2017 - APT South America

79 LUXURY OCEAN CRUISING Day 9. Cusco, Lima. Fly back to Lima this morning and be transferred to your hotel. Settle into your room, taking in the magnificent ocean views before enjoying a dinner to celebrate your last night in Peru. Stay: JW Marriott Hotel Lima, Ocean View Rooms. BD Day 10. Lima, Buenos Aires (Argentina). On arrival in the Argentinian capital city of Buenos Aires today, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel, located in the affluent neighbourhood of Recoleta. Three Night Stay: Buenos Aires, Alvear Palace Hotel. B Day 11. Buenos Aires. Enjoy a tour of Buenos Aires today before visiting the city's oldest barrio (district). Explore La Boca's colourful houses and picturesque pedestrian street, the Caminito; drive along one of the widest avenues in the world, Avenida 9 de Julio; pass the parks, gardens and tree-lined streets of Palermo; and visit La Recoleta Cemetery. Later, head to Esquina Carlos Gardel to enjoy a delicious dinner and an exciting tango show at one of the city's most famed and historic dance locations. BD Day 12. Buenos Aires, Freedom of Choice. This morning, embark on your chosen activity. Perhaps head to the island town of Tigre where you can enjoy a cruise over the waterways of the Paraná Delta. Alternatively, explore the ways in which Buenos Aires has been influenced by Paris during a walking tour, or perhaps head to Teatro Colón to absorb the remarkable ambience and grandeur of one of the finest opera houses in the world. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. B Day 13. 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 14-16. Cape Horn, Beagle Channel. Your journey to the Patagonian and Chilean fjords begins with a 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 proudly at the cliff's summit. Featuring the silhouette of an albatross, it stands in memory of all the sailors and explorers that have perished at Cape Horn. Continue through the Beagle Channel as you explore the breathtaking beauty of the coastline Board your Antarctica cruise in the Argentinian port town of Ushuaia PERU Atacama Lima ECUADOR Buenos Aires Santiago Cape Horn CHILE ARGENTINA Ushuaia Valparaíso Castro Puerto Montt Tortel Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine National Park) Cruise Flight (included) Coach Rail No. of nights Atacama Extension Galápagos Extension Le Boréal 13 Galápagos Cruise 4 Guayaquil Quito 1 1 2 3 3 Cusco Sacred Valley Machu Picchu 2 1 3 3 Chiloé Island See the Convent of Santo Domingo in Lima Enjoy a traditional weaving demonstration Explore vibrant La Boca in Buenos Aires

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