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Nestled in the southernmost region of Argentina, Ushuaia is the gateway to exhilarating adventures in the land of fire and ice. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Patagonian landscapes and embark on unforgettable whale-watching tours where you can witness the majestic marine giants in their natural habitat. Adventure Life's carefully crafted whale-watching tours offer a profound exploration of Ushuaia, known as the end of the world. Spend 9 to 25 days exploring the region's diverse marine life, including the awe-inspiring whales, with activities ranging from relaxed wildlife viewing to exhilarating kayaking adventures. Make your travel dreams a reality and immerse yourself in the wonders of Ushuaia on a whale-watching expedition. For a journey that connects you with the fascinating marine world of Argentina, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip. here.
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Adelie penguin on ice
from $11,795
EBD 20%
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Quest for the Weddell Sea

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit the huts of Damoy Point
  • Visit penguin colonies
  • Discover Deception Island volcano
  • Spot humpback whales surfacing
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Adventure Options, Photography Seminars, Kayaking, Small Ship Sailing, Camping, Citizen Science
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Quest for the Weddell Sea cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, and Antarctic Peninsula, and enjoy Zodiac excursions, penguin sightings, whale watching, and historic sites.
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A fleet of zodiacs will carry you to remote landscapes
from $36,095
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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Traverse Drake Passage’s waters
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula beauty
  • Encounter South Georgia’s wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Snorkeling, Scuba Diving
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Variable
Join a 23-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring Ushuaia, the Antarctic Peninsula, and South Georgia. Experience onboard lectures, thrilling activities, and a traditional Fuegian barbecue before concluding your unforgettable journey in Ushuaia.
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine
from $13,595
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Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Revel along the Beagle Channel
  • Tour Torres del Paine National Park
  • Watch whales migrating
  • Discover the UNESCO heritage
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition through the Beagle Channel and Patagonia, starting from Ushuaia and concluding in Puerto Montt, aboard the Sylvia Earle. Discover the untamed beauty of Torres del Paine National Park, look for whales in Francisco Coloane Marine Park, the UNESCO heritage in Chiloe, and witness the breathtaking glaciers of Patagonia.
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Spotting the continent of Antarctica
from $27,513
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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

Argentina to Argentina - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Cross the famous Drake Passage
  • Possibly encounter killer whales
  • See icebergs, glaciers and wildlife
  • Sail towards Antarctic Circle
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day Antarctic Circle cruise aboard National Geographic Endurance and sail across the Drake Passage, then explore the Antarctic Circle’s stunning landscapes, icebergs, and wildlife. This voyage offers a deep exploration of Antarctica's natural wonders before returning to Ushuaia and Buenos Aires.
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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $4,439
$1000 OFF
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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis
  • Explore Cape Horn cliffs
  • Witness Pia Glacier calving
  • Visit Ainsworth Bay wildlife
  • Spot penguins on Magdalena
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Variable
Sail through Patagonia on a 9-day expedition cruise. Visit Cape Horn, explore majestic glaciers, hike through pristine forests, and witness penguins and diverse wildlife aboard the Stella Australis.
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Adele Penguin King of the Hill
from $14,599
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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Cross the iconic Drake Passage
  • Wildlife of South Shetland Islands
  • Deception and Elephant Island
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Join a 12-day Exploring the Last Continent cruise board the World Traveller, starting in Ushuaia, Argentina. Cross the Drake Passage to Antarctica, exploring wildlife and volcanic landscapes in the South Shetland Islands, with possible stops at Deception Island and Elephant Island. The trip continues to the Antarctic Peninsula and ends in Ushuaia.
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Guests on the deck of the Ushuaia viewing the arctic landscape.
from $8,990
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Weddell Sea Quest

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • View the icy South Shetlands
  • Spot varied Antarctic wildlife
  • Enjoy a full program of lectures
  • Visit enigmatic Elephant Island
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, and the Weddell Sea aboard the MV Ushuaia. The Weddell Sea will always be remembered as the polar region that still echoes the ill-fated expedition of the great British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
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Sea lions in Beagle Channel
from $32,870
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Northbound)

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords
  • Explore Torres del Paine by hiking
  • See Antarctic's Wildlife
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Visit Karukinka Natural Park
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Join this 18-day Antarctica expedition starting in Santiago aboard National Geographic Resolution. Explore Chilean fjords, Patagonia’s landscapes, and Torres del Paine. Encounter penguins, whales, and glaciers on this epic adventure.
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An ocean of icebergs.
from $8,990
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Polar Circle Quest

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • Discover the Antarctic peninsula
  • Spot varied wildlife
  • Enjoy a full program of lectures
  • Explore south for the Polar Circle
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Variable
This 12-day small ship cruise to Antarctica on the MV Ushuaia sails to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands from Ushuaia, Argentina. Conditions permitting, navigate some of the most beautiful waterways on the planet: the Gerlache Strait, Errera Channel, Neumayer Channel, and the extremely narrow Lemaire Channel.
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Penguin colony near Ushuaia
from $12,599
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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • See massive glaciers and icebergs
  • Deception and Elephant Island
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Hiking
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Antarctic cruise aboard World Navigator. Each day brings new discoveries as you explore one of the most remote places on Earth.
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Chinstrap penguins chasing each other across the volcanic landscape
from $12,199
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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit Deception Island caldera
  • Explore Yankee Harbor
  • Spot Gentoo penguin colonies
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Explore Antarctica on a 13-day expedition cruise aboard World Traveller and experience remote landings, Zodiac safaris, and rare wildlife encounters as your Captain navigates ice-filled waters. Discover volcanic caldera on Deception Island, penguin colonies on Barrientos Island, and massive glaciers in Cierva Cove.
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from $12,999
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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Buenos Aires
  • Witness giant icebergs
  • Spot penguin colonies
  • See humpback whales and dolphins
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Set sail on a 13-day Antarctic expedition aboard World Navigator. Experience constant discovery as you navigate one of the most remote regions on the planet.
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Nights in Ushuaia
from $29,757
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Northbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Seek iconic animals of Antarctica
  • Marvel at magnificent icebergs
  • Hike Torres del Paine National Park
  • Explore Francisco Coloane Marine
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Buenos Aires / Chile
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Village Visits
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Variable
Explore mythical landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica. Spend 18 days observing unique wildlife, saw-toothed mountains, deep fjords, and vivid blue glaciers onboard the National Geographic Explorer. Observe breaching humpback whales and penguin colonies. 
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An Antarctic Fur Seal resting on ice in Antarctica.
from $20,299
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Antarctic & Falklands Adventure

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia - 18 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Explore West Point Island
  • Spot black-browed albatross
  • See Falkland Island elephant seals
  • Visit Port Stanley museum
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on an 18-day Antarctic & Falklands Adventure cruise aboard World Traveller and explore the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and the icy wilderness of Antarctica. This immersive itinerary combines cultural highlights and natural wonders with flexible daily exploration guided by your captain and expedition team.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $20,399
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Antarctic & Falklands Adventure

Ushuaia to Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Spot Adelie penguin colonies
  • Explore rugged coast by Zodiac
  • Walk along Puerto Madryn’s cliffs
  • Spot Gentoo penguins
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Relaxed
Embark on a 20-day Antarctic & Falklands Adventure cruise aboard World Navigator. Travel aboard an expedition ship, exploring icy coastlines, penguin-covered beaches, and remote Patagonian outposts. This immersive voyage invites you to experience some of the planet’s most remote and awe-inspiring destinations.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $31,322
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Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 25 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Enjoy Argentina's coast
  • Look for incredible wildlife
  • Learn the region's maritime history
  • Spot penguins in South Georgia
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Festival Visits
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Variable
On this 25-day cruise aboard National Geographic Endurance, discover Argentina's eastern coast, from harbors to the UNESCO-listed Península Valdés during whale breeding season. Witness a sea of king penguins on a remote South Georgia beach and hike the Falkland Islands' shores with fur seals and the world's largest black-browed albatross colony.
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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $3,051
$1000 OFF
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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis
  • Learn about the great navigators
  • Zodiac to Porter Glacier
  • Walk near Aguila Glacier’s lagoon
  • Learn about Magellanic penguins
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Embark on a 9-day Patagonia adventure aboard MV Ventus Australis, tracing Darwin’s historic route through the Fuegian Archipelago, round-trip from Ushuaia, to the breathtaking landscapes at the world’s end.
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Paso Garibaldi with Lakes background at Ushuaia, Argentina
from $7,999
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Falklands & Fjords Explorer

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Visit Magdalena Island penguins
  • Encounter diverse wildlife
  • Navigate through Garibaldi Fjord
  • Experience Punta del Este's beaches
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard World Traveller. Explore stunning landscapes from sandstone cliffs to lush tussock grass. Connect with fellow explorers on this unforgettable journey through the Falklands and Chilean Fjords.
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