can help you

I truly believe the trip begins the moment you start thinking about where to go. This is why I'm passionate about offering personalised service and taking care of every detail to make sure you have the best possible experience.

Travelling is the best way to experience life for me. I am passionate about exploring the world and visiting different places, so I want to help you do the same.

Woman standing by Base Brown in Antarctica

At Base Brown in Antarctica