Limitless Antarctica: Emperors & South Pole

Your ultimate Antarctic adventure begins in the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, South Africa. Enjoy a private transfer to your hotel, where you are treated to beautiful views over the bay. We have left your time at leisure to prepare for your Antarctica trip but there is plenty to be organized should you choose such as the rewarding hike up Table Mountain. Cape Town draws cities from around the world. If you would like us to secure you a reservation at one of the city's best Michelin star restaurants, please speak to your travel specialist.

On the evening before your departure for Antarctica, White Desert will host a safety briefing at the hotel, where expedition staff will check your kit and prepare you for your flight south.

The real adventure begins as you board a Gulfstream private jet, enjoying uncompromised comfort as you soar over thousands of icebergs in the Southern Ocean below, before landing on the White Continent and last great wilderness. Witness the African night turn into 24 hours of continuous sunshine during the five hour flight as you cross the polar circle and approach your destination: Wolf Fang's runway. Touch down on the this specialist runway, disembark and transfer to Wichaway Camp. 

Activities on offer at Wichaway range from gentle treks to the breathtaking ice waves to kite-skiing, ice climbing and even abseiling.

Your third day at the camp offers an unforgettable experience in the shape of a visit to the incredible 6000-strong Emperor Penguin colony. Enjoy immense views of the high polar plateau as you fly 2 hours across Antarctica before landing at the colony. Count yourself among the very first and lucky few to witness such a spectacle and visit the real life stars of March of the Penguins. A real pinch yourself experience.

After a night camping at the South Pole, return to Wichaway Camp for a celebratory meal and a toast to your achievement.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast today before boarding the plane and heading back to camp. The flight presents an excellent opportunity to really appreciate the immense scale of Antarctica and reflect on the incredible feat of the last 24 hours. Back at camp, you're greeted with a three course dinner and champagne to celebrate your achievement.

Spend your final day at the camp attending informative talks from the expert polar expedition leaders in the morning followed by extreme sports in the afternoon. Try your hand first at kite-skiing around camp before embarking on a giant abseil off the nearby Nunatak mountain.

Wave good bye to the wilderness and sheer magnitude of Antarctica today as you fly back to Cape Town and are welcomed by the heat, hustle and bustle of the South African port city. As part of White Desert's commitment to preserving Antarctica, all emissions from flights made during your experience are offset by fully accredited carbon-neutral schemes. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel, signalling the end of your Antarctic adventure.