- 18 nights in premium accommodation
- 14-night cruise through the spectacular Chilean Fjords aboard Holland America Line's Oosterdam
- 68 meals – 32 breakfasts, 16 lunches and 20 dinners
- Explore 16 towns, villages and cities
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director (Days 1-7 and 22-23) and expert local guides
- BBQ dinner and caipirinha in Rio de Janeiro
- Enjoy an authentic Argentinian dinner and see a tango show in Buenos Aires
- Travel aboard the premium class Machu Picchu train to World-Heritage listed Machu Picchu
- Cruise amid the reed islands of Lake Titicaca
Highlights of South America and Chilean Fjords Cruise
Trip Type: Land Journey , Rail Journey , Ocean Cruise
Argentina
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33 D
Starts From:
NZD 20,595.00 /Person
33 days, 68 meals. This is the ultimate way to cover South America. From Rio de Janeiro’s...
Highlights of South America and Chilean Fjords Cruise
33 days, 68 meals. This is the ultimate way to cover South America. From Rio de Janeiro’s beaches to Chile’s glaciers and from Santiago to the Sacred Valley, this continent’s wow-factor is evident wherever you go.
On arrival in Rio de Janeiro today, check into your hotel before enjoying time to recharge or stroll along the stunning Copacabana beachfront. Join a Welcome Reception tonight.
Accommodation
Three Nights, Rio de Janeiro, JW Marriott Rio
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer at Corcovado Mountain. Later, take a sunset cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. Dine out for this evening’s Insider Experience.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Enjoy a full day to relax or explore in Rio de Janeiro at your leisure. Perhaps set sail around Guanabara Bay (additional expense).
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Fly from Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls, a system of 275 falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil. On the Brazilian side, experience the majesty of World Heritage-listed Iguacu National Park during a half-day tour. Walk through the spectacular subtropical rainforest and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the falls.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Iguazu Falls, Mercure Iguazu
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
On the Argentinian side, ride the Rainforest Ecological Train to a series of walkways and viewing points. This narrow-gauge train stops at several locations including one that leads to the 82-metre-high Devil’s Throat, one of the most spectacular falls of the region.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Enjoy the morning relaxing at leisure or admire stunning birds on an Enhance Your Journey experience (additional expense), before you fly to Buenos Aires.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Buenos Aires, Palladio Hotel Buenos Aires MGallery
- Breakfast
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Enjoy a guided city tour including a visit to the colourful La Boca region and the neighbourhood of Palermo followed by an Insider Experience.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Transfer to Holland America Line’s MS Oosterdam for a cruise through the South American passage. Your ship remains docked overnight.
Accommodation
14 Nights, Holland America Line’s MS Oosterdam
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
As part of your Holland America Line cruise, an extensive range of activities and excursions are on offer at every port (own expense). On waking in Buenos Aires today, you may choose to relax on board or perhaps set off to explore the city further on an excursion.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Wake to views of Uruguay’s capital Montevideo. Here, perhaps take a tour of the city’s Old Town or explore the quaint streets of World Heritage-listed Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay’s oldest town. Alternatives include lunch and wine-tasting at Juanico Winery or a trip down the coast to explore Punta del Este, known as the Saint-Tropez of Uruguay.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Enjoy the ever-changing scenery as you glide along the Argentinian coastline. Make use of your ship’s premium facilities, and perhaps select from a range of onboard experiences including cooking demonstrations, workshops and natural world presentations with BBC Earth Experiences. Afternoon tea is served daily.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
More time at sea bound for the Falkland Islands means further time to relax into your journey.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Disembark in Port Stanley today, the Falkland Islands’ remote capital. The Falklands were first colonised by the British in 1765, a history that is evident in everything from the scarlet phone boxes to the pubs. Perhaps take a historical tour or join one of the many wildlife activities available. You might like to see a range of penguins, including Magellanic, gentoo and king penguins, at home in one of the world’s largest rookeries.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Before the Panama Canal, only the Strait of Magellan linked the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by boat. This important route was first traversed by Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan in 1520 during a Spanish expedition to the East Indies. Today, it’s your turn to cruise this stunning stretch of water.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
A cruise around the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, via the Cockburn and Beagle channels, brings you to Punta Arenas. Just a short flight away, perhaps discover the glaciers and peaks of World Heritage-listed Torres del Paine National Park. Alternatively, go sea kayaking, take a heritage walking tour or set off on a wildlife tour on Magdalena Island.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Back in Argentina, arrive in Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost town. Here, activities include city walking tours, a heritage train ride and a 4WD wilderness safari.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Cruise around South America’s most southerly point, where Argentina and Chile converge. Take in views of the treeless headland on Hornos Island.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Cruise the Canal Sarmiento today, one of the main channels in Patagonia, where glaciers descend into turquoise waters. With the Chilean mainland to the east and the islands of Esperanza, Vancouver and Piazzi flanking the channel to the west, the scenery is spectacular.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Chile’s fjord region sprawls some 1,500 kilometres. Today, your ship will not sail in a straight line, it will meander along the jagged coast, through fjords and iceberg-strewn bays fringed by mountains.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Arrive in the Chilean town of Puerto Montt, considered the gateway to the region’s lakes, volcanic landscapes, and national parks. While ashore, among other excursions available, you might like to visit a unique 100-year-old German settlement or meet the Indigenous communities of Mapuche people.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Enjoy a final day at sea. Retreat to your favourite spot on board or stand on deck and savour the views for the last time.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Disembark in San Antonio and travel to Valparaiso for a tour of the World Heritage-listed town centre and a trip into the surrounding hills. Then continue to the Chilean capital of Santiago.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Santiago, Pullman El Bosque
- Breakfast
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
This morning, see Santiago’s modern and historic sites on a guided discovery. Then enjoy time to relax or explore as you like.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
After breakfast, fly to Peru’s capital, Lima. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation
Lima, Wyndham Costa del Sol
- Breakfast
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Wake early this morning and fly to the World Heritage-listed city of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. Travel through Cusco to Chinchero, a city located in the stunning Andean highlands. See how the colourful fabrics of Peru are created during a traditional weaving demonstration.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Aranwa Sacred Valley
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Today explore the Ollantaytambo ruins, a unique Inca archaeological site before visiting a local family home for lunch.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Farewell the Sacred Valley this morning bound for Machu Picchu aboard your train. On arrival, you’ll set off to join a guided walking tour of the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Accommodation
Aguas Calientes, El MaPi Hotel
- Breakfast
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
With the morning free, you might like to step out and wander around the colourful stalls of the Mercado de Artesanias craft market in Aguas Calientes. Later today, you will re-board the Machu Picchu Train for a wonderful journey to Ollantaytambo station, before a coach returns you to Cusco. Enjoy a delicious Peruvian dinner and traditional folklore show at a local restaurant this evening.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Cusco, Hilton Garden Inn
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
A guided walking tour through Cusco today will take you to the city’s historic heart, the Plaza de Armas. During your tour you will visit the sacred site of Koricancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun, thought to be the most important temple of the Inca Empire. Ruined during the 16th century, today its stonework forms the foundations of the baroque Church and Convent of Santo Domingo. Following the tour, the afternoon is yours to absorb the atmosphere of this city at your own leisure.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Take a coach to the city of Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Along the way, you will stop at the small town of Andahuaylillas to visit San Pedro Apostol, a small Baroque chapel built in the 16th century that is called the Sistine Chapel of the Andes owing to a dazzlingly ornate interior of murals and decorations. You will also stop for a hearty lunch. On arrival in Puno, this evening is at your leisure.
Accommodation
Two Nights, GHL Lago Titicaca
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Your Lake Titicaca excursion starts with a visit to one of the forty floating Uros islands, Titino before reaching the unspoiled community of Luquina. Locals in this lesser-known area are not visited by mass tourism yet. The locals will introduce you to the daily activities and customs of a Quechua community. A simple but fresh Andean lunch is served then in the community’s restaurant, Luquina, on the shores of Lake Titicaca and providing some of the best views of the lake.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Fly from Puno to Lima this morning and undertake a tour of Lima’s historic centre, admire the Iglesia de Santo Domingo. Built in the 16th century, this pink convent is also the resting place for three Peruvian saints. Tonight, enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner.
Accommodation
Lima, Hilton Garden Miraflores
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
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Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
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Prices include tipping, transfers and all internal flights (including airport taxes which are subject to change), as per itinerary
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Please note, your cruise (Days 8-22) will not be escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director
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Flights to and from South America are not included
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Tour operates in reverse, please refer to ISTHR33 on our website for details. Dates and itinerary subject to change
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Prices are for land/cruise/rail and flights as specified only
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Destination Details
Argentina
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33 D
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Trip Finishes:
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Countries Visited:
Brazil
Brazil
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