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See the beautiful wildlife in Antarctica.
from $21,080
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Ultimate Antarctic Adventure

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard RMS St. Helena
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit Gentoo penguin colony
  • Cruise scenic Beagle Channel
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Hiking, Camping
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Variable
This 20-day Ultimate Antarctic Adventure aboard RMS St. Helena begins in Ushuaia, sailing through the Beagle Channel and crossing the Drake Passage to reach the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Explore via ship aboard Icebird yacht, adventure into remote bays and narrow channels inaccessible to larger vessels
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Iceberg Flow during Trip to the Antarctic Peninsula
from $33,740
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The Great Austral Loop

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Observe New Island penguins
  • Visit South Georgia’s Gold Harbor
  • Observe whales, seals, and seabirds
  • Explore Salisbury Plain
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Embark on a 19-day cruise from Buenos and Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience Zodiac landings, wildlife encounters, glaciers, and historic polar routes.
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A leopard seal peeks at us over ice
from $17,400
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Experience Falkland culture
  • Observe wandering albatross
  • Spot fin whales from the ship
  • Visit the South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
This 19-day cruise onboard the Ortelius takes you to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. The gorgeous scenery and plentiful wildlife combine to make it one of the most aesthetically breathtaking in the world. Tens of thousands of penguins and fin whales call the cold seas home.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $14,850
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula

21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Observe southern right whales
  • Discover the Falkland´s culture
  • Bird watch a multitude of seabirds
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
Starts / Ends
Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MV Plancius on this 21-day adventure cruise. The marvelous scenery, unique wildlife, and exploration of great historical sites are some of the highlights that wait for you on Antarctica.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $31,750
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The Great Austral Loop

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Observe New Island penguin colonies
  • See South Georgia wildlife
  • Sail on Antarctic Peninsula
  • Drake Passage crossing
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 19-day Polar voyage cruise aboard Le Boreal. Sail via the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, encounter penguins and seals, cross the Drake Passage, and explore Antarctic Peninsula sites by Zodiac and guided landings.
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Corals
from $9,931
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Galapagos Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Hike across Española Island
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.
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Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in the Andes
from $12,109
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Exploring Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II
  • Encounter incredible wildlife
  • Experience the Galápagos undersea
  • See daybreak over Machu Picchu
  • Explore massive Ollantaytambo
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Link your 9-day small ship-based Galapagos adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II to a 7-day land-based exploration of the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu and the cultural wonders of Inca Peru, historic and modern. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.
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Sally light-foot crab crawling on the beach
from $4,150
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris
  • Snorkel across Gardner Bay
  • Visit Punta Cormorant
  • Observe Galapagos penguins
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Interpretation Center / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Solaris on a spectacular 5-day small ship cruise across the Galapagos archipelago. Discover the wildlife-rich shores of San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Observe many unique and rare bird species, swim with sea lions, investigate amazing lava flows, and snorkel with beautiful tropical fish.
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Warm waters of the Galapagos archipelago
from $100,730
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Private Charter- Diving Cruise (Visiting Galapagos)

8 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso
  • Explore Lobos Island
  • Discover Manchena's natural beauty
  • Admire Wolf's underwater widllife
  • Dive at Darwin's Arch
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San Cristobal / San Cristobal
Activities
Snorkeling, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover the North Central Galapagos Islands on this 8-day voyage, balancing activity and relaxation perfectly in one of the world's premier wildlife-viewing destinations. Dive in the most stunning locations, including Cousin Rock, Cape Marshall, Punta Shark Bay, and Cape Douglas.
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An old ship rusts in a Falkland Islands harbor
from $15,995
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Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Encounter King Penguin Colonies
  • View Historic Grytviken Settlement
  • Cruise Drygalski Fjord Glaciers
  • Walk Port Stanley Waterfront
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Sail 17 days roundtrip from Punta Arenas to the Falklands and South Georgia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Encounter king penguins at St Andrews Bay, walk in Shackleton’s footsteps at Grytviken, and cruise Drygalski Fjord. Explore Port Stanley, Bleaker Island, and Salisbury Plain while attending expert lectures at sea.
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Glacier trekking
from $29,095
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Extended Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Circle

23 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit historic Grytviken
  • Cross Antarctic Circle
  • Explore Falkland wildlife
  • Discover Antarctic Peninsula
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 23-day expedition from Ushuaia to Antarctica and the Antarctic Circle aboard Ocean Albatros. Visit the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Cross the Drake Passage, explore historic Grytviken, and search for penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds across the Southern Ocean.
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Pier at Puerto Montt, Chile
from $6,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Sail Beagle Channel waters
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Discover Madre de Dios
  • Walk Caleta Tortel boardwalks
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
Activities
Kayaking, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Discoverer through Patagonia’s wild fjords. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Glacier Alley, and the Strait of Magellan. Visit Torres del Paine National Park, Pío XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, and Caleta Tortel. Encounter whales, towering peaks, and remote villages across southern Chile.
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