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Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, beckons you on an extraordinary journey of whale watching with Adventure Life. Our carefully crafted whale watching tours in Ushuaia for this year and next year provide an opportunity to spot these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, against the backdrop of stunning landscapes. Over the course of the tours, you will embark on a thrilling adventure, encountering the gentle giants of the sea, and immersing yourself in the magic of Ushuaia. With prices starting at an affordable range, this is a unique chance to witness these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. To start planning your next seamless trip, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists and let the excitement begin. here.
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Incredible ice in the Weddell Sea
from $11,550
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Land at Elephant Island
  • Navigate Antarctic Sound
  • Experience Brown Bluff
  • Encounter Antarctic wildlife
  • Enter the Weddell Se
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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Join a 12-day expedition aboard MV Plancius exploring Antarctica, the Antarctic Peninsula, and the Weddell Sea. Sail from Ushuaia, cross the Drake Passage, encounter vast icebergs, historic sites, and observe Antarctic wildlife.
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The stunning landscape of Patagonia
from $5,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Encounter Pio XI Glacier
  • Navigate Beagle Channel
  • Discover Caleta Tortel
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
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Variable
Explore 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Explorer through Chilean Patagonia. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Darwin Range, Strait of Magellan, and Glacier Alley. Visit Torres del Paine, Pio XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, Caleta Tortel, and the Chonos Archipelago on an expedition rich in wildlife, fjords, and culture.
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King Penguins on the march in Antarctic Peninsula
from $37,995
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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Visit King Penguin colonies
  • Explore historic Stanley town
  • Spot wildlife in South Georgia
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Snorkeling, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Join a 23-day Antarctic expedition on the Sylvia Earle, venturing beyond the Antarctic Peninsula to cross the legendary Antarctic Circle. Experience breathtaking wildlife, ice-filled fjords, and unique ecosystems while uncovering the region's rich human history.
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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $4,439
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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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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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Nights in Ushuaia
from $22,317
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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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The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago / Puerto Natales
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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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Guanacos in Torres del Paine Park
from $14,061
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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Explore Isla de los Estados
  • Venture into wildlife reserves
  • Take advantage of superb photo ops
  • Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Experience the iconic wilderness of Patagonia’s saw-toothed peaks, cerulean glaciers, and soaring fjords over 10 days of exploration. Discover Chilean Patagonia’s highlights including the stunning Beagle Channel and famous Cape Horn. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise wild fjords, and explore wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public.
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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
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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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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Wulaia Bay view.
from $3,200
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Patagonia Glaciers and Tierra del Fuego Adventure

Punta Arenas to Ushuaia - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis
  • Ainsworth Bay landing
  • Walk subantarctic forest trails
  • See Brookes Glacier calving
  • Glacier Alley cruising
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego aboard MV Stella Australis. Visit Ainsworth Bay, Aguila Glacier, Glacier Alley, Cape Horn, Wulaia Bay, Puerto Toro, and Puerto Williams. Go ashore by Zodiac, hike to glacier viewpoints, and explore remote southern landscapes.
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Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
from $6,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Explore Kent Island ecosystems
  • Walk Caleta Tortel boardwalks
  • Observe Pío XI Glacier
  • Visit Torres del Paine
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Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia
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Experience an 11-day cruise from Puerto Montt, Chile, to Ushuaia, Argentina aboard Magellan Discoverer. Explore glaciers, fjords, temperate rainforests, and national parks. Encounter remote islands, coastal villages, and wildlife while navigating channels and straits of southern Chile and Tierra del Fuego.
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Paine River and Salto Grande waterfall
from $16,195
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Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Visit Castro's colorful palafittes
  • Explore Chiloe National Park forest
  • View the advancing Pio XI Glacier
  • Hike Torres del Paine's trails
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Puerto Montt / Ushuaia
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Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Experience a 15-day cruise through southern Chile's fjords aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Beagle Channel and the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, wildlife viewings, and two days of hiking in the stunning Torres del Paine National Park.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $19,050
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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
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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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Penguins gathering on the shore
from $15,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Port Stanley settlement
  • Visit historic Grytviken site
  • Observe Salisbury Plain penguins
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula waters
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Travel 20 days from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Explorer. Cross the Strait of Magellan and sail to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), South Georgia, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit Port Stanley, Grytviken, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and the South Shetland Islands.
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Stunning reflections in the Lemaire channel
from $18,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Explore Historic Grytviken Site
  • Encounter Salisbury Plain Penguins
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula Waters
  • Discover Elephant Island Coast
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking
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Variable
Set sail on a 20-day voyage from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Cross the Strait of Magellan, explore Saunders Island and Port Stanley, and cruise to South Georgia’s king penguin colonies. Visit Grytviken, St. Andrews Bay, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula before ending in Ushuaia.
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Pier at Puerto Montt, Chile
from $6,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Sail Beagle Channel waters
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Discover Madre de Dios
  • Walk Caleta Tortel boardwalks
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
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Village Visits
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Variable
Sail 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Discoverer through Patagonia’s wild fjords. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Glacier Alley, and the Strait of Magellan. Visit Torres del Paine National Park, Pío XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, and Caleta Tortel. Encounter whales, towering peaks, and remote villages across southern Chile.
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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $3,051
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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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