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South Shetland Islands Tours & Trips

51 South Shetland Islands trips. Tours from 31 tour companies. 28 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Classic Antarctica - 10 days
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Classic Antarctica - 10 days

Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • Ushuaia – The starting point of your expedition cruise to Antarctica, this busy Argentine port city is the southernmost city in the world and a stunning place to spend a night at the start and end of your cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Beagle Channel – Set sail along the famous Beagle Channel and scenic Mackinlay Pass from Ushuaia as you begin your Antarctic adventure, passing by spectacular snow-capped peaks and colonies of penguins and fur seals gathered on rocky outcrops
  • Drake Passage – A historically challenging channel of water which marks the location of the Antarctic Convergence, where the warmer waters of the north meet the cold polar waters of the south resulting in incredible biodiversity of marine life
  • The South Shetland Islands – A crucial stop on any Antarctic expedition, this spectacular archipelago is made up of islands, islets and rock outcrops, each with their own population of penguins and seals with plenty of opportunity to spot marine life offshore too
  • Antarctic Peninsula – The northernmost point of the continent and a spectacular location for a shore landing with jagged mountain peaks, glaciers and an abundance of wildlife

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Over all fantastic Excellent service, great prices, superb tours, brilliant customer service, highly recommended"

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Luxury Antarctica Peninsula cruise
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Luxury Antarctica Peninsula cruise

Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Absolutely amazing two week trip to Mexico. Phoebe was very knowledgeable and helped us plan a fabulous itinerary. The hotels she'd recommended were perfect and in excellent locations. Our guides were helpful, friendly and spoke excellent English and when we contacted the Mexico office to squeeze in another excursion, they were responsive and immediately organised everything. All round brilliant customer service and Mexico was the most interesting and beautiful place to visit! Thank you!"

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16 days From$16,557
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Active Antarctica: Cruise, camp, trek & dive
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Active Antarctica: Cruise, camp, trek & dive

Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Absolutely amazing two week trip to Mexico. Phoebe was very knowledgeable and helped us plan a fabulous itinerary. The hotels she'd recommended were perfect and in excellent locations. Our guides were helpful, friendly and spoke excellent English and when we contacted the Mexico office to squeeze in another excursion, they were responsive and immediately organised everything. All round brilliant customer service and Mexico was the most interesting and beautiful place to visit! Thank you!"

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16 days From$12,263
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15 Day Antarctica Cruise with Buenos Aires (MS Fridtjof Nansen)
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15 Day Antarctica Cruise with Buenos Aires (MS Fridtjof Nansen)

Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Onze reis naar Zuid-Afrika met Swiss via Zwitserland werd geannuleerd. We stonden met onze 6 kinderen in Brussel en hoorden dat het vliegtuig niet zou vertrekken. We proberen nu al vanaf september een claim in te dienen bij Swiss, maar krijgen van Gate1 niet het originele boekingsbewijs van Swiss. Iets wat Swiss wel eist voor we kunnen claimen. We worden van het kastje naar de muur gestuurd. Ook is Gate1 al maanden telefonisch niet bereikbaar. Dus mijn advies: niet boeken via Gate1."

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Shackleton's Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands
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Shackleton's Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands

Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Absolutely amazing two week trip to Mexico. Phoebe was very knowledgeable and helped us plan a fabulous itinerary. The hotels she'd recommended were perfect and in excellent locations. Our guides were helpful, friendly and spoke excellent English and when we contacted the Mexico office to squeeze in another excursion, they were responsive and immediately organised everything. All round brilliant customer service and Mexico was the most interesting and beautiful place to visit! Thank you!"

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Solar Eclipse & Antarctica Explorer 2021 - 20 Days
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Solar Eclipse & Antarctica Explorer 2021 - 20 Days

Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Total solar eclipse - witness the incredible sight of a total solar eclipse on the 4 December 2021 as we position ourselves along the central axis of this incredible spectacle
  • South Georgia - wander the abandoned streets of Grytviken, spot lumbering elephant seals and watch giant colonies of king penguins huddle together
  • Falkland Islands - stroll down the streets of quintessentially British Stanley and discover wildlife including penguins and sea lions
  • South Shetland Islands - discover this remote cluster of islands, home to a variety of wildlife, volcanic warm waters and snow-covered mountains
  • Drake Passage - cross this historically challenging channel of water which marks the location of the Antarctic Convergence and is home to a rich variety of marine life
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

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20 days From$11,465
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15 Day Antarctica Cruise with Buenos Aires (MS Fridtjof Nansen)
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15 Day Antarctica Cruise with Buenos Aires (MS Fridtjof Nansen)

Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Onze reis naar Zuid-Afrika met Swiss via Zwitserland werd geannuleerd. We stonden met onze 6 kinderen in Brussel en hoorden dat het vliegtuig niet zou vertrekken. We proberen nu al vanaf september een claim in te dienen bij Swiss, maar krijgen van Gate1 niet het originele boekingsbewijs van Swiss. Iets wat Swiss wel eist voor we kunnen claimen. We worden van het kastje naar de muur gestuurd. Ook is Gate1 al maanden telefonisch niet bereikbaar. Dus mijn advies: niet boeken via Gate1."

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15 days From$9,449
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Cruise Antarctica & Solar Eclipse 2021 - 15 Days
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Cruise Antarctica & Solar Eclipse 2021 - 15 Days

Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Total solar eclipse - witness the incredible sight of a total solar eclipse on the 4 December 2021 as we position ourselves along the central axis of this incredible spectacle
  • Ocean Victory - spend your days at sea aboard our expedition cruise ship with amenities including a swimming pool, several restaurants, gym facilities and an observation lounge
  • South Georgia - wander the abandoned streets of Grytviken, spot lumbering elephant seals and watch giant colonies of king penguins huddle together
  • South Shetland Islands - discover this remote cluster of islands, home to a variety of wildlife, volcanic warm waters and snow-covered mountains
  • Ushuaia - begin and end your trip in the 'city at the end of the world' and opt to explore the incredible scenery of Tierra del Fuego
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

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"Over all fantastic Excellent service, great prices, superb tours, brilliant customer service, highly recommended"

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15 days From$14,375
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Provided byExodus Travels

Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia

18 day trip with Quark Expeditions on the Ocean Diamond from Uschuaia to the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula with landings by Zodiac in remote...

Tour:  Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Explorers and Kings

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Anonymous

Jul 2017

Provided byExodus Travels

Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia

It was the most wonderful experience and I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Sheer excitement. There was more than one inspirational moment and I couldn't c...

Tour:  Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Explorers and Kings

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Anonymous

Jul 2017

Provided byExodus Travels

ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA

Holiday of a lifetime, which will never be forgotten.  Had an absolutely amazing time from start to finish. This holiday was beyond our expectations! King Peng...

Tour:  Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Explorers and Kings

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Anonymous

Jul 2017

Provided byExodus Travels

ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA

Fantastic - great photographic trip.    A lot of days at sea though - so an interest in sea-birds useful!  South Georgia should be a must ...

Tour:  Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Explorers and Kings

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Anonymous

Feb 2017

Provided byExodus Travels

Trip of a lifetime!

An amazing experience: history in the Falklands; huge penguin colonies in South Georgia and beautiful ice and whales in Antarctica. I had high expectations before th...

Tour:  Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Explorers and Kings

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