A pioneer of luxury travel in Antarctica, White Desert has launched its newest itinerary – The Happiest Day; guests can celebrate special occasions with a truly rare backdrop, such as birthdays, anniversaries, and for the first time, the opportunity for wedding celebrations on ice.
For centuries, access to the interior of Antarctica is still only for the very few, and the precious opportunity lies in White Desert. The breathtaking scape sets the perfect scene for an exclusive group of up to 12 friends or family looking to turn a ‘Happiest Day’ into the journey of a lifetime.
Regardless of the length of the trip, all guests will commence their trips from Cape Town, enjoying the hospitality of a boutique hotel partner before boarding one of White Desert’s private jets to Antarctica.
This year, White Desert has reported a rise in enquiries for weddings and intimate, unique adventures with their closest friends and family. Curated considerately, The Happiest Day itinerary can be tailored to each group to tie into their celebrations, with the option of a one-day trip, five-day trip, or seven-day trip.
For the ultimate celebration, White Desert can fly guests in for one spectacular day under 24 hours of Antarctic summer daylight. Those celebrating recent nuptials can arrive for a wedding breakfast on ice, with a wedding cake cutting ceremony and champagne served from White Desert’s Snow Lounge.
For those wishing to celebrate other occasions, White Desert can arrange bespoke meals with 10,000-year-old ice cocktails alongside a host of exciting activities including zip lining, exploring iridescent ice tunnels and fat-biking amongst spires of rock jutting from the ice floor.
Guests extending their trip will be looked after in style; new for 2022 is Echo, White Desert’s modern eco-camp, offering six heated, cutting-edge bedrooms with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, and interiors featuring retro space-age detailing and luxurious furnishings. The camp has been designed to be dismantled without a trace, leaving no more than a transitory impact on Antarctica.
Rates start from $250,000 for an exclusive group of 12 pax and include return flights & transfers from Cape Town to Antarctica, all accommodation, food & beverages, activities and some gifts. Environmentally conscious at its core, White Desert Antarctica has pledged to use $1,000 per person per trip on its conservation and sustainability initiatives.
More info: www.white-desert.com
