Day Before Departure

Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa. After a safety briefing at White Desert offices, you will be invited to a cocktail party to get to know the other guests as you prepare for your flight south.

Day One

With the official destination registered as "Unknown International Airport" we fly to Antarctica (5.5 hours) crossing the thousands of icebergs spread across the Southern Ocean. Halfway through the flight, we cross into the polar circle and into 24hrs continuous daylight. Landing on the specialist ice runway, you transfer to our camp in specialist 4x4s and settle in. There is a trek under the ice fall in the afternoon and an evening presentation.

Day Two

Based at White Desert's 'Whichaway' Camp, our guides will suggest a number of activities to do each day and you can do as much or as little as you like. From gentle treks to the incredible ice waves, to kite-skiing, ice climbing and even abseiling down the face of huge nunataks!

Day Three

We explore the ice waves beneath our camp, delving into the series of ice tunnels that are as surreal as they are beautiful. The day ends with a visit to the nearby Russian science base to learn more about their work, followed by a genuine Russian sauna!

Day Four

We fly two hours across Antarctica, providing immense views of the high polar plateau before landing at the Emperor Penguin colony. You will be the only people to witness this incredible wildlife spectacle and able to get up close and personal to these real life stars of "March of the Penguins".

Day Five

Today is an easier day with talks from our polar explorer staff about some of the lesser known history of Antarctica and their world record breaking expeditions. Then, its time for kite-sking around camp, followed by a trek to the high point of the Oasis and magnificent views out to the icebergs on the coast.

Day Six

We drive in the 4x4s to a largely unexplored mountain range about 1 hrs from our camp. Amongst towering formations of rock and guided by our expert team of polar explorers, you can ski in some of the most remote scenery on earth and even have the chance to reach the summit of the mountain.

Day Seven

Our expert guides take you on a ‘sky walk’ – an amazing trek overlooking a 200ft cliff with views out to the ice waves below.

Day Eight

The flight out of Antarctica will be the last of your unforgettable Antarctic memories before you delve back into the noise and heat of Africa. You will be transferred to your hotel where you will have a chance to relax in a hot bath and think back to your Antarctic adventure!

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