The Emperor Penguin has an incredible life, from raising their chicks in one of the coldest places on earth, to spending months eating in the sea. We are so fortunate to spend days with this colony, soaking up all the beauty and personality within this beautiful community. 📸:

Whether carving powder in Connell Canyon or skiing the final 60 nautical miles to the South Pole, ALE’s ski trips offer something for both the alpine and cross country skier. 📸: Wilson Cheung, David Rootes

With over 35 years of experience, ALE has supported 95% of modern expeditions. From scientific research to solo crossings, our logistics make the impossible more plausible. 📸: Chris Michel

While our Emperor penguin trips are just about full for this season, we are already accepting booking for the 2026 season. It’s a trip that our guests say is the trip of a lifetime. 📸: Alice Wang

How do you get to the South Pole with ALE? Fly from Punta Arenas, Chile, to our main camp in the interior of Antarctica: Union Glacier. From here, enjoy the camp and all the amenities (even showers and 3 square meals a day!). Fly only a few hours via our ski-equipped aircraft to

This Antarctic sanctuary offers king beds, private patios, and chef-crafted meals. Adventure by day, wine and warmth by night. . Three Glaciers Retreat is out most private trip to Antarctica where you can stay in luxurious tents inspired by adventure.

We understand that summiting a peak is more than just getting to the top. The months and years of preparation, skill sharpening, practice, more practice, and tough decisions, create great mountaineers. Our guides have been through it all, and from working in the Himalayas to the

From shimmering blue ice to towering peaks, ALE takes you deep into the untouched heart of the continent. This is not just the edge of the Earth, it’s the epicenter of polar wonder. 📸: Chris Michel

At Gould Bay, ALE offers the only multi-day trip at a camp near an emperor penguin colony. Witness chicks huddling, adults calling, and the raw beauty of life on the sea ice. #EmperorPenguins . 📸: Alice Wang, Russ Hepburn, Robert Gensler

Cruise ships skim the edge of Antarctica, offering glimpses of its coastline. But the continent’s soul lies inland, where ALE takes you. From Union Glacier to the South Pole, experience vast silence, surreal landscapes, and the legacy of polar explorers. This isn’t sightseeing.

Ski the final 60 nautical miles to the South Pole, retracing the steps of explorers Amundsen and Scott. Haul your sled across the high polar plateau, face the biting cold and altitude, and arrive at 90°S by your own strength. 📸: Chris Michel, Carl Avey, Dylan Taylor

Our 3 reasons to explore the interior of Antarctica: The South Pole, beautiful scenery, and so many adventure opportunities.

If you have not read a first-hand account from someone who has traveled to the South Pole, you’re in for a treat. Our very own travel specialist, Miri, ditched her desk for a pair of snow boots and embarked on the ultimate trip-of-a-lifetime to the South Pole. With top tips for

Emperor penguins are uniquely adapted to survive Antarctic harsh conditions when temperatures can drop down to a bone chilling -50°C and with winds of up to 200km/hr. They have two layers of feathers, a good reserve of fat, and proportionally smaller beaks and flippers than other

On November 1, 1911, Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his team departed Cape Evans, Antarctica, beginning their fateful journey to the South Pole. This marked the second phase of the British Terra Nova Expedition’s push southward, a moment steeped in ambition, tension, and

Why travel with us? Pioneering Innovation: ALE is the continent’s first and most experienced deep-field Antarctic Tour Operator. We’ve supported over 95% of modern Antarctic expeditions. Unmatched Capabilities: Our logistics hub, Union Glacier, is the farthest south of any Tour

If you crave solitude, challenge, and surreal beauty, Antarctica is your next destination. The most remote and pristine continent on Earth, you’ll ski beautiful slopes surrounded by towering mountains, vast glaciers, and surreal silence.. All without the lift lines. 📸: Kirill

Mt. Vinson was discovered in January 1958 by U.S. Navy aircraft. Given the extreme environment of Antarctica, which tests physical and mental endurance against severe weather and complex logistics, Mt. Vinson stands as a symbol of exploration and human accomplishment in one of

We love our feathery Antarctic penguins. Our penguin tours provide you an opportunity to see these beautiful birds in their natural habitat.

Jaime Taets, Former Forbes Councils Member, has a wonderful perspective on climbing mountains as it relates to the rest of your life: “I believe that shifts in perspective don’t just happen—you have to seek them out. It's important to challenge your beliefs, assumptions and