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Land and Small Ship Cruise

Antarctic Voyage with South America and Galápagos Islands

2026

Small Ship Cruise

Antarctic Voyage with South America and Galápagos Islands

Antarctic Voyage with South America and Galápagos Islands

This epic adventure will take you deep into some of the world’s most unique and pristine environments. Spend time discovering the wildlife of the Galápagos Islands, travel through South America’s most incredible cities and landscapes, then embark on an Antarctic expedition of a lifetime in true luxury.

GuayaquilRio de Janeiro
36 Days Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary

To view the itinerary in greater depth, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list to unveil its details. Discover daily activities, immersive experiences and insider local tips that make your travel unforgettable.

Guayaquil to Rio de Janeiro

36 days / 35 night Small Ship Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Guayaquil

Day 2

Guayaquil, Galápagos Islands

Day 3

Galápagos Islands

Day 4

Galápagos Islands

Day 5

Galápagos Islands, Quito

Day 6

Quito

Day 7

Quito

Freedom of Choice

Day 8

Quito, Lima

Day 9

Lima

Signature Experience

Day 10

Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley

Day 11

Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray

Signature Experience

Day 12

Machu Picchu

Signature Experience

Day 13

Machu Picchu, Cusco

Day 14

Cusco

Freedom of Choice

Day 15

Cusco, Lima

Signature Experience

Day 16

Lima, Buenos Aires

Day 17

Buenos Aires

Day 18

Buenos Aires

Day 19

Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Embark Antarctica Cruise

Signature Experience

Days 20 - 21

Drake Passage

Days 22 - 26

Antarctic Peninsula

Signature Experience

Days 27 - 28

Drake Passage

Day 29

Disembark Ship, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires

Day 30

Buenos Aires

Freedom of Choice

Day 31

Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls

Signature Experience

Day 32

Iguazú Falls

Signature Experience

Day 33

Iguazú Falls, Rio de Janeiro

Day 34

Rio de Janeiro

Day 35

Rio de Janeiro

Freedom of Choice

Day 36

Depart Rio de Janeiro

Stay/Stop name (no. of nights)
Coach/Vehicle
Flight (included)
Rail
Cruise

Trip Notes

  • Enquire for solo traveller pricing  

  • Prices include all internal flights within South America, port charges and gratuities 

  • Flights to and from South America are not included 

  • Travel insurance is mandatory for Ecuador and your Antarctica cruise 

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change. Weather, water and local conditions may cause changes to Antarctica and Galápagos cruises 

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