Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll land in Rio de Janeiro and get settled at your hotel. There's time to rest, take a walk along Copacabana beach if you feel like it, or just relax after your flight. A welcome dinner happens this evening to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rio de Janeiro)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Copacabana beachfront
Landmarks Copacabana Beach 
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
Head up to Corcovado Mountain to see the Christ the Redeemer statue with views across Rio. Later you'll take the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain during sunset. Tonight you're trying caipirinha cocktails and eating at a churrasco restaurant for a Brazilian barbeque experience.
- Meals
- Dinner (Brazilian barbeque dinner at a churrasco restaurant with caipirinha tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rio de Janeiro)
Included Activities
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain
- Cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain
- Insider Experience - A Taste of Rio de Janeiro (Caipirinha tasting and Brazilian barbeque dinner)
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
This is your free day in Rio. You can relax at the beach, wander the neighborhoods, grab lunch wherever looks good, or skip the typical tourist spots entirely. Optional activities are available if you'd rather have something organized.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rio de Janeiro)
Optional Activities
- Enhance Your Journey - Historical City Tour (half-day downtown Rio walking tour visiting iconic national monuments)
- Enhance Your Journey - Carnival Experience (behind-the-scenes access to Carnival learning about its history and significance)
- Enhance Your Journey - Guanabara Boat Tour (schooner sailing around Guanabara Bay with views of coastal landmarks including the Contemporary Art Museum)
Landmarks Guanabara Bay Contemporary Art Museum - Day 4
Rio de Janeiro to Iguazú Falls
Fly to Iguazú Falls to see the 275 waterfalls on the Brazil-Argentina border. Spend the half-day on the Brazilian side walking through the rainforest and getting views of the falls. There's also a bird sanctuary and helicopter tours available if you want to add those on.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iguazú Falls)
Included Activities
- Half-day tour of Igua\u00e7u National Park on the Brazilian side with walk through subtropical rainforest and panoramic views of the falls
Optional Activities
- Enhance Your Journey - Parque Das Aves (explore vibrant birdlife at the sanctuary with encounters with toucans, parrots, guans, and other species)
- Enhance Your Journey - Helicopter Flight (10-minute helicopter ride with bird's-eye panoramic views of the waterfalls)
Landmarks Iguazú Falls Igua\u00e7u National Park Parque Das Aves 
- Day 5
Iguazú Falls
Now check out the Argentine side by taking the Rainforest Ecological Train to viewing platforms and walkways. The train stops at several spots, including one near Devil's Throat, an 82-meter fall. A boat safari gets you close to the water if you choose to do that too.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iguazú Falls)
Included Activities
- Rainforest Ecological Train ride on the Argentine side with stops at multiple viewing points including Devil's Throat
Optional Activities
- Enhance Your Journey - Boat Safari (speedboat experience getting close to the falls with views of the cascades)
Landmarks Iguazú Falls Devil's Throat - Day 6
Iguazú Falls to Buenos Aires
Morning is unscheduled so you can do whatever you want around Iguazú. Later you'll fly to Buenos Aires, settling into Argentina's lively capital.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
- Day 7
Buenos Aires
Start with a guided tour of Buenos Aires. Then you're visiting a traditional coffee house to sample coffee and Spanish pastries. In the evening, catch a tango show with passionate dancers performing the classic dance.
- Meals
- Dinner (Tango Show in Buenos Aires)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Buenos Aires
- Insider Experience - Traditional Coffee House (coffee and Spanish delicacies)
- Insider Experience - Tango Show in Buenos Aires
- Day 8
Buenos Aires to Ship
Transfer to your ship, MS Oosterdam, which stays docked in Buenos Aires overnight. You can settle into your cabin and explore the vessel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s MS Oosterdam)
- Day 9
Buenos Aires (At Sea)
Your cruise starts in Buenos Aires. Relax on the ship or take an optional excursion back into the city if you want more time exploring. Activities and excursions are bookable at various ports.
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions in Buenos Aires (available at own expense)
- Day 10
Montevideo, Uruguay
Wake to Montevideo, Uruguay's capital. From here you can check out the Old Town, take a day trip to Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay's oldest settlement), do wine tasting at Juanico Winery, or head to Punta del Este on the coast.
Optional Activities
- Tour of Montevideo's Old Town
- Visit to Colonia del Sacramento
- Lunch and wine-tasting at Juanico Winery
- Explore Punta del Este
Landmarks Colonia del Sacramento Punta del Este - Day 11
At Sea (Argentina's Coastline)
Cruise along Argentina's coast with time to relax on deck. The ship offers cooking classes, workshops, nature talks from BBC Earth experts, and afternoon tea.
- Meals
- Brunch (Afternoon tea)
Included Activities
- Onboard experiences: cooking demonstrations, workshops, and BBC Earth Experiences natural world presentations
- Afternoon tea service
- Day 12
At Sea (Bound for Falkland Islands)
A full day at sea as the ship heads toward the Falkland Islands. Use this time to rest, read, or enjoy whatever's happening onboard.
- Day 13
Falkland Islands (Stanley)
Arrive in Stanley, the Falkland Islands capital. The town has British history visible everywhere with red phone boxes and traditional pubs. Choose a historical tour or head out to see penguins at one of the world's largest rookeries with five species.
Optional Activities
- Historical tour of Stanley
- Wildlife activities and penguin viewing at one of the world's largest rookeries
Landmarks Stanley - Day 14
Strait of Magellan
Sail through the Strait of Magellan, the historic passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific before the Panama Canal existed. Ferdinand Magellan first went through here in 1520, and you'll experience this narrow waterway from your ship.
Landmarks Strait of Magellan - Day 15
Ushuaia, Argentina
Reach Ushuaia in Argentina, the world's southernmost town. Walk around the city, take a heritage train ride, or go on a 4WD safari into the wilderness depending on what appeals to you.
Optional Activities
- City walking tour of Ushuaia
- Heritage train ride
- 4WD wilderness safari
Landmarks Ushuaia 
- Day 16
Punta Arenas
Your cruise pulls into Punta Arenas after traveling through the Cockburn and Beagle channels, and from there you've got several directions you can head. If you're up for hiking and scenery, Torres del Paine National Park offers glaciers and peaks to explore throughout the day. Prefer something on the water? Sea kayaking gets you out on the channels where you'll see the landscape from a different angle. There's also a heritage walking tour if you want to learn about the area's history and culture, or you can spend the afternoon on Magdalena Island looking for wildlife like penguins and sea lions. Pick whichever fits your energy level and interests.
Included Activities
- Cruise via Cockburn and Beagle channels to Punta Arenas
Optional Activities
- Visit Torres del Paine National Park to discover glaciers and peaks
- Sea kayaking
- Heritage walking tour
- Wildlife tour on Magdalena Island
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Magdalena Island 
- Day 17
Cape Horn
Cruise around South America's southernmost point where Argentina and Chile meet. You'll see Hornos Island's treeless headland, a significant spot for ocean travelers.
Landmarks Cape Horn (Hornos Island) - Day 18
Canal Sarmiento
Navigate Canal Sarmiento, one of Patagonia's main channels. Watch glaciers flow into turquoise water while the Chilean mainland sits to the east and islands like Esperanza, Vancouver, and Piazzi flank to the west.
Landmarks Canal Sarmiento - Day 19
Chilean Fjords
Spend time sailing Chile's fjord region spanning about 1,500 kilometers. The ship winds through jagged coastline, fjords, and iceberg-filled bays backed by dramatic mountains.
- Day 20
Pío XI Glacier
Your ship passes Pío XI Glacier, the largest advancing glacier in the Southern Hemisphere. Onboard experts talk about what you're seeing as you take in the Patagonian landscape.
Included Activities
- Viewing of Pío XI Glacier with expert commentary from onboard experts
Landmarks Pío XI Glacier - Day 21
Puerto Montt, Chile
Arrive in Puerto Montt, Chile's gateway to lakes, volcanic landscapes, and national parks. Visit a 100-year-old German settlement or meet Indigenous Mapuche communities if you choose.
Optional Activities
- Visit to 100-year-old German settlement
- Meet Indigenous Mapuche communities
Landmarks Puerto Montt - Day 22
At Sea
A relaxing day at sea. Find your favorite spot on deck, watch the scenery go by, or stay inside and enjoy what's happening onboard.
- Day 23
San Antonio to Valparaíso to Santiago
Leave the ship in San Antonio and head to Valparaíso for a tour of the World Heritage center and the surrounding hills, then continue to Santiago, Chile's capital.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
Included Activities
- Tour of World Heritage-listed Valparaíso town centre
- Trip into the surrounding hills of Valparaíso
Landmarks Valparaíso 
- Day 24
Santiago
Take funicular and cable car rides around Santiago this morning. Walk through Plaza de Armas, go up San Cristóbal Hill for city views, and ride through Parque Metropolitano. After that the day is yours to rest or explore more.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Santiago by Funicular and Cable Car (guided tour exploring modern and historic sites, Plaza de Armas de Santiago, San Cristóbal Hill cable car, and Parque Metropolitano funicular)
Landmarks Plaza de Armas de Santiago San Cristóbal Hill Parque Metropolitano - Day 25
Santiago to Lima
Fly to Lima after breakfast and tour the historic center, seeing the 16th-century pink Church of Santo Domingo. Have lunch at a historic mansion in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a historic mansion)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MGallery Manto Hotel Lima)
Included Activities
- Tour of Lima's historic centre
- Visit to Iglesia de Santo Domingo
- Lunch at a historic mansion
Landmarks Iglesia de Santo Domingo - Day 26
Lima to Cusco to Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco, the old Inca capital. Travel to Chinchero in the Andes highlands for a traditional weaving demonstration, then head to your hotel in the Sacred Valley by the Vilcanota River. Dinner is at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight to Cusco
- Travel through Cusco to Chinchero
- Insider Experience - Traditional Weaving Demonstration (see how the region's colourful intricate textiles are created and meet local weavers)
- Insider Experience - Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel (stay at this premium hotel and wellness retreat on a 17th-century colonial hacienda with landscaped gardens)
- Dinner at the hotel
Landmarks Cusco Chinchero Vilcanota River - Day 27
Sacred Valley
Visit Pisac ruins sitting high above the valley with agricultural terraces and hundreds of Inca tombs carved into cliffs. Later, eat a home-cooked Andean meal at a local family's house. There's also an optional visit to Moray Terraces and Maras Salt Mines.
- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked Andean meal at a local family home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Pisac Ruins (visit the Inca archaeological site with impressive agricultural terracing, military structures, working water channels, and views of Inca tombs in the Kitamayo Gorge)
- Insider Experience - A Taste of the Sacred Valley (home-cooked Andean meal at a local family home)
Optional Activities
- Enhance Your Journey - Moray Terraces and Maras Salt Mines (discover the Inca site of Moray with circular terraces and visit the patchwork of salt ponds at Maras Salt Mines dating to pre-Inca civilisations)
Landmarks Pisac Ruins Kitamayo Gorge Moray Maras Salt Mines - Day 28
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Take a scenic train through the Urubamba River Valley with the Andes as a backdrop, passing waterfalls and forests. Arrive at Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the Lost City of the Incas, one of the New Seven Wonders.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El MaPi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Machu Picchu Train (scenic train journey through Urubamba River Valley with panoramic windows)
- Guided walking tour of Machu Picchu
Landmarks Machu Picchu Urubamba River Valley Andes Mountains 
- Day 29
Aguas Calientes to Cusco
Morning free to browse the Mercado de Artesanías craft market in Aguas Calientes. Later board the train back to Ollantaytambo, then a coach to Cusco. Evening brings Peruvian dinner and a traditional folklore show.
- Meals
- Dinner (Peruvian dinner with traditional folklore show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cusco)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Coach transfer to Cusco
- Peruvian dinner with traditional folklore show
Optional Activities
- Explore Mercado de Artesanias craft market
Landmarks Mercado de Artesanias Ollantaytambo - Day 30
Cusco
Start your day with a guided walk through Plaza de Armas, the heart of Cusco's historic center. From there, you'll head to Koricancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun, where you can see how the ancient stone walls were incorporated into the foundation of the Baroque Church and Convent of Santo Domingo. The stonework here really shows the blend of two different architectural periods. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace. If you're interested, optional cooking classes are available where you can learn traditional Peruvian dishes, or you might visit the planetarium for views of the night sky from high altitude. Either way, you'll have time to wander the city's narrow streets and get a feel for how Cusco sits between its Inca past and colonial present.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cusco)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cusco
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit Koricancha (Inca Temple of the Sun)
- Visit Church and Convent of Santo Domingo
Optional Activities
- Marcelo Batata Cooking Class - Learn to prepare four courses of Peruvian classics including Ceviche and Lomo Saltado, with Peruvian pisco sour
- Planetarium Cusco - Sky projection experience covering Incan constellations and Andean cosmology (approximately 1.5 hours), with optional telescope observation weather permitting
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Koricancha (Inca Temple of the Sun) Church and Convent of Santo Domingo - Day 31
Cusco to Puno
Coach to Puno on Lake Titicaca's shore. Stop in Andahuaylillas to see San Pedro Apóstol, a 16th-century baroque chapel called the Sistine Chapel of the Andes for its ornate interior. Enjoy a buffet lunch and arrive in Puno for your evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Hearty buffet lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puno)
Included Activities
- Visit to San Pedro Apóstol in Andahuaylillas
- Hearty buffet lunch
Landmarks Lake Titicaca San Pedro Apóstol Andahuaylillas 
- Day 32
Lake Titicaca
Cruise Lake Titicaca to the floating islands of the Indigenous Uros people. Visit Titino island and the community of Luquina to learn about their traditions and daily life. Have an Andean lunch in the community restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh Andean lunch in the community restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puno)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Meet with the Uros People (cruise to floating islands on Lake Titicaca, visit Titino and Luquina communities, learn about daily life and customs from locals, fresh Andean lunch in community restaurant)
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands - Day 33
Puno to Lima
Fly from Puno to Lima. You can visit the Larco Museum for pre-Columbian art and artifacts, or keep the afternoon free. Tonight's Farewell Dinner happens at Huaca Pucllana, set next to an illuminated adobe pyramid within an archaeological site.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner at Huaca Pucllana)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MGallery Manto Hotel Lima)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Farewell Dinner at Huaca Pucllana (dinner set within ruins of archaeological compound next to illuminated adobe pyramid)
Optional Activities
- Enhance Your Journey - Larco Museum (visit privately owned collection of pre-Columbian art, ceramics, and artefacts from across Peru)
Landmarks Larco Museum Huaca Pucllana - Day 34
Lima (Departure)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
