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Embark on a journey to the remote and breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia with our 34 exceptional whale-watching tours for 2025-2026. Patagonia, a land of mythic beauty, offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness the majestic dance of whales in their natural habitat. Over the course of 6 to 25 days, adventurers can immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring experience of whale watching, complemented by activities such as kayaking amidst icebergs, wildlife viewing that includes penguins and seals, and engaging lectures that deepen your understanding of the Antarctic ecosystem. Starting at $2,520, these tours promise not only the thrill of spotting these gentle giants but also the chance to explore the Antarctic landscape, a realm of pristine wilderness and stark beauty. To set sail on a voyage that will stir the soul and capture the imagination, contact one of Adventure Life's Patagonia specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $4,439
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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis
  • Explore Cape Horn cliffs
  • Witness Pia Glacier calving
  • Visit Ainsworth Bay wildlife
  • Spot penguins on Magdalena
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Sail through Patagonia on a 9-day expedition cruise. Visit Cape Horn, explore majestic glaciers, hike through pristine forests, and witness penguins and diverse wildlife aboard the Stella Australis.
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine
from $13,595
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Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Revel along the Beagle Channel
  • Tour Torres del Paine National Park
  • Watch whales migrating
  • Discover the UNESCO heritage
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition through the Beagle Channel and Patagonia, starting from Ushuaia and concluding in Puerto Montt, aboard the Sylvia Earle. Discover the untamed beauty of Torres del Paine National Park, look for whales in Francisco Coloane Marine Park, the UNESCO heritage in Chiloe, and witness the breathtaking glaciers of Patagonia.
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine Park
from $14,061
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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Explore Isla de los Estados
  • Venture into wildlife reserves
  • Take advantage of superb photo ops
  • Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
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Experience the iconic wilderness of Patagonia’s saw-toothed peaks, cerulean glaciers, and soaring fjords over 10 days of exploration. Discover Chilean Patagonia’s highlights including the stunning Beagle Channel and famous Cape Horn. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise wild fjords, and explore wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public.
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Pristine villages in small inlets
from $2,520
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Chonos Route

Puerto Montt Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios II
  • Explore picturesque Chiloe Island
  • Explore fishing town Puerto Aguirre
  • Whale watch on the Corcovado Gulf
  • Visit San Rafael Glacier
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Puerto Montt / Puerto Montt
Activities
Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 6-day cruise aboard MV Skorpios II, beginning and ending in Puerto Montt, and sail over 800 miles through the magical age-old ice formations, glaciers, stunning archipelagos, channels, and small gulfs. Admire the vast island-peppered sea as you disembark to explore small towns and soak in the region's famed hot springs.
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from $12,995
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Magellan Discoverer Inaugural Air-Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Start your adventure in Punta Arena
  • Enjoy Patagonia Adventures
  • Beagle Channel and Drake Passage
  • Antarctic Exploration
  • Return Flight from King George Isla
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise on the Magellan Discoverer from Punta Arenas to Antarctica. Sail the Strait of Magellan, explore Glacier Alley, and cross the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Spend three days discovering fjords, icebergs, and wildlife before flying back from King George Island.
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View the seal and cormorant colonies as you sail across the Beagle Channel
from $30,497
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Southbound)

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • See Torres del Paine National Park
  • Venture through wildlife reserves
  • Navigate Chile's fjords
  • Witness Antarctica's wildlife
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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Discover near-mythic, awe-inspiring landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica on the National Geographic Resolution. Explore exotic icescapes and calving glaciers, isolated reserves, and pristine parks, as well as the remarkable wildlife that thrive in these environments.
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from $6,795
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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Visit the South Shetland Islands
  • Drake Passage navigation
  • Explore Puerto Williams
  • Chance to visit Cape Horn
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
The Antarctica Express Air cruise is a compact 6-day expedition. Begin in Punta Arenas, Chile, with a flight to King George Island to explore penguin colonies, ice-filled bays, and Antarctic wildlife. Sail through the Drake Passage, spot seabirds and whales, and, weather permitting, land at Cape Horn. Conclude in Ushuaia, Argentina.
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from $17,895
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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • See the activity of a penguin city
  • Chance to spot leopard seals
  • Cruise on a Zodiac
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
Activities
Snorkeling
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Variable
Explore Antarctica on this 12-day cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Sylvia Earle. Reduce your time at sea by flying one way over the Drake Passage and sailing the other way. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, and the Legendary Cape Horn.
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Wildlife on Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego
from $13,588
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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Chilean Patagonia
  • Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
  • Explore Karukinka Natural Park
  • Explore Staten Island
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Santiago / Santiago
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
On this 10-day Patagonia cruise from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia aboard National Geographic Explorer, explore Chilean Patagonia’s fjords, glaciers, and vistas. Navigate coastlines by Zodiac and kayak, glide into fjords, and hike to spot wildlife. Discover the rare beauty of Karukinka Natural Park and Isla de los Estados (Staten Island).
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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $29,891
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Northbound)

17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords
  • Explore Torres del Paine by hiking
  • See Antarctic's Wildlife
  • Explore Glacier Alley and Fjord
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Join an exclusive 17-day expedition starting in Santiago aboard National Geographic Resolution. Sail through the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica's wonders, cruise the Chilean fjords, and visit Torres del Paine National Park.
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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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Variable
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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Sea lions in Beagle Channel
from $32,870
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Northbound)

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords
  • Explore Torres del Paine by hiking
  • See Antarctic's Wildlife
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Visit Karukinka Natural Park
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Join this 18-day Antarctica expedition starting in Santiago aboard National Geographic Resolution. Explore Chilean fjords, Patagonia’s landscapes, and Torres del Paine. Encounter penguins, whales, and glaciers on this epic adventure.
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Adelie penguin on ice
from $11,795
EBD 20%
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Quest for the Weddell Sea

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit the huts of Damoy Point
  • Visit penguin colonies
  • Discover Deception Island volcano
  • Spot humpback whales surfacing
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Camping, Citizen Science
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Quest for the Weddell Sea cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, and Antarctic Peninsula, and enjoy Zodiac excursions, penguin sightings, whale watching, and historic sites.
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Picture-perfect Ushuaia
from $17,400
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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Marvel at spectacular icebergs
  • Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
  • Enjoy Zodiac excursions
  • Crossing the Drake Passage
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Santiago / Puerto Williams
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Variable
Explore Antarctica on this 14-day cruise that visits the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, and the South Shetland Islands to witness diverse seabirds, whales, penguins, and the amazing scenery of glaciers and icebergs.
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Nights in Ushuaia
from $29,757
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Northbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Seek iconic animals of Antarctica
  • Marvel at magnificent icebergs
  • Hike Torres del Paine National Park
  • Explore Francisco Coloane Marine
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Buenos Aires / Chile
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Variable
Explore mythical landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica. Spend 18 days observing unique wildlife, saw-toothed mountains, deep fjords, and vivid blue glaciers onboard the National Geographic Explorer. Observe breaching humpback whales and penguin colonies. 
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A whale comes up to say hello
from $7,750
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Antarctica - Whale Watching Discovery and Learning Voyage

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit Port Lockroy
  • Spot penguins and seals
  • Meet gentoo penguins
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Ushuaia / Arakur Ushuaia
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Adventure Options, Scuba Diving, Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Set sail from Ushuaia on an 11-day Antarctic Peninsula cruise aboard Ortelius, crossing the Drake Passage to explore glaciers, icy bays, and wildlife-rich sites like Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Port Lockroy. Spot whales, seals, and penguins, and enjoy Zodiac cruises and possible snowshoeing in this polar wonderland.
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Los Glaciares in Patagonia
from $29,305
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Southbound)

17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Seek out Antarctica’s wildlife
  • Visit Torres del Paine National Pa
  • Enjoy Tierra del Fuego
  • Cruise pristine waters
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Santiago / Santiago
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Variable
The southernmost realms of the planet are places of unimaginable beauty, where humpback whales breach and penguins gather by the thousands, where icebergs shimmer and sapphire-hued fjords harbor snowcapped peaks and virgin forests.
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A fleet of zodiacs will carry you to remote landscapes
from $36,095
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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Traverse Drake Passage’s waters
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula beauty
  • Encounter South Georgia’s wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Join a 23-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring Ushuaia, the Antarctic Peninsula, and South Georgia. Experience onboard lectures, thrilling activities, and a traditional Fuegian barbecue before concluding your unforgettable journey in Ushuaia.
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