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The stunning landscape of Patagonia
from $5,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • See Kent Island rainforest
  • Walk Caleta Tortel pathways
  • View Pío XI Glacier
  • Discover Madre de Dios
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Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on 11-day voyage from Puerto Montt, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina aboard Magellan Explorer. Explore the Chonos Archipelago, Caleta Tortel, Pío XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, Las Montañas Channel, Torres del Paine, Beagle Channel, and Yendegaia National Park. Discover glaciers, fjords, forests, wildlife, and remote landscapes of Patagonia.
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Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
from $6,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Explore Kent Island ecosystems
  • Walk Caleta Tortel boardwalks
  • Observe Pío XI Glacier
  • Visit Torres del Paine
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Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Experience an 11-day cruise from Puerto Montt, Chile, to Ushuaia, Argentina aboard Magellan Discoverer. Explore glaciers, fjords, temperate rainforests, and national parks. Encounter remote islands, coastal villages, and wildlife while navigating channels and straits of southern Chile and Tierra del Fuego.
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine Park
from $14,061
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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Explore Isla de los Estados
  • Venture into wildlife reserves
  • Take advantage of superb photo ops
  • Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
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Variable
Experience the iconic wilderness of Patagonia’s saw-toothed peaks, cerulean glaciers, and soaring fjords over 10 days of exploration. Discover Chilean Patagonia’s highlights including the stunning Beagle Channel and famous Cape Horn. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise wild fjords, and explore wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public.
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Paine River and Salto Grande waterfall
from $16,195
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Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Visit Castro's colorful palafittes
  • Explore Chiloe National Park forest
  • View the advancing Pio XI Glacier
  • Hike Torres del Paine's trails
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Puerto Montt / Ushuaia
Activities
Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 15-day cruise through southern Chile's fjords aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Beagle Channel and the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, wildlife viewings, and two days of hiking in the stunning Torres del Paine National Park.
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Swim alongside playful turtle in crystal-clear currents
from $6,400
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Diving Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver III
  • Explore Wolf Island while diving
  • Discover Darwin Arch
  • Discover Shark Bay
  • Explore La Banana dive site
  • Dive into renowned El Derrumbe
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Baltra / Santa Cruz
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Galapagos expedition aboard Galaxy Diver III from Baltra Airport, Santa Cruz, Wolf Island, and Darwin Arch. Dive into world-class sites and encounter hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, sea lions, and marine iguanas.
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from $12,995
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Magellan Discoverer Inaugural Air-Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Start your adventure in Punta Arena
  • Enjoy Patagonia Adventures
  • Beagle Channel and Drake Passage
  • Antarctic Exploration
  • Return Flight from King George Isla
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise on the Magellan Discoverer from Punta Arenas to Antarctica. Sail the Strait of Magellan, explore Glacier Alley, and cross the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Spend three days discovering fjords, icebergs, and wildlife before flying back from King George Island.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $26,995
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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
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
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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Whale watching on Peninsula Valdes
from $600
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Peninsula Valdes Self-Drive

4 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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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
Activities
Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
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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King penguins on South Georgia
from $16,195
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Best of the Southern Ocean

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Grytviken’s historic past
  • Discover South Georgia’s wildlife
  • Observe Falklands’ marine wonders
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 19-day cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia, exploring the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and the stunning wilderness of South Georgia, home to vast penguin colonies and historical sites. Experience expert-led landings and unforgettable wildlife encounters before returning to Ushuaia.
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The port town of Ushuaia
from $33,430
Up to 40%
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Highlights of Antarctica, Argentina and Brazil

Buenos Aires - Rio de Janeiro - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Admire Ushuaia’s southern charm
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Sail through Lemaire Channel
  • Marvel at Iguazu Falls
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Buenos Aires / Rio de Janeiro
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration, Helicopter Tours, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 22-day expedition cruise and land journey from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro aboard Scenic Eclipse, exploring Antarctica and South America. Experience wildlife adventures, visit Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls, and end your journey in vibrant Rio de Janeiro.
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Nights in Ushuaia
from $22,317
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Northbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Seek iconic animals of Antarctica
  • Marvel at magnificent icebergs
  • Hike Torres del Paine National Park
  • Explore Francisco Coloane Marine
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The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago / Puerto Natales
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Variable
Explore mythical landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica. Spend 18 days observing unique wildlife, saw-toothed mountains, deep fjords, and vivid blue glaciers onboard the National Geographic Explorer. Observe breaching humpback whales and penguin colonies. 
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