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Land, River and Ocean Cruise

Best of South America with Amazon and Galápagos Cruises

2025

Land Tour

Best of South America with Amazon and Galápagos Cruises

Best of South America with Amazon and Galápagos Cruises

Dive into the heart of Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Peru. Explore the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, sail through the Galápagos Islands and be awestruck by Iguazú Falls, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Plus stays in Santiago, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Cusco and Lima.

30 day Land Tour

Itinerary

30 days / 29 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Santiago

Day 2

Santiago, Valparaíso

Signature Experience

Day 3

Santiago

Freedom of Choice

Day 4

Santiago, Buenos Aires

Day 5

Buenos Aires

Signature Experience

Day 6

Buenos Aires

Freedom of Choice

Day 7

Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls

Signature Experience

Day 8

Iguazú Falls

Freedom of Choice

Day 9

Iguazú Falls, Rio de Janeiro

Day 10

Rio de Janeiro

Day 11

Rio de Janeiro

Freedom of Choice

Day 12

Rio de Janeiro, Lima

Day 13

Lima

Signature Experience

Day 14

Lima, Sacred Valley

Day 15

Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray

Signature Experience

Day 16

Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

Signature Experience

Day 17

Machu Picchu, Cusco

Day 18

Cusco

Freedom of Choice

Day 19

Cusco, Lima, Iquitos, Amazon Cruise

Day 20

Amazon Cruise

Day 21

Amazon Cruise

Day 22

Amazon Cruise

Day 23

Amazon Cruise, Lima

Day 24

Lima, Guayaquil

Day 25

Guayaquil, Galápagos Islands

Day 26

Galápagos Islands

Day 27

Galápagos Islands

Day 28

Galápagos Islands

Day 29

Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil

Day 30

Depart Guayaquil

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Cruise Stay (no. of nights)
Cruise
Extensions (no. of nights)

Trip Inclusions

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

21 nights in luxury accommodation
A total of eight nights cruising through the Amazon rainforest in Peru and the Galapagos Islands
Enjoy the finest regional dining – a total of 60 meals
Services of an expert APT Tour Director and local guides
Travel to Valparaiso for a guided discovery of the historic quarter, a funicular ride and a delicious lunch at a local vineyard
Experience a stay within Iguaçu National Park in Brazil
Relish an authentic lunch and a Peruvian Paso horse show in Lima at a private hacienda
Board Inca Rail’s First Class Train and travel through forested landscapes to the lost Inca citadel of Machu Picchu
Board Inca Rail’s First Class Train and travel through forested landscapes to the lost Inca citadel of Machu Picchu

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.

World Heritage city, colorful buildings and harbour
Valparaiso, Chile - 22 January 2023: Cars on the steep track of Funicular railway in Valparaiso Chile.

Valparaíso Funicular Ride

Explore this World Heritage-listed city’s historic quarter, then enjoy a funicular ride and take in brilliant views of Valparaíso’s vibrant buildings and port.

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People eating Pulpo a la Gallega with potatoes. Galician octopus dishes. Famous dishes from Galicia, Spain.

Tango Demonstration and Tapas

Delve into the heart of Argentinean tradition and local culture as you witness a vivacious tango demonstration accompanied with a selection of authentic tapas.

The Belmond Hotel das Cataratas at the Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil in the rainforrest of the Iguazu National Park.

Belmond Hotel das Cataratas

As the only hotel in Brazil’s Iguaçu National Park, this Belmond property combines elegance and luxury with off-the-grid charm, ideally situated within sight and sound of the incredible Iguazú Falls. Enjoy a two-night stay in this opulent hotel and revel in the property’s unrivalled location.

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Smiling barman holding a glass filled with  Caipirinha cocktail with a straw.

Sommelier-Guided Cachaça Tasting

Indulge in a cachaça tasting at your hotel, which boasts one of the largest cachaça collections in Brazil. In celebration of Brazil’s national spirit, which is well known as the key ingredient in the Caipirinha cocktail, a cachaça sommelier will lead you on a delightful journey of flavours.

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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.

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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.

Salinas de Maras near Cusco, salt extraction in Peru

World Heritage-listed Salt Mines of Maras.

See the glistening salt pools spill over the terraced slopes at the World Heritage-listed Salt Mines of Maras. Visit the circular Moray Inca terraces archaeological site. 

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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.

What's On Board

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Come aboard the Delfin III

Discover the Peruvian Amazon in luxury on a river cruise aboard the Delfin III with APT Luxury Travel. There is nothing grander than waking to stunning scenery at your window and meeting friendly locals in communities found along the riverbank.

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Come aboard the La Pinta

Cruise the Galápagos Islands on the sleek Yacht La Pinta, a luxury vessel with some of the largest cabins in the region.

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.

What our customers are saying

Each country was so unique, it really felt like we were travelling into different worlds. To see South America in such comfort was brilliant... I wouldn't hesitate going back with APT - thank you.

South America

We walked where the Incas walked, we dined with a local family, went to a local school, shopped in the markets, danced in the streets and sang on floating islands. Without doubt it is the best tour we have ever done.

South America

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change 

  • Prices include transfers, meals, accommodation, porterage, all flights within South America as per itinerary (including airport taxes which are subject to change) and gratuities 

  • Flights to and from South America are not included 

  • Service of an APT Tour Director on Amazon cruise, in Ecuador and the Galapagos is subject to minimum number

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