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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
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Fishing
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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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Brilliant blue icebergs in Antarctic waters
from $14,990
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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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Variable
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 $3,795
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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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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
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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 $27,100
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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
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Hiking, Spa Relaxation
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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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Seals and cormorants on Beagle Channel
from $25,195
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Epic Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • See Falklands penguin colonies
  • Kayak quiet inlets
  • Explore South Georgia wildlife
  • View Antarctic glacier
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on a 20-day expedition from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Ocean Victory. Visit the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and South Shetlands. Observe penguins, seals, albatross, and whales. Explore historic sites like Grytviken, kayak in quiet inlets, and enjoy deck views of glaciers, icebergs, and rugged polar landscapes.
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Falkland Islands
from $17,470
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Falklands, South Georgia & Valdes Peninsula: in the Heart of the Wilderness

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Observe king penguins
  • Visit historic Stanley
  • Land by Zodiac on remote shores
  • Explore Valdes Peninsula reserve
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Kayaking, Whale Watching
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Variable
Embark on a 20-day expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Navigate the South Atlantic to discover South Georgia’s glaciers and the Falkland Islands’ diverse birdlife. Encounter vast king penguin colonies and unique marine species at the Valdes Peninsula. This luxury voyage offers deep immersion into remote wildlife.
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EcoCamp domes and Torres
from $1,317
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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
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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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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
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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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
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping, Skiing, Photography Seminars
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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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View of Stromness from the water
from $10,995
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Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Observe king penguin colonies
  • Explore Grytviken historical sites
  • Cruise Drygalski Fjord waters
  • Visit Port Stanley town
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Embark on a 17-day sub-Antarctic cruise from Punta Arenas aboard Magellan Explorer. Visit the Falklands and South Georgia, landing on Saunders Island, West Point Island, Grytviken, Fortuna Bay, Gold Harbor, and St Andrews Bay. Hike, kayak, and cruise in Zodiacs while watching king, rockhopper, and macaroni penguins, and glaciers.
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