Departing the pier by motorcoach, we proceed to Dalcahue, a picturesque village located 12 miles north of Castro. Along the way, we will glimpse the colourful hamlet of Llaullao where we are able to appreciate the "tejuelas" -roofed houses and a beautiful chapel in a nice setting.

Spread out across the Isla Grande and two smaller Islands, Castro has energy and charm. The town sits on a cliff overlooking the shorelines, the banks of which are lined with palafitos – houses built on stilts above the water.

As we depart from the pier and proceed to Dalcahue, a picturesque village located 20 km (12 ½ miles) north of Castro, we will have a glimpse of the colourful hamlet of Llaullao, where we will be able to appreciate houses roofed with “tejuelas”, and a view of a beautiful chapel in the distance.

The Chiloe National Park is situated in the western region of the Isla Grande de Chiloe (Grand Island of Chiloé), which is an extension of the divided coastal mountain range.

Departing from our ship we will begin our short drive from Puerto Chacabuco to reach Lake Los Palos. Once we have arrived we will be given a short safety briefing. Once over we will start our navigation kayaking along the western shore of the lake northward until we reach the Tabo River which feeds the lake.

This tour will provide us with a look at some of the impressive landscape in this wet and windy region that comprises part of the Chilean Patagonia. Puerto Chacabuco, one of the few places where the Andes touch the coastline, compensates for the harsh climate with incredible beauty.

As you can imagine, due to the nature of the location of Chacabuco, trying to arrange tours is a little challenging at times. Buses have to come from a town 186 miles away, and so prices reflect this distance. Guides used are usually college students who, although not professional, are the best source of knowledge in such an isolated area.

The currency of Chile is the Chilean Peso – the US Dollar may be accepted.

Departing from our ship we will take a drive through the dramatically beautiful Aysen district on our approximate 45 minute journey filled with canyons, rivers and valleys.

This short tour will give us a glimpse of the impressive landscape of the region.

Leaving Punta Arenas, the route takes us some 65 kilometres (40 miles) north-west into the Patagonian countryside. The drive is across undulating land with just enough low shrubs to offer camouflage to guanacos (which resemble llamas) and rheas (the South American ostrich). The last stretch is on a gravel road past an open-pit coalmine, ranking among the world’s largest coal reserves.

On this tour we can discover the charm of the southerly city of Punta Arenas situated by the Strait of Magellan, and be introduced to the main points of interest. While there are sights and attractions to be seen around town, the major highlights are found in the rugged, beautiful scenery outside Punta Arenas.

We board a coach pier side for a sightseeing drive around this bustling frontier town, the capital of the Magallanes Region. We will be taken to the Plaza de Armas, the main square, and to the Cerro la Cruz – a viewpoint of the city, the Magellan Strait, the port and the legendary island of Tierra del Fuego.

We will travel by coach, for 30 minutes, as we head towards Club Andino, a unique ski centre that is one of the very few in the world with a view of the ocean. During our journey we will be able to enjoy the beautiful Patagonian landscape.

Punta Arenas is the southernmost city on Earth, overlooking the Straits of Magellan. Situated astride one of the world’s historic trade routes, its prosperity has risen and fallen with that trade. Punta Arenas enjoyed its first great boom during the California Gold Rush, when it served as a haven for great clipper ships. Although the port’s importance diminished after the opening of the Panama Canal, the city reached even greater prosperity early in this century as the centre of Chile’s international wool trade. Today, Punta Arenas reflects a great mix of cultures, from English sheep ranches to Portuguese sailors, and it remains an utterly fascinating testament to Chile’s rich history. Punta Arenas is also the starting point for excursions to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

The currency of Chile is the Chilean Peso – the US Dollar may be accepted.

If we want a tour that has everything, then this is the tour for us. We will join our experienced local guides on this fantastic tour out to the North Coast of the East Falklands.

The Falkland Islands are a remote and beautiful group of over 700 islands deep in the South Atlantic. They are 645 kilometres (400 miles) east of the South American coast, 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) north of Antarctica and almost 12,800 kilometres (8,000 miles) from Britain, with a population of 2,379 (as per the 2001 census). The scenery is reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands, with small groups of farm buildings nestling almost unseen amongst the wild backdrop.

The currency of the Falkland Islands is the Falkland pound.

Departing from the jetty we will have an approximate 20 minute journey before we reach the starting point for our ‘off-road’ 4x4 experience. We will be able to get an insight into the ranch style of Falklands farming, as the route to the Lagoon is working farmland.

Our tour takes in Fitzroy and three battle memorials commemorating the fierce conflict between Argentina and Britain, in 1982. Our guide will be a local battlefield expert who has lived in the Falklands for over 20 years and has dedicated much of his time to researching the 1982 conflict and meeting war veterans. Our guide also enjoys hiking the once battle-fierce mountains and valleys of 1982.

This is an ideal tour, if we want to see the highlights of Stanley in a short space of time!

The journey takes in the fantastic rugged beauty of East Falklands, passing close by a military radar site, Estancia Farm, to the head of Berkeley Sound. En route we will have the opportunity to learn about the historical Port Louis Settlement and the unique stone runs – appearing like rivers of stone running down the mountain, formed by intense frost action.

Join a veteran for this exclusive and inspiring tour of the Falklands War.

We will join our guide on an epic journey in a 4x4 vehicle to Volunteer Point, home to 1200 King Penguins, the largest colony of King Penguins outside of South Georgia. There are also approximately 500 Gentoo Penguins and Magellanic Penguins to be seen, a superb location where three species of penguin can be viewed.

There is no better way to take in some of the Falklands landscape features than by air. We will fly in a five twin engine Britten-Norman Islander aircraft.

Our tour commences with a trip aboard one of our local tour providers launches to a purpose-built landing stage in Sparrow Cove, located on the north coast of Port William. We will be met and transported across country by modern four-wheel drive vehicles, for approximately 30 minutes.

This tour has very limited capacity and will be sold on a first come, first served basis! We understand that this tour may be the highlight of your cruise, but please appreciate that once capacity has been reached it will be very difficult for us to secure further departures – your understanding with this matter will be greatly appreciated.

This is an exclusive opportunity to view Falkland birdlife.

Commencing with a short orientation tour of Montevideo, we are then transferred to Estancia La Rabida – a drive of approximately 90 minutes. The owners will welcome us upon our arrival and take us on dray trucks, or traditional old wagons, for a ride around the fields, including the three kilometres (one-and-a-half miles) of beaches on the shores of the Rio de la Plata.

Our tour will include views of Montevideo’s monuments, parks and gardens, the main points of interest being; the Ciudad Vieja (Old City), Solis Theatre and Independence Square – at the centre of which stands a monument dedicated to national hero Jose Gervasio Artigas, and his Mausoleum. Facing Independence Square is Government House (housing the museum of the Presidents).

The drama and destiny of the legendary German “pocket” battle ship “Admiral Graf Spee” are still alive in Montevideo. This tour will take us on the trail, with several stops along the way.

Our tour will include views of Montevideo’s monuments, parks and gardens, the main points of interest being the Ciudad Vieja (Old City), Solis Theatre and Independence Square – at the centre of which stands a monument dedicated to national hero Jose Gervasio Artigas, and his Mausoleum. Facing Independence Square is Government House (housing the Museum of the Presidents).

With nearly one and a half million residents, Montevideo is home to nearly half of Uruguay’s population. It is divided into 19 departments, each with its own capital city. As Uruguay’s cultural, political and commercial centre, Montevideo boasts a number of monuments, museums and impressive architecture. There are sidewalk cafés, fine restaurants, chic shopping centres, casinos and miles of clean beaches.

The currency of Uruguay is the Uruguayan Peso.

On our tour today we can experience an exciting ride on an old steam train, rebuilt by Montevideo’s Local Association of Rail Friends.

In this three and a half hour tour we can enjoy the quaint charm of the Old Town of Montevideo, along its narrow streets and admire the development of architecture and arts in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Montevideo is an eclectic mix of architectural influence with some amazing buildings that date back to more prosperous times. The city is an open-air exhibition of monuments and sculptures, as well as museums displaying the wonderful work of Uruguayan artists.

We begin our tour with a journey through the fashionable riverside suburbs of Olivos and San Isidro, where time permitting we will make a brief stop to view the beautiful cathedral.

Our tour goes back to the origins of the so called "South American Paris”, and we can view Beaux Arts palaces on grand boulevards and renowned monuments of the beginning of the 20th century, including the famous Recoleta Cemetery with the mausoleum of Eva Perón. We will experience the atmosphere of lifestyle of the old upper classes, which gave a European appearance to the area.

Get in touch with the town where the Tango was born. During this tour we will visit Avenida de Mayo that runs into the Plaza De Mayo, which is surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo which is the first City Hall, built during the Spanish rule. At the other end of Avenida de Mayo we will find the stately Congress building.

Founded 400 years ago along the River Plate as the ‘Paris of South America’, Buenos Aires is one of the world’s most elegant and exciting cities. Designed around wide boulevards that lead to large squares and manicured public parks, Buenos Aires has a decidedly European feel and is a modern centre of art and culture. The city is a remarkable blend of charming Old World traditions, such as the lively Italian Boca district, within a vibrant, urban centre. From the Colon Opera House, to the San Telmo Antique Market, to cruises along the fashionable riverside neighbourhoods of Olivos, San Isidro and San Fernando – Buenos Aires is a diverse city with lots to see.

The currency of Argentina is the Argentine Peso.
 

This is an ideal opportunity for us to absorb the atmosphere of country life at a really colourful Argentine feast in the pampas. Buenos Aires is a sprawling metropolis, which abruptly ends where endless fields of green pastures dotted with cattle and horses begin.

IGUAZU

A truly amazing sight and wonder of the world. Nature blessed the Argentine, Brazilian and Paraguayan border with a show of her splendid talents. Iguazu Falls will leave us all speechless. Imagine standing a few meters (that’s right, a few meters) away from a volume of water dropping over 70 metres through 275 falls over 2,7 km at a rate of millions of cubic litres per second.

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Tango is the soul of Argentina. Our history begins at the turn of the 19th century when the whole Rio de la Plata regions received great waves of immigrants in the growing ports of Buenos Aires and Montevideo.

Starting with the historical areas of Buenos Aires, we will trace the history that shaped the city. Our first stop is Plaza de Mayo, the historical and political heart of the city, laid out by Don Juan de Garay in 1580 during the second foundation of the city.

Departing from the port, an approximate 20-minute drive takes us into the city. We begin our tour with a panoramic drive and pass through the historic centre.

Discover the flavour of this beautiful holiday resort with its magnificent beaches and stunning views. In addition, Santos offers a bustling town centre as befits Brazil’s most important port. Over 40% of all Brazilian imports and about half the total exports pass through it.

Millions of immigrants reached Brazil via the port of Santos in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, proceeding to the country's interior by railway. Santos was, for a few decades, the true gateway to Brazil for millions of emigrants.

The currency of Brazil is the Real.

Within the aquarium is a fantastic array of aquatic organisms from South American waters – with an area of three thousand square metres and 1,200,000 litres of water in more than 35 tanks and mini lakes, this really is an amazing place.

We shall board a private wooden schooner and sail for approx 60-minutes through the bay and to the beautiful Jabaquara Beach.

We shall enjoy our day on the amazing island of Ilhabela and discover the peacefulness of nature, in a tour with our guide in a powerful 4x4 jeep.

Beautiful beaches, more than 300 waterfalls and an enormous variety of the Atlantic Rain Forest's fauna and flora are all factors that helped name the island "Ilhabela" - the beautiful island. Approximately 85% of the island is defined as a National Park and it is one of the last untouched areas of the Atlantic Rainforest.

Depending on the air humidity, there can be the presence of the "Borrachudo" (a type of tiny mosquito). Extra caution is recommended to those who are allergic to insect bites.

The currency of Brazil is the Real.

At the pier, we will board an air-conditioned minibus for an approximate one hour drive through the downtown area with a stop for photos at the Barreiro's lookout point. Next, we shall proceed on to Ilhabela’s foremost church, Nossa Senhora D'Ajuda, built in 1806.