Highlights of Chile and Argentina

Day 1 London Heathrow to Buenos Aires

Fly overnight from London Heathrow with British Airways to Buenos Aires. (N)

Day 2 Arrive Buenos Aires

Arrive into Buenos Aires in the morning where you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. (N)

Accommodation in Buenos Aires: Sofitel Hotel (or similar)

Day 3 Buenos Aires

Take a guided tour through this cosmopolitan city divided into barrios or neighbourhoods, each different, yet full of character. Visit the Plaza de Mayo, the main square in the heart of the city, the bohemian quarter of San Telmo, the colourful port area of La Boca and the famous Recoleta cemetery, where Eva Peron is buried. (B)

Accommodation in Buenos Aires: Sofitel Hotel (or similar)

Day 4 Buenos Aires to Santiago – by air

Fly to Santiago today. (B)

Accommodation in Santiago: Singular Hotel (or similar)

Day 5 Santiago

Today take a sightseeing tour through the main streets of Santiago's civic centre with its many different architectural styles. (B).

Accommodation in Santiago: Singular Hotel (or similar)

Day 6 Santiago to Calama – by air

Early morning fly north to Calama and on arrival drive to San Pedro in the heart of the Atacama Desert. The highest, driest desert in the world contains volcanoes, salt flats, geysers and spectacular scenery. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in San Pedro: Altiplanico Hotel (or similar)

Days 7 - 8 San Pedro

From your base at the Altiplanico Hotel explore the Atacama's surreal landscapes and archaeological sites such as the geysers and spurting fumaroles at Tatio, the vast salt lakes and decaying ghost towns. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in San Pedro: Altiplanico Hotel (or similar)

Day 9 Calama to Santiago – by air

Return by air to Santiago for an overnight stay. (B)

Accommodation in Santiago: Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal (or similar)

Day 10 Santiago to Punta Arenas – by air/ Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine – 345kms

Fly to Punta Arenas and on arrival proceed to Torres Del Paine National Park. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Torres Del Paine National Park: Hostería Las Torres (or similar)

Days 11 - 12 Torres del Paine

Chile's Torres del Paine National Park is the most recognized symbol of Patagonia. This remote and beautiful area encompasses mountains, glaciers and lakes and is a habitat for guanaco, condor and the native flightless rhea. In the company of specialist guides visit Nordenskjold Lake, Salto Grande waterfall, Lake Pehoé, Lake Grey and Amarga Lagoon. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Torres Del Paine National Park: Hostería Las Torres (or similar)

Day 13 Torres del Paine to Punta Arenas – 345 kms

In the morning drive back to Punta Arenas and board the Stella Australis cruise ship and later today depart for 'the uttermost part of the earth'. Your cruise will take you through the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel to explore one of the most breathtaking wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. (B/L/D)

Accommodation: overnight on cruise

Day 14 Stella Australis cruise

At dawn, continue navigating through Almirantazgo Sound, arriving at Ainsworth Bay, inside the Alberto De Agostini National Park. From a distance you may see the Marinelli Glacier which descends from the Darwin Mountain Range. Sail to Tuckers Islets, and board the Zodiac boats to view Magellanic Penguins. In September and April this excursion is replaced by Brookes Bay where you land for a short walk to approach a glacier. (B/L/D)

Accommodation: overnight on cruise

Day 15 Stella Australis cruise

Navigate along the main part of the Beagle Channel to reach Pia Fjord, where you will disembark near Pia Glacier. Take a short hike to a look-out point with a spectacular view of the entire glacier tongue, stretching from high in the mountains all the way to the sea. After this unforgettable experience, Stella Australis continues sailing along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel through majestic 'Glacier Alley'. (B/L/D)

Accommodation: overnight on cruise

Day 16 Stella Australis cruise

Sail through the Beagle and Murray channels to reach Cape Horn National Park, where you will disembark (weather permitting). In the afternoon go ashore in Wulaia Bay, Charles Darwin landed here on January 23rd, 1833, during the voyage of HMS Beagle. (B/L/D)

Accommodation: overnight on cruise

Day 17 Ushuaia to El Calafate – by air

This morning disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina's most important city on Tierra del Fuego, and the southernmost city in the world. Explore the town with a local guide. In the afternoon fly to El Calafate, gateway to the magnificent Perito Moreno and the Glaciers National Park. The Perito Moreno glacier is without doubt one of South America's most magnificent sights, and arguably one of the world's greatest wonders. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in El Calafate: Posada Los Alamos (or similar)

Upgrade option: Eolo Hotel (or similar)

Day 18 El Calafate

Today view up close the colossal Perito Moreno glacier which spans five kilometers across and towers some sixty metres above the surface of the lake. From an observation platform or boat watch as huge chunks of blue ice shear off the face of the glacier and crash into the waters below. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in El Calafate: Posada Los Alamos (or similar)

Upgrade option: Eolo Hotel (or similar)

Day 19 El Calafate to Buenos Aires – by air

Fly to Buenos Aires where you will stay overnight. (B)

Accommodation in Buenos Aires: Sofitel Hotel (or similar)

Day 20 Buenos Aires to London

In the afternoon depart by British Airways to London. (B)

Day 21 Arrive London

Arrive London Heathrow in the morning. (N)

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