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Some say it's a boat accident
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ANTARCTICAJanuary 24–February 5, 2028
Illustration of an expedition ship, explorers, and penguins among Antarctic ice beneath an orange sky
Southward, together.

01 / The journey

A little further
from the familiar.

A bitcoin++ conference with an expedition at its heart. A place for conversations that deserve more than a hallway.

Cold storage keeps bitcoin offline. We’re taking the conversation somewhere colder. Bring your curiosity for an expedition of shared exploration, technical discussion, and time together.

13 daysJanuary 24–February 5, 202812 nightsUshuaia round trip7 daysAntarctic Peninsula
Kayak facing Antarctic mountains across calm water
A different perspective.
Gentoo penguins on a rocky shore
Meet the locals.
Hiker crossing snow below mountain peaks
Take the long way.
Round-trip route from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage to the western Antarctic Peninsula

The expedition map

From the end of the road
to the edge of the ice.

Depart and return in Ushuaia, Argentina. Cross the Drake Passage to explore the Antarctic Peninsula’s western coast and nearby islands.

Possible places to explore

  • Neko Harbour & Paradise Bay
  • Neumayer Channel & Wiencke Island
  • Port Lockroy
  • Lemaire Channel, Pléneau & Petermann Islands
  • Errera Channel

The shaded area marks the general exploration region. This is an illustrative route; landings and the sailing track depend on weather, ice, and expedition decisions.

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Map data: Natural Earth. Route based on the expedition itinerary below.

Your passage south

Thirteen days beyond the everyday.

  1. Day 1

    Depart Ushuaia

    Board in Argentina and sail into the Beagle Channel.

  2. Days 2–3January 25–26

    Cross the Drake Passage

    Head south across open water, watching for seabirds.

  3. Days 4–10January 27–February 2

    Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

    Possible stops include Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and the islands around the Lemaire Channel. Activities may include kayaking, camping, hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, Zodiac outings, and photography workshops.

  4. Days 11–12February 3–4

    Return across the Drake

    Two days at sea on the journey north.

  5. Day 13

    Arrive in Ushuaia

    Disembark and continue your onward journey.

Example route mapped to our expedition dates. Weather, ice, and expedition decisions determine landings and activities. Attendee-led sessions will fit around the expedition.

Itinerary and photographs sourced from Adventure Life’s Antarctica Basecamp trip.

02 / The unconference

The attendees
make the agenda.

An unconference, run by attendees. Bring a project, a question, or something you want to teach. The people on board shape the talks, demos, and discussions.

A room to build.

We’ll have Starlink and a private room for impromptu hackathons, presentations, and post-expedition working sessions. Bring your laptop and pick up a project together after a day exploring.

Bring something to share.

Give a technical talk, show a work in progress, start a discussion, or join someone else’s hack. Sessions take shape around the expedition and the interests of the group.

03 / Find your berth

Make room
for an adventure.

Prices in USD, per person. Review the booking terms for inclusions and exclusions.

04 / Plan your passage

More than one
way south.

Compare your commitments

The payment plan, at a glance.

5 equal payments. One fixed fare.

  1. 20%ReserveAt signup$3,340
  2. 20%Jan 12027$3,340
  3. 20%Apr 12027$3,340
  4. 20%Jul 12027$3,340
  5. 20%Oct 12027$3,340

The payment plan

Equal payments.
The journey ahead.

For a booking today, pay $3,340 at signup, then spread the rest over the remaining dates.

  1. At signup20% · $3,340
  2. January 1, 202720% · $3,340
  3. April 1, 202720% · $3,340
  4. July 1, 202720% · $3,340
  5. October 1, 202720% · $3,340

New bookings split the fare equally across signup and the remaining scheduled dates. Any rounding difference is included in the final payment. The non-refundable portion remains 20% of the fare, even if your first payment is larger. All payments are due by October 1, 2027.

Pay in full · Save 5% with bitcoin

One payment.
All set for adventure.

Pay for your entire trip at signup with bitcoin to save 5% on your berth fare. Pay with bitcoin or card via Stripe.

Standard passage fare
$16,700
Bitcoin savings · 5%
$835
Pay in full with bitcoin
$15,865

USD per person for the selected berth, due at signup. The 5% discount applies only to full payment in bitcoin at signup. Your fare is paid in full, with no scheduled installments. Review the booking terms before reserving.

Reservations are now open.Choose your berths and payment plan in checkout.
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Before you book

Your passage.
The details.

Review the booking terms and traveler requirements before reserving your passage.

Your berth

Fares are in USD, per person, for the January 24–February 5, 2028 expedition. Reserve spots for your group, then arrange them across cabin types. Request an M, F or co-ed roommate for an unfilled twin cabin; triple and quad cabins default to co-ed. We’ll try to match preferences, but cannot guarantee them.

A group booking covers the selected number of passengers. Choose your group’s cabin arrangements during checkout. Cabin numbers and deck locations are not guaranteed.

Your payment plan

Split the fare equally across signup and the remaining scheduled dates, or pay in full at signup. Your schedule is fixed when you book; it does not change later. Only full payment in bitcoin qualifies for the 5% discount. Card payments are processed by Stripe. Installments use the standard fare.

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Changes & cancellations

Final payment is due October 1, 2027. Cancel before that date for a refund of passage payments received, less the initial non-refundable 20% deposit. No refunds starting October 1, 2027 (America/Chicago). Passenger substitutions are not permitted.

Before you confirm

Review your berths, total fare, payment schedule, inclusions and exclusions, and booking and traveler requirements before agreeing.

Medical, evacuation and repatriation insurance is required and purchased separately. Review terms and traveler requirements ↗

Sponsor the expeditionFor brands & organizations

05 / Parka sponsorships

Dress the expedition.

Take your place on the expedition.

Put your brand on the arms, front, or back of the expedition’s signature layer.

Each placement covers approximately 22 parkas. Tickets are separate.

One last crossing

Go a little
further south.

Across the Drake Passage.
Into a world apart.

90° S / The South Pole

The end of the earth.
The start of your adventure.

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A little journey south, imagined. Our expedition explores the Antarctic Peninsula, not the geographic South Pole.