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Southern Expedition: Antarctica, & Machu Picchu

29 days
Start and end in Buenos Aires
4.4
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Buenos Aires

    Optional Activities

    • Explore La Boca's art walk
    • Visit San Telmo neighborhood's boutique hotels, antique shops, and tango clubs
    • Browse sidewalk cafés and green spaces
    Landmarks
    La Boca
    San Telmo
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  2. Day 2

    Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
    • Welcome aboard ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht with Captain and crew greeting
    • Champagne reception and sail through Beagle Channel
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
    Tierra del Fuego
  3. Day 3

    At sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Casual meal at Azure Bar & Café with included beverages), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Discovery Yacht facilities
    • Welcome presentation about polar expedition by Discovery Team in theatre
    • Meeting and dining experiences with fellow travelers

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments at Senses Spa (€ pricing available at front desk)
    • Thermal lounger sessions in Vitality Lounge
  4. Day 4

    Falkland Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruising around wildlife areas
    • Shore landings to view penguin rookeries
    • Guided discovery excursions by specialist polar Discovery Team

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking excursions
    • Stand-up paddleboarding
    • Helicopter tours (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Falkland Islands
  5. Day 5

    Falkland Islands - Stanley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Stanley town (subject to weather and operational conditions)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk Stanley with expert local guide for guided walking tour
    • Battlefields Tour viewing Falklands War battlegrounds and island views
    • Stanley Highlights coach tour of town's key sights and historical landmarks
    • Fitz Roy Farm visit including Jetty Visitor Center, shearing shed live demonstration, and Farm Manager's House
    • Visit Christ Church Cathedral with whalebone arch
    • Visit English pubs
    • Dinner at Sushi @ Koko's (available by reservation)
    Landmarks
    Stanley
    Christ Church Cathedral
  6. Day 6

    At sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Enrichment lectures from Discovery Team in theatre
    • Access to onboard facilities and lounges

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments at Senses Spa (ESPA facials, massages, Ayurvedic massage)
    • Beverages at Scenic Lounge Bar
  7. Day 7

    At sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Casual lunch at Azure Bar & Café), Dinner (Elegant dinner at Elements)

    Included Activities

    • Specialty tea and coffee service in Observation Lounge
    • Enrichment lectures in theatre
    • Multiple dining venue options
    • Evening theatre performance
  8. Day 8

    South Georgia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac explorations of rugged coves and shores
    • Self-paced hiking excursions
    • Guided Discovery Team excursions

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking excursions
    • Stand-up paddleboarding
    • Submersible excursions (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    South Georgia
  9. Day 9

    South Georgia - Grytviken

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Grytviken historic settlement
    • Tribute to Sir Ernest Shackleton at his final resting place
    • Exploration of whaling stations and historic ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac cruising
    • Kayaking excursions
    • Stand-up paddleboarding
    • Shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
    Landmarks
    Grytviken
  10. Day 10

    South Georgia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac explorations
    • Beach walks
    • Guided Discovery Team excursions

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking excursions
    • Stand-up paddleboarding
    • Hikes to historical sites (weather and ice permitting)
    • Submersible excursions (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    South Georgia
  11. Day 11

    At sea

    Meals
    Breakfast (Luxurious in-suite breakfast with private balcony views), Lunch (Light meals, pizza, and salads at Azure Bar & Café), Dinner (Multiple dining options from Koko's Asian Fusion to Lumière French fine dining (available by reservation))

    Included Activities

    • In-suite breakfast service
    • Yoga or Pilates class
    • Captain's open bridge visit and technical briefing
    • Multiple dining venue access
  12. Day 12

    At sea to Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Complimentary polar parka provided
    • Iceberg spotting from Observation Deck
    • Access to Swarovski telescopes in Observation Lounge
    • Discovery Team lectures and briefings in theatre
  13. Day 13

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife observation from verandah suite and ship facilities
    • Zodiac excursions around ice formations and wildlife areas
    • Shore landings to view penguin colonies and seals
    • Guided Discovery Team excursions

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking excursions
    • Stand-up paddleboarding
    • Helicopter tours (available at extra cost)
    • Submersible excursions (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Antarctica
  14. Day 14

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions to glaciated bays and pristine landing sites
    • Guided wilderness treks with Discovery Team
    • Penguin viewing and interaction
    • Zodiac cruising around ice formations
    • Island visits to view vast penguin rookeries and seals

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking past icebergs
    • Stand-up paddleboarding
    • Helicopter tours (available at extra cost)
    • Submersible excursions (available at extra cost)
    • Dinner at Sushi @ Koko's (available by reservation)
    Landmarks
    Antarctica
  15. Day 15

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac explorations around ice formations
    • Penguin colony viewing and close encounters
    • Wildlife observation from ship and Zodiac vessels
    • Guided Discovery Team excursions with wildlife photography tips

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking expeditions
    • Stand-up paddleboarding
    • Helicopter tours (available at extra cost)
    • Submersible excursions (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Antarctica
  16. Day 16

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions and shore landings
    • Antarctic wilderness immersion experiences
    • Specialty tea and coffee service in Observation Lounge
    • Access to Swarovski telescopes
    Landmarks
    Antarctica
  17. Day 17

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Access to onboard lounge facilities
    • Polar Plunge experience (optional participation)
    • Post-plunge celebration toast

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions
    • Kayaking
    • Stand-up paddleboarding
    • Shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
    • Helicopter tours (available at extra cost)
    • Submersible excursions (available at extra cost)
    • Polar Plunge participation
    Landmarks
    Antarctica
  18. Day 18

    At sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • State-of-the-art gym access
    • Guided Pilates session
    • PURE: Yoga & Pilates Studio access
    • Beverage service at Scenic Lounge Bar
  19. Day 19

    At sea to Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with new friends), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Final day aboard Discovery Yacht
    • Lunch with fellow travelers
    • Farewell celebration at Scenic Lounge Bar

    Optional Activities

    • Final spa treatments at Senses Spa
    • Yoga & Pilates class at PURE Studio
    • Visit to favorite onboard locations
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia
  20. Day 20

    Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final luxurious breakfast aboard Discovery Yacht)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast aboard Discovery Yacht
    • Flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
    Landmarks
    Buenos Aires
  21. Day 21

    Buenos Aires to Lima

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Buenos Aires to Lima
    • Check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott Lima Miraflores
    Landmarks
    Lima
  22. Day 22

    Lima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Welcome lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Lima with expert local guide
    • Visit to cathedrals and convents
    • San Isidro financial district exploration
    • Larco Museum tour
    • Welcome lunch (included)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore hidden gems and secret treasures throughout the city
    • Visit Franciscan monastery ossuary with bone-lined walls
    • Explore age-old library
    Landmarks
    Larco Museum
    San Isidro
    Franciscan Monastery
  23. Day 23

    Lima to Sacred Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Tapas Dinner with local performances)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Lima to Cuzco
    • Transfer through Sacred Valley landscapes to resort
    • Tapas Dinner with local performances
    Landmarks
    Sacred Valley
    Cuzco
    Urubamba River
  24. Day 24

    Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Andean feast at Hacienda Huayoccari), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ollantaytambo with expert local guide
    • Authentic Andean feast at Hacienda Huayoccari
    • Weaving demonstrations
    • Stories of local customs and life

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure exploration of Urubamba village
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo
    Urubamba
    Hacienda Huayoccari
  25. Day 25

    Sacred Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Culinary extravaganza with five uniquely prepared meats using organic garden ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Culinary extravaganza featuring five unique meat preparations from organic garden ingredients

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Pisac ruins built by Incas in 15th century
    • Pisac market exploration for fruits, vegetables, meat, authentic crafts and clothing
    • Visit to Moray engineering marvels
    • Exploration of Incan salt pans with thousands of mountain-side pools
    Landmarks
    Pisac
    Moray
    Incan Salt Pans
  26. Day 26

    Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vistadome train journey from Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu exploration and guided tour
    • Expert guide commentary on Incan history and mysteries
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
  27. Day 27

    Machu Picchu to Cuzco

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Machu Picchu to Cuzco
    • Check-in at Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel
    Landmarks
    Cuzco
  28. Day 28

    Cuzco

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Cuzco's World Heritage-listed historic center
    • Exploration of ancient Incan ruins
    • Visit to Sacsayhuamán fortress ruins
    • Visit to school supported by Scenic
    • Local community cultural immersion
    Landmarks
    Sacsayhuamán
  29. Day 29

    Cuzco

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Cuzco
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