8 Days 7 Nights
Let us whisk you into the world’s ultimate once-in-a-lifetime adventure and lay claim as one of the few to have ever flown into the Geographic South Pole! You will also experience Antarctica’s rarest natural phenomena: vast rivers of iridescent blue glacial water flowing across the ice toward the Southern Ocean. All these while you are accommodated in style at Antarctica’s only luxury glamping.
Itinerary Highlights
- The ultimate luxury polar pod experience in Antarctica
- Be among the few people in the world to have ever stepped foot on the South Pole
- Experience Antarctica’s rarest natural phenomena: the blue glacial river!
- Overnight stay under the canvas of a wilderness camp at the High Polar Plateau
- This trip is available on 12-19 Jan and 19-26 Jan 2027
Itinerary Outline
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Day 1
Arrival in Queen Maud Land
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Day 2
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Day 3
Queen Maud Land / 83° South
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Day 4
83° South / Queen Maud Land
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Day 5
Queen Maud Land
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Day 6
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Day 7
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Day 8
Departure from Queen Maud Land
Itinerary
Arrival in Queen Maud Land
Welcome to Antarctica
Our journey begings with a 5.5-hour flight from Cape Town to Antarctica, across the Polar Circle into the continuous daylight of Antarctic summer. Upon landing in Wolf’s Fang Runway, the only blue ice runaway in Antarctic, you will be transferred to your camp to enjoy your arrival cocktails chilled by 10,000-year-old Antarctic ice!
Queen Maud Land
Panorama of Antarctic Peaks
Today’s hike will brings us above the ice sheet for a panoramic views of untouched Antarctic peaks. Enjoy a champagne picnic and venture further into a breathtaking lookout.
Queen Maud Land / 83° South
Journey to the South Pole
We leave early in the morning in our Basler BT-67 aircraft, flying 5 hours over stunning mountain ranges before landing at Dixie’s camp at 83° South to refuel. Continue 2 hours to the South Pole, where you will have plenty of time for photos and a chance to stamp your passport before flying back to Dixie’s camp and overnighting in the great wilderness
83° South / Queen Maud Land
Back to the Main Camp
After a night under canvas, you’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast before boarding the plane once again for the flight back to the main camp. 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.
Queen Maud Land
At Your Leisure
Settle into your camp and do as much or as little as you like each day. Activities range from inspiring hikes, summiting a nunatak and even abseiling! Or slow down to hear our explorer team’s tales of lesser-known Antarctic history and record-breaking feats under the southern skies.
Queen Maud Land
Impression of the Blue Rivers
Today, we will travel half an hour across dazzling landscapes, followed by approximately 2 hours’hike into the iridescent blue rivers. Enjoy a picnic lunch as you absorb the remote beauty of the blue rivers before returning on another 2 hours’ hike through the remote Schirmarcher Oasis.
Queen Maud Land
The Wild Horizons
Follow a dramatic trail where ancient rock breaks through ice and snow, with stunning views over the last pristine wilderness on Earth. The world-class IFMGA mountain guides will lead you on this challenging hike, ensuring your safety at all times on this unforgettable day.
Departure from Queen Maud Land
Farewell to Antarctica
We bid farewell to your unforgettable Antarctic adventure on a 5-hour flight to the vibrant Cape Town. We absolutely recommend extending your stay in South Africa to discover a world of incredible wildlife!
Hotels & Tour Price
Includes
- Accommodation, food, drink and alcohol in Antarctica
- Activities, excursions and experiences in Antarctica
- Loaned use of certain items of polar clothing, as denoted on equipment list
- Return flights between Cape Town and Antarctica (including 23kg hold luggage and 7kg hand luggage)
- Return car transfers for Antarctica flights, between airport and your hotel
- Return car transfers for Safety Briefing in Cape Town
Excludes
- Commercial flights to and from Cape Town
- Accommodation, meals, activities and arrangements whilst in Cape Town
- Additional expenses incurred in Cape Town due to any weather delay
- Personal expenses, e.g. gratuities, additional baggage costs over the agreed amount, spa, laundry, telephone and bar bills, etc.
- Polar gears
- Travel insurance
- Visa
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