
Emperors & Explorers
Walk with Emperors and Fly to the South Pole
Experience two Antarctic icons in one action-packed adventure. Fly by ski aircraft to the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony on the remote coast of the Weddell Sea. Camp on the same sea ice where thousands of birds come to raise and feed their young. Photograph majestic emperors and their chicks against a spectacular backdrop of ice cliffs,pressure ridges, and icebergs. Fall asleep to a chorus of trumpeting calls and wake to find curious penguins outside your tent.
Fly on to the Geographic South Pole, the most remote destination on Earth. In several hours you’ll cover the distance that took early explorers months of hardship to achieve. History comes alive as you stand at 90° South, the ultimate goal of Amundsen and Scott, who crossed this frozen continent more than 100 years ago. Feel the spirit of determination and discovery that has inspired a century of Antarctic exploration and scientific research.
9-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1
- Fly to Union Glacier, Antarctica
- Receive a welcome tour and get comfortable in your beautiful Antarctic basecamp.
Day 2: Flexible flight day
- If weather conditions permit, fly to the emperor penguin colony.
- Receive a camp tour and review safety and biosecurity procedures.
Gould Bay
- Join experienced guides to view, photograph, and learn about the emperor penguin colony.
- Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and rhythms of the colony.
- Live in comfortable tents, eat communal meals, enjoy Antarctica.
Flexible flight day
- Fly back to Union Glacier, Antarctica
Flexible flight day
- Fly to South Pole
Day 6-8
- Explore Union Glacier with experienced staff.
- Hike and photograph at scenic excursion to surrounding destinations.
- Enjoy a celebratory event to mark your memorable Antarctic experience.
- Learn about historic polar explorers and enjoy local events.
Day 9
- Return to Chile
About The Emperors & Explorers Camps
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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All About Gould Bay
Dive into the life of an emperor penguin while camping on the same sea ice thousands of birds call home at the remote Gould Bay Colony on the Weddell Sea coast.