South Shetland Islands Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

from $22,400

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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

Activity Level

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 $33,195

EBD

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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Discover Falklands’ beaches
• Marvel at South Georgia’s glaciers
• Spot Antarctica's wildlife
• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 20-day cruise on the Sylvia Earle, exploring Ushuaia, the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and expert-led activities, concluding with a flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas.

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from $70,590

OBC

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Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse

• Explore Buenos Aires' vibrant arts
• Spot Antarctic wildlife
• Discover Stanley’s British charm
• Visit West Point Island's cliffside

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 23-day cruise from Buenos Aires on the Scenic Eclipse to explore the wild wonders of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, rich with wildlife and history. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula, a journey through some of the world's most remote areas.

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from $17,050

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica

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

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $23,995

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South Georgia & Antarctic Sail and Fly Cruise

Port Stanley - Puerto Natales - 16 Day Itinerary aboard MV Polar Athena

• Visit penguin colonies
• Visit Grytviken historic settlement
• Enter Drygalski Fjord
• Land on Antarctic Peninsula

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Falkland Islands / Puerto Natales

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 16-day cruise from Port Stanley to Puerto Natales aboard MV Polar Athena, visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Join landings at key wildlife sites, attend scheduled presentations, and spend time cruising past ice formations.

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from $11,395

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Antarctic Peninsula: The Classic Voyage

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Camp under Antarctic stars
• Encounter unforgettable wildlife
• Enjoy thrilling Zodiac excursions
• Visit historic research stations

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Classic Voyage from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Explore the Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula with expert guides, thrilling Zodiac excursions, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

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from $9,895

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Exploring Antarctica's Spring

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Explore Ushuaia beauty
• Sail across the Drake Passage
• Experince Zodiac cruising
• Navigate South Shetlands

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an extraordinary 11-day Antarctic expedition aboard the Ocean Albatros. Discover the rich wildlife of this frozen world, including albatrosses, prions, petrels, penguins, seals, whales, and dolphins. Journey through the stunning landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, and South Shetland Islands.

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from $15,259

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Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales - 8 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

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage roundtrip from Puerto Natales aboard National Geographic Orion offers an efficient way to experience Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, bypassing the Drake Passage, to icy landscapes, spot wildlife, and enjoy expert-led activities like hiking, kayaking, and Zodiac cruising.

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from $15,999

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Drake Fly & Sail

Ushuaia to King George Island - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Navigate Drake Passage
• Discover remote Antarctic Peninsula
• Spot penguins at Paulet Island
• Explore glaciers and wildlife

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Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Antarctica Drake Fly & Sail cruise aboard World Traveller. Sail across the Drake Passage, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Sound, and South Shetland Islands. Make flexible landings based on ice and weather, guided by expert navigation.

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from $22,995

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Epic Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Explore South Georgia Island
• Spot seals, whales, and penguins
• Cruise the scenic Beagle Channel
• Visit remote Falkland Islands

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Variable

Sail roundtrip from Ushuaia on a 20-day cruise aboard Ocean Albatros, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Discover polar landscapes, the wildlife haven of South Georgia, and the windswept shores of the Falklands. See glaciers, towering icebergs, and penguin colonies. Visit remote beaches and watch for whales and seals.

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from $9,250

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Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage + Long hikes

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Hike Antarctic wilderness trails
• Zodiac cruise icy bays
• Observe penguins, albatross & more
• Enjoy trips ashore each day
• Explore the South Shetland Islands

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Hiking, Camping, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Set out on an 11-day Antarctica expedition cruise aboard MV Plancius, featuring long hikes, Zodiac excursions, and close-up wildlife encounters. Discover glaciers, penguin colonies, and historic sites from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula.

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from $18,899

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Drake Express

King George Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Explore Beak Island’s stark terrain
• Visit Elephant Island
• Explore Deception Island’s
• Witness Gentoo penguin rookeries

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day Drake Express cruise aboard World Traveller, land at remote research stations, and witness abundant wildlife. This flexible itinerary brings you face-to-face with penguins, seals, and massive icebergs in some of the world’s most untouched places.

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from $18,295

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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

Activity Level

Variable

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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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

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $16,799

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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Navigate Legendary Drake Passage
• Step Ashore at Brown Bluff
• Experience Cierva Cove Scenery
• Discover South Shetland Islands

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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia aboard World Traveller. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula with landings at Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Beak Island, and Hidden Bay. Cross the Drake Passage twice, encounter penguins, seals, and whales, and witness towering icebergs, snow-capped peaks, and pristine polar landscapes.

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