Beyond Antarctica Extraordinary destinations to add to your Antarctica cruise Travel with the Latin America and Polar Specialists Live for today... ICONS OF LATIN AMERICA MAP CHICHEN ITZA Tijuana The term Chichen Itza means ‘the mouth at the well of Itza’. Copper Canyon It is believed Itza means ‘water magicians’, deriving from the Mayan Itz for ‘magic’ and á for ‘water’ HAVANA MEXICO Havana is the capital and largest city of the island nation of Cuba. It was first established in 1514. Havana Cancun Mexico City Trinidad BELIZE BLUE HOLE Merida Playa del CarmenCUBA DOMINICAN The Great Blue Hole is a part of the larger Belize Acapulco Villahermosa Tikal BELIZE REPUBLIC barrier reef system, and is a World Heritage Site. Guatemala City PUERTO RICO PANAMA CANAL Antigua HONDURAS VOLCANOES OF COSTA RICA The idea for a canal EL SALVADOR NICARAGUA Part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, Costa Rica across Panama dates San Jose is home to 6 active volcanoes and 60 back to the 16th century. Cartagena COSTA RICA dormant ones. Arenal is the most famous PANAMA Caracas with its picture-perfect cone. Panama City CARTAGENA Medellin VENEZUELA Cartagena is Colombia’s architectural Georgetown Bogota THE AMAZON crown jewel and an absolute delight to explore. Canaima GUYANA The Amazon river & rainforest COLOMBIA FRENCH SURINAME are home to 30% of our GALAPAGOS ISLANDS ECUADOR GUIANA planet’s flora and fauna. The Galapagos is easily one of the Quito Guayaquil most bio-diverse places on Earth. Iquitos Tabatinga CUSCO Chachapoyas Manaus Belem Cusco has been a thriving settlement for over a thousand years and is considered one of the Trujillo Fortaleza oldest cities in the Americas. PERU Lima BRAZIL Recife MACHU PICCHU Puerto Maldonado Nazca Maybe it was a ceremonial site, or perhaps it was a Cusco Lake Titicaca Salvador royal estate of a reigning Inca. Machu Picchu's original Arequipa Puno La Paz Brasilia intended purpose remains a mystery to this day. BOLIVIA Uyuni LAKE TITICACA Pantanal With its sapphire waters and jaw-dropping PARAGUAY Atacama Easter Island background of snow-capped Andes, Lake Salta RIO DE JANEIRO Titicaca is hauntingly beautiful. Rio de Janeiro Asuncion Sao Paulo Christ the Redeemer statue on the top of Iguazu Falls UYUNI SALT FLATS ARGENTINA Corcovado Mountain is With its never-ending sparkling horizon, the one of the most recognised mesmerising Uyuni Salt Flats are one of Valparaiso Mendoza Cordoba landmarks of Rio. South America’s most astonishing sites. Santiago URUGUAY IGUAZU FALLS ATACAMA DESERT CHILE Buenos Aires Consisting of 275 separate waterfalls, The Atacama Desert is one of Latin America’s which create a curtain of water over 2.7km most awe-inspiring attractions. Renowned as Bariloche in length, Iguazu drops an astonishing 1.75 the world’s driest place outside of the Polar Puerto Montt cubic metres of water per second. regions, it is a destination of immense beauty. Puerto Madryn BUENOS AIRES ANDES MOUNTAIN RANGE Buenos Aires is Argentina's capital city and The Andes crosses seven countries: the birthplace of the tango. Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, El Calafate Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. Perito Moreno Glacier Puerto Natales PERITO MORENO GLACIER Located in Argentina's Los Glaciares National PATAGONIA Stanley Punta Arenas Park, the Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the Patagonia is revered as a nature lover’s FALKLAND ISLANDS world's few advancing glaciers. ultimate playground, with its towering Ushuaia granite peaks, lakes, rivers, verdant forests FALKLAND ISLANDS and over 500 species of wildlife. The rugged Falkland Islands with their SOUTH cliff-lined coastline, are home to a vast SOUTH GEORGIA ANTARCTIC PENINSULA array of birds. GEORGIA This 'oasis' in Antarctica’s mountainous landscapes, the southern glimmering glaciers and imposing SUB-ANTARCTICS ocean overflows icebergs are truly breathtaking. The most remarkable thing with incredible The Antarctic region holds over about these islands is that wildlife including 90% of the world’s iceberg they contain almost half of the penguins and mass and it is also home to world’s king penguin population. seals. the largest icebergs of all. ANTARCTICA 58 BEYOND ANTARCTICA Make the most of your Antarctica adventure and explore other extraordinary destinations in South America. We strongly suggest adding a stopover in Buenos Aires as the very minimum to your Antarctica journey to ensure you have plenty of time to adjust to jet lag. In addition to this stopover, we’ve highlighted our top pick itineraries to add on to your Antarctic cruise. 3 NIGHTS - 4 DAYS FROM AU$8,200pp* DEPARTS: DAILY Dynamic, sophisticated, irresistible; Buenos Aires is unmissable. An original combination of a European city’s atmosphere with the charm of a Latin American town; the ‘Paris of the South’,; the capital of Tango; a city that never sleeps. A vibrant and historic gem. Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires. Day 2: Buenos Aires city tour, evening Tango Show and dinner. Day 3: Visit a traditional Estancia. Day 4: Depart Buenos Aires for your onward destination. DISCOVER Accommodation Options BUENOS AIRES Standard Superior Deluxe 8 NIGHTS - 9 DAYS FROM AU$8,20pp* DEPARTS: DAILY Join us on this wonderful journey from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires. Marvel at the mighty Iguazu Falls, experience the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires and the beaches and vibrancy of Rio de Janeiro. Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Rio de Janeiro. Day 2: Full Day Corcovado & Sugar Loaf with lunch. Day 3: Free day in Rio. Day 4: Fly to Iguazu and visit the Brazilian falls. Day 5: Visit the Argentinian falls. Day 6: Fly to Buenos Aires. Day 7: Buenos Aires City Tour. Evening Tango Show & Dinner. Day 8: Visit San Isidro & Tigre Delta. Day 9: Depart Buenos Aires for FROM RIO TO onward destination . Accommodation Options BUENOS AIRES Standard Superior Deluxe 6 NIGHTS - 7 DAYS DEPARTS DAILY: Sep - Apr From Buenos Aires’ tango shows and eclectic neighbourhoods to the surreal, southern city of Ushuaia, heed the call of the wild and visit Argentina for a taste of adventure! Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires. Day 2: Buenos Aires city tour. Day 3: Fly to El Calafate. Day 4: Visit Perito Moreno Glacier. Day 5: Explore Estancia Nibepo Aike. Day 6: Fly to Ushuaia. Day 7: Depart Ushuaia for BUENOS AIRES TO your onward destination. THE END OF THE WORLD Accommodation Options Standard Superior Deluxe SANTIAGO & ATACAMA Santiago is a vibrant metropolis that is flanked on each side by the Andes and enjoys one of the most beautiful locations of any cities in the world. From Santiago, you can continue north to Calama and explore the driest hot desert in the world, Atacama Desert. See the famous Atacama Salt Flats, visit indigenous cultures or witness the incredible views over the moonlike landscape of Valley of the Moon. 3 NIGHTS - 4 DAYS FROM AU$8 ,200p DEPARTS: DAILY Discover the highlights of Santiago, Chile’s historic yet cosmopolitan capital city and the cultural centre of the country. A day trip from Santiago takes you to the Casablanca Valley where some of Chile’s finest cool climate wines are produced, before you explore World Heritage Listed Valparaiso, Chile’s oldest port. Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Santiago. Day 2: Santiago Panoramic City Tour. Day 3: Full Day Valparaiso & Casablanca valley. Day 4: Depart Santiago for DISCOVER your onward destination. Accommodation Options SANTIAGO Standard Superior Deluxe SUGGESTED STAY: 3 NIGHTS - 4 DAYS DEPARTS: DAILY The luxurious Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa is blessed with a spectacular and private location. Tucked away in a valley of scenic beauty, in the shadow of the Pukara de Quitor ruins, it is the perfect base for exploring the desert. The 42 rooms are simple yet elegant. Choose from a range of excursions led by highly trained local guides. Inclusions Tours, all-inclusive accommodation, airport transfers. Accommodation Deluxe ALTO ATACAMA SUGGESTED STAY: 3 NIGHTS - 4 DAYS DEPARTS: DAILY Have you ever dreamed of paradise, tucked away in an oasis in the desert under clear blue skies? Awasi isn't far from that dream. It is the only hotel in South America that offers a service tailored 100% to your needs. Whether you want a romantic getaway, an unforgettable adventure or to immerse yourself in the fascinating local culture, Awasi can provide all this and more. Inclusions Tours, all-inclusive accommodation, airport transfers. Accommodation AWASI Deluxe 3 NIGHTS - 4 DAYS DEPARTS: DAILY Tierra Atacama Hotel sits on a bluff where the South American pampa meets Lake Sarmiento. The hotel was designed to have minimum impact on the land, preserving the original adobe walls that are part of the history of San Pedro de Atacama. Inclusions Tours, all-inclusive accommodation, airport transfers. Accommodation TIERRA ATACAMA Deluxe PATAGONIA Delve into the rugged and picturesque landscape of Patagonia, the most southern region of South America, and experience the stunning wildlife of Chile and Argentina. 6 NIGHTS - 7 DAYS DEPARTS DAILY: Sep-Apr See the highlights of the spectacular Patagonia region on this 7-day journey starting from Chile’s capital city. With a combination of guided activities and free time, this itinerary allows you to make the most of your time in Patagonia. Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Santiago. Day 2: Fly to Punta Arenas and transfer to Torres del Paine National Park. Day 3 & 4 : Explore Torres del Paine National Park. Day 5: Fly to El Calafate. Day 6: Visit Perito Moreno HIGHLIGHTS Glacier. Day 7: Depart El Calafate for your onward destination. Accommodation Options OF PATAGONIA Standard Superior Deluxe SUGGESTED STAY 3 NIGHTS - 4 DAYS DEPARTS DAILY: Sep-Apr Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa sits on a bluff where the South American pampa meets Lake Sarmiento.