Flight to the South Pole. Luxury Camp Whichaway

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Welcome to an exciting tour through Camp Whichaway!

This trip provides an amazing opportunity to visit the South Pole and visit the colony of emperor penguins in the depths of the continent, surrounded by luxury. You will have a flight to Antarctica by plane and accommodation in a luxury camp.

Location

Cape Town

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

A vacation to suit your taste

If you wish, go on excursions, and if you do not want to participate in them, you can spend time in the lounge or library of the camp.

Emperor Penguins

Visit the colony of emperor penguins in the depths of the continent, where you can meet and take a good look at these amazing animals.

Heading for the South Pole

Take an exciting flight to the geographical point of the South Pole (90°)

A special atmosphere

Get the experience of camping overnight in Antarctica, just like real scientists do.

Memorable shots

You will be able to capture the surrounding beauty and your emotions in pictures.

A variety of activities

If the weather conditions are favorable, you can hike to the Schirmacher Oasis, explore the ice tunnels and see the colony of Adelie penguins.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Flight to Antarctica
Please note! It is necessary to arrive in Cape Town three days before the scheduled flight to Antarctica.
A mandatory safety briefing will be held the day before departure, where we will check that you have all the necessary equipment to visit Antarctica.
Free time in Cape Town for sightseeing. Cape Town is a beautiful city with a lot of attractions and entertainment.
The flight from Cape Town takes place on a luxury plane. Meals, snacks and drinks will be provided on board.
The approximate flight time to Antarctica is 5 hours, the total flight range (one way) is 4150 km.
You arrive at the Wolf's Fang runway. Upon arrival, you will transfer to a smaller Basler DC3 aircraft designed for domestic flights.
A short 25-minute flight will take you closer to the camp.
After exiting the plane on a specially modified 4x4 transport, you will be transported to Whichaway Camp in 15 minutes.
Camp Whichaway is one of the most remote luxury camps on the planet.
Day 2 - Whichaway Camp
Depending on the weather conditions, our guides will offer you a choice of several excursions and activities that can be done from the camp.
If you do not want to take part in excursions, you can spend time in the lounge or library of our camp.
If the weather conditions are favorable, you can hike to the Schirmacher Oasis, explore the stunning ice tunnels, and see the colony of Adelie penguins.
Day 3 - Flight to the Emperor Penguins
The flight to the colony of emperor penguins in Atka Bay will take about 2.5 hours.
According to the rules, the plane will land no closer than 1 km from the colony, so it will take you a little time to walk to the colony.
Being so close to the colony is truly one of the most exciting adventures!
You will spend as much time in the colony as the weather permits.
Snacks and hot drinks will be available during your stay at the colony.
Return to the camp.
Day 4 - Whichaway Camp
Continuation of active adventures around the camp.
If possible, visit a nearby science station.
Day 5 - The South Pole
First, we will fly to the FD83 refueling station to refuel the aircraft (flight duration is about 5 hours).
Refueling takes approximately 1 hour, during which time you will be offered hot drinks and light snacks.
After refueling, we will continue our journey to the South Pole, and it will take us another 2 hours to reach the geographical point of the South Pole (90°).
You can spend about 3 hours at the South Pole.
The American Amundsen-Scott Science Station is located near the South Pole. There is a souvenir shop here that you can visit.
After the flight to the South Pole aboard the Basler, you will return to the FD83 gas station.
We will set up camp here for the night, and for you it will be an additional adventure, an experience of camping in Antarctica in conditions that real explorers usually live in.
The stop takes about 10-12 hours, and accommodation will be arranged in spacious tents designed for two people.
After breakfast, the Basler will fly back to our camp.
4.5 hours after departure, you will find yourself in our cozy camp, where you will be greeted with champagne and you will celebrate reaching the South Pole.

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Day 6 - Whichaway Camp
You will have time to relax after your flights.
If you wish, you can attend scientific lectures on Antarctica or take part in small expedition trips around the camp.

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Day 7 - Whichaway Camp
These days are also reserved if, due to weather conditions, it is not possible to fly to the colony of Emperor penguins and the South Pole according to the preliminary schedule.

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Day 8 - Cape Town
Flight to Cape Town.
You must leave Cape Town two days after the end of the tour.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

You will be in extreme weather conditions when you reach the South Pole (temperatures can drop to -35degrees Celsius, and the wind can be quite strong), so you must soberly assess your physical abilities.

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Premium

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The tour includes accommodation in a luxury camp in Antarctica.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is $ 110,000.

Whichaway is a camp located on the shore of one of the freshwater lakes of the Schirmacher Oasis.

The camp has 6 heated "polar capsules" with ultramodern exterior and antique interior interiors that evoke thoughts of the rich heritage of Antarctic exploration.

Camp guests love to sit and socialize in the shared living room, library and dining area with amazing views of Antarctica.

Whichaway consists of a collection of high-tech polar domes set on the shores of a frozen lake and surrounded by a magnificent 60-meter (200-foot) icefall.

It's warm and comfortable here, and it's the perfect home base for daily activities or to just relax when you just want to relax.

You can enjoy delicious dishes prepared by your personal chef, enjoy the sauna overlooking the glacier and enjoy cocktails by the fireplace.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Cape Town

Included in price

briefing before departure to Antarctica;
airport transfers before charter flights;
Cape Town – Antarctica – Cape Town Charter Flight;
all scheduled flights within Antarctica (under favorable weather conditions);
hot meals and drinks at the camp;
celebration on the occasion of reaching the South Pole;
services of experienced expeditionary personnel;
active guided camp programs;
accommodation at the camp.

Paid extra

flights to Cape Town and back;
meals and accommodation in South Africa;
all transfers not listed in the program;
personal equipment and clothing;
additional expenses related to delayed departure from Cape Town or Antarctica;
Antarctic telephone service;
mandatory medical insurance covering evacuation from remote hard-to-reach places;
additional program in South Africa.

It's important to know

Our winter sportswear is well suited to the climatic conditions during most of our travels. Thermal underwear, wind and waterproof clothing, and rubber boots will become a reliable foundation for your comfort in the polar regions.

Layering in clothing is the most important thing in Arctic expeditions. It is better to wear several light garments than one very warm one. This will help you optimally adapt to temperature changes: it is always easier to take off a layer of clothing if you feel hot, or put on something else if it gets chilly.

The base layer. Choose thermal underwear made of merino wool or polypropylene, depending on the temperature of the region and the planned activity level.
The middle layer. Wool or fleece sweaters, longsleeves, turtlenecks to create layers of clothing. The middle layers can be worn under a parka.
The top layer. Windproof and waterproof parka and trousers. The park can be single-layered (insulated with protection from wind and water) or double-layered (consisting of a warm layer and an upper wind and water protection layer).
Shoes and accessories. Rubber boots (regular or insulated) are the most suitable option for expeditions. Bring several pairs of gloves/mittens (1 light, 1 warm waterproof, 1 spare), a hat, scarf/ buff, several pairs of warm (for example, wool) and regular socks.

Dates and Prices

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$110,000

29 Dec, 2026 – 5 Jan, 2027 8 days 7 nights

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