Overview
Finish:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Unearth the jewels of Antarctica and South America. Cruise through the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands, explore fascinating mainland capitals in depth, and find remote wonders including the iconic Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Then tick off the bucket list with a 10-night, once-in-a-lifetime cruise to the otherworldly Antarctic Peninsula.
Spend time at the Larco Museum, which is housed within an 18th century viceroy’s mansion. Here, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of its fascinating Peruvian artefacts before adjourning to the museum’s bougainvillea-covered gardens for lunch.
Venture into the hills of the Sacred Valley and be welcomed by the Misminay community, who will demonstrate traditional weaving techniques, revealing how South America’s colourful materials are created by hand. You’ll then sit down for a lunch of quintessential Peruvian specialities.
Board the luxury Inca Rail First Class train and travel through the scenic Sacred Valley en route to Machu Picchu, delighting in the magnificent views and savouring a delicious Andean-inspired lunch on board along the way.
Pay a visit to a private hacienda, which showcases the nation’s regional traditions. Sit down to a lunch of traditional South American fare and enjoy a Peruvian Paso horse show.
Take a tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park, where you can experience the rugged natural beauty of Argentina’s southern tip. If you’re lucky, you may spot a roaming guanaco (a close relative of the llama).
What's Included
- All internal flights within South America, including a return APT private charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- 10 nights aboard APT Antarctic charter Seabourn Venture with all beverages included
- Three-night cruise in the Galapagos Islands aboard MC Hermes
- Freedom of Choice inclusions in four locations
- 17 nights in luxury accommodation
- APT Tour Director and expedition team
- Luxury dining - a total of 72 meals
- Transfers, tipping, porterage and port charges