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Ultimate Expeditions
Expand your personal boundaries by truly going off the beaten track
Follow in the footsteps of the great explorers to the most remote places on our planet. With our itineraries that truly go off the beaten track, and tailored private expeditions, we will create your once in a lifetime adventure. It’s never just a trip, but a bucket full of long lasting memories!
What Makes an Ultimate Expedition Special
Each itinerary is carefully crafted by experts for those with a true spirit of exploration. Highly experienced guides bring these remote destinations to life with their passion and knowledge. Though the terrain may be rugged and the challenges real, you can travel with complete confidence knowing that safety is always the highest priority. And with small groups, every journey remains personal and immersive, allowing for a deeper connection with nature and wildlife around you.
Who These Expeditions Are For
Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or someone stepping out of your comfort zone, Ultimate Expeditions are designed for people who are curious and drawn to places where few have walked. For those who want to witness rare wildlife, explore untouched spaces, and seek profound silence. To learn, grow, and carry something real back with you.
Highlights You Can Expect
- Once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters: from polar bears in the Arctic, to Emperor Penguins in Antarctica, or elusive marine life in our blue oceans.
- Spectacular natural phenomena: endless polar days, shifting icescapes and profound silence. These expeditions are centered on nature and wildlife.
- Challenge and reward: true adventure comes with its trials. The greater the effort, the greater the reward.
- Responsible travel: we follow best practice for leaving places as we found them, minimising environmental impact.
- Exceptional comfort: Adventure doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort. Our Ultimate Expeditions combine thrilling exploration with carefully selected vessels, accommodations, and services.
Browse our hand-picked selection of Ultimate Expeditions or contact us for tailor made expeditions.
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North Pole Icebreaker Expedition
An Epic Voyage to the Geographic North Pole
| Travel duration: | 13 days |
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| Date: | 08 Aug - 20 Aug 2027 |
| Ship: | Le Commandant Charcot |
| Passengers: | 270 passengers |
Prices
All prices are per person and depending on availability. Please contact us for more details.
- All meals throughout the voyage in all restaurants on the ship.
- All drinks (selection of champagnes, wines and spirits, beers, cocktails, water, soft drinks). Excluding premium à la carte drinks.
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac.
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
- Free and unlimited Internet access on board.
- Group transfers
- Flights Paris-Longyearbyen & Longyearbyen-Paris
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
- Any airfare not included in the programme.
- Pre- and post- land arrangements.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Government arrival and departure taxes.
- Meals ashore.
- Baggage, cancellation and travel insurance, which are strongly recommended.
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
- The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard.
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North Pole Icebreaker Expedition
An Epic Voyage to the Geographic North Pole | Travel duration: | 13 days |
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| Date: | 20 Aug - 01 Sep 2027 |
| Ship: | Le Commandant Charcot |
| Passengers: | 270 passengers |
Prices
All prices are per person and depending on availability. Please contact us for more details.
- All meals throughout the voyage in all restaurants on the ship.
- All drinks (selection of champagnes, wines and spirits, beers, cocktails, water, soft drinks). Excluding premium à la carte drinks.
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac.
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
- Free and unlimited Internet access on board.
- Group transfers
- Flights Paris-Longyearbyen & Longyearbyen-Paris
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
- Any airfare not included in the programme.
- Pre- and post- land arrangements.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Government arrival and departure taxes.
- Meals ashore.
- Baggage, cancellation and travel insurance, which are strongly recommended.
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
- The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard.
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North Pole Icebreaker Expedition
An Epic Voyage to the Geographic North Pole | Travel duration: | 13 days |
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| Date: | 01 Sep - 13 Sep 2027 |
| Ship: | Le Commandant Charcot |
| Passengers: | 270 passengers |
Prices
All prices are per person and depending on availability. Please contact us for more details.
- All meals throughout the voyage in all restaurants on the ship.
- All drinks (selection of champagnes, wines and spirits, beers, cocktails, water, soft drinks). Excluding premium à la carte drinks.
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac.
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
- Free and unlimited Internet access on board.
- Group transfers
- Flights Paris-Longyearbyen & Longyearbyen-Paris
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
- Any airfare not included in the programme.
- Pre- and post- land arrangements.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Government arrival and departure taxes.
- Meals ashore.
- Baggage, cancellation and travel insurance, which are strongly recommended.
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
- The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard.
Would you like some more information?
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Emperor Penguins Expedition
Immersive Experience with an Emperor Penguin Colony!
| Travel duration: | 9 days |
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| Date: | 18 Nov - 26 Nov 2027 |
| Ship: | n/a |
| Passengers: | 70 passengers |
Prices
All prices are per person and depending on availability. Please contact us for more details.
- Airport transfers in Punta Arenas, Chile
- Round trip flight to Antarctica from Punta Arenas
- Meals and tented accommodation in Antarctica
- Antarctic guides and lecturers
- Celebration event and Certificate of Achievement
- Checked luggage up to 55 lb (25 kg) plus skis
- Commercial flights to and from Punta Arenas
- Airport transfers outside of Punta Arenas
- Meals and accommodation in Punta Arenas
- Additional flights within Antarctica
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Expenses incurred due to delays
- Luggage over 55 lb (25 kg)
- Satellite phone charges
- Insurance coverage—personal, medical, evacuation, or otherwise
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Emperor Penguins & South Pole Expedition
Visit the Emperors Penguin Colony & the South Pole | Travel duration: | 9 days |
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| Date: | 26 Nov - 04 Dec 2027 |
| Ship: | n/a |
| Passengers: | 70 passengers |
Prices
All prices are per person and depending on availability. Please contact us for more details.
- Airport transfers in Punta Arenas, Chile
- Round trip flight to Antarctica from Punta Arenas
- Meals and tented accommodation in Antarctica
- Antarctic guides and lecturers
- Celebration event and Certificate of Achievement
- Checked luggage up to 55 lb (25 kg) plus skis
- Commercial flights to and from Punta Arenas
- Airport transfers outside of Punta Arenas
- Meals and accommodation in Punta Arenas
- Additional flights within Antarctica
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Expenses incurred due to delays
- Luggage over 55 lb (25 kg)
- Satellite phone charges
- Insurance coverage—personal, medical, evacuation, or otherwise
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Visit the Geographic South Pole
Includes a one day visit to the South Pole | Travel duration: | 6 days |
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| Date: | 12 Dec - 17 Dec 2027 |
| Ship: | n/a |
| Passengers: |
Prices
All prices are per person and depending on availability. Please contact us for more details.
- Airport transfers in Punta Arenas, Chile
- Round trip flight to Antarctica from Punta Arenas
- Meals and tented accommodation in Antarctica
- Antarctic guides and lecturers
- Celebration event and Certificate of Achievement
- Checked luggage up to 55 lb (25 kg) plus skis
- Commercial flights to and from Punta Arenas
- Airport transfers outside of Punta Arenas
- Meals and accommodation in Punta Arenas
- Additional flights within Antarctica
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Expenses incurred due to delays
- Luggage over 55 lb (25 kg)
- Satellite phone charges
- Insurance coverage—personal, medical, evacuation, or otherwise
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Visit the Geographic South Pole
Includes a one day visit to the South Pole | Travel duration: | 6 days |
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| Date: | 30 Dec - 04 Jan 2028 |
| Ship: | n/a |
| Passengers: | 70 passengers |
Prices
All prices are per person and depending on availability. Please contact us for more details.
- Airport transfers in Punta Arenas, Chile
- Round trip flight to Antarctica from Punta Arenas
- Meals and tented accommodation in Antarctica
- Antarctic guides and lecturers
- Celebration event and Certificate of Achievement
- Checked luggage up to 55 lb (25 kg) plus skis
- Commercial flights to and from Punta Arenas
- Airport transfers outside of Punta Arenas
- Meals and accommodation in Punta Arenas
- Additional flights within Antarctica
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Expenses incurred due to delays
- Luggage over 55 lb (25 kg)
- Satellite phone charges
- Insurance coverage—personal, medical, evacuation, or otherwise
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Overnight at the Geographic South Pole
Wake up at the South Pole! | Travel duration: | 7 days |
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| Date: | 30 Dec - 05 Jan 2028 |
| Ship: | n/a |
| Passengers: |
Prices
All prices are per person and depending on availability. Please contact us for more details.
- Airport transfers in Punta Arenas, Chile
- Round trip flight to Antarctica from Punta Arenas
- Meals and tented accommodation in Antarctica
- Antarctic guides and lecturers
- Celebration event and Certificate of Achievement
- Checked luggage up to 55 lb (25 kg) plus skis
- Commercial flights to and from Punta Arenas
- Airport transfers outside of Punta Arenas
- Meals and accommodation in Punta Arenas
- Additional flights within Antarctica
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Expenses incurred due to delays
- Luggage over 55 lb (25 kg)
- Satellite phone charges
- Insurance coverage—personal, medical, evacuation, or otherwise
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Antarctic Continent Semi-Circumnavigation
Ultimate Expedition Between Two Continents | Travel duration: | 31 days |
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| Date: | 10 Jan - 09 Feb 2028 |
| Ship: | Le Commandant Charcot |
| Passengers: | 270 passengers |
Visit the Geographic South Pole
Includes a one day visit to the South Pole | Travel duration: | 6 days |
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| Date: | 16 Jan - 21 Jan 2028 |
| Ship: | n/a |
| Passengers: |
Prices
All prices are per person and depending on availability. Please contact us for more details.
- Airport transfers in Punta Arenas, Chile
- Round trip flight to Antarctica from Punta Arenas
- Meals and tented accommodation in Antarctica
- Antarctic guides and lecturers
- Celebration event and Certificate of Achievement
- Checked luggage up to 55 lb (25 kg) plus skis
- Commercial flights to and from Punta Arenas
- Airport transfers outside of Punta Arenas
- Meals and accommodation in Punta Arenas
- Additional flights within Antarctica
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Expenses incurred due to delays
- Luggage over 55 lb (25 kg)
- Satellite phone charges
- Insurance coverage—personal, medical, evacuation, or otherwise
Would you like some more information?
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