Meet fellow travelers and expedition staff at a celebratory welcome dinner. We depart for Peru the following day.

Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

Flight time: Florida to Peru 7 hours 10 minutes.

Discover the extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu and examine its artfully cut stone altars, temples, fountains and terraced gardens. If you’ve already visited Machu Picchu, consider traveling to Peru’s lesser-known North Coast, a region filled with stunning natural scenery and archaeological wonders from several pre-Inca cultures.

Accommodation: Belmond Monestario or Costa del Sol Trujillo Center and Belmond Miraflores Park

Flight time: Peru to Easter Island 6 hours 50 minutes.

Trace the history of a lost civilization with your archaeologist guides. Explore Rapa Nui National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to the beachside altar of Ahu Akivi and the Rano Raraku quarry, where hundreds of moai were abandoned.

Accommodation: Explora Rapa Nui

Flight time: Easter Island to Bariloche 5 hours 25 minutes.

Set on the shores of an expansive lake in the Nahuel Huapi National Park, San Carlos de Bariloche is famous for its outstanding access to nature and wildlife. It is steps away from thrilling outdoor activities, including hiking on Victoria Island, some of the world’s best stargazing, and golf at your spectacular resort.

Accommodation: Llao Llao Hotel

Flight time: Bariloche to Buenos Aires 2 hours

Arrive in the “Paris of South America,” so named for its European-style architecture and heritage, and experience a thriving cultural scene that maintains a deep connection to its history. Go backstage at the Teatro Colón on a private tour. Visit the exclusive, privately owned contemporary art collection of the Vergez family. Feel the passion of tango in the city where it was born.

Accommodation: Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Flight time: Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls 1 hour 40 minutes.

Iguazú Falls is one of nature’s most impressive spectacles, with 275 interlinking waterfalls tumbling down into the Iguazú River. Join a private guide on an exploration of the Argentine side of the falls at the pace you choose. Thrill-seekers can opt to take a Zodiac ride to the base of the roaring falls.

Accommodations: Gran Meliá Iguazú

Flight time Iguazú Falls to Calama (for Atacama Deset) 2 hours 10 minutes.

The Atacama Desert is a land that invites adventure. Explore serrated peaks and arid valleys by foot or
mountain bike, surf down (or simply admire) golden sand dunes or observe surreal pink flamingos feeding in a salt lagoon. When evening falls, discover a dark sky glittering with stars so bright they’ll steal your breath away.

Accommodation: Explora Atacama

Flight time Calama to Cartagena 5 hours 15 minutes

Originally built to thwart plundering pirates, an impressive fortress still greets visitors to Cartagena’s old town. Enchanting centuries-old villas spill bougainvillea from their terraces down to the cobblestone streets that bustle with local artists and vendors. Cartagena’s exquisite cuisine, served in tucked-away, idyllic courtyards, will quickly lure you into a lifestyle of Latin leisure. Colombia is a coffee lover’s paradise thanks to its unique geography, which makes it perfectly suited for producing delicious, outstanding beans. Start your day with some of the world’s best brews and take a tour to learn about the country’s iconic coffee.

Accommodation: Sofitel Santa Clara

Flight time Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale 2 hours 30 minutes.

We will return to Fort Lauderdale in the early afternoon, allowing you to continue onward to home on your independent flight.