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These photography tours visiting Elephant Island are lead by some of the world's leading wildlife, landscape, and travel photographers. Visit photogenic destinations as diverse as in 2026 with camera in hand. Contact one of our Elephant Island travel experts for help planning your next photography trip.
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Cooper Bay on South Georgia Island features dramatic volcanic rock formations meeting the rough Southern Ocean
from $22,995
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South Georgia and Antarctica Shackleton Special Expedition Micro Cruise

Port Stanley - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Aureum
  • Explore scenic Port Stanley
  • Visit historic Grytviken
  • Watch penguins in St Andrews Bay
  • Step ashore in Antarctica
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Stanley / Port of Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking
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Join a 20-day cruise on the Explorer Yacht Aureum, retracing Sir Ernest Shackleton's historic survival route from South Georgia to Antarctica. Experience stunning wildlife and natural beauty while visiting significant sites like Shackleton's grave and Elephant Island.
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Two Glacier Mountains symmetrically reflecting in the Antarctic water
from $33,195
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South Georgia & Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Tour Punta Arenas' cultural sites
  • Visit Elephant Island
  • Enter the remote Weddell Sea
  • Photograph glaciers and icebergs
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 20-day Fly/Sail photography expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring the stunning landscapes of South Georgia and Antarctica. Capture breathtaking wildlife and surreal scenes in one of the world's most pristine environments, perfect for photographers of all skill levels.
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Shackleton's Walk
from $30,595
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In Shackleton’s Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Tour the Andes Mountain Range
  • Retrace Shackleton's route
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Spot wildlife of the Scotia Sea
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Kayaking
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Embark on a 20-day Antarctic cruise aboard Sylvia Earle, retracing Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary journey from the Antarctic Peninsula to South Georgia. Experience wildlife sightings, including King Penguins and seals, while visiting historic sites like the Endurance shipwreck and Elephant Island.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $30,295
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In Shackleton's Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Discover Drake Passage
  • Spot Antarctic Peninsula’s fjords
  • Visit Elephant Island’s shores
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Set sail on a 20-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, retracing Shackleton’s path through the Antarctic. Explore stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and enjoy guided excursions, culminating in a scenic return to Ushuaia.
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Spotting penguin colonies on a zodiac excursion in Antarctica
from $14,850
Up to 25%
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Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Observe southern right whales
  • Explore Stanley
  • Visit Carcass Island
  • Join Zodiac excursions
  • Cruise the Antarctica
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Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
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Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica on this 21-day expedition aboard MV Hondius. You travel from Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia, discover remarkable wildlife, join Zodiac excursions, and experience polar landscapes with an expert expedition team.
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St Andrew, South Georgia
from $14,850
Up to 25%
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula

Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore the Falkland Islands
  • Visit South Georgia
  • Photograph polar wildlife
  • Discover Antarctica by Zodiac
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Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
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Experience a 21-day expedition aboard Plancius from Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia. Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula with Zodiac excursions, wildlife encounters, photography opportunities, and visits to remarkable polar landscapes.
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Albatross in the arctic.
from $11,700
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Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail to legendary Elephant Island
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
  • Search for whales in polar waters
  • See stunning Weddell Sea
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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On this 15-day Antarctic expedition voyage aboard the MV Plancius, travel to remote polar coasts and witness magnificent scenery and animals. Explore Point Wild, Devil Island, Erebus, and Terror Gulf, as well as Vega Island. Continue your exploration of the Orleans Strait, Port Monuments, Crystal Sound, and the Yalour Islands.
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