Ice Climbing
Experience the thrill of scaling frozen waterfalls and ice formations in one of the most pristine environments on Earth.
Explorer Camp
Polar adventure meets chalet-style. True to our expeditionary roots, a rustic and warm base for the South Pole journey.
[ 71º 31’ 37” S, 8º 51’ 20” E ]
Explorer Camp
Explorer sits beneath the iconic profile of T-Rex Mountain, surrounded by sweeping ice fields that stretch to the horizon. From the moment you arrive, there is a sense of purpose and possibility — this is where journeys begin.
Designed for those who seek authentic adventure, the camp embraces purposeful simplicity. Heated bedroom tents open onto vast, ever-changing vistas, giving each morning a renewed sense of discovery. This Alpine-style camp captures the spirit of exploration in its most elemental form — bold in its setting, minimal in its footprint, and deeply connected to Antarctica’s raw wilderness.
Explorer serves as the ideal launch point for our signature South Pole expedition — and a celebration of what it means to venture boldly into the world’s last great wilderness.
Camp Amenities
- Heated pod, with electric blankets and hot-water bottles
- Private toilet and washing facilities, with shared communal shower facilities
- Nova coffee machine, kettle and a selection of teas
- Storage for clothes and personal belongings
- International power points
- Floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interior with natural light and open the pod to the world outside
- Writing desk
Captain Scott would have traded in his reindeer boots to experience Antarctica this way!
Patrick Woodhead
Co-Founder and CEO
A Closer Look
Sleeping tents with translucent panels
Highlights
Dining
Fresh ingredients are flown in weekly, prepared by gourmet chefs and paired with wines made for this unique atmosphere.
Expeditions
Embark on guided expeditions across the Antarctic landscape, from hiking across the glacier to climbing Nunatuks.
Ice Cinema
Enjoy a film at the Aurora Movie Theatre with popcorn and drinks from the Ice Bar.
Daily Activities
Rappelling
Ice Climbing
Glacier Trek
Nunatak Hikes
Fat Biking
Rockclimbing
Zipline
Ice Caves
Cross-Country Ski
Our Trips
Baby Penguins & Blue Tunnels
US $75,250|Early Season
Witness the Emperor chicks as they take their first steps and explore the ethereal Blue Ice Tunnels.
South Pole & Penguins
US $115,500|High Season
Our most popular itinerary, which includes a journey to the South Pole — visited by fewer than 500 people each year — and a visit to the Emperor Penguin colony.
South Pole & Blue Rivers
US $115,500|Late Season
Our newest itinerary. One that combines our signature journey to the South Pole — visited by fewer than 500 people each year — with a visit to Antarctica’s rarely seen Blue Rivers.
The Long Stay
US $110,500|Late Season
Experience both of our main camps — Whichaway and Echo — on our longest itinerary, which includes the South Pole and the incredible Blue Rivers.
Antarctica in a Day
US $16,500|Entire Season
Cape Town to Antarctica and back — descend into an ice cave, rappel down a glacier and toast with champagne in our ice bar during this extraordinary day trip.
