South America & Chilean Fjords Cruise with Iguazu Falls & Machu Picchu

Your holiday begins as you fly from Australia to your destination.

Arrive in Rio de Janeiro for an exhilarating experience. The bustling neighbourhoods of Copacabana and Ipanema beckon with their lively atmosphere and inviting shores, while the historic streets of Santa Teresa brim with colour.

Enjoy a full day at leisure to further explore this vibrant city. Take in iconic sights such as Christ the Redeemer or Sugarloaf Mountain, soak up the sun on Rio’s famous beaches, or delve deeper into its rich culture with local cuisine, music and neighbourhood discoveries.

Transfer to the airport and fly to Iguazu Falls to uncover the world’s largest waterfall system. Over the next three days, you’ll be immersed in the vision of 275 waterfalls across the border of Brazil and Argentina.    

Your tour begins on the Brazilian side of the Falls with a half-day tour. Here, you’ll marvel at the sight of all 275 waterfalls cascading together, surrounded by verdant tropical rainforest.

Today, you’ll tour the Argentinian side, where roaring waterfalls tumble down sheer drops. Starting at Devil’s Throat, discover rainforest catwalks. One path offers clifftop panoramas across the forest, the other reveals river rapids and soaring vertical views.

Buenos Aires boasts a blend of European grandeur and Latin American flair. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

The second Holland America Line Signature-class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates a historic New York City-inspired design and features a stunning art collection valued at more than $3 million. While on board, enjoy regional cooking demonstrations, and food and wine tastings.

Another day in Buenos Aires is yours to explore. Wander through the grand boulevards lined with neoclassical architecture, indulge in the city’s renowned culinary scene, and encounter the city’s passionate rhythms of tango.

Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay, is becoming known as a rising star in the world of wine. Immerse yourself in its vibrant atmosphere, where lively musical theatre and intimate tango bars coexist harmoniously.

Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, is a charming and remote outpost in the South Atlantic. Set amid rugged landscapes and surrounded by pristine beaches, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and British heritage.

Witness the untamed beauty of Cape Horn, Chile. With its rugged landscapes, dramatic cliffs, and historical significance, it’s a place that invites you to connect with the power of nature and the spirit of maritime exploration.

In Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city, stark beauty surrounds you before cruising the Beagle Channel. Snow-capped peaks, seabirds, and Glacier Alley’s calving ice reveal nature’s raw power in shifting southern light.

Perched on the Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas is known for museums and colonial artefacts. Visit its beautiful cemetery, explore the mansion-lined main square, and, legend says, rub “The Indian” toe to ensure your return.

The Sarmiento Channel winds through remote Patagonia, offering serene cruising between forested shores and snow-draped peaks. Calm waters mirror dramatic skies while dolphins and seabirds appear along the route.

The Cockburn Channel cuts through the rugged fjords of Tierra del Fuego, linking the Beagle Channel with the open Pacific. Remote and windswept, it reveals steep cliffs, misty peaks, and icy waters where seabirds glide and marine life thrive in one of the world’s most isolated seascapes.

Pío XI Glacier, also called Brüggen Glacier, is the largest glacier in South America and one of the few in the world still advancing. Flowing from the vast Southern Patagonian Ice Field, it spills into fjords within Bernardo O’Higgins National Park.

Scenic cruising through the Darwin Channel reveals a quiet world of mist-shrouded peaks, dense forests, and glacier-carved fjords. Tucked within Tierra del Fuego, the channel offers calm, narrow passages where waterfalls tumble from cliffs and seabirds trace the winds.

Arrive in Puerto Montt, gateway to the Chilean Lake District. Framed by volcanoes and lush countryside, the city offers a taste of the region’s German colonial heritage and coastal charm.

Disembarking in Santiago, continue your holiday with a two-night hotel stay.

Spend a further day discovering Santiago at your own pace, from its historic centre to the vineyards of the surrounding valleys, all set against a striking Andean backdrop.

Fly to Cusco and transfer into the Sacred Valley for a two-night stay. Once the heartland of the Inca Empire, this fertile valley is dotted with ancient ruins and traditional Andean villages.

Explore the Sacred Valley in depth today, uncovering Inca terraces, ancient fortresses and market towns set beneath towering Andean peaks, a landscape still steeped in centuries of history.

A full day exploring Machu Picchu, the legendary lost city of the Incas, reached by train through dramatic mountain scenery. Afterwards, transfer to Cusco for a two-night stay in this historic former Inca capital.

Enjoy a day at leisure in Cusco, wandering its cobbled streets and colonial plazas, built upon the foundations of the ancient Inca capital.

Fly on to Lima and transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. Peru’s coastal capital pairs colonial grandeur with a celebrated culinary scene overlooking the Pacific.

Spend a final day exploring Lima, from the historic centre of the Plaza Mayor to the clifftop views of Miraflores, before your onward journey home.

Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your onward flight home.