Dates & Rates

White Desert will be operating 4 adventures in 2008. Each lasts for 10 days and places are strictly limited to 10 clients per adventure.

The first two adventures are more focused on wildlife and seeing Antarctica at a slightly easier pace. The flight to the Emperor Penguin colony requires a longer flight once we are in Antarctica and is therefore more expensive.

The second two adventures have an IDENTICAL itinerary, except that instead of flying to see the penguins, we fly into the unexplored mountain ranges of the ‘Orvin Fella’. Once there, the focus is more on adventure and excitement.

In terms of time away, the experience in Antarctica is 10 days. However, we recommend leaving a minimum of 2 days each side of the adventure due to any variations in flight times. By its nature, all Antarctic travel is governed by weather.

Adventure 1 Adventure 2
Adventure 3 Adventure 4

What Is Included

  1. Airport collection in Cape Town and transfer to your hotel.
  2. Safety briefing and cocktail party in Cape Town.
  3. Return flight to Antarctica (inc. a 30kg baggage allowance).
  4. All accommodation, food and drink (including all alcohol) in Antarctica.
  5. All guiding fees, support of field guides and logistics staff.
  6. The use of certain items of polar clothing, as denoted on equipment list.
  7. DC 3 flight to Emperor camp or to Orvin Fella
  8. Payment by White Desert Ltd of a 'Carbon Tax' for offsetting emissions created by all logistics associated with Antarctic travel. We will also pay to offset your flight to Cape Town International from anywhere in the World.

What Is Not Included

  1. Commercial flights to and from Cape Town, South Africa
  2. Accommodation and meals whilst in Cape Town (Please note, these can be organised through our Cape Town office).
  3. Polar clothing. Please note, all items can be purchased on your behalf by a member of White Desert team.
  4. Comprehensive insurance cover. White Desert staff can advise you as to the right kind of cover required.
  5. Additional expenses incurred in Cape Town due to any delay.
  6. Additional baggage costs over the agreed amount.
  7. Cost of the use of a satellite phone whilst in Antarctica.