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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• Ultimate Atlantic Odyssey: Africa to Antarctica

  

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  • Dakar Senegal

    4,338 mi

  • Buenos Aires Argentina

    1,185 mi

  • Falklands Falkland Islands

    49 mi

  • Stanley Falkland Islands

    740 mi

  • Drake Passage Antarctica

    365 mi

  • Ushuaia Argentina

    1,474 mi

  • Buenos Aires Argentina

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• 18 to 35s Epic Peru, Bolivia & Argentina

  

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  • Lima Peru

    4 mi

  • Miraflores Peru

    530 mi

  • Puerto Maldonado Peru

    119 mi

  • Madre de Dios Territorial Reserve Peru

    130 mi

  • Tambopata National Reserve Peru

    23 mi

  • Puerto Maldonado Peru

    197 mi

  • Cusco Peru

    14 mi
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  • Sacred Valley Peru

    13 mi

  • Ollantaytambo Peru

    26 mi

  • Cusco Peru

    26 mi

  • Ollantaytambo Peru

    22 mi

  • Llaqtapata Peru

    12 mi

  • Inca Trail Peru

    13 mi

  • Pachar Peru

    9 mi

  • Huarocondo Peru

    27 mi

  • Aguas Calientes Peru

    5 mi

  • Machu Picchu Peru

    40 mi

  • Cusco Peru

    35 mi

  • Inca Trail Peru

    5 mi

  • Pacaymayo Valley Peru

    3 mi

  • Winay Wayna Peru

    18 mi

  • Ollantaytambo Peru

    18 mi

  • Aguas Calientes Peru

    5 mi

  • Machu Picchu Peru

    5 mi

  • Aguas Calientes Peru

    18 mi

  • Ollantaytambo Peru

    26 mi

  • Cusco Peru

    207 mi

  • Puno Peru

    17 mi

  • Uros Reed Islands Peru

    4 mi

  • Llachon Peru

    18 mi

  • Puno Peru

    132 mi

  • La Paz Bolivia

    287 mi

  • Uyuni Bolivia

    54 mi

  • Uyuni Salt Flat Bolivia

    142 mi

  • Red Lagoon (Laguna Colorada) Bolivia

    55 mi

  • San Pedro De Atacama Chile

    218 mi

  • Salta Argentina

    798 mi

  • Buenos Aires Argentina

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