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A colony of king penguins on South Georgia
from $16,943
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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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Dozens of Adelie Penguins gather on an ice flow in the seawater near Brown Bluff on the Antarctica Peninsula.
from $10,275
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Antarctic Wonders

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Buenos Aires
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula
  • Capture images of Antarctic scenery
  • Explore Petermann Island
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Embark on an 11-day Antarctica cruise aboard SH Vega. Fly south, board the boutique ship, and cross open ocean. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula with glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife. Take shore excursions to sites such as Petermann Island and the Lemaire Channel before returning to Ushuaia for your flight back to Buenos Aires.
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A colony of king penguins on South Georgia
from $16,420
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The Kingdom of Kings: The Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Terra Nova Adventurer
  • Explore Falkland Shores
  • Discover Grytviken History
  • Observe King Penguin Colonies
  • Navigate Antarctic Ice
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Camping
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Set sail on a 21-day Ushuaia roundtrip cruise aboard Terra Nova Adventurer, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica. Encounter king penguin colonies, historic Grytviken, Antarctic icebergs and wildlife-rich Southern Ocean waters, with flexible landings and Zodiac excursions shaped by weather, sea, ice and wildlife conditions.
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from $6,795
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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

King George Island - Ushuaia - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Visit the South Shetland Islands
  • Drake Passage navigation
  • Explore Puerto Williams
  • Chance to visit Cape Horn
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Variable
The Antarctica Express Air cruise is a compact 7-day expedition aboard Magellan Discoverer. Begin in Punta Arenas and fly to King George Island to explore penguin colonies, ice-filled bays, and Antarctic wildlife. Sail through the Drake Passage, spot seabirds and whales, and, weather permitting, land at Cape Horn. Conclude in Ushuaia.
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A whale comes up to say hello
from $17,195
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Antarctic Wildlife Adventure

Ushuaia to Buenos Aires - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Join this ultimate wildlife cruise
  • Discover incomparable landscapes
  • Visit Shackleton's resting place
  • Explore Stanley, Falkland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Embark on a 23-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, exploring vibrant cities and diverse wildlife, including penguins and whales. Discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island, and the bird-filled Falkland Islands before concluding your journey across the South Atlantic.
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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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Variable
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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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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Citizen Science
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Variable
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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Brilliant blue icebergs in Antarctic waters
from $14,490
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Voyage to Antarctica

12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • See legendary landscapes & habitats
  • Encounter iconic wildlife
  • Kayak, Zodiac cruise, and hike
  • Experience the Antarctic undersea
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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day classic luxury Antarctica cruise aboard the National Geographic Resolution and witness the stunning beauty of huge tabular icebergs surrounded by turquoise blue meltwater pools, towering mountains rising up to 9,000 feet from the sea, countless penguins, and diverse marine mammals
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Golden light on the iconic towers of Torres del Paine National Park
from $15,724
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Chilean Fjords & Antarctica

Santiago - Buenos Aires - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit
  • Explore Santiago's landmarks
  • Cruise Reloncavi Sound
  • Visit Petrohue Falls
  • Visit Bruggen Glacier's expanse
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Santiago / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Embark on a 19-day cruise from Santiago to Ushuaia aboard the Seabourn Pursuit, exploring Chile's stunning coastline, Patagonia's fjords, and the pristine wilderness of Antarctica. Highlights include volcanic landscapes, penguin colonies, and majestic glaciers.
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Riding a traditional canoe down the river
from $3,060
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Amazon Wildlife & Culture Journey

Iquitos Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Perla
  • See pink and grey dolphins play
  • Meet and visit with locals
  • Admire the Amazon wildlife
  • Visit the birth place of the Amazon
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Iquitos / Iquitos
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Rainforest Exploration
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This week-long river cruise onboard La Perla is ideal for flora and fauna enthusiasts who want to experience the Amazon rainforest. This region of the world is a birding enthusiast's paradise. Also, witness pink river dolphins in a way you've never seen them before.
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A colony of king penguins on South Georgia
from $36,295
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Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • VIsit Falkland coastal charm
  • Experience Stanley’s heritage
  • Admire South Georgia’s mountains
  • Visit Grytviken’s whaling ruins
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Helicopter Tours
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Variable
Join a 20-day cruise from Buenos Aires aboard the Scenic Eclipse, exploring remote polar destinations like the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience diverse wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic landscapes on this unforgettable expedition.
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Puerto Williams, Chile
from $25,700
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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Puerto Williams Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Wind
  • Explore New Island’s wild landscape
  • Tour West Point's rugged cliffs
  • Discover historic Port Stanley
  • Navigate the icy Antarctic Sound
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Santiago / Santiago
Activities
Spa Relaxation, Hiking
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Variable
Set sail on a 20-day cruise aboard the Silver Wind, visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Elephant Island, rich in wildlife and history—Experience Antarctica’s remote wilderness for five days before returning via the Drake Passage.
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