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Two Glacier Mountains symmetrically reflecting in the Antarctic water
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Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Explore Punta Arenas vibrant scene
  • Spot Antarctic icebergs
  • Photograph glaciers and icebergs
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Join a 12-day Antarctic Explorer Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia on the Greg Mortimer. Discover stunning wildlife, majestic glaciers, and pristine landscapes as you cruise through the Antarctic Peninsula's icy bays.
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from $16,995
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Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore Antarctic wildlife
  • Enjoy included activities
  • Attend lectures
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Snorkeling, Camping
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Embark on a 14-day Antarctica trip from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to the White Continent. Explore Antarctica's landscapes and enjoy activities like kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, and snorkeling. Optional experiences include the polar plunge. Return via the Drake Passage, attend lectures, and reflect on your journey.
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Mirror-like waters in Paradise Bay
from $16,395
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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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Emperor penguin chick in Antarctica
from $13,395
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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North

Punta Arenas - Buenos Aires - 9 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Fly to King George Island
  • Spot whales and penguins
  • Cross the legendary Drake
  • Experience thrilling Zodiac rides
  • Cruise the Antarctic Peninsula
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Punta Arenas / Buenos Aires
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Small Ship Sailing
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Explore the Antarctic on this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard World Voyager. Explore the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, where you'll encounter towering glaciers, massive icebergs, and diverse wildlife, including penguins, whales, and seals.
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Polar Athena navigates icy blue waters surrounded by drifting icebergs
from $14,495
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Antarctic Micro Fly Cruise - Sail One Way

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Polar Athena
  • Fly to King George Island
  • Sail the Gerlache Strait
  • Zodiac cruise among icebergs
  • Visit penguin colonies
  • Explore Antarctic highlights
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Puerto Natales / Ushuaia
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Join the MV Polar Athena 9-Day Antarctica Fly Cruise from Puerto Natales. Explore glaciers, iceberg-filled coves, and penguin colonies while sailing the Gerlache Strait and navigating remote Antarctic islands.
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Kayaking in antarctica
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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Presentations by polar experts
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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On this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North Expedition Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Explorer, opt for the quickest route to Antarctica, for a unique aerial preview of the vast and dramatic landscape. Continue the adventure by ship experiencing wildlife and natural wonders and then return through the Drake Passage.
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A humpback whale dives beneath the Antarctic waters
from $17,995
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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Explorer
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Presentations by polar experts
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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On this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North Expedition Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard World Explorer, opt for the quickest route to Antarctica, for a unique aerial preview of the vast and dramatic landscape. Continue the adventure by ship experiencing wildlife and natural wonders and then return through the Drake Passage.
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Kayaking glassy waters around incredible icebergs
from $32,595
EBD $2000
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Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Punta Arenas attractions
  • Fly to King George
  • Land on penguin beaches
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Citizen Science
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Embark on an 11-day Antarctic adventure from Punta Arenas, flying to King George Island to board the World Voyager. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands by Zodiac and on foot, observe penguins and seals, cross the Antarctic Circle, and marvel at dramatic glaciers before returning to Punta Arenas.
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from $12,995
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Magellan Discoverer Inaugural Air-Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Start your adventure in Punta Arena
  • Enjoy Patagonia Adventures
  • Beagle Channel and Drake Passage
  • Antarctic Exploration
  • Return Flight from King George Isla
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Embark on a 10-day cruise on the Magellan Discoverer from Punta Arenas to Antarctica. Sail the Strait of Magellan, explore Glacier Alley, and cross the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Spend three days discovering fjords, icebergs, and wildlife before flying back from King George Island.
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from $6,795
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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 6 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 / Port of Ushuaia
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The Antarctica Express Air cruise is a compact 6-day expedition aboard Magellan Discoverer. Begin in Punta Arenas, Chile, with a flight 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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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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Blue and turquoise color ice of glacier face and reflections in calm water of Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia Island.
from $22,995
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South Georgia and Antarctic Fly and Sail Cruise

Puerto Natales - Port Stanley - 16 Day Itinerary aboard MV Polar Athena
  • See King Penguins
  • Visit Grytviken Cemetery
  • Walk Salisbury Plain
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
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Puerto Natales / Falkland Islands
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars
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Experience a 16-day expedition aboard Admiralty Dream from Puerto Natales to Port Stanley. Fly to King George Island, navigate the Antarctic Peninsula, cross the Scotia Sea, explore South Georgia’s wildlife sites, and finish in the Falkland Islands. Daily outings, landings, and guided activities offer access to remote Antarctic environments.
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Midnight sun over the flat-topped icebergs of the Weddell Sea
from $16,999
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Drake Express

King George Island Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Fly to King George Island
  • Visit Elephant Island
  • Explore Deception Island’s
  • Witness Gentoo penguin rookeries
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Embark on this 10-day expedition aboard World Voyager. Fly to King George Island, the unofficial capital of Antarctica, and explore the South Shetland Islands, rich with wildlife and stunning landscapes. Visit Elephant Island, Deception Island, and other remarkable sites. Experience the vast, icy expanse of the Antarctic Peninsula and more.
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Penguin jump in Antarctica
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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Meet Antarctica´s wildlife
  • Zodiac cruise around Pleneau Island
  • View Neko Harbor´s icebergs
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Explore King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, skipping the Drake Passage on this 8-day polar experience. Zodiac cruise in search of whales, seabirds, and astounding icebergs, and enjoy daily landing excursions in the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.
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Sea Explorer Air Cruises
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Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Direct Flight to Antarctica
  • Wildlife Encounters in Antarctica
  • Sail through Ice-Filled Fjords
  • Expert-Led Zodiac Landings
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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The Classic Antarctica air-cruise offers an 8-day adventure from Punta Arenas, Chile, flying directly to Antarctica. Explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, sailing through ice-filled fjords and encountering penguins, seals, and whales. Enjoy Zodiac landings with expert guides before returning to Punta Arenas.
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Travelers on a zodiac tour in Antarctica
from $17,895
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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Zodiac cruise around Pleneau Island
  • Marvel at giant icebergs
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Discover King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula on this 8-day polar adventure aboard World Voyager, skipping the Drake Passage for a seamless journey. Fly directly from Punta Arenas to Antarctica, where you’ll explore the pristine landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Chinstrap penguins making some noise!
from $4,995
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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • 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 fastest possible trip to Antarctica, and one of most economical is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia. Sail the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, and mythical 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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Albatross nest amid rolling hills in Falkland Islands
from $32,295
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore the Falkland Islands
  • South Georgia's king penguin
  • Go on Zodiac-cruises
  • Observe spectacular wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 23-day expedition cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer, exploring South Georgia, the Falklands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Delve into the islands' rich history, observe diverse wildlife, and witness king penguin colonies before returning to Ushuaia.
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