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Embark on an unforgettable journey to South America in 2026, where you can actively participate in citizen science initiatives while exploring the beauty of the region. These tours offer a unique opportunity to engage with local ecosystems, contribute to important research, collect environmental data, and make a meaningful impact. Choose from the 18 top-rated South America tours ranging from $6,695 to $68,295, which include a variety of activities that allow you to contribute to real-world scientific projects. Popular activities this year include Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, and Hiking. Share your ideal citizen science experience with us, and our team of travel experts will help you plan a trip that makes a difference.
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Hiking Los Glaciares, with views of the famous spires of Torres del Paine
from $9,695
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Deep Patagonia: Tierra del Fuego & the Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia to Valparaiso - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore legendary Cape Horn
  • Cruise Beagle Channel waters
  • Discover Torres del Paine
  • Visit Castro Chiloe Island
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Ushuaia / Valparaiso
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Local Market Visits
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Explore Chilean Patagonia aboard MV Discoverer on a 15-day voyage. Cruise through fjords, channels, and islands, visit Cape Horn, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine, Chiloe, and Valparaiso, spot wildlife, ride Zodiacs, and discover remote coastal communities across southern Chile and Patagonia.
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A pair of friendly sea lions
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Galapagos Islands – In Darwin’s Footsteps plus Machu Picchu

Lima to Quito - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • Discover Machu Picchu
  • Travel Charles Darwin's footsteps
  • Cruise Galapagos Islands
  • Discover wildlife on land and sea
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Lima / Quito
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Snorkeling, Biking, Land & Sea Exploration
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Travel from Lima, Peru, to the Galapagos and Quito on this 14-day adventure aboard Santa Cruz II. You explore Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley before cruising the Galapagos Islands and encountering iconic wildlife.
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Valparaiso, Chile
from $6,695
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Chile & Peru: Voyage Through the Humboldt Current

Valparaiso to Lima - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Atacama Desert
  • Discover Ancient Arica
  • Visit Historic Arequipa
  • Experience Coastal Paracas
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Valparaiso / Callao
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Spa Relaxation
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Travel from Valparaiso, Chile, to Lima, Peru, on a 10-day expedition aboard MV Discoverer. Visit Isla Pan de Azucar, the Atacama Desert, Arica, Arequipa, and Paracas while exploring coastal landscapes, archaeological sites, wildlife habitats, and cultural landmarks. Enjoy time at sea along the Pacific coast between guided excursions.
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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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Archaeological Site Visits, Village 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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Aguila Glacier
from $14,495
EBD $2000
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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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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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King penguins on South Georgia
from $26,995
EBD $2000
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Falkland Islands and South Georgia: 20-Day Wildlife Adventure

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Puerto Madryn
  • Hike Steeple Jason
  • Encounter king penguins
  • See Shackleton sites
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Sail on a 20-day journey from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on Ultramarine, flying to Puerto Madryn before exploring the Falkland Islands and wildlife-rich South Georgia. Enjoy encounters with penguins, seals, and historic whaling sites, then return across the Southern Ocean toward the Beagle Channel.
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A group of penguins in the Falkland Islands
from $26,395
EBD $2000
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Falkland Islands and South Georgia: 20-Day Wildlife Adventure

Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore Stanley's History
  • Visit Remote Islands
  • Cross Antarctic Convergence
  • Discover South Georgia
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Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Citizen Science, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Hiking
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Variable
Sail from Puerto Madryn, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina on this 20-day expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Explore the Falkland Islands and South Georgia through Zodiac landings, guided walks and wildlife viewing. Visit remote islands, historic settlements and seabird colonies while crossing the Southern Ocean on this voyage.
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Penguin jump in Antarctica
from $13,495
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Complete Antarctica: Sail In, Fly Out

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cross Drake Passage route
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula landing
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Explore Estancia Olga Teresa
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Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Take an 11-day trip from Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile aboard Ocean Nova. Cross the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica by Zodiac, and visit the South Shetland Islands and King George Island. Observe penguins, seals, and whales, and learn from onboard experts during the journey.
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Icebergs reflected in Antarctica's Paradise Bay
from $18,005
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Antarctica & Falklands Expedition

Santiago - Buenos Aires - 24 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Explore Santiago colonial buildings
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Witness Antarctica’s wildlife
  • Walk Stanley’s historic streets
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Santiago / Buenos Aires
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Join a 24-day expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Falklands aboard MS Fram, starting in Santiago, Chile. Experience wildlife, culture, and stunning landscapes as you explore remarkable locations, ending your journey in Buenos Aires.
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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $13,495
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Antarctica: Fly the Drake Passage

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Observe South Shetland Islands
  • Visit Chilean Patagonia ranch
  • Explore King George Island
  • View Antarctic wildlife encounter
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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9-day expedition from Punta Arenas aboard Ocean Nova. Journey includes flight to King George Island, Antarctic Peninsula exploration via Zodiac and shore landings, visits to the South Shetland Islands, and a return via Punta Arenas with a Patagonia excursion before departure.
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A colony of king penguins on South Georgia
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Springtime Expedition to Antarctica

Buenos Aires - Punta Arenas - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Discover Antarctic wildlife
  • Visit Stanley’s Dockyard Museum
  • Explore Shackleton’s grave
  • Discover Buenos Aires streets
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Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas
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Join a 23-day Antarctic cruise on MS Fram, starting in Buenos Aires and sailing to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience wildlife, lectures, and Citizen Science activities, before concluding in Punta Arenas.
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A cheerful herd of penguins gathers along the icy shores of South Georgia.
from $25,195
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Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cruise along Southern Ocean
  • Discover Falkland Islands wildlife
  • Visit Stanley and museums
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula bays
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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During this 20-day Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica cruise aboard Ocean Victory, sail across the Southern Ocean to explore the wildlife-rich shores. Discover thriving penguin colonies, watch albatrosses in flight, see seals resting on icy beaches, navigate through iceberg-filled waters, and visit active research stations.
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