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Antarctic Loppet

Antarctic Loppet

Celebrate Antarctica's Skiing History

Cross-country skiing has a long and storied heritage in Antarctica. Amundsen’s team was the first to reach the South Pole and their skiing ability was a key element to their success. ALE is proud to offer our newest experience to celebrate this key element of Antarctica’s heritage and invites cross-country skiing enthusiasts to be a part of modern sporting history.

The term Loppet is Scandinavian in origin and refers to a long-distance cross-country skiing event. Whether you are an elite athlete looking to push yourself in a new environment, or a cross-country skiing enthusiast seeking adventure on the White Continent, the Antarctic Loppet provides an incredible opportunity like no other. ALE’s exclusive travel itinerary offers guests the opportunity to learn from specially curated lectures, compete in the timed Antarctic cross-country skiing events, and take part in guided excursions to some stunning Union Glacier locations. Personal ski time and a celebratory event round out this experience which honors cross-country skiing as an important aspect of Antarctic history.

5-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1

  • Fly to Union Glacier, Antarctica
  • Receive a welcome tour and get comfortable in your beautiful Antarctic basecamp

Day 2-4

  • Explore Union Glacier with experienced staff
  • Hike and photograph at scenic excursion to surrounding destinations
  • Learn about historic polar explorers and enjoy local events
  • Participate in time cross-country ski events on groomed routes
  • Enjoy a celebratory event to mark your memorable Antarctic experience

Day 5

  • Return To Chile

Upcoming Departures

Dec 14, 2025
Dec 14, 2026
Available
Available

About Union Glacier Camp

Crafted for the extremes, our Antarctic camps are a testament to precision engineering and logistical mastery. Whether you’re staying at Union Glacier Camp nestled by Mount Rossman, or traveling to one of our remote camps, each site is powered by renewable energy systems and supported by expert field staff trained in polar operations. Refined with our nearly half a century of experience in the interior of Antarctica, our camps are optimized for safety, sustainability, and a once-in-a-lifetime immersive experience.

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Union Glacier Camp

Union Glacier Camp

What’s Included

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Airport transfers in Punta Arenas, Chile
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Round trip flight to Antarctica from Punta Arenas
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Meals and tented accommodation in Antarctica
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Antarctic guides and lecturers
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Celebration event and Certificate of Achievement
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Checked luggage up to 55 lb (25 kg) plus skis

What’s Not Included

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Commercial flights to and from Punta Arenas
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Airport transfers outside of Punta Arenas
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Meals and accommodation in Punta Arenas
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Additional flights within Antarctica
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Personal equipment and clothing
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Expenses incurred due to delays
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Luggage over 55 lb (25 kg)
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Satellite phone charges
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Insurance coverage—personal, medical, evacuation, or otherwise
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All About Union Glacier

Since 1987, we have flown modern day explorers to the interior of Antarctica to experience truly unique landscapes and take on incredible adventures. We will work closely with you to create your own a once in a lifetime journey. We offer several experiences around our main camp at Union Glacier to match your specific interests.

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It was a great trip from the beginning with you to the plane at Punta with Rene. Outstanding could be the only comment that we could make.

Tom Crane
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Thank you very much for helping me to get to Antarctica. It was a great trip and ALE was so well organized. I think I lost my soul to the ice.

Correne Coetzer
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Now after some while I realize what a great time I had during the whole trip both in Chile and Antarctica. The delay we had was not a delay, it was anticipation of a real adventure and I enjoyed it too. I appreciate very much your efforts and professionalism in preparing and managing this very complicated logistic operation. I was even more pleased dealing with your team which creates very friendly and warm air in the cold environment.

Alexandr Drozdkov
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I wanted to personally thank you and your team for a exceptional season on the ice. In my opinion the whole affair was faultless to a tee... even the bubbles in the champene you provided us on our return from the pole were of the correct diameter.

Jonathan Bradshaw
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I have traveled for over 75 years to many extremely remote places and without a doubt Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions is the best logistics company I've ever worked with... If you want to travel to Antarctica and really see and experience the place, ALE is your best choice as a travel partner. They have my highest recommendation-5 STARS. “Thank You” ALE for exceeding all my expectations and giving me the experience of a lifetime.

Bruce D. Silversteign M. D.
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Beginning with the entire onboarding process, the quality of the people at ALE stood out. From the early emails to the final pre-departure steps in Punta Arenas, each transition felt smooth and clear... From the perspective of the “adventure experience” I was awestruck every waking moment that I was there.

Jeff Jones