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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
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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
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Santiago / Santiago
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking
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
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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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Getting close to sea lions in the Galapagos
from $118,008
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Private Charter - Central & East Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Snorkel in crystal clear waters
  • Tour the tortoise breeding center
  • Enjoy on board family activities
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Galapagos Legend for a unique 4-day private cruise exploring the central and eastern islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Get ready to snorkel, hike and encounter wildlife such as sea lions, marine iguanas, and giant tortoises many which are unique to the Galapagos, found nowhere else in this world
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Sea lions on beach in Rabida
from $45,787
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Private Charter - Galapagos Central Islands Aboard Corals

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
During this 4-day private cruise explore the North Central islands of the Galapagos and visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, home to the Galapagos giant tortoise and where the famous Lonesome George used to live. Walk through trails escorted by endemic land iguanas, mockingbirds, and Darwin´s finches, snorkel in crystalline waters and more!
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Land Iguana in the Galapagos
from $45,787
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Private Charter - Galapagos Northeast Islands Aboard Corals

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
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Delight yourself with close encounters with the Galapagos tortoises, sea lions, sharks, and blue-footed boobies during this 4-day private cruise across 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!
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Brilliant blue icebergs in Antarctic waters
from $29,099
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Grand Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Navigate the Drake Passage
  • Zodiac excursions in Antarctica
  • Experience fjords and rugged cliff
  • Spot native birds and seals
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 20-day expedition cruise to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands aboard World Traveller and explore remote shores by Zodiac, hike icy trails, and witness abundant wildlife. Enjoy expert-led excursions and daily discoveries aboard your expedition ship, with a flexible itinerary guided by real-time conditions.
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Spotting penguin colonies on a zodiac excursion in Antarctica
from $14,850
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Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Observe southern right whales
  • Explore Stanley
  • Visit Carcass Island
  • Join Zodiac excursions
  • Cruise the Antarctica
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Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica on this 21-day expedition aboard MV Hondius. You travel from Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia, discover remarkable wildlife, join Zodiac excursions, and experience polar landscapes with an expert expedition team.
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Zodiac cruising in Antarctica
from $15,100
Up to 25%
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula

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
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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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Camping during Antarctic Tour
from $64,595
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Emperor Penguin Overnight Adventure

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
Explore the sights and sounds of the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony along the shore of the Weddell Sea. Picture magnificent monarchs with their chicks amidst ice cliffs, pressure ridges, and icebergs. In the vast expanse of white, look for petrels and seals.
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Midnight sun over the flat-topped icebergs of the Weddell Sea
from $15,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia & Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Cruise Strait of Magellan
  • Visit Saunders Island
  • Hike West Point Island
  • Zodiac cruise on Prion Island
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 20-day cruise exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Magellan Explorer. Spot diverse wildlife including king, gentoo, and rockhopper penguins, along with albatross and seals. Visit remote islands like Saunders, West Point Island, and Elephant Island.
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