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The Sunken Temple
from $1,569
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Ancient Cultures

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the city of La Paz
  • Tour Moon & Sun Islands
  • Climb El Calvario & enjoy the view
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Easy Active
Visit La Paz and experience the local Bolivian culture on this week-long journey! Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and home to the ruins of Tihuanaco and remnants of Inca temples at Sun and Moon Islands. This is the world's highest navigable lake.
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Island of the Sun. Bolivia
from $3,546
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Discover Bolivia: High Deserts & Prehistory

Roundtrip La Paz - 11 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the history of La Paz
  • World's largest salt flat in Uyuni
  • Join a 4WD adventure
  • Travel to Cochabamba
  • Visit Torotoro National Park
  • Discover the picturesque Copacabana
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La Paz / La Paz
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 11-day Bolivia trip begins in La Paz with a city tour, then flies to Uyuni for the world's largest salt flat and a 4WD adventure to lagoons and geothermal areas. Next, visit Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park to see dinosaur footprints, caves, and canyons. The trip concludes with a visit to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca and the Sun Island.
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Panama City's Bridge of the Americas
from $11,545
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Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Treasures: Chile to Panama

Valparaiso - Panama - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Tour Valparaiso street art
  • Discover Paracas idyllic beaches
  • Visit Salaverry Moche pyramids
  • Walk Manta vibrant markets
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Valparaiso / Panama City
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Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 14-day cruise on the Scenic Eclipse II along South America's Pacific coast, starting in UNESCO-listed Valparaiso. Explore diverse wildlife, historic sites in Peru and Ecuador, and conclude in Panama’s Darien National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
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Flamingos in Bolivia's Salt Flats
from $4,152
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Classic Bolivia Adventure

14 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the history of La Paz
  • Explore Santiago de Okola
  • Tour Sun Island on Lake Titicaca
  • Explore Torotoro National Park
  • Witness Uyuni Salt Flats
  • Visit Potosi and Sucre
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La Paz / La Paz
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking
Activity Level
Easy Active
The 14-day Bolivia trip starts in La Paz, explores Santiago de Okola, Uyuni's salt flat, ventures to Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park for dinosaur footprints, and includes a stop at Copacabana by Lake Titicaca, visiting the Sun Island.
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Dancing, music and wonder at the Oruro Festival
from $5,634
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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
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
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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Puerto Natales, Patagonia
from $36,157
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Ushuaia to Puerto Natales - 17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Chilean fjords glacier sailing
  • Torres del Paine discovery
  • Francisco Coloane whale watching
  • Kayak near Antarctica’s landscapes
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Santiago / Santiago
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Variable
Explore Antarctica and southern Chile on an 17-day cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution. Cruise from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage into Antarctica’s icy wilderness. Navigate through towering glaciers, remote fjords, and protected marine parks. Experience exploration through narrow channels inaccessible to larger vessels.
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Lima's San Martin square lit up in the evening
from $629
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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
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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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $17,950
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Visit South Georgia
  • Discover Falkland History
  • Explore Patagonia Wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Kayaking, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Sail Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and Patagonia on this 20-day roundtrip voyage from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Ushuaia, Port Stanley and Puerto Madryn, cross the Drake Passage, observe polar wildlife, and learn about the region’s history, geography and exploration through guided expedition activities.
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Travel through ice flow during Antarctic cruise
from $20,299
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Antarctic & Falklands Adventure

Ushuaia to Buenos Aires - 18 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Explore West Point Island
  • Spot black-browed albatross
  • See Falkland Island elephant seals
  • Visit Port Stanley museum
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Travel to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands on an 18-day expedition cruise aboard World Traveller. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula by Zodiac, and land on remote islands guided by Captain’s Choice navigation. Experience glaciers, penguins, and isolated coastlines across the Southern Ocean.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $21,460
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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
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
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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Seals rest on a floating piece of ice
from $16,525
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The Southern Grand Passage: World’s End to Buenos Aires

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires - 19 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula Glacier
  • Discover Port Stanley Heritage
  • Observe Saunders Island Wildlife
  • Visit Historic Grytviken Site
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 19-day roundtrip expedition from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires aboard SH Vega. Fly to Ushuaia before crossing the Southern Ocean to explore the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, Port Stanley, and Saunders Island. Spend sea days attending lectures, relaxing onboard, and watching for wildlife.
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An Adelie Penguin protecting her new born.
from $11,600
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Classic South Georgia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • Visit the Western Falkland Islands
  • Search for wildlife and seabirds
  • Explore the Eastern Falklands
  • Discover icy South Georgia
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 18-day polar expedition from Ushuaia aboard MV Ushuaia visiting the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, with seabirds, penguins, glaciers, and historic whaling sites across remote South Atlantic waters.
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