The South Pole and Penguins
Experience Antarctica’s White Desert
Journey deeper into Antarctica than most ever dream, flying from South Africa to a remote luxury polar expedition camp. With expert guides, explore surreal coastal formations, trek or climb across shimmering ice, and stand awestruck among emperor penguins. Each day return to the supreme comforts of your eco-camp. For the ultimate adventure, travel farther still to the South Pole, one of the most remote places on earth.
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What to Expect
This journey is operated by White Desert Limited, leaders in Polar exploration. With extensive experience navigating the world’s most remote regions, they ensure each voyage is safe, seamless, and enriching. Each day invites your choice: climb glistening ice walls, stand surrounded by a vast emperor penguin colony, and journey to the majestic expanse of the South Pole. You’ll join a broader group of travelers, with White Desert overseeing the journey.
Trip Highlights
- Be among the few to set foot on Antarctica and walk around the world in just a few paces at the South Pole
- Base yourself at eco-conscious Whichaway, Explorer or Echo Camp, blending comfort with polar sustainability
- Choose your pace, from trekking icy tunnels to unwinding in a soothing sauna’s warmth
- Stand amid an astonishing colony of up to 28,000 emperor penguins, a truly rare experience
Upcoming Departures
- Custom Trips OfferedDecember – January
Request itinerary for specific dates.
Trip Pricing
- Group Trip: From $85,000
Based on double occupancy
Inclusions
- All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
- Round-trip flight between Cape Town and Antarctica
- All guided expeditions and experiences
- Premier naturalist guide
- All meals and beverages, including alcohol at camp, while at camp
- Carbon tax offset
- Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
- Dedicated support from GeoEx’s travel experts and in-house air reservations team
Your Route Through Antarctica
Journey at a Glance
Day 1 – 2Thrilling Arrival at Camp
Fly to Antarctica, the land of 24-hour sunshine, and settle into your surprisingly luxurious camp, known for award-winning chefs and zero-impact environmental policies.
Day 3 – 7Explore Antarctica
Visit the South Pole, surround yourself with emperor penguins at Atka Bay, revel in majestic scenery-gazing, discover ice tunnels, and opt for relaxing or adrenaline-inducing excursions.
Why Book with GeoEx
Experiencing the wild remoteness of Antarctica demands experience. From a flight that crosses the Polar Circle to scaling a nunatuk, every moment is shaped by preparation and judgment. With GeoEx, that care begins long before you board the flight bound for the While Continent. Our team collaborates with the Antarctic region’s most seasoned experts, and we provide each guest with a complimentary 24-hour safety net that remains in place from departure through return. This foundation allows you to focus on the rare privilege of traveling to one of Earth's most remote places.
Safety Net
All GeoEx travelers are covered by 24/7 emergency medical assistance, evacuation, and advisory services.
Learn MoreTravel Support
Our destinations experts will help you plan tailor-made travel extensions and guide you through the travel visa process, while our in-house air team can help coordinate international flights at no additional cost.
No Hidden Fees
We never charge credit card fees. When you book with GeoEx, transparency is part of the relationship, from the first conversation through the journey home.
