A tailor-made journey through the heart of a frozen continent

This exclusive Last-Degree-Expedition, brings you to the South Pole

The South Pole is one of those legendary places - similar to the North Pole or Mount Everest - that captured the world's imagination for decades before it was ever reached.

Standing at the southernmost point of our planet, in the heart of a vast ice-covered continent, is an unparalleled experience - one that few others can match. On our Last Degree Tour expedition we start from the 89th parallel and move step by step towards the south pole.

Highlights

  • ·Travel to Camp Union Glacier, the southernmost adventure camp in the world

  • Experience days of "Antarctic silence" on skis

  • Move through the heart of an immense continent, almost completely covered in ice

  • Experience the midnight sun and the unique light conditions

  • Starting point is the South Pole

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Expedition Essentials

Possible Dates:  

4 December 2025 - 22 January 2026

15 December 2025 - 2 January 2026

1 January 2026 – 19 January 2026

Special: Exclusive ski expedition; Last degree to the South Pole

On request: It is also possible to combine this tour with the ascent of the highest mountain in Antarctica, Mount Vinson.

Trip duration: 19 days

Getting there: Arrival via Punta Arenas (Chile), then Union Glacier (Antarctica), and finally the South Pole, where we begin our expedition toward Mount Vinson.

Requirements: This is a challenging and lengthy expedition with skis, complete with sledges and a tent. Physical health and fitness are required as well as team spirit and expedition experience.

Equipment: Ulrich Expeditions will provide you with most of the expedition equipment. Thomas Ulrich has perfected many parts of the equipment himself.  As an expedition participant, you will be equipped by Ulrich Expeditions in the same way as the very top polar exploreres are today. You only need to bring a few items of equipment yourself. Ulrich Expeditions will provide you with a detailed equipment list.

Prices: (target price per person 2026)

  • CHF 85’750

Included in the price: The above amount includes flights, hotel accommodation, permits and meals according to the itinerary you will receive.

Not included: Personal equipment (according to the equipment list). Snowkites, skis and boots for kiting. Personal health, accident and evacuation insurance for the polar region.  Cancellation insurance. Additional costs due to postponements and/or delays caused by external circumstances (e.g. weather or flight delays). Additional voluntary activities.

Expedition Details

Starting Point. Our journey will take us via Punta Arenas in South America on a special plane to Camp Union Glacier on the Antarctic continent. From there, we continue on a smaller plane to the 89th parallel. From here, we switch to our skis and our Last Degree Tour begins.

Towards the South Pole. In the heart of the vast Antarctic continent, we advance day by day toward the South Pole. In November, temperatures can drop to -35 degrees Celsius. On average, we walk 8-11 hours a day, with short breaks every hour. Each of us pulls a sledge carrying our luggage and some of the group's equipment. After about ten days, we will reach the South Pole. We’ll celebrate this milestone in style before flying back to Union Glacier and returning to South America.

“It’s just as the early explorers experienced it.”

“Silence: This simple word takes on an entirely new meaning.”