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Explore the wonders of the Antarctic on a 12-day adventure with Adventure Life. Witness penguin colonies, kayak alongside glaciers, and camp ashore, immersing yourself in the stunning Antarctic marine life. Whether you're capturing the perfect shot during photography seminars or enjoying wildlife viewing on small ship cruises, this is a trip like no other. Join us on a cruise to experience the magic of the Antarctic's icy landscapes and unique wildlife contact one of our Trip Planners for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • See the activity of a penguin city
  • Chance to spot leopard seals
  • Cruise on a Zodiac
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Get a chance to observe seals and penguins in their natural habitat. Spend 12 days aboard the Sylvia Earle exploring Antarctica's huge white continent. Additionally, fly through the Drake Passage during this expedition.
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from $14,895
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Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Hone your photography skills
  • Explore the Drake Passage
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
  • Experience Antarctica’s wonders
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Skiing
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Join a 12-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia on the Sylvia Earle and explore the breathtaking Antarctic landscape. Experience adventure through Zodiac navigation, land on the continent, and enjoy unique activities under the vibrant polar skies.
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Albatross cruising the Drake Passage to Antarctica
from $13,410
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Emblematic Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Embark on Zodiacs
  • Visit research and whaling stations
  • Look out for wildlife
  • Marvel at the dynamic landscapes
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on an unforgettable 12-day cruise to Antarctica aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Antarctic in a Zodiac reaching small harbors and coves unreachable by large cruise ships.
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Seals rest on a floating piece of ice
from $8,200
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Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Discover Ushuaia
  • Admire unique widllife
  • Visit the epic Neko Harbour
  • Sail through the Lemaire Channel
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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Embark on a 12-day Antarctica Beyond the Polar Circle Cruise aboard MV Hondius, starting from Ushuaia. Encounter humpback whales, explore Livingston Island, Deception Island, and more. Experience Zodiac cruises amidst glaciers, witness penguin colonies and dive into the Melchior Islands.
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Icebergs reflected in Antarctica's Paradise Bay
from $10,395
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Realm of Penguins & Icebergs

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Ushuaia's scenic landscapes
  • Sail through Beagle Channel
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Discover Antarctic Peninsula
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Ushuaia and crossing the Drake Passage to explore stunning Antarctica. Experience thrilling activities like kayaking, wildlife sightings, and visits to research stations amidst breathtaking glaciers and icebergs.
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Penguins gather on an iceberg
from $20,895
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Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Hone your photography skills
  • Explore Punta Arenas vibrant scene
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars
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Join a 12-day Antarctic Explorer Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Sylvia Earle. Discover stunning wildlife, majestic glaciers, and pristine landscapes as you cruise through the Antarctic Peninsula's icy bays.
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Mirror-like waters in Paradise Bay
from $10,995
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Quest for the Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Look for spectacular wildlife
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
  • Discover Gerlache Strait's beauty
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day Quest for the Circle cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula's stunning landscapes, and encounter diverse wildlife, including penguins, seals, and whales.
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Zodiac tour through the icebergs.
from $23,795
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Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Fly over the Sothern Ocean
  • Discover the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Witness the Antarctic wildlife
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Embark on a 12-day Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition roundtrip Punta Arenas aboard Greg Mortimer, exploring remote areas of Antarctica. Begin on the legendary Drake Passage, where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans converge, creating a challenging waterway.
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from $12,965
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Christmas in Antarctica

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
  • Explore Antarctica on Christmas
  • Stop to see historical sites
  • Sail across the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Cruise among icebergs
  • Encounter unforgettable wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Celebrate the Christmas season and explore the majestic white continent. Enjoy abundant wildlife encounters and the striking panoramic landscape of the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, and Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MS Seaventure on this 12-day cruise.
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Two Glacier Mountains symmetrically reflecting in the Antarctic water
from $18,695
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Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Explore Punta Arenas vibrant scene
  • Spot Antarctic icebergs
  • Photograph glaciers and icebergs
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Join a 12-day Antarctic Explorer Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia on the Greg Mortimer. Discover stunning wildlife, majestic glaciers, and pristine landscapes as you cruise through the Antarctic Peninsula's icy bays.
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Albatross nest amid rolling hills in Falkland Islands
from $20,395
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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Join a Fly/Sail cruise expedition
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula glacier
  • Watch whales in Antarctic waters
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Embark on the 12-day Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson. Fly over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vast glaciers, penguins, seals, and whales. Take Zodiac cruises, photograph icebergs, and witness skuas.
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from $11,295
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The Ultimate Antarctica Experience

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Experience Zodiac excursions
  • Spot bounty of wildlife
  • See tabular icebergs of Weddell Sea
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join this 12-day ultimate Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia & back aboard the Ocean Victory. Set sail from the grey waters of the Beagle Channel to the Antarctic mainland, cross the Drake Passage, & take in the wildlife-rich South Shetland Islands. Spot seals, sea lions, & whales among the icy glaciers and venture beyond the Antarctic Circle.
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from $12,095
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The Ultimate Antarctica Experience

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Experience Zodiac excursions
  • Spot bounty of wildlife
  • See tabular icebergs of Weddell Sea
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join this 12-day ultimate Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia & back aboard the Ocean Albatros. Set sail from the grey waters of the Beagle Channel to the Antarctic mainland, cross the Drake Passage, & take in the wildlife-rich South Shetland Islands. Spot seals, sea lions, & whales among the icy glaciers and venture beyond the Antarctic Circle.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $11,275
EBD 20%
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Celebrating Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
  • Sail across the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Encounter unforgettable wildlife
  • Cruise among icebergs
  • Stop to see historical sites
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Board the MS Seaventure for this 12-day cruise that takes you from Ushuaia, across the Drake Passage until you reach the Antarctic Peninsula where you will encounter unspoiled wildlife and scenery.
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from $14,195
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Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains and Remote Lands

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Ride a helicopter to discover ANT
  • Excursions thru a helicopter ride
  • Join Zodiac excursions to explore
  • Discover Antarctica thru lectures
  • Explore Antarctica's wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Hiking, Helicopter Tours
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Join a 12-day expedition to the remote east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the Ultramarine. This helicopter-focused adventure offers rare views of icebergs, mountains, and remote landscapes, with two heli-flightseeing excursions, a heli-landing, and Zodiac trips through the Weddell Sea and Antarctic Sound.
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Stunning landscapes
from $18,295
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Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Admire views of Lake Escondido
  • Witness Antarctica’s icy landscapes
  • Enjoy Zodiac excursions
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Kayaking, Adventure Options, Snorkeling
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Join a 12-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson from Ushuaia to Antarctica, exploring stunning icebergs, wildlife, and historic sites. Experience Zodiac excursions and expert-led lectures, returning with a newfound appreciation for Antarctica’s beauty.
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $18,895
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Spirit of Antarctica: In Partnership with New Scientist

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Admire views of Lake Escondido
  • Witness Antarctica’s icy landscapes
  • Participate in citizen science
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping, Citizen Science
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Join a 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson from Ushuaia, perfect for nature and science enthusiasts. Experience stunning landscapes, wildlife, expert talks, and flexible itineraries tailored to weather and sightings.
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Hiking for a stunning view of Antarctica
from $10,395
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Christmas in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Discover wildlife in Beagle Channel
  • Navigate through Lemaire Channel
  • Observe unique wildlife
  • Celebrate Christmas in icy beauty
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, exploring Antarctica's breathtaking glaciers and diverse wildlife, including penguins and seals. Enjoy festive Christmas traditions in this stunning wilderness before returning with unforgettable memories.
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