Buenos Aires, Patagonian Fjords & Magdalena Island — Coastlines of Distinction

Buenos Aires

For your added comfort, an English-speaking guide will be awaiting your arrival outside of Customs with personalized signage. Your representative will then lead you to your private driver and accompany you to your accommodation.. Once the home of the 20th-century Argentine aristocracy, Recoleta offers an array of elegant wonders to explore. Join your private guide for a walking tour of this affluent neighborhood, brimming with Parisian-inspired architecture and regal splendor. Your starting point is the Plaza San Martín, located in the heart of Buenos Aires. Here you'll see some of the city's most impressive buildings, once home to the Argentine elite. Take in views of the former Palacio Paz, which nowadays houses the Military Society, the Palacio Anchorena, that presently hosts the Ministry of Foreign Affaires, and the Palacio Haedo, now used by the National Parks Administration. Your tour continues with a visit to the monumental Retiro Railway Station, its designed inspired by French Academic influences. Stroll along the elegant Arroyo Street, home to some of the finest art galleries in the city. Continue along Alvear Avenue, a sort of smaller-scale Champs Elysées. Once here, marvel at the sumptuous French-styled palaces, such as the Ortíz Basualdo Palace, now known as the French Embassy, and the Pereda Palace, which now houses the Brazilian Embassy.

Accommodation: Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta (B) (Superior Room)

Buenos Aires

Set out with your private English-speaking guide for an immersive bike tour through Buenos Aires, seeing the city from a unique perspective. Learn about the city's history while riding along bike paths and experiencing the bustling surroundings. Visit an assortment of trendy and historic neighborhoods including El Puerto, la Reserva Ecológica, La Boca, San Telmo, and Plaza San Matrín.. Have a special night out in Buenos Aires and enjoy an exclusive Tango show and dinner at Gala Tango! You will be picked up at your hotel in a private vehicle by a professional driver and a bilingual tour guide. Gala Tango offers you one of the best shows in Buenos Aires and a Gourmet  À la carte dinner consisting of grilled Argentinian meat and international dishes accompanied by great wines from Mendoza. A brief (15 minutes) Tango lesson will also be available to guests arriving early.

Accommodation: Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta (B) (Superior Room)

Buenos Aires

Leave the cosmopolitan style of Buenos Aires behind to experience an authentic Argentinian estancia. Offering a true respite in the heart of the Pampa, La Bamba de Areco invites you to unwind amid the remote elegance of a colonial estate. On arrival, enjoy welcome drinks accompanied by empanadas and choripans before indulging in a delicious asado lunch. In the afternoon, opt to relax at the pool, enjoy a stroll in the park, saddle up for some horseback riding, or engage in one of the other numerous activities offered at this estancia. As the day draws to a close, enjoy an English style high tea before returning to Buenos Aires.

Accommodation: Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta (B) (Superior Room)

Buenos Aires, Ushuaia

Board a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Approximate travel time is 3.5 hrs. Please note that the flights are not included in the price and must be purchased separately.. Enjoy time at leisure unwinding at Arakur's spectacular retreat. The indoor heated pool, outdoor huts, kids pool, watersports, outstanding lobby and bar are all waiting to be experienced. Active adventurers can take advantage of the many paths that run through Cerro Alarkén nature reserve. Head out on the trek that is right for you, choosing between different levels of difficulty to visit the Rio Chico Waterfall, Arroyo Grande meadows, Cortes Hill, Vinciguerra Glacier or Reserva Natural Cerro Alarken. The fitness center is also worth a visit as it is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and views to keep you inspired.

Accommodation: Arakur Resort & Spa (B) (Superior Sea View), Buenos Aires

Ushuaia

Venture into Argentina's legendary rugged playground in a private tour through beautiful Tierra del Fuego National Park. Sprawling across 18,000 square miles, this atmospheric landscape is home to ocean views, remote stretches of forests and rugged mountains. The biological richness of the Tierra del Fuego Island is simply stunning. Red foxes, cauquenes, ducks, Patagonian wood peckers and more than 90 species of birds are all part of the Fuegian fauna. The forest is formed by lengas, guindos, ñires and valleys of peat and lichens. Ensenada Bay, Lake Roca and Lapataia Bay (the end of the Pan-American Highway that connects Alaska and Tierra del Fuego) give color to this unique place where you can still find reminders of the ancestral inhabitants: the yámanas.

Accommodation: Arakur Resort & Spa (B) (Superior Sea View), Ushuaia

Ushuaia, Patagonia Cruise

Enjoy a two hour private guided orientation tour across the southernmost city in the world, led by an expert guide who will help you to discover some of the wonderful treasures of Ushuaia including panoramic viewpoints, historical sites, and of course, the local people. The excursion will depart from your hotel and begins downtown. After admiring the contrast between modern buildings and the typical wooden houses with gable roofs, the tour continues at the old Casa de Gobierno (Government Office of Tierra del Fuego) and at Nuestra Señora de la Merced Church, which was built in 1894, and was inaugurated in 1898. The tour then winds down with your final visit to the Saint Christopher Vessel, which came to rest in its current spot in Ushuaia Bay in 1953. The St. Christopher was brought to Ushuaia to raise the remains of the Monte Cervantes ship, a German vessel that floundered on the rocks in the Beagle Channel in 1930. At the end of your tour you will be brought back to your hotel where you can spend the rest of the day exploring at leisure or relaxing in your hotel.. Meet your English-speaking guide and driver for a private pier transfer.. Welcome aboard! Take some time to get settled in to your stateroom and to explore the ship. A welcome toast and introduction by the Captain and his crew will take place before sailing south immediately after. The next four nights will take you through the mythical Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan to explore one of the most breathtaking wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia, including the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago.. Your Patagonian expedition delivers a number of exclusive inclusions for a memorable cruise experience. Your expedition sails through one of the few uninhabited areas of the planet, promoting an exclusive, non-massive or invasive tourism, accompanied by expert guides, trained to inform and instruct guests on a scientific basis. A unique experience, which combines a premium all-inclusive service, the best standards in hospitality and fascinating field expeditions, all based on an operation that prioritizes, above all, sustainability and safety. Daily lectures are included as your guides will pass on their knowledge of glaciology, flora and fauna, geography, history, and the evolution of the landscapes you travel through. They will share this knowledge on board through thematic lectures that complement and deepen what is discovered and experienced during the expeditions. Indulge in premium gastronomy with various breakfast, lunch and dinner options, along with a 24/7 cafeteria service, combining the best local ingredients in an international gastronomic proposal that prioritizes variety, quality and excellence.  Enjoy unlimited wine, liquor and beverage menu during lunch and dinner or at the bar, open from 10 am to midnight. WI-FI is not available onboard.

Accommodation: M/V Stella Australis (BLD) (Cabin AA), Ushuaia

Cape Horn, Patagonia Cruise

Today you will be sailing through Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to reach Cape Horn National Park, where weather permitting, you shall go ashore. The legendary Cape Horn was discovered in 1616 and is a sheer 1,394-foot high rocky promontory. For many years, it was an important navigation route between the Pacific and the Atlantic. It has been referred to as the ‘End of the Earth’, a park that has been declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2005. In the afternoon, you will go ashore at historical Wulaia Bay, originally the site of one of the region’s largest Yamana aboriginal settlements. Charles Darwin landed there in 1833 during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. Here you'll take an enchanted walk through the Magellan Forest of lengas, coigües, canelos, ferns, and other endemic vegetation, to reach a panoramic viewpoint. Depending on seasonality, your intended daily stops may be reversed.

Accommodation: M/V Stella Australis (BLD) (Cabin AA), Cape Horn

Pia Glacier, Patagonia Cruise

In the morning, you will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord. You will make a trip to the viewpoint from where you will see the iconic glacier, whose main peak extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. During the afternoon in the zodiac boats, you will navigate between high rocky walls until reaching the Porter Glacier.

Accommodation: M/V Stella Australis (BLD) (Cabin AA), Pia Glacier

Patagonia Cruise, Magdalena Island

You will disembark at Magdalena Island first thing in the morning if weather conditions are suitable. On the island, you'll have the opportunity to see a huge colony of Magellanic penguins. This excursion is replaced by a landing on Marta Island in September and April, where South American sea lions can be sighted from Zodiac boats. Following this you will arrive in Punta Arenas, disembarking at approximately 12:30 PM.

Accommodation: M/V Stella Australis (BLD) (Cabin AA), Patagonia Cruise

Santiago, Punta Arenas

This morning, bid a fond farewell to your crew as you disembark, taking memories of your incredible journey with you.. Enjoy a private pier transfer with professional English speaking guide and driver.. Board a direct flight from Punta Arenas to Santiago. Approximate travel time is three hours and 30 minutes. Your flight may operate with a stop in Puerto Montt. Please note that flights are not included in the price and must be purchased separately.. To ensure your comfort, an English-speaking guide will be waiting for you outside of Customs holding a sign with your name on it. This representative will direct you to your awaiting vehicle and driver, and accompany you to your hotel to assist with check-in.

Accommodation: Hotel Magnolia (B) (Superior Room), Santiago

Santiago

Lacking the international recognition that the mouth-watering Novoandina cuisine of Lima or the extravagant asado barbecues of Buenos Aires command, tonight you will discover that the Chilean capital of Santiago deserves a seat at the table of gastronomic excellence. Reservations will be made in advance at the restaurant of your choice, and round-trip transportation in a private vehicle will also be provided. Our Destination Experts top recommendations for fine dining in Santiago include: Borago, Aqui esta Coco, Osaka, and Cuerovaca. Please note: Your meal is not included and will be paid for on location. Reservations are confirmed at the time of booking and are subject to availability.

Accommodation: Hotel Magnolia (B) (Superior Room), Santiago

Santiago

Join your professional driver and English-speaking guide for a private airport transfer.