In Antarctica, a lunar ecosystem

Founded by adventurers Patrick and Robin Woodhead, White Desert, a carbon neutral company since 2007, offers ordinary (very rich) mortals the chance to explore the interior of Antarctica. And feel the excitement terra incognita.

The camp

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Made of fiberglass composite, “Echo was designed to be dismantled without leaving any trace, without having any impact on Antarctica.”

Interior

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Base camp with central living room, dining room, six pods. Comfortable, technological and luxurious double rooms decorated with photographs of astronaut Terry Wirths.

Experiences

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The infinity of ice fields for the playground – hiking or cycling (fat bike), Skiing, snowmobiling, 4×4 arctic trucks… Ice climbing and mountain climbing nunatak

Localization

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GPS coordinates 71°32’47” S 8°50’11”. White Desert is the only operator that flies its guests directly on a SAF (Sustainable Avion Fuel) flight from South Africa to Antarctica.

The journey

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From €66,000 (including €1,000 donated to sustainable development) per person in a double room, with return flights from Cape Town to Antarctica, 5 days inclusive.

White-desert.com

Source: Le Figaro

Ashley

I’m Ashley Mark, a news website author for Buna Times. I specialize in writing articles about current trends and breaking news stories. With my passion for uncovering the truth behind every story, I strive to bring readers the most up-to-date information available.