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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
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Whale Watching, Citizen Science
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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
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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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Black Turtle cove with mangroves
from $4,600
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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Swim and snorkel at Darwin Bay
  • Discover Genovesa Island's birdlife
  • Hike to Dragon Hill
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Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
Activities
Snorkeling
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Variable
Sail to one of the most unique archipelagos in the world on this 5-day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the Alya catamaran. The Galapagos Islands are teeming with sea life including blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins.
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At the Parrot Clay Lick
from $3,403
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Manu Explorer

8 Day Itinerary
  • See giant otters in oxbow lakes
  • Visit Macaw Clay Lick Project
  • Fall asleep to the forest sounds
  • Enjoy the changing scenery
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience Manu National Park, the most biologically diverse place on the planet, like virtually no one else can: camp inside the park at the Manu Wildlife Tent Camp. Delight in the sights and sounds of this 1.8 million-hectare jungle paradise.
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Keep an eye to the rainforest canopy for an array of wildlife in Madidi National Park in Bolivia
from $1,331
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Madidi Jungle Ecolodge

Bolivian Amazon - 6 Day Itinerary
  • Search for Bolivian wildlife
  • Enjoys views Madidi National Park
  • Learn about traditional customs
  • Explore the town of Rurrenabaque
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La Paz / La Paz
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 6-day tour of Bolivia's Amazon takes you to Madidi National Park, where you'll stay 3 nights in Madidi Jungle Ecolodge - Owned and operated by an indigenous community in Bolivia. Here, learn to see the jungle through the eyes of the local Quechua Indians as you explore and look for wildlife and learn about traditional farming & cuisine.
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The port town of Ushuaia
from $33,430
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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
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours, Land & Sea Exploration
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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Trek the Route of the Parks of Patagonia
from $5,357
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Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North

10 Day Itinerary
  • Rafting adventure on Petrohue River
  • Cochamo Valley Exploration
  • Paddling in Reloncaví Fjord
  • Trek the North Patagonian Andes
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Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
On the 10-day Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North tour, explore Puerto Varas and the Chilean Patagonia Lake District. Highlights include a walking tour along Lake Llanquihue, rafting on the Petrohue River, a visit to Cochamo Valley, and a paddling adventure in the Reloncavi Fjord. Conclude the trip with a trek through the North Patagonian Andes.
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Beautiful Galapagos landscape
from $10,000
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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Samba
  • See sea lions on Mosquera
  • Explore in the Mangrove forest
  • Enjoy a volcanic Olivine beach
  • Take incredible photos of landscape
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy 15 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Santiago, Bartholomew, Rabida and North Seymour. Discover the magnificent wildlife and the incredible landscapes on Galapagos Islands .
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Don\'t get too close
from $4,050
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Guyana Rainforest

6 Day Itinerary
  • Tour Georgetown’s historic markets
  • Paddle the Burro Burro River
  • Hike Surama Mountain trails
  • Visit majestic Kaieteur Falls
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 6-day tour explores remote Guyana, with birdwatching on Surama Mountain, a visit to the Amerindian village of Surama, and paddling the Burro Burro River. Spot wildlife, including spider monkeys, river otters, and tapirs, and end at Kaieteur Falls, five times the height of Niagara Falls.
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A pair of friendly sea lions
from $9,445
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Island Circumnavigation

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
  • Observe mola-mola sunfish
  • Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
  • Visit South Plaza Islands
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.
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baby sloth... oh so soft
from $5,600
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Amazon Encounter - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Marañón River skiff exploration
  • Dorado River kayak experience
  • Amazon tributary confluence views
  • Fundo Casual rainforest walk
  • Pacaya River full exploration
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Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day Peruvian Amazon cruise from Iquitos to Nauta aboard the Delfin III. Cruise rivers, spot wildlife, kayak flooded forests, and visit riverside communities inside Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Experience guided excursions, cultural insights, and unique rainforest ecosystems.
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Kayaking Tagus Cove
from $5,000
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Northwest Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba
  • See sea lions on Mosquera
  • Observe the nesting of boobies
  • Explore in the Mangrove forest
  • Hiking and observe the twin craters
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Genovesa, Isabela, Marchena, Fernandina, Floreana, Santa Cruz. Discover wildlife and the incredible landscapes of the Galapagos Islands!
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