We are set to depart Sydney on LAN CHILE LA800 at 09:25 on 27th January for Santiago. We have a very stopover in Santiago before we board LAN CHILE LA445 for Buenos Aires, touching down at 17:40 local time on the 27th January.

Welcome to Chile. On arrival you will be met by a Scenic Tour Representative and transferred to your hotel in Santiago - Grand Hyatt

Today on your included tour visit plaza de Armas, Mondea’s Palace and the Cerro San Cristobal for an included ride on the funicular railway to the top for magnificent views over the city.

This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight

Welcome to Quito, the capital of Ecuador.

On your included tour you will discover the historic centre and visit the monument that marks the Equatorial Line at zero latitude. Dine tonight in the elegant La Belle Epoque restaurant with stunning views of the historic centre.

Mindo Cloud Forest

Take an included flight to the Galapagos Islands. On arrival meet your crew as you board our luxurious all suite cruise ship, the mv Galapagos Explorer II. The sailing schedule is flexible in order to take advantage of the different conditions. Each evening join your expert guides and expedition leader to discuss the next day’s excursions.

Each day you will visit two different areas, and depending on the season you will have the chance to observe the magnificent frigate birds, the unique blue footed boobies, the famous giant tortoises, the Galapagos sea lions and the unusual marine and land iguanas

Cruise the Galapagos Islands

Cruise the Galapagos Islands

After a last morning excursion you will disembark and take an included flight to Quito then only Lima.

Scenic freechoice activity, choose from 1) a walking tour of the historic centre, 2) tour Pachacamac Ruins, 3) visit Huallamarca ruins and Museo Larco or 4) relaxing spa treatment. Tonight enjoy and choose from 1) Astrid y Gaston or 2) Malabar Restaurant.

Take an included flight this afternoon to the remote city of Iquitos where you will be met by the crew of the mv Aria and board the mv Aria. Settle into your handsomely appointed suite and enjoy a welcome briefing by your Cruise Director. Then enjoy some fine South American wine and world class cuisine, created with the freshest local products.

A luxury cruise into the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve takes you into the heart of this untouched natural wilderness, with a flexible sailing schedule designed to take advantage of the best conditions each day. You will explore the remote Amazon River tributaries, spot monkeys and birds whilst walking along a jungle trail, visit local villages and meet with native Amazonians who are delighted to share their culture, traditions and folklore with you led by one of the knowledgeable naturalist guides.

Cruising the Amazon

Take a final excursion followed by lunch on board then farewell your crew and take away fantastic memories of this luxury expedition. Then visit the Manatee Rescue Centre and have the chance to feed the baby manatees by hand. Then take an included flight to Lima.

Scenic freechoice activity, choose from 1) a walking tour of the historic centre, 2) tour Pachacamac Ruins, 3) visit Huallamarca ruins and Museo Larco or 4) relaxing spa treatment. Tonight a private supper.

Included flight to Cuzco and then travel to the lower altitude Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the privately owned Hacienda Huayoccari to enjoy a delicious lunch freshly prepared from the Hacienda’s own produce.

Included walking tour of Ollantaytambo. Visit the community school supported by Scenic Tours

Included free choice activity, choose from 1) in Chinchero, visit a local family; 2) at Pisac, tour the Inca ruins and the markets; 3) see the ruins of Moray and the Inca salt pans or 4) Peruvian Paso horse ranch. Tonight enjoy a private performance by local musicians over supper.

Included rail journey to Machu Picchu. A highlight is your included full day visit to the ‘lost city of the Incas’.

Included free choice activity, choose from 1) spa treatment at Aqlla Spa, 2) visit the Museum of Machu Picchu. Marvel at the spectacular views of the Andes from the glass dome carriages on board the Vistadome train. Continue to Cuzco by coach.

Included walking tour of Cuzco and the ruins of Sacsayhuaman. Included dinner to choose from 1) Andean fusion cuisine at Limo Restaurant or 2) a la carte dinner at El Tupay Restaurant or 3) fine dining at MAP Cafe

Day at leisure

One of the great rail journeys of the world is on board the Andean Explorer for a full day journey to Lake Titicaca. Relax in the comfortable coaches and step into the open air observation car to take photographs of the magnificent Andes Mountains. On arrival into Puno, the train will stop at your hotel, which is set beside the lake.

Included excursion to the unique floating islands of Uros where your expert local guide will introduce you to the communities. Take an included flight to Lima.

Late morning take an included flight direct to Iguazu Falls and then transfer to your luxurious hotel.

Included tour of the majestic Brazilian side of the falls. Travel up river and come close to the base of the ‘three musketeers’ falls. Soar over the magnificent falls on your helicopter flightseeing trip.

Cross the border for your included tour of the Argentinean side of the falls. Take an  included flight to Buenos Aires

Included city tour showcasing the highlights including the colourful districts of La Boca and San Telmo. Dinner at a Tango Show

Included activity choose from 1) a visit to an estancia (ranch); or 2) cruise the Tigre River, or 3) private tour of Teatro Colon or 4) visit the El Zanjon underground tunnels. This evening enjoy a cocktail party.

Choose another free choice tour today

Included flight to the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro where your hotel has a fabulous location on Ipanema Beach. Dinner at a live samba music venue and tapas.

Ride the cogwheel railway to the top of Corcovado Mountain to see the ‘Christ’ statue. Visit the Sambodromo, the home of the famous Carnival Parade and try on some of the colourful costumes. Then take an included ride on the cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Today cruise Guanabara Bay. Tonight farewell at a private dinner.

Tour ends and transfers to the airport.