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Antarctic Odyssey

ANTARCTIC ODYSSEY

THE HEART OF ANTARCTICA

Embark on a journey to the remote interior of the great white continent. Antarctica is a land of extremes and only a select few have the opportunity to visit the highest, driest, windiest, coldest continent on earth! Immerse yourself in the ultimate wilderness, surrounded by pristine views, untouched spaces, and profound silence. Custom dates available upon inquiry.

As the ‘Odyssey’ name implies, embark on a custom voyage to the remote interior of the great white continent. Antarctica is a land of extremes and only a select few have the opportunity to visit the highest, driest, windiest, coldest continent on earth! Immerse yourself in the ultimate wilderness, surrounded by pristine views, untouched spaces, and profound silence. Enjoy 24-hour daylight and gain an appreciation for the land that has drawn explorers, adventurers, and scientists for over a century.

Live on a glacier where the ice is almost 5,000 ft (1500 m) thick and explore all of the landscapes this unique environment has to offer. Our experienced guides will tailor daily excursions to suit your personal goals. You’ll have the opportunity to hike over waves of blue-ice, ski across frozen sastrugi, or tour the polar wilderness aboard a snowmobile. Then hop aboard one of our ski equipped aircraft for a spectacular scenic flight over the Ellsworth Mountains.

5 days at union glacier

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.
  • Enjoy a celebratory event to mark your memorable Antarctic experience.

Day 5

  • RETURN TO CHILE

Upcoming Departures

Dec 14, 2025
Dec 14, 2026
Custom Dates Available Upon Inquiry
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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.

A snowy campsite in Antarctica with colorful tents scattered across a white landscape, set against snow-covered mountains. Supported by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, the scene glows under a bright, partly cloudy sky with the sun shining.
Union Glacier Camp

Union Glacier Camp

What’s Included

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Airport transfers in Punta Arenas, Chile
A large white check mark inside a solid green circle, symbolizing approval or confirmation—like a stamp of success on an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions journey to the South Pole.
Round trip flight to Antarctica from Punta Arenas
A large white check mark inside a solid green circle, symbolizing approval or confirmation—like a stamp of success on an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions journey to the South Pole.
Meals and tented accommodation in Antarctica
A large white check mark inside a solid green circle, symbolizing approval or confirmation—like a stamp of success on an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions journey to the South Pole.
Antarctic guides and lecturers
A large white check mark inside a solid green circle, symbolizing approval or confirmation—like a stamp of success on an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions journey to the South Pole.
Celebration event and Certificate of Achievement
A large white check mark inside a solid green circle, symbolizing approval or confirmation—like a stamp of success on an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions journey to the South Pole.
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

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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Three people ride fat-tire bikes on snow near the South Pole, dressed in winter jackets, gloves, and sunglasses, with snowy mountains and a clear sky in the background.
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Dec 14 2025

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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

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