Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and check into your beachfront hotel for two nights. The city's got quite a bit going for it with its food scene, museums, and galleries to explore when you're ready.
- Day 2
Lima
This morning a local guide takes you through Lima's mix of old and new. You'll see colonial buildings, the Franciscan monastery with its ossuary, and the Larco Museum. A welcome lunch is included as part of the tour through the San Isidro financial district.
- Meals
- Lunch (Welcome lunch)
Included Activities
- City tour of colonial and modern Lima
- Visit cathedrals and convents
- San Isidro financial district tour
- Larco Museum tour
- Welcome lunch
Landmarks Larco Museum Franciscan Monastery - Day 3
Lima to Iquitos
You fly to Iquitos and board the Zafiro, a luxury ship on the Amazon River. Your suite has floor-to-ceiling windows looking right out at the river, so you'll settle in with great views.
Included Activities
- Flight to Iquitos
- Boarding Zafiro boutique ship
Landmarks Amazon River - Day 4
Amazon Rainforest
Naturalist guides lead you into the rainforest on small excursions. You'll walk jungle trails, visit Indigenous communities, navigate remote tributaries, and watch for wildlife around you.
Included Activities
- Amazon rainforest excursions
- Remote tributaries exploration
- Jungle trail trekking
- Indigenous community visits
- Wildlife spotting with expert guides
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 5
Amazon Rainforest
More days exploring the Amazon's deeper reaches. You'll glide along narrow tributaries while guides share stories about the river. Your time includes walking through mangrove swamps and bamboo stands to see how the ecosystem works.
Included Activities
- Tributary exploration
- Mangrove swamp visits
- Bamboo stand exploration
- Expert-guided nature discovery
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 6
Amazon Rainforest
The rainforest offers different activities each day. Kayaking or paddleboarding on calm river sections, fishing for giant catfish, listening to bird calls, and looking for pink dolphins fill your time. By evening you're back aboard watching the sunset from the ship.
Included Activities
- Rainforest wildlife tracking
- Kayaking
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Amazon catfish fishing
- Birdwatching
- Pink dolphin spotting
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 7
Iquitos to Sacred Valley
You leave the Amazon and fly to Cuzco, then travel through Andean mountain landscapes to reach your hotel in the Sacred Valley beside the Urubamba River. This region was the heart of the Inca empire.
Included Activities
- Flight to Cuzco
- Transfer to Sacred Valley
Landmarks Urubamba River 
- Day 8
Sacred Valley
A walking tour takes you through Ollantaytambo, the fortress where Manco Inca defeated Spanish conquistadors. After that you head to Hacienda Huayoccari for an Andean feast with weaving demonstrations and local stories. Your afternoon is free in the village of Urubamba, and tonight there's a tapas dinner with local performers.
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Andean feast at Hacienda Huayoccari), Dinner (Tapas Dinner with local performance)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ollantaytambo
- Authentic Andean feast at Hacienda Huayoccari
- Weaving demonstrations
- Tapas Dinner with local performance
Optional Activities
- Leisurely exploration of Urubamba village
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Hacienda Huayoccari Urubamba - Day 9
Sacred Valley
You pick what appeals to you today. Either visit the 15th-century Incan ruins at Pisac and its markets full of local crafts, or check out Moray's engineering mysteries and the salt pans with thousands of carved pools. Lunch features five different organic meats prepared different ways.
- Meals
- Lunch (Culinary extravaganza featuring five tantalising meats, each prepared in a unique style using ingredients sourced from Tambo's own organic garden)
Included Activities
- Culinary extravaganza featuring five tantalising meats from organic garden
Optional Activities
- Pisac ruins exploration
- Pisac market visit
- Moray engineering exploration
- Incan salt pans visit
Landmarks Pisac Moray Incan salt pans - Day 10
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
The Vistadome train takes you on a spectacular ride climbing through mountain scenery to Machu Picchu. Expert guides walk you through this 15th-century mountaintop citadel and explain the mysteries of this ancient site. You stay overnight in a hotel right at Machu Picchu.
Included Activities
- Vistadome train journey to Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu exploration with expert guides
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 11
Machu Picchu to Cuzco
The train brings you back to Cuzco, sitting at 11,150 feet above sea level. This is the oldest continuously occupied city on the continent and was the Inca imperial capital. You check into Palacio del Inka, a luxury hotel inside a 500-year-old mansion, for two nights.
Included Activities
- Train journey to Cuzco
Landmarks Cuzco - Day 12
Cuzco
Walking through Cuzco's cobblestone streets, you see how ancient Incan ruins sit next to colonial houses and Baroque palaces. The Sacsayhuaman fortress has massive carved stones arranged in a puma's head shape. You also visit a local school supported by Scenic to connect with the community.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cuzco
- Sacsayhuamán fortress visit
- School visit supported by Scenic
Landmarks Sacsayhuamán - Day 13
Cuzco to Santiago
After saying goodbye to your tour director and fellow travelers, you transfer to the airport and fly to Santiago, Chile for an overnight stay before continuing your journey.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Flight to Santiago
- Day 14
Santiago to Valparaiso
You travel to Valparaiso, a World Heritage city on the coast with colorful buildings covering steep hillsides. Theater, music, and street art fill the streets. Your Discovery Yacht is waiting in the harbor, and you meet the captain and crew before a toast at the Sky Bar.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Valparaiso
- Discovery Yacht boarding
- Sky Bar gathering
Landmarks Valparaiso - Day 15
Valparaiso
Start your day at your own pace with breakfast either in your suite or with other guests. There's an introductory presentation about how zodiac excursions work. Evening brings live performances ranging from musical theater to interactive game shows on the yacht.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Expedition briefing presentation
- World-class theatre productions
Optional Activities
- In-suite breakfast delivery
- Alfresco Yacht Club breakfast
- Day 16
Niebla and Valdivia
You arrive at Niebla, home to a 17th-century fortress. Nearby Valdivia is a beautiful university town along a winding delta, though it's survived attacks, floods, fires, and the massive 1960 earthquake. Your afternoon is relaxed in your suite or exploring the bars and dining options aboard.
- Meals
- Dinner (Up to 10 world-class dining experiences)
Optional Activities
- Niebla Fortress visit
- Valdivia exploration
- Scenic Bar Lounge visit
Landmarks Niebla Fortress Valdivia - Day 17
Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt is your next stop, a busy town in the Chilean Lake District where the Pan-American Highway ends. From here you can see Andean peaks, Patagonian fjords, gorges, and windswept shores. During downtime you have access to the gym, Pilates classes, and yoga sessions on board.
Included Activities
- Yoga and Pilates classes
- Guided stretching
Optional Activities
- Puerto Montt exploration
- Gym workout
Landmarks Puerto Montt - Day 18
Castro, Chiloé
Castro sits on Chiloé island surrounded by fjords and near Chiloé National Park on the west coast. You'll see Magellanic and Humboldt penguin colonies, walk city streets, try local potato dishes, and view the wooden churches that are World Heritage sites.
Included Activities
- Castro exploration
- Penguin colony viewing
- Local market experience
- World Heritage wooden churches viewing
Landmarks Castro Chiloé National Park - Day 19
At Sea
After several days exploring, today is for relaxing in your suite or by the pool on Deck 10. You can chat with the Polar Discovery Team members who are geologists, historians, bird experts, marine biologists, and glaciologists. Alternatively, sit on your verandah and watch the landscape pass by.
Included Activities
- Polar Discovery Team presentations and conversations
Optional Activities
- Relaxation in suite
- Deck 10 cabana time
- Day 20
Inner Fjords and Puerto Eden
You cruise through the Inner Fjords and English Narrows to Puerto Eden, the only settlement inside the Chilean Inside Passage. Walk the wooden boardwalks, learn about Mapuche culture, and see Pio XI Glacier, the only glacier on Earth that's still expanding daily.
Included Activities
- Inner Fjords cruise
- Puerto Eden exploration
- Mapuche culture learning
- Pio XI Glacier viewing
Landmarks Puerto Eden Pio XI Glacier Bernardo O'Higgins National Park - Day 21
Strait of Magellan
Cruising the Strait of Magellan, you follow the historic route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This passage was named after Ferdinand Magellan in 1520 and was also traveled by Sir Francis Drake. Experts share maritime history from the Observation Deck or Scenic Lounge.
Included Activities
- Strait of Magellan cruise
- Polar Discovery Team presentations
Optional Activities
- Observation Deck wildlife spotting
- Scenic Lounge relaxation
Landmarks Strait of Magellan - Day 22
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas sits at southern Chile's extreme point and serves as a gateway to Antarctica and Torres del Paine. The city has European architecture and is known for kayaking. Magdalena Island nearby has Magellanic penguin breeding grounds. Back on the yacht, you can book spa treatments or relax at Senses Spa.
Optional Activities
- Punta Arenas exploration
- Magdalena Island penguin viewing
- Spa treatments at Senses Spa
Landmarks Punta Arenas Magdalena Island Torres del Paine National Park - Day 23
Chilean Fjords
The Chilean Fjords have long narrow inlets, steep cliffs, and islands carved by glaciers over time. From the Observation Deck you see tall peaks, waterfalls, and dense forests. Watch for elephant seals, dolphins, and whales. Binoculars help spot wildlife among deciduous beech trees and calafate berries.
Included Activities
- Chilean Fjords cruise
- Wildlife viewing with complimentary binoculars
Landmarks Chilean Fjords - Day 24
Seno Garibaldi and Seno Pia Glacier
While cruising, you encounter Seno Garibaldi, one of the world's few advancing glaciers. You cruise to Seno Pia Glacier to explore its ice crevasses and rivers. This World Heritage Biosphere Reserve has seals, sea lions, seabirds, and Andean condors. Afternoon options include a Deck 10 cabana or tea on your private verandah.
Included Activities
- Seno Garibaldi glacier viewing
- Seno Pia Glacier exploration
Optional Activities
- Deck 10 cabana relaxation
- In-suite afternoon tea
Landmarks Seno Garibaldi Seno Pia Glacier - Day 25
Cape Horn and Beagle Channel
Cape Horn is where the Atlantic and Pacific meet at South America's southern tip. The water can be rocky but you'll likely see sea lions, penguins, and whales. You also cruise the Beagle Channel, named for the ship that carried Charles Darwin on his five-year voyage. Tonight try sushi at Koko's or retreat to the library.
Included Activities
- Cape Horn cruise
- Beagle Channel cruise
Optional Activities
- Sushi @ Koko's dinner
- Bar socializing
- Library time
Landmarks Cape Horn Beagle Channel - Day 26
Buenos Aires
Your voyage ends this morning after breakfast. You say goodbye to the crew and fellow passengers, then fly to Buenos Aires with memories of the voyage. All drinks are included on board except rare wines, certain Champagnes, and premium spirits.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembarkation
- Flight to Buenos Aires
Landmarks Buenos Aires
