Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive in Santiago and get settled at your hotel. This evening you'll meet the group and your tour director over a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with fellow guests and Tour Director
- Day 2
Santiago to Valparaiso to Santiago
Head to Valparaiso on the coast, where colorful houses climb the cliffs overlooking the Pacific. You'll walk through the historic quarter and ride a funicular for views across the city. Lunch happens at a local vineyard before you return to Santiago.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local vineyard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Valparaiso's historic quarter
- Funicular ride with views of Valparaiso's vibrant buildings and port
- Lunch at a local vineyard
Landmarks Valparaiso 
- Day 3
Santiago
A guided tour takes you through Santiago this morning, showing you the city nestled between the Andes and the ocean. The afternoon's free, so you can relax. For dinner, you'll pick from restaurants serving Chilean and French food.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
Included Activities
- Guided city discovery of Santiago
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Liguria Lastarria - traditional Chilean dishes including empanadas, tuna tartar and Chilean-style pichanga with cocktails, wine and beer
- Dinner at Ambrosia - Chilean and French fusion cuisine featuring ceviche in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere
Landmarks Santiago - Day 4
Santiago to Buenos Aires
You'll fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in Puerto Madero, the modern waterfront district where streets bear women's names. This evening brings a welcome reception with fellow travelers.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception
Landmarks Puerto Madero - Day 5
Buenos Aires
A city tour covers Buenos Aires' main sites including Recoleta Cemetery, the colorful La Boca neighborhood, and trendy Palermo. Later you'll attend a ship briefing to prepare for the Antarctic expedition ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Guided 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 6
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia to Seabourn Venture
You'll fly to Ushuaia on an exclusive APT flight and take a guided tour through Tierra del Fuego National Park. After lunch, you board the Seabourn Venture for your 10-night cruise. The captain's welcome dinner and views of the Beagle Channel follow.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch), Dinner (Captain's welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seabourn Venture)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Light lunch
- Captain's welcome dinner aboard Seabourn Venture
Landmarks Tierra del Fuego National Park Beagle Channel - Day 7
Drake Passage
Crossing the Drake Passage, you'll attend presentations from the expedition team about Antarctic wildlife, history, and geology. It's informative stuff that gives context for what comes next.
Included Activities
- Presentations on Antarctic wildlife, history and geology
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 9
Antarctic Peninsula
In Antarctica, your route becomes flexible based on weather and ice conditions. Daily Zodiac trips take you to penguin rookeries and seal colonies where you might spot orca and humpback whales. You'll visit Deception Island volcano and possibly stop at Port Lockroy to send an Antarctic-stamped postcard.
Included Activities
- Zodiac expeditions
- Visits to penguin rookeries
- Visits to seal colonies
- Wildlife spotting - orca, humpback and minke whales
- Visit to Deception Island
- Optional visit to Port Lockroy scientific base
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula Deception Island Port Lockroy - Day 14
Drake Passage
You'll head back across the Drake Passage toward South America. Time on deck lets you keep watching for wildlife and enjoy the scenery.
Included Activities
- Wildlife spotting
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 16
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
After disembarking in Ushuaia, you'll fly back to Buenos Aires on another exclusive APT flight. Transfer to your hotel happens upon arrival.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
- Day 17
Buenos Aires
Choose an activity this morning in Buenos Aires. The evening features a farewell dinner with a live tango show, complete with a delicious meal during the performance.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with fiery tango show and delicious meal during the performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with tango show
Optional Activities
- Tigre and Paraná River Cruise - Head to the island town of Tigre and enjoy a cruise over 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, considered one of the world's leading opera houses
Landmarks Plaza San Martin Teatro Colón Tigre Paraná Delta - Day 18
Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls
You'll fly to the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls. A guided tour on the Rainforest Ecological Train leads to viewing platforms overlooking the 80-meter-high Devil's Throat and the surrounding falls. Dinner's back at the hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iguazú Falls)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Iguazu Falls
- Rainforest Ecological Train ride
- Access to walkways and viewing points
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Devil's Throat 
- Day 19
Iguazu Falls
The Brazilian side offers panoramic views as you walk between platforms along the 2.7-kilometer-wide falls system. Pick an activity to get closer to the water. Later, you'll have a wine tasting with cheese pairings led by a sommelier at the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iguazú Falls)
Included Activities
- Panoramic views on Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
- Leisurely walk between viewing platforms
- Wine tasting with cheese pairings at Gran Melia Iguazu
Optional Activities
- Jet Boat Ride - Get up close to the roaring cascades of Iguazu Falls on a thrilling jet boat safari
- Helicopter Ride - Experience stunning panoramas of Iguazu Falls from the air during a thrilling scenic helicopter ride
Landmarks Iguazu Falls - Day 20
Iguazu Falls to Rio de Janeiro
You'll visit Parque das Aves in the morning, a five-hectare bird park with over 800 species including flamingos and toucans. Then you'll fly to Rio de Janeiro and check in at your hotel right on Copacabana Beach.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana)
Included Activities
- Visit to Parque das Aves (Bird Park)
Landmarks Parque das Aves Copacabana Beach 
- Day 21
Rio de Janeiro
Start at Corcovado mountain to see the Christ the Redeemer statue with city views, then have Brazilian barbecue for lunch. Later, take a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic views of Rio.
- Meals
- Lunch (Brazilian barbecue fare)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana)
Included Activities
- Visit to Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado mountain
- Lunch featuring Brazilian barbecue
- Cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 22
Rio de Janeiro
Pick a sightseeing activity in Rio this morning to explore more of the city. A farewell dinner wraps up the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Santa Teresa Jeep Tour - Discover the beauty of Tijuca National Park, skirting the city as you explore by open-top jeep on an exhilarating adventure
- Guanabara Bay Cruise - Navigate through the tranquil waters of Guanabara Bay on a half-day boat tour of Rio de Janeiro's beautiful coastline
Landmarks Tijuca National Park Guanabara Bay - Day 23
Rio de Janeiro
Have breakfast and then head to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
