Introducing Dr. Jones

The New South American Chapter of White Desert

2026-02-20

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For two decades, White Desert redefined ultra-luxury travel by flying guests into the most remote interior of Antarctica. Under the vision of polar explorer Patrick Woodhead, the company transformed the inaccessible into something curated, intimate, and extraordinarily well executed.

Today, that same DNA expands into South America with the Dr. Jones Collection: a 12-day expedition linking some of the continent’s most breathtaking and least disturbed, landscapes, from Peru to Patagonia.

About the Expedition

With only 12 travelers per departure, the experience is anchored by a fully restored 1940s Dakota DC3 aircraft, following a $10 million conversion. More than an aesthetic gesture, the aircraft’s ability to land on short, rugged airstrips allows the journey to unfold without passing through crowded international hubs or conventional tourist routes.

The itinerary crosses the towering Gocta Waterfall, the cloud forests of Chachapoyas, the vast salt plains of the Atacama Desert, and the glacier-studded landscapes of Torres del Paine.

Between destinations, guests retreat to design-forward camps embedded within dramatic terrain, including the Dune Camp near the Paracas National Reserve, where desert dunes meet the Pacific in an almost surreal setting.

The first departures began in September 2025, and since then the Dr. Jones Expedition has positioned itself as one of the most ambitious itineraries in contemporary high-end travel, with rates starting at $49,950 USD per person.

Yet beyond price or seamless logistics, what truly defines this collection is its relevance in an era shaped by overtourism. Once travel itself ceased to be a privilege, luxury shifted toward restricted access and extreme curation.

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Sustainability as a Mission

White Desert built its reputation on precisely that principle. The company has been carbon neutral since 2007 and was among the first to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel into its Antarctic operations. Still, expanding into inhabited territories introduces new considerations: the impact on local communities, the preservation of fragile ecosystems, and the responsibility inherent in opening pathways to some of the planet’s last untouched landscapes.

In 2026, luxury is no longer measured solely by distance traveled, but by the consciousness with which that distance is navigated.

Our Wealthy Note

If you are considering the Dr. Jones Expedition, book as early as possible and request a direct conversation with the curatorial team. With only 12 travelers per departure, the details are defined case by case, and that is precisely where the experience elevates.

Consider private extensions before or after the main itinerary, and inquire about the specific local partnerships in each region. At this level, luxury is not only about landscape, but about how access is constructed.

And do not leave sustainability out of the conversation. Contemporary sophistication understands that exclusivity and responsibility are part of the same standard.