Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Priced From: 7,695 ( Price is per person, based on double occupancy )
Dates: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, March, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
 

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Signature Series programs, a part of our Signature Collection^SM, are fast, easy-to-book itineraries for independent travellers, offering a private alternative to popular group destinations. Choose one of our suggested Signature itineraries, for an independent holiday honed to perfection by over four decades of expertise. With your own exclusive party of family or friends, you'll enjoy the best destinations, finest hotels, "must-see" sights and the services of expert local guides - as well as private transfers and selected meals. Our Signature itineraries give you private travel at its best.

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DAYS 1-2: USA or Canada/Santiago, Chile
Fly to Santiago and transfer to your hotel. An introductory city tour includes the 18th-century Cathedral and a visit to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, led by one of its curators. Stop in the Barrio Brasil, today an enclave of Santiago's artistic community. Hotel Ritz-Carlton B

DAY 3: Santiago/Ushuaia, Argentina
Fly to the remote former prison city of Ushuaia, now bustling with 100,000 inhabitants. Briefly tour the city and view the Beagle Channel before embarking on the 'Mare Australis' for cocktails and dinner.
MV 'Mare Australis' B D

DAYS 4-5: Patagonia

Daily programs in Patagonia vary, but stops are planned for Magdalena Island to view penguins, Wulaia Bay, and Cape Horn National Park. Set out by Zodiac for an adventurous trek through Patagonia's lush forests. During your cruise, the lecturers provide an informal series of presentations on the history of Patagonia exploration. Your last evening aboard 'Mare Australis' is marked with a festive farewell dinner. MV 'Mare Australis' B L D

DAY 6: Punta Arenas, Chile/Santiago
Disembark in Punta Arenas before flying back to Santiago. Hotel Ritz-Carlton B

DAY 7: Valparaíso and Wine Country
Visit picturesque Valparaíso, a colorful and historic port city. Stop at Pablo Neruda's Valparaíso residence, La Sebastiana, filled with the great poet's keepsakes from his extensive travels. This afternoon, visit renowned Casas del Bosque vineyard in the Casablanca Valley, and sample its award-winning Sauvignon Blanc Reserve along with fruits and cheeses. Hotel Ritz-Carlton B L

DAY 8: Santiago/Atacama Desert
Fly to Calama, the gateway to Atacama's geographical and archaeological wonders, where not a drop of rain has fallen in nearly four centuries. Arrive at your desert lodge and enjoy a welcome cocktail.
Hotel Awasi B D

DAYS 9-11: Atacama Desert
Spend three full days discovering Atacama's natural environment. Between the Pacific Ocean and the Cordillera de los Andes, Atacama is vast and mysterious. Its oases and pre-Columbian remains stand as landmarks in the desert. Your explorations in Atacama introduce you to the geography, history, fauna, geological features and ancient villages of this remarkable area. Consider visiting the village of Toconao; Quebrada de Jerés; and the Atacama Salt Lake, declared Los Flamencos National Park in 1990 as a refuge to three native flamingo species. Hotel Awasi B L D

DAYS 12-13: Atacama Desert/Santiago/USA or Canada
Fly to Santiago and connect to your homebound international flight. B

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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