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Seals rest on a floating piece of ice
from $17,275
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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
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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
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Whale Watching
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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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An Antarctic Fur Seal resting on ice in Antarctica.
from $15,444
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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
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Wine Tasting
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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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Llamas in Machu Picchu, Peru
from $3,032
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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
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Camping
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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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Whale bones at the Grytviken whaling station
from $23,300
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The Ultimate South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Peninsula Cruise

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 22 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
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Kayaking, Village Visits
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Variable
Sail on a 22-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 $18,675
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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
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Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars
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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 $44,600
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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
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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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
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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
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Hiking
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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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Waterfront views and distinct Dutch colonial facades along the vibrant Handelskade in Willemstad, Curacao
from $7,965
OBC $200
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A Colorful Christmas Season

Curacao to Panama - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud Spirit
  • Explore Willemstad, Curacao
  • See colorful Dutch gabled houses
  • Visit San Felipe Fort
  • Transit the Panama Canal
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Willemstad / Panama City
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Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Curacao to Panama cruise aboard Sea Cloud Spirit. Explore colorful Willemstad, discover historic Cartagena, sail through the Panama Canal, and conclude in Panama City.
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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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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
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Santiago / Papeete
Activities
Snorkeling, Land & Sea Exploration
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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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