ULTIMATE ADVENTURES
8 DAYS
FLIGHT TO ANTARCTICA: 5 HOURS MAXIMUM GUESTS: 12 AIRCRAFT: GULFST REAM G550 & BASLER BT-67
FLIGHT TO SOUTH POLE: 7 HOURS EACH WAY FITNESS : NO SPECIFIC LEVEL REQUIRED PRICING : US$96,000
Our signature 8-day journey brings you the very best of Antarctica - a visit to an Emperor Penguin colony of over 28,000 birds and a flight to the lowest point on Earth - the Geographic South Pole. PRE TRIP BRIEFING We will host a safety briefing the day before your flight in Cape Town. DAY ONE You fly over thousands of icebergson our 5-hour flight across the Southern Ocean to Antarctica. During the flight, you enter the Polar Circle and the continuous daylight of the Antarctic summer. After landing on the ancient blue ice of the runway, you will transfer to our camp at Whichaway and have the chance to stretch your legs on a gentle hike around the Oasis. DAY TWO Settle into Whichaway and do as much or as little as you like each day. Activities range from gentle treks to the incredible ice waves, summiting a nunatak, ice climbing and even abseiling! After the day’s activities you will hear a talk about the incredible life cycle of the Emperor Penguins in preparation for your visit the following day.
DAY THREE You fly 2.5 hours across Antarctica on our BT-67 aircraft, enjoying immense views of the High Polar Plateau, before landing at the Emperor Penguin colony at Atka Bay. Wrapped up in the sights and sounds of thousands of penguins, you will be among the very few who have ever witnessed such a spectacle, observing the real-life stars of March of the Penguins. DAY FOUR We spend the day exploring the ice waves below our camp, delving into the series of ice tunnels that are as surreal as they are beautiful. Then you’ll be off on an Arctic Truck safari, winding your way through the snow and ice to an incredible vantage point where you can take in the panoramic view over the waves that you have just explored.. DAY FIVE We leave early in the morning in our Basler BT-67 aircraft, flying over stunning mountain ranges before landing at 83° South to refuel. After a walk on the High Polar Plateau we will continue to the South Pole, where you will have plenty of time for photos and a chance to stamp your passport before flying back to 83° South and overnighting in camp Dixie in the great wilderness of the Plateau.
flight from Cape Town
DAY SIX After a night under canvas, you’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast before boarding the plane once again for the flight back to Whichaway. The flight is the perfect chance to appreciate the immense scale of Antarctica, before you return to our camp for a three-course champagne dinner to celebrate your achievement. DAY SEVEN An adventurous hike along a winding cliff face affords guests stunning views over pressure ridges of ice that have been folded over millennia by the ocean. Our world-class mountain guides will lead you on this challenging hike, ensuring your safety at all times. DAY EIGHT The flight out of Antarctica will be the last of your enduring memories of the great White Continent before you dive back into the vibrant energy of Africa. You will be transferred to your hotel where you will have a chance to relax and reflect on your Antarctic adventure!
Atka Bay
Whichaway Oasis
Wolf Fang’s Runway
Camp Dixie
South Pole
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