Baby Penguins and Blue Tunnels

Overview

An extraordinary journey to the heart of Antarctica, combining unparalleled wildlife encounters, exhilarating exploration and exceptional comfort. Accessible only by a privately chartered flight from Cape Town, you'll cross the Antarctic Circle and land on a remote blue-ice runway deep within the world's most untouched wilderness. Your home for the adventure is Explorer Camp, an exclusive luxury camp set amongst vast ice fields and dramatic mountain scenery, where heated en-suite tents and gourmet dining provide a welcome contrast to the frozen landscape beyond. From witnessing thousands of Emperor Penguins and their chicks in one of Earth's rarest wildlife spectacles to exploring the mesmerising Blue Ice Tunnels hidden beneath ancient glaciers, every moment is designed to showcase Antarctica at its most awe-inspiring. Blending pioneering adventure with remarkable hospitality, this is a truly once-in-a-lifetime expedition to the White Continent.

Day 1 Accommodation

Arrival in Antartica

An unforgettable 5.5-hour flight from Cape Town carries you across vast oceans and drifting sea ice to Antarctica’s pristine interior. Arrive on a blue-ice runway beneath endless summer daylight, then raise a glass at camp with a cocktail cooled by ice that has remained frozen for millennia.

Day 2 Accommodation

At Your Leisure

Acquaint yourself with Antarctica’s dramatic landscapes through a choice of guided experiences, whether that’s a gentle hike across the ice or a more challenging climbing adventure. As evening falls, gain fascinating insight into the lives of Emperor Penguins during a specialist talk in preparation for your visit to the colony.

Day 3 Accommodation

Journey to the Emperors

A breathtaking flight deep into the Antarctic wilderness brings you face to face with one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Watch as Emperor Penguin chicks emerge from the shelter of their parents and begin exploring their frozen world, surrounded by thousands of birds in a scene few travellers will ever witness.

Day 4 Accommodation

Blue Tunnels

Following a short flight to the Schirmacher Oasis, set out on a guided trek through Antarctica’s pristine wilderness in search of the remarkable Blue Ice Tunnels. Carved over thousands of years, these striking formations glow with vivid sapphire hues, creating an almost otherworldly atmosphere. Afterwards, return to camp and unwind as you reflect on another extraordinary day on the White Continent.

Day 5 Accommodation

Nunatak Exploration

Accompanied by expert IFMGA-certified mountain guides, venture across some of Antarctica’s most dramatic landscapes, with routes tailored to your experience and comfort level. Reaching the summit of a nunatak, a rocky peak rising above the ice sheet, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views across one of the most remote and untouched wildernesses on Earth.

Day 6 Accommodation

Departure Home

As your Antarctic adventure draws to a close, enjoy a final opportunity to soak up the magic of the White Continent. Relax with a drink at the Ice Bar, browse the boutique or settle in for a screening at the ice cinema before boarding your flight back to Cape Town.