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Antarctic Voyage with Galápagos and Peru

2026

Small Ship Cruise

Antarctic Voyage with Galápagos and Peru

Antarctic Voyage with Galápagos and Peru

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.

31 day Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary

31 days / 30 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

Depart Buenos Aires

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Flight (included)
Rail
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
17 nights in luxury accommodation
10 nights aboard APT Antarctic charter Seabourn Venture with all beverages included
APT Tour Director and expedition team
Three-night cruise in the Galápagos Islands aboard MC Hermes
Luxury dining – a total of 72 meals
Transfers, tipping, porterage and port charges

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking 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 experiences are just a taste of what we have prepared especially for you.

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Larco Museum

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. 

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Traditional Weaving

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.

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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).

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.

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Come aboard the MC Hermes

Set sail through the otherworldly Galápagos Islands aboard the brand-new, luxurious MC Hermes. Delight in the world-class onboard facilities after each thrilling day of sightseeing through this precious ecosystem, all guided with the expertise of an experienced and dedicated Expedition Team.

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

  • 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 

  • Enquire for solo traveller pricing 

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

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