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Machu Picchu, Peru - October 10, 2019: The majestic Machu Picchu in golden light
Land and Small Ship Cruise

Antarctic Voyage with South American Discovery

2026

Small Ship Cruise

Antarctic Voyage with South American Discovery

Antarctic Voyage with South American Discovery

Journey through South America’s most amazing landscapes, incredible archaeological sites and iconic cities before boarding your luxury expedition ship for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. On Zodiac excursions get up close to icebergs, glaciers, whales, penguins and seals and learn about this pristine environment from your expedition team.

29 day Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary

Lima to Rio de Janeiro

29 days / 28 night Small Ship Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Lima

Day 2

Lima

Signature Experience

Day 3

Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley

Day 4

Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray

Signature Experience

Day 5

Machu Picchu

Signature Experience

Day 6

Machu Picchu, Cusco

Day 7

Cusco

Freedom of Choice

Day 8

Cusco, Lima

Signature Experience

Day 9

Lima, Buenos Aires

Day 10

Buenos Aires

Day 11

Buenos Aires

Day 12

Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Embark Antarctica Cruise

Signature Experience

Days 13 - 14

Drake Passage

Days 15 - 19

Antarctic Peninsula

Signature Experience

Days 20 - 21

Drake Passage

Day 22

Disembark Ship, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires

Day 23

Buenos Aires

Freedom of Choice

Day 24

Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls

Signature Experience

Day 25

Iguazú Falls

Signature Experience

Day 26

Iguazú Falls, Rio de Janeiro

Day 27

Rio de Janeiro

Day 28

Rio de Janeiro

Freedom of Choice

Day 29

Depart Rio de Janeiro

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

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

All internal flights within South America, including a return APT private charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Freedom of Choice inclusions in four locations
18 nights in luxury accommodation
10 nights aboard APT Antarctic charter Seabourn Venture with all beverages included
APT Tour Director and expedition team
Inclusions - Luxury dining – a total of 62 meals
Transfers, tipping, porterage and port charges

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique experiences are thoughtfully curated to take you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following highlights are just a taste of what we have prepared, especially for you.

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Luxury Inca Rail

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.

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Peruvian Paso Horse Show

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

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).

Team of unrecognizable Explorer returning to the Icebreaker Ship from a landing at the Antarctica Peninsula. Cruising with a Zodiac Dinghy through small drift ice and icebergs back to their exploration ship under sunny late morning sky. Antarctic Glaciers and Mountain Range in the background. Antarctica Peninsula, Antarctica
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Antarctic Peninsula

Delight in a unique itinerary which allows you to maximise your discovery of the enchanting Antarctic Peninsula, from thrilling Zodiac expeditions to enthralling shore landings.  

Iguazú Falls

Stay close to Iguazú Falls at the Gran Meliá Iguazú, the only hotel within Iguaçu National Park, Argentina.

What's On Board

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Cruise aboard the Seabourn Venture

Purpose-built and ultra-luxurious, this innovatively designed vessel cruises to remote locations and boasts exceptional dining experiences, a dedicated 24-person Expedition Team and an array of relaxation and wellness spaces. With a maximum of 264 guests on board and all-veranda, all ocean-front suites, there is no better way to travel through Northern Europe, the Arctic and Antarctica.

Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • 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 on your Antarctica cruise

  • Weather, water and local conditions may cause changes to Antarctica cruise

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