South Pole

To reach the Geographic South Pole, your journey begins with a flight from mainland South America to a basecamp deep in the interior of Antarctica. Most travelers arrive at Union Glacier, the main basecamp, which serves as the gateway to further exploration.

Once a suitable weather window opens, you’ll board a flight to the Geographic South Pole. The flight typically takes between 4 to 4.5 hours, crossing some of the most remote and pristine landscapes on Earth.

Even though these expeditions take place during the Austral summer, you will likely experience very cold temperatures in Antarctica and at the South Pole. The effects of the altitude also decreases the temperatures. The South Pole is located 2,835m (9,300 ft) in elevation with temperatures typically ranging from -35 C to -25 C (-31 F to -13 F). The air is extremely dry, and wind chill can make it feel even colder.

The tents offer as much comfort as able in an extreme circumstance. The tents are heated with double walls, a design called Arctic Oven. Additionally, the camps have cots, padded sleeping mats, pillows, and polar-rated sleeping bags.

Visitors can stand at 90° South, visit the ceremonial and Geographic South Pole markers, tour the Amundsen-Scott research station (if permitted), and experience the vast, silent polar desert. Standing at the southernmost point of the earth is something only few people will ever experience.

No, you will not find any animals around the basecamp or at the Geographic South Pole, is too harsh for wildlife. If you’re looking to see Emperor Penguins, you can fly out to the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin colony on the remote coast of the Weddell sea.