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Quick Facts about Antarctica Inland & South Pole
Antarctica is the fifth largest continent with an area of 5.5 million square miles. Most of Antarctica is a polar desert with annual precipitation of 200 mm along the coast and far less inland. The only residents of Antarctica are those who live throughout the year at research stations scattered across the continent.
Antarctica is divided in two by Trans-antarctic Mountains close to the neck between the Ross Sea and the Weddell Sea. The portion west of the Weddell Sea and east of the Ross Sea is called West Antarctica and the reminder East Antarctica.
The highest peak in Antarctica, is Vinson Massif at 4,892 m (16,050 ft) which is located in the Ellsworth Mountains (West Antarctica). Lake Vostok is the largest sub-glacial lakes in Antarctica.
The South Pole, is also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole. It is the southernmost point of the surface of Earth. It is also the site of the United States Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, which was established in 1956. The mean annual temperature at the South Pole is –49.5 °C (–57.1 °F).
While most of the Antarctica tourists head to the coastal Peninsula areas, there are tours available if you desire to visit the continent itself, including South Pole. Less than 2% of the total Antarctica visitors visit inland including South Pole. You will fly by airplanes from Punta Arenas (Chile) to Union Glacier or from Cape Town (South Africa) to Whichaway Camp. From there, you can either head to Mount Vinson Base Camp, South Pole Camp or Gould Bay camp during Emperor penguin breeding season (from Nov to early Dec).
Top 5 Reasons to visit Antarctica Inland & South Pole
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The ultimate adventure to explore the most remote and least traveled continent on Earth
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Walk in the footsteps of heroic explorers and meet fellow modern day adventurers
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Fly to Emperor penguin colonies and witness new born baby penguins
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Complete your own Antarctica checklist items (either South Pole, Mount Vinson or just visit Union Glacier and surroundings)
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Totally remove yourself from daily routines and surrender yourself to the beauty of nature
Antarctica Inland Sites
Gould Bay Camp
Gould Bay Camp is located in the southern Weddell Sea. The camp is on frozen sea ice, just in front of the Ronne Ice Shelf, roughly 420 miles (676 km) from main base at Union Glacier, making it one of the most remote camps in the world and the only Antarctic tourist camp on sea ice! Gould Bay Camp is run each year just for the emperor penguin viewing season. The site is very carefully chosen to avoid disturbing the penguins in any way. Tents are set up at least 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the colony.
Gould Bay Camp
Gould Bay Camp is located in the southern Weddell Sea. The camp is on frozen sea ice, just in front of the Ronne Ice Shelf, roughly 420 miles (676 km) from main base at Union Glacier, making it one of the most remote camps in the world and the only Antarctic tourist camp on sea ice! Gould Bay Camp is run each year just for the emperor penguin viewing season. The site is very carefully chosen to avoid disturbing the penguins in any way. Tents are set up at least 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the colony.
Gould Bay Camp
Gould Bay Camp is located in the southern Weddell Sea. The camp is on frozen sea ice, just in front of the Ronne Ice Shelf, roughly 420 miles (676 km) from main base at Union Glacier, making it one of the most remote camps in the world and the only Antarctic tourist camp on sea ice! Gould Bay Camp is run each year just for the emperor penguin viewing season. The site is very carefully chosen to avoid disturbing the penguins in any way. Tents are set up at least 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the colony.
Gould Bay Camp
Gould Bay Camp is located in the southern Weddell Sea. The camp is on frozen sea ice, just in front of the Ronne Ice Shelf, roughly 420 miles (676 km) from main base at Union Glacier, making it one of the most remote camps in the world and the only Antarctic tourist camp on sea ice! Gould Bay Camp is run each year just for the emperor penguin viewing season. The site is very carefully chosen to avoid disturbing the penguins in any way. Tents are set up at least 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the colony.
Mount Vinson Camp
Vinson base camp on the Branscomb Glacier is located at the foot of Mount Vinson to support climbers looking to summit each season. Vinson Base Camp is currently only accessible by ski aircraft departing from Union Glacier, located 95 miles (151 km) away.
Mount Vinson Camp
Vinson base camp on the Branscomb Glacier is located at the foot of Mount Vinson to support climbers looking to summit each season. Vinson Base Camp is currently only accessible by ski aircraft departing from Union Glacier, located 95 miles (151 km) away.
Mount Vinson Camp
Vinson base camp on the Branscomb Glacier is located at the foot of Mount Vinson to support climbers looking to summit each season. Vinson Base Camp is currently only accessible by ski aircraft departing from Union Glacier, located 95 miles (151 km) away.
Mount Vinson Camp
Vinson base camp on the Branscomb Glacier is located at the foot of Mount Vinson to support climbers looking to summit each season. Vinson Base Camp is currently only accessible by ski aircraft departing from Union Glacier, located 95 miles (151 km) away.
South Pole Camp
When the great Polar explorers, Amundsen and Scott, arrived at the South Pole a century ago, there was only the sound of the wind and an endless expanse of white stretching in all directions. Today the South Pole is a crossroads for modern adventurers and polar science. Our South Pole seasonal camp is situated about 0.6 miles (1 km) from the Geographic South Pole Marker and Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station. A flagged route marks the path between our camp and the Pole.
South Pole Camp
When the great Polar explorers, Amundsen and Scott, arrived at the South Pole a century ago, there was only the sound of the wind and an endless expanse of white stretching in all directions. Today the South Pole is a crossroads for modern adventurers and polar science. Our South Pole seasonal camp is situated about 0.6 miles (1 km) from the Geographic South Pole Marker and Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station. A flagged route marks the path between our camp and the Pole.
South Pole Camp
When the great Polar explorers, Amundsen and Scott, arrived at the South Pole a century ago, there was only the sound of the wind and an endless expanse of white stretching in all directions. Today the South Pole is a crossroads for modern adventurers and polar science. Our South Pole seasonal camp is situated about 0.6 miles (1 km) from the Geographic South Pole Marker and Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station. A flagged route marks the path between our camp and the Pole.
South Pole Camp
When the great Polar explorers, Amundsen and Scott, arrived at the South Pole a century ago, there was only the sound of the wind and an endless expanse of white stretching in all directions. Today the South Pole is a crossroads for modern adventurers and polar science. Our South Pole seasonal camp is situated about 0.6 miles (1 km) from the Geographic South Pole Marker and Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station. A flagged route marks the path between our camp and the Pole.
Union Glacier Camp
Union Glacier Camp is a full-service private camp which operates during the Antarctic summer (November through January) and is dismantled at the end of each season. It not only provides accommodations to guests on guided experiences but also serves as a logistics hub, supporting private expeditions and National Antarctic Programs. The camp is located in the spectacular and remote southern Ellsworth Mountains, on the broad expanse of Union Glacier. It is only accessible by air on a naturally occurring blue-ice runway.
Unioin Glacier Camp
Union Glacier Camp is a full-service private camp which operates during the Antarctic summer (November through January) and is dismantled at the end of each season. It not only provides accommodations to guests on guided experiences but also serves as a logistics hub, supporting private expeditions and National Antarctic Programs. The camp is located in the spectacular and remote southern Ellsworth Mountains, on the broad expanse of Union Glacier. It is only accessible by air on a naturally occurring blue-ice runway.
Unioin Glacier Camp
Union Glacier Camp is a full-service private camp which operates during the Antarctic summer (November through January) and is dismantled at the end of each season. It not only provides accommodations to guests on guided experiences but also serves as a logistics hub, supporting private expeditions and National Antarctic Programs. The camp is located in the spectacular and remote southern Ellsworth Mountains, on the broad expanse of Union Glacier. It is only accessible by air on a naturally occurring blue-ice runway.
Unioin Glacier Camp
Union Glacier Camp is a full-service private camp which operates during the Antarctic summer (November through January) and is dismantled at the end of each season. It not only provides accommodations to guests on guided experiences but also serves as a logistics hub, supporting private expeditions and National Antarctic Programs. The camp is located in the spectacular and remote southern Ellsworth Mountains, on the broad expanse of Union Glacier. It is only accessible by air on a naturally occurring blue-ice runway.
Whichaway Camp
Whichaway Camp is unique and the perfect place from which to base your adventure. There are six state-of-the-art sleeping pods that are heated and designed for two people in each. At just over 6m (20ft) in diameter, they are also spacious, with a writing desk, wash area and toilet. The rest of the camp comprises a shower pod, kitchen and three centralized pods that make up the reception, lounge and dining room. While the exterior is made from cutting edge materials, the interior has an old-world feel with rich textures.
Whichaway Camp
Whichaway Camp is unique and the perfect place from which to base your adventure. There are six state-of-the-art sleeping pods that are heated and designed for two people in each. At just over 6m (20ft) in diameter, they are also spacious, with a writing desk, wash area and toilet. The rest of the camp comprises a shower pod, kitchen and three centralized pods that make up the reception, lounge and dining room. While the exterior is made from cutting edge materials, the interior has an old-world feel with rich textures.
Whichaway Camp
Whichaway Camp is unique and the perfect place from which to base your adventure. There are six state-of-the-art sleeping pods that are heated and designed for two people in each. At just over 6m (20ft) in diameter, they are also spacious, with a writing desk, wash area and toilet. The rest of the camp comprises a shower pod, kitchen and three centralized pods that make up the reception, lounge and dining room. While the exterior is made from cutting edge materials, the interior has an old-world feel with rich textures.
Whichaway Camp
Whichaway Camp is unique and the perfect place from which to base your adventure. There are six state-of-the-art sleeping pods that are heated and designed for two people in each. At just over 6m (20ft) in diameter, they are also spacious, with a writing desk, wash area and toilet. The rest of the camp comprises a shower pod, kitchen and three centralized pods that make up the reception, lounge and dining room. While the exterior is made from cutting edge materials, the interior has an old-world feel with rich textures.
Gould Bay Camp
Gould Bay Camp is located in the southern Weddell Sea. The camp is on frozen sea ice, just in front of the Ronne Ice Shelf, roughly 420 miles (676 km) from main base at Union Glacier, making it one of the most remote camps in the world and the only Antarctic tourist camp on sea ice! Gould Bay Camp is run each year just for the emperor penguin viewing season. The site is very carefully chosen to avoid disturbing the penguins in any way. Tents are set up at least 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the colony.
Gould Bay Camp
Gould Bay Camp is located in the southern Weddell Sea. The camp is on frozen sea ice, just in front of the Ronne Ice Shelf, roughly 420 miles (676 km) from main base at Union Glacier, making it one of the most remote camps in the world and the only Antarctic tourist camp on sea ice! Gould Bay Camp is run each year just for the emperor penguin viewing season. The site is very carefully chosen to avoid disturbing the penguins in any way. Tents are set up at least 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the colony.
Gould Bay Camp
Gould Bay Camp is located in the southern Weddell Sea. The camp is on frozen sea ice, just in front of the Ronne Ice Shelf, roughly 420 miles (676 km) from main base at Union Glacier, making it one of the most remote camps in the world and the only Antarctic tourist camp on sea ice! Gould Bay Camp is run each year just for the emperor penguin viewing season. The site is very carefully chosen to avoid disturbing the penguins in any way. Tents are set up at least 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the colony.
Gould Bay Camp
Gould Bay Camp is located in the southern Weddell Sea. The camp is on frozen sea ice, just in front of the Ronne Ice Shelf, roughly 420 miles (676 km) from main base at Union Glacier, making it one of the most remote camps in the world and the only Antarctic tourist camp on sea ice! Gould Bay Camp is run each year just for the emperor penguin viewing season. The site is very carefully chosen to avoid disturbing the penguins in any way. Tents are set up at least 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the colony.
Mount Vinson Camp
Vinson base camp on the Branscomb Glacier is located at the foot of Mount Vinson to support climbers looking to summit each season. Vinson Base Camp is currently only accessible by ski aircraft departing from Union Glacier, located 95 miles (151 km) away.
Mount Vinson Camp
Vinson base camp on the Branscomb Glacier is located at the foot of Mount Vinson to support climbers looking to summit each season. Vinson Base Camp is currently only accessible by ski aircraft departing from Union Glacier, located 95 miles (151 km) away.
Mount Vinson Camp
Vinson base camp on the Branscomb Glacier is located at the foot of Mount Vinson to support climbers looking to summit each season. Vinson Base Camp is currently only accessible by ski aircraft departing from Union Glacier, located 95 miles (151 km) away.
Mount Vinson Camp
Vinson base camp on the Branscomb Glacier is located at the foot of Mount Vinson to support climbers looking to summit each season. Vinson Base Camp is currently only accessible by ski aircraft departing from Union Glacier, located 95 miles (151 km) away.
South Pole Camp
When the great Polar explorers, Amundsen and Scott, arrived at the South Pole a century ago, there was only the sound of the wind and an endless expanse of white stretching in all directions. Today the South Pole is a crossroads for modern adventurers and polar science. Our South Pole seasonal camp is situated about 0.6 miles (1 km) from the Geographic South Pole Marker and Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station. A flagged route marks the path between our camp and the Pole.
South Pole Camp
When the great Polar explorers, Amundsen and Scott, arrived at the South Pole a century ago, there was only the sound of the wind and an endless expanse of white stretching in all directions. Today the South Pole is a crossroads for modern adventurers and polar science. Our South Pole seasonal camp is situated about 0.6 miles (1 km) from the Geographic South Pole Marker and Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station. A flagged route marks the path between our camp and the Pole.
South Pole Camp
When the great Polar explorers, Amundsen and Scott, arrived at the South Pole a century ago, there was only the sound of the wind and an endless expanse of white stretching in all directions. Today the South Pole is a crossroads for modern adventurers and polar science. Our South Pole seasonal camp is situated about 0.6 miles (1 km) from the Geographic South Pole Marker and Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station. A flagged route marks the path between our camp and the Pole.
South Pole Camp
When the great Polar explorers, Amundsen and Scott, arrived at the South Pole a century ago, there was only the sound of the wind and an endless expanse of white stretching in all directions. Today the South Pole is a crossroads for modern adventurers and polar science. Our South Pole seasonal camp is situated about 0.6 miles (1 km) from the Geographic South Pole Marker and Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station. A flagged route marks the path between our camp and the Pole.
Union Glacier Camp
Union Glacier Camp is a full-service private camp which operates during the Antarctic summer (November through January) and is dismantled at the end of each season. It not only provides accommodations to guests on guided experiences but also serves as a logistics hub, supporting private expeditions and National Antarctic Programs. The camp is located in the spectacular and remote southern Ellsworth Mountains, on the broad expanse of Union Glacier. It is only accessible by air on a naturally occurring blue-ice runway.
Unioin Glacier Camp
Union Glacier Camp is a full-service private camp which operates during the Antarctic summer (November through January) and is dismantled at the end of each season. It not only provides accommodations to guests on guided experiences but also serves as a logistics hub, supporting private expeditions and National Antarctic Programs. The camp is located in the spectacular and remote southern Ellsworth Mountains, on the broad expanse of Union Glacier. It is only accessible by air on a naturally occurring blue-ice runway.
Unioin Glacier Camp
Union Glacier Camp is a full-service private camp which operates during the Antarctic summer (November through January) and is dismantled at the end of each season. It not only provides accommodations to guests on guided experiences but also serves as a logistics hub, supporting private expeditions and National Antarctic Programs. The camp is located in the spectacular and remote southern Ellsworth Mountains, on the broad expanse of Union Glacier. It is only accessible by air on a naturally occurring blue-ice runway.
Unioin Glacier Camp
Union Glacier Camp is a full-service private camp which operates during the Antarctic summer (November through January) and is dismantled at the end of each season. It not only provides accommodations to guests on guided experiences but also serves as a logistics hub, supporting private expeditions and National Antarctic Programs. The camp is located in the spectacular and remote southern Ellsworth Mountains, on the broad expanse of Union Glacier. It is only accessible by air on a naturally occurring blue-ice runway.
Whichaway Camp
Whichaway Camp is unique and the perfect place from which to base your adventure. There are six state-of-the-art sleeping pods that are heated and designed for two people in each. At just over 6m (20ft) in diameter, they are also spacious, with a writing desk, wash area and toilet. The rest of the camp comprises a shower pod, kitchen and three centralized pods that make up the reception, lounge and dining room. While the exterior is made from cutting edge materials, the interior has an old-world feel with rich textures.
Whichaway Camp
Whichaway Camp is unique and the perfect place from which to base your adventure. There are six state-of-the-art sleeping pods that are heated and designed for two people in each. At just over 6m (20ft) in diameter, they are also spacious, with a writing desk, wash area and toilet. The rest of the camp comprises a shower pod, kitchen and three centralized pods that make up the reception, lounge and dining room. While the exterior is made from cutting edge materials, the interior has an old-world feel with rich textures.
Whichaway Camp
Whichaway Camp is unique and the perfect place from which to base your adventure. There are six state-of-the-art sleeping pods that are heated and designed for two people in each. At just over 6m (20ft) in diameter, they are also spacious, with a writing desk, wash area and toilet. The rest of the camp comprises a shower pod, kitchen and three centralized pods that make up the reception, lounge and dining room. While the exterior is made from cutting edge materials, the interior has an old-world feel with rich textures.
Whichaway Camp
Whichaway Camp is unique and the perfect place from which to base your adventure. There are six state-of-the-art sleeping pods that are heated and designed for two people in each. At just over 6m (20ft) in diameter, they are also spacious, with a writing desk, wash area and toilet. The rest of the camp comprises a shower pod, kitchen and three centralized pods that make up the reception, lounge and dining room. While the exterior is made from cutting edge materials, the interior has an old-world feel with rich textures.
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