EPIC! First Class flight to Antarctica in a private Airbus A340 jet (landing on ice)

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Join me on this spectacular flight in First Class onboard a private Airbus A340 jet from Cape Town to Antarctica. The flight is operated by Hi Fyi and chartered by White Desert, the only company to offer trips to Antarctica's interior.
Keep watching till the end for the spectacular landing of the plane on a blue-ice runway and for a preview of Antarctica's most luxurious lodge (insane!).
Read my review of this flight on my travel blog: theluxurytravelexpert.com/202...
Video chapters:
0:00 Safety briefing
7:05 Airport lounge
8:15 Airbus A340
8:54 boarding
9:31 First Class cabin
11:38 Takeoff
14:15 First Class seat
18:10 Dinner
20:41 Walk through the plane
23:22 Landing in Antarctica
30:26 First steps on Antarctica
31:48 Camp preview
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@kurmit-ih1yn Жыл бұрын

Now that is breathtaking! Let's hope humans continue to treat Antartica as a truly special place on earth and keep it as pristine as possible!

@annesilvah7982 Жыл бұрын

it will continue like this! because there is nothing there

@cordial Жыл бұрын

@@annesilvah7982 yet

@theodorehaskins3756 Жыл бұрын

So Antartica is the type of place you only go once, and you only go that one time if you’re paid, curious or stupid.

@LeWi100 Жыл бұрын

The problem is, that the climate change will eventually melt the ice

@alexandermenck6609 Жыл бұрын

Yes - keep it pristine by landing an airliner there…

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

The empty economy cabin was kinda freaky - like a ghost plane!

@alexanderkorn2009 Жыл бұрын

Longoliers

@omardeveraux1418 Жыл бұрын

Seeing that was a bit of an awkward feeling.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

This is just fantastic, what a dream trip! Thanks so much for sharing it with us all!

@michaelpocock2860 Жыл бұрын

What we are witnessing is the world through the eyes and lens of a modern day explorer. From beautiful cities to lush savannahs, tropical beaches and forests, we are now in Antarctica, a place few will ever see much less experience. Watching these videos makes me feel the only thing better is actually experiencing them for myself. Failing that I will continue to take in this magnificent planet vicariously with you. This is why we continue to watch the best travel channel on KZfaq. Thank you and best wishes.

@luxurytravelexpert Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you. Beautiful compliment!

@Adityasharma-mn8sf 11 ай бұрын

@@luxurytravelexpertspeechlees just only kuddos bro 👍👍👍👍👍

@waofish Жыл бұрын

I have never seen such a detailed and clear Antarctic video. I never image that people could have such luxury travels and accommodation in Antarctica. Thank you for bringing us to experience an world that is impossible to be in my life.

@katrinakatecat 9 ай бұрын

NOT THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS FREEZING THEIR ASS OFF AT THE END WITH THE DOOR OPEN 😂

@dwilton2609 Жыл бұрын

WOW!!! Thank you for taking us along on your trip! Stunning views of a remote part of our planet that is so often overlooked. Can't wait for Part Two!

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

Just when I thought we’d seen it all, it’s interesting to see this.

@joshib7525 Жыл бұрын

Without a doubt - this is by far the most breathtaking and best travel vlog I have ever watched on KZfaq. Brilliant photography, music/soundtrack. It completely immersed you in every moment of the experience. 💯/10!!!! Thank you sincerely 🙏🏼

@spacekat8249 Жыл бұрын

What a privilegde to go there. It's certainly the most breathtaking destination you offered us on your channel and I just can't wait to the next video of your journey. I hope this part of earth could stay pristine as longer it could be. Thank you so so much for your sharing and sorry for the quality of my frenchy English... 😊

@michaelafalck1345 Жыл бұрын

Wow what an adventure... It's really nice to know that they offer a sustainable and special excursion for tourists and that they do brief everyone in advance to appreciate this very special place. I can't wait to see what's more in store. 😊

@user-rv2rz7sn3n Ай бұрын

I am satvinder Singh I am Indian and watching your vlogs from JUBAIL industrial city, Dammam, Saudi Arabia thanks a lot to make such a great vlog. ❤🎉. A lot.

@franciskt4171 Жыл бұрын

Can't understand what kind of pleasure one gets by venturing into such sub zero hostile terrains.

@jeremy1350 Жыл бұрын

Ladies and Gentlemen, "If this aircraft goes down over the Southern Ocean, you should bend over, and kiss your butts goodbye" as we hit the frigid waters. I am going to Antarctica, and what am I wearing??? SHORTS for God's sake, what else would I wear ??? Thank God we get to change clothes en route !! Hi Traveler, I was hoping to see the kids with you on this fantastical trip !! It's looks like the most amazing place I've ever seen.

@JesseYang-ok3h Жыл бұрын

LOL, yes, I agree with your thoughts and opinions. Didn't expect to see your comment here. How are you doing? I'm Jesse, do you remember?🤣

@jab3811 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I had the privilege to visit Antartica and it was breath taking, but it is with some sadness to realize that each one of us has a responsibility to try to keep the places we visit as pristine as possible and I'm not sure we can do it...

@olafhermans Жыл бұрын

maybe that responsibility started the day before deciding to book, not the day after returning ;-)

@jab3811 Жыл бұрын

@@olafhermans 👍

@realmoonknight Жыл бұрын

people who can afford a ticket feeling entitled to teach others about responsibilty

@jab3811 Жыл бұрын

@@realmoonknight You're right. I apologize for being presumptuous. I'm learning to think about the impact of my footprint...

@siegridthomas9674 11 ай бұрын

What a magnificent sky !!!!

@vero-d. Жыл бұрын

Wow I'm speechless! What an amazing and outstanding trip of a lifetime! All the emotions went through me as we approched a kind of an unknown icy planet! I can't wait till next week to get back to this breathtaking continent!

@etjulien Жыл бұрын

I've run out of words to describe the amazing places you have visited. I can't thank you enough for sharing your epic travels around the world!

@Sincerit Жыл бұрын

Wow 😮

@southern04girl Жыл бұрын

You SIR amaze me every week. What a heart pounding, heart stopping experience. And, you said it, "It's special." I can't wait till next Saturday to continue the experience. Please share your feelings when walking around Antarctica. So Amazing.

@bulufish8208 Жыл бұрын

Well we have traveled to the 4 corners of the world 🌎 with you. A simple thank you 😊

@gebe8978 Жыл бұрын

Apart from the location, landscape, adventure, etc... it's amazing how good airplane cabins have developped over the years. Can you imagine a review these days of those business class seats?

@morgan97475 Жыл бұрын

Airspace closure due to falling rocket debris.......I've never heard of that one. Fascinating!

@Radictor44 Жыл бұрын

That is truly amazing. The views of those mountain ranges coupled with that feeling of the unknown and adventure.

@findingadrenaline Жыл бұрын

The briefing on Antartica’s background at 17:22 is an excellent addition.

@PraveenT-xp2zo 11 ай бұрын

No Phones, No pollution, No Scrum meetings, No deployments Happy Life

@AuntK68 Жыл бұрын

"How are you feeling?" "A little bit special." Special, indeed! I've seen plenty of videos of cruises to the Antarctic but this is beyond imagination - and you've only shown us a preview!

@yosefshawarma3739 Жыл бұрын

After hearing how windy it's over there, I didn't think he could fly his drone there. Awesome.

@snotina Жыл бұрын

absolutely stunning....a place where we are reminded of how small we really are compared to the beauty and vastness of planet earth.

@chrisosullivan6965 Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh, a trip to the ice wall...this should be interesting...

@brigategb Жыл бұрын

Nice to see that someone take his shoes and socks off during the flight. Education can’t be bought. Btw amazing experience.

@thebenevolentpatriarch424 Жыл бұрын

Echo is what I'd imagine the first Martian colony set up to look like. 19:43 I was like😮😮😮. Is this a usual occurrence?

@sandrauk7258 Жыл бұрын

I wept at the beauty!

@reneburton7498 Жыл бұрын

Working behind the scenes with the owners Patrick and Robyn at White Desert was the most satisfying job ever!!! Beautiful individuals with an amazing passion for the ice... ❤

@nblrudresharadhyanblrudres4038 9 ай бұрын

I love you

@appresley4071 5 ай бұрын

A large number of tourist companies now operate in Antarctica. There are mountain climbing tours, avid mountain climbers desire to climb the highest peaks on every continent. Climb Mt Vinson Massif or Mt Sidley. Or ski the last degree to the south pole. Many tourist companies specialising in Antarctica do offer a host of activities.

@chrisosullivan6965 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the Eric Dubays video reacting to this..😂😂😂

@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography 11 ай бұрын

Those colours at "sunset" were so amazing. When I was there the sun never dipped bellow the horizon.

@Traveldutyblog Жыл бұрын

The Footage in the last minute of the video was simply breathtaking. Incredible what Nature has to offer 💙

@anything9380 Жыл бұрын

Wow - you do such a great job on your videos. I think the no talk and just enough words up on screen mixed with pictures of feeling like you’re there is the recipe. Well done.

@mariecasasnovas5945 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is not your normal vacation destination. Even watching it on video is surreal and amazing.

@garciatunion Жыл бұрын

I had a landing in Greenland with -25.C, but this is like landing in the moon, in my bucket list for sure!

@orvillewooten6982 Жыл бұрын

I live in Wyoming, so I know cold, but it’s really about wind conditions when it’s cold….! 😊😊

@1945jude Жыл бұрын

WOW …… just WOW!

@vishaalharikrishnakumar8416 Жыл бұрын

It does look like another planet indeed.

@BlueSky-gu2bx Жыл бұрын

Absolutely breathtaking. It literally does have the look and feel of being on another planet.

@debrabutler7452 Жыл бұрын

What?! That's a frozen blue dot. The. Ultimate. You. have. outdone. yourself. BRAVO!

@jimw1310 9 ай бұрын

speechless........wow

@sainnt Жыл бұрын

It felt surreal to watch it, so I can only imagine what it's like to actually experience it.

@umardawood7370 Жыл бұрын

WOW Man

@texasboy5117 Жыл бұрын

What an outstanding way to go to Antartica! We visited Antarctica in January,in a nice suite on a ship.

@rezaalan3991 Жыл бұрын

From where are you departed? Sounds challenging if visiting it using Ship.

@texasboy5117 Жыл бұрын

@@rezaalan3991 we departed out of Santiago Chile. The trip was 22 days ending in Buenos Aires.

@rezaalan3991 Жыл бұрын

@@texasboy5117 wow that's long way.

@donnadwarika6370 Жыл бұрын

Thank you L.T.E. for taking me on this amazing trip .Totally WOW .!😂❤

@MaJivanPrabhuta Жыл бұрын

Wow!!!! what a show!!!!! thank you so much for recording your whole experience!!!!! I loved it 🥰

@stephen1Oace Жыл бұрын

I hate *cold*... for a day or three, *I would do this trip in a heartbeat!*

@omardeveraux1418 Жыл бұрын

This was beautiful, breathtaking and words can't really describe it. The landing was very moving. Would have never imagined growing up that people would some day get to experience the continent which is a truly special place. Excited to see what your actual experiences are like there, can't wait for the next video and look forward to one day even experiencing it for myself.

@zeldafitzgerald437 Жыл бұрын

I have never been interested in this part of the world. Having just finished this video, I’m already on the website trying to book this trip!!!! How utterly breathtaking 💫

@timmytommy2921 Жыл бұрын

And then closing the website when you see this particular trip costs $64,000 per person 🥲

@etnod2345 Жыл бұрын

Wow

@andrea6421 Жыл бұрын

Wow! What an experience! Been so looking forward to this. I had goosebumps when you started that descent, I can only imagine how you all felt being there. 😊

@venuslatte1522 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Can't wait to see next week

@mrkc10 Жыл бұрын

I’m almost at a loss for words after watching this video. Beyond stunning beauty! Another masterpiece, sir.

@luxurytravelleraustralia6073 Жыл бұрын

Incredible cinematography! Thanks for taking us on this truly special experience.

@virginiatyree6705 Жыл бұрын

After reading some of the comments, they don't say much about the cost of getting to Antarctica, effects on the environment, & the post reinforces the stereotype that the top 1% of humans could careless about other humans; look at me, I have money. I am glad your journey was uneventful & thanks for posting.

@katisop5991 Жыл бұрын

I like that Ellerman House is underrated, like the finest most honest luxury goods.

@kittymomma Жыл бұрын

Magnificent experience

@lekudos Жыл бұрын

Just what we need. Tourism to unspoilt habitats. 👀

@NarasimhaDiyasena Жыл бұрын

Antartica is the size of the Continental United States, and the total area tourists are allowed to visit is similar to that of a small college. You’re allowed to cover more ground in North Korea than you are in Antartica

@lekudos Жыл бұрын

@@NarasimhaDiyasena it’s true there are measures to limit harm to the environment. But think about it; what do you call a bunch of wealthy individuals flying a large jet to Antarctica for no reason than leisure and to sip champagne in unspoilt wilderness? slippery slopes! The presence of tourists can disrupt the natural behavior and breeding patterns of wildlife, Tourism can accidentally introduce non-native species to Antarctica. It wouldn’t be the first time, waste was accidentally ejected from an aircraft…! Carbon emissions - need I say more on this? Tourism infrastructure, footpaths, trails, disturbance of natural vegetation. I think we’re doing enough. Sipping champagne in Antarctica appeals to me too, but so does doing shots on a workday! 👀. Somethings just aren’t good for us.

@mika-pz8iu Жыл бұрын

Woooh no words right now, just too many questions but I will be here waiting for the next episodes as I know they will come with more details❤😅

@ingapevzner3002 Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@ChaitanyaKishore Жыл бұрын

Yeahhhh bro reaching every corner of our planet😏🎉🎉🎉

@michaelchester8997 Жыл бұрын

Remarkable

@ianmintz12806 Жыл бұрын

Antarctica? BRRRRRRRRR! It’s super cold there! Make sure have plenty of warm clothes!

@shakiyagotdreams2299 Жыл бұрын

🎉🎉

@user-rv2rz7sn3n Ай бұрын

Wow what a nice Trip to Antarctica and land scape. Very imotional vlog the nature❤🎉 from satvinder Singh thanks for sharing this vdo.

@seanevans6901 Жыл бұрын

OMG!

@paradonym Жыл бұрын

He now needs to fly the worlds biggest private jet alone to top that

@Dan.d649 Жыл бұрын

This looks like quite a travel experience to Antarctica. There's only few people at a time that can take this amazing trip. It's great for people to explore this marvelous continent. How would it really feel to step onto several thousands of years of ice, would feel totally amazing. I would say that would be the only "ice" runway in the world, that can accommodate an airplane the size of an A340. Thank you for another great video!!!!

@ericjanson2328 Жыл бұрын

That's not correct - there are at least 5 runways in Antarctica where the A340 can land. A runway can also be made on the sea ice or even on a frozen lake.

@Dan.d649 Жыл бұрын

@@ericjanson2328 Well, I didn't necessarily mean that, that was the only runway in Antarctica of it's kind, but where else in the world can you find "ice" runways like this?

@ericjanson2328 Жыл бұрын

@@Dan.d649 Northern Canada - landed on a few when I worked there.

@Dan.d649 Жыл бұрын

@@ericjanson2328 What type of large sized aircraft landed there?

@ericjanson2328 Жыл бұрын

@@Dan.d649 737s - the company is called Nolinor. Should be some videos online.

@luciagarcia5821 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful sunset like a painting

@Adam-fj9px Жыл бұрын

Flying to Antarctica wow that is different

@Isimauk Жыл бұрын

breathtaking!!! i cried with that heavenly view... i live so close to the Antarctica... Chile, so for me is not an impossible desination.... 🤩😄😄😄

@jansmith3158 Жыл бұрын

Where do all these workers live? and where is their heavy machines/trucks stored? And, what supplies where they off loading??

@avioncamper Жыл бұрын

Wow !!

@thephantomeagle2 3 ай бұрын

I have lived on 4 continents, 5 countries, and 6 states. I promise you these are among the most stunningly beautiful scenes you could ever see. I'm on a fixed budget and could never even come close to the $70,000 easy to do this since I live in the US. i'd have to fly to South Africa and get a hotel. I would absolutely love to do this amazing trip. I have to assume that Antarctica has no time zones since a good share of the summer it's 24 hours of daylight and 24 hours of darkness in winter. on top of that the angle is totally towards the sun or away from the sun so even when there days and nights it the same, aside from maybe 25 minutes difference across the entire area.

@nghngh5956 Жыл бұрын

Reminded me of the many business trips I took to Canada where at one time I took a major detour to go up to the Northwest Territories it’s absolute nothing but miles and miles of ice fields. Get off your vehicle and it pulled away leaving you all alone on the ice fields. It gives you a pretty good perspective of our COSMOS. One looses the sense of direction and you literally feel how insignificant you’re compared to this Vast Nature a Unique Experience Indeed. Great Video 👍👍👍👍

@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549 Жыл бұрын

Antarctica encircled the southern seas on our MOTIONLESS plane! Earth is not a flying spaceball! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@laurencehyde2168 Жыл бұрын

Love the guy packing his suitcase whilst the orientation is on ..lol

@TheCernochova Жыл бұрын

Zírám,to je pecka! Závidím a děkuji.

@EasternUNO Жыл бұрын

When Soneva is not enough, there is whole another level. SOUTH POLE hahahah, that's insane man, I am speechless!

@daudihajji6881 Жыл бұрын

it’s an experience of a lifetime ❤

@philipguacci6452 Жыл бұрын

Just spectacular. ❤

@Markus22MUC Жыл бұрын

I couldn´t believe it when I first saw this video, but damn you even found a luxury resort in antarctica.

@VVerTTeXX Жыл бұрын

truly fantastic content!

@Kishykat Жыл бұрын

Beauty!! Never thought about wanting to visit Antarctica but you are taking us with you so I'm thoroughly enjoying this! Can't wait to see next week's video! I hope you got to see some penguins and wild life at the shore? Either way as usual you bring us an amazing experience! 💓