7 Days in Antarctica (Journey to the South Pole)

Watch this video to see what it’s like to spend 7 Days in Antarctica on my Journey to the South Pole and to travel in Antarctica!

In this Antarctica Travel Vlog, you’ll see what it’s like to fly from Cape Town to Antarctica’s only private jet runway and then spend a week flying around Antarctica’s Queen Maud Land. You’ll see the luxury accommodations provided by White Desert, the incredible airplanes operating in this unforgiving environment.

We’ll fight hurricane force winds and negative 35 degree temperatures in order to visit a spot on the map that’s nearly impossible to reach. Along the way, we’ll see what it’s like to spend a week on the coldest, driest, and windiest continent.

The South Pole is the southernmost point on planet earth and that, in and of itself, is enough for me to want to visit, but there’s more. Fewer than 500 tourists visit each year. Even if everything goes perfectly – which of course it won’t – getting there just isn’t easy.

We'll fly on an Airbus A340 to Antarctica and then onboard a specially modified DC-3 called a Basler as we answer the question can you travel to Antarctica (and beyond)?

0:00 Introduction
0:43 Departing Cape Town
2:53 Arriving in Antarctica
4:02 South Pole Attempt
9:36 Emperor Penguins at Atka Bay
12:10 South Pole Attempt 2

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Music:
Armaments Yare - Bonnie Grace
Oceanic Adventure - Bonnie Grace
What Happens Them - Kikoru
A Heavy Load (Instrumental Version) - Sven Karlsson
Finding Out About Her - Philip Ayers
Arrival of the Hour - Max Anson
A Love That Once Belonged - Claude Signet
Trembling Anticipation - Dream Cave
Small Sacrifice - Alfie-Jay Winters
Twenty Eleven - Rocket Jr
Demystify - Christian Andersen
Kind of Beautiful - Gold In June
Night of Light - Colors of Illusion
Tiny Trips Away - Dag Anderson
Daydream - Luwaks
Electric Dream - Earle Belo
This Is It - Jon Bjork
Legendary Walk - Bonnie Grace

[wilnaswart]

Jeb, we who follow you appreciate YOU for doing it ... and taking us with you! Thanks so much for the adventure of a lifetime!!

[kylecoleman]

What an ABSOLUTELY EXTRAORDINARY video Jeb!!! Thank you so much for allowing all of us to share this experience with you. As always, just an incredible production from beginning to end. (But I already knew it would be, before I even watched). Your excitement was so genuine and infectious. CONGRATULATIONS on achieving this check mark on your bucket list. ❤

[aldenhunt]

Seeing the penguins playing around you was sort of a surreal shot...glad you made it to the Pole, sounds like a fantastic trip!

[NEXUSEDITZ]

Let’s just take a moment to appreciate Jeb for all the work he does to entertain us! 🎉🎉🎉

[simondavey]

I am so glad that you got to visit my favourite spot on the planet. I spent a season at South Pole Station and it was always a delight to see people taking in the enormity of the location from my dorm. This is absolutely your best video yet.

[MidwestAviator]

Without a doubt one of my all time favorite videos. What a truly incredible experience. Not only into historical aviation, but a truly once in a lifetime journey.

[raterbeast]

Just want to say, It always warms my heart to see how much you appreciate and value these incredible experiences. In in a world where so many people take everything for granted, youre truly one of the good ones. Thanks for sharing such an amazing experience with us!

[nickk]

Jeb, it's not just the travel but your voice and demeanor in these videos that really are soothing. Believe it or not, your videos have helped me through some rough times and always bring a smile to my face at least once a video. You really love what you do and it shows. Just wanted to say a big, Thank you! And please keep it up, which I'm sure you will 👍

[DennisBunnikTravels]

Wow!!! That was absolutely sensational! What an amazing trip. Love the way you've captured it and told the story. Well done mate, will be watching this one several times over.

[sandywatkins]

I don't have the words I need to describe how I feel about this video. Amazing and awesome just don't do it, but that's about the closest I can come. Thank you for sharing this with us. You always teach me something new on every video. 😊

[kepckatherinec]

Wow, I had no idea random people (so long as they can afford the cost) could visit the South Pole! I’m so happy for you, that weather didn’t block this ultimate bucket list experience. Congratulations! I hope to do the same someday. 👍🏻

[happygilmor]

Thanks a Lot Jeb for showing us the spectacular sights of will remain one of your TOP 5 Vlogs of all time....The Joy in your face as you landed in the South Pole is the testimony of rocking and show us the world....🙏

[StallionFX]

Hey Jeb, I randomly came across your channel about 3 years ago when you did your review about British Airways A318 across the Atlantic and have been following you ever since. Your channel is truly a unique one for anyone who enjoys travel and I so glad I subscribed after watching my first video from you. From flight reviews, to unique and special flights, and all types of other transportation, it truly is a gem among travel channels. You’ve helped me explore and find joy in all new modes of travel that have truly changed my life and I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos. That said, I’m so happy that you got to experience an opportunity of a lifetime that many travel enthusiast could only wish for. I would love to do an Antarctic expedition at some point in my life, but it will have to wait. Until then, I will live vicariously through you my friend! Keep up the great work and awesome experiences! Thank you again for sharing and looking forward to more!

[haroldishoy]

Well Jeb, I have a whole lot more respect for you now. You have done something I have wanted to do since my early 20s, (back in the early 1980s)! I was going to join the US Navy and do a tour on the ice so I could wear the Antarctica Service Ribbon. That never worked out.

[PaulStewartAviation]

I was looking forward to this video and you didn't disappoint! What an incredible experience!

[angusmcdonald]

What an amazing video, Jeb. Much appreciation to your work on your channel & this visit. Had no idea that the south pole was at an attitude of 9, 000 ft. What an entertaining & informative video.

[groreistad]

When you say there is much more to come, I hope you mean more from this trip, because this video was waaay too short. 😢 On the other hand, seeing that this is a life long dream of yours, I’m not sure I would expect you to run around filming everything, but rather stay in the moment and enjoy it. You deserve that. ( Still hope there is more to come from this trip though, it’s awesome)

[Calebs_Aviation]

Huge Congratulations Jeb! I cannot wait to fly to the Antarctic someday! Woo Hoo! Also the name White Desert seems very fitting! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a better video from your channel! An A340-600 and a DC-3 Wow! 🤩
Cheers 🥂 and congratulations 🍾 🎉
Caleb

[fdanieln]

Jeb, in the last few months I've followed you, you've skyrocketed to be my most favorite trip reporter. I absolutely appreciate your gratitude, your genuine care for getting the reports out, and your positivity. Thank you for taking us along to Antarctica and amazing video production. I'm so excited for the videos to come, keep it up!

[HDjeff]

Congrats Jeb, I’ve been enjoying your videos for several years now but this one is the icing on the cake. Antarctica is probably on almost everyone’s bucket list but few of us will ever make it, especially the South Pole. I know how much hard work you and Suzanne put into making these awesome video and you’ve truly earned this, and I can’t wait to see where you will bring us next!