Explorer Camp
Explorer sits beneath the iconic profile of T-Rex Mountain, surrounded by sweeping ice fields that stretch to the horizon. From the moment you arrive, there is a sense of purpose and possibility — this is where journeys begin.
Designed for those who seek authentic adventure, the camp embraces purposeful simplicity. Heated bedroom tents open onto vast, ever-changing vistas, giving each morning a renewed sense of discovery. This Alpine-style camp captures the spirit of exploration in its most elemental form — bold in its setting, minimal in its footprint, and deeply connected to Antarctica’s raw wilderness.
Explorer serves as the ideal launch point for our signature South Pole expedition — and a celebration of what it means to venture boldly into the world’s last great wilderness.
Camp Amenities
- Heated pod, with electric blankets and hot-water bottles
- Private toilet and washing facilities, with shared communal shower facilities
- Nova coffee machine, kettle and a selection of teas
- Storage for clothes and personal belongings
- International power points
- Floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interior with natural light and open the pod to the world outside
- Writing desk
Captain Scott would have traded in his reindeer boots to experience Antarctica this way!
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Co-Founder and CEO
The details of Explorer
Highlights
Ice Climbing
Experience the thrill of scaling frozen waterfalls and ice formations in one of the most pristine environments on Earth.
Dining
Fresh ingredients are flown in weekly, prepared by gourmet chefs and paired with wines made for this unique atmosphere.
Expeditions
Embark on guided expeditions across the Antarctic landscape, from hiking across the glacier to climbing Nunatuks.
Ice Cinema
Enjoy a film at the Aurora Movie Theatre with popcorn and drinks from the Ice Bar.
How You'll Spend Your Days — Our Camp Activities
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Descend glacier walls, roped in and guided every step of the way.
Rappelling
Ice Climbing
Glacier Trek
Nunatak Hike
Biking
Rockclimbing
Zipline
Ice Caves
Cross-Country Ski (on request)
Rappelling
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Descend glacier walls, roped in and guided every step of the way.
Ice Climbing
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Scale towering ice walls, led by expert guides on the world's most remote terrain.
Glacier Trek
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Trek breathtaking polar terrain, crampons crunching on ancient ice, in a landscape few will ever reach.
Nunatak Hike
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Hike to the summit of an ancient rock formation rising from Antarctica's ice sheet.
Biking
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Ride through this polar wilderness on fat tyres.
Rockclimbing
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Scale the rock formations that pierce Antarctica's ice sheet, rising from the frozen plateau to meet the sky.
Zipline
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Fly across Antarctica on our zipline, with nothing but ice and sky in every direction.
Ice Caves
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Step inside a world of crystalline formations, where light refracts through ancient ice, glittering and leaving you mesmerised at every turn.
Cross-Country Ski (on request)
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Ski across the vast wilderness under open skis.
Our Trips
