Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive in Santiago and get transferred to your hotel at the base of the Andes Mountains. It's a straightforward first day to settle in after travel and get your bearings in Chile's capital.
Landmarks Andes Mountains - Day 2
Santiago to Torres del Paine National Park
After flying south, you'll reach your hotel right at the entrance to Torres del Paine National Park. This four-night stay includes complimentary excursions, drinks, and Patagonian meals daily, so you're set up nicely to explore from here.
Included Activities
- Complimentary excursions at Torres del Paine National Park
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Puerto Natales 
- Day 3
Torres del Paine National Park
You'll start exploring Torres del Paine's landscapes, seeing turquoise lakes, glaciers, and wildlife like guanacos and pumas throughout the park. Each evening you head back to the lodge to relax and connect with other travelers over dinner.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice small group activities at Torres del Paine National Park (choice of multiple options)
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park - Day 4
Torres del Paine National Park
More time in Torres del Paine with walking options for different fitness levels. You can hike to the rock towers, explore French Valley, tackle Grey Glacier with crampons if you're experienced, or go horseback riding across the pampas instead.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice small group activities at Torres del Paine National Park (choice of hiking, glacier trekking, or horseback riding)
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Grey Glacier French Valley - Day 5
Torres del Paine National Park
Today switches to water activities. Kayak along the turquoise lakes and rivers, or paddle along River Grey for close-up glacier views. You can also try fly fishing on the Serrano River. Back at the lodge, dinner features Patagonian cuisine with South American wines.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice small group activities at Torres del Paine National Park (choice of kayaking or fly fishing)
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Grey Glacier River Grey Serrano River - Day 6
Torres del Paine National Park to El Calafate
You'll cross into Argentina and drive to El Calafate, gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. The town's named after a local berry that's said to bring you back to Patagonia if you eat one. You'll settle in for three nights here.
Landmarks Los Glaciares National Park 
- Day 7
El Calafate
A cruise on Lake Argentino gets you close to Perito Moreno Glacier, where massive ice blocks calve into the water below. After that you'll walk the boardwalk for views across the huge glacier and see why this place is World Heritage-listed.
Included Activities
- Cruise on Lake Argentino
- Guided walk along Perito Moreno Glacier boardwalk
Landmarks Los Glaciares National Park Perito Moreno Glacier Lake Argentino - Day 8
El Calafate
You'll spend the day at an estancia ranch in the Argentine countryside, learning about gaucho history and riding horses through landscapes surrounded by glaciers and snowy peaks. This evening brings a farewell dinner with your group and tour director.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with Tour Director and fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Estancia ranch experience with horseback riding
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Los Glaciares National Park - Day 9
El Calafate to Ushuaia
After flying to Ushuaia at the tip of South America, you'll board the Scenic Eclipse yacht. The ship departs and heads through the Beagle Channel, offering views of dramatic Andean mountains from your private suite or the observation areas.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Beagle Channel on Scenic Eclipse
Landmarks Beagle Channel 
- Day 10
At sea
You're crossing the Drake Passage toward Antarctica. Wake up when you like and have breakfast brought to your suite. The polar team gives presentations about the expedition, and there are talks, lectures, and evening entertainment throughout the day and night.
Included Activities
- Introductory polar expedition presentation by Polar Discovery Team
- Access to theatre presentations, lectures and documentaries
- Evening entertainment (musical theatre, cabaret, pop music, dance, game shows)
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 11
At sea
You'll see your first icebergs in Antarctic waters, a moment that stays with you. Wear the complimentary polar parka and watch for whale activity. The expert polar team including geologists and marine biologists shares insights about what you're seeing all day.
Included Activities
- Access to Observation Deck for iceberg viewing
- Expert guidance from Polar Discovery Team
Landmarks Antarctica - Day 12
Antarctica
From your suite, you'll view icebergs and glacial mountains right outside your floor-to-ceiling windows. The area has over 40 bird species including wandering albatrosses. Daily excursions depend on ice and weather, so the captain and team adjust each day to make the most of the 18 to 20 hours of daylight.
Included Activities
- Scenic Discovery excursions (Zodiac cruising, shore visits to penguin rookeries or historic huts, kayaking or paddleboarding around icebergs)
Landmarks Antarctica - Day 13
Antarctica
You might visit Portal Point, an old British refuge hut, or explore Deception Island where you can sail into the center of an active volcanic caldera. The island has hundreds of thousands of chinstrap penguins. Tonight you can grab sushi at Koko's or relax in the bar or library.
Included Activities
- Scenic Discovery excursions to Portal Point or Deception Island
Optional Activities
- Sushi dining experience at Koko's
Landmarks Portal Point Deception Island South Shetland Islands - Day 14
Antarctica
The polar team takes you to see penguin colonies up close with Adelie, Chinstrap, Gentoo, and rare Emperor penguins around. You might also see minke, humpback, or Orca whales from the ship, in a Zodiac, by kayak, or on a stand-up paddleboard.
Included Activities
- Guided viewing of penguin colonies
- Scenic Discovery excursions (Zodiac cruising, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding)
- Expert photography guidance from Discovery Leader
Landmarks Antarctica - Day 15
Antarctica
You'll navigate Lemaire Channel, an 11-kilometer stretch just 700 meters wide at its narrowest point, with dramatic rocky mountains and glowing blue icebergs close to the ship. Between excursions, relax with specialty tea or coffee and look through Swarovski telescopes in the observation lounge.
Included Activities
- Scenic Discovery excursions through Lemaire Channel
Landmarks Lemaire Channel - Day 16
Antarctica
Mount Francis sits on Anvers Island and shows up on clear days. You might hike or walk on pebbled beaches with penguin views. Back onboard, the yacht has an observation lounge, spa, gym, yoga studio, and pools. Tonight you can choose from up to 10 different dining experiences.
Included Activities
- Access to Senses Spa facilities, gym, yoga and Pilates studio
- Vitality Pools and heated therapy lounge
- Access to up to 10 dining venues on board
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments including sauna access
Landmarks Mount Francis Anvers Island - Day 17
Antarctica
The polar plunge happens once during the voyage if you're interested. The crew sets up the marina and brave guests jump into the freezing Antarctic waters. If you skip it, watch from a good spot and join others for hot chocolate or whiskey afterward.
Included Activities
- Polar plunge opportunity (optional participation)
Optional Activities
- Polar plunge swimming experience
- Post-plunge hot chocolate or whiskey
Landmarks Antarctica - Day 18
At sea
You're heading back across the Drake Passage with time to enjoy the yacht's luxuries. Start with fresh juice or barista coffee brought by your butler, work out, take Pilates or yoga, then settle into the lounge bar in the evening with a drink.
Included Activities
- Butler service with breakfast delivery
- Gym and studio access (Pilates, stretching, aerial yoga)
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 19
At sea to Ushuaia
Visit the bridge to see how the Discovery Yacht operates and get one of the best views on the ship. Before the expedition wraps up, book a treatment at the Senses Spa like a facial, massage, or alternative therapies, then relax in the calm vitality lounge.
Included Activities
- Open bridge access and technical tour
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments (ESPA facial, massage, Ayurvedic massage, Japanese shiatsu)
Landmarks Scenic Eclipse - Day 20
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
The voyage ends this morning. After breakfast you'll disembark and fly to Buenos Aires for three nights. The vibrant capital awaits with all its colorful energy and cultural offerings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 21
Buenos Aires
A local guide shows you Buenos Aires highlights and hidden spots. You'll see Casa Rosada, walk through stylish Recoleta with its cemetery and boutiques, check out La Boca's colorful Caminito street, and watch an Argentine tango show tonight with dinner and wine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Tango show with sumptuous dinner and Argentinian wine)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Buenos Aires highlights (Casa Rosada, Recoleta, La Boca's Caminito)
- Gala Tango show with dinner and Argentinian wine
Landmarks Casa Rosada Recoleta Cemetery La Boca Caminito Recoleta - Day 22
Buenos Aires
Breakfast is at your hotel's L'Orangerie restaurant, then you choose a Freechoice experience. Either tour the city's urban art scene with a local artist visiting hidden galleries, or take a food walking tour discovering authentic Argentine cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at L'Orangerie restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at L'Orangerie restaurant
Optional Activities
- Buenos Aires Street Art tour with local artist (hidden art spots and open-air galleries)
- Buenos Aires Culinary Delight tour (local restaurants, traditional parillas and Argentinian wine)
- Day 23
Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls
You'll fly to Iguazu Falls, the world's largest waterfall by volume on the Brazil-Argentina border. You're checking into an exclusive three-night stay at this natural wonder.
Landmarks Iguazú Falls - Day 24
Iguazú Falls
Rise early to catch the sunrise over the falls. Tour the Brazilian side from the walkway viewing 275 individual cascades across a four-kilometer cliff. Lunch is inside the national park with great views, then you'll take a jet boat ride toward the falls' base feeling the spray.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch inside National Park with beautiful views)
Included Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing over falls
- Tour of Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls
- Lunch inside National Park
- Jet boat ride to base of falls
Optional Activities
- Optional helicopter flight over Iguazú Falls (additional cost, book on tour)
Landmarks Iguazú Falls Lake Iguazú - Day 25
Iguazú Falls
The Argentine side has about 80 percent of the falls' volume. You'll navigate multiple walkways between the upper and lower sections getting closer to the cliff face. The highlight is the Devil's Throat lookout where you see the largest and most powerful waterfall in the system.
Included Activities
- Tour of Argentinian side of Iguazú Falls
- Access to walkways between upper and lower falls
- Visit to Devil's Throat lookout
Landmarks Iguazú Falls Devil's Throat - Day 26
Iguazú Falls to Rio de Janeiro
You're flying to Rio de Janeiro and checking into your luxury hotel for three nights. Tonight enjoy sunset drinks and local tapas on Sugarloaf Mountain with views of the beaches, jungle, and Christ the Redeemer watching over the city.
- Meals
- Dinner (Scenic Sunset Drinks at Sugarloaf Mountain with local tapas dinner)
Included Activities
- Scenic Sunset Drinks at Sugarloaf Mountain with tapas dinner
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 27
Rio de Janeiro
A walking tour downtown covers the Metropolitan Cathedral and the famous Selaron Stairs while learning about Rio's history and culture. The cogwheel railway takes you up Corcovado Mountain to see Christ the Redeemer statue. Lunch is a Brazilian Churrascaria experience.
- Meals
- Lunch (Brazilian Churrascaria experience)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of downtown Rio (Metropolitan Cathedral, Selaron Stairs)
- Cogwheel railway ride to Corcovado Mountain
- Christ the Redeemer statue viewing
- Brazilian Churrascaria lunch
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral Selaron Stairs Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain - Day 28
Rio de Janeiro
Choose between two options today. Either walk through the UNESCO-listed Botanical Garden with over 6,500 plant species and wildlife like monkeys and toucans, or explore downtown Rio's landmarks, markets, and daily life on a walking tour. A farewell dinner at a local restaurant wraps up the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at a unique local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at a unique local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Botanical Garden tour (Jardim Botânico) - UNESCO biosphere reserve with 6,500+ plant species
- Rio, City of Contrast walking tour - downtown Rio sights and local lifestyle
Landmarks Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden) - Day 29
Rio de Janeiro
You'll say goodbye to your tour director and fellow travelers, then transfer to Rio's airport. You're heading home with memories from Argentina and Brazil's most iconic destinations.
