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

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]

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]

it will continue like this! because there is nothing there

[@cordial]

@@annesilvah7982 yet

[@theodorehaskins3756]

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]

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

[@alexandermenck6609]

Yes - keep it pristine by landing an airliner there…

[@PokhrajRoy.]

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

[@user-rv2rz7sn3n]

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.

[@user-rv2rz7sn3n]

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

[@anything9380]

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.

[@spacekat8249]

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... 😊

[@waofish]

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.

[@dwilton2609]

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!

[@joshib7525]

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

[@michaelpocock2860]

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 KZbin. Thank you and best wishes.

[@luxurytravelexpert]

Wow, thank you. Beautiful compliment!

[@Adityasharma-mn8sf]

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[@steve-marsh]

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

[@southern04girl]

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]

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

[@aatmaja3]

So surreal and breathtaking :)

[@vero-d.]

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!

[@VVerTTeXX]

truly fantastic content!

[@steve-marsh]

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

[@alexanderkorn2009]

Longoliers

[@omardeveraux1418]

Seeing that was a bit of an awkward feeling.

[@luxurytravelleraustralia6073]

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

[@etjulien]

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!

[@nitahandorf1547]

Absolutely a breathtaking beauty. Someday I will be there.

[@MaJivanPrabhuta]

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

[@morgan97475]

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

[@chrisosullivan6965]

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

[@appresley4071]

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.

[@thephantomeagle2]

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.

[@michaelafalck1345]

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. 😊

[@findingadrenaline]

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

[@britb90]

wat an otherworldly experience! Out of all your wonderful trips, this one must be the most special. Thanks for sharing!

[@debrabutler7452]

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

[@slangway4967]

that was unbelievable! I'm kind of speechless. You done a fabulous work, keep going!!!!!!! Just WOOOOOOOOOW...

[@Radictor44]

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

[@katrinakatecat]

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

[@vikramkalle]

Beautifully shot!! truly another planet and an emotional experience

[@marcellodimarco7389]

wonderful soundtrack at beginning and during the video!!

[@inayathkhan100]

👍303, @ 32:30 what a background music even Discovery Channel cannot beat your content! Great content always.

[@PraveenT-xp2zo]

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

[@lornayuen7444]

Stunning. Looking forward to next week’s video.

[@daveu88sanderson8]

Good morning my friend, What a specular review, you are really at the cutting edge of delivering outstanding reviews. I can't wait for next week. You are by far the very best at delivering world class reviews. Kind regards DS

[@luxurytravelexpert]

Thank you 😊

[@mika-pz8iu]

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❤😅

[@bsurde]

Thanx for inviting us. Its not my world, but nevertheless very impressive.

[@snotina]

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

[@Sincerit]

Wow 😮

[@texasboy5117]

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

[@rezaalan3991]

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

[@texasboy5117]

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

[@rezaalan3991]

@@texasboy5117 wow that's long way.

[@luciagarcia5821]

Beautiful sunset like a painting

[@ValarieNZ]

This is like a dream come true, thank you for sharing 🌏 watching from NZ ☺️💕

[@orvillewooten6982]

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

[@vindyfernando8351]

What a lovely video !!! Cannot imagine such a place exists on earth !!! Thank you for sharing this video with the rest of the world !!!

[@gebe8978]

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?

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing a beautiful with a little cold trip. Hahaha! Please continue to travel safely.

[@AbadWong-ou8vv]

Lovely

[@TheSchoolOfInspiration]

Superb-music, world-class photography and a breathtaking, heart-stopping resort I never knew existed. Amazing. Thank you.

[@innacoma67]

Just so spectacular, words are difficult to find to explain the emence pleasure and excitement you're video brings us. Thank for taking us along on this journey with you. Unforgettable destination, and so looking forward to the 2nd part of the trip.

[@bearpaw7100]

AWESOME WOULD LOVE THAT

[@vinodmerani5032]

superb cinematography, undoubtly heaven ,but long time no show of real 5 star resort tour.

[@michellethong8476]

What a beautiful video - and I cannot WAIT to see your review of the camp and the adventures you took! Thank you, as always, for showing us such beautiful and amazing places!

[@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography]

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

[@BlueSky-gu2bx]

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

[@Marcedes562]

Thanks for posting all the details. It's really informative to see everything step by step!

[@martinvareed8756]

no other words..just..breathtaking

[@erix1971]

Thank you! This is super interesting. And wow, what a privilege this must be.

[@AuntK68]

"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!

[@donnadwarika6370]

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

[@207ALEXANDER]

Fantastic job you have done on this video! Thank you for sharing this amazing experience in Antarctica !

[@camianz]

thank you for sharing this amazing arrival, the fact you took us with you on this rare journey is everything! Wow! 🙏

[@TheJemialfredo]

absolutely amazing, truly fantastic, a luxurious experience. Congratulation to you.

[@della9427]

This is incredible really amazing...

[@helensindel8289]

Soooo proud being Australian we claim it

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very beautiful video 🌸🌺👍

[@franciskt4171]

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

[@sandrauk7258]

I wept at the beauty!

[@dzulbakar1340]

Awesome clip - new addition to the bucket list!! 🎉🎉

[@orbofdarkness]

Jaw Dropping. Now I shall save up to experience this.

[@andrea6421]

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. 😊

[@TheCernochova]

Zírám,to je pecka! Závidím a děkuji.

[@scottgreenway9963]

I don't do winter. So, naturally I chose to live in Chicago. I just hibernate. Having said that, I've seen other reviews about Wolf's Fang. The place seems fascinating to me, so much so that if I had the money, I would love to visit! I'd say say the same thing about going to Maldives as well. But, then again, that's why I subscribe to your channel.

[@garciatunion]

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

[@EGoRBHD130]

Watching this A340 right now on flight radar 24 leaving Antarctica to Cape Town

[@inomad]

I much prefer this style of first class. A large reclining chair with excessive leg room.

[@ljcor1899]

Wow. I am speechless. . Such an incredible place… def looks like something from the movie interstellar. Can t wait until next week! 😮😮😮😮

[@Traveldutyblog]

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

[@brigategb]

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

[@TheLemouria]

This is a proper trip

[@joannemcgowan2398]

Wow, that video was terrific. Thanks for taking us along. What an experience. ❤

[@mariecasasnovas5945]

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

[@roblouw3038]

Wow, wow and wow again - this is just so special and spectacular - brilliant video - i have shared to my friends and family and colleagues - thank you so much - deeply, deeply appreciated

[@Mathiaske1997]

Wow, stunning trip so far!

[@venuslatte1522]

Wow! Can't wait to see next week

[@josip1984]

Can't wait to see the video of the camp. Place looks totally amazing and stunning. 👌🏻

[@yarorecka]

Wow, what a breathtaking experience! It looks like another planet…scenery is amazing

[@ganagannaa7937]

Wow amazing video 🎉

[@chrisosullivan6965]

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

[@vishaalharikrishnakumar8416]

It does look like another planet indeed.

[@greatpix]

Great video!

[@Isimauk]

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

[@AnoJanJan]

This literally brought tears to my eyes ❤

[@JamieMacgregor-9390]

That place looks really cool looking forward to seeing it next week

[@dzulbakar1340]

Thanks!

[@luxurytravelexpert]

Thank you ☺️

[@greatpix]

If you want to feel like you're on another planet and can't make the trip to Antarctica try Mono Lake in California. Walk among the tufa, watch the thousands of flies avoid you as you walk through them, float in the high salt content lake, take a canoe ride through the tufa out in the water. Huell Howser did an episode on Mono Lake for California Gold. It's in the Chapman University archives dedicated to him.

[@reneburton7498]

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]

I love you

[@jimcruzurro]

I am totally amazed! wow! Thank you for sharing this with us.