2017 - APT South America

76 See guanaco in the Torres del Paine National Park 19 Day Patagonia & Chilean Fjord Cruise Including 13 Night Le Boréal Luxury Cruise from Ushuaia to Valparaíso Day 1. Arrive Buenos Aires (Argentina). On arrival in the Argentinian capital today, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Three Night Stay: Buenos Aires, Alvear Palace Hotel. Day 2. Buenos Aires. Set out on a guided tour of Buenos Aires, taking in a range of famous sights, before visiting the city's oldest barrio (district). Later, head to Esquina Carlos Gardel for dinner and a tango show. BD Day 3. Buenos Aires, Freedom of Choice. This morning, embark on your chosen activity. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. B Day 4. Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Embark Patagonia and Chilean Fjords Cruise. Transfer to the airport and take your included flight to Ushuaia. On arrival, you'll board your luxurious ship, Le Boréal. After settling into your cabin, head to the restaurant to enjoy the Captain's Welcome Dinner. 13 Night Cruise: Le Boréal. BD Days 5-7. Cape Horn, Beagle Channel. Cruise around World Heritage-listed Cape Horn. Grab your binoculars and head to the deck to get a closer look at the sculpture that stands at the cliff's summit. Continue through the Beagle Channel as you explore the coastline of Patagonia's Tierra del Fuego National Park. Translated into English as 'land of fire', this beautiful part of the world is home to some fascinating bird life, including condors, albatross and oystercatchers. Glide past fragrant southern forests and see bays that meander inland towards gorges, pretty beaches and imposing snow-capped peaks. Shore excursions are available throughout the cruise at an additional cost. BLD Day 8. Puerto Natales (Chile). Making its way along the Argentinian coastline, Le Boréal will carry you to the Andean pioneer town of Puerto Natales. This pretty town is known as the gateway to the Torres del Paine National Park. Filled with spellbinding scenery and sights, you'll enjoy a full day to explore this place. BLD Days 9-10. Cruising the Chilean Fjords. Over the next few days, you will discover the beauty of the Chilean Fjords. Set against a backdrop of the Andean Mountain range, this compelling region is home to pristine parks and spectacular untamed beauty, whilst the waters teem with marine life. Heading out aboard the Zodiacs, you will cruise below the walls of breathtaking blue glaciers, skirt tiny islands and explore cascading waterfalls amid hidden lakes. Head out on deck to spot dolphins, whales, seals and Magellanic penguins. BLD Day 11. Tortel. Today, you might like to visit the small Patagonian village of Tortel. Here, stilted houses sit amid alpine trees connected by a maze of piers, walkways and wooden staircases that head up into the hillside. Travel ashore and meet the friendly locals that are privileged enough to live in this magical place of glittering glaciers, evergreen forests and majestic peaks (own expense). BLD Day 12. At Sea. Enjoy time on board as you cruise north along the Chilean coastline. BLD Day 13. Puerto Montt. Arrive in Puerto Montt, gateway to the stunning Lake District. Here, you'll witness one of the region's many unusual sights – snow-covered volcanoes. Presiding over an area of rolling hills, graceful glaciers and the emerald cascades of Petrohué Falls, this is a truly beautiful spot. BLD Freedom of Choice TM – Sightseeing Signature Experiences www.aptouring.com.au

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