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Select from one of the below 13 scenic Lemaire Channel hikes & treks  for 2026-2027. Do you prefer shorter walks or longer treks? Easy strolls or conquering the highest peaks? Lemaire Channel hiking and trekking trips range from 8 to 20 days in 2026. The Lemaire Channel hiking & trekking trip planners at Adventure Life can help choose the perfect hikes and then help you to customize them to make your own unique Lemaire Channel trekking experience. 
 

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The wildlife was so abundant it was difficult to land.
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Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Skip the traditional Drake Passage
  • Explore into channels and coves
  • Experience activities
  • Explore Antarctica's wildlife
  • Seven days Antarctic experience
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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales
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The 10-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage Cruise, roundtrip from Puerto Natales aboard the National Geographic Orion, is an amazing way to discover Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, avoiding the Drake Passage, to explore channels and coves, observe whales, and maneuver around icebergs on Zodiac cruises.
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We had some incredible weather on our trip. This day was calm and sunny - perfect for reflections and reflecting.
from $20,995
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Antarctic Circle Expedition Micro Cruise by Air

Roundtrip Puerto Natales - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Aureum
  • Sail the scenic Gerlache Strait
  • Fly to remote King George Island
  • Explore Deception Island
  • Navigate the Lemaire Channel
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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales
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Join an 11-day fly-cruise expedition on the Explorer Yacht Aureum, starting with a two-hour flight to King George Island, bypassing the Drake Passage. Spend seven days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and its wildlife, including penguins and seals, with expert photography guidance.
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Mirror-like waters in Paradise Bay
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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Fly to King George Island
  • Spot whales and penguins
  • Cross the legendary Drake
  • Witness glaciers calving
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Explore the Antarctic on this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Explorer. Navigate the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, and witness towering glaciers, massive icebergs, and incredible wildlife, including penguins, whales, and seals.
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Orca coming up for air
from $12,300
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Antarctic Peninsula Expedition, Including South Shetland Islands

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Explore Antarctica by Zodiac
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • See Paradise Bay's glaciers
  • Visit Port Lockroy Post Office
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Sail from Ushuaia aboard Heritage Discoverer on a 12-day voyage to Antarctica. Cross the Drake Passage, explore Antarctic landing sites by Zodiac, and encounter penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, icebergs, and glaciers. Visit sites including Half Moon Island, Brown Bluff, Port Lockroy, Paradise Bay, and Cuverville Island.
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Admiring Adelie penguins
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Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage

Ushuaia - Puerto Natales - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Flight to Puerto Natales
  • Explore channels and coves
  • Engage in exciting activities
  • Experience activity options
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Natales
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Experience the 10-day Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from Ushuaia to Puerto Natales on the National Geographic Explorer. Cruise outbound through the Drake Passage and return via a 2-hour flight from Antarctica, saving time at sea.
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Watching the Adelie colony
from $16,995
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Antarctic Peninsula Expedition Micro Cruise by Air & Sea

Ushuaia - Puerto Natales - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aureum
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Discover stunning Paradise Bay
  • Observe whales in Wilhelmina Bay
  • Experience Puerto Natales
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Natales
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Join a 10-day Antarctic Peninsula sail/fly expedition cruise on the Explorer Yacht Aureum, featuring a scenic ocean crossing and a flight home. Explore stunning locations like Paradise Bay while observing wildlife, including penguins and whales, with expert guidance.
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Antarctica Wildlife
from $16,995
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Antarctic Peninsula Expedition Micro Cruise by Air & Sea

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aureum
  • Discover scenic Puerto Natales
  • Fly to remote King George Island
  • Step ashore in Antarctica
  • View the scenic Beagle Channel
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Puerto Natales / Port of Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Hiking, Photography Seminars
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Enjoy a 10-day fly/sail cruise on the Explorer Yacht Aureum, starting in Puerto Natales and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, including sights like Paradise Bay and Deception Island. Spot penguins, seals, and whales before crossing the Drake Passage and ending your journey in Ushuaia, Argentina.
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Penguins gathering on the shore
from $15,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Port Stanley settlement
  • Visit historic Grytviken site
  • Observe Salisbury Plain penguins
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula waters
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Travel 20 days from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Explorer. Cross the Strait of Magellan and sail to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), South Georgia, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit Port Stanley, Grytviken, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and the South Shetland Islands.
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Stunning reflections in the Lemaire channel
from $18,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Explore Historic Grytviken Site
  • Encounter Salisbury Plain Penguins
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula Waters
  • Discover Elephant Island Coast
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Set sail on a 20-day voyage from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Cross the Strait of Magellan, explore Saunders Island and Port Stanley, and cruise to South Georgia’s king penguin colonies. Visit Grytviken, St. Andrews Bay, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula before ending in Ushuaia.
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Kayaking glassy waters around incredible icebergs
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Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Sail the Beagle Channel
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Take helicopter over Antarctica
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Helicopter Tours, Spa Relaxation
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Embark on this 14-day cruise exploring Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia aboard Ultramarine. Sail through the Beagle Channel and cross the legendary Drake Passage, where you'll witness breathtaking wildlife, from soaring albatrosses to playful dolphins.
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Minke whale swimming in the ocean
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Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Engage with leading scientists
  • Learn from polar experts
  • Observe whales and penguins
  • Cross the Drake Passage
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Sail on this 11-Day Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals cruise Buenos Aires roundtrip aboard the World Voyager. Witness breathtaking glaciers, towering icebergs, and diverse wildlife. Join expert scientists in marine research, participate in citizen science programs, and listen to underwater whale vocalizations via hydrophones.
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Cruising in the zodiac looking for wildlife
from $14,303
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Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales - 9 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Skip the traditional Drake Passage
  • Explore into channels and coves
  • Experience activities
  • Explore Antarctica's wildlife
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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales
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This 9-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage, round trip from Puerto Natales aboard the National Geographic Orion, offers an efficient way to experience Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, bypassing the Drake Passage, to explore channels, coves, watch for whales, and navigate icebergs on Zodiac cruises.
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