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Turquoise meltwater at an ice wall

Dec–Jan · 8 days

South Pole & Meltwater

Dec–Jan

Meltwater on blue ice

Late season melt opens channels across the blue ice field.

  • SeasonDec–Jan
  • Duration8 days
  • FromUS $118,000
  • CampField Camp
  • Group size12
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Day by day

Briefing and clothing fitting at the hotel.

Five hours by jet. Landing on blue ice.

Transfer to camp. Rest of the day free.

Flight or ski, depending on wind.

Jet north. Cape Town by evening.

Two red ski planes over a polar bay
Red expedition tents on the ice
Wind-carved snow on the plateau
Two emperor penguin chicks
Low sun reflected under a snow peak

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How it works

  1. Consultation

    An adventure to Antarctica starts with a call. We map the dates, the camp and the flights before anything is booked.

  2. Planning

    Medical forms, kit list, insurance. We send the list and check it twice before departure.

  3. Cape Town

    One night in Cape Town, a kit check, and the weather briefing for the ice runway.

  4. The flight

    Five hours ten minutes on a private jet to a runway of blue ice at 71°S.

  5. On the ice

    Heated pods, running water, and a guide for every two guests.