Fly to the South Pole
Bypass the Drake Passage and take a private jet to the geographic South Pole.
Our journeys to the southernmost point on Earth encompass private jets that land on blue ice runways, sub-zero snowmobile tours, camping on the continent and a monumental arrival at the geographic South Pole.
What’s more, we can turn what is a highly unique adventure into a fully tailored expedition bursting with extraordinary experiences.
Bypass the Drake Passage and take a private jet to the geographic South Pole.
Live like a polar explorer, sleeping overnight at the extreme South Pole Camp in expedition tents.
Live amongst the emperor penguins for the ultimate photography experience.
Walk, ski and snowmobile across frozen fields, peaks and ridges around the Union Glacier Camp.
An extraordinary alternative to expedition cruising in Antarctica, a land-based discovery of the Great White Continent (including a pilgrimage to the South Pole) is a once in a lifetime experience that is quite unlike other polar voyages. From climbing the most remote peak of the Seven Summits to running an ice marathon, our polar expertise allows us to curate an array of exceptional adventures in the wild heartland of the seventh continent, far beyond the coastline. Wildly different to sailing voyages and highly customisable, journeys to the interior unveil an otherworldly beauty that has to be seen to be believed.
Day 1
Punta Arenas - Antarctic Peninsula
Day 2
Camping on the Antarctic Peninsula
Day 3
Antarctic Peninsula - South Pole
Day 4
Camping in the South Pole
Day 5
South Pole - Antarctic Peninsula
Day 6
Camping on the Antarctic Peninsula
Day 7
Antarctic Peninsula - Punta Arenas
Day 1
Punta Arenas - Antarctic Peninsula
Day 2
Camping on the Antarctic Peninsula
Walk, ski and snowmobile across frozen fields, peaks and ridges on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Day 3
Antarctic Peninsula - South Pole
Day 4
Camping in the South Pole
Live like a polar explorer, sleeping overnight at the extreme South Pole Camp in expedition tents.
Day 5
South Pole - Antarctic Peninsula
Day 6
Camping on the Antarctic Peninsula
Day 7
Antarctic Peninsula - Punta Arenas
Reachable by a five-hour private jet flight from the Antarctic Peninsula, the Amundsen-Scott Research Station and its exclusive South Pole Camp are the most southerly on Earth. A far cry from s’mores over an open fire or a hammock swung between trees, this is true expeditionary camping at the extreme. Take a jaunt to the geographic South Pole, perhaps attempting a ceremonial cartwheel or “walking around the world” before returning to the basecamp. Come nightfall, revel in the notion of mingling with pioneering adventurers and leading polar scientists before bed.
In this remotest of environments, characterised by high altitude and bitter cold, it is easy to embrace the spirit of exploration. From camping next to an emperor penguin rookery to climbing Mount Vinson, we can arrange some truly spectacular experiences on the Great White Continent. In an area unmatched in terms of scale and utter isolation, the thought of joining a 60-mile skiing expedition to the South Pole might not seem so far-removed – but how about partaking in the Antarctic Ice Marathon?
As part of a small and exclusive group, spend a couple of days acclimatising to the challenging conditions at Union Glacier Camp in Antarctica’s sweeping Ellsworth Mountains. When not absorbing panoramic views from the top of Charles Peak, discovering ice pools in Elephant Head Valley, or trying your hand at snow sculpture carving, learn about the private expeditions and National Antarctic Programmes that are conducted from this seasonal base camp.
In a landscape comprised of wind-sculpted snow features and a thousand shades of blue and white, the more adventurous might like to try cross country skiing over frozen fields of sastrugi. Alternatively, go ice climbing on the continent’s iconic windscoop, cut through the frozen interior on a snowmobile or grab a fat tyre bike to cycle a 6-mile loop in temperatures that range from -24° to -1°C.
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Antarctica is the highest, driest & windiest place on earth but as it is a continent the conditions vary considerably. The advisable travel season to this region is between the months of October and March. The vast majority of visitors will be experiencing the peninsula region where during the summer months the temperature is generally above 0° and rarely below -5°.
Arguably prime time to visit Antarctica, with substantial daylight hours and average temperatures of -6°C. The sea ice melts enough to allow access and it is one of the best times to spot whales, sea birds and fledgling penguin chicks.
Antarctica is the highest, driest & windiest place on earth but as it is a continent the conditions vary considerably. The advisable travel season to this region is between the months of October and March. The vast majority of visitors will be experiencing the peninsula region where during the summer months the temperature is generally above 0° and rarely below -5°.
Antarctica is the highest, driest & windiest place on earth but as it is a continent the conditions vary considerably. The advisable travel season to this region is between the months of October and March. The vast majority of visitors will be experiencing the peninsula region where during the summer months the temperature is generally above 0° and rarely below -5°.
Antarctica is the highest, driest & windiest place on earth but as it is a continent the conditions vary considerably. The advisable travel season to this region is between the months of October and March. The vast majority of visitors will be experiencing the peninsula region where during the summer months the temperature is generally above 0° and rarely below -5°.
Antarctica is the highest, driest & windiest place on earth but as it is a continent the conditions vary considerably. The advisable travel season to this region is between the months of October and March. The vast majority of visitors will be experiencing the peninsula region where during the summer months the temperature is generally above 0° and rarely below -5°.
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