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Experience the diverse wonders of Buenos Aires with Adventure Life's array of 8 small ship cruises for 2026. Delve into the heart of Argentine culture and natural beauty on these immersive journeys. Explore the vibrant city of Buenos Aires before setting sail to marvel at abundant wildlife, historic sites, and myriad landscapes on an 18-day voyage from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Witness snow-capped mountains, vast penguin rookeries, and ice formations on a 13-day cruise around the Antarctic Peninsula from Buenos Aires. Embark on an epic 23-day adventure crossing the Antarctic Circle via Falklands & South Georgia, following in Shackleton's footsteps and enjoying flightseeing tours. From legendary landscapes to iconic wildlife encounters, kayaking among icebergs to whale watching, these expeditions offer activities suitable for all travelers. Don't miss this chance to explore the White Continent and beyond. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $10,451
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End of the World

13 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Tierra del Fuego by ship
  • Observe Magdalena Island penguins
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Savor a traditional Patagonian dinn
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration, Biking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 13-day Patagonian adventure covers the region’s highlights. Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, cruise the fjords on an Australis voyage, discover Torres del Paine, experience a traditional Patagonian dinner and end in El Calafate. Visit Magdalena Island’s penguins, hike iconic trails, and trek the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier.
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Dozens of Adelie Penguins gather on an ice flow in the seawater near Brown Bluff on the Antarctica Peninsula.
from $8,480
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Antarctic Wonders

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Buenos Aires
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula
  • Capture images of Antarctic scenery
  • Explore Petermann Island
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day Antarctica cruise aboard SH Vega. Fly south, board the boutique ship, and cross open ocean. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula with glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife. Take shore excursions to sites such as Petermann Island and the Lemaire Channel before returning to Ushuaia for your flight back to Buenos Aires.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $21,460
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Visit Salisbury Plain penguins
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Land at Gold Harbor
  • Zodiac outings in Antarctica
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on this 19-day expedition aboard Le Boreal, exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Watch wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals. Experience landings, zodiac outings, and remote glaciers across one of the world’s last true wildernesses.
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Sunrise in the Patagonian Andes Mountains
from $14,195
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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Buenos Aires - Santiago - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise to the Diego Ramírez Islands
  • Watch for massive Andean condors
  • See impressive glaciers
  • Visit a working Patagonian estancia
  • Explore Torres del Paine
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Santiago
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Variable
Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ aboard the Ultramarine on this 15-day Essential Patagonia journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Visit Cape Horn, cruise to Diego Ramírez Islands, and see the Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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Falkland Islands
from $17,470
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Falklands, South Georgia & Valdes Peninsula: in the Heart of the Wilderness

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Observe king penguins
  • Visit historic Stanley
  • Land by Zodiac on remote shores
  • Explore Valdes Peninsula reserve
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Whale Watching, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 20-day expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Navigate the South Atlantic to discover South Georgia’s glaciers and the Falkland Islands’ diverse birdlife. Encounter vast king penguin colonies and unique marine species at the Valdes Peninsula. This luxury voyage offers deep immersion into remote wildlife.
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Puerto Natales, Patagonia
from $12,130
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Classic Patagonia: Glaciers and Peaks

Puerto Natales to Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore Bernal Glacier by Zodiac
  • Chilean fjords exploration
  • Explore Karukinka Natural Park
  • Hike beech forests
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Puerto Natales / Buenos Aires
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Travel through Chilean Patagonia on a 9-day expedition cruise from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia aboard National Geographic Endurance. Sail fjords, glaciers, and narrow channels, explore by Zodiac and kayak, hike remote shores, and visit Karukinka Natural Park.
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Iceberg Flow during Trip to the Antarctic Peninsula
from $33,740
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The Great Austral Loop

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Observe New Island penguins
  • Visit South Georgia’s Gold Harbor
  • Observe whales, seals, and seabirds
  • Explore Salisbury Plain
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 19-day cruise from Buenos and Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience Zodiac landings, wildlife encounters, glaciers, and historic polar routes.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $10,299
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Wild Falkland Islands & South America

Buenos Aires to Brazil - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Visit Ushuaia gateway city
  • Discover Falkland wildlife
  • Walk ashore remote islands
  • See Patagonia in Puerto Madryn
  • Ride cable car in Camboriu
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Rio de Janeiro
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Seabourn Venture on a 16-day cruise to the Wild Falkland Islands & South America. You explore Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, the Falkland Islands, Patagonia, Uruguay, and Brazil, experiencing wildlife, coastal landscapes, and cultural cities.
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