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Select one of the below 16 best Elephant Island trips for 2025 and 2026. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Elephant Island. Our Elephant Island trips for 2025 feature Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Adventure Options, and Photography Seminars, and start from $9,990 for trips of 12 to 28 days. Contact Adventure Life's Elephant Island trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.
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1800's whaling station
from $29,395
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover South Georgia's wildlife
  • Discover Antarctica
  • Explore Antarctica's wildlife
  • Discover seals
  • Explore Falklands-Malvinas
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Explore South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula on this 20-day cruise aboard Sylvia Earle from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. Encounter captivating wildlife in South Georgia, learn Falklands-Malvinas' history, and witness peaceful grandeur in Antarctica, including the world's largest king penguin colonies.
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from $24,695
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In Shackleton’s Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Retrace Shackleton's steps
  • Marvel at enormous tabular icebergs
  • Explore South Georgia's wildlife
  • Hike from Fortuna Bay to Stromness
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Embark on a 20-day expedition cruise, retracing Shackleton's odyssey through the Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea, Elephant Island, and South Georgia. Explore icebergs and observe South Georgia's diverse wildlife. Conclude with a hike from Fortuna Bay to the abandoned Stromness whaling station, following Shackleton's final leg across South Georgia.
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Midnight sun over the flat-topped icebergs of the Weddell Sea
from $14,995
EBD $2000
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia & Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Cruise Strait of Magellan
  • Visit Saunders Island
  • Hike Carcass Island
  • Zodiac cruise on Prion Island
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Adventure Options, Kayaking, Hiking, Small Ship Sailing
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Embark on a 20-day cruise exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Magellan Explorer. Spot diverse wildlife including king, gentoo, and rockhopper penguins, along with albatross and seals. Visit remote islands like Saunders, Carcass, and Elephant Island.
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Adele Penguin King of the Hill
from $13,499
20% OFF
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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Cross the iconic Drake Passage
  • Wildlife of South Shetland Islands
  • Deception and Elephant Island
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 12-day Exploring the Last Continent cruise board the World Traveller, starting in Ushuaia, Argentina. Cross the Drake Passage to Antarctica, exploring wildlife and volcanic landscapes in the South Shetland Islands, with possible stops at Deception Island and Elephant Island. The trip continues to the Antarctic Peninsula and ends in Ushuaia.
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Antarctic landscape
from $29,795
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore South Georgia
  • Discover South Georgia's wildlife
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Look out for views and sceneries
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Embark on a 21-day voyage aboard the Sylvia Earle from Ushuaia, exploring the tranquil and majestic landscapes of South Georgia, the Falklands, and Antarctica. Encounter the peaceful nesting grounds of penguins, witness whales as they feed, and delight in the playful seals amidst icy waters.
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Abandoned whaling village of Stromness, South Georgia
from $15,995
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Antarctica and South Georgia Air-Cruise

18 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Chile’s Frei Station
  • Admire Antarctica's natural beauty
  • Observe unique birdlife
  • Visit Grytviken & Prion Island
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Let the clear Antarctic air fill your lungs on this magical 18-day cruise aboard the brand new Magellan Explorer. Admire the spectacular landscapes ad unique wildlife of one of the most remote locations on the planet. Starting in Punta Arenas, discovering Antarctica, South Georgia and finally disembarking back in Ushuaia.
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Landscape during Antarctica tour
from $18,900
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South Georgia and Antarctica - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Marvel at spectacular icebergs
  • Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
  • Enjoy Zodiac excursions
  • Follow the history of Shackleton
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Santiago / Puerto Williams
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This 17-day Antarctic trip on Silver Cloud takes you to South Georgia, the Antarctic Sound, the Antarctic Peninsula, and Elephant Island, where you might encounter seabirds, whales, penguins, glaciers, and icebergs.
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Albatross in the arctic.
from $11,200
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Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail to legendary Elephant Island
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
  • Search for whales in polar waters
  • See stunning Weddell Sea
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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On this 15-day Antarctic expedition voyage aboard the MV Plancius, travel to remote polar coasts and witness magnificent scenery and animals. Explore Point Wild, Devil Island, Erebus, and Terror Gulf, as well as Vega Island. Continue your exploration of the Orleans Strait, Port Monuments, Crystal Sound, and the Yalour Islands.
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Gentoo Penguins at Paradise Bay Antarctica
from $30,295
25% OFF
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In Shackleton's Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Icebergs of Antarctic Peninsula
  • Explore the Weddell Sea
  • Discover Elephant Island
  • Discover the wildlife of Antarctica
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 20-day In Shackleton's Footsteps cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, starting and ending in Ushuaia. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, "Iceberg Alley," and the Weddell Sea, where Shackleton’s Endurance sank. Visit Elephant Island, cross to South Georgia, and follow Shackleton’s route from Fortuna Bay to Stromness.
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Colony of black-browed albratross on the Falklands
from $9,990
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Classic Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica

22 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • Visit the Western Falkland Islands
  • Search for wildlife and seabirds
  • Explore the Eastern Falklands
  • Discover icy South Georgia
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark the MV Ushuaia for a classic 22-day expedition to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter abundant and diverse wildlife and unique ecosystems on this voyage of a lifetime!
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A group of penguins in the Falkland Islands
from $16,950
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Bird watch a multitude of seabirds
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • See Commerson’s Dolphins
  • Visit whaling and sealing station
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Tierra del Fuego National Park / Port of Ushuaia
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Join MV Hondius on a 23-day sailing adventure that allows you to discover and explore Antarctica, passing from the Falkland Island to Polar Circle. Experience some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth and enjoy close encounters with Gentoo and Adélie penguins, brown skuas, leopard seals, along with humpback and minke whales.
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Penguins at the Weddell Sea
from $26,500
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Remote Weddell Sea Explorer

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 28 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore the Weddell Sea
  • Discover South Georgia's wildlife
  • Explore Elephant Island
  • Wildlife on Elephant Island
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Helicopter Tours
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Variable
Embark on a 28-day Antarctic expedition roundtrip Ushuaia aboard MV Ortelius. Explore the Weddell Sea with its clear waters and massive tabular icebergs formed by the continent's floating ice sheets. Walk in the footsteps of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, visit South Georgia with its abundance of wildlife, and ultimately reach Elephant Island.
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Rockhopper penguin sighting
from $14,500
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Get a taste of Falklands history
  • See four S.Georgia penguin species
  • Discover the South Orkney Islands
  • Set foot on the Antarctic continent
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on a 19-day cruise from Ushuaia to see black-browed albatrosses in the Falkland Islands, explore Port Stanley, visit South Georgia's king penguin colonies, marvel at Weddell Sea icebergs, and meet elephant seals. Experience an unforgettable adventure aboard the Ortelius!
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Pair of King penguins on an Antarctica cruise
from $22,100
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Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Marvel at spectacular icebergs
  • Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
  • Enjoy Zodiac excursions
  • Follow the history of Shackleton
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Santiago / Puerto Williams
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Variable
Visit South Georgia, the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, and Elephant Island on this 20-day exploration cruise. Witness diverse seabirds, whales, penguins, and marvel at the fantastic scenery of glaciers and icebergs aboard the Silver Cloud Expedition.
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Puerto Williams, Chile
from $22,300
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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

20 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Wind
  • Explore New Island’s wild landscape
  • Tour West Point's rugged cliffs
  • Discover historic Port Stanley
  • Navigate the icy Antarctic Sound
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Santiago / Santiago
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Variable
Set sail on a 20-day cruise aboard the Silver Wind, visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Elephant Island, rich in wildlife and history—Experience Antarctica’s remote wilderness for five days before returning via the Drake Passage.
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from $31,395
25% OFF
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Join zodiac cruises and excursions
  • Explore wildlife in South Georgia
  • Hike from Fortuna Bay to Stromness
  • Explore the 5th Continent
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Photography Seminars, Snorkeling, Camping
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Variable
Embark on the 21-day South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falklands-Malvinas. Photograph seals, spot whales feeding on krill, and observe king penguins in South Georgia. Enjoy a hike from Fortuna Bay to Stromness.
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