Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive in Santiago and meet up with your group before heading to your hotel. This evening there's a welcome dinner lined up, so you'll get to know everyone and start learning about what's ahead on your South American trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
- Day 2
Santiago
Start the day with a guided tour through Santiago, which sits between the Andes mountains and the Pacific coast. You'll have the afternoon to yourself to walk around the city however you'd like. For dinner, you can choose between Liguria Lastarria if you want traditional Chilean food, or Ambrosia for a mix of Chilean and French cooking.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery of Santiago
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Liguria Lastarria - traditional Chilean cuisine including empanadas, tuna tartar, and Chilean-style pichanga with cocktails, wine and beer
- Dinner at Ambrosia - Chilean and French fusion cuisine including ceviche
Landmarks Andes Mountains - Day 3
Santiago to Valparaíso
Head to Valpara\u00edso, a coastal city on the Pacific known for its colorful houses that line the cliffs down to the water. You'll check out the historic quarter that's on the World Heritage list, then take a funicular ride up for views of the bright buildings and the port below. After that, grab lunch at a local vineyard before heading back to Santiago.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local vineyard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery of Valparaíso historic quarter
- Valparaíso funicular ride
- Lunch at local vineyard
Landmarks Valparaíso - Day 4
Santiago to Buenos Aires
You'll fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in the upscale Recoleta neighborhood, known for its parks and impressive buildings. Tonight includes a tango performance and authentic tapas, giving you a real taste of local culture.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Tango demonstration and tapas experience
Landmarks Recoleta 
- Day 5
Buenos Aires
A guide takes you through Buenos Aires' most interesting neighborhoods. You'll see La Boca with its brightly painted streets, the artsy Palermo district full of galleries and restaurants, and La Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Perón is buried. For dinner, you have three options to choose from.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery of Buenos Aires
- Visit to La Boca barrio
- Exploration of Palermo district
- Visit to La Recoleta Cemetery
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Fogon Asado - South American barbecued meats
- Dinner at Fervor - old-world steakhouse with Argentine grilled meats and seafood
- Dinner and Tango Show - passionate tango performance with Argentine dishes
Landmarks La Boca Palermo La Recoleta Cemetery - Day 6
Buenos Aires
You've got the day to yourself in Buenos Aires, so pick what interests you most. Take a scenic river cruise through the Tigre Delta if you want to get out on the water, or walk through the elegant neighborhoods that show off the city's European influences. There's also the option to check out Teatro Colón with a guided tour if you're into opera houses and cultural history.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Freedom of Choice activity selection
Optional Activities
- Tigre Cruise - river and canal cruise in the Paraná Delta
- Parisian Walking Tour - discover Plaza San Martin, Plazoleta Pellegrini and Parisian-influenced neighborhoods
- Teatro Colón Tour - guided tour of the iconic opera house
Landmarks Teatro Colón Plaza San Martin Paraná Delta - Day 7
Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls
You'll fly to Iguazú Falls, located on the Argentina-Brazil border. On the Argentine side, the Rainforest Ecological Train takes you to viewing platforms including Devil's Throat, which drops 80 meters. You're staying at the only hotel inside Iguazú National Park.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iguazú Falls)
Included Activities
- Rainforest Ecological Train to viewing points and Devil's Throat
- Stay at Gran Melia Iguazú within Iguazú National Park
Landmarks Iguazú Falls Devil's Throat Iguazú National Park 
- Day 8
Iguazú Falls
Iguazú has 275 waterfalls spread across 2.7 kilometers, and you'll walk the viewing platforms for panoramic sights of the Brazilian side. You can either take a thrilling jet boat to get up close to the falls or enjoy a helicopter ride for a different perspective. Later, there's a wine and cheese tasting with a sommelier at your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iguazú Falls)
Included Activities
- Walks between viewing platforms on the Brazilian side
- Wine tasting with cheese pairings at Gran Melia Iguazú
Optional Activities
- Jet Boat Safari - get up close to the roaring cascades of Iguazú Falls
- Helicopter Ride - scenic helicopter ride over Iguazú Falls
Landmarks Iguazú Falls - Day 9
Iguazú Falls to Rio de Janeiro
You have free time this morning to explore Iguazú Falls on your own. Later you'll fly to Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your art deco hotel right across from Copacabana Beach. Dinner is at your hotel this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Copacabana Palace)
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Copacabana Beach 
- Day 10
Rio de Janeiro
Start the day at Corcovado mountain to see the Christ the Redeemer statue, the world's largest art deco sculpture, and take in views of the whole city spread out below. After lunch at a local restaurant serving Brazil's famous barbecue, you'll take a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain to watch the sunset with a drink.
- Meals
- Lunch (Brazilian barbecue at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Copacabana Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit to Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer statue
- Lunch at a local restaurant with Brazilian barbecue
- Cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain with sunset views and drink
Landmarks Corcovado Christ the Redeemer Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 11
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro gives you choices for how to spend your included sightseeing activity. Head out on an open-top jeep tour through Tijuca National Park if you want something more active, or take a relaxing half-day boat tour around Guanabara Bay to see the coastline and get a feel for the city from the water.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Copacabana Palace)
Included Activities
- Freedom of Choice activity selection
Optional Activities
- Jeep Tour - open-top jeep exploration of Tijuca National Park
- Guanabara Bay Boat Tour - half-day boat tour of Rio de Janeiro's coastline
Landmarks Tijuca National Park Guanabara Bay - Day 12
Rio de Janeiro to Lima
An early transfer gets you to the airport for your flight to Lima. When you arrive, you'll have lunch at Café del Museo, then visit the Larco Museum before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Café del Museo)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Café del Museo
- Visit to the Larco Museum
Landmarks Larco Museum 
- Day 13
Lima
A guide takes you through Lima's historic center, which is on the World Heritage list. Then you head to a private hacienda for traditional South American lunch and watch Peruvian Paso horses being shown off. Later, you'll see the ancient ruins of Pachacamac.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional South American lunch at private hacienda)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery of Lima's historic centre
- Visit to private hacienda with traditional lunch and Peruvian Paso horse show
- Visit to Pachacamac ruins
Landmarks Lima historic centre Pachacamac - Day 14
Lima to Sacred Valley
After breakfast you fly to Cusco, the former Inca capital. From there you travel to the Sacred Valley and stop at a working corn farm for lunch that highlights local food traditions. You arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at Hacienda Sarapampa)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Explora Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Flight to Cusco
- Farm-to-table lunch at Hacienda Sarapampa working corn farm
Landmarks Cusco Sacred Valley 
- Day 15
Sacred Valley - Maras, Moray
You'll visit a small community in the Sacred Valley to watch local Misminay people demonstrate traditional weaving, followed by lunch with views of the Andes. Then explore the Salt Mines of Maras with their shimmering salt pools and the circular Incan terraces at Moray. You return to your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch with views of Andes mountains and surrounding valleys), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Explora Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Traditional weaving demonstration with Misminay community
- Traditional lunch with Andes mountain views
- Guided exploration of Sacred Valley
- Visit to Salt Mines of Maras
- Visit to Moray archaeological site
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Salt Mines of Maras Moray - Day 16
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Today's a train day. Inca Rail's First Class Train takes you through forested landscapes toward Aguas Calientes, the town nearest Machu Picchu. Lunch on board is gourmet and Andean-inspired with great views. Once you arrive, you'll have free time before dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Gourmet Andean-inspired lunch on board Inca Rail First Class Train), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel)
Included Activities
- Inca Rail First Class Machu Picchu Train journey with gourmet Andean-inspired lunch
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Aguas Calientes 
- Day 17
Machu Picchu to Cusco
A local guide leads you through Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas and one of the New Seven Wonders. You take the PeruRail Vistadome Train back to Sacred Valley, then drive to Cusco. You settle into your hotel in the historic city center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cusco)
Included Activities
- Locally guided exploration of Machu Picchu
- PeruRail Vistadome Train return journey to Sacred Valley
Landmarks Machu Picchu - Day 18
Cusco
A guided tour shows you Plaza de Armas in Cusco's historic center. This afternoon, you choose either to learn traditional Peruvian cooking techniques or visit the 15th-century Sacsayhuamán citadel. Dinner is at MAP Café in the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art's courtyard.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at MAP Café in the central courtyard of the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cusco)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery of Cusco to Plaza de Armas
- Peruvian Cooking Class
- Sacsayhuamán Citadel Visit
- Dinner at MAP Café
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Sacsayhuamán Museum of Pre-Columbian Art - Day 19
Cusco to Iquitos - Amazon Cruise
An early flight through Lima gets you to Iquitos in the Peruvian Amazon. You'll meet your Delfin III crew and travel by coach into the rainforest to Nauta, where a small boat takes you to your ship. Naturalist guides will share rainforest knowledge. In the afternoon, you'll explore the Marañón River by skiff at dusk.
- Meals
- Lunch (Boxed lunch en route to Nauta), Dinner (Three-course dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amazon River)
Included Activities
- Flight to Iquitos
- Coach transfer from Iquitos to Nauta with area commentary and boxed lunch
- Skiff exploration along Marañón River at dusk
- Three-course dinner on board
Landmarks Iquitos Marañón River 
- Day 20
Amazon Cruise
You'll meet a local Shaman who'll teach you about rainforest plants and traditional medicine. After lunch on board, try paddling a kayak along a quiet tributary where you might spot birds, monkeys, pink river dolphins, and small forest communities.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amazon River)
Included Activities
- Meet and learn from local Shaman about rainforest medicine
- Kayak exploration along calm tributary
- Wildlife viewing including birds and pink river dolphins
Landmarks Amazon River - Day 21
Amazon Cruise
Head out on a fishing skiff to try fishing for piranha and see how local people live off the forest. Take a trail walk through the rainforest to spot frogs, snakes, and insects. Later, you'll reach the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, considered where the Amazon River actually begins.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amazon River)
Included Activities
- Fishing skiff exploration in Nauta Caño
- Piranha fishing and discovery
- Visit to local community
- Rainforest trail walk through ecosystem
- Visit to Marañón and Ucayali river confluence
Landmarks Nauta Caño Marañón River Ucayali River - Day 22
Iquitos - Amazon Cruise to Lima
You'll leave the Delfin III and visit the Amazon Forever center on the way to Iquitos, where biologists care for endangered animals like manatees, sloths, macaws, and toucans. Then you fly back to Lima.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rescue and Rehabilitation Center for River Mammals (Amazon Forever)
Landmarks Amazon Forever - Day 23
Lima to Guayaquil
You fly from Lima to Guayaquil, your gateway to the Galápagos Islands. The afternoon is free to explore Ecuador's largest city, maybe checking out the ornate Heritage Cemetery, the colorful buildings in Barrio Las Peñas, or Parque Seminario where iguanas roam around freely.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel del Parque)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Guayaquil Heritage Cemetery
- Visit to Barrio Las Peñas
- Visit to Parque Seminario
Landmarks Guayaquil Guayaquil Heritage Cemetery Barrio Las Peñas Parque Seminario - Day 24
Galápagos Islands
You board the MC Hermes and meet your guide before settling in. Later, you'll travel to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to visit a tortoise ranch and see the famous Galápagos giant tortoises. You'll also explore volcanic tubes and lava channels in the area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galápagos Islands)
Included Activities
- Transfer to MC Hermes
- Excursion to highlands of Santa Cruz Island
- Visit to tortoise ranch
- Exploration of volcanic formations
Landmarks Santa Cruz Island 
- Day 25
Galápagos Islands
Today you visit Rábida Island and walk trails at the red sand beach, spotting pelicans and various birds near saltwater lagoons. Later, you climb to the top of Bartolomé Island for panoramic views of volcanic formations and Pinnacle Rock. If you're up for it, you can snorkel around Pinnacle Rock.
Included Activities
- Trail navigation at Rábida Island red sand beach
- Visit to saltwater lagoons and palo santo trees
- Wildlife viewing including pelicans and birdlife
- Ascent to Bartolomé Island summit with panoramic views
- Optional swimming and snorkelling around Pinnacle Rock
Landmarks Rábida Island Bartolomé Island Pinnacle Rock - Day 26
Galápagos Islands
South Plaza is one of the smallest Galápagos islands, but it's packed with life. You'll walk through a cactus forest and see red-billed tropicbirds, swallow-tailed gulls, and one of the biggest populations of Galápagos land iguanas and sea lions. The northern shore has giant prickly pear cacti.
Included Activities
- Visit to South Plaza island
- Walk through cactus forest
- Wildlife viewing including red-billed tropicbirds and swallow-tailed gulls
- Observation of Galápagos land iguanas and sea lions
- Exploration of northern shore with giant prickly pear cacti
Landmarks South Plaza Island - Day 27
Galápagos Islands
You reach a quiet cove on San Cristóbal Island at Pitt Point, a volcanic tuff site known for three booby species and two types of frigatebirds. Watch sea lions relax on shore and snorkel around the island. Later, visit Witch Hill to swim and see flamingos at a freshwater lagoon.
Included Activities
- Visit to Pitt Point on San Cristóbal Island
- Wildlife viewing including boobies and frigatebirds
- Snorkelling around the island
- Visit to Witch Hill's coastline
- Swimming opportunity
- Visit to freshwater lagoon with flamingos
Landmarks San Cristóbal Island Pitt Point 
- Day 28
Galápagos Islands to Guayaquil
Isla Lobos is explored both on foot and by boat. A panga ride takes you to see blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and seabirds. You'll snorkel with playful sea lion pups. After this last island, you say goodbye to MC Hermes and fly back to Guayaquil.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel del Parque)
Included Activities
- Visit to Isla Lobos
- Foot and boat exploration
- Panga ride with wildlife viewing
- Snorkelling with sea lion pups
Landmarks Isla Lobos - Day 29
Guayaquil
After breakfast, your South American journey wraps up with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
