There are very (very) few places on the planet that remain untouched by the scourge of mankind—the Great White Continent of Antarctica is one of them. Helping keep the world’s most southerly point that way, any trip into one of Earth’s last great wildernesses is not impossible, it just has to be meticulously planned.
As the pioneer of luxury eco-trips to the interior of the region, White Desert Antarctica is the first company in the world to offer a private jet service and stay at the only luxury camp on the continent. Established by record-breaking polar explorer duo Patrick and Robyn Woodhead in 2005—the carbon-neutral travel company was born from a desire to allow people other than scientists and polar explorers to see the wonders of the interior of Antarctica, which is visited by fewer than 1,000 tourists per year.
The service allows individual guest or as groups of up to 12 to stay at the luxurious Whichaway Oasis eco-camp, with rates starting from $40,000 per person.
Antarctica, which is visited by fewer than 1,000 tourists per year.
The camp’s state-of-the-art ‘Polar Pods’ are located on the ice-free rock of the Schirmacher Oasis and are surrounded by freshwater lakes. Each heated pod sleeps two guests, offering the ultimate comfort in the Antarctic climate, with shower facilities, a library, a sauna and fine dining.
The once-in-a-lifetime experience, offers guests the option to either relax and recharge as they explore the glaciers and ice tunnels of the Oasis, or visit one of Antarctica’s largest Emperor Penguin colonies and travel to the Geographic South Pole.
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