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Take a trip back in time on one of these 5 Drake Passage archaeology tours in 2025. Explore ruins, excavations, and archaeology digs near hot spots such as on a guided private or small group tour with an exceptional multi-lingual guide aided by historians and archaeologists. These 5 archaeology trips also afford plenty of opportunities to enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Scuba Diving, and Small Ship SailingTell one of our Drake Passage travel experts about your ideal archaeology trip they will help you start planning a seamless adventure.
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Penguins in Antarctica
from $9,600
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit Point Wild
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Discover the Devil Island
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Kayaking
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Board MV Plancius in Ushuaia for an 11-day Antarctic adventure, sailing through the Beagle Channel and across the Drake Passage. Explore historic sites like Point Wild and the Weddell Sea, spot whales, seals, and seabirds, and witness stunning landscapes, including Antarctic Sound, Brown Bluff, and Devil Island, before returning to Ushuaia.
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Penguins in Antarctica
from $24,500
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Bellingshausen Sea, Peter I Island plus Ellsworth Land - incl. helicopters

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Visit penguin nesting sites
  • Witness historic expedition sites
  • Discover Peter I Island
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving, Small Ship Sailing
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Begin your 25-day expedition in Ushuaia, Argentina, and sail aboard Ortelius through the Drake Passage into Antarctica’s remote southern reaches. Discover rare wildlife, historic sites, and untouched landscapes as you explore the Bellingshausen Sea, Ellsworth Land, and Peter I Island by Zodiac and helicopter.
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Brilliant blue icebergs in Antarctic waters
from $18,595
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Voyaging Beyond the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Discover rare polar sights
  • Learn from expert guides
  • Witness stunning glaciers
  • Uncover Shackleton’s Historic Sites
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
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Village Visits
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Venture on a 14-day Antarctica cruise that starts in Buenos Aires and sails from Ushuaia aboard Le Lyrial. Cross the famous Drake Passage, take daily Zodiac trips, see penguins and whales up close, and explore Antarctica with A&K’s expert guide, plus a chance to cross the Antarctic Circle.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $19,050
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Visit Salisbury Plain penguins
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Land at Gold Harbor
  • Zodiac outings in Antarctica
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Whale Watching
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Sail from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on this 19-day expedition aboard Le Boreal, exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Watch wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals. Experience landings, zodiac outings, and remote glaciers across one of the world’s last true wildernesses.
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The lookout crew of penguins spotting our zodiacs arriving, Antarctica
from $18,610
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Explore Antarctica's landscape
  • Explore South Georgia's wildlife
  • Experience the Falkland Islands
  • See Valdes Peninsula's wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Embark on a 20-day cruise from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires aboard L'Austral. Explore Antarctica’s icebergs, glaciers, and wildlife, from penguins to whales. Visit South Georgia, home to king penguins and elephant seals, then the Falkland Islands with rugged shores and seabirds. End at Valdes Peninsula, where orcas hunt and guanacos roam.
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