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Nights in Ushuaia
from $9,050
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The Best of Chilean Fjords

Valparaiso to Ushuia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Cruise the Pulluche Canal
  • Discover Tortel's wooden walkways
  • Explore Puerto Williams
  • Watch wildlife in Tuckers Islets
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Valparaiso / Port of Ushuaia
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Sail from Valparaiso to Ushuaia on a 15-day expedition cruise through Chilean Patagonia aboard L' Austral. Discover glaciers, fjords, historic towns, and UNESCO sites aboard a small ship designed for remote exploration.
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Ruins in Colon, Panama
from $6,695
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South American Explorer: Temples, Jungles & the Panama Canal

Lima to Colon - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Ancient Peru
  • Discover Colombia's Wildlife
  • Transit Panama Canal
  • Experience Ecuador's Coast
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Callao / Colon
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Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Citizen Science, Photography Seminars, Archaeological Site Visits
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Experience a 10-day expedition from Callao (Lima), Peru to Colon, Panama aboard MV Discoverer. Explore ancient archaeological sites, Ecuador’s Pacific coast, Colombia’s biodiverse rainforests, and the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal while enjoying wildlife encounters, cultural discoveries, and enriching days at sea.
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Canoeing down the Amazon
from $8,580
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Luxury Amazon Expedition - High Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Enjoy Amazon River birdwatching
  • Discover Yacapana Islands wildlife
  • Visit remote Amazon villages
  • Observe Ucayali River wildlife
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Iquitos / Nauta
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise through Peru's northern Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, starting in Iquitos with a city tour. Explore remote villages, rich wildlife, and enjoy activities like birdwatching, kayaking, and fishing in the stunning Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
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The Amazon River
from $5,280
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
  • Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
  • Discover the town of Nauta
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Iquitos / Nauta
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Variable
Embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aqua Nera, from the Amazon port town of Iquitos. Your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Keep your eyes open for the mysterious pink river dolphin along the way, and enjoy activities like hiking & kayaking.
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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
from $4,272
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Strolling on the beach in Mosquera
  • Panga ride visit to Vicente Roca
  • Appreciate landscape on Isabela
  • Observe ecosystems of Santiago
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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
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Variable
Explore in 5 days Galapagos Islands and navigate on Fragata yacht around Santa Cruz, Isabela and Rabida islands
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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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A lovely reflection off the Amazon River
from $7,050
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Explore the black water river
  • Watch the famous pink dolphins
  • Fish for ferocious piranhas
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Nauta / Nauta
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Rainforest Exploration, Local Market Visits, Fishing
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Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.
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South Plaza Island
from $4,150
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Northeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris
  • Discover Mosquera's beauty
  • Admire Genovesa's wildlife
  • Visit Santa Fe
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Baltra / San Cristobal
Activities
Snorkeling
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Variable
Experience a 5-day Galápagos cruise aboard Solaris, exploring iconic islands including Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island, and Genovesa Island. Discover unique wildlife, volcanic landscapes, and immersive guided excursions across pristine ecosystems.
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Aguila Glacier
from $15,595
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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Buenos Aires - Punta Arenas - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Visit Cape Horn
  • Hike Torres del Paine
  • Explore Pia Glacier
  • Cruise Chilean Fjords
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Buenos Aires / Santiago
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Kayaking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours
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Sail on a 15-day Patagonian cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago on Ultramarine, flying to Ushuaia before sailing past Cape Horn, Glacier Alley, & the fjords of Tierra del Fuego. Explore Puerto Natales, hike Torres del Paine, visit a Patagonian estancia, & discover penguin colonies, glaciers, waterfalls, & historic sites across Chilean Patagonia.
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Sunrise in the Patagonian Andes Mountains
from $14,895
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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Buenos Aires - Santiago - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise to the Diego Ramírez Islands
  • Watch for massive Andean condors
  • See impressive glaciers
  • Visit a working Patagonian estancia
  • Explore Torres del Paine
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Buenos Aires / Santiago
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Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ aboard the Ultramarine on this 15-day Essential Patagonia journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Visit Cape Horn, cruise to Diego Ramírez Islands, and see the Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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Galapagos Sally Lightfoot Crab
from $90,000
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Private Charter - Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • Visit Charles Darwin Station
  • Discover Urbina Bay wildlife
  • Hike Sierra Negra volcano
  • Explore with your private group
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day private western Galápagos Islands cruise aboard the Beluga. Discover Santa Cruz Island, the wildlife-rich landscapes of Isabela Island, the dramatic scenery of Fernandina Island, and the black-sand beaches of Santiago Island, where flamingos, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions can be seen throughout the journey.
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Getting ready to land
from $52,720
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Private Charter - Western Islands II

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Observe white tip sharks
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Center
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Join the Archipel I for a 5-day private cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands. The scenic Santa Cruz, wildlife-rich Isabela, cliff-lined Fernandina, and pristine white sands of Bachas Beach are among the highlights. Swim beside friendly sea lions or stroll through volcanic landscapes teeming with gigantic tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and penguins.
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