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 via private jet to Antarctica (5.5 hours) and into 24hrs continuous daylight. Landing on the specialist ice runway, we will transport you by 4x4 to the Guesthouse to begin the first of many activities. That afternoon, there is a hike to the high peak of the Shirmacher Oasis with views over what seems like the whole of Antarctica. For the more energetic, there is kite-skiing lessons directly outside the camp followed by rock climbing on the nearby nunatak mountain.

Day Two

We offer a long hike down to the incredible ice waves situated about 2hrs walk from our camp. We then explore the maze of ice tunnels and turquoise blue lakes, picnicking amongst the ice before the trek home again. For others, there is the option to we visit the nearby Russian science station to speak to the over wintering scientists about their ground-breaking research, followed by a sauna.

That evening, you will fly out of Antarctica on board the IL-76 intercontinental jet, arriving in Cape Town early in the morning of the 22nd December.

For all experiences, terms and conditions apply.