DISCOVER
SOUTH POLE
AND ANTARCTICA INTERIOR
A GREAT
WILDERNESS
The Antarctic Interior and South Pole challenge our human concept of scale and importance.
The Geographic South Pole: perhaps the most iconic and exclusive prize for any traveler. As the very epicenter of one the greatest stories of Antarctic, the quest to conquer it pitted the lions of exploration against each other during Antarctica’s ‘Heroic Era’.
The triumphs and tragedies of giants such as Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton still fascinate and inspire us to travel to the end of the Earth. History comes alive as we stand at 90° South and understand how the early explorers felt heading out across the frozen continent and into the unknown 100 years ago.
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EXTRAORDINARY
EXPERIENCESSet off on purpose-built, all-terrain vehicles heading toward the most southernly place on earth: the South Pole.
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EXTRAORDINARY
EXPERIENCESFollow in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers and discover the secrets of this polar desert.
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EXTRAORDINARY
EXPERIENCESHike polar mountains, ski remarkable summits and discover breathtaking vistas – the Antarctic interior is an unforgettable polar expanse.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
ANTARCTICA INTERIOR/SOUTH POLE
EXPEDITION YACHTING IN THE ANTARCTIC INTERIOR/SOUTH POLE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, travelers can visit the Geographic South Pole as part of a professionally organized expedition. EYOS can arrange private expeditions into the Antarctic interior, flying guests across the continent to stand at 90° South and, depending on the itinerary, spend a night at a specially equipped South Pole camp.
Guests typically fly from Punta Arenas, Chile, to Union Glacier in Antarctica aboard a specialized aircraft before continuing by ski-equipped plane to the Geographic South Pole. The final flight crosses the vast polar plateau, offering views of sastrugi, crevasse fields and the Transantarctic landscape before arriving at 90° South.
Yes, EYOS can arrange an overnight stay in a private camp at the Geographic South Pole. Guests sleep in full-size heated tents and enjoy meals in a heated dining tent, experiencing one of the most remote and exclusive overnight stays on Earth.
The Antarctic interior offers opportunities for hiking, cross-country and downhill skiing, ice climbing, snowmobiling, fat-tire biking and overland exploration. Activities can be tailored to guests’ interests and experience levels, with excursions among the glaciers, valleys and peaks of the Ellsworth Mountains.
A South Pole journey does not necessarily require previous polar experience, and activities can be adapted to different fitness levels. However, guests must be prepared for extreme cold, unpredictable weather and the effects of altitude—the South Pole’s physiological altitude can feel like approximately 11,000 feet (3,300 meters)—with experienced guides and medical support on hand throughout the journey.
December and January are generally the best months for visiting the Antarctic interior and South Pole, when the austral summer brings 24-hour daylight and the most favorable conditions for flights and exploration. Weather in Antarctica remains unpredictable, however, so all itineraries require flexibility.
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