Flight to the South Pole. Luxury Camp Whichaway

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A unique opportunity to leisurely observe and photograph emperor penguins – the largest representatives of the penguin tribe! Their height reaches 120 cm. Only a few were able to visit Antarctica and visit the colonies of the "emperors" located deep in the continent.

The tour is combined with a visit to one of the most inaccessible points of the planet – the South Pole. And all this while living in the most remote and luxurious camp in the world.

Location

Cape Town

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Tour highlights

The most remote and luxurious camp on the planet

High-tech polar domes installed on the shores of a frozen lake and surrounded by a magnificent 60-meter icefall

Emperor Penguins

If you sit down and sit quietly for a while, there is a high probability that the emperor penguins will come to you on their own!

The Kingdom of ice

You will explore the stunning ice tunnels located near the camp and the coast

Heading for the South Pole

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

All about Antarctica!

You will attend scientific lectures about Antarctica, and if possible, visit a nearby scientific station

Itinerary

Day 1 - Flight to Antarctica
We ask you to arrive in Cape Town two days before your scheduled flight to Antarctica. This will allow us to be more flexible in changing the program if weather conditions require postponing the departure to Antarctica at an earlier time. 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 huge number of attractions and entertainment.
Every effort will be made to ensure that the flight to Antarctica takes place at the scheduled time, but it is important to remember that all flights depend on the weather, the operational suitability of the aircraft and local conditions.
Also remember that in exceptional cases, with full technical readiness and favorable weather, we can fly in the evening of the day preceding the scheduled departure date.
The flight from Cape Town to the ice runway is carried out on a luxury Gulfstream 550 aircraft with a capacity of 12 passengers.
Meals, snacks and drinks will be offered on board.
The seats in the cabin of the aircraft are not distributed among the passengers and seating takes place in a free manner.
The approximate flight time to Antarctica is 5 hours.
The total one–way flight range 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 taken 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 you can do.
Additional programs can be both easy and extreme.
The choice is yours!
If you do not want to take part in excursions, you can spend your free time in the lounge or library of our camp.
If the weather conditions are favorable, in the first few days you will have the opportunity to take part in a hike to the Schirmacher Oasis.
Hiking trips vary in duration and difficulty, depending on your level of physical fitness.
There you can explore the stunning ice tunnels located near the camp and the coast.
During the hike you will be able to see Adelie penguins.
During all additional programs, you will be accompanied by our qualified guides.
Day 3 - Flight to the Emperor Penguins
The flight to the colony of Emperor penguins in Atka Bay will take about 2.5 hours.
The flight is carried out only under favorable weather conditions.
In case of adverse weather conditions for departure, the flight program to the Emperor penguins will be carried out on another day at the earliest opportunity.
Being so close to the colony is truly one of the most exciting journeys.
The Emperor Penguin is the largest penguin species in the world, these majestic birds can reach 1.30 m in height and weigh from 22 to 45 kilograms.
Their striking appearance is characterized by a smooth and streamlined body with a sharp and thin beak.
Their diet consists mainly of fish, but may also include krill and squid.
Like all penguins, Emperor penguins cannot fly, but they feel great in the water: they can stay underwater for up to 18 minutes and dive to a depth of 535 meters!
The Emperor penguin of all penguin species goes the furthest south.
About 300,000 individuals of the Emperor penguin live on ice floes around Antarctica, but migrate to the mainland to mate and hatch eggs.
Adults move 18 miles away from the coast to establish a colony.
The females lay one egg, which will then be transferred to the male for hatching.
For more than two months, the male incubates the egg in harsh weather conditions, while losing up to half of its weight.
According to the rules, the plane will land no closer than 1 km from the colony.
Therefore, it will take you a little time to walk to the colony.
It is forbidden to approach penguins closer than 5 meters.
Emperor penguins are very curious, so if you sit down and sit quietly for a while, there is a high probability that the emperor penguins will come to you on their own.
You will spend as much time in the colony as the weather allows.
Snacks and hot drinks, as well as a toilet will be available during your stay in the colony.
It is strictly forbidden to feed penguins or take any items from the colony with you (feathers, eggshell remnants).
Not far from the colony, you will probably be able to see predatory petrels and skuas that prey on young or injured chicks.
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
The flight to the South Pole will be carried out from the Novo runway under favorable weather conditions.
First, we will fly to the FD83 refueling station to refuel the aircraft (flight duration is about 5 hours).
Refueling takes about 1 hour.
You will also be offered hot drinks and light snacks.
After refueling, we will continue our journey to the South Pole, and it will take us another two hours to reach the geographical point of the South Pole (90°).
Our flight will take place at an altitude of 3000-4000 m.

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Day 6 - Whichaway Camp
You will have time to rest after the flights.
If desired, you can attend scientific lectures on Antarctica or take part in small expedition trips around the 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 7 - Whichaway Camp
You will have time to rest after the flights.
If desired, you can attend scientific lectures on Antarctica or take part in small expedition trips around the 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.
Free time, the end of the tour.
Attention: The camp is located on the most isolated and windiest continent on the planet. We will make every effort to follow the stated schedule, but be prepared for program changes due to weather conditions! Don't plan anything important for about a week after your scheduled return. Each participant of the program is required to fill out a confidential medical form and apply for mandatory medical insurance with emergency evacuation coverage. We will provide you with a detailed description of the necessary equipment, including clothing, and answer all your questions that arise during the preparation. If you wish, we are ready to offer you an additional program in South Africa.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Premium

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The tour includes accommodation in a luxury camp in Antarctica.

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 installed on the shores of a frozen lake and surrounded by a magnificent 60-meter (200-foot) icefall. It is warm and comfortable here, and it is an ideal 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 a 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 at the camp;
celebration on the occasion of reaching the South Pole;
services of experienced expedition personnel;
active guided camp programs;
accommodation at the camp.

Paid extra

international flights to/from Cape Town;
meals and accommodation in South Africa;
all transfers not specified in the program;
personal equipment and clothing;
additional costs associated with delayed departure from Cape Town or Antarctica;
telephone communication in Antarctica;
compulsory medical insurance covering evacuation from remote hard-to-reach places;
additional program in South Africa.

It's important to know

We will provide you with a detailed description of the necessary equipment, including clothing, and answer all your questions that arise during the preparation.

For our compatriots, the selection of clothes for polar expedition cruises will not be difficult: our winter sportswear fully meets the climatic conditions during most of our trips. Thermal underwear, wind and waterproof clothing, rubber boots will become a reliable basis 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 items of clothing than one very warm one. This will help you optimally adapt to temperature changes: it is always easier to remove a layer of clothing if you feel hot, or put on something else if it gets cool.

The base layer. Choose thermal underwear made of merino wool or polypropylene, depending on the temperature of the region and the planned level of activity.
The middle layer. Wool or fleece sweaters, longsleeves, turtlenecks to create layers of clothing. The middle layers can be worn both under the park on landings and on board the ship.
The top layer. Windproof and waterproof parka and trousers. The park can be single-layer (insulated with protection from wind and water) or double-layer (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. Take with you several pairs of gloves/mittens (1 light, 1 warm waterproof, 1 spare), a hat, a scarf /buff, several pairs of warm (for example, wool) and ordinary socks.

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