4-Week South America Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 4-week South America tour itineraries

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• 28 Day Antarctica Itinerary, incl. Weddell Sea and South Georgia Island

  A grand 28-day polar expedition through South America takes you to Ushuaia, South Georgia Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula. The voyage includes 9 full days among the Weddell Sea's ice shelves, with visits to Brown Bluff and Kinnes Cove. Expert-led excursions offer prime wildlife viewing opportunities.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    Ushuaia and Drake Passage

    Arrive in Ushuaia and plan for an extra day to account for flight delays. The ship sets off through the Beagle Channel into the Drake Passage. Bring motion sickness medication and give yourself time to adjust to the ship's movement.

    
  • Days 4-6

    Journey to South Georgia

    Cross the Antarctic Convergence where cold and warm waters meet, creating prime feeding areas for seabirds and whales. Look for wandering albatross soaring with their 11-foot wingspans. The temperature drops significantly here, so keep warm clothes ready for deck viewing.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Sea Days

    Use these flexible days to adapt to weather and ice conditions. Learn about Antarctic wildlife and Shackleton's expedition through onboard talks. The ship has stabilizers for rough seas, but always use handrails when moving around.

    
  • Day 9

    South Sandwich Islands

    Visit these volcanic islands if weather allows. Take Zodiac rides to see chinstrap penguin colonies. Landing isn't always possible due to conditions, so flexibility is key.

    
  • Days 10-12

    Heading South

    Move through increasing ice into Antarctic waters. The ship breaks through pack ice toward the Weddell Sea. Watch for massive tabular icebergs that can stretch for miles.

    
  • Days 13-14

    New Swabia

    Visit the Antarctic Peninsula's eastern coast. Protect camera equipment in waterproof bags during Zodiac trips. Take in spectacular ice sheet views during the helicopter flight.

    
  • Days 15-23

    Deep Weddell Sea

    Explore the Filchner, Ronne and Larsen ice shelves. Look for Weddell seals breeding in these remote waters. The incredibly clear water offers visibility up to 150 feet. The ship moves carefully through dense ice fields.

  • Day 24

    Brown Bluff & Kinnes Cove

    Stop at Brown Bluff's volcanic cliffs if possible. Watch Adelie penguin colonies and keep your camera ready for nearby whales.

  • Day 25

    Elephant Island

    Visit Point Wild, where Shackleton's crew waited for rescue. While landing is uncommon due to weather, Zodiac rides offer good views of this historic location.

  • Days 26-27

    Drake Passage Return

    Head back through typically calmer Drake Passage waters. Sort photos and attend final lectures.

  • Day 28

    Ushuaia

    Return to Ushuaia early morning. Book afternoon flights to allow for weather delays.

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• Chile to Brazil: Road Trippin' Lake District & Beyond

  Travel 28 days overland through Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. Hike Osorno volcano near Puerto Varas, then take the chairlift at Cerro Campanario in Bariloche and spend time at a Uruguayan estancia learning horseback riding and empanada making. Visit the G Adventures-supported Guaraní community in Misiones before heading to Montevideo and Buenos Aires' tango districts. Later stops include Paraty's UNESCO colonial center and Ilha Grande's beaches.

  

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  • Santiago Chile

    63 mi

  • Valparaiso Chile

    431 mi

  • Pucon Chile

    150 mi

  • Puerto Varas Chile

    14 mi

  • Llanquihue Lake Chile

    16 mi

  • Osorno Volcano Chile

    16 mi

  • Volcán Calbuco Chile

    117 mi
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  • Chiloe Island Chile

    107 mi

  • Puerto Varas Chile

    87 mi

  • San Carlos De Bariloche Argentina

    835 mi

  • Buenos Aires Argentina

    34 mi

  • Colonia del sacramento Uruguay

    97 mi

  • Montevideo Uruguay

    70 mi

  • Punta Del Este Uruguay

    70 mi

  • Montevideo Uruguay

    154 mi

  • Mercedes Uruguay

    32 mi

  • Gualeguaychu Argentina

    566 mi

  • Iguazu Falls Argentina

    3 mi

  • Puerto Iguazu Argentina

    3 mi

  • Foz Do Iguacu Brazil

  • Iguazu Falls Argentina

    641 mi

  • Paraty Brazil

    31 mi

  • Ilha Grande Brazil

    67 mi

  • Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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• Ultimate South America

  

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  • Lima Peru

    357 mi

  • Cusco Peru

    10 mi

  • Pisac Peru

    16 mi

  • Sacred Valley Peru

    8 mi

  • Moray Peru

    3 mi

  • Maras Peru

    8 mi

  • Ollantaytambo Peru

    18 mi
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  • Aguas Calientes Peru

    5 mi

  • Machu Picchu Peru

    36 mi

  • Poroy Peru

    4 mi

  • Cusco Peru

  • Saqsaywaman Peru

  • Cusco Peru

    207 mi

  • Puno Peru

    66 mi

  • Copacabana Bolivia

    12 mi

  • Island of the Sun Bolivia

    34 mi

  • Huatajata Bolivia

    41 mi

  • La Paz Bolivia

    287 mi

  • Uyuni Bolivia

    68 mi

  • Tunupa Volcano Bolivia

    21 mi

  • Uyuni Salt Flat Bolivia

    21 mi

  • Tunupa Volcano Bolivia

    215 mi

  • San Pedro De Atacama Chile

    43 mi

  • Salar de Atacama Chile

    29 mi

  • Toconao Chile

    25 mi

  • Valle de la Luna Chile

    44 mi

  • El Tatio Chile

    786 mi

  • Santiago Chile

    63 mi

  • Valparaiso Chile

    162 mi

  • Mendoza Argentina

    611 mi

  • Buenos Aires Argentina

    662 mi

  • Puerto Iguazu Argentina

    3 mi

  • Iguazu Falls Argentina

  • Foz Do Iguacu Brazil

    739 mi

  • Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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