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ERTI 4.82 overall
Based in New Zealand
About South Pole
- Elevation
- 2,835 m (9,301 ft)
- Country
- Antarctica
Climbing history
Facts and information about ski touring trips to the South Pole, Antarctica. Compare prices, dates, itineraries and difficulty. Read verified reviews.
Notable itineraries
The vast majority of trips to the South Pole will begin with a flight into Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile. From here, guides generally charter two flights: the first onto Antarctica and the second to the base that serves as the start of the expedition to the South Pole. Your travel route will vary depending on the expedition you choose. Please refer to the individual guides expeditions for more information.
Weather and best time to go
Weather: During the short Antarctic summer, conditions remain harsh at the South Pole. Average daily temperatures hover around -28 ºC (-18.4 ºF), but feel much colder due to windchill. Even though summer is also the wettest time of year at the South Pole and it snows nearly every day, not much falls at any one time., Best Time to Visit: December to January, Average Expedition Length 12 to 14 days
Currency
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