South America Wildlife Cruises & Tours

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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Kausay

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit Kichwa Añangu community
• Enjoy kayaking on Napo River
• Witness up to 11 species of parrots
• Visit Kichwa Añangu community
• Hike Terra Firme Forest

Starts / Ends

Quito / Napo Cultural Center

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the 4-day trip at Napo Cultural Center. Explore the Kichwa Añangu community, observe wildlife, visit parrot clay licks, and paddle through blackwater creeks. Climb observation towers for panoramic rainforest views and join an ancestral catamaran ride. Witness Amazonian traditions, sustainable projects, and a mystical guayusa ritual.

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from $21,734

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Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Roundtrip Santiago, Chile - 22 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• Marvel at a king penguin colony
• Experience Antarctic ice
• See incredible wildlife
• Travel to three distinct regions

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Santiago

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Marvel at vast colonies of penguins, spot majestic whales, look for a variety of species of seals, and watch soaring sea birds. Explore rugged, untouched landscapes, and be humbled by massive icebergs and mountains. The ultimate Southern Ocean experience, this unforgettable 22-day expedition cruise takes you into spectacular wilderness.

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from $15,600

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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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

This 21-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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from $15,050

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged beauty
• Sail Falklands’ wildlife haven
• Discover Stanley’s historic charm
• Encounter South Georgia’s penguin
• Cross Drake’s legendary passage

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Set out on a 19-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia on the MV Plancius. This journey to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula reveals a wild, breathtaking region brimming with diverse wildlife—a true paradise for nature enthusiasts.

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from $32,400

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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Treasure of Galapagos

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos

• Interact with gentle giant tortoise
• Observe avian courtship rituals
• Visit The Interpretation Center

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day private voyage on the Treasure of the Galapagos explores the Central Islands of the Galapagos, including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, North Seymour, Mosquera, South Plaza, and San Cristobal. Experience the volcanic landscape, unique wildlife, and snorkeling opportunities offered by this exciting Galapagos tour.

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from $16,900

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Meet six species of penguin
• Visit sites of past explorers
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• Bird watch across the Drake Passage

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula 20-day cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The rugged landscapes create an incredible background for the cruise and are home to some of the world's most unusual animals, including penguins, seals, and seabirds.

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from $14,800

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

20 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Meet six species of penguin
• Visit sites of past explorers
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• Bird watch across the Drake Passage

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark the MV Plancius to explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula on this awe-inspiring 20-day cruise. The rugged landscapes provide a stunning backdrop for the voyage and play host to unique wildlife, including penguins, seals, seabirds, and more.

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from $4,050

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Central Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos

• Visit The Interpretation Center
• Observe avian courtship rituals
• Interact with gentle giant tortoise

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day voyage on the Treasure of the Galapagos explores the central islands of the Galapagos, including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, North Seymour, Mosquera, South Plaza, and San Cristobal. Experience the picturesque landscape, unique wildlife, and snorkeling opportunities offered by this exciting Galapagos tour.

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from $4,056

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Amazon Journey via Marañon River- Low Water Season

Nauta to Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro

• Visit the birth place of the Amazon
• Kayak and swim in the Amazon River
• Meet and visit with locals

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activities

Kayaking, Village Visits, Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day cruise aboard Zafiro exploring the wonderful Amazon and its tributaries towards the Sapote River, a buffered zone of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Naturalist guides use their eagle eyes to help you spot extraordinary wildlife and act as interpreters so that you may learn from Amazonian communities.

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from $3,743

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Amazon Discovery

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

• Learn about the Amazon's diversity
• Visit an Authentic Indigenous home
• Navigate pristine water sections

Starts / Ends

Coca / Yasuni National Park

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an Amazon River cruise aboard the M/V Anakonda. This luxury small-ship vessel takes you to the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon to see the pink river dolphin, black caiman, and anaconda in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for crocodiles, monkeys, and hoatzins in the river.

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from $14,800

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

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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from $14,250

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Experience Falkland culture
• Observe wandering albatross
• Spot fin whales from the ship
• Visit the South Shetland Islands

Starts / Ends

Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula on this 21-day voyage aboard the Ortelius. Penguins number in the tens of thousands and fin whales patrol the icy waters. The rugged but beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife combine to make this cruise one of the most visually stunning in the world.

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from $8,990

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Weddell Sea Quest

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• View the icy South Shetlands
• Spot varied Antarctic wildlife
• Enjoy a full program of lectures
• Visit enigmatic Elephant Island

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, and the Weddell Sea aboard the MV Ushuaia. The Weddell Sea will always be remembered as the polar region that still echoes the ill-fated expedition of the great British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

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from $32,295

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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Step ashore on the Antarctic
• See the king penguins
• Cross the Antarctic Circle

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Ushuaia

Activities

Adventure Options, Photography Seminars, Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Antarctica along with South Georgia and the Falkland - Malvinas islands on this 23-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Enjoy the wildlife experiences and the unique adventures while on this journey to the deep south.

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from $8,990

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Polar Circle Quest

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• Discover the Antarctic peninsula
• Spot varied wildlife
• Enjoy a full program of lectures
• Explore south for the Polar Circle

Activity Level

Variable

This 12-day small ship cruise to Antarctica on the MV Ushuaia sails to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands from Ushuaia, Argentina. Conditions permitting, navigate some of the most beautiful waterways on the planet: the Gerlache Strait, Errera Channel, Neumayer Channel, and the extremely narrow Lemaire Channel.

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from $95,920

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Treasure of Galapagos

7 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos

• Appreciate Isabela's wetlands
• Snorkel, swim & hike the Galapagos
• Observe diverse wildlife
• Hike Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Galapagos Western Islands on this 7-day private cruise aboard the ship Treasure of the Galapagos. Visit the fascinating Santa Cruz, Rabida, and Fernandina islands to learn about their volcanic origins and isolation. Spend an unforgettable holiday surrounded by nature, birds, and sea life.

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from $5,995

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos

• Hike Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz
• Appreciate Isabela's wetlands
• Observe diverse wildlife
• Snorkel, swim & hike the Galapagos

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 7-day Western Islands cruise on the ship, Treasure of the Galapagos, explores Rabida, Santa Cruz, Fernadina, and more! Experience the fascinating western islands and understand how volcanic activity and isolation shaped the landscape. Encounter diverse wildlife, birdlife, and marinelife on your memorable vacation.

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from $82,400

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Private Charter - Northeast Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Visit the spectacular Sullivan Bay
• Swim and snorkel with sea lions
• Meet Galapagos giant turtles
• Observe mating blue-footed boobies

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day private Northeast Islands cruise onboard the Archipel I combines the sea lion colonies of Mosquera Islet and the exclusive Genovesa with the stunning volcanic islands of Bartolome and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Explore Española, the archipelago's southernmost point, and view blue-footed boobies on San Cristobal's Witch Hill.

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