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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Visit the legendary Cape Horn
  • Attend presentations and lectures
  • Sail through ice-filled bays
  • Explore Antarctic bases & stations
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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The shortest possible trip to Antarctica is this 6-day cruise/flight aboard Magellan Explorer starting in Ushuaia, through the Beagle Channel, legendary Cape Horn, and the Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.
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Kayaking glassy waters around incredible icebergs
from $19,995
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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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Hiking, Helicopter Tours
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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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Stunning reflections in the Lemaire channel
from $15,195
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Ultimate Antarctic Circle Crossing

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
  • Visit Antarctic Peninsula bays
  • Spot penguins and seals
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 15-day expedition from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore South Shetland Islands, and reach the Antarctic Peninsula. Observe penguins, seals, whales, and icebergs, visit historic huts, and cross the Antarctic Circle for a rare polar experience.
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Glacier up ahead, the scale is really hard to read.
from $18,095
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Ultimate Antarctic Circle Crossing

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Discover Drake Passage wildlife
  • View Antarctic wildlife
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula iceberg
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Camping
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Experience a 15-day Antarctic Circle journey from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard MV Discoverer, crossing Drake Passage and exploring South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Peninsula, and Lemaire Channel. Discover wildlife, icebergs, and remote landscapes, plus time in Ushuaia’s Patagonia setting before embarkation and after disembarkation.
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Two Glacier Mountains symmetrically reflecting in the Antarctic water
from $33,195
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South Georgia & Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Tour Punta Arenas' cultural sites
  • Visit Elephant Island
  • Enter the remote Weddell Sea
  • Photograph glaciers and icebergs
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 20-day Fly/Sail photography expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring the stunning landscapes of South Georgia and Antarctica. Capture breathtaking wildlife and surreal scenes in one of the world's most pristine environments, perfect for photographers of all skill levels.
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from $22,995
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit Falklands Islands
  • Discover South Georgia
  • Explore Historic Grytviken
  • Visit the scientific bases
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Arakur Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 20-day polar adventure from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros, exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter vast penguin colonies, historic sites, and breathtaking ice-filled landscapes on this unforgettable voyage.
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Hiking in Antarctica is rewarded with spectacular views
from $9,095
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Antarctica Springs to Life

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cross Drake Passage waters
  • Explore Ushuaia harborfront
  • Visit Deception Island beach
  • Experience Antarctic wildlife
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 10-day Antarctica Springs to Life from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Victory. Cross the legendary Drake Passage, explore the pristine landscapes of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Witness penguins nesting, seals resting on ice, and whales surfacing in the icy waters.
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from $6,795
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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

King George Island - Ushuaia - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Visit the South Shetland Islands
  • Drake Passage navigation
  • Explore Puerto Williams
  • Chance to visit Cape Horn
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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The Antarctica Express Air cruise is a compact 7-day expedition aboard Magellan Discoverer. Begin in Punta Arenas and fly to King George Island to explore penguin colonies, ice-filled bays, and Antarctic wildlife. Sail through the Drake Passage, spot seabirds and whales, and, weather permitting, land at Cape Horn. Conclude in Ushuaia.
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Abandoned whaling village of Stromness, South Georgia
from $17,995
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Antarctica and South Georgia Air-Cruise

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 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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Kayak Antarctica
from $26,895
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Stanley, East Falkland
  • Cruise scenic bays and channels
  • See Grytviken Whaling Station
  • View bird colonies and seal wallows
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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This 20-day unique expedition cruise goes beyond wildlife viewing and delves into the human history of Falklands and Antarctica. Board MV Discoverer in Ushuaia, Argentina, cruise through the Beagle Channel on your way to the Falkland Islands, then on to South Georgia, and finally the Antarctic Peninsula.
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A whale comes up to say hello
from $10,895
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Antarctic Peninsula: The Classic Voyage

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
  • Observe colonies of penguins
  • Join guided Zodiac excursions
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Spa Relaxation, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Experience a 12-day Antarctic cruise from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the South Shetland Islands, and encounter whales, penguins, and seals. Enjoy activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, and photography workshops.
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $14,295
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cruise through Drake Passage
  • Sail through Paradise Bay
  • Observe Gentoo penguin colonies
  • Visit Deception Island
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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During this 13-day Crossing the Antarctic Circle cruise aboard Ocean Victory. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, including Paradise Bay, Cuverville Island, Damoy Point, and Wilhelmina Bay. Witness penguin colonies, whales, and icebergs, and cross the Antarctic Circle for a rare achievement.
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