South Shetland Islands Cultural Tours & Trip Packages

South Shetland Islands Cultural Tours & Trips

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

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Antarctica In Depth- M/V Greg Mortimer
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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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

"An excellent trip. Everything went smoothly from booking to getting to the airport the final day. Our guide Gaia was super positive, encouraging and accommodating. Hotel gave a genuine Italian feel. Loved being in a quiet village in mountains. Bus drivers were excellent drivers and buses comfortable. I would classify the walks as hiking rather than walking but still doable. Walking poles with rubber tips a must! Lots of steps but outstanding views, vistas and greenery. One of my most memorable trips!"

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Classic Antarctica - Fly and Cruise - M/V Sylvia Earle
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4.6/5 Excellent
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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

What travelers are saying

"An excellent trip. Everything went smoothly from booking to getting to the airport the final day. Our guide Gaia was super positive, encouraging and accommodating. Hotel gave a genuine Italian feel. Loved being in a quiet village in mountains. Bus drivers were excellent drivers and buses comfortable. I would classify the walks as hiking rather than walking but still doable. Walking poles with rubber tips a must! Lots of steps but outstanding views, vistas and greenery. One of my most memorable trips!"

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

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"An excellent trip. Everything went smoothly from booking to getting to the airport the final day. Our guide Gaia was super positive, encouraging and accommodating. Hotel gave a genuine Italian feel. Loved being in a quiet village in mountains. Bus drivers were excellent drivers and buses comfortable. I would classify the walks as hiking rather than walking but still doable. Walking poles with rubber tips a must! Lots of steps but outstanding views, vistas and greenery. One of my most memorable trips!"

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

"An excellent trip. Everything went smoothly from booking to getting to the airport the final day. Our guide Gaia was super positive, encouraging and accommodating. Hotel gave a genuine Italian feel. Loved being in a quiet village in mountains. Bus drivers were excellent drivers and buses comfortable. I would classify the walks as hiking rather than walking but still doable. Walking poles with rubber tips a must! Lots of steps but outstanding views, vistas and greenery. One of my most memorable trips!"

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

  • As Antarctica laps up the last of the summer sun and the landscape bathes in dappled light, its inhabitants show no signs of slowing down. Sail across the famed Drake Passage to and from Antarctica, admiring spectacular seabirds and approaching the ice as the explorers of old did - by sea. With one eye on the sky, watching for skuas, terns or cormorant chicks, you will also need one eye on the water's surface. This time of year is when humpback whales are peaking in numbers and when you may see penguin chicks heading out for their first swim.
  • Explore quiet bays and coves by Zodiac in search of wildlife - marvelling at dazzling icebergs.
  • Observe extraordinary wildlife - including hatching penguin chicks.
  • Sail the Chilean Fjords - keeping watch for the many seabirds and marine wildlife including dolphins, sea lions and whales

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"An excellent trip. Everything went smoothly from booking to getting to the airport the final day. Our guide Gaia was super positive, encouraging and accommodating. Hotel gave a genuine Italian feel. Loved being in a quiet village in mountains. Bus drivers were excellent drivers and buses comfortable. I would classify the walks as hiking rather than walking but still doable. Walking poles with rubber tips a must! Lots of steps but outstanding views, vistas and greenery. One of my most memorable trips!"

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Classic Antarctica - M/V Greg Mortimer
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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
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, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"An excellent trip. Everything went smoothly from booking to getting to the airport the final day. Our guide Gaia was super positive, encouraging and accommodating. Hotel gave a genuine Italian feel. Loved being in a quiet village in mountains. Bus drivers were excellent drivers and buses comfortable. I would classify the walks as hiking rather than walking but still doable. Walking poles with rubber tips a must! Lots of steps but outstanding views, vistas and greenery. One of my most memorable trips!"

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King Penguins of the Falklands and South Georgia - Expedition
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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
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

"An excellent trip. Everything went smoothly from booking to getting to the airport the final day. Our guide Gaia was super positive, encouraging and accommodating. Hotel gave a genuine Italian feel. Loved being in a quiet village in mountains. Bus drivers were excellent drivers and buses comfortable. I would classify the walks as hiking rather than walking but still doable. Walking poles with rubber tips a must! Lots of steps but outstanding views, vistas and greenery. One of my most memorable trips!"

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Polar Circle - Fly and Cruise - M/V Ocean Nova
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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 its 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, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"An excellent trip. Everything went smoothly from booking to getting to the airport the final day. Our guide Gaia was super positive, encouraging and accommodating. Hotel gave a genuine Italian feel. Loved being in a quiet village in mountains. Bus drivers were excellent drivers and buses comfortable. I would classify the walks as hiking rather than walking but still doable. Walking poles with rubber tips a must! Lots of steps but outstanding views, vistas and greenery. One of my most memorable trips!"

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South Shetland Islands Reviews & Ratings

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Anonymous

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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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