Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Santiago
Santiago- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
Landmarks Andes Mountains - Day 2
Santiago - Valparaíso
Santiago - Valparaíso- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Santiago
- Visit Plaza de Armas de Santiago
- Sightseeing tour of Valparaíso World Heritage-listed town centre
- Drive through hills around Valparaíso for bay views
Landmarks Plaza de Armas de Santiago Valparaíso - Day 3
Santiago to Cruise Embarkation
Santiago to Cruise Embarkation- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Oosterdam)
Included Activities
- Board Holland America Line cruise ship MS Oosterdam
- Day 4
Chilean Coast
Chilean Coast - Day 5
Puerto Montt
Puerto MonttOptional Activities
- Tour of a historic 100-year-old German settlement
- Engagement with Indigenous Mapuche communities
- Various excursions available through Holland America Line (at own expense)
Landmarks Puerto Montt - Day 6
Puerto Chacabuco
Puerto ChacabucoOptional Activities
- Kayaking on pristine waters
- Hiking scenic trails through waterfalls and rainforests
Landmarks Puerto Chacabuco - Day 7
Chilean Fjords
Chilean Fjords - Day 8
Canal Sarmiento - Amalia Glacier
Canal Sarmiento - Amalia GlacierLandmarks Canal Sarmiento Amalia Glacier Isla Esperanza Isla Vancouver Isla Piazzi - Day 9
Strait of Magellan - Punta Arenas
Strait of Magellan - Punta ArenasOptional Activities
- Visit to glaciers and peaks of World Heritage-listed Torres del Paine National Park
- Sea kayaking
- Heritage walking tour
- Wildlife tour to Magdalena Island
Landmarks Strait of Magellan Punta Arenas Torres del Paine National Park Magdalena Island - Day 10
Glacier Alley - Ushuaia
Glacier Alley - UshuaiaLandmarks Glacier Alley Ushuaia - Day 11
Cape Horn
Cape HornLandmarks Cape Horn - Day 12
Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
Port Stanley, Falkland IslandsOptional Activities
- Historical tour of Stanley
- Wildlife activities
- Visit to penguin rookeries
Landmarks Stanley Falkland Islands - Day 13
At Sea
At SeaOptional Activities
- Thrilling show in the lounge
- Visit to Greenhouse Spa and Salon
- Day 14
At Sea
At Sea - Day 15
Montevideo
MontevideoOptional Activities
- Tour of Montevideo's Old Town
- Visit to World Heritage-listed Colonia del Sacramento
- Lunch and wine-tasting at Juanico Winery
- Explore Punta del Este
Landmarks Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Punta del Este - Day 16
Buenos Aires
Buenos AiresLandmarks Buenos Aires - Day 17
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Meals
- Dinner (Argentine dinner and tango show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Buenos Aires
- Visit to La Boca region
- Visit to Palermo neighborhood
- Traditional coffee house visit with coffee and Spanish delicacies
- Tango show featuring local performers
Landmarks La Boca Palermo - Day 18
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Optional Activities
- Tigre & Paraná Delta Cruise - visit the island town of Tigre and board a peaceful river cruise along the Paraná Delta
- Argentine Experience Dinner - hands-on dining experience learning Argentine cuisine, traditional techniques, and regional wine pairings
Landmarks Tigre Paraná Delta - Day 19
Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls
Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iguazú Falls)
Included Activities
- Half-day tour of World Heritage-listed Iguaçu National Park
- Walk through subtropical rainforest
- Panoramic views of Iguazú Falls from Brazilian side
Optional Activities
- Parque Das Aves - explore vibrant birdlife with close encounters with toucans, parrots, guans and other species in large open aviaries
- Motor Boat Experience - speedboat ride getting up close to the falls through rapids
- Helicopter Flight - 10-minute helicopter ride for panoramic bird's-eye view of the falls
Landmarks Iguazú Falls Iguaçu National Park Parque Das Aves - Day 20
Iguazú Falls
Iguazú Falls- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant serving local and regional dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iguazú Falls)
Included Activities
- Ride on Ecological Train
- Access to walkways and viewing points
- Visit to Devil's Throat (82-meter-high falls)
- Dinner at local restaurant with local and regional dishes
Landmarks Devil's Throat - Day 21
Iguazú Falls to Rio de Janeiro
Iguazú Falls to Rio de Janeiro- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott Rio De Janeiro)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Copacabana beachfront
Landmarks Copacabana Beach - Day 22
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Dinner (Caipirinha and Brazilian barbecue dinner at churrasco restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott Rio De Janeiro)
Included Activities
- Visit to Christ the Redeemer statue
- Views from Corcovado Mountain
- Cable car ride to summit of Sugarloaf Mountain
- Sunset viewing at Sugarloaf Mountain
- Caipirinha (national cocktail)
- Brazilian barbecue dinner at churrasco restaurant
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 23
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott Rio De Janeiro)
Optional Activities
- Historical City Tour - half-day downtown Rio walking tour visiting iconic national monuments
- Carnival Experience - go behind the scenes, learn about Carnival history and significance in Rio
- Guanabara Boat Tour - sail around Guanabara Bay aboard a schooner with views of Rio's coastal landmarks including the Contemporary Art Museum
Landmarks Guanabara Bay Contemporary Art Museum - Day 24
Rio de Janeiro to Lima
Rio de Janeiro to Lima- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Indigo Miraflores)
Landmarks Lima - Day 25
Lima - Cusco - Chinchero - Sacred Valley
Lima - Cusco - Chinchero - Sacred Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast (on departure from Lima)
- Flight to Cusco
- Travel through Cusco to Chinchero
- Traditional weaving demonstration with local weavers
- Dinner at Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel
Landmarks Cusco Chinchero Vilcanota River - Day 26
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked Andean meal in local family home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pisac ruins
- Guided tour of Inca archaeological site with agricultural terracing and military structures
- Views of Kitamayo Gorge with Inca tombs
- Home-cooked Andean meal in local family home
Optional Activities
- Moray Terraces and Maras Salt Mines - explore the Inca site of Moray with circular terraces and visit the Salt Mines of Maras with salt ponds dating to pre-Inca times
Landmarks Pisac Ruins Kitamayo Gorge Moray Maras Salt Mines - Day 27
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu- Accommodation
- Hotel (El MaPi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic premium class train journey to Machu Picchu
- Travel through Urubamba River Valley
- Guided walking tour of Machu Picchu
- Tour of Lost City of the Incas
Landmarks Machu Picchu Urubamba River Valley Aguas Calientes - Day 28
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Machu Picchu to Cusco- Meals
- Dinner (Peruvian dinner with traditional folklore show at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cusco)
Included Activities
- Optional exploration of Mercado de Artesanias craft market
- Train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Coach transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Peruvian dinner with traditional folklore show
Landmarks Mercado de Artesanias Ollantaytambo - Day 29
Cusco
Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cusco)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cusco
- Visit to Sacsayhuaman Fortress
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Koricancha (Inca Temple of the Sun)
- View of Baroque Church and Convent of Santo Domingo
Optional Activities
- Peruvian Cooking Class - Marcelo Batata Cooking Class producing ceviche, lomo saltado and other Peruvian classics, concluding with pisco sour
- Pre-Columbian Art Museum - guided visit within restored colonial mansion viewing ancient Andean art, ceramics, textiles and ceremonial artifacts
- Planetarium Cusco - explore the night sky with projection on the dome, learn about Inca astronomy and constellations, weather permitting telescope viewing
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Fortress Plaza de Armas Koricancha Church and Convent of Santo Domingo Pre-Columbian Art Museum Planetarium Cusco - Day 30
Cusco to Puno - Lake Titicaca
Cusco to Puno - Lake Titicaca- Meals
- Lunch (Hearty buffet lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puno)
Included Activities
- Coach journey to Puno
- Visit to San Pedro Apóstol in Andahuaylillas
- View of 16th-century baroque chapel with murals and ornate interior
- Hearty buffet lunch
Landmarks Puno Lake Titicaca Andahuaylillas San Pedro Apóstol - Day 31
Lake Titicaca - Uros Floating Islands
Lake Titicaca - Uros Floating Islands- Meals
- Lunch (Simple but fresh Andean lunch in community restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puno)
Included Activities
- Cruise to floating islands of Lake Titicaca
- Visit to Titino island
- Visit to Luquina community
- Meeting with Indigenous Uros people
- Learning about daily life and customs
- Simple but fresh Andean lunch in community restaurant
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Titino Island Luquina - Day 32
Puno to Lima
Puno to Lima- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner at Huaca Pucllana within archaeological ruins)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Indigo Miraflores)
Included Activities
- Flight from Puno to Lima
- Tour of Lima's historic centre
- Visit to Iglesia de Santo Domingo
- View of 16th-century pink church and convent
- Pisco demonstration and Pisco Sour craft lesson
- Farewell Dinner at Huaca Pucllana within archaeological ruins
Landmarks Lima Historic Centre Iglesia de Santo Domingo Huaca Pucllana - Day 33
Depart Lima
Depart Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
