White Desert
Halley, Antarctica, Antarctica · Virtuoso · 2025 benefits
Responsible - Inspiring - Established Founded in 2005 by record-breaking polar explorers, WHITE DESERT ANTARCTICA is the only company in the world that takes you by luxury private aircraft into the interior of the Great White Continent. We continue to expand whilst staying true to our principles of adventure and environmentally responsible travel. Departing from Cape Town, you’ll travel in comfort and style to the continent’s only luxury eco-camps where you’ll enjoy incredible environmentally-conscious experiences that include visiting the emperor penguins, the Geographic South Pole, mountain climbing, yoga and exploring ice tunnels. Having won the World Travel Awards seven times, the camp…
WHITE DESERT earns every ounce of its title as the most remote luxury camp on the planet. Join the ranks of previous guests like Prince Harry and Bear Grylls as you settle into your eco-friendly and unexpectedly opulent spherical cabin. Savour gourmet meals prepared by your private chef, enjoy a sauna with view of the glacier, sip cocktails by the fire, and cross off bucket list adventures like visiting the South Pole, ice climbing, hiking over ice waves, and coming face-to-face with 28,000 emperor penguins.
What you get booking it through us (2025 benefits)
- Upgrade not applicable for this property
- Daily breakfast provided for up to two guests per accommodation
- Donations of $100 USD per Virtuoso guest are made to guests choice of either The Ocean Clean-Up or The White Desert Foundation
- Early check-in and late checkout, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Due to Antarctica’s harsh weather conditions, WHITE DESERT only opens its doors to guests for set departures in November through early February, so be sure to book these exclusive trips early.
The property, in facts
| Where | Whichaway, Halley, Antarctica, Antarctica |
|---|---|
| Category | Lodge / Safari |
| Property type | Lodge, Ranch, Camp |
| Rooms | 12 |
| Room types | 2 |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | Adventure, Ecotourism, Seclusion |
| Sustainability | Carbon Neutral Company by Natural Capital Partners |
Rooms and suites
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