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An Antarctic Fur Seal resting on ice in Antarctica.
from $20,299
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Antarctic & Falklands Adventure

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia - 17 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
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 17-day Antarctic & Falklands Adventure cruise aboard World Traveller and explore the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and the icy wilderness of Antarctica. This immersive itinerary combines cultural highlights and natural wonders with flexible daily exploration guided by your captain and expedition team.
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Whale bones at the Grytviken whaling station
from $22,580
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The Ultimate South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Peninsula Cruise

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Explore Falkland Islands wildlife
  • Discover South Georgia wildlife
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula ice
  • View Shag Rocks seabirds
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Whale Watching, Village Visits, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 21-day cruise from Ushuaia aboard Heritage Discoverer, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience remote wildlife habitats, historic sites, and polar landscapes with time at sea for lectures, wildlife viewing, and onboard relaxation.
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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $22,000
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In Shackleton's Footsteps

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Explore West Point Island
  • Visit Historic Port Stanley
  • Discover South Georgia Wildlife
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula Waters
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 20-day journey from Buenos Aires to Antarctica and return to Buenos Aires aboard SH Minerva. Travel by charter flight to Ushuaia, visit the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula, and spend sea days attending lectures, wildlife watching, and exploring remote polar landscapes before returning to Argentina.
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Adelie Penguin, pygoscelis adeliae, Group Leaping into Ocean, Paulet Island in Antarctica
from $30,575
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In Shackleton's Footsteps

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore West Point Island
  • Visit Historic Port Stanley
  • Discover South Georgia Wildlife
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula Waters
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 20-day cruise from Ushuaia aboard SH Vega, traveling through the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. Discover remote landscapes, historic sites, penguin colonies, albatross, seals and other wildlife while exploring the Southern Ocean with time for expert lectures and photography sessions.
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Falkland Islands
from $18,310
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Falklands, South Georgia & Valdes Peninsula

Ushuaia to Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Ushuaia embarkation gateway
  • See South Georgia wildlife
  • See West Point albatrosses
  • Explore Steeple Jason
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Le Lyrial from on a 20-day cruise through Patagonia, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. Encounter king penguins, albatrosses, seals, whales, and seabirds while exploring remote islands, protected reserves, and wildlife-rich coastlines.
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Rockhopper penguins
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
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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Explore Easter Island
from $14,874
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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
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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Explore Bolivia's high country
from $1,943
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Cordillera Real Trekking: Khotia to Huayna Potosi

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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Colony of black-browed albratross on the Falklands
from $11,600
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Classic South Georgia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 22 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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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the MV Ushuaia for a classic 22-day cruise 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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Explore Easter Island
from $31,598
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Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific

Westbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Pitcairn Islands cultural encounter
  • Fakarava lagoon drift snorkeling
  • Makatea limestone cave adventures
  • Ducie Atoll reef snorkeling
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Papeete
Activities
Snorkeling, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Travel from Easter Island to Tahiti on an 18-day cruise on National Geographic Resolution and explore remote Pacific islands through archaeology, snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife encounters. Walk across Easter Island beside towering moai statues and snorkel reefs near Fakarava. Visit volcanic landscapes and limestone caves across French Polynesia.
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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
Small Ship Sailing, Local Market Visits
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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Camping along the Inca Trail
from $3,275
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Salkantay Trek with One Day Inca Trail Hike

9 Day Itinerary
  • Trek both Salkantay and Inca trails
  • Enjoy Salkantay views
  • Explore Machu Picchu
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Cusco / Cusco
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Challenging
Enjoy the alternative Salkantay trail combined with the famous One Day Inca Trail for the ultimate trekking experience. Marvel at the different surroundings around the two trails and be mesmerized with the archaeological sites leading to the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu. This trip requires a One Day Inca Trail Pass
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