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Be prepared to be awed by the sight of lions, leopards, elephants, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras and more on a journey to South Georgia Island. Here, in this remote corner of the world, you'll experience some of nature's most captivating displays. Looming glaciers and snow-capped mountains form a dramatic backdrop for wildlife sightings that few have ever witnessed. From king penguins gathering on shorelines to elephant seals lounging in sun-drenched bays – this is an opportunity like no other. Choose from one of these 16 Wildlife Viewing Tours in South Georgia Island for 2025 or 2026, offering trips starting at $7,880 lasting up to 17 to 33 days days. Discover why Antarctica is considered a wildlife mecca as you observe rare species such as albatrosses and fur seals up close in their natural habitat. For expert advice on planning your journey or customization options, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists today!
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A humpback whale lifts its fluke
$15,750
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Meet six species of penguin
  • Visit sites of past explorers
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Bird watch across the Drake Passage
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Adventure Options, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 20-day expedition cruise aboard the MV Hondius showcases the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula and the sub-Antarctic islands. Enjoy excursions on the Falkland Islands and South Georgia before heading across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. The wildlife watching during this …
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A colony of king penguins on South Georgia
$26,211
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South Georgia and the Falklands

17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Visit a king penguin colony
  • Observe incredible wildlife
  • Hike in Shackleton's footsteps
  • Explore in a zodiac
Starts / Ends:
Santiago / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Adventure Options, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Steeped in Shackleton's history and whaling lore, covered mostly in glaciers, South Georgia explodes with life: king, Gentoo, and macaroni penguins, enormous elephant seals, and a thriving fur seal population. In South Georgia, you can observe one of the world’s greatest wildlife …
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$22,595
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In Shackleton's Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore the Iceberg Alley
  • Explore Shackleton's expedition
  • Discover King penguins
  • Explore Fortuna Bay and Stromness
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
On this 20-day In Shackleton's Footsteps Expedition Cruise Roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Greg Mortimer, start your exploration from the top of the Peninsula and venture into the Weddell Sea to reach Elephant Island, where Sir Ernest Shackleton's crew lived for several months. Finally, you will …
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Zodiac cruising in Antarctica
$15,750
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

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
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 19-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia on the MV Plancius. Begin your epic voyage in Ushuaia, Argentina, navigating the Beagle Channel, followed by sightings of seabirds on the way to the Falkland Islands. Discover Carcass and Saunders Islands, home to abundant penguins, dolphins, and …
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The pristine and remote landscape of the Falkland Islands
$38,520
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Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 22 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Witness colonies of king penguins
  • Encounter rare wildlife
  • Explore three distinct regions
  • Trace the story of Ernest Shackleto
Starts / Ends:
Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 22-day expedition in the Southern Ocean and immerse in a stunning wilderness. It's an area where nature's grandeur rivals even the vast migrations of Africa. This expedition offers the chance to see a king penguin colony. Additionally, one can observe albatross colonies on …
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Albatross nest amid rolling hills in Falkland Islands
$32,295
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore the Falkland Islands
  • South Georgia's king penguin
  • Go on Zodiac-cruises
  • Observe spectacular wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Adventure Options, Camping, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 23-day Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Greg Mortimer visiting Subantarctic islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. This adventure mirrors the South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey, but includes additional time in the …
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King Penguins Face Off
$28,595
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore the Falkland Islands
  • South Georgia's king penguin
  • Go on Zodiac-cruises
  • Observe spectacular wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Adventure Options, Camping, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience a 21-day expedition cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Greg Mortimer, combining the Falkland Islands with the stunning scenery and wildlife of South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. The Falklands offer a wealth of history, landscapes, and bird-watching opportunities. However, nothing …
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Lemaire channel reflection
$14,800
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

20 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Meet six species of penguin
  • Visit sites of past explorers
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Bird watch across the Drake Passage
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Adventure Options, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 20-day expedition cruise aboard the MV Plancius showcases the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula and the sub-Antarctic islands. Enjoy excursions on the Falkland Islands and South Georgia before heading across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. The wildlife watching during this …
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$13,550
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Get a taste of Falklands history
  • See four S.Georgia penguin species
  • Discover the South Orkney Islands
  • Set foot on the Antarctic continent
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Adventure Options, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience all the best of the sub-Antarctic highlights on this 20-day Antarctic expedition. Meet at least six penguin species, visit Port Lockroy, and pay your respects at Shackleton's grave on this polar voyage to observe Antarctica and the South Atlantic Islands. This cruise includes four …
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Macaroni penguin close up
$14,350
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Observe southern right whales
  • Discover the Falkland´s culture
  • Bird watch a multitude of seabirds
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
Starts / Ends:
Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Adventure Options, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 21-day expedition cruise aboard the MV Plancius showcases the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula and the sub-Antarctic islands. Enjoy excursions on the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the South Orkney Islands before heading to the Antarctic Peninsula. The wildlife watching during this …
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Rockhopper penguin sighting
$14,500
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Get a taste of Falklands history
  • See four S.Georgia penguin species
  • Discover the South Orkney Islands
  • Set foot on the Antarctic continent
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience a remarkable 19-day cruise on the Ortelius, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter diverse wildlife on Carcass and Saunders Islands, and explore Port Stanley's colonial charm. South Georgia reveals king penguins and historic whaling …
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Penguins at the Weddell Sea
$24,700
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Remote Weddell Sea Explorer

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 28 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore the Weddell Sea
  • Discover South Georgia's wildlife
  • Explore Elephant Island
  • Wildlife on Elephant Island
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore the Weddell Sea on this 28-Day Remote Expedition Roundtrip Ushuaia aboard the MV Ortelius. Start your trip in Ushuaia en route to South Georgia, where you will follow in the footsteps of legendary polar explorer Ernest Shackleton and his ship, Endurance. This island is home to an abundance …
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Gold Harbour, South Georgia
$8,500
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Atlantic Odyssey

24 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cross the Antarctic Convergence
  • Visit colonies of penguins & seals
  • Discover endemic birds in Jamestown
  • Observe millions of seabirds
  • Explore St. Helena Island
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / St. Helena Island
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Board the MV Hondius for a unique opportunity to visit several of the most remote islands in the world on this 24-day polar voyage. Sail through South Georgia, Gough Island, Tristan da Cunha, and St. Helena while you meet beautiful and often rare species like albatrosses, petrels, penguins, and …
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Penguins gather by the ocean.
$15,750
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Atlantic Odyssey Including Antarctic Peninsula to St. Helena

33 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Meet gentoo penguins & brown skuas
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • Visit Shackleton's grave site
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / St. Helena Island
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Begin your 33-day polar cruise experience in Ushuaia and visit the most remote islands in the world. Cross the Drake Passage and head towards the Antarctic Peninsula. Explore the South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, Tristan da Cunha, and St. Helena. Sail through the scenic waterway while you search …
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Lemaire channel reflection
$14,800
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Atlantic Odyssey Including Antarctic Peninsula to St. Helena

33 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Meet gentoo penguins & brown skuas
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • Visit Shackleton's grave site
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / St. Helena Island
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 33-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius, exploring remote Antarctic and Atlantic islands. Begin in Ushuaia, navigating the legendary Drake Passage to reach the Antarctic Peninsula. Witness majestic landscapes and diverse wildlife, from penguin colonies and humpback whales at Danco Island …
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$7,880
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Africa to America Antarctic Epic

Cape Town to Ushuaia - 22 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Discover Cape Town
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Enter the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Zodiac cruises
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
Starts / Ends:
Cape Town / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
On this 22-day Africa to America Antarctic Epic Expedition Cruise aboard SH Diana, depart from Cape Town, South Africa. Explore Cape Town, a beautiful city with a rich history and culture before boarding the ship. The next few days will be spent crossing the Drake Passage. Once crossed the Drake …
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