Ultimate Journey: Patagonia, Argentina, Brazil & Antarctica - Cruise & Land Journey

Santiago is a dynamic port city in Chile, celebrated for its rich history and vibrant culture. Must-do experiences include indulging in traditional dishes like "pastel de choclo" and exploring the Mercado Central. The best season to visit is during the spring (September to November) or fall (March to May), when the weather is mild and the city is alive with local festivities.

Torres del Paine is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Chilean Patagonia, renowned for its soaring granite towers, turquoise glacier-fed lakes, and some of the world's finest multi-day trekking routes. Must-dos include hiking to the base of the Torres, cruising alongside icebergs on Lake Grey, and savoring cordero al palo roasted over open coals. October through April offers the best weather and longest daylight for exploring this windswept wilderness.

Torres del Paine is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Chilean Patagonia, renowned for its soaring granite towers, turquoise glacier-fed lakes, and some of the world's finest multi-day trekking routes. Must-dos include hiking to the base of the Torres, cruising alongside icebergs on Lake Grey, and savoring cordero al palo roasted over open coals. October through April offers the best weather and longest daylight for exploring this windswept wilderness.

Torres del Paine is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Chilean Patagonia, renowned for its soaring granite towers, turquoise glacier-fed lakes, and some of the world's finest multi-day trekking routes. Must-dos include hiking to the base of the Torres, cruising alongside icebergs on Lake Grey, and savoring cordero al palo roasted over open coals. October through April offers the best weather and longest daylight for exploring this windswept wilderness.

El Calafate, the gateway to Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park, provides access to the Perito Moreno Glacier — one of the world's few major glaciers not in retreat, its five-kilometre face calving house-sized icebergs with cannon-fire regularity into Lago Argentino. The national park's forty-seven glaciers, fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field's thirteen thousand square kilometres of ice, combine with the town's Patagonian lamb restaurants and steppe-country charm to create an experience where geological spectacle meets the warm hospitality of Argentina's deep south.

El Calafate, the gateway to Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park, provides access to the Perito Moreno Glacier — one of the world's few major glaciers not in retreat, its five-kilometre face calving house-sized icebergs with cannon-fire regularity into Lago Argentino. The national park's forty-seven glaciers, fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field's thirteen thousand square kilometres of ice, combine with the town's Patagonian lamb restaurants and steppe-country charm to create an experience where geological spectacle meets the warm hospitality of Argentina's deep south.

Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.

Antarctica is earth's last pristine continent, a fourteen-million-square-kilometre ice wilderness supporting extraordinary wildlife — vast penguin colonies, humpback whales, leopard seals — in landscapes of otherworldly beauty. Essential experiences include Zodiac landings among penguin colonies, whale watching, and witnessing icebergs of electric blue. November through March is the visiting season, with December-January warmest and February best for whales.