Top South Shetland Islands Luxury Tours &amp; Packages In 2025/2026

premier

5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

Join this classic expedition voyage - exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
Superb wildlife viewing opportunities - on land and at sea
Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - enjoy the vast, ice-sculpted, Antarctic wilderness
Join expert naturalist guides - learn about the wildlife and history of the region
Astonishing wildlife - see whales, sea birds and abundance of penguins

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Fantastic holiday, group and leader (T)"

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11 days From$9,600

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King Penguins of the Falklands and South Georgia - Expedition

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5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Britain, Falklands Islands, Georgia, Montevideo, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

An epic Antarctic adventure - in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton
View large colonies of iconic king penguins - on South Georgia
Variety of penguins - stand amid magellanic, macaroni and rockhopper penguins in the Falkland Islands
Get close to the marine wildlife - see whales and cavorting seals from your Zodiac
Montevideo - explore the delights of this vibrant city

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Fantastic holiday, group and leader (T)"

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$16,630

22 days From$16,270

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Antarctic Circle, South Georgia and the Falklands - M/V Sylvia Earle

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4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Highlights

A classic expedition voyage - exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
Penguin rookeries - see Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins
Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - being in the vast, ice-sculpted Antarctic wilderness
Travel on a small, friendly expedition ship - capped at just over 100 passengers
Enjoy on-board lectures and presentations - from expert naturalists and guides

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Fantastic holiday, group and leader (T)"

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$40,344

34 days From$32,800

Health Safety +

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics

Design custom trip

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In Shackleton's Footsteps - M/V Sylvia Earle

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4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Highlights

Sail to the Falkland Islands - explore this magnificent archipelago
Follow in the footsteps of Shackleton - to South Georgia
Enjoy full daylight hours - soak up the near endless summer daylight
On-board lecture programme - enjoy informative lectures from expert naturalists and guides

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Fantastic holiday, group and leader (T)"

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$28,979

20 days From$23,560

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Classic Antarctica - M/V Sylvia Earle

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4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

A classic expedition voyage - exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
Penguin rookeries - see Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins
Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - being in the vast, ice-sculpted Antarctic wilderness
Travel on a small, friendly expedition ship - capped at just over 100 passengers
Enjoy on-board lectures and presentations - from expert naturalists and guides

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Fantastic holiday, group and leader (T)"

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$16,500

12 days From$14,900

Health Safety +

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15 Day Antarctica Cruise with Buenos Aires (MS Fridtjof Nansen)

By Gate 1 Travel

none

3.6/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"We used gate 1 for the first time for our travels to Greece. We were very impressed with the ease of travel. We were picked up from the airport and met our guide Angela/Άντζελα. She was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and she went above and beyond to make the trip memorable. By far the best guide I've had on an international trip. Gate 1 handled all travel from city to city and we didn't have to worry about booking hotels or carrying luggage everywhere. Would definitely book another trip."

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15 days From$10,589

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15 Day Antarctica Cruise with Buenos Aires (MS Fridtjof Nansen)

By Gate 1 Travel

none

3.6/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

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15 days From$9,449

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Explorer

By Chimu Adventures

none

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Unspoiled wilderness, uninhabited by man, where the penguins, seals, whales and seabirds are the true rulers.
Take in the Sub-Antarctic South Shetland Islands and the spectacular Antarctic Peninsula.
Discover the top wildlife destination in the world where you can see penguins, seals, whales and albatrosses.
Admire breathtaking scenery such as icebergs, glaciated mountains and volcanoes.
Enjoy daily zodiac excursions and on-shore landings.

Themes

High Adventure, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"It's taken a while to get around to writing this review. Last march 2024 I had the most amazing Antarctic expedition with Chimu. Everything was so professional, from the staff to the ship, food and equipment. Thank you Chimu for a trip of a lifetime."