Experience an extraordinary 36-hour immersion on the world's most remote continent. Fly from Cape Town to our historic Airbase Camp, explore ancient ice formations, and overnight where few have slept.
This is not merely a day trip — it's a true Antarctic immersion. After a 6-hour flight from Cape Town, you'll land on our blue-ice runway at Ultima Airbase, a historic camp that has supported decades of scientific research and polar exploration.
You'll venture across the ice by specialized 4x4 vehicle to witness towering ice walls and enter an enchanting blue ice cave, carved by ancient meltwaters. Then, experience the profound silence of an Antarctic night (illuminated by the midnight sun) before sleeping in traditional polar sleeping units used by generations of expeditioners.
From the 24-hour daylight to the reflected hues of the frozen landscape, every moment is designed to connect you with the raw, breathtaking reality of Earth's last great wilderness.
Based on double occupancy · Terms apply
Board our purpose‑built Toyota Hilux 4x4 and journey across the snow and ice toward the astonishing natural artwork of the Antarctic Ice Wall.
A 90‑minute hike (each direction) takes you down to the Continental Ice Shelf. There, you'll enter an enchanting blue ice‑cavern, reflecting every conceivable hue of blue — a truly sacred polar experience.
Walk through an exhilarating valley of ice, where an ancient ice formation towers above you — a first‑hand encounter with millennia of frozen history.
Stay in traditional sleeping units used for decades by scientists and expeditioners from a dozen national programs. Limited WiFi allows you to share your experience in real time.
Early check‑in at our private terminal. Light breakfast and final briefing. Depart on a 6‑hour flight south across the Southern Ocean.
Land on Antarctica's blue‑ice runway. Transfer by specialised vehicle to Ultima Airbase Expedition Camp. Welcome drink and orientation.
4x4 journey toward the towering ice wall. Guided hike to the blue ice cave — a photographer's paradise. Return to camp.
Gourmet dinner at the Airbase. Enjoy the 24‑hour daylight. Overnight in historic polar sleeping units.
Breakfast. A second opportunity to explore a different ice formation or revisit the cave in different light. Brunch at camp.
Transfer to the runway. Afternoon flight back to Cape Town, arriving in the early evening.
Not included: International flights to Cape Town, polar thermal undergarments, travel insurance beyond expedition coverage, gratuities.
We fly direct from Cape Town in under 6 hours — no rough Drake Passage crossing, no seasickness. You arrive on the continent refreshed and ready to explore.
You'll stay in traditional polar sleeping units — identical to those used for decades by national scientific programs. They are warm, comfortable, and authentic.
Not at all. The hike to the ice cave is 90 minutes each way but over relatively flat ice. Our guides set a comfortable pace, and the experience is open to anyone in good general health.
Antarctica requires no visa. However, you may need a multiple‑entry visa for South Africa, as you'll transit through Cape Town both ways.
We require guests to arrive 48 hours before departure and book flexible flights. This allows for weather‑related schedule adjustments.
We accept guests aged 12 and above when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Teenagers have happily joined several expeditions.
You are now within reach of mesmerizing landscapes, pristine snow, massive glaciers, sparkling‑blue ice caves, and the profound silence of the ice.
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With limited availability each season, this unique overnight experience fills quickly. Speak with a polar specialist to secure your place.
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