Geographic Expeditions

The South Pole & Emperors

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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.

The South Pole & Emperors gallery Gallery Antarctica Echo Camp ©WhiteDesert
The South Pole & Emperors gallery Gallery Antarctica Emperor Penguins ©WhiteDesert
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What to Expect

Settle into the warmth of Antarctica’s luxury Whichaway or Echo Camp, a quiet refuge amid endless ice. Each day invites your choice: climb glistening ice walls with expert guides or trace soft, snow-dusted trails. Stand surrounded by a vast emperor penguin colony, their calls filling the air, before journeying to the majestic expanse of the South Pole. Savor hearty meals and unparalleled polar comfort.

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 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

Trip Pricing

  • Group Trip: From $110,000

    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

  1. The South Pole & Emperors Thrilling Arrival at Camp
    Day 1 – 2

    Thrilling Arrival at Camp

    Fly to Antarctica, the land of 24-hour sunshine, and settle into the surprisingly luxurious Whichaway or Echo Camp, both known for award-winning chefs and zero-impact environmental policies.

  2. The South Pole & Emperors Explore Antarctica
    Day 3 – 7

    Explore 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.

Ready for adventure?

Let's bring the trip you've been dreaming of to life.

Emperor penguins on the ice in Antarctica