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Ushuaia Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

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Travel to the far southern tip of Argentina and explore the wild beauty of Ushuaia on an Adventure Life Wildlife Viewing Tour. Marvel at the abundance of wildlife, such as guanacos, pumas, Patagonian maras, and Magellanic woodpeckers, in this remote corner of the world. Feel yourself transported to a world that time has forgotten as you journey through its endless wilderness. Choose from one of these 40 wildlife viewing tours for 2026 or 2027, with prices starting as low as $569 for trips lasting from 5 to 25 days. Let Adventure Life's travel specialists help plan your seamless journey through Ushuaia's untouched beauty. Contact us to start planning your wildlife viewing tour today.
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Ushuaia by night
from $3,405
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Highlights of Southern Argentina

7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit a penguin rookery
  • Wander Tierra del Fuego's trails
  • Canoe the Ovando River
  • Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier
Activity Level
Easy Active
Visit Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Los Glaciares National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, El Calafate and the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier on this relaxed 8-day tour of Argentine Patagonia.
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A great shot of a rainbow over the Beagle Channel as we explore Tierra del Fuego National Park
from $1,428
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Tierra del Fuego Explorer

4 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
On this 4-day tour you'll hike and paddle through the Tierra del Fuego National Park, sail the Beagle Channel, and explore Estancia Harberton and penguin rookeries with thousands of penguins from our base in Ushuaia, Argentina. One of our favorite trips to Argentine Patagonia, and a highly recommended extension to an Antarctic cruise.
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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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The port town of Ushuaia
from $1,955
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Patagonian Explorer: Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

Ushuaia to Punta Arenas - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis
  • Visit Cape Horn National Park
  • Admire Wulaia Bay's natural beauty
  • Hike at spectacular Pia Glacier
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Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego on a 5-day expedition cruise aboard MV Ventus Australis from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. This cruise offers an immersive experience through remote fjords, icy landscapes, and historic sites.
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Incredible mountains and wildlife at the end of the world.
from $3,066
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Patagonian Explorer: Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

Ushuaia to Punta Arenas - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis
  • Walk at Wulaia Bay trails
  • Reach Pia Glacier’s viewpoint
  • Zodiac to Porter Glacier
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Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Variable
A 5-day trek between Ushuaia and Punta Arenas across some of the most breathtaking scenery and remote places on the planet will take you across Patagonia. Join Stella Australis and take a Zodiac tour of Condor Glacier to see some of the many Andean condors that populate the area.
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Penguin jump in Antarctica
from $13,495
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Complete Antarctica: Sail In, Fly Out

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cross Drake Passage route
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula landing
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Explore Estancia Olga Teresa
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Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Variable
Take an 11-day trip from Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile aboard Ocean Nova. Cross the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica by Zodiac, and visit the South Shetland Islands and King George Island. Observe penguins, seals, and whales, and learn from onboard experts during the journey.
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $11,630
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Antarctica: Ocean (Re)Imagined

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Drake Passage Crossing
  • Antarctic Peninsula exploration
  • Whale watching in Antarctica
  • Encounter seals and elephant seals
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Travel on a 12-day voyage from Buenos Aires and Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Le Lyrial. Cross the Drake Passage, join zodiac excursions, spot penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds, and explore one of the planet’s most remote regions while learning from onboard polar experts.
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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
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
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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Rockhopper penguins
from $6,495
EBD $1000
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Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Encounter king penguin colonies
  • Explore historic Port Stanley
  • Walk Saunders white beaches
  • Photograph Steeple Jason albatross
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 10-day Falkland Islands expedition from Ushuaia to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Explorer. Encounter king, gentoo, and rockhopper penguins, visit Stanley, and explore remote islands including Saunders, Pebble, and West Point. Experience dramatic cliffs, white-sand beaches, and rich South Atlantic wildlife in a focused small-ship journey.
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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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Hiking Los Glaciares, with views of the famous spires of Torres del Paine
from $9,695
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Deep Patagonia: Tierra del Fuego & the Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia to Valparaiso - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore legendary Cape Horn
  • Cruise Beagle Channel waters
  • Discover Torres del Paine
  • Visit Castro Chiloe Island
Starts / Ends
Ushuaia / Valparaiso
Activities
Village Visits, Citizen Science, Photography Seminars, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Chilean Patagonia aboard MV Discoverer on a 15-day voyage. Cruise through fjords, channels, and islands, visit Cape Horn, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine, Chiloe, and Valparaiso, spot wildlife, ride Zodiacs, and discover remote coastal communities across southern Chile and Patagonia.
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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $5,519
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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
Activity Level
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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