South American Cruise & Tour Odyssey Itinerary
Day 1-2: Arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Fly overnight to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s most famous seaside city. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you’ll have the rest of the day to rest, relax and begin your explorations.
Dinner is included.
Day 3: Explore Rio
Tour Rio’s most iconic landmarks. Drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon to the Corcovado where you’ll board the train that takes you up through the tropical forest to the foot of Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy spectacular views of the city below before heading back down to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Relax at the hotel before heading out for dinner.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 4: Sugar Loaf Mountain
Soar up to the heady heights of Sugar Loaf Mountain in a glass cable car, getting views of the city, beaches and bays from a different angle. This evening, embark on a Boteco food tour. Botecos are a social hub and an integral part of Brazil’s culinary heritage. On the tour you’ll taste traditional snacks paired with ice cold beer and feel the community spirit they imbue.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 5: Travel to Iguazu
Bid farewell to Rio and transfer to the airport for your flight to Foz do Iguaçu. On arrival, head straight into the beautiful nature of Iguazu National Park, which straddles the border between Brazil and Argentina, for your first look at Iguazu Falls. Board a glass elevator down to a viewing platform from where you can get an excellent view of the Garganta do Diabo (Devil’s Throat), the waterfall’s most dramatic cataract. Cross the border into Argentina.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 6: More Iguacu
Explore the Argentinian side of the falls today. Wander trails that will give you a closer look at some of the smaller falls as well as getting a fantastic overview of the sheer size, power and magnificence of the falls as a whole. This evening, enjoy ‘The Argentine Experience’, where you’ll learn key phrases in Spanish and the secrets of the country’s cuisine as dine on quintessentially Argentinean food and drink.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 7: Fly to Buenos Aires
Fly to Argentina’s enchanting capital, Buenos Aires. Begin exploring as soon as you arrive, your tour includes a ‘tango in the park’ experience, where you can watch couples dancing the tango outdoors in a lush city park.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 8: Visit the Pampas
Spend the day just outside the city on the vast, fertile grasslands known as the pampas, on a traditional estancia (ranch). Here you’ll get some insight into the life of a gaucho, and after a typical Argentinian asado lunch, there will be a fun folklore show. This evening, experience the passion of a tango show with dinner.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 9: Board the Norwegian Star
Transfer to Buenos Aires’ port and board your NCL cruise ship. The rest of the day is free to explore the ship’s facilities and settle in. Throughout your cruise, when your ship comes into port, there will a range of excursions available to help you explore each destination. These excursions are at your own expense and are bookable on your cruise reservation.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 10: Cruise – Montevideo
Capital of Uruguay, the charming city of Montevideo has plenty to explore! Wander the Plaza Independencia, tour a winery, or pop just out of the city to soak up some spectacular landscapes.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 11: Cruise – At Sea
Spend the day enjoying the facilities and activities available on the Norwegian Star.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 12: Cruise – Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn is the gateway to Argentine Patagonia; for those who love wildlife (particularly penguins), visiting the Punta Tombo Nature Reserve is a must!
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 13: Cruise – At Sea
There are so many options to consider on this day at sea like enjoy a show, take a swim, or find a peaceful spot to read a book.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 14: Cruise – Falkland Islands
Arrive into Port Stanley, the capital of the remote Falkland Islands. Here, you could explore the quaint town, or head out in search of penguins.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 15: Cruise – At Sea
Relax onboard with a day at sea.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 16: Cruise – Elephant Island
Off the coast of Antarctica, Elephant Island is home to a population of elephant seals, waddling penguins, rugged mountains and sheets of ice! While you will not disembark the ship today, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to see its magical sights.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 17: Cruise – Paradise Bay
Everything you imagined Antarctica to be, Paradise Bay boasts dramatic ice formations, blue-hued glaciers, plenty of penguins and whales gliding through the water! From the ship, hot chocolate in hand, you’ll get a glimpse of the unique and beautifully barren wilderness of Antarctica.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 18: At Sea
Bid Antarctica farewell and sail back to more hospitable lands, making use of all the entertainment the ship has to offer.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 19: Cruise – Ushuaia
Called the ”End of the World”, Ushuaia is Argentina’s and the world’s southernmost city. Sat on the rugged Tierra del Fuego, there is much spectacular nature to explore on your day here.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 20-21: Cruise – At Sea
Continue round the bottom of the South American continent, passing from Argentina into Chilean Patagonia, experiencing the facilities and activities of the Norwegian Star as you cruise.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 22: Cruise – Puerto Montt
Arrive in the heart of Chile’s scenic Lake District where you can gaze on the perfect symmetry of Osorno Volcano, visit waterfalls and lakes and find yourself amongst awesome scenery.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 23: Cruise – At Sea
A final day at sea to make the most of the Norwegian Star’s many entertainments.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 24: Arrive in Santiago
Bid farewell to the Norwegian Star. Met by a guide, you will be transferred to your hotel in Chile’s capital, Santiago.
This afternoon, tour the city and ascend San Cristobal Hill, where you might see the Andes Mountains.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 25: Maipo Valley
It was in the Maipo Valley that the first vines in Chile were planted in 1540; well-known for its full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignons, it remains the heart of the country’s wine production today. Enjoy a full day experience in its breathtaking landscapes, with guided tours and wine tasting at two picturesque estates.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 26: Fly to Cusco
Transfer to Santiago’s airport and board a flight to Peru, arriving in Cusco, once the heart of the Incan Empire. Travel into the Sacred Valley, pausing the visit the Manos de la Comunida, to watch local artisans working at traditional crafts. Continue to Pisac with its impressive Incan ruins.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 27: The Sacred Valley
Spend the day exploring the fascinating sights of the Sacred Valley. Begin at Moray, to view its innovative circular terraces then see the striking Salt Pans of Maras.
This afternoon, wander through the glorious nature of Santuario de Colibríes, spotting hummingbirds as you go then visit Ollantaytambo, a ‘living Incan city’.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 28: To Machu Picchu
Transfer to the station to board the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. This scenic rail journey will take you through the dramatic Andean valleys to the foot of Machu Picchu. Board a bus to ascend to the entrance of this magnificent archaeological site, then take a guided tour to begin to uncover its mysteries.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 29: Return to Cusco
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Aguas Calientes, transferring to the train station to take the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo, soaking up the immersive Andean views.
Transfer to Cusco.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 30: Explore Cusco
Embark on a tour of Cusco, starting high above the city at the fascinating fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Wander among the stalls of San Pedro Market, visit Qoricancha, a temple dedicated to the Incan sun god, and take a guided tour of Cusco Cathedral, built on the foundations on a 15th century Incan palace.
This afternoon is free before a special dinner to celebrate your last night in Cusco.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 31: Fly to Lima
Transfer to Cusco airport and board a flight to Lima. Tour the city, visiting the magnificent colonial buildings of the old town, then admire the exhibits of the Larco Museum, where you can learn more about Peru’s epic history.
FULL BOARD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.
Day 32: Fly to Ireland
Fly Lima to Ireland, arriving home the same or the following day.
Breakfast is included.
