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Paso Garibaldi with Lakes background at Ushuaia, Argentina
from $7,999
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Falklands & Fjords Explorer

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Visit Magdalena Island penguins
  • Encounter diverse wildlife
  • Navigate through Garibaldi Fjord
  • Experience Punta del Este's beaches
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard World Traveller. Explore stunning landscapes from sandstone cliffs to lush tussock grass. Connect with fellow explorers on this unforgettable journey through the Falklands and Chilean Fjords.
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Dancing, music and wonder at the Oruro Festival
from $3,431
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Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lake Titicaca
  • Enjoy the Parade of Dancers
  • Visit a working silver mine
  • Climb El Calvario to great views
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the urban and rural environments of Bolivia on this combination tour! Take a city tour of La Paz, enjoy front row seats during the parade of dancers, tour a silver mine, and explore Lake Titicaca. These are just a few examples of what this adventure has in store for you!
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Rockhopper penguins
from $31,322
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Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 25 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Enjoy Argentina's coast
  • Look for incredible wildlife
  • Learn the region's maritime history
  • Spot penguins in South Georgia
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Variable
On this 25-day cruise aboard National Geographic Endurance, discover Argentina's eastern coast, from harbors to the UNESCO-listed Península Valdés during whale breeding season. Witness a sea of king penguins on a remote South Georgia beach and hike the Falkland Islands' shores with fur seals and the world's largest black-browed albatross colony.
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Tayrona National Park, Colombia beach retreat
from $6,618
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Colombia Multisport Adventure: Andes to Caribbean

12 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Cane River trail to Ráquira
  • Bike through iconic sites of Bogota
  • Zipline above Juan Curi Falls
  • Explore Tayrona National Park
Starts / Ends
Bogota / Cartagena
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Colombia’s rich culture and scenery on this active 12-day trip from Bogotá to the Caribbean coast. Hike to the Lost City, visit colonial towns like Villa de Leyva and Barichara, and unwind in Tayrona National Park’s pristine beaches. Explore Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed charm while connecting with Colombia’s diverse landscapes and heritage.
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Wildlife on Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego
from $13,588
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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Chilean Patagonia
  • Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
  • Explore Karukinka Natural Park
  • Explore Staten Island
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Santiago / Santiago
Activity Level
Variable
On this 10-day Patagonia cruise from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia aboard National Geographic Explorer, explore Chilean Patagonia’s fjords, glaciers, and vistas. Navigate coastlines by Zodiac and kayak, glide into fjords, and hike to spot wildlife. Discover the rare beauty of Karukinka Natural Park and Isla de los Estados (Staten Island).
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The lookout crew of penguins spotting our zodiacs arriving, Antarctica
from $18,610
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Explore Antarctica's landscape
  • Explore South Georgia's wildlife
  • Experience the Falkland Islands
  • See Valdes Peninsula's wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 20-day cruise from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires aboard L'Austral. Explore Antarctica’s icebergs, glaciers, and wildlife, from penguins to whales. Visit South Georgia, home to king penguins and elephant seals, then the Falkland Islands with rugged shores and seabirds. End at Valdes Peninsula, where orcas hunt and guanacos roam.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $19,050
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Visit Salisbury Plain penguins
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Land at Gold Harbor
  • Zodiac outings in Antarctica
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on this 19-day expedition aboard Le Boreal, exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Watch wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals. Experience landings, zodiac outings, and remote glaciers across one of the world’s last true wildernesses.
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Ruins at the Fortress of Santiago
from $4,840
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Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean

Willemstad - Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • See sites in Cartagena & Willemstad
  • Explore Santa Marta & Sierra Nevada
  • Discover San Blas Islands' beaches
  • Visit and explore Fort San Lorenzo
  • Witness wildlife and ecosystems
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Willemstad / Colon
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Caribbean on this 8-day Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean cruise from Willemstad to Colon aboard the Le Champlain. Walk through UNESCO-listed cities, snorkel in the San Blas Islands, and meet the Kuna people. Visit Santa Marta’s mountains and the Fort San Lorenzo in Panama. Discover coral reefs, mangroves, and wildlife.
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Balboa
from $3,150
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Panama to Aruba

12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Transit the Panama Canal locks
  • Walk colonial Balboa streets
  • Explore forts in Portobelo
  • Visit San Blas and Guna villages
  • See Cartagena and Santa Marta
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Balboa / Oranjestad
Activities
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the Panama Canal on a 10-day Star Clippers cruise through Central America. Begin in Balboa, then transit the Panama Canal and see the locks in action. Explore Spanish forts in Portobelo, meet the Guna people in the San Blas Islands, and discover Colombia’s coastal cities of Cartagena and Santa Marta. Enjoy scenic days under sail.
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Explore Bolivia's high country
from $1,699
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Cordillera Real Trekking

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore La Paz
  • Visit the Titicaca Lake
  • Trek along high alpine lakes
  • Admire unique Andean views
Activity Level
Ultimate
Enjoy a remote 5-day Bolivia trekking adventure on this expedition in the Cordillera Real, in the majestic Andes Mountains. This trek features remarkable views of glacier-clad peaks and high altitude lakes. You'll visit La Paz, Moon Valley, and the Tihuanaco ruins as well. Enjoy camping, horseback riding, and market visits too!
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Moai hillside on Easter Island
from $16,800
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Papeete (Tahiti) To Valparaiso

24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Snorkel Rangiroa’s vivid lagoon
  • Discover Gauguin’s final home
  • Explore Pitcairn’s pristine waters
  • Hike Robinson Crusoe Island
Starts / Ends
Papeete / Valparaiso
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 24-day cruise from Papeete to Valparaiso aboard the Silver Cloud. Discover the pristine beauty of French Polynesia with stops in Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva, Fatu Hiva, Tahuata, and Hiva Oa. Explore the history-rich Pitcairn Island, home to the Bounty mutineers, and set foot on the rarely visited Alexander Selkirk and Robinson Crusoe Islands.
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Explore Easter Island
from $20,199
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Easter & Pitcairn Islands: Marooned, Moai & Mutineers

Papeete - San Antonio - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit
  • Discover remote Ducie Island
  • Explore Pitcairn’s historic village
  • Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
  • Spot Juan Fernandez wildlife
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Papeete / San Antonio
Activities
Village Visits, Kayaking, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Easter & Pitcairn Islands on a 20-day cruise from Papeete to San Antonio aboard Seabourn Pursuit. Visit Anaa, Fakarava, Pitcairn, Easter Island, and Robinson Crusoe Island. Enjoy snorkeling, Zodiac excursions, cultural tours, and rare wildlife sightings.
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Lima's San Martin square lit up in the evening
from $588
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Lima Gastronomy Tour

4 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lima's old town
  • Discover pre-Columbian artifacts
  • Savor Peruvian delicacies
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Lima / Lima
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Savor the flavors of Peru on a 4-day gastronomy tour through Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Indulge in Peruvian delicacies at renowned restaurants
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Moai of Easter Island
from $13,599
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Easter & Pitcairn Islands: Marooned, Moai & Mutineers

Papeete - San Antonio - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit
  • View Easter Island Moai
  • Discover Pitcairn history
  • Snorkel at coral reefs
  • Dive to shipwreck
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Papeete / San Antonio
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the Easter & Pitcairn Islands on this 21-day cruise aboard Seabourn Pursuit from Papeete, French Polynesia to San Antonio, Chile. Visit remote islands, snorkel coral reefs, and explore cultural and historic sites. Featured destinations include Anaa, Fakarava, Pitcairn Islands, Easter Island, and the Juan Fernández Islands.
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Llamas in Machu Picchu
from $2,959
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Classic Salkantay Trek

Via Hidroelectrica - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Travel the Salkantay Trail
  • Visit local communities
  • Explore Machu Picchu
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Cusco / Cusco
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Challenging
This tour is a great alternative to the popular Inca Trail if you want to experience a different route that ends at Machu Picchu. Enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Salkantay and head towards the mystical Lost City of Incas.Trek through the less traveled route of the Salkantay trail and tour the ruins of Machu Picchu.
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Colony of black-browed albratross on the Falklands
from $9,990
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Classic Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica

22 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • Visit the Western Falkland Islands
  • Search for wildlife and seabirds
  • Explore the Eastern Falklands
  • Discover icy South Georgia
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the MV Ushuaia for a classic 22-day expedition to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter abundant and diverse wildlife and unique ecosystems on this voyage of a lifetime!
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Tranquil shores and swaying palms welcome you to Cayman Brac
from $4,240
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Panama to Jamaica

Balboa - Montego Bay - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Balboa’s architecture
  • Transit Panama Canal’s locks
  • Discover Portobelo’s Spanish forts
  • Tour Puerto Limon’s markets
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Balboa / Isla de Providencia
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day cruise from Balboa to Montego Bay aboard the Star Clippers, sailing through the Panama Canal and exploring cultural gems like Portobelo and Puerto Limon. Relax at sea and visit beautiful beaches in Bocas del Toro and the diving hotspots of George Town and Cayman Brac before concluding your journey in Jamaica.
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The vivid colors of the San Blas Islands
from $4,240
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Barbados to Panama

Bridgetown - Balboa - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Bridgetown’s heritage
  • Discover St. George’s coastal views
  • Admire Kralendijk’s marine life
  • Wander Willemstad’s streets
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Bridgetown / Balboa
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day cruise with Star Clipper from Bridgetown, Barbados, exploring the Caribbean’s rich culture and history, ending in Balboa, Panama. Visit stunning destinations like Tobago Cays, Grenada, and the San Blas Islands, and experience the Panama Canal.
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