South American Cruise from Argentina to Chile

DAY 1 / DECEMBER 15^TH - BUENOS AIRES

 Upon arrival, meet and greet and transfer to your hotel.

Accommodation: Gran Brizo Hotel 4* or similar for 3 nights

DAY 2 / DECEMBER 16^TH - BUENOS AIRES

Morning city tour of Buenos Aires named “The Paris of South America”. On an unforgettable route, we will live all the porteño magic. These few hours feature all the magic of Argentina”s capital city. In this most complete overview of the Paris of South America we will visit the glamorous neighborhoods of Recoleta and its most famous cemetery, Palermo, May Square and the Pink House, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the newest & trendiest Puerto Madero Area and many other emblematic buildings and palaces of unique architectural, historical, and cultural value. The visit would not be complete without the sights of the first settlements of the city of Buenos Aires. The Pinteresque neighborhood of San Telmo, residence to the porteño aristocracy until the end of the XIX century and where the renowned antiques market is held every Sunday: Caminito Street, in the colorful, Italian immigrants’ neighborhood of La Boca. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening, dinner, and Tango show at La Ventana. In the heart of San Telmo, La Ventana Barrio de Tango, he opened its doors to the world in 1982. This fully restored historic tenement is a classic walk-through of the Buenos Aires culture through the ages. The interiors, which preserve the purest of the building, are the ideal area for a unique proposal for 32 artists in scene, two tango orchestras, a collection of folk music, dancers, and singers. (B/D)

DAY 3 / DECEMBER 17^TH - BUENOS AIRES

Today you will experience the Gaucho lifestyle in the Pampas at Santa Susana Ranch. Home to the gaucho, the humid pampa is one of the most fertile natural prairies in the world and is famous for its production of beef and cereals. Only a few kilometers away from the City of Buenos Aires, in a natural environment with beautiful landscapes, we will be honored with their typical national asado, empanadas, and excellent Argentinian wines. The wild smell of the countryside will invite us to break away from routine and discover a charming hundred-year-old rural tradition during the XXI century. Folk songs and dances, equestrian activities, and unbeatable shows of traditional gaucho skills, such as ring races, cuadreras (horse races), entrevero de tropillas (horse games): let’s live the traditional lifestyle of Argentinian ranches through the gaucho, the greatest symbol of these lands. (B/L)

DAY 4 / DECEMBER 18^TH - BUENOS AIRES

Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to the port to embark on your cruise adventure aboard the Norwegian Star. (B)

DAY 5 / DECEMBER 19^TH - MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY

 Resting on the southernmost point of the Rio de la Plata, Uruguay’s capital is a charming city. Tour the Establecimiento Juanico winery with buildings dating back to 1849. Wander the Plaza Independencia or take in the scenery at Estancia La Rabida. Explore more of Montevideo on a South America cruise! (B/L/D)

DAY 6 / DECEMBER 20^TH - AT SEA

Enjoy the numerous and diverse activities aboard of the Norwegian Star or just relax to the sound of the sea. (B/L/D)

DAY 7 / DECEMBER 21^ST - PUERTO MADRYN, ARGENTINA

If you want to see wildlife, go to the Punta Tombo Nature Reserve. Puerto Madryn is a gateway to remote wildlife preserves and Argentine patagonia. Visit the Paleontology Museum in the Chubut Valley. (B/L/D)

DAY 8 / DECEMBER 22^ND - AT SEA

Enjoy the numerous and diverse activities onboard of the Norwegian Star or just relax to the sound of the sea. (B/L/D)

DAY 9 / DECEMBER 23^RD - STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS

Arrive to the capital of the Falkland Islands, also known as Port Stanley and you’ll find a coastal town worthy of a jigsaw puzzle. This quaint city is home to a small population (so few are the residents that the town’s only “jail” can only hold thirteen people.) But it’s a place big on things to see and do. Whether you visit the Anglican Christ Church Cathedral, the southernmost cathedral in the world, or look for penguins. (B/L/D)

DAY 10 /DECEMBER 24^TH - CAPE HORN, CHILE

Located on the small island of Hornos Island, Cape Horn is the southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago of southern Chile. Although it’s not the most southern point of South America (the Diego Ramírez Islands holds that claim), Cape Horn marks the northern boundary of the Drake Passage, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Pacific Ocean. Discovered and first rounded by the Dutchman Willem Schouten, Cape Horn was a major point where ships carried trade around the world until the Panama Canal opened in 1914. (B/L/D)

DAY 11 / DECEMBER 25^TH - USHUAIA, ARGENTINA

Hike beautiful trails framed by the sea, forests, lakes and mountains. See Andean Condors and the rugged beauty of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Ushuaia is one of two main cities on the island territory of Tierra del Fuego. (B/L/D)

DAY 12 / ODECEMBER 26^TH - PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE

From the original name “Sandy Point,” this southernmost capital city in Chile had its humble beginnings as sparse penal colony near the Straits of Magellan. Today, Punta Arenas is regarded as a geopolitical point of interest given its strategic location as a gateway to the Antarctic Peninsula. (B/L/D)

DAYS 13 – 14 / DECEMBER 27^TH and 28^TH - AT SEA

Enjoy the numerous and diverse activities aboard of the Norwegian Star or just relax to the sound of the sea. (B/L/D)

DAY 15 / DECEMBER 29^TH - PUERTO CHACABUCO, CHILE

Keep an eye out for Black Necked swans and the endangered Giant Condor. Sculptured icebergs, soaring fjords and Andean peaks are all around you. Visit the cascading waterfalls of Riserva Nacional Rio Simpson. (B/L/D)

DAY 16 / DECEMBER 30^TH - PUERTO MONTT, CHILE

See the Osorno Volcano, often compared to Mt. Fuji for its perfect symmetry. Visit the jewel of the Lake District, Lago Todos Los Santos. Your gateway to Chile’s Lake District, a land of green rapids, waterfalls, and awesome scenery. (B/L/D)

DAY 17 / DECEMBER 31^ST - AT SEA

 Celebrate the New Year’s Eve with your fellow travelers aboard the Norwegian Star. (B/L/D)

DAY 18 / JANUARY 1^ST - SAN ANTONIO – SANTIAGO, CHILE

Upon arrival in San Antonio, meet and greet at the port and transfer to your hotel in Santiago. (B)

Accommodation: Pullman Santiago El Bosque 4* or similar for 3 nights

DAY 19 / JANUARY 2^ND - SANTIAGO

Morning city tour of Santiago. We will start on the main street in the city center, Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins (better known as Alameda) and there we will visit the Presidential Palace of La Moneda, a neoclassical building that houses an important part of Chilean history. We will visit the central pedestrian walkways of Huérfanos and Ahumada, which bring together the largest commercial activity in the capital and lead to the Plaza de Armas, a strategic place from where the first routes of the city were made. Around it we can see several historical buildings: the Cathedral Church, the Central Post Office, and the Municipality of Santiago. We will climb the Cerro Santa Lucía, a beautiful and important architectural and historical site that served as a strategic point of the founding of the city (and which is frequently visited by the people of Santiago) and then we will go to other places where the locals spend their time. free: the Forest Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Lastarria neighborhood. We will cross the Mapocho river to reach the Bellavista neighborhood, which concentrates a strong cultural and artistic activity, as well as being one of the favorites for the nightlife of the capital. Finally, we will get to know the new center of the city visiting Providencia and the communes of Las Condes and Vitacura, protagonists of the growth and modernity of Santiago, then returning to the hotel. (B)

DAY 20 / JANUARY 3^RD - SANTIAGO

Today, we will explore the beautiful coastal cities of Viña Del Mar and Valparaiso. We will start our tour from the hotel to the coast to visit Valparaiso, a city that was the main port of the Pacific Ocean during the 19th century and that today is one of the main tourist destinations in Chile thanks to its vibrant culture and particular architecture. We will also visit Viña del Mar, a beautiful coastal city known for its gardens and its pleasant beaches. We will cross the fertile wine valley of Casablanca and arrive in Valparaiso, obtaining beautiful views of the city from the viewpoints located on one of the 43 hills that surround the bay. We will visit some of its historical and commercial areas and also the National Congress, and we will go up one of the most famous elevators in the city. We will go to Cerro Alegre and achieve an extraordinary view from Paseo Yugoslavo, continuing to Cerro Concepción and strolling through the picturesque Paseo Atkinson, obtaining one of the best postcards of Valparaíso. We will go to La Sebastiana, an original construction that today is a museum and cultural center that houses collections of the renowned Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, and then we will continue to the neighboring spa town of Viña del Mar. There we will visit the Casino de Juegos and the main avenues and gardens of the coastal sector, and then stroll through residential neighborhoods with modern architecture, reaching Reñaca beach. We will end by visiting the city center, Plaza Vergara, and Av. Alvarez, then returning to the hotel in Santiago. (B/L)

DAY 21/ JANUARY 4^TH - SANTIAGO

Transfer to the airport. End of services. (B)