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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• Real Bolivia to Brazil

  

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  • 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

    34 mi
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  • Colonia del sacramento Uruguay

    97 mi

  • Montevideo Uruguay

    649 mi

  • Puerto Iguazu Argentina

    3 mi

  • Foz Do Iguacu Brazil

  • Iguazu Falls Argentina

  • Foz Do Iguacu Brazil

    641 mi

  • Paraty Brazil

    31 mi

  • Ilha Grande Brazil

    3 mi

  • Vila do Abraao Brazil

    3 mi

  • Ilha Grande Brazil

    67 mi

  • Rio de Janeiro Brazil

    4 mi

  • Tijuca National Park Brazil

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• Ultimate Brazil, Patagonia & the Chilean Fjords

  This 28-day route through Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile takes you to Rio's Sugarloaf Mountain, colonial São Francisco do Sul, and Punta del Este's 'La Mano' sculpture. You'll see World Heritage Punta Piramides, cruise the 64-kilometer Cockburn Channel past glaciers, and reach Cape Horn where the Atlantic meets Pacific.

  

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  • Rio de Janeiro Brazil

    85 mi

  • Buzios Brazil

    148 mi

  • Vila do Abraao Brazil

    35 mi

  • Paraty Brazil

    58 mi

  • Ilhabela Brazil

    264 mi

  • São Francisco do Sul Brazil

    707 mi

  • Punta Del Este Uruguay

    70 mi
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  • Montevideo Uruguay

    126 mi

  • Buenos Aires Argentina

    126 mi

  • Montevideo Uruguay

    686 mi

  • Puerto Piramides Argentina

    792 mi

  • Punta Arenas Chile

    21 mi

  • Magdalena Island Chile

    126 mi

  • Alberto de Agostini National Park Chile

    72 mi

  • Beagle Channel Chile

    91 mi

  • Hornos Island Chile

    91 mi

  • Ushuaia Argentina

    1,474 mi

  • Buenos Aires Argentina

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