For the extraordinary challenge or Explorer's Grand Slam
Highlights
- South Pole and Mount Vinson for a Grand Slam
- Climb Antarctica's highest peak
- Breathtaking ice and snow landscapes
- Highly experienced English-speaking polar guide
- Personalized follow-up of your preparation included
- H24 medical hotline during your expedition
- Live expedition coverage for your community
- A human adventure beyond the physical challenge
We combine the ascent of Mount Vinson with reaching the South Pole by ski pulka. Imagine yourself on top of Mount Vinson at 4892 meters, Antarctica's highest peak and one of the most coveted Seven Summits. Majestic snow-capped peaks protect vast glaciers below, and in the distance, snow hugs the sky along a sharply curved horizon. You climb the Branscomb Shoulder Route, which has become the “standard route” with snow-covered slopes averaging 40°, followed by an exposed high plateau and a spectacular summit ridge. Then you ski to the South Pole. This short expedition on a last degree, 111 kilometers and ten days, allows you to reach the South Pole and the American Amundsen-Scott station by pulling your pulka in sometimes extreme climatic conditions. On both expeditions, we are led by a highly experienced English-speaking polar guide. A mythical and pure expedition in every sense of the word, a challenge like no other, in one of the most remote regions on the planet.
Overview
Antarctic expedition to the South Pole...
The geographic South Pole is located on the Antarctic continent, at an altitude of 2835 meters, some 360 kilometers from the Queen Maud Range and 1300 kilometers from the nearest sea. The ice cap at the South Pole is said to be 2700 meters thick.
The first human beings to reach the geographic South Pole were members of the Norwegian expedition led by Roald Amundsen on December 14, 1911. Their rivals in the race to the South Pole, five members of the British Terra Nova expedition led by Royal Navy officer Robert Falcon Scott, reached the Pole a month later, on January 17, 1912. This expedition marks one of the greatest tragedies of polar exploration. Not only did they arrive a month later than Amundsen, and not realize it until they had reached the South Pole, but all the members of the expedition died of cold and starvation on the return journey to the coast of the continent, leaving behind particularly moving written accounts of their ordeal.
The location of the geographic South Pole is indicated by a small sign and a stake in the ice, repositioned every New Year to compensate for glacial drift, which is about 10 meters per year. The sign bears the dates of arrival at the Pole by Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott. At the South Pole is the American Amundsen-Scott station, built in 1956. The coldest temperatures were recorded during the winter of 1957, reaching -74°C... Since its creation, it has always been inhabited.
During the austral winter, the South Pole is plunged into polar night. In summer, the sun is always low in the sky, and most of the light reaching the surface is reflected by the snow. This lack of warmth from the sun, combined with the high altitude of the area (over 2800 m above sea level), makes the South Pole one of the coldest places on earth.
In midsummer (late December and early January), i.e. at the time of our expedition, the average temperature at the South Pole fluctuates between -25°C and -45°C. In mid-winter, the temperature remains constant at around -65°C. The heat record, measured at the Amundsen-Scott base, stands at -12.3°C (December 25, 2011) and the cold record at -82.8°C (June 23, 1982).
The climate at the South Pole is desert-like, with virtually no precipitation (70 mm of snow in water equivalent). Air humidity is almost non-existent. However, winds can be violent.
For this final step towards the South Pole, we fly from Punta Arenas (Chile) to Union Glacier, then from Union Glacier to land at 89 degrees S latitude, after a flight of over 4 hours, for the start of the expedition.
... and at Mount Vinson
Mount Vinson lies in the Ellsworth mountain range, judiciously named the Sentinel Massif, in the heart of Antarctica. The first conquest of the summit took place on December 18, 1966, and for many years there was no second ascent due to its extreme remoteness and difficult access.
In 1985, our partner ALE pioneered logistical support for a private expedition to Mount Vinson, and just over thirty years later, its teams continue to guide climbers to the bottom of the world!
It is one of the 7 Summits imagined by Dick Bass and Franck Wells in 1985. These summits are Everest (8848 m) from the Nepalese south side or the Tibetan north side for Asia, Aconcagua (6962 m) in Argentina for South America, Mount Denali (6190 m), formerly Mac Kinley in Alaska for North America, Kilimanjaro (5895 m) in Tanzania for Africa, Elbrus (5646 m) in Russia for Europe, Mount Vinson (4892 m) in Antarctica and the Carstensz Pyramid (4884 m) or Puncak Jaya in Indonesian Papua for Oceania. The Seven Summits challenge involves climbing the highest peak on each of the seven continents. We chose Messner's list, which favors Elbrus over Mont Blanc and the Carstensz Pyramid over Kosciuszko. According to www.7summits.com, there were just over 400 climbers who had achieved this by the end of 2016. Add the North and South Poles, and the challenge is called the Grand Slam.Expeditions Unlimited can help you complete it.
Despite its relatively low altitude, climbing Mount Vinson is by no means a formality and should not be underestimated.
On the one hand, Mount Vinson's altitude of 4892 meters at these particularly low latitudes, due to the lower atmospheric pressure at the poles, can be compared to a pressure altitude of around 5500 meters at the equator, with the corollary effects on hypoxia. And on the other hand, the summit plateau, even in the austral summer, can be subject to winds that will be able to drop the temperature below -30°C.
Discover our animated itinerary for the ascent of Mount Vinson.
Itinerary
Day 1 to 3: Flight to Punta Arenas, welcome and equipment check-in
Day 1
We arrive at Punta Arenas in Chilean Patagonia. On arrival at the airport, we are met by our partner ALE. We are then driven to our hotel. During these two days, we check our equipment with our guides. We are also invited to a welcome dinner.
Day 4: Bag packing and safety briefing
Day 4
This morning, the ALE team heads back to our hotel to pick up our bags, which will be taken to the plane. The rest of the day is free, and at the end of the day we are invited to a welcome aperitif and safety briefing. We are given a briefing on boarding, the weather and how to get to Union Glacier.
Day 5: Flight to Antarctica
Day 5
Loading of equipment and boarding for Union Glacier. This flight is subject to the vagaries of Antarctic weather and runway conditions. The flight from Punta Arenas will take 4 to 5 hours. After a few hours' flight, we pass the Antarctic Circle and see our first icebergs! An hour before landing, we put on our polar clothes in preparation for the landing.
We are met at the camp and flown to the Vinson base camp. Vinson Base Camp is located at an altitude of 2140 meters on the Branscomb Glacier, and offers a spectacular setting in which to relax and recuperate from the journey to Antarctica, while preparing for the climb ahead. Here we meet our guides, who will accompany us on our ascent. On the first day, our guide takes us on a short acclimatization trek to familiarize us with the Antarctic environment and refine our choice of clothing and equipment for the climb.
We work in a small group, so that our guides can assess each person's strengths and weaknesses, and help us develop a strategy that maximizes everyone's chances of success on the climb. The following day, we take along our personal equipment and a small amount of food and fuel.
Days 6 & 7: Vinson base camp (2140 m)
Day 6
Our group will be climbing the Vinson using the Branscomb Shoulder Route (standard route). The climb generally takes from 5 to 9 days, depending on weather conditions and how quickly team members acclimatize. Most groups set up two intermediate camps on the mountain before attempting the summit. Our climb is a team effort, and at the end of each day, everyone pitches in to set up camp. The pace of the climb and the daily progression plan are set by our guide to ensure everyone's safety and success. We are all roped up together throughout our progress up the mountain because of the risks associated with crevasses.
Days 8 & 9: From base camp (2140 m) to Low Camp (2780 m)
Day 8
From the Vinson base camp, we take the Branscomb glacier up to Low Camp (2780 m). This gentle ascent is ideal for pulling the sledges, allowing us to lighten the load on our rucksack. Usually, when leaving base camp, climbers divide their 18-22 kg load by carrying 30% in the rucksack and 70% in the sled. The ascent to Low Camp takes 4-6 hours and rises 640 meters; a large mess tent restaurant and sleeping tents in a cache await us for our first night on the mountain. Low Camp is in shadow until late morning, and it's normal for people to stay in bed until the sun's rays reach the tents. After a late breakfast, our guide takes us on an excursion to a nearby viewpoint and we take the opportunity to practice and familiarize ourselves with the equipment. Fit groups will be able to climb Pic Knutzen (3373 m), a 5-6 hour round trip from Low Camp.
Day 10: From Low Camp (2780 m) to High Camp (3780 m)
Day 10
When conditions are favorable and the weather forecast calls for stable weather, our group leaves the sleds at Low Camp and climbs to High Camp (3780 m), carrying all equipment in backpacks. From Low Camp to High Camp, the climb is 1000 meters and usually takes groups 6-8 hours to complete. The route takes us up the broad spur at the northern end of Branscomb Ridge, which offers fantastic views of Mount Shinn and the glaciers below. The walk to the start of the fixed ropes takes less than an hour. We then ascend fixed ropes on snow-covered slopes of up to 45°. Snow conditions can vary from soft to hard and wind-blown with patches of ice. The ascent on fixed ropes takes around 4-5 hours. There's a large ledge halfway up where we can stop to rest, eat and quench our thirst. It takes about an hour and a half to walk from the top of the fixed ropes to High Camp, up the gentle slopes of the summit glacier. The latter part of the route can be very windy, so care must be taken to avoid frostbite caused by the cold. Facilities at High Camp are more rudimentary than those at Low Camp. Our guide prepares a simple meal for us in a dedicated cooking shelter and we eat inside our tent or outside, if the weather is calm. The next day is normally spent resting and acclimatizing to the High Camp, to give everyone the best chance of reaching the summit.
Days 11 & 12: From High Camp (3780 m) to Summit (4892 m)
Day 11
We aim to reach the summit on a day with the best possible weather conditions, good visibility and light winds. The positive difference in altitude between High Camp and the summit of Mount Vinson is 1112 meters, and the round trip takes between 9 and 12 hours for most groups. Most of the route follows the gently sloping valley of the Vinson summit, with a short, steeper slope of snow and ice leading to the spectacular, rocky summit ridge. Parts of the route are exposed and may be subject to strong winds. The summit pyramid can be climbed by two routes. The easiest access is via the left (east) ridge, which is less steep than the right (west) ridge. Many teams cross the summit by ascending from the right and descending from the left. Our guide chooses the most appropriate route according to weather conditions and the group's ability. The panorama from the summit is breathtaking. Mounts Gardner, Tyree, Epperly and Shinn dominate the foreground, surrounded by impressive peaks rising from the vast ice cap below. Here, at the summit of Antarctica, the true scale and majesty of the continent is overwhelmingly apparent. We take time to take photos and savor the experience before returning to High Camp.
Day 13: Descent to Base Camp (2140 m)
Day 13
The descent to Vinson Base Camp usually takes a day from High Camp, retracing our route along the fixed ropes and along the Branscomb Glacier. At base camp, we celebrate our summit with a hearty festive meal and a toast to the team.
Days 14 to 16: Return to Union Glacier
Day 14
Vinson Base Camp is in close contact with Union Glacier Camp to identify the best “weather window” for our return flight. Depending on this, we may have a day at the end of our expedition to explore more of Union Glacier's surroundings. We enjoy a hot shower and celebrate our summit with our group again. This is where we commemorate our expedition to Mount Vinson with a certificate.
Days 17 & 18: Expedition preparation
Day 17
Day 19: Flight to Last Degree
Day 19
Days 20 to 24: Expedition to the South Pole
Day 20
Today, we really start our expedition. Our sleds are loaded and balanced. In total, we have eight days to reach the geographic South Pole.
The surface of the ice plateau is sure and wrinkled with the presence of sastrugi (sharp topographical irregularities on a snow surface resulting from wind erosion), the highest of which can reach 50 centimeters in height... We are in the white immensity, blindingly pure and so isolated. The harshness, the austerity, the immensity... There is no other place on earth like what we see day after day.
Theoretically, the weather is fine and dry, with a little wind, and the temperature is still mild for this time of year, between -15 and -30°C. We are progressing, and there are regular breaks for food and water. We feel a little like the first explorers did when they came here almost a century ago.
Every evening and then every morning, the camp routine, filling in our diary and exchanging impressions with a very international team.
Day 25: We reach the South Pole
Day 25
Today, conditions permitting and if we have held on, we will reach the South Pole. We can already see it from 15 kilometers away, as the American Amundsen-Scott station is clearly visible! When we reach the South Pole marker, we circle it (a small world tour!) to celebrate our achievement.
We meet a member of the National Science Foundation (NSF), who will be delighted to show us around the base. We can even pick up a souvenir for our loved ones!
We stay at the South Pole for around 2-3 hours, before being picked up by our plane. We then take a 15' flight, enough time to refuel... and spend the night!
Day 26: Return flight to Union Glacier
Day 26
Today we return to Union Glacier, which we reach at the end of the day. We had to stop again on the way. We are welcomed back with a “sumptuous” dinner (everything remains relative) to celebrate our return.
Day 27: Return flight to Punta Arenas
Day 27
As soon as the weather permits, we load our gear and take off for Punta Arenas, where our team welcomes us and transfers us to the hotel.
Days 28 & 29: Return flight to Europe
Day 28
After breakfast, depending on the plane's departure time, we have some free time to enjoy Punta Arenas a little more. Then our minibus picks us up to take us to the airport. Flight to Europe. Landing on day 17.
END OF EXPEDITION
For reasons that cannot be foreseen at this stage, such as unpredictable weather, the physical fitness or lack of fitness of participants or other circumstancess (customs formalities, road conditions, traffic, landslides, force majeure, etc.), your expedition leader may have to adapt the program, if necessary, to ensure the smooth running of your trip. He remains the sole judge and the one who guarantees your safety. Activity times are given as an indication and may vary from one participant to another.
The itinerary for all our expedition programs, or the ascent program for our high-mountain expeditions, are given here as a guide only. They are flexible enough to adapt to weather conditions with a few contingency days. In any case, you should follow the recommendations of your guide, who may suggest that you cancel your expedition due to weather, safety or physical conditions.
It is important to remember that this is a truly unsupported expedition, and that anything can happen. Expeditions Unlimited, your expedition leader, your guide or our local teams can in no way be held responsible.
Any costs incurred as a result of a change in the expedition schedule (extra nights' accommodation, extra flights) will be borne by the participants and not by the organizers. "Contingency days" refer to the expedition in the strict sense of the term (base camp/base camp in the mountains, departure point/exit point on a traverse, etc.).
Any early return of the expedition or of certain members only (early success, abandonment, etc.), generating costs for accommodation, meals, changes to air tickets or other activities not provided for in this program, will be charged in full to the participants.
Trip notes
Guiding
For these two expeditions in one, you are guided by an English-speaking mountain guide, experienced in the mountain and polar environment. He helps you set up the camps, and with the carrying from base camp for the Vinson. However, you need to take care of your own personal belongings and altitude food (which will be distributed at base camp).
On the Vinson in particular, the pace of the climb and the daily progression plan are set by your guide, and are geared to the safety and success of your expedition.
For unpredictable reasons at this stage, like adverse weather conditions, insufficient physical condition of participants, insufficient competencies of participants related to the intended activities, your guide may decide to adjust the intended program and/or activities. At all times, his decision will be final on all matters likely to affect the safety and well-being of the trip.
Difficulty level
Level rated: difficult
This program is aimed at participants in good physical shape, with a significant sport practice, endurance in particular, holding a strong mental to face difficulties that are unforeseen by nature.
To climb the Vinson, you need to have significant mountaineering experience, as well as active hiking, trekking or mountaineering experience, to be as self-sufficient as possible. You'll need to be able to progress with your own rope party or roped up with your guide, and to know how to handle ropes. You'll need to carry some gear, initially divided between the pulka and the rucksack between base camp and Low Camp. As mentioned above, you'll need to carry around twenty kilos, of which 30% should be in the rucksack and 70% in the sled. From Low Camp to High Camp, you'll need a rucksack weighing less than 15 kg.
The 4892 meter altitude of Mount Vinson at these particularly low latitudes, due to the lower atmospheric pressure at the poles, can be compared to a pressure altitude of around 5500 meters at the equator, with the corollary effects on hypoxia.
For the South Pole expedition, participants carry their own loads in pulkas, which weigh close to 60 kg at the start. No special technical skills are required. Experience of the Far North and Nordic ski touring is of course a plus.
Weather conditions can also deteriorate, and even at the time of this expedition, i.e. during the austral summer, temperatures can become very negative, from -20°C to -30°C, or even lower, particularly on the Vinson summit plateau, where -40°C can be reached.
All in all, it is essential to be well prepared, both physically and mentally, given the hostile environment (remoteness, cold, bad weather, discomfort), and medically, to optimize your chances of success. Team spirit is also essential. Each participant is responsible for applying safety rules, looking after his or her own equipment and maintenance, setting up camp and preparing meals. As always in this type of project, the key to success is teamwork and team spirit.
As a reminder, the language of the expedition is English, so a basic knowledge of the language is a must.
Participation in the preparation days is strongly recommended. You will also be asked to provide an expedition / trek / sports CV for each participant, enabling us to measure the participant's ability to successfully complete the project with a high probability. No medical certificate is required for participants under 65. Preparatory mountaineering courses at our École de l'Aventure can be a great asset, both for building confidence and for gaining autonomy.
Technical difficulty
Mountaineering level: PD like... A little difficult (Peu Difficile in French)
In this program, the use of mountaineering equipment (crampons, harness, ice ax, ropes, etc.) is necessary and the route tackled may involve small difficulties, whether it is a little more inclined during glacier mountaineering, height of the walls, the length and the continuity of the efforts. It is therefore aimed at rough beginners who already have a little experience in mountaineering, who have already completed a few ascents of this level or slightly below. The mountaineering courses at our Adventure School from three days are for you. And this technical rating applies of course to normal weather conditions: the difficulty can increase in the event of bad conditions, fresh snow on rocks, insufficient or lack of quality of ice , etc. Likewise, the situation changes radically, for the same technical level, with the altitude, the weight of the bag, the lack of equipment on the route, the fatigue associated with the approach if it is long, the environment, if particularly hostile, etc.
Compagnies aériennes internationales
We leave with ALE from Punta Arenas and then from Union Glacier. They take care of the logistics, which account for over 80% of the total cost of this expedition. If international flights are not included in the price, we can book them for you free of charge. Scheduled airlines to Punta Arenas include Aerolíneas Argentinas, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa, etc.
We have chosen ALE to handle the air logistics, so it's also with ALE that you contract for these logistics. You must therefore sign all their documents (registration form; medical form; liability waiver) and accept their general and special conditions of sale, as well as proving that you have repatriation and health insurance. We can of course assist you in providing these documents.
Accommodations
We can provide you with a list of hotels in Punta Arenas for booking purposes. We can also make reservations on your behalf. Then, camping at Union Glacier, then from base camp, in double North Face VE25 expedition tents. A kitchen crew will be permanently installed at base camp and at Low Camp in Vinson. For the South Pole expedition, in double tunnel tents during the expedition.
Meals
Full board throughout the trip, except in Punta Arenas. During the expedition, meals are prepared by the cook at Union Glacier and up to the Vinson Low Camp, using imported products. Then, after Low Camp or during the South Pole expedition, freeze-dried rations ensure the best nutritional/weight/size balance. These rations include coffee and tea, cereals, mashed potatoes, soups, broths, Chinese noodles, freeze-dried dishes, snacks, etc. in vacuum-packed, space-saving pre-packs.
Transfers / Transport
Transfers to and from the airport, and to and from the expedition starting point, are provided by minibus by our local teams.
Group size
The group is composed of 1 to 12 participants maximum. The number of participants is deliberately limited to allow for greater immersion, to avoid embarrassing our hosts, and to develop freedom and flexibility. However, the maximum number may be exceeded if the last person to register wishes to travel with one or more other people. The services will not be modified, and the conditions of the trip will remain the same.
Equipment
Personal equipment is not provided. However, a complete list is provided to allow you to check that you are taking what is necessary.
All logistical equipment is provided, including individual tents, mess tents, gas heating for the evenings, shower and toilet tents, as well as all collective and individual cooking equipment, stoves and more. Your support team will have a satellite phone to keep in touch with the outside world, as well as communications and safety equipment, a geolocation beacon, etc. The camps are permanently linked by radio. Expeditions Unlimited will also provide you with an Iridium telephone to enable you to contact us at any time, for technical or medical reasons. Other personal equipment is not provided. A complete list is given below, and will be added to during our expedition preparation meetings.
Our commitments to sustainable development
Our commitment to a better planet has been a reality since the beginning of our story but we always need to do more and better. Please find out more about our charter and our commitments in terms of sustainable development. We have drafted our charter and take action through six themes on which we act as concretely as possible, most often with you: social equity and cultural respect, preservation of water, waste management in expedition, protection of biodiversity, raise public awareness on these subjects and finally, the optimization and recovery of CO2 emissions.
Regarding carbon emissions, most of which are due to air travel, we calculated and communicated in 2018 on the carbon footprint of each of our programs, expressed in tonnes of CO2.
These calculations made us aware of the importance of the total carbon emissions generated by our activity. Also, we have committed in 2022 to a carbon reduction that we believe is unprecedented in the tourism industry, aiming to reduce the total emissions of our activity by 5% per year, taking 2019 as the reference year (3,430 tonnes of CO2). This commitment is in line with the trajectory of the Paris climate agreements of 2015, the current benchmark. Thus, in 2030, we commit ourselves not to exceed 2,160 tonnes of C02. Thus, our maximum “carbon” budget for 2024 is 2,950 tonnes and for 2025, this budget will be reduced to 2,800 tonnes. And so on until 2030. To find out more about all of our calculations and our commitments in terms of reducing our carbon emissions.
In addition, since 2019, we have been encouraging you when you book for your journey to contribute with a donation to an independent NGO, among the two we have selected that share the commitments made in our charter. We matched the amount of this donation to this program's carbon footprint. Thus, the journey you are considering generates 5,89 tons of CO2, which corresponds to a 100% donation of €177 for an estimated value today of €30 per tonne of CO2. This donation remains of course optional and you can decide to give between nothing and 100% of this amount. Since 2019, including covid years of 2020 and 2021, we have been able to collect thanks to you nearly €7,000 for these associations.
Please do not hesitate to come back to us with any questions you might have regarding this carbon footprint mechanism, our other sustainable développement commitments or even to share with us your experience through a chat or a mail at contact@secret-planet.com.
Departures and pricing
Please find below all dates and prices for this expedition. Prices are quoted "from" and may be adjusted notably according to the number of participants (see trip notes for details). Please note that dates and prices for years beyond 2024, when given, are for guidance only and are subject to change and readjustment to take account of current economic realities.
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- Return flights from Punta Arenas to Union Glacier
- 25 kilos baggage allowance plus one carry-on bag measuring no more than (46cm x 41cm x 26cm) between Punta Arenas and Union Glacier
- Flight from Union Glacier to 89° South
- Flight from South Pole to Union Glacier
- Return flight from Union Glacier to Vinson Base Camp
- Welcome dinner on arrival in Punta Arenas and celebration dinner at Union Glacier
- Airport/hotel transfers in Punta Arenas
- Full-board meals during the expedition
- Base camp food supply
- Base camp equipment: fully equipped kitchen tent, mess tent for meals, toilet tent, table and chairs
- Cooks and helpers at Union Glacier and Vinson base camp
- Tents for two, freeze-dried food, stoves and fuel
- English-speaking mountain guide with extensive polar experience
- Collective equipment required for the ascent (fixed ropes, moorings)
- Individual equipment required for the South Pole expedition (pulka, harness)
- Personal satellite phone with one hour of free telecommunications
- Taxes and permits for ascent, rights of way for fixed ropes and other government taxes
- Medical follow-up by Ifremmont during the expedition (see above)
- Preparation days in France (practical, medical)
- Live expedition coverage for your community (supply of InReach beacon, IridiumGo and subscriptions, LivExplorer service configuration)
Price does not include
- International flight to/from Punta Arenas
- Hotel accommodation and full board in Punta Arenas
- Consular fees (visa)
- Excess baggage over the 25-kilo allowance between Punta Arenas and Union Glacier will be charged locally at US$75/kg.
- Any customs taxes upon arrival in Chile
- Import taxes for satellite phones, professional communications equipment and commercial filming
- Expenses related to shifts in shipment schedule (additional nights' accommodation, air supplements)
- Expenses related to the early return of the expedition or of certain members only (early success, abandonment, etc.), generating costs for accommodation, meals, changes to air tickets or other activities not included in this program.
- Tips for guides, to be shared with other participants to your satisfaction.
- Hotel nights, full board and other personal expenses during preparation days in France (practical, medical).
- Pre-acclimatization protocol developed with Ifremmont and Sport Altitude (personalization, advice, follow-up, equipment) as described above.
- Personal equipment, including individual mountaineering and polar gear
- Drinks and all personal expenses (personal visits, cabs, souvenirs, dry-cleaning, etc.)
- Travel and expedition insurance (assistance, evacuation and repatriation)
Your custom expedition
We put our expertise, our knowledge of the terrain, our creativity, our experience, the quality of our guides and the reliability of our partners at your service to build your custom expedition. We can also personalize an expedition to your wishes as soon as you form a "closed" group, whatever the number of participants.
This means that, unless you authorize us to do otherwise, no outside participants join you, and we can personalize your expedition by adapting it to your own pace, with the program extensions you desire, a higher level of comfort, certain activities, other encounters, etc.
Every expedition of this type is subject to a specific quotation. To get in touch with us now, please fill in the short questionnaire below. One of our experts will get back to you to refine your request and make you a proposal.
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