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Looking up the trunk of a giant rainforest tree
from $8,034
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Amazon Journey - Low Water Season

Nauta Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • Nauta Caño night safari
  • Spot Japanese Lagoon dolphins
  • Visit San Regis community
  • Join Casual rainforest walk
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Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Fishing, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Peru's Amazon on an 8-day cruise aboard Zafiro. Cruise the Marañon and Amazon rivers, visit Pacaya Samiria, spot pink dolphins, explore rainforest, and experience local communities and wildlife.
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Green sea turtle swimming
from $5,370
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Galapagos Northern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Explore Dragon Hill´s wildlife
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
  • Explore a volcanic black sand beach
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on this 8-day adventure through the Northern Islands of the Galapagos and experience the best of the archipelago by kayaking in crystal clear waters, snorkeling surrounded by turtles and sea lions, and hiking trails in the most amazing locations.
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Overlook at Pitt Point
from $4,145
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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • View young and old tortoises
  • Hike through San Cristobal
  • Snorkel and swim with sea lions
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San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities
Snorkeling, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Board the brand new Galapagos Horizon on this spectacular 4-day sailing expedition and discover the breathtaking beauty of the incredible Galapagos Islands. Admire the clear waters, making it easy to find sea turtles, sea lions, stingrays and perhaps even white-tipped sharks.
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Sea lions on beach in Rabida
from $2,527
FreeFlight
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Galapagos Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Explore Dragon Hill´s wildlife
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the Galapagos' North Central islands on this four-day cruise and pay a visit to the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, which is home to the Galapagos giant tortoise and was once home to the renowned Lonesome George. Stroll through pathways flanked by indigenous land iguanas, mockingbirds, Darwin's finches, or snorkel in clear waters.
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Land Iguana in the Galapagos
from $2,527
FreeFlight
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Galapagos Northeast Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Explore the Charles Darwin Station
  • Visit Mosquera Islet´s sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza´s cactus forest
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Spend 4 days cruising the northeast islands of the Galapagos and experience the best of the archipelago, visiting a variety of locations such as the Charles Darwin Station, Mosquera Islet, North Seymour, San Cristobal, and more! Delight yourself with close encounters with the Galapagos tortoises, sea lions, sharks, and blue-footed boobies.
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Blue-footed Boobie seen during Galapagos cruise
from $2,395
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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Observe a large frigate bird colony
  • Snorkel in wildlife-rich waters
  • Climb Bartholomew's stairs
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This itinerary allows your to experience the best of the northern islands in only 4 days. During this trip indulge yourself in the beauty of this unique archipelago, relax on a white coral sand beach, do some exploratory snorkeling, and walk over volcanic landscapes.
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Exploring the Galapagos
from $2,395
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Eastern Islands I

4 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Visit Santa Fe island
  • Discover South Plaza island
  • Explore North Seymour nesting sites
  • Visit Chinese Hat volcanic cone
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Eastern Islands of the Galapagos on a 4-day Archipel I cruise through San Cristobal, Santa Fe, and North Seymour. Encounter unique wildlife, hike volcanic landscapes, and conclude the journey at Baltra Airport.
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Mirror-smooth waters in the Lemaire Channel
from $45,980
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Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 22 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Admite Antarctica's unique beauty
  • Observe spectacular wildlife
  • Discover three different regions
  • Enjoy incredible photo ops
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Santiago
Activity Level
Variable
This extraordinary 22-day Antarctica expedition takes you to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. Enjoy an extra day at the Peninsula by flying from the Falkland Islands back to the mainland. Take full advantage of rare wildlife sightings, watching whales feed off the bow or perfect conditions for a late day kayaking excursion.
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Penguins in the Antarctic landscape
from $98,800
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Emperors & Explorers

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Union Glacier
  • Camp near an Emperor Penguin Colony
  • Explore Antarctica
  • Photograph local wildlife
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience two Antarctic icons in one action-packed adventure. Fly by ski aircraft to the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony. Camp on the sea ice where thousands of birds come to raise and feed their young. Continue your adventure by flying to the Geographic South Pole, the most remote destination on Earth. History comes alive as you stand at 90° South.
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A whale plays near the surface at dusk.
from $22,390
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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

Santiago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Cruise Beagle Channel
  • Drake Passage crossing
  • Kayaking near icebergs
  • Explore Santiago, Chile
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Santiago
Activities
Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Travel from Santiago to Ushuaia and sail aboard National Geographic Resolution on a 16-day Antarctica expedition. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Circle, kayak near icebergs, cruise by Zodiac, and walk among penguins. Navigate pack ice, spot whales, and experience remote polar landscapes with expert guides.
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Incredible ice in the Weddell Sea
from $11,550
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Land at Elephant Island
  • Navigate Antarctic Sound
  • Experience Brown Bluff
  • Encounter Antarctic wildlife
  • Enter the Weddell Se
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 12-day expedition aboard MV Plancius exploring Antarctica, the Antarctic Peninsula, and the Weddell Sea. Sail from Ushuaia, cross the Drake Passage, encounter vast icebergs, historic sites, and observe Antarctic wildlife.
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A group of penguins in the Falkland Islands
from $17,050
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Falkland Islands-South Georgia-Elephant Island-Antarctica-Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Bird watch a multitude of seabirds
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • See Commerson’s Dolphins
  • Visit whaling and sealing station
Starts / Ends
Tierra del Fuego National Park / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Join MV Hondius on a 23-day sailing adventure that allows you to discover and explore Antarctica, passing from the Falkland Island to Polar Circle. Experience some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth and enjoy close encounters with Gentoo and Adélie penguins, brown skuas, leopard seals, along with humpback and minke whales.
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