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Embark on a wildlife journey of a lifetime to the South Orkney Islands in Antarctica with Adventure Life. Witness some of the world's rarest and most captivating creatures, from penguins and seals to whales and dolphins. This 12 to 28 days tour allows you to explore this unique destination with an experienced guide while taking in the spectacular views of glaciers, islands, and mountains. Prices start at $10,500, making it ideal for those seeking an unforgettable experience that won't break the bank. So why wait? Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists today to help plan your next seamless trip to the South Orkney Islands! With their expertise, you can be sure to have an unforgettable experience that won't break the bank.
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1800's whaling station
$28,895
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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
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activities:
Fly Cruises, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore South Georgia and Antarctic Odyssey on this 20-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Sylvia Earle. On this journey, you'll experience the finest aspects of the Antarctic Peninsula and the captivating wildlife sanctuary of South Georgia. You'll have the chance to …
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$22,595
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In Shackleton's Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore the Iceberg Alley
  • Explore Shackleton's expedition
  • Discover King penguins
  • Explore Fortuna Bay and Stromness
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
On this 20-day In Shackleton's Footsteps Expedition Cruise Roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Greg Mortimer, start your exploration from the top of the Peninsula and venture into the Weddell Sea to reach Elephant Island, where Sir Ernest Shackleton's crew lived for several months. Finally, you will …
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King Penguins at Fortuna Bay, South Georgia
$26,795
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Falklands-Malvinas
  • Discover South Georgia
  • Lookout for wondrous wildlife
  • Watch for whale-sightings
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Camping, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
On this 21-Day South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey Expedition Cruise Roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Sylvia Earle, explore the highlights of both the Antarctic Peninsula and the captivating wildlife sanctuary of South Georgia. Explore the historical Falklands-Malvinas islands and be amazed by the …
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Antarctic landscape
$26,095
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore South Georgia
  • Discover South Georgia's wildlife
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Look out for views and sceneries
Starts / Ends:
Ushuaia / Ushuaia
Activities:
Camping, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore the best of South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula on this 21-Day South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey Roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Greg Mortimer. Summer comes to South Georgia’s remote, untamed landscape like a freight train. Famed for its abandoned whaling stations and …
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$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
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Adventure Options, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Embark on a 20-day polar expedition cruise, retracing Shackleton's odyssey. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, the Weddell Sea, Elephant Island, and South Georgia. Witness tabular icebergs in the Antarctic Sound, and visit the historic James Caird path. Enjoy South Georgia's wildlife …
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Adele Penguin King of the Hill
$11,299
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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
Starts / Ends:
Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 12-day Exploring the Last Continent aboard the World Traveller begins in Ushuaia, Argentina. After setting sail, you cross the iconic Drake Passage. The first encounter with Antarctica begins at the South Shetland Islands, a chain of islands with wildlife and volcanic scenery. Possible stops …
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Antarctic landscape
$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
Starts / Ends:
Ushuaia / Ushuaia
Activities:
Camping, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join a 21-day expedition aboard the Sylvia Earle departing from Ushuaia and explore the highlights of South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. Witness incredible natural phenomena such as ice seals, blue icebergs, and whales in the Antarctic Peninsula. In South Georgia, have the opportunity to …
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Abandoned whaling village of Stromness, South Georgia
$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
Starts / Ends:
Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Follow in the footsteps of explorer Ernest Shackleton to the extremes of the Southern Hemisphere! Visit the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia aboard the Magellan Explorer. Enjoy views of spectacular mountains and towering icebergs, and visit extraordinary snowy landscapes and remote penguin …
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Landscape during Antarctica tour
$19,400
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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
Starts / Ends:
Santiago / Puerto Williams
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join Silver Cloud's 17-day Antarctic expedition that begins and ends in Puerto Williams. This all-encompassing journey is an explorer’s dream. Starting with three days at sea, touch terra firma in South Georgia, and see how the animals are in charge and humans come a distant second. After …
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Albatross in the arctic.
$10,500
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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
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Every Antarctic traveler experiences some of the adventures known to the historic polar explorers, but this voyage takes it to the next level. This adventurous polar expedition in the Antarctic Circle combines the exciting Weddell Sea with the amazing Antarctic Peninsula, including iconic landing …
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A group of penguins in the Falkland Islands
$16,700
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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
Starts / Ends:
Tierra del Fuego National Park / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Adventure Options, Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Board MV Hondius on a 23-day sailing adventure 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 …
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Penguins at the Weddell Sea
$24,700
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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
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore the Weddell Sea on this 28-Day Remote Expedition Roundtrip Ushuaia aboard the MV Ortelius. Start your trip in Ushuaia en route to South Georgia, where you will follow in the footsteps of legendary polar explorer Ernest Shackleton and his ship, Endurance. This island is home to an abundance …
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Rockhopper penguin sighting
$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
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience a remarkable 19-day cruise on the Ortelius, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter diverse wildlife on Carcass and Saunders Islands, and explore Port Stanley's colonial charm. South Georgia reveals king penguins and historic whaling …
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Pair of King penguins on an Antarctica cruise
$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
Starts / Ends:
Santiago / Puerto Williams
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join Silver Cloud's 20-day expedition begins and ends at the Puerto Williams. This expedition includes a visit to breathtaking South Georgia where you will find huge King Penguin colonies, itSpots whaling history and Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. If you think …
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Puerto Williams, Chile
$21,300
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Puerto Williams to 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
Starts / Ends:
Santiago / Santiago
Activities:
Adventure Options, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 20-day cruise aboard the Silver Wind to and from Puerto Williams. Begin at the Falkland Islands, rich in history and home to five species of penguins, including the playful rockhoppers and massive albatross colonies. Continue your journey to South Georgia, where dramatic charcoal-black …
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