Rio de Janeiro to Santiago de Chile Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for its renowned view. Ride the cog railway through dense forest to Corcovado. Visit the lush botanical gardens, see famed Ipanema and Copacabana beaches and take in a thrilling samba show.
Day 2- Ilha Grande, Brazil
Enjoy exploring this beautiful island, hiking its trails, kayaking, snorkeling, diving to spectacular sites or simply relaxing on its gorgeous beaches. Savor the dense tropical forest with its diversity of birds, flowers, iguanas and myriad wildlife found in this protected reserve.
Day 3 – Sao Paulo (Santos), Brazil
Journey inland to vibrant São Paulo and see its modern skyscrapers and monuments and visit the beautiful art museum. Or explore charming Santos and its extraordinary botanical garden, including an orchidarium with over 100 flower species and an aviary alive with macaws, toucans and parrots.
Day 4 – Itajai, Brazil
Experience the trails in the Atlantic Forest above Camboriu, reached by cable car, and then spend time on the pristine beach below. Or enjoy a drive through the lush farmland to the old German settlements.
Day 5 – At Sea
Day 6 – Montevideo, Uruguay
Explore this charming, cosmopolitan city of parks and colonial architecture. Visit a local vineyard and sample its wines. Or travel to the beautiful Portuguese colonial city of Colonia del Sacramento, first settled in 1680.
Day 7 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Discover this elegant city and its beautiful surroundings with a tranquil cruise through the Tigre Delta past islands, mansions and English gardens.
Day 8 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Visit the pampas and watch gauchos display their extraordinary horsemanship, or enjoy a fabulous tango show in its birthplace.
Day 9 – At Sea
Day 10 – At Sea
Day 11 – Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
Discover this quaint town, its cathedral, authentic English pubs, neat gardens, war memorials and fascinating landscape. Set off for an adventure on this South Atlantic island and visit a penguin colony and watch for albatross and skuas or go to a sprawling sheep farm.
Day 12 – At Sea
Day 13 – Cruising the Antarctic Peninsula
Day 14 – Cruising the Antarctic Peninsula
Day 15 – Cruising the Antarctic Peninsula
Day 16 – Cruising the Drake Passage
Day 17 – Ushuaia, Argentina
Witness the spectacular beauty of Tierra del Fuego’s lakes, lush forests, soaring mountains and flora and fauna by train, via all-terrain vehicle or on horseback. Enjoy the expansive views from Garibaldi Pass and watch for sea lions and albatross along the Beagle Channel.
Day 18 – Punta Arenas, Chile
Explore the town and its history and enjoy stunning views over the Strait of Magellan to fabled Tierra del Fuego. Discover the scenic Patagonian countryside and visit a local sheep farm. The highlight is the Magellanic penguin rookery at Otway Sound.
Day 19 – Cruising the Chilean Fjords
Day 20 – Cruising the Chilean Fjords
Day 21 – Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
Experience a bit of rugged Patagonia with a drive into the Andes Mountains through a stunning valley to the Rio Simpson National Reserve and the town of Coyhaique. Or visit the magnificent private Aikén del Sur Park with its many waterfalls, wetlands, forests and mosses
Day 22 – Castro, Chile
Discover the pastoral beauty of Chile’s Chiloé Archipelago and lose yourself in the charming villages on Chiloé Island, where the port of Castro is the largest town and island capital. Here you’ll find one of the 16 wooden churches built by Jesuit and Franciscan Catholics from the 17th to 19th centuries that together compose a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 23 – Puerto Montt, Chile
Enjoy the Bavarian ambiance of the Lake District as you visit the edge of the Patagonian wilderness, seeing pristine wood forests, vast lakes, soaring waterfalls, snow-capped peaks and spectacular vistas.
Day 24 – At Sea
Day 25 – Santiago de Chile (San Antonio), Chile
Nestled between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, energetic Santiago de Chile offers surprising discoveries with its renovated arts scene, expansive museums and noteworthy restaurants you won’t want to miss. Take in the outstanding views of this cosmopolitan capital by biking or hiking up one of its many gorgeous hills. Visit the Plaza de Armas – Santiago’s Original City Center – where you’ll be able to see a wealth of historical buildings and grand architecture. Or get a glimpse into the private and professional life of the poet and Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda by visiting one of his homes, all three of which have been converted into museums.
