Flight to South Pole

Moscow - Punta Arenas (Chile) - Patriot Hills (Antarctica) - South Pole - Patriot Hills - Punta Arenas - Moscow

The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole  is one of the two points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface. It is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth and lies on the opposite side of the Earth from the North Pole. Situated on the continent of Antarctica, it is the site of the United States Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, which was established in 1956 and has been permanently staffed since that year. In our program we visit so-called the Ceremonial South Pole, it is an area set aside for photo opportunities at the South Pole Station. It is located a short distance from the Geographic South Pole, and consists of a metallic sphere on a plinth, surrounded by the flags of the Antarctic Treaty signatory states.

Briefing followed by refreshments in Punta Arenas before departure

Transfers to/from airport in Punta Arenas

Return flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica

All programmed flights within Antarctica

Meals and accommodations while in Antarctica

Celebration dinner

Supporting staff: guides and physician

Guided day outings from Patriot Hills

Luggage allowance up to 55lbs (25kg) on Punta Arenas - Patriot Hills flight.

Flights to and from Punta Arenas other than to Patriot Hills

Meals and accommodation in Punta Arenas

Transfers in Punta Arenas other than for the Antarctic flights

Personal equipment and clothing (polar clothing is available for rent from ANI)

Additional expenses while in Punta Arenas due to delays

Overweight on the Antarctic flights

Satellite phone while in Antarctica

Any kind of personal insurance