Patagonia Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

from $8,875

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Cruise from Argentina to Chile

Ushuaia to Valparaiso - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Visit Cape Horn lighthouse
• Navigate Angostura Kirke
• Visit Tortel village
• Visit Chiloe's palafitos in Castro

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Ushuaia / Valparaiso

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day adventure aboard SH Vega through Chilean Patagonia. Explore Ushuaia, Puerto Williams, glaciers, Angostura Kirke, Torres del Paine, Pio XI Glacier, Chiloé, Puerto Montt, and Valparaíso. Experience remote fjords, national parks, wildlife, and UNESCO sites while cruising in comfort through pristine landscapes.

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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

Activity Level

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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from $1,481

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Torres del Paine Short W Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 5 Day Itinerary

• Hike the famous W Trek
• Explore Grey Glacier up close
• Hike to the base of the towers
• Enjoy backcountry glamping

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Challenging

Hike & Trek the best of Patagonia in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park on this abbreviated W-Trek adventure tour. Spend five days hiking in the backcountry exploring one of the world's most spectacular parks and spotting enormous glaciers, turquoise lakes, and verdant temperate rainforests. One of the world's premier hiking trips!

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from $5,995

EBD $1000

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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Explore Tierra del Fuego
• Visit the Garibaldi Fjord
• See wildlife in Magdalena Island
• Cross the Gulf of Penas

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Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on the Magellan Explorer for this 9-day Patagonia and Chilean Fjords cruise. One of the world's southernmost places, Chilean Patagonia, is home to enormous glaciers with blue hues and angular Andes mountain peaks.

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from $5,520

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Explora El Chalten

5 Day Itinerary

• View of the Marconi Glacier
• Enjoy exciting excursions
• Visit Los Huemules Reserve

Starts / Ends

Explora El Chalten / Explora El Chalten

Activities

Wine Tasting, Spa Relaxation, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explora El Chaltén is the ideal starting point from which to explore the incredible geography of the Argentine Patagonia because of its exceptional location. Take part in adventures that venture far from the main path and explore deeply into this area's natural environment.

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from $6,260

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Chile North to South Premium

13 Day Itinerary

• Discover Santiago
• Explore the Atacama Desert
• Hike on epic trails in Perez Rosale
• Enjoy rafting on Chile's rivers

Activities

Urban Exploration, Biking, Local Market Visits, Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover Chile's awe-inspiring geographical and natural extremes on this upgraded 13-day, multi-destination trip. From the world's driest desert to the volcanic peaks, the wild Patagonian steppe, the country's vineyards, unique activities, and exclusive boutique accommodation, this trip has everything for a deluxe scenic Chilean adventure.

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from $1,150

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EcoCamp - Torres del Paine

4-8 Day Itinerary

• Relax in Patagonia's eco domes
• See the famed Torres del Paine
• Choose from a variety of activities

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Torres del Paine National Park offers a combination of unique wildlife and spectacular scenery in one of the most isolated regions of South America. Travel through Punta Arenas, Chile, or El Calafate, Argentina to arrive at EcoCamp. After full days of exploring the park return and rest in comfort in the new Suite Domes!

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from $17,700

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King George Island to King George Island

Antarctica Bridge - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Endeavour

• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
• Fly straight to Antarctica
• Discover King George Island
• Observe Adelie Penguins

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Puerto Williams

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 10-day fly-cruise aboard Silver Endeavour, flying to King George Island to begin an Antarctic expedition. Explore the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, and South Shetland Islands through guided Zodiac cruises, landings, and wildlife encounters.

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from $19,995

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Antarctica & South Georgia Air-Cruise

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer

• Visit historic Grytviken
• Witness king penguin colonies
• Explore Antarctic Peninsula
• Trace Shackleton’s expedition

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Explore South Georgia and Antarctica on this 18-day expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Magellan Discoverer. Visit Grytviken, St. Andrew’s Bay, Salisbury Plain, Elephant Island, the South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Travel by Zodiac, attend expert talks, and observe penguins, albatrosses, glaciers, and historic sites.

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from $98,800

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Emperors & Explorers

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Union Glacier
• Camp near an Emperor Penguin Colony
• Explore Antarctica
• Photograph local wildlife

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience two Antarctic icons in one action-packed adventure. Fly by ski aircraft to the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony. Camp on the sea ice where thousands of birds come to raise and feed their young. Continue your adventure by flying to the Geographic South Pole, the most remote destination on Earth. History comes alive as you stand at 90° South.

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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

Starts / Ends

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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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

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

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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from $64,595

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Emperor Penguin Overnight Adventure

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Union Glacier
• Camp near an Emperor Penguin Colony
• Explore Antarctica
• Photograph local wildlife

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore the sights and sounds of the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony along the shore of the Weddell Sea. Picture magnificent monarchs with their chicks amidst ice cliffs, pressure ridges, and icebergs. In the vast expanse of white, look for petrels and seals.

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from $41,380

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Patagonia, Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Odyssey

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 25 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• Antarctica Peninsula exploration
• Visit Grytviken in South Georgia
• Visit Falkland Islands
• See Patagonia glacier scenery

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Ushuaia

Activities

Hiking, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 25-day Antarctica cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution. Explore Chilean Fjords, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, and Antarctica. Kayak past icebergs, cruise by Zodiac to glaciers, hike among penguins, and cross the Drake Passage. Experience remote wildlife and dramatic polar landscapes.

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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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Photography Seminars, Snorkeling

Activity Level

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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from $26,995

EBD $2000

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Falkland Islands and South Georgia: 20-Day Wildlife Adventure

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Puerto Madryn
• Hike Steeple Jason
• Encounter king penguins
• See Shackleton sites

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Citizen Science

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 20-day journey from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on Ultramarine, flying to Puerto Madryn before exploring the Falkland Islands and wildlife-rich South Georgia. Enjoy encounters with penguins, seals, and historic whaling sites, then return across the Southern Ocean toward the Beagle Channel.

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from $25,195

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Epic Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• See Falklands penguin colonies
• Kayak quiet inlets
• Explore South Georgia wildlife
• View Antarctic glacier

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 20-day expedition from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Ocean Victory. Visit the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and South Shetlands. Observe penguins, seals, albatross, and whales. Explore historic sites like Grytviken, kayak in quiet inlets, and enjoy deck views of glaciers, icebergs, and rugged polar landscapes.

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from $2,500

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Highlights of the W Trek with Glamping

Torres del Paine - 5 Day Itinerary

• Hike the famous W Trek trails
• See Pingo Valley's elusive deer
• Explore Grey Glacier up close
• Hike to Lago Toro Lookout
• Discover wetlands of Laguna Azul

Starts / Ends

Puerto Natales / Laguna Azul

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

Set out on the highlights of the W Trek in Torres del Paine and discover well-known locations such as Grey Glacier, Las Torres, and French Valley. Hike with 360° views of the Paine River and Southern Patagonia Icefield, spot wildlife in Pingo Valley, and savor breathtaking views of the Paine Massif. Each night, unwinding back at the Riverside Basecamp.

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