Top Antarctica Trips & Tours in January 2026

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Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

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Embark on this 8-day Antarctic cruise on the Magellan Explorer. Fly over the Drake Passage round-trip from Punta Arenas to King George Island where you meet your ship. Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula as you search for wildlife and explore stunning landscapes.

• Cruise the South Shetland Islands
• View penguins, seals, and whales
• Attend lectures and presentations
• Explore the Antarctic landscape

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from $85,400

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South Pole Overnight and Three Glaciers Retreat

at Three Glaciers Retreat - 7 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Moderate

This Antarctica tour provides an exclusive opportunity to camp overnight at one of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth, and walk in the footsteps of polar explorers who reached the Geographic South Pole.

• Explore Union Glacier
• Experience Antarctica
• Visit the Amundsen-Scott Station
• Enjoy outdoor activities

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from $4,995

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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

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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.

• Visit the legendary Cape Horn
• Attend presentations and lectures
• Sail through ice-filled bays
• Explore Antarctic bases & stations

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from $13,595

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Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 8-day Antarctic adventure with Ocean Nova Air Cruises. Fly over the Drake Passage from Punta Arenas to King George Island where you meet your ship. Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula as you search for wildlife and explore the surrounding landscape.

• Cruise the South Shetland Islands
• View penguins, seals, and whales
• Attend lectures and presentations
• Explore the Antarctic landscape

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from $15,695

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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Explorer

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

On this 11-day adventure to the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula you'll cruise through sea ice, witness penguins building their nests, kayak along icebergs, and experience exhilarating encounters with abundant wildlife including penguins, seals and whales.

• Explore local bays and channels
• Scout for humpback & minke whales
• Experience a Polar Plunge swim
• Learn from on-board specialists

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from $40,595

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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands & South Georgia

23 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Helicopter Tours

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From the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula, you will have countless unforgettable moments on this adventure-packed, 23-day voyage aboard the Ultramarine. This epic Antarctica  expedition includes all of the major Antarctic highlights you can imagine, full of significant milestones for any world traveler.

• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
• See thousands of pairs of penguins
• Follow in Shackleton's footsteps
• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Enjoy Flightseeing tours

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from $110,000

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South Pole and Emperors at Echo Camp

Antarctica Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Cape Town / Cape Town

Activity Level

Moderate

Fly over tens of thousands of icebergs as you cross the Polar Circle. This 8-day South Pole and Emperors Antarctic Adventure is a thrilling exploration of the icy wonders of Antarctica. See the Emperor penguin colony in Atka Bay and visit the heart of the Great White Continent, the South Pole.

• Explore remote areas of Antarctica
• Stay in a remote and luxurious camp
• See penguin colony in Atka Bay
• Visit the Geographic South Pole

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from $110,000

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South Pole and Emperors at Whichaway Camp

Antarctica Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Cape Town / Cape Town

Activities

Hiking, Skiing, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Moderate

Join this 8-day South Pole and Emperors Antarctic Expedition, A thrilling exploration of the icy wonders of Antarctica. See the Emperor penguin colony in Atka Bay and visit the heart of the Great White Continent, the Geographic South Pole.

• Explore remote areas of Antarctica
• Stay in a remote and luxurious camp
• See penguin colony in Atka Bay
• Visit the Geographic South Pole

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from $23,795

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Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition roundtrip Punta Arenas aboard Greg Mortimer, exploring remote areas of Antarctica. Begin on the legendary Drake Passage, where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans converge, creating a challenging waterway.

• Fly over the Drake Passage
• Fly over the Sothern Ocean
• Discover the Antarctic Peninsula
• Witness the Antarctic wildlife

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from $9,595

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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Antarctica Peninsula

Activity Level

Variable

Board Ocean Victory on this 10-day cruise to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Set foot on the Antarctic continent as well as sub-Antarctic islands and experience the incredible wildlife, stunning mountain scenery, and gigantic icebergs of this remote region on this expedition cruise.

• Sail across the Drake Passage
• Look for spectacular wildlife
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• Set foot on the Antarctic continent

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from $19,195

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Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activities

Scuba Diving

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Variable

Board the Polar Pioneer for a 13-day Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly Expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard the Sylvia Earle to the Antarctic Peninsula and the Antarctic Circle. Take a flight over the Drake Passage to maximize your time for exploration on the remarkable White Continent.

• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Explore wildlife
• Zodiac cruises
• Explore the unexplored

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from $20,295

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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

Starts / Ends

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.

• Fly over the Drake Passage
• Meet Antarctica´s wildlife
• Zodiac cruise around Pleneau Island
• View Neko Harbor´s icebergs

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from $10,595

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Antarctica All-Access

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Camping, Adventure Options, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Small Ship Sailing

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Embark on an 11-day Antarctic cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Begin with a hotel stay and city exploration before sailing across the Drake Passage. Discover dramatic landscapes, wildlife-rich South Shetland Islands, and the icy wonders of Antarctica through Zodiac cruises, kayaking, and visits to research stations.

• Kayak near floating icebergs
• Explore South Shetland Islands
• Visit historic research stations
• Spot penguins and seals

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from $24,995

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Polar Circle Air Cruise

10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Bypass the Drake Passage by flying directly to the South Shetland Islands. Exit the airplane to a world unlike any other on earth; ice-filled fjords, penguin rookeries, and great expanses of ice await. Sail as far south as possible in an attempt to reach the Polar Circle. Flexibility is key to a successful voyage as conditions can change quickly.

• Attempt to cross the Polar Circle
• Cruise along fjords & icebergs
• Search for polar wildlife
• View presentations by polar guides

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from $15,995

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Polar Circle Air Cruise

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

This Antarctic experience flies from Punta Arenas, Chile to King George Island where you embark on a cruise of the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands for a full 6 days before flying back to Chile. This tour is excellent for those who wish to maximize time in Antarctica and minimize time sailing the high seas crossing the Drake Passage.

• Attempt to cross the Polar Circle
• Cruise along fjords & icebergs
• Search for polar wildlife
• View presentations by polar guides

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from $29,795

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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 21-day expedition cruise on the Sylvia Earle, journeying from Ushuaia to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands. Experience stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and expert-led excursions, concluding your adventure back in Ushuaia.

• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Discover Antarctica’s wonders
• Experience Falklands’ beauty
• Encounter South Georgia’s wildlife

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from $16,995

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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

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.

• Witness Antarctic wildlife
• Fly over the Drake Passage
• Presentations by polar experts
• Cruise in a Zodiac

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from $12,965

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Celebrating Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Board the MS Seaventure for this 12-day cruise that takes you from Ushuaia, across the Drake Passage until you reach the Antarctic Peninsula where you will encounter unspoiled wildlife and scenery.

• Sail across the Antarctic Peninsula
• Encounter unforgettable wildlife
• Cruise among icebergs
• Stop to see historical sites

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