39 Nights | January 2028 | Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls & All-Inclusive Antarctica Cruise
This 39 night South America holiday brings together the continent’s greatest sights in one beautifully planned trip. You’ll explore Lima, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, then join Azamara Quest for a 23 night all-inclusive voyage through the Chilean Fjords to the Antarctic Peninsula, before finishing with Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro. Flights, transfers, four-star hotels and escorted tours are all included.
Your cruise sails from Valparaiso via Puerto Montt, Castro and Puerto Chacabuco, through two days of fjord scenery and an overnight in Punta Arenas, then on to Ushuaia and three days of scenic cruising among the icebergs and penguin colonies of Antarctica. The voyage returns north via the Falkland Islands, Punta del Este and overnights in Montevideo and Buenos Aires.
What’s Included
- 23 night all-inclusive Azamara Quest cruise with drinks and gratuities
- Three days of scenic cruising on the Antarctic Peninsula
- Escorted tours of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Iguazu Falls
- Four-star hotel stays in Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil
All-Inclusive Cruise
- 23 nights onboard Azamara Quest from Valparaiso to Buenos Aires
- House spirits, wine, international beers and soft drinks
- Pre-paid gratuities
- Complimentary AzAmazing Evening event
- Concierge services for guidance and reservations
- Overnights in port in Punta Arenas, Montevideo and Buenos Aires
Escorted Tours
- Sacred Valley tour with the Salt Mines of Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo
- Full-day Machu Picchu tour, including the expedition train
- Walking tours of Iguazu Falls on both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides
- Christ the Redeemer tour in Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Stays
- 2 nights in Lima at the 4 Star INNSiDE Lima Miraflores (or similar)
- 2 nights in the Sacred Valley at the 4 Star Sonesta Posada Yucay (or similar)
- 2 nights in Cusco at the 4 Star Sonesta Hotel Cusco (or similar)
- 1 night in Santiago at the 4 Star Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes (or similar)
- 2 nights in Buenos Aires at the 4 Star DoubleTree by Hilton Buenos Aires (or similar)
- 2 nights in Iguazu at the 4 Star Mercure Iguazú Hotel Irú (or similar)
- 1 night in Iguazu at the 4 Star Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort (or similar)
- 2 nights in Rio de Janeiro at the 4 Star Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (or similar)
- Breakfast included at every hotel
Flights & Transfers
- Flights from London, with regional departures available
- Flights within South America as per the itinerary
- All transfers
Full Itinerary
Day 1
London, UK
Overnight flight to Lima.
Day 2
Lima, Peru
Arrive for two nights at the INNSiDE Lima Miraflores (or similar).
Day 3
Lima, Peru
A free day for colonial Lima, its museums and Peruvian food.
Day 4
Sacred Valley, Peru
Head into the Andes for two nights at the Sonesta Posada Yucay (or similar).
Day 5
Sacred Valley, Peru
Guided tour of the Salt Mines of Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo.
Day 6
Machu Picchu & Cusco, Peru
Full-day Machu Picchu tour by train, then two nights at the Sonesta Hotel Cusco (or similar).
Day 7
Cusco, Peru
A free day for the Temple of the Sun and Cusco Cathedral.
Day 8
Santiago, Chile
One night at the Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes (or similar).
Day 9
Valparaiso, Chile
Board Azamara Quest for 23 nights.
Day 10
At Sea
Day 11
Puerto Montt, Chile
Gateway to the Osorno Volcano and the Petrohué Waterfalls.
Day 12
Castro, Chile
Colourful stilt houses, historic churches and local markets.
Day 13
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
Gateway to the forests, glaciers and rivers of the Aysén region.
Day 14
At Sea
Day 15
Chilean Fjords
Scenic cruising past snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and forests.
Day 16
Chilean Fjords
A second day of fjord scenery, with seals, dolphins and whales to look out for.
Day 17
Punta Arenas, Chile
Overnight in port on the Strait of Magellan.
Day 18
Punta Arenas, Chile
A second day ashore, with the chance to see Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island.
Day 19
Ushuaia, Argentina
Boat trips to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse against the Patagonian mountains.
Day 20
At Sea
Day 21
Antarctic Peninsula
Scenic cruising among towering icebergs and sweeping glaciers.
Day 22
Antarctic Peninsula
Sculpted ice, snowy peaks and seals hauled out on drifting floes.
Day 23
Antarctic Peninsula
A final day of scenic cruising, with penguin colonies along the shore.
Day 24
At Sea
Day 25
Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
A remote capital with British heritage and pristine beaches.
Day 26
At Sea
Day 27
At Sea
Day 28
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Golden beaches and the famous La Mano sculpture.
Day 29
Montevideo, Uruguay
Overnight in port, with tango bars and steakhouses to enjoy.
Day 30
Montevideo, Uruguay
Ciudad Vieja, colonial architecture and the national art museum.
Day 31
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Overnight in port, with time for La Boca and San Telmo.
Day 32
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Leave the ship for two nights at the DoubleTree by Hilton Buenos Aires (or similar).
Day 33
Buenos Aires, Argentina
A free day for Teatro Colón, steak and Malbec, or a night of tango.
Day 34
Iguazu, Argentina
Fly to Iguazu for two nights at the Mercure Iguazú Hotel Irú (or similar).
Day 35
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Guided walking tour of the Argentinian side, starting at the Devil’s Throat.
Day 36
Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Guided tour of the Brazilian side, then one night at the Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort (or similar).
Day 37
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Arrive for two nights at the Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (or similar).
Day 38
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tour to Christ the Redeemer through Tijuca National Park.
Day 39
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Day 40
London, UK
Arrive home.
The Cruise Experience
Azamara Quest is a smaller ship carrying around 690 guests, with clean lines, elegant touches and a relaxed, sociable feel. Dine in the Discoveries Restaurant or casually at Windows Café, book a table at Prime C for steak and seafood or Aqualina for Italian, and unwind in the Sanctum Spa, the Living Room or the pool deck.
Your cruise is all-inclusive, with house spirits, wine, beers and soft drinks, pre-paid gratuities and the AzAmazing Evening event included. Evenings bring live music and shows in the Cabaret Lounge, and overnights in Punta Arenas, Montevideo and Buenos Aires give you extra time ashore after dark.
Pricing
Interior from £9,399pp, two sharing
- Oceanview from £10,499pp
- Veranda from £12,999pp
Departs 16 January 2028. Your holiday is fully protected by ABTA and ATOL.
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