South Pole Fly In

SOUTH POLE FLY IN

Antarctica is a land of dreams; a pristine environment of epic proportions and extremities

Antarctica, the highest, coldest, driest, most windswept place on earth....truly the last frontier. The South Pole is the Holy Grail of Polar Explorers. One of the greatest stories in Antarctic Exploration is that of the race to the Geographic South Pole. Still the names of explorers like Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton fascinate us as we learn of their heroic journeys in search of the Pole

You will fly into the city of Punta Arenas which lies on the western shore of the Straits of Magellan and is the southernmost city on Earth. You arrive in Punta Arenas two days before your scheduled departure date for Antarctic. These two days are essential to prepare for the incredible journey you are about to make to ensure you are able to enjoy it to the fullest. There will be Antarctic briefings, a full check of your clothing and information about the city so you can explore it during free time.

The departure for the Antarctic will depend on the weather but once conditions are suitable you will fly to Patriot Hills Camp nestled within the heartland of Antarctic. The flight lasts approximately four and a half hours and whisks you into a wild frozen world. On landing you can walk to the camp or take transport where you will have a welcome meal. The following day there will be more meetings with advice on acclimatizing to these unique surroundings and a chance to explore and enjoy the tranquility and majesty of the Antarctic. Your South Pole flight will take place on the first day that weather and logistics permit. The flight, over an endless expanse of white, will take six hours, stopping en route to re-fuel. You will be one of the few people in the world to stand at the southernmost point on earth

The Geographic South Pole

Fly back to Patriot Hills over the polar plateau where the day ends with a celebration dinner. Staying at Patriot Hills Camp, set amid a glorious ice landscape, is a trip of a lifetime in itself there is so much to do and the variety of activities available is only limited by your enthusiasm and imagination.

Outline Itinerary

Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile two days before departure for Antarctic

Day 1

Fly via private aircraft to the Patriot Hills Camp

Please note that you are travelling to an expedition base camp situated in the interior of Antarctica, the most isolated and windiest continent on earth. Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary but it is subject to change at the discretion of the staff based on weather, aircraft serviceability, and local conditions. You will be accommodated and looked after in Patriot Hills during any flight delays to Punta Arenas.

Day 2

Orientation day at the Camp - explore, prepare and rest.

Day 3 - 6

Flight to South Pole and Exploring Antarctica

The days at the camp may be before the flight to the South Pole or afterwards. The schedule will be determined by weather conditions, but the time spent at the camp is a unique experience.

Day 7

Fly back to Punta Arenas.