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South Shetland Islands Tours & Trips

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

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Antarctica Express - Fly and Cruise - M/V Ocean Nova
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Antarctica Express - Fly and Cruise - M/V Ocean Nova

By Explore!
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

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Punta Arenas, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • A short, action-packed trip - gain an insight into Antarctica and its ice-filled bays and glaciers
  • Fly from Antarctica in just two hours - maximising your time on the White Continent
  • Incredible wildlife - see penguins, seals and sea birds up-close on land and from your Zodiac
  • Explore Antarctica - in 24-hour daylight; great for taking photographs in differing lights
  • Travel - in the company of like-minded people

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Small Ship Cruise

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"Good accomodation and an excellent guide. Sagres has lots of nice restaurants and 3 beaches."

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-19%$9,053
6 days From$7,360

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Antarctica In Depth - Expedition
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Antarctica In Depth - Expedition

By Explore!
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • An abundance of wildlife - discover the amazing wildlife of Antarctica and its variety of seabirds
  • Polar exploration - learn about Antarctica's pioneer explorers
  • Incredible scenery - witness the raw beauty of the White Continent
  • Enjoy a variety of whales - sail with orca, minke and humpback whales
  • See large penguin colonies - Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Small Ship Cruise, Trekking & Expeditions

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"Good accomodation and an excellent guide. Sagres has lots of nice restaurants and 3 beaches."

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-19%$9,975
13 days From$8,110

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The Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea - M/V Ushuaia
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The Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea - M/V Ushuaia

By Explore!
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • Follow the route of famous explorers - travel in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton
  • Journey deep into Antarctica - explore an area trodden by only a few lucky explorers
  • Explore by Zodiac - sail beneath huge icebergs and towering glaciated peaks
  • Incredible wildlife - see whales, seals and vast penguin colonies

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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"Good accomodation and an excellent guide. Sagres has lots of nice restaurants and 3 beaches."

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-19%$11,537
11 days From$9,380

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Antarctica In Depth - M/V Sylvia Earle
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Antarctica In Depth - M/V Sylvia Earle

By Explore!
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Georgia, 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, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Good accomodation and an excellent guide. Sagres has lots of nice restaurants and 3 beaches."

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-19%$40,344
34 days From$32,800

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Antarctica In Depth- M/V Greg Mortimer
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Antarctica In Depth- M/V Greg Mortimer

By Explore!
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

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, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Good accomodation and an excellent guide. Sagres has lots of nice restaurants and 3 beaches."

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-19%$19,975
18 days From$16,240

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Classic Antarctica - Fly and Cruise - M/V Sylvia Earle
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Classic Antarctica - Fly and Cruise - M/V Sylvia Earle

By Explore!
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Punta Arenas, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • A classic expedition voyage - exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Enjoy the mid summer spectacle - of Antarctic wildlife
  • Sail & Fly expedition - only one crossing of the Drake Passage
  • Penguin rookeries - see Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins
  • Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - being in the vast, ice-sculpted Antarctic wilderness
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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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"Good accomodation and an excellent guide. Sagres has lots of nice restaurants and 3 beaches."

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-19%$20,738
13 days From$16,860

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Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica - M/V Greg Mortimer
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Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica - M/V Greg Mortimer

By Explore!
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Georgia, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

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

"Good accomodation and an excellent guide. Sagres has lots of nice restaurants and 3 beaches."

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-19%$31,463
21 days From$25,580

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Classic Antarctica - Fly and Cruise - M/V Magellan Explorer
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Classic Antarctica - Fly and Cruise - M/V Magellan Explorer

By Explore!
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Punta Arenas, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands

Highlights

  • Fly to Antarctica - maximising your time on the White Continent and with the wildlife
  • From South America to Antarctica - in just two hours
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands - enjoy the surrounding ice-choked waterways
  • Incredible wildlife - see penguins, seals and sea birds up-close on land and from your Zodiac
  • Visit an array of islands - on the Antarctic Peninsula

Themes

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

What travelers are saying

"Good accomodation and an excellent guide. Sagres has lots of nice restaurants and 3 beaches."

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-19%$24,096
8 days From$19,590

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Mar 2018

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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and Antarctica: Explorers and Kings

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