Early Emperors - Echo

Stay in this luxury Antarctica camp inspired by astronauts and used by explorers

Travel to Antarctica and wake up feeling like you're on another planet,
with to floor-to-ceiling views of its landscapes from one of Echo Camp's six ultra-luxury eco pods.


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Duration: 6 days
Starts: Cape Town, South Africa
Ends: Cape Town, South Africa
Language: English Speaking Voyage


FROM:
USD $71.500.-

2025-2026 Departures:
26th November


Included


Inspired by the seminal age of Space exploration, Echo sits in quiet solitude encircled by pitted rock formations. Echo is as close as you can get to feeling like you’re off the planet without leaving Earth.

The space-age design of the ‘Sky Pods’ makes them look like they’ve been beamed down from Mars. Futuristic and luxurious, the six bedrooms are created from composite material with floor to ceiling windows allowing guests to soak in the moon-like landscape beyond.

Original photos taken from the International Space Station (ISS) by former Commander, White Desert guest and retired astronaut, colonel Terry Virts will be featured in each pod. Says Virts of the Echo landscape, “The mountains are the most beautiful I have seen across Earth, Venus and Mars.”

Perfect for exclusive use groups and catering for up to 12 people, Echo allows guests to combine an ultra-luxury experience with a once in lifetime adventure on the 7th Continent. As with all White Desert’s camps, Echo is designed to be dismantled, leaving no trace on the Antarctic landscape.

Itinerary

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Pre Departure
White Desert hosts a mandatory safety briefing in Cape Town. Our Guest Experience team will personally check your kit & polar clothing to prepare for your flight south

Day 1
Fly five and a half hours over icebergs and ocean, crossing into Antarctica’s endless summer light. Land on ancient blue ice, then settle into Whichaway camp with a gentle hike around the serene oasis landscape.

Day 2
Choose your pace: from tranquil treks to ice climbing and abseiling. In the evening, learn about Emperor Penguins in an inspiring talk that sets
the tone for tomorrow’s once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

Day 3
Fly across the High Polar Plateau to Atka Bay. Surrounded by thousands of Emperor Penguins, witness a remarkable natural spectacle, an experience few on Earth will ever share.

Day 4
Explore surreal ice tunnels beneath camp and marvel at sculpted waves of frozen time. Then hike to a panoramic lookout for sweeping views of this magnificent, untouched wilderness.

Day 5
Embark on a challenging cliff-side hike with expert mountain guides. Take in breathtaking vistas of ancient ice formations shaped over millennia by the relentless power of the Southern Ocean.

Day 6
Board your return flight and bid farewell to the polar world. Back in Cape Town, unwind at your hotel and reflect on the beauty, silence, and grandeur of Antarctica.

This itinerary is entirely subject to weather conditions in Antarctica and is meant purely as a guide to what guests may expect day by day. The exact sequence of activities and the types of aircraft mentioned in this brochure may vary. Antarctica is a bucket list trip for a reason - Mother Nature reigns supreme here, that’s what makes it a true adventure.

Itinerary

Pre Departure
White Desert hosts a mandatory safety briefing in Cape Town. Our Guest Experience team will personally check your kit & polar clothing to prepare for your flight south

Day 1
Fly five and a half hours over icebergs and ocean, crossing into Antarctica’s endless summer light. Land on ancient blue ice, then settle into Whichaway camp with a gentle hike around the serene oasis landscape.

Day 2
Choose your pace: from tranquil treks to ice climbing and abseiling. In the evening, learn about Emperor Penguins in an inspiring talk that sets
the tone for tomorrow’s once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

Day 3
Fly across the High Polar Plateau to Atka Bay. Surrounded by thousands of Emperor Penguins, witness a remarkable natural spectacle, an experience few on Earth will ever share.

Day 4
Explore surreal ice tunnels beneath camp and marvel at sculpted waves of frozen time. Then hike to a panoramic lookout for sweeping views of this magnificent, untouched wilderness.

Day 5
Embark on a challenging cliff-side hike with expert mountain guides. Take in breathtaking vistas of ancient ice formations shaped over millennia by the relentless power of the Southern Ocean.

Day 6
Board your return flight and bid farewell to the polar world. Back in Cape Town, unwind at your hotel and reflect on the beauty, silence, and grandeur of Antarctica.

This itinerary is entirely subject to weather conditions in Antarctica and is meant purely as a guide to what guests may expect day by day. The exact sequence of activities and the types of aircraft mentioned in this brochure may vary. Antarctica is a bucket list trip for a reason - Mother Nature reigns supreme here, that’s what makes it a true adventure.


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INCLUSIONS

Internal flights between Cape Town and Antarctica.
Accommodation and all meals while in Antarctica.
Activities and excursions as described in the itinerary, including guides, and polar clothing and boots for use in Antarctica.

EXCLUSIONS

Flights to and from Cape Town, including any visas required to enter South Africa.
Accommodation and all other personal expenses whilst in Cape Town
Travel and cancellation insurance, as well as medical evacuation.(We will advise you as to the appropriate cover required)
Polar clothing (you will be sent a tailored kit list in advance of your trip to help you purchase the necessary items)


* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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