Skydive Antarctica 2027
Departure: 4 January 2027
Union Glacier, Antarctica · Via Punta Arenas, Chile
Advertised Duration: 7 Days · Return Date To Be Confirmed
A polar skydiving expedition for experienced licensed jumpers, based at Union Glacier Camp. Fly aboard a ski-equipped Twin Otter and explore the surrounding ice and mountains between suitable jump windows.
Price And Booking
- • Current trip-page price: USD 36,775. A separate official listing shows USD 35,690; obtain a written quotation for the January 2027 departure.
- • The supplied itinerary lists two jumps. The current webpage does not confirm the jump count. Extra jumps depend on weather and aircraft availability.
Participation Requirements
- • The supplied itinerary requires a current FAI D licence or accepted equivalent. Its examples are USPA D, APF D and BPA C; confirm present-day equivalence and acceptance with ALE.
- • Polar conditions require appropriate clothing, equipment and preparation. Attend the gear check and pre-departure briefing.
- • Insurance is not included. Confirm the required medical evacuation cover and specific Antarctic skydiving cover with ALE.
Included
- • The supplied PDF lists transfers within Punta Arenas, return Antarctic flights, Antarctic meals and tent accommodation, guides, a Skydive Master and a celebration dinner/certificate.
- • Jump count and baggage allowance must be reconfirmed: the PDF lists two jumps and 40 kg checked baggage; the current webpage lists 25 kg plus skis and does not state the jump allowance.
Not Included
- • The supplied PDF excludes commercial travel to/from Punta Arenas, Chile accommodation and meals, insurance, personal clothing/equipment, additional Antarctic flights, delay expenses, excess baggage and satellite calls.
Contact
- • Official Information View organiser details
Travel And Jump Schedule
- • Arrive in Punta Arenas at least two full days before the Antarctic flight. Complete equipment checks, baggage drop and the safety briefing.
- • Fly approximately 4¼ hours to the Union Glacier blue-ice runway, then transfer to camp. Jump days and guided activities follow the weather.
- • The supplied PDF returns to Chile on Day 7; the webpage says seven days but shows a Day 6 return. Obtain the final schedule before booking onward travel.
- • Allow at least one week after the planned Antarctic return for weather delays; the itinerary recommends flexible onward flights.
Aircraft And Landing Area
- • The supplied itinerary specifies a DHC-6 Twin Otter for jumping, an exit height of 13,000 ft AGL / 15,300 ft AMSL and a prepared 150 × 150 m landing area near camp.
- • The PDF describes a supplied personal locator beacon for each skydiver. Confirm current operating details with ALE.
Sources
- • ALE Official Event Page
- • Supporting document: Skydive_Antarctica_Itinerary.pdf supplied by the user, pages 2–4 and 9–12.
