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Penguins on the shores of Antarctica
from $33,195
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover Falklands’ beaches
  • Marvel at South Georgia’s glaciers
  • Spot Antarctica's wildlife
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activities
Photography Seminars, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 20-day cruise on the Sylvia Earle, exploring Ushuaia, the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and expert-led activities, concluding with a flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas.
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1800's whaling station
from $29,395
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover Falklands’ beaches
  • Marvel at South Georgia’s glaciers
  • Spot Antarctica's wildlife
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 20-day cruise on the Sylvia Earle, exploring Ushuaia, the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and expert-led activities, concluding with a flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas.
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Pink dolphin
from $3,016
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Amazon Exploration: Search for the Pink Dolphin

5 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee
  • Search for the pink river dolphin
  • Visit a school on the Napo River
  • Climb a 100-foot observation tower
Activity Level
Variable
This 5-day itinerary on the Manatee is designed to highlight the incredible biodiversity, wildlife, and natural beauty found in the Amazon.
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Pink dolphin in the Amazon
from $1,660
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Amazon Journey-High Water Season

Nauta Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Amatista
  • Visit Pacaya Samiria National Reser
  • Admire the incredible wildlife
  • Learn more about the Amazon culture
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Iquitos / Nauta
Activities
Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
This 4-day Amazon cruise of Iquitos & Nauta aboard Amatista gives you an insider's view of life in Peru's rainforest, including piranha fishing, wildlife spotting, visit local villages, and opportunities to learn about wildlife preservation!
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A colony of king penguins on South Georgia
from $21,556
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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
Activities
Kayaking, Whale Watching, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
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 $8,480
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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
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
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 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
Activity Level
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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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
  • See the birthplace of the Amazon
  • Take a nocturnal boat ride
  • Meet and interact with locals
  • Swim in the Amazon River
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Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Village Visits, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
From Iquitos, Peru, embark on the Zafiro for an eight-day tour highlighting the magnificent Amazon River's wonders. Navigate deep into Pacaya Samiria Reserve on an excursion to spot Amazonian marvels such as the pink river dolphin, many bird species, and all the animals that make this rainforest home.
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Antarctic landscape
from $29,795
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Discover Antarctica’s wonders
  • Experience Falklands’ beauty
  • Encounter South Georgia’s wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 21-day expedition cruise on the Sylvia Earle, journeying from Ushuaia to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands. Experience stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and expert-led excursions, concluding your adventure back in Ushuaia.
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Golden light on the iconic towers of Torres del Paine National Park
from $20,999
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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
Activity Level
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 $3,714
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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
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activity Level
Variable
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 $57,990
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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
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
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 $22,400
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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

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
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Santiago
Activity Level
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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EcoCamp domes and Torres
from $1,371
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EcoCamp - Torres del Paine

4-8 Day Itinerary
  • Relax in Patagonia's eco domes
  • See the famed Torres del Paine
  • Choose from a variety of activities
Activity Level
Relaxed
Torres del Paine National Park offers a combination of unique wildlife and spectacular scenery in one of the most isolated regions of South America. Travel through Punta Arenas, Chile, or El Calafate, Argentina to arrive at EcoCamp. After full days of exploring the park return and rest in comfort in the new Suite Domes!
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Glacier trekking
from $17,680
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Antarctica, The Falklands & South Georgia

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore Ushuaia’s scenic landscapes
  • Experience Stanley's British charm
  • Sail Antarctica’s dramatic glaciers
  • Witness Falklands’ wildlife
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 19-day cruise aboard SH Diana, exploring Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands. Highlights include penguin colonies, stunning glaciers, and cultural stops, with luxurious at-sea relaxation.
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In touch with nature in Stromness
from $17,900
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Antarctica, The Falklands & South Georgia

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Witness Falkland Island's wildlife
  • Learn about Port Stanley's history
  • See South Georgia King penguins
  • Witness the glaciers of Antarctica
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 19-day Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia cruise aboard SH Minerva. Explore the Falklands’ penguin colonies, visit Port Stanley, and see King penguins at South Georgia’s Grytviken. Continue to the Antarctic Peninsula for glaciers, icebergs, seals, whales and seabirds before crossing the Drake Passage back to Ushuaia.
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Elephant Seal Pups in South Georgia
from $31,395
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Falkland Islands
  • Discover South Georgia
  • Watch elephant seals battle
  • Observe spectacular wildlife
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 22-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Subantarctic islands and Antarctica—experience king penguin colonies in South Georgia and stunning wildlife in the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Travelers listening to fascinating talks from the expedition team
from $31,495
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Spot wildlife in South Georgia
  • Explore the streets of Stanley
  • Hike Lake Escondido
  • Witness glaciers of Antarctic
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Hiking, Skiing, Camping
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 21-day Antarctic odyssey aboard the Greg Mortimer from Ushuaia to explore the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. Experience unparalleled wildlife viewing, encountering the world's largest King Penguin colonies, whale migrations, and seals across serene polar landscapes.
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