Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and head to your hotel to settle in. Later this evening, join a welcome dinner where you'll meet your Tour Director and the other travelers on this trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores)
Landmarks Lima - Day 2
Lima to Iquitos
An early flight takes you from Lima to Iquitos on the Amazon's edge. Once you board your boutique vessel, you'll start exploring the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with expert Naturalist guides who'll help you spot rainforest plants and wildlife.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delfin III)
Included Activities
- Explore Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
- Naturalist-guided rainforest discovery
Optional Activities
- Skiff boat excursions to hidden river corners
- Trail walks through rainforest vegetation
- Gentle kayaking in calm creeks
Landmarks Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve - Day 3
Yanallpa River
This morning you'll head out on the Yanallpa River by skiff with a naturalist guide to see what's there. After lunch back on the boat, you have time to relax before heading out for an afternoon kayak through quiet waters. When evening comes, join a night safari by skiff where you'll look for bats, frogs and caiman that come out after dark.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delfin III)
Included Activities
- Yanallpa River skiff exploration with naturalist guide
- Two-person kayak exploration
- Night safari by skiff
Landmarks Yanallpa River - Day 4
Pacaya River
You'll spend the full day on the Pacaya River with the chance to swim in its waters. Keep an eye out for pink river dolphins as they move through searching for food and playing around in the river.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delfin III)
Included Activities
- Full day Pacaya River exploration
- River swimming
Optional Activities
- Pink river dolphin spotting
Landmarks Pacaya River - Day 5
Yarapa River
A skiff ride takes you to a local community along the Yarapa River where you'll learn how people live and use the Amazon's resources. You'll see the Amazon Confluence where three rivers meet, each with its own water color. Then walk the Fundo Casual Jungle Trail through dry forest where you might spot anacondas, boas, tarantulas and poison frogs.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delfin III)
Included Activities
- Yarapa River skiff exploration
- Local community visit
- Amazon Confluence experience
- Fundo Casual Jungle Trail exploration
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting (anacondas, boas, tarantulas, poison frogs)
Landmarks Yarapa River Amazon Confluence (Union de los Rios) - Day 6
Iquitos to Lima
You'll disembark at Nauta and travel back to Iquitos for a visit to the Tropical Amazon Aquarium to see over 60 species of tropical fish. After that, fly back to Lima. This evening you can choose from different dining options that work for you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Three Nights: InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores)
Included Activities
- Tropical Amazon Aquarium visit
Optional Activities
- Dinner at La Rosa Náutica
- Dinner at El Señorío de Sulco
Landmarks Tropical Amazon Aquarium - Day 7
Lima
Lima is yours to explore with choices that fit your interests. Either take a culinary tour through San Isidro, Barranco and Miraflores, or go for a bohemian tour checking out Barranco's colonial architecture and landmarks. Meet other travelers at a welcome dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Optional Activities
- Gastronomic Tour (San Isidro, Barranco, Miraflores) - local market visit, Huaca Pucllana archaeological site, ceviche tasting, artisanal coffee shop, artisanal ice cream
- Barranco tour - Museo de Arte Colonial Pedro de Osma, Bridge of Sighs, La Ermita chapel, neighbourhood exploration
Landmarks Huaca Pucllana Museo de Arte Colonial Pedro de Osma Bridge of Sighs La Ermita - Day 8
Lima
You'll take a panoramic tour of Lima's main sights including the Historic Centre, the Basilica and Convent of San Agustin, and Plaza Mayor. Next comes the Larco Museum, set in an 18th-century viceroy's mansion where you'll see Peruvian artifacts and have lunch in the bougainvillea gardens. The rest of your afternoon is free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Larco Museum bougainvillea-covered gardens)
Included Activities
- Lima panoramic city tour
- Historic Centre of Lima
- Basilica and Convent of San Agustín visit
- Plaza Mayor visit
- Larco Museum guided tour
- Larco Museum garden lunch
Landmarks Historic Centre of Lima Basilica and Convent of San Agustín Plaza Mayor Larco Museum - Day 9
Lima to Sacred Valley
Fly from Lima to Cusco and head into the Sacred Valley. You'll stop at Hacienda Sarapampa, a family-run estate known for growing giant white corn, where you'll have a three-course lunch made with local ingredients while learning about the farm's background.
- Meals
- Lunch (Three-course locally sourced lunch at Hacienda Sarapampa)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Hacienda Sarapampa three-course lunch
Landmarks Hacienda Sarapampa 
- Day 10
Sacred Valley
Head to the Misminay community in the Sacred Valley to watch a traditional weaving demonstration and see hand-crafted textiles made using methods passed down through families. Lunch brings traditional food with views of the Andes. Then visit the Salt Mines of Maras and the Moray terraces before returning to your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch with views of the Andes mountains and surrounding valleys), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Traditional Weaving Demonstration with Misminay community
- Traditional lunch with Andes views
- Salt Mines of Maras visit
- Moray terraces visit
Landmarks Salt Mines of Maras Moray 
- Day 11
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
You'll travel by Inca Rail's First Class train through forested landscapes to Aguas Calientes, the town that serves as your entry point to Machu Picchu. During the ride, enjoy gourmet Andean-inspired lunch while the scenery passes by your window. Spend time in town checking out the markets, restaurants and shops, then head back to your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Gourmet Andean-inspired lunch onboard Inca Rail First Class train), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel)
Included Activities
- Inca Rail First Class Machu Picchu Train journey
- Gourmet Andean-inspired lunch onboard train
Optional Activities
- Explore Aguas Calientes laneway markets
- Explore Aguas Calientes restaurants and shops
Landmarks Aguas Calientes 
- Day 12
Machu Picchu
Head to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of this 15th-century Inca citadel where you'll explore roughly 200 structures spread across a steep ridge. Your guide will explain why this architectural achievement earned recognition as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. After lunch in Aguas Calientes, board the scenic Vistadome train back to Cusco.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento Cusco)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 13
Cusco
A guided walking tour takes you through Cusco starting with the Plaza de Armas at the city's center, then the sacred sites of Koricancha and Cusco Cathedral. Pick what interests you most for your afternoon activity. This evening, dinner happens at MAP Cafe, a well-known restaurant in the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art courtyard.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at MAP Café in Museum of Pre-Columbian Art courtyard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento Cusco)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cusco
- Plaza de Armas visit
- Koricancha visit
- Cusco Cathedral visit
- Dinner at MAP Café
Optional Activities
- Peruvian Cooking Class
- Sacsayhuamán Citadel Visit
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Koricancha Cusco Cathedral Sacsayhuamán - Day 14
Cusco to Lima
After breakfast, head to the airport and fly to Lima. You'll explore the pre-Columbian citadel of Pachacamac, constructed around AD200, where you can walk through ancient pyramids, temples and palaces. From there go to a private hacienda to watch Peruvian Paso horses perform and have traditional South American lunch. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional South American lunch at private hacienda)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores)
Included Activities
- Pachacamac citadel visit
- Peruvian Paso horse show
- Traditional South American lunch at private hacienda
Landmarks Pachacamac - Day 15
Lima to Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires and travel to the Puerto Madero district where your luxury hotel is waiting for you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Landmarks Puerto Madero - Day 16
Buenos Aires
The whole day is yours in Buenos Aires, a cosmopolitan city with plenty to discover at your own pace. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a special reception.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special reception dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Landmarks Buenos Aires - Day 17
Buenos Aires
A city tour takes you to Buenos Aires' key spots including Recoleta Cemetery, the colorful streets of La Boca, and the trendy Palermo neighborhood. This evening there's a ship briefing to get you ready for the Antarctic cruise coming up.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Buenos Aires city tour
- Recoleta Cemetery visit
- La Boca neighbourhood visit
- Palermo neighbourhood visit
- Ship briefing
Landmarks Recoleta Cemetery La Boca Palermo - Day 18
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
You'll fly to Ushuaia on an included exclusive APT flight, then take a guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park where roaming guanacos might cross your path. After a light lunch, board the luxury expedition ship Seabourn Venture to start your 10-night Antarctic Peninsula cruise. Meet your Expedition Leader and expert naturalist guides, then enjoy the captain's welcome dinner and time on deck watching the Beagle Channel scenery.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch), Dinner (Captain's welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seabourn Venture)
Included Activities
- Tierra del Fuego National Park guided tour
- Captain's welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Guanaco spotting
Landmarks Tierra del Fuego National Park Beagle Channel - Day 19
Drake Passage
Your ship sails across the Drake Passage, the cruising route that leads to Antarctica. Attend presentations from your expert Expedition Team about the wildlife, history and geology you'll encounter in Antarctica.
Included Activities
- Antarctic wildlife, history and geology presentations
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 21
Antarctica
You've arrived in Antarctica where the Captain adjusts your itinerary based on ice, weather and wildlife conditions. Each day brings Zodiac excursions to penguin rookeries and seal colonies with chances to spot orca, humpback and minke whales. Visit Deception Island, an active volcano with a historic whaling station, and possibly Port Lockroy scientific base where you can mail postcards with rare Antarctic stamps.
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions
- Penguin rookeries visit
- Seal colonies visit
Optional Activities
- Deception Island visit
- Port Lockroy scientific base visit
- Whale spotting (orca, humpback, minke)
- Postcard sending at Antarctic stamp location
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula Deception Island Port Lockroy - Day 26
Drake Passage
Your ship crosses the Drake Passage again heading back to South America. Spend time on the ship and keep watching for wildlife as you travel.
Included Activities
- Wildlife spotting
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 28
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
You'll leave your ship in Ushuaia and fly back to Buenos Aires on your included exclusive APT flight, then transfer to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Landmarks Ushuaia - Day 29
Buenos Aires
Pick from options that appeal to you including a Tigre and Parana River cruise, a walking tour that shows Buenos Aires' Parisian feel, or a fascinating tour of the iconic Teatro Colon opera house. This evening, come to a special farewell dinner with a fiery tango show and excellent food served during the performance.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special farewell dinner with tango show and meal during performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Farewell tango show and dinner
Optional Activities
- Tigre and Paraná River Cruise
- City Walking Tour
- Teatro Colón Tour
Landmarks Tigre Teatro Colón Plaza San Martin - Day 30
Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls
Fly to the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls and check into the Gran Melia Iguazu, the only hotel actually within Argentina's Iguazu National Park. Take a guided tour of the Falls, riding the Rainforest Ecological Train to different viewing points where you can take in the sight including the 80-meter-high Devil's Throat. Head back to your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iguazú Falls)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Iguazú Falls
- Rainforest Ecological Train ride
- Devil's Throat viewing
Landmarks Iguazú Falls Devil's Throat - Day 31
Iguazú Falls
Experience the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls with panoramic views and leisurely walks between viewing platforms. The Falls stretch 2.7 kilometers wide and feature roughly 275 individual waterfalls to see. Choose a Freedom of Choice activity that brings you closer to the cascades. This afternoon, a sommelier leads you through Argentine cheeses and wine tasting at your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iguazú Falls)
Included Activities
- Brazilian side Iguazú Falls panoramic views
- Wine tasting with cheese pairings at Gran Melia Iguazú
Optional Activities
- Jet Boat Ride
- Helicopter Ride
Landmarks Iguazú Falls - Day 32
Iguazú Falls to Rio de Janeiro
Visit Parque das Aves, a five-hectare bird park home to over 800 bird species like flamingos, toucans and parakeets. Later, fly to Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your luxury hotel right on the famous Copacabana Beach.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana)
Included Activities
- Parque das Aves visit
Landmarks Parque das Aves Copacabana Beach - Day 33
Rio de Janeiro
Travel to Corcovado mountain to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with expansive views across the city. Enjoy lunch featuring Brazil's well-known barbecue. As the sun drops, ride a cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for views of this spectacular city.
- Meals
- Lunch (Brazilian barbecue lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana)
Included Activities
- Christ the Redeemer visit
- Brazilian barbecue lunch
- Sugarloaf Mountain cable car ride
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 34
Rio de Janeiro
You can choose your activity in vibrant Rio de Janeiro from several options: explore Tijuca National Park by open-top jeep through Santa Teresa, discover the quiet waters of Guanabara Bay on a half-day boat tour, or check out other city highlights. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Santa Teresa Jeep Tour - Tijuca National Park exploration
- Guanabara Bay Cruise
Landmarks Tijuca National Park Santa Teresa Guanabara Bay - Day 35
Rio de Janeiro
Your adventure concludes today. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
