Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica
Antarctica
Este viaje excepcional ofrece la oportunidad única de alcanzar el Polo Sur geográfico y visitar una colonia de pingüinos emperador. Una expedición diseñada para quienes buscan los hitos máximos de la exploración polar en el interior del continente blanco.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Starts: Cape Town, South Africa
Ends: Cape Town, South Africa
Language: English speaking trip
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. The necessary adjustments will be made to ensure the best possible experience.
Charter Flights More info about this activity
In departures with charter flights, part of the air transport segment is covered by the operation of the trip as part of the itinerary.
Check in the inclusions and exclusions of the program which air sections are included in your itinerary.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Trekking More info about this activity
Trekking is with no doubt the first and most simple of the outdoor sports.
To wander arund nature in walks of different difficulty with basic equipment and few to worry about is one of the most fullfilling activities one can do.
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
This expedition represents a journey to one of the most important coordinates on Earth: 90°S. The trip goes 2,400 km inland, flying over the high mountain plateau until reaching the southern axis of the planet, a milestone that very few humans get to witness.
In addition to the geographical feat, the programme allows contact with the emperor penguin, the most resilient bird in Antarctica. After flying over the ice barrier, the colony is accessed to observe its amazing resilience in an environment of breathtaking beauty and absolute fragility.
Highlights:
Reaching the Geographic South Pole at 90°S.
Visit to an emperor penguin colony in Atka Bay.
Flyover of the Transantarctic Mountains and the polar plateau.
Overnight stay at Dixie's Camp, emulating the polar pioneers.
Day 1: Arrival in Antarctica
Crossing the Polar Circle
A 5.5-hour flight from Cape Town landing on a blue-ice runway. Welcome toast with 10,000-year-old Antarctic ice.
Day 2: Journey to Atka Bay
Emperor Penguins
A 2.5-hour flight to walk among emperor penguins in their natural habitat, one of the most exclusive scenes in the wild.
Day 3: Peaks and Panoramas
Mountain Exploration
Hike above the ice sheet with views of untouched peaks and a champagne picnic lunch at a breathtaking lookout.
Day 4: Journey to the South Pole
The Southernmost Point
Flight to 90°S with a technical stop at Dixie’s Camp. Arrival at the South Pole to stamp passports and overnight on the Polar Plateau.
Day 5: South Pole Return
Vastness from Above
Flight back savouring the scale and solitude of the continent. Three-course celebratory dinner upon return to base camp.
Day 6: At Your Leisure
Flexible Activities
Options ranging from gentle hikes and abseiling to tales of Antarctic exploration history with the expert team.
Day 7: Explore Wild Horizons
Connection with Wilderness
Trail along dramatic cliffs with panoramic views led by IFMGA mountain guides to experience the untamed spirit of Antarctica.
Day 8: Departure Home
Farewell to the White Continent
Final moments at the Ice Bar before the returning flight to the vibrant energy of Africa.
Select the mode:
1. Echo Base:
A futuristic frontier inspired by space exploration. Its avant-garde pods with floor-to-ceiling windows sit on a glacier, offering cosmic views of rock monoliths. It is a modern luxury retreat that prioritises wellness (sauna, massages) and an 'outpost on another planet' aesthetic, ideal for those seeking sophisticated isolation.
2. Whichaway Camp:
The flagship camp, located in an ice-free oasis (a landscape that represents only 3% of the continent). Surrounded by blue cliffs and freshwater lakes, it offers James Bond-style "refined escapism." It combines the historical legacy of a scientific base with contemporary luxury pods, offering a perfect blend of adrenaline-fuelled activities and total relaxation.
Day 1: Arrival in Antarctica
Crossing the Polar Circle
A 5.5-hour flight from Cape Town landing on a blue-ice runway. Welcome toast with 10,000-year-old Antarctic ice.
Day 2: Journey to Atka Bay
Emperor Penguins
A 2.5-hour flight to walk among emperor penguins in their natural habitat, one of the most exclusive scenes in the wild.
Day 3: Peaks and Panoramas
Mountain Exploration
Hike above the ice sheet with views of untouched peaks and a champagne picnic lunch at a breathtaking lookout.
Day 4: Journey to the South Pole
The Southernmost Point
Flight to 90°S with a technical stop at Dixie’s Camp. Arrival at the South Pole to stamp passports and overnight on the Polar Plateau.
Day 5: South Pole Return
Vastness from Above
Flight back savouring the scale and solitude of the continent. Three-course celebratory dinner upon return to base camp.
Day 6: At Your Leisure
Flexible Activities
Options ranging from gentle hikes and abseiling to tales of Antarctic exploration history with the expert team.
Day 7: Explore Wild Horizons
Connection with Wilderness
Trail along dramatic cliffs with panoramic views led by IFMGA mountain guides to experience the untamed spirit of Antarctica.
Day 8: Departure Home
Farewell to the White Continent
Final moments at the Ice Bar before the returning flight to the vibrant energy of Africa.
Select the mode:
1. Echo Base:
A futuristic frontier inspired by space exploration. Its avant-garde pods with floor-to-ceiling windows sit on a glacier, offering cosmic views of rock monoliths. It is a modern luxury retreat that prioritises wellness (sauna, massages) and an 'outpost on another planet' aesthetic, ideal for those seeking sophisticated isolation.
2. Whichaway Camp:
The flagship camp, located in an ice-free oasis (a landscape that represents only 3% of the continent). Surrounded by blue cliffs and freshwater lakes, it offers James Bond-style "refined escapism." It combines the historical legacy of a scientific base with contemporary luxury pods, offering a perfect blend of adrenaline-fuelled activities and total relaxation.
INCLUSIONS
Return car transfers for Safety Briefing
Return car transfers for Antarctica flights
Return flights to Antarctica (inc. 23kg for hold luggage and 7kg for hand luggage)
All accommodation, food and drinks, including all alcohol, in Antarctica
All activities, excursions and experiences, including massages
Loaned use of certain items of polar clothing, as denoted on equipment list
EXCLUSIONS
Flexible tickets for commercial flights to and from Cape Town, South Africa
Comprehensive insurance cover (White Desert staff can advise you as to the appropriate cover required)
Required polar gear (you will be sent a tailored kit list in advance of your trip to help you purchase the necessary items)
All accommodation and meals whilst in Cape Town
Additional expenses incurred in Cape Town due to any weather delay
Additional baggage costs over the agreed amount
* 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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