Brazil Highlights with Antarctica cruise

Day 1 - Arrive Rio de Janeiro

Arrive in one of the world’s most spectacular cities, Rio de Janeiro, transfer to your hotel.

Accommodation: Three Nights: Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana Palace

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Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro

Travel to Corcovado, the mountain famous for its iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy stunning views across the city. At sunset, ride a cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain before heading to a local restaurant for a delicious Brazilian barbecue.

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Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro

This morning, enjoy your selected sightseeing activity.

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Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro, Iguazú Falls

Fly to Iguazú Falls.

Accommodation: Two Nights, Iguazú Falls, Hotel das Cataratas

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 5 - Iguazú Falls

Today, you’ll venture to the Argentinian side of the falls. Ride the Rainforest Ecological Train through the forest to a series of walkways and viewing points, including one that takes you directly over the 82 metre-deep Devil’s Throat.

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Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 - Iguazú Falls, Buenos Aires

Get up close to a range of native South American birds at Parque das Aves Bird Park. Then fly to Buenos Aires and head for the Recoleta district, where your hotel awaits.

Accommodation: Three Nights, Buenos Aires, Park Hyatt

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - Buenos Aires

Enjoy a tour of Buenos Aires then visit the city’s oldest barrio.

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Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 8 - Buenos Aires

This morning embark on your chosen activity. Perhaps head to the island town of Tigre and enjoy a cruise over the waterways of the Paraná Delta. Alternatively, explore the extraordinary history of the city’s vibrant urban art culture or take a behind the scenes soccer tour that celebrates ‘fútbol’, the national sport of Argentina.

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Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Embark Antarctica Cruise

Fly to Ushuaia, South America’s most southern city, and transfer to your luxury expedition ship, Le Boréal to be greeted by your Expedition Leader and a team of expert naturalist guides. Take some time to settle in before enjoying the Captain’s Welcome Dinner. Afterwards, head to the deck to take in the stunning scenery of the Beagle Channel.

Accommodation: 10 Nights, Le Boréal

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 10 - Antarctica Cruise

Your itinerary in Antarctica becomes flexible in order to maximise your discovery of this enchanting world of ice and water.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 11 - Antarctica Cruise

Your Captain will charter a course based on the most exciting sightseeing opportunities available and the most favourable ice and weather conditions.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 12 - Antarctica Cruise

Each day on your cruise, you’ll enjoy morning and afternoon Zodiac rides. Experience some of the most unique wildlife viewing in the world as you’re taken to visit penguin rookeries and seal colonies.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 13 - Antarctica Cruise

Keep an eye out for the orcas, as well as humpback and minke whales, that frequent these waters.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 14 - Antarctica Cruise

Continue to explore the wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 15 - Antarctica Cruise

Take advantage of a flexible itinerary as you continue to explore this enchanting world of water and ice.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 16 - Antarctica Cruise

Learn about the history, geology and wildlife of the remarkable White Continent courtesy of your Expedition Team and enjoy Zodiac rides, keeping an eye out for the astonishing wildlife of the region.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 17 - Antarctica Cruise

On board your ship, share stories with fellow passengers and new-found friends.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 18 - Antarctica Cruise

Return across the Drake Passage towards the Argentinian city of Ushuaia. Along the way, keep an eye out for the many whales, dolphins and albatross that frequent these waters.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 19 - Disembark Ship, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires

Today you’ll disembark your ship in Ushuaia and embark on a tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park. Later, travel to the airport for your included flight to Buenos Aires, where you’ll enjoy a final night at the Park Hyatt.

Accommodation: Buenos Aires, Park Hyatt

Meals: Breakfast

Day 20 - Depart, Buenos Aires

After breakfast be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

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Meals: Breakfast