SOUTH POLE & EMPERORS

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Valid for Travel 20 Nov 2025 - 04 Feb 2026

SOUTH POLE & EMPERORS- from $110,000 p/p

This luxury adventure takes you into the heart of Antarctica to see the Emperor Penguins. Then it's on to the southernmost point on earth – the South Pole!

Flying in via private aircraft, you will stay at one of our luxury camps in the interior of Antarctica. With only 12 guests on each departure, the experience is tailored to your needs.

Trip inclusions:

· Return private aircraft flights from Cape Town to Wolf’s Fang Runway, Antarctica

· Access to the Emperor Penguin colony at Atka Bay

· Trip to the South Pole and overnight at Dixie's Camp

· Accommodation in one of our luxury camps (Echo or Whichaway)

· 5-star dining and beverages

· A curated selection of our famous White Desert activities, which could include fat biking, champagne picnic lunch, mountain climbing, Arctic Truck ‘Antarctic’ safaris, skiing, hiking, ice climbing and abseiling

WHICHAWAY Camp

Whichaway is located on a rare rocky outcrop on the Schirmacher Oasis. It is surrounded by frozen lakes and a huge ice fall at the edge of a glacier. This location therefore allows some focus on our Ice Tunnels, Ice Waves and Blue River as well as a crystal cave network. It is ideal for a traveller looking to do more leisurely activities while still exploring some incredible sights. Whichaway is designed with rich interiors that conjure up images of Antarctica’s old-world heritage of exploration - luxurious leather and faux fur create an elegantly warm environment perfect for recalling the day’s adventure. During your stay at Whichaway guests can enjoy a sauna with views of the glacier.

ECHO Camp

Towards the interior of the continent, Echo is surrounded by some of the most impressive Nunatak mountain ranges on the planet. Set on a massive glacier, the expansive views in the area are unrivaled. The terrain feels like visiting a galaxy far far away. This location lends itself to some more adventurous activities including Ice Climbing, Mountain Climbing, Abseiling etc. Echo’s ‘Sky Pods’ are futuristic and luxurious, the six bedrooms are created from composite fibreglass with floor to ceiling windows allowing guests to soak in the moon-like landscape beyond.

About White Desert

WHITE DESERT earns every ounce of its title as the most remote luxury camp on the planet. Join the ranks of previous guests like Prince Harry and Bear Grylls as you settle into your eco-friendly and unexpectedly opulent spherical cabin. Savour gourmet meals prepared by your private chef, enjoy a sauna with view of the glacier, sip cocktails by the fire, and cross off bucket list adventures like visiting the South Pole, ice climbing, hiking over ice waves, and coming face-to-face with 28,000 emperor penguins.
Product Terms & Conditions

Seasonal Operations:

  • White Desert operates between mid-November and mid-February each year.

Donations of $100 USD per Virtuoso guest are made to The Ocean Clean-Up - you may learn more about this non-profit organization here.



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