Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and get settled at your hotel. The city blends colonial architecture with modern buildings throughout, so there's plenty to take in just from your surroundings. Later that evening, you'll join a welcome dinner where you can meet your Tour Director and the other travellers on this trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Lima to Iquitos
An early flight takes you from Lima to Iquitos, situated right on the Peruvian Amazon. Once you board the Delfin III, a boutique vessel, you'll head into the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Your naturalist guides lead skiff boat explorations, rainforest walks, and kayak trips to see the rainforest's plants and animals up close.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delfin III)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lima to Iquitos
- Embarkation on Delfin III boutique vessel
- Exploration of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Landmarks Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve - Day 3
Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
The morning starts with a skiff exploration of the Yanallpa River guided by a naturalist. After lunch back on the ship, you'll have time to relax before paddling a two-person kayak through quiet waters to explore the rainforest. By evening, you head out on a night safari to look for bats, frogs, and caiman active after dark.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delfin III)
Included Activities
- Skiff exploration of Yanallpa River with naturalist guide
- Two-person kayak excursion
- Night safari by skiff
Landmarks Yanallpa River - Day 4
Pacaya River
You'll explore the Pacaya River by skiff and have the chance to swim in its waters. Keep watch for pink river dolphins moving through these waters as they hunt for food and play around the boat.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delfin III)
Included Activities
- Full day exploration of Pacaya River
- Opportunity to swim in river
Landmarks Pacaya River - Day 5
Yarapa River
Taking a skiff up the Yarapa River, you reach a small community built into the hillside. Walking through, you see homes, a school, and a church while learning how locals live and use rainforest resources. Later, you visit the Amazon Confluence where three rivers meet, then hike the Fundo Casual Jungle Trail through dry forest looking for anacondas, boas, tarantulas, and poison frogs.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch with Misminay community)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delfin III)
Included Activities
- Skiff exploration along Yarapa River
- Visit to local Misminay community
- Walk through local village
- Visit to Amazon Confluence (Union de los Rios)
- Fundo Casual Jungle Trail hike through Terra Firme
Landmarks Yarapa River Amazon Confluence (Union de los Rios) Fundo Casual Jungle Trail - Day 6
Nauta to Iquitos to Lima
You disembark at Nauta and travel back to Iquitos. Before heading to the airport, there's time to visit the Tropical Amazon Aquarium with its collection of over 60 tropical fish species. After flying back to Lima, you have a choice between two restaurants for dinner this evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Three Nights: InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Nauta to Iquitos
- Visit to Tropical Amazon Aquarium
- Flight from Iquitos to Lima
Optional Activities
- Dinner at La Rosa Náutica - featuring fresh, sustainably sourced regional Peruvian dishes
- Dinner at El Señorío de Sulco - Creole cuisine blending family recipes with modern flair
Landmarks Tropical Amazon Aquarium - Day 7
Lima
This day is yours to shape Lima exploration however you'd like using the Freedom of Choice options. Get into the city's vibrant culture, try different cuisines, and wander through historic neighbourhoods at your own pace. This evening, join fellow travellers at a welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Gastronomic Tour (San Isidro, Barranco, Miraflores) - includes local market visit, Huaca Pucllana archaeological site, traditional ceviche, artisanal coffee shop, and artisanal ice cream
- Barranco Tour - visit Museo de Arte Colonial Pedro de Osma, explore neoclassical architecture and colonial artefacts collection, stroll through gardens with sculptures, visit Bridge of Sighs and La Ermita chapel
Landmarks Huaca Pucllana Museo de Arte Colonial Pedro de Osma Bridge of Sighs La Ermita - Day 8
Lima
A panoramic city tour covers Lima's key sights including the Historic Centre listed as a World Heritage site, the Basilica and Convent of San Agustín, and Plaza Mayor. The Larco Museum holds a guided tour of Peruvian artefacts, followed by lunch in gardens filled with bougainvillea. The rest of your afternoon is open for personal exploration.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Larco Museum bougainvillea-covered gardens)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Lima
- Visit to World Heritage Historic Centre of Lima
- Visit to Basilica and Convent of San Agustín
- Visit to Plaza Mayor
- Guided tour of Larco Museum
- Lunch at Larco Museum gardens
Landmarks Historic Centre of Lima Basilica and Convent of San Agustín Plaza Mayor Larco Museum - Day 9
Lima to Sacred Valley
You fly from Lima to Cusco and head toward the Sacred Valley. At Hacienda Sarapampa, a family-run estate focused on giant white corn, you'll enjoy a three-course lunch made from local ingredients while learning about the farm's history and corn cultivation techniques.
- Meals
- Lunch (Three-course locally sourced lunch at Hacienda Sarapampa)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lima to Cusco
- Visit to Hacienda Sarapampa
- Lunch at Hacienda Sarapampa
Landmarks Hacienda Sarapampa 
- Day 10
Sacred Valley
Travel to a Sacred Valley community for a traditional weaving demonstration with the Misminay people. Watch textiles being made by hand and have a traditional lunch with Andes views. From there, check out the Salt Mines of Maras and Moray terraces. Dinner happens back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch with Misminay community with views of the Andes mountains and surrounding valleys), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Traditional weaving demonstration with Misminay community
- Traditional lunch with Misminay community
- Visit to Salt Mines of Maras
- Visit to Moray terraces
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Salt Mines of Maras Moray 
- Day 11
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
Inca Rail's First Class Train carries you through forested landscapes to Aguas Calientes, the town nearest Machu Picchu. On board, you'll have a gourmet Andean-inspired lunch while the views roll past. After arriving, explore the town's markets, restaurants, and shops, then return to your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Gourmet Andean-inspired lunch on board Inca Rail First Class train)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel)
Included Activities
- Inca Rail First Class Machu Picchu Train journey
- Lunch on board Inca Rail train
Landmarks Aguas Calientes 
- Day 12
Machu Picchu
A guided tour takes you through the ruins of Machu Picchu, the 15th-century Inca site recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders. About 200 structures sit on a steep ridge in this architectural accomplishment. You return to Aguas Calientes for lunch, then board the scenic Vistadome train back to Cusco.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento Cusco)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Vistadome train return to Cusco
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 13
Cusco
A walking tour guides you through Cusco to Plaza de Armas at the city center, with stops at the sacred Koricancha and Cusco Cathedral. Your afternoon includes a Freedom of Choice activity. That evening, dine at MAP Café, a well-known spot set in the courtyard of the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at MAP Café in the courtyard of the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento Cusco)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cusco
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Koricancha
- Visit to Cusco Cathedral
- Dinner at MAP Café
Optional Activities
- Peruvian Cooking Class - discover traditional Peruvian dishes and ingredients
- Sacsayhuamán Citadel Visit - explore the 15th-century dry stone archaeological site
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Koricancha Cusco Cathedral Sacsayhuamán Museum of Pre-Columbian Art - Day 14
Cusco to Lima
After breakfast, you transfer to the airport for a flight to Lima. You'll visit Pachacamac, pre-Columbian ruins built around AD 200, where ancient pyramids, temples, and palaces can be explored. Next, a private hacienda hosts a Peruvian Paso horse show and traditional South American lunch. The rest of your day is free to enjoy as you like.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch of traditional South American fare at private hacienda)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores)
Included Activities
- Flight from Cusco to Lima
- Transfer to airport
- Visit to Pachacamac ruins
- Peruvian Paso horse show at private hacienda
- Lunch at private hacienda
Landmarks Pachacamac - Day 15
Lima to Buenos Aires
You fly to Buenos Aires and head to Puerto Madero district where your luxury hotel is located. This gives you time to settle in and get oriented to the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lima to Buenos Aires
- Transfer to hotel in Puerto Madero
Landmarks Puerto Madero - Day 16
Buenos Aires
The entire day is yours to explore Buenos Aires at your own pace. This cosmopolitan city has plenty to discover on your own. Later this evening, gather with other travellers for a special reception.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Special reception with fellow travellers
- Day 17
Buenos Aires
A city tour takes you deeper into Buenos Aires, hitting key spots like Recoleta Cemetery, the colorful streets of La Boca, and the trendy Palermo neighbourhood. That evening, there's a ship briefing to prepare you for the Antarctic cruise ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- City tour of Buenos Aires
- Visit to Recoleta Cemetery
- Visit to La Boca
- Visit to Palermo
- Ship briefing
Landmarks Recoleta Cemetery La Boca Palermo - Day 18
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
An included exclusive APT flight brings you to Ushuaia for a guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park. After a light lunch, you board the ultra-luxury Seabourn Venture to start your 10-night Antarctic Peninsula cruise. Meet your Expedition Leader and naturalist guides, enjoy the captain's welcome dinner, then head to the deck to watch the Beagle Channel scenery.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch), Dinner (Captain's welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seabourn Venture)
Included Activities
- Exclusive APT flight to Ushuaia
- Guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Light lunch
- Embarkation on Seabourn Venture
- Captain's welcome dinner
- Beagle Channel viewing
Landmarks Tierra del Fuego National Park Beagle Channel - Day 19
Drake Passage
While sailing across the Drake Passage, the gateway to Antarctica, your Expedition Team delivers informative presentations about Antarctic wildlife, history, and geology. These sessions prepare you for what lies ahead during the voyage.
Included Activities
- Drake Passage crossing
- Expert presentations on Antarctic wildlife, history and geology
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 21
Antarctic Peninsula
You arrive in Antarctica and the itinerary shifts based on ice and weather conditions determined by your Captain. Daily Zodiac excursions take you to penguin rookeries and seal colonies. You'll watch for orca, humpback, and minke whales. Deception Island, an active volcano with a former whaling station, can be explored. Port Lockroy scientific base is also possible to visit, where you can send a postcard with a rare Antarctic stamp.
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions
- Visit to penguin rookeries
- Visit to seal colonies
- Wildlife spotting - orca, humpback and minke whales
- Visit to Deception Island
- Possible visit to Port Lockroy scientific base
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula Deception Island Port Lockroy - Day 26
Drake Passage
The ship sails back across the Drake Passage toward South America. You'll spend time on board and continue looking for wildlife as you head back.
Included Activities
- Drake Passage crossing
- Wildlife spotting
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 28
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
You disembark from Seabourn Venture in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires on the included exclusive APT flight. A transfer takes you to your hotel to settle in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Disembarkation from Seabourn Venture
- Exclusive APT flight to Buenos Aires
- Transfer to hotel
- Day 29
Buenos Aires
Choose from available activities to spend your day however you prefer. This evening marks your farewell with a special fiery tango show and a delicious meal during the performance.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with tango show performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Tango show with farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Tigre and Paraná River Cruise - head to the island town of Tigre and cruise the rivers and canals of the Paraná Delta
- City Walking Tour - discover the Parisian character of Buenos Aires, visiting Plaza San Martin, Plazoleta Pellegrini and more
- Teatro Colón Tour - immerse yourself in Buenos Aires' sophisticated high-arts scene on a tour of the iconic Teatro Colón, one of the world's leading opera houses with impeccable acoustics
Landmarks Plaza San Martin Plazoleta Pellegrini Teatro Colón Tigre Paraná Delta - Day 30
Buenos Aires
Your Antarctic and South American adventure ends today. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
