Overhead view of Union Glacier camp with rows of tents.

Union Glacier Camp

Union Glacier Camp is the only facility of its kind in Antarctica. Our full-service private camp operates during the Antarctic summer (November through January) and is dismantled at the end of each season. Our camp not only provides accommodations to guests on guided experiences but also serves as a logistics hub, supporting private expeditions and National Antarctic Programs.

The camp is located in the spectacular and remote southern Ellsworth Mountains, on the broad expanse of Union Glacier. It is only accessible by air and all of our guests take their first steps in Antarctica here, on a naturally occurring blue-ice runway.

We are 1,859 miles (2991 km) from the southern tip of Chile and a short flight from Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica. Our neighbors at the South Pole are just over 600 nautical miles (1138 km) away.

Camp Specifications

Maximum Number of guests: 70

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Voltage: USB and 120V A/C (North American Type A or B plugs)

Clam Tent

These double-walled sleeping tents are designed to withstand Antarctic conditions with a high-tech nylon covering and durable aluminum frame that opens up like a clam shell. They are also incredibly comfortable to live in with large doors and a tall interior that allows you to stand upright and move around easily (16 ft x 8 ft or 5 m x 2.4 m). Tents are naturally heated by the 24-hour sunlight up to 60°-70°F (15°-21°C) but also have a wooden floor underneath to provide insulation from the snow and solid footing. Each guest is provided with a cot, mattress, pillow, linens, towels, and wash basin.

128 sq. ft. (12 m2)

2

2 single

Trips and Rates

Voyage Season: Oct 2025 – Mar 2026 April – September 2026 Oct 2026 – Mar 2027 Oct 2027 – Mar 2028
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Clam Tent
Per Person Price in USD$66,750
AvailabilityOpen

Availability & prices are subject to change at anytime. Please contact us for the real time availability & prices.