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Valparaiso, Chile
from $6,695
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Chile & Peru: Voyage Through the Humboldt Current

Valparaiso to Lima - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Atacama Desert
  • Discover Ancient Arica
  • Visit Historic Arequipa
  • Experience Coastal Paracas
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Valparaiso / Callao
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Photography Seminars, Archaeological Site Visits, Spa Relaxation
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Travel from Valparaiso, Chile, to Lima, Peru, on a 10-day expedition aboard MV Discoverer. Visit Isla Pan de Azucar, the Atacama Desert, Arica, Arequipa, and Paracas while exploring coastal landscapes, archaeological sites, wildlife habitats, and cultural landmarks. Enjoy time at sea along the Pacific coast between guided excursions.
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Whale bones at the Grytviken whaling station
from $16,136
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South Georgia & Falklands From Punta Arenas to Montevideo

Santiago - Montevideo - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Sail toward South Georgia
  • Visit historic Grytviken
  • Explore Falkland Islands
  • Watch migrating whales
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Santiago / Montevideo
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Citizen Science, Camping
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Variable
Embark on an 18-day expedition aboard MS Fram from Santiago to Montevideo via South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. Encounter remarkable wildlife, explore remote landscapes, and enjoy immersive expedition experiences guided by expert naturalists.
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A whale plays near the surface at dusk.
from $22,390
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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

Santiago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Cruise Beagle Channel
  • Drake Passage crossing
  • Kayaking near icebergs
  • Explore Santiago, Chile
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Santiago / Santiago
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Travel from Santiago to Ushuaia and sail aboard National Geographic Resolution on a 16-day Antarctica expedition. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Circle, kayak near icebergs, cruise by Zodiac, and walk among penguins. Navigate pack ice, spot whales, and experience remote polar landscapes with expert guides.
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A lone Adelie penguin on an ice floe
from $16,999
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Drake Fly & Sail

King George Island to Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Skip one Drake Passage crossing
  • Cruise the Antarctic Sound
  • Spot penguins and seals by Zodiac
  • See remote Antarctic landing sites
  • Explore Paulet Island
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Punta Arenas / Buenos Aires
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
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Explore Antarctica on an 11-day cruise aboard World Navigator, starting with an overnight stay in Punta Arenas, before flying to King George Island. Skip one Drake Passage crossing and spend six days exploring the Antarctic Sound and Antarctic Peninsula. Join Zodiac excursions and shore landings to observe penguins, seals, glaciers, and icebergs.
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Brilliant blue icebergs in Antarctic waters
from $14,490
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Voyage to Antarctica

12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • See legendary landscapes & habitats
  • Encounter iconic wildlife
  • Kayak, Zodiac cruise, and hike
  • Experience the Antarctic undersea
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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day classic luxury Antarctica cruise aboard the National Geographic Resolution and witness the stunning beauty of huge tabular icebergs surrounded by turquoise blue meltwater pools, towering mountains rising up to 9,000 feet from the sea, countless penguins, and diverse marine mammals
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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
Activities
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
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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
Activities
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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Guanacos in Torres del Paine Park
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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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Variable
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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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $3,753
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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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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $3,753
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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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