Enjoy Christmas With A Tour To Argentina, Antarctica & Chile

Editor: Priyanka Saxena on Sep 21,2018

This Christmas, you can open the gift of the southern hemisphere’s natural treasures, discovering majesty and wonder in Argentina, Antarctica, and Chile. The thundering clouds rising from Iguazu Falls provide a stunning image of nature’s raw power. The nesting penguin colonies on a small Antarctic island offer a view of pure and untouched wildlife. The snow-white salt flats of Chile’s the Atacama Desert contrast with the shades of the mountains, demonstrating splendor in a spectrum of natural colors. From a Chilean Christmas feast to the trails of Tierra del Fuego, this holiday season, you open a present the likes of which you have never dreamed.

 

Trip Highlights

  • Embark on an unforgettable cruise crossing the Drake Passage to Antarctica

  • Witness penguins waddling, nesting, and squawking against the shoreline of the South Sea before visiting country settlements on Antarctica

  • Enjoy a traditional Chilean Christmas feast after a day of exploring the Atacama Desert and floating in the embracing waters of a salt lake

  • Wander the exciting jungle trails of Iguazu National Park to view one of the largest natural waterfalls in existence

  • Board a steamboat to traverse the lower waters of the Iguazu River for a different perspective of the staggering cascade

  • Find flamingos in a saltwater lagoon surrounded by the snow-white landscape of Chile’s salt flats

  • Stroll through a geyser field at sunrise to bask in the thrills of geysers erupting like fountains as the colors of the sunrise streak overhead

  • Look through a powerful private telescope at your luxury accommodation, the Explora Hotel de Larache Lodge, for a pristine view of the night sky

  • Scour the land and sea in search of exuberant wildlife, from toucans and capuchin monkeys in the jungle to seals and whales on the high seas

 

Trip at a Glance

(Day 1): Iguazu – Arrive in Buenos Aires and Transfer to the Jungle Town of Iguazu

(Day 2): Iguazu – Explore Iguazu National Park to View the Famous Iguazu Falls

(Day 3): Ushuaia – Fly South to Ushuaia, a City at the Edge of the American Continent

(Day 4): Cruise – Follow the Trails of Tierra del Fuego National Park and Board a Cruise for Antarctica

(Day 5): Cruise – Visit Legendary Cape Horn and Cross the Drake Passage

(Day 6): Cruise – Enjoy the Lifestyle, Lectures, and Luxuries Aboard the Cruise Ship

(Day 7): Cruise – Watch for Icebergs and Explore the South Shetland Islands

(Day 8): Punta Arenas – Explore King George Island and Fly to Punta Arenas, Chile

(Day 9): Santiago – Transfer from Punta Arenas for a Night in Santiago

(Day 10): San Pedro – Fly North to Calama and Settle into Explora Hotel de Larache

(Day 11): San Pedro – Relish a Bike Tour at Laguna Cejar before a Christmas Feast

(Day 12): San Pedro – Discover the Splendor of Salar de Tara on a Full Day Tour

(Day 13): San Pedro – Enjoy a Day to Explore Atacama at your Leisure

(Day 14): San Pedro – Return to Santiago for your Flight Home

 

Activities

  • Historical Sites / History & Archaeology Tours / Landmarks / Local Food / Monument / Memorial / World Heritage Sites / Food & Wine / Gourmet Dining / Leisure / Cruise Excursions / Islands / Local Cruises / Outdoors & Sports / Hiking / National Park / Reserve / Nature / Outdoor Adventures

 

Themes

  • Leisure / Wellness & Retreat / Relaxation / Ocean Cruises / Outdoors & Sports / Outdoor Adventures

 

Features

  • Leisure / Outdoors & Sports / Spectacular Scenery

 

Places To Visit

Iguazu, Ushuaia, Antarctica, Punta Arenas, Atacama

 


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