Starting in Buenos Aires, the most European city in South America, wind your way south to the glacier district of Calafate. After a bit of glacier trekking, fly to Ushuaia and embark the Mare Australis for a 3-night cruise to Puntas Arenas in Chile. After a visit to Patagonia and spectacular Torres del Paine National Park, end your trip in Santiago, sampling some of Chile’s finest wines.

The longest, narrowest country in the world, Chile opens up as you dig deep in this north-south exploration of one of South America’s hidden treasures. From the Atacama Desert in the north, to the central wine district, to Patagoinia’s Torres del Paine National Park, to the beautiful lake district and magical Chiloe Island, Chile’s varied spectacles will astound you.

This is a fast paced, yet comprehensive exploration. From Santiago, travel to Pucon and Villarica volcano. Traverse the lake districts of both Chile and Argentina in one of the most spectacular transfer days in travel. From Bariloche and the gorgeous Hotel Llao Llao, continue to Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and finally Rio de Janeiro! Extend to the Amazon’s Ariau Treetop Lodge.

The most dynamic country in South America demands your attention as you begin your exploration in romantic Rio de Janeiro. After a visit to awe-inspiring Iguassu Falls, travel to Minas Gerais to see the architectural richness of Ouro Preto. From there it’s into the Amazon at Manaus and then on to Salvador de Bahia, Brazil’s heart and soul. Finish on chic Buzios beach.

Discover the magical mystery of the Galapagos Islands as you cruise Las Encantados, the “enchanted isles.” Take island hikes in search of blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, cormorants, albatrosses, giant tortoises and the elusive land iguanas. Savor the rich colonial heritage of Quito. Extend your trip high into the Andes at Otavalo, the greatest market in South America.

Guatemala is best exemplified by Antigua and its melange of tranquil cobblestone streets, 16th & 17th century colonial architecture, luxurious shops and fine restaurants. After a few days discovering Lake Atitlan and the famous market at Chichicastenango, end your visit at the mother of all Mayan temple complexes, Tikal, virtually hidden by the dense Peten rainforest.

From the enigmatic and mysterious Nasca Lines, to the Lost City of the Incas at Machu Picchu, to Korikancha, the legendary Temple of the Sun in Cusco, Peru presents the traveler with riddle after riddle. Couple that with Lake Titicaca’s floating Uros Islands, and you have the makings of one of the best explorations possible. Peru & Bolivia await you!