For those who believe they’ve experienced the pinnacle of luxury travel and beyond, White Desert Antarctica comes with an entirely new experience of exclusivity. Departing from the cosmopolitan comforts of Cape Town, this voyage transports travellers to Queen Maud Land – a pristine Antarctic realm where luxury and wilderness merge spectacularly.
Patrick Woodhead, Co-founder and CEO of White Desert, tells of the transformative power of the continent: “Antarctica cannot help but have the most powerful effect on you. It is not just the surreal beauty or unimaginably large landscapes; it is the reconnection to nature in its rawest form.”
Your journey begins aboard their private Airbus A340, where the champagne flows freely before you touch down on a meticulously groomed blue-ice runway – a foreshadowing of White Desert’s dedication to luxury (and sustainability as they are the continent’s only carbon-neutral air operator).
World-class accommodations
The Whichaway Camp offers you that old-world explorer charm with its plush interiors, whilst Echo Camp presents a futuristic aesthetic that should titillate any Instagram influencer. Both will easily provide you with exceptional comfort against the earth’s most uninhabitable environment.
Daily excursions range from ice tunnel explorations to glacier hikes, all led by world-class mountaineers whose expertise guarantees safety and interesting insights.
Extraordinary culinary experiences
You can look forward to gushing over gourmet three-course meals served with wines specially blended for Antarctic consumption – the result of winemakers flown from Cape Town to Antarctica to account for taste bud variations at extreme altitudes.
Your latest luxury adventure
Packages range from The Greatest Day (£12 500) for a day trip to the weeklong South Pole & Emperors experience (£86 000), representing the apex of luxury adventure travel. Yet despite the considerable costs, the exclusivity (White Desert hosts only 300 guests annually) and impeccable attention to detail explain the expense for anyone seeking what may be travel’s final frontier!
As you stand upon a glacier four kilometres thick, sipping a chardonnay crispier than the surrounding snow whilst overlooking an endless horizon of pristine white wilderness, you’ll find that true luxury now extends beyond mere opulence – it’s encountered by accessing the earth’s most extraordinary environments with style and comfort.
Venture with White Desert
Website: white-desert.com
Contact Form: Here
Best Season: November to February
Departures: From Cape Town, South Africa
Accommodation Note: Book flexible hotel accommodation for two days before and after your scheduled flights due to weather dependencies
