- Take a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Valparaiso
- Explore the many sights of Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital of Argentina
- Discover the quaint charm of Montevideo, Uruguay and browse its art galleries
- Cruise the Chilean Fjords and Cape Horn, the meeting point of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans
South America Cruise: Chile to Argentina
Highlights
Explore the rugged landscapes and vibrant culture of South America on this cruise from Chile to Argentina. Visit iconic sites throughout this journey, and immerse yourself in the region’s rich culture and stunning beauty. Cruise the Chilean fjords, the iconic Cape Horn, and discover majestic glaciers and diverse wildlife.
Activity level
- Relaxed
- Easy Going
- Moderate
- Active
- Very Active
Moderate
Tour Includes
2 countries
- Chile
- Argentina
Sightseeing
- Santiago
- San Antonio
- Valparaiso
- Puerto Montt
- Puerto Chacabuco
- Punta Arenas
- Ushuaia, Stanley (Falkland Islands)
- Montevideo
- Buenos Aires
Cruise Accommodations
- 14 Nights
- Cruise aboard Holland America’s ms Oosterdam
Hotel Accommodations
- 3 Nights
- Moderate hotels based on twin/double occupancy
Meals
- 3 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners on land portion. All meals and select drinks on the cruise
Service
- A professionally trained English-speaking local tour director who is knowledgeable about the area will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.
Baggage Handling
- To and from your hotel room throughout your land tour for one piece of Checked Baggage per person.
Santiago, Chile
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Your vacation begins on an overnight flight to Santiago, Chile.
Welcome to Santiago, Chile! If you purchased airline tickets from YMT Vacations, a friendly representative will welcome you at the airport and transport you to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy. This evening you’ll join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. (D)
Hotel Plaza San Francisco or similar
This morning, head west to the coast for a panoramic city tour of Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy an included lunch, and then continue on to Viña del Mar, known as the “Garden City” for its lush gardens and parks. Visit Plaza Vergara, where you’ll have time to do some shopping. Late this afternoon you’ll stop in Casablanca Valley and immerse your taste buds at Viña Casas Del Bosque during a wine tasting. Your dinner is included this evening. (B, Wine Tasting, L, D)
Hotel Plaza San Francisco or similar
Explore Chile’s capital city with a morning panoramic tour of Santiago. Travel downtown to Alameda, the colorful main avenue and home to the San Francisco Church. See Plaza de Armas, the city’s main square, and the Bellavista (Bohemian District). Your tour ends with panoramic views of Santiago and the Andes Mountains from San Cristobal Hill. This afternoon you’ll board for your cruise in San Antonio. (B)
This port city in Southern Chile is known as the gateway to the Patagonian fjords and Andes mountains. With its beautiful larch wood cathedral, buzzing markets and views of Tenglo Island and the active Calbuco volcano, there’s much to see in Puerto Montt. (B, L, D)
Located in northern Patagonia, Puerto Chacabuco is one of the most important sea ports in the region. Tucked deep in the Chilean fjords, the place is surrounded by rugged mountains, rivers and waterfalls. (B, L, D)
Today you’ll cruise the dreamy Chilean fjords and sail past some of the most breathtaking scenery. (B, L, D)
The Sarmiento Channel is one of Patagonia’s main channels, and here you’ll fing glaciers calving into the sea, as you sail along the ragged coastline. If you’re lucky, you might also be able to spot Magellanic penguins, southern elephant seals, dolphins and orcas along these shores. (B, L, D)
Perched on the edge of the Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas is a bustling port city in Chile. Considered the gateway to Chilean Patagonia, the city is home to several museums including the Maritime Museum, Salesian Museum and more. (B, L, D)
Ushuaia is often referred to as the city at the end of the world, and with good reason. It’s the world’s southernmost city! Here, the rugged Andes mountains tower over the Beagle Channel, a strait in the Tierra del Fugo archipelago. (B, L, D)
Part of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in Southern Chile, Cape Horn is a rocky headland forming the southernmost tip of the continent. Cruise this cape where the Atlantic and Pacific oceans meet. This region also marks the northern boundary of the famous Drake Passage. (B, L, D)
Today, you will cruise to Stanley, the capital city of the Falkland Islands, an archipelago in the Southern Atlantic Ocean. Learn more about the picturesque city’s maritime history at the Dockyard Museum, and don’t miss the Lady Elizabeth Shipwreck. (B, L, D)
Today, you’ll make a stop at Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. This welcoming coastal city has an unmistakable European touch, and you can see it in its distinct architecture. Browse its art galleries, the historical old town and stroll down La Rambla, a riverside promenade lined with parks, bars and restaurants. (B, L, D)
Welcome to Buenos Aires, Argentina! Spend the day exlporing the Argentinian capital on your own or join us for an optional tour of the Icons of Buenos Aires and lunch. (B, L, D)
Add-On: Discovering Buenos Aires Icons and Lunch
Experience the best of Buenos Aires with our guided city tour. From the stately Teatro Colon, a seven-storied theater, to Santo Telmo, the city’s oldest neighborhood filled with art galleries and historic mansions, there’s no shortage of incredible sights in Buenos Aires.
Later in the evening, join us for an introduction to Argentinian cuisine and culture, as you sip on a welcome drink with your fellow travelers. This will be followed by wine and appetizers. Next, create your own empanada with a choice of filling, and get a chance to see how the experts use the “”repulgue”” technique to make them. Then comes the best part: an opportunity to savor some of Argentina’s best steak that takes 24 hours to prepare. Have it with a side of Malbec wine straight from the wineries of Mendoza and some cuartirolo cheese, dulce de batata (made with sweet potato) and dulce de madera (made of a special kind of Argentinian wood). Try your hand at making alfajores, a dessert with dulce de leche, biscuit, coconut shavings and more. End the evening by learning more about “mate”, the national tea, and make one yourself and share it with your fellow travelers. (B,D)
Double Tree By Hilton or similair
Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.
YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.
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Per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare. Passport required.
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FAQs
Unfortunately, additional nights are not available from YMT Vacations for this tour. Your YMT Sales Consultant will confirm the specific hotel related to your departure date, and you can then contact the hotel directly to arrange an extended stay.
Yes, triples are permitted (depending on availability).
You should arrive in Santiago no later than 4pm.
Passport only, no visas or permits are required.
Add-Ons
Make your vacation extra special by adding optional excursions to your tour. It’s a great opportunity to enhance your trip, these experiences slot seamlessly into your package, and we’ll take care of all the logistics for you. Remember that adding an optional experience might increase the overall activity level of the tour, so always keep that in mind when planning your trip.
Discover two architectural icons of the city – Colon Theatre and El Ateneo Bookstore. Your first stop for the day is Colon Theatre, one of the best known opera houses in the country, and a cultural landmark since its construction in 1908. As you tour the theatre, you’ll see crystal chandeliers and opulent decor of the Salon de Oro (Hall of Gold). The theatre can easily accommodate 2,500 people, leaving enough space for about a 1,000 to stand around!
If you like literature and unearthing quaint bookstores, you’ll love our next stop: El Ateneo Grand Splendid, one of the biggest bookstores in all of South America. The building has a rich history dating back almost 100 years. It used to be a theatre where popular shows were staged, before being converted to a movie theater in the 1920s, screening some of the earliest talkies in Argentinian cinema. You’ll then cross the famous Cafe Tortoni, and have lunch at a local restaurant.
Inclusions
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1 hour guided tour of Colon Theatre
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Visit to El Ateneo Bookstore
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Lunch at a local restaurant
Note: We recommend comfortable walking shoes
Duration: Approx. 6 Hours (Morning)
Activity Level: Moderate/Active
Price: $209 USD
South America Cruise: Chile to Argentina
$4748 USD