{"id":81515,"date":"2024-05-29T14:30:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T04:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/?p=81515"},"modified":"2024-05-30T12:01:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T02:01:38","slug":"white-desert-luxury-in-antarctica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/white-desert-luxury-in-antarctica\/","title":{"rendered":"White Desert Antarctica is the world\u2019s most remote luxury camp"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1716940112609{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]Landing on the seventh continent in a private jet is just the beginning of a life-changing experience with White Desert Antarctica.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Antarctica is characterised by great white expanses, pristine vistas, dramatic mountain ranges and unique wildlife encounters. White Desert has taken the hardship out of exploration and transformed <\/span>the isolated beauty of Antarctica<\/span>\u00a0into an exclusive backdrop for adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n

The White Desert experience<\/h3>\n

The adventure begins in Cape Town, South Africa, where a private jet will transport you to Antarctica. Unlike other travel options, you will bypass the notoriously unpredictable seas of the Drake Passage, ensuring you\u00a0<\/span>are refreshed<\/span>\u00a0and well to explore upon\u00a0<\/span>your<\/span>\u00a0arrival.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/8m6OI5nRF4w?si=mvTBKbPsElIcGZHp”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1716942318776{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Staying at White Desert’s camps<\/h3>\n

Over the course of a year, a total of 250 guests journey to Antarctica with the White Desert’s two luxury camps, Whichaway and Echo, offering opulent accommodation complete with saunas, libraries and gourmet dining.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1716940253112{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Whichaway\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

White Desert\u2019s flagship camp Whichaway is located along the shores of the freshwater lakes of the Schirmacher Oasis. Encircled by an\u00a0<\/span>enourmous<\/span> cliff of iridescent blue ice are six heated polar pods. They have a communal lounge, library and dining area as well as a Canadian cedar sauna <\/span>that<\/span>\u00a0offers the perfect space to retreat from the elements and take in amazing views.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_slide” interval=”5″ images=”81530,81526,89980,81523″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1716940275285{margin-bottom: -10px !important;}”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1716862283953{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Echo\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Spires of rock pierce the glacial landscape, towering kilometres straight into the air<\/span>; surrounded<\/span>\u00a0by some of the planet\u2019s most spectacular scenery, Echo\u2019s distinctive \u2018Sky Pods<\/span>\u2019<\/span>\u00a0look more suited to a colony on Mars. Each of the six bedrooms\u00a0<\/span>are<\/span>\u00a0equipped with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, connecting you to the lunar landscape outside.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>\u2018Cosmos\u2019,<\/span>\u00a0is White Desert\u2019s central hub comprising\u00a0<\/span>lounge, library and dining<\/span>\u00a0and shower rooms<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span>offers guests a chance to savour sophisticated yet unpretentious meals, connect with the earthly moonscape views in all directions or\u00a0 lose oneself within the infinite space of an Anthony James art installation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_slide” interval=”5″ images=”89978,89977,89968″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1716862222522{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1716861449940{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Exploring Antarctica with White Desert<\/h3>\n

When not indulging in the camp\u2019s offerings, guests can embark on adventures with expert guides to take in the breathtaking landscapes that can only be found in Antarctica. Cross off bucket list adventures like visiting the South Pole (something less than 500 people do each year), going ice climbing, hiking over ice waves and coming face-to-face with 28,000 emperor penguins.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_slide” interval=”3″ images=”89966,89969,89971″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1716860161023{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Upcoming adventures<\/h3>\n

White Desert Antarctica’s adventures allow for a maximum of 12 guests, ensuring each explorer is catered to and gets the most out of their experience.<\/p>\n

South Pole & Emperors<\/strong>
\nDuration: 7 \/8 days<\/p>\n

Embark on a luxury adventure that takes you to the heart of Antarctica to see the Emporer Penguins. Then it\u2019s on to the southernmost point on earth – the South Pole.<\/span><\/p>\n

Early Emperors<\/strong>
\nDuration: 5\/6 days<\/p>\n

A wildlife photographer\u2019s dream, this trip offers unique access to a magnificent penguin colony when the chicks are taking their first steps off their parent\u2019s feet.<\/span><\/p>\n

White Desert World<\/strong>
\nDuration: 21 days<\/p>\n

The first of its kind, this private jet experience visits all seven continents. Stopping in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Fiji, Borneo, India, Turkey, Namibia, South Africa and finally Antarctica, this around-the-world itinerary visits the more diverse, bucketlist destinations over the course of 21 jam-packed days.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1597204195011{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column]\n white-desert.com<\/span>\n <\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This article is a Signature Luxury Travel & Style<\/em>\u00a0digital exclusive. Be the first to see more exclusive online content by subscribing to the enewsletter<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]