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The lookout crew of penguins spotting our zodiacs arriving, Antarctica
from $18,610
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Explore Antarctica's landscape
  • Explore South Georgia's wildlife
  • Experience the Falkland Islands
  • See Valdes Peninsula's wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Embark on a 20-day cruise from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires aboard L'Austral. Explore Antarctica’s icebergs, glaciers, and wildlife, from penguins to whales. Visit South Georgia, home to king penguins and elephant seals, then the Falkland Islands with rugged shores and seabirds. End at Valdes Peninsula, where orcas hunt and guanacos roam.
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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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Colony of penguins at Gold Harbor
from $12,895
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Wild Isles of the South Atlantic

Ushuaia - Montevideo - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Patagonia's forests
  • Sail through the Beagle Channel
  • See wildlife in the Falkland Island
  • Experience Stanley's British charm
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Port of Ushuaia / Montevideo
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Set sail on a 16-day Wild Isles of the South Atlantic cruise from Ushuaia to Montevideo aboard Ocean Albatros. Visit the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Experience rich wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery on this extraordinary journey.
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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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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
Activities
Photography Seminars
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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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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
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Adventure Options
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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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Penguins on the shores of Antarctica
from $32,295
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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
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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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Ice and water along Antarctic Peninsula
from $29,174
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Northbound)

18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords
  • Explore Torres del Paine by hiking
  • See Antarctic's Wildlife
  • Explore Glacier Alley and Fjord
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Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Join an exclusive 18-day expedition starting in Buenos Aires. Sail through the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica's wonders, cruise the Chilean fjords, and visit Torres del Paine National Park.
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A humpback whale lifts its fluke
from $16,900
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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
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Scuba Diving
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Variable
This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula 20-day cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The rugged landscapes create an incredible background for the cruise and are home to some of the world's most unusual animals, including penguins, seals, and seabirds.
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Ruins at the Fortress of Santiago
from $4,840
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Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean

Willemstad - Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • See sites in Cartagena & Willemstad
  • Explore Santa Marta & Sierra Nevada
  • Discover San Blas Islands' beaches
  • Visit and explore Fort San Lorenzo
  • Witness wildlife and ecosystems
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Willemstad / Colon
Activities
Snorkeling, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
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Variable
Explore the Caribbean on this 8-day Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean cruise from Willemstad to Colon aboard the Le Champlain. Walk through UNESCO-listed cities, snorkel in the San Blas Islands, and meet the Kuna people. Visit Santa Marta’s mountains and the Fort San Lorenzo in Panama. Discover coral reefs, mangroves, and wildlife.
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Couple sitting on a beach among sea lions
from $9,990
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South & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Dive & Snorkel around Kicker Rock
  • Lounge alongside sleeping sea lions
  • Walk along a white coral sand beach
  • Learn the history of Floreana
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Enjoy the beauty of Bartolome, Española, Floreana, Mosquera Islet, North Seymour, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santiago and South Plaza on this 8-day Galapagos cruise aboard the M/C Endemic. On this cruise of the South and Central Islands, you'll have daily opportunities to hike, snorkel, kayak, and explore the incredible biodiversity of Galapagos!
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Looking up the trunk of a giant rainforest tree
from $7,800
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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
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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Punto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos
from $5,600
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV
  • Snorkel & swim on North Seymour
  • Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
  • Observe wildlife on Vicente Roca
  • Walk around Flamingos Lagoon
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Variable
This Galapagos cruise aboard the Tip Top IV takes you beyond the highlights of the Western Islands with 8 days of exciting activity! Enjoy the company of friendly sea lions while snorkeling and make friends with the gentle giant tortoises in Isabela and Santa Cruz.
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Pink dolphin in the Amazon
from $1,550
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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
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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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Midnight sun over the flat-topped icebergs of the Weddell Sea
from $17,680
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In Shackleton's Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Enjoy a zodiac cruise
  • Explore Shackleton's expedition
  • Discover King penguins
  • Hike across the Devil's Nose
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
On this 19-day Antarctica cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard SH Vega, follow Ernest Shackleton's route and discover amazing fossil sites, explore Elephant Island, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands, sail among the enormous tabular icebergs of the Weddell Sea, and travel through the Scotia Sea.
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Golden light on the iconic towers of Torres del Paine National Park
from $19,298
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Chilean Fjords & Antarctica

Santiago - Buenos Aires - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit
  • Explore Santiago's landmarks
  • Discover Punta Arenas' heritage
  • Witness Antarctica’s wilderness
  • 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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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
Activity Level
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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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
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Iquitos / Iquitos
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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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