Day 1 Bogota
Arrive in Bogota and transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Day 2 Bogota
Enjoy a half day city tour exploring Bogota with your local guide. Visit the historic neighbourhood of La Candelaria and the wonderful Gold Museum. After the tour you will head to a local tejo hall to play one of South America’s most explosive (pun intended) games.
Day 3 Bogota/Cabo de la Vela
Fly to Riohacha and then travel overland – your Guajira Peninsula adventure is about to begin! Please note that this 3 days/ 2 nights journey into the heart of La Guajira Peninsula will take you into some incredible remote and untouched landscapes. Expect basic accommodation and bumpy roads – but you can also expect to be blown away by the beauty and solitude of the northernmost tip of South America. After a few hours drive you will arrive in Cabo de la Vela where you will have lunch, and then spend a few hours exploring the most beautiful beaches and sights in the area.
Day 4 Cabo de la Vela
After breakfast you will head to Punta Gallina where you will set foot on the very northernmost tip of this wonderful continent. Youl’ll also visit Taroa Dunes, Bahia Honda and have the chance for a swim. Watch sunset before heading back to Cabo de la Vela to stay overnight.
Day 5 Cabo de la Vela/Tayrona
After breakfast you will drive to Mayapo, one of the most beautiful beaches on the peninsula, where you will have lunch. Then, continue overland to Tayrona and your accommodation for the next three nights.
Day 6 Tayrona
Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities.
Day 7 Tayrona
Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities.
Day 8 Tayrona/Cartagena
Transfer by road to the gorgeous city of Cartagena, a journey of around 4-5 hours.
Day 9 Cartagena
Cartagena is one of South America’s most beautiful cities; discover the charm of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city on a short walking tour this morning.
Day 10 Cartagena/Medellin
Fly from Cartagena to Medellin, the ‘City of Eternal Spring’, and transfer to your hotel.
Day 11 Medellin
Today you will have a a fascinating tour of the sites of Medellín’s past and present and learn more about the transformation of ‘the world’s most dangerous city’ into one of South America’s most liveable and agreeable cities.
Day 12 Medellin/Quito
This morning you will say goodbye to Colombia and fly into Ecuador’s capital city of Quito. Transfer to your hotel in the UNESCO World Heritage Listed centre of the city and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Day 13 Quito
Depart on a full day tour exploring the historic centre of Quito including the Plaza de la Independencia and San Francisco Monastery. Then, travel north of Quito to the Equatorial Monument where you can stand at Latitude 0º, with a foot on each hemisphere!!
Day 14 Quito/Patate
Depart Quito and travel south towards one of the world’s highest active volcano, Cotopaxi (5,897 metres above sea level). After visiting the National Park you will continue to your accommodation – an historic and traditional hacienda.
Day 15 Patate/Riobamba
This morning, after breakfast, continue touring around this beautiful city. Baños is a small city located in a valley with waterfalls and hot springs nearby. One of the main attractions is the Tungurahua volcano. Today’s tour will begin by visiting the famous waterfalls “Manto de la Novia” and “Pailon del Diablo”, later go to a lookout point to see the Tungurahua active volcano. Continue to Riobamba and stay overnight.
Day 16 Riobamba/Cuenca
After breakfast you will head to Ecuador’s highest mountain, Chimborazo (6310m). Thanks to its location at the Equator, this is the closest point to the sun from the surface of Earth. Continue south to the stunning colonial city of Cuenca, where you will stay overnight.
Day 17 Cuenca
Stroll through Cuenca’s cobblestone streets and colonial plazas, visiting highlights like the flower market, New and Old Cathedrals, and artisan shops.
Day 18 Cuenca/Lima
Travel overland from Cuenca to Guayaquil Airport and say farewell to Ecuador! It’s time to begin the Peruvian portion of your adventure – fly to Lima and transfer to your hotel.
Day 19 Lima
A half-day sightseeing tour of Lima’s historic centre, the seaside suburbs of Miraflores and San Isidro with a guided tour of the Larco Museum.
Day 20 Lima/Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The valley is a great place to spend your first few days acclimatising due to the altitude of 2,700m above sea level before moving up to the more challenging heights of Cuzco (3,400m). Along the way you will visit Pisac Ruins and Market.
Day 21 Sacred Valley
Enjoy a full day tour of the Sacred Valley’s incredible sights including the archaeological ruins of Moray, the Maras salt terraces and Ollantaytambo village and fortress, one of the most monumental architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire, one of the few places where the Spanish conquistadors lost a major battle.
Day 22 Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu
Today is sure to be a highlight of your trip! Travel by Vistadome train to the famous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and enjoy a guided tour of the archaeological site. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. Consider adding the optional Express Inca Trail, a spectacular 6-hour moderate walk to Machu Picchu, arriving through the Sun Gate.
Day 23 Machu Picchu/Cuzco
Return to Machu Picchu this morning to continue your unguided exploration of this extensive site. Consider a hike to Huayna Picchu for stunning views. Catch an afternoon train to Cuzco.
Day 24 Cuzco
A half-day walking tour of the main sights of Cuzco, including the Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Koricancha Temple, San Blas Church and handcraft workshops. Finish with a visit to the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman.
Day 25 Cuzco
A free day to explore this fascinating city on your own. Ask us about a cooking lesson or trekking Rainbow Mountain (strenuous activity) or visit one of its nine museums.
Day 26 Cuzco/Puno
Depart by bus this morning on a full-day tour across the altiplano to Puno, situated on the shores of Lake Titicaca. This daily service from Cuzco to Puno steadily climbs up the Vilcanota Valley towards the headwaters of the Urubamba River and the highest point of the trip, Abra La Raya at 4321 metres above sea level. From Abra La Raya, it is a gradual descent into the opening grassy plains towards Lake Titicaca towards the Bolivian Altiplano and eventually down to the lake’s edge where Puno sits.
Day 27 Puno
Depart on a full day tour visiting Uros floating islands and Taquile Island, both located on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca.
Day 28 Puno/La Paz
You will be met at your hotel this morning and depart from Puno on a tour travelling around Lake Titicaca and across the border into Bolivia. You will visit the town of Copacabana, and its beautiful Cathedral before boarding the catamaran for Sun Island. Explore the island with your guide and enjoy a delicious local lunch. We sail to Chua, where you will disembark and continue the rest of your journey to La Paz by road, arriving this evening at your hotel.
Day 29 La Paz
Depart this morning on a half-day sightseeing tour of La Paz, including the city’s fantastic street markets, rich in handicrafts, weaving and witchcraft artefacts. We visit the colonial part of the city, including San Francisco Church, the Gold Museum, Murillo Square and the outdoor replica of the Tiahuanaco temple, before continuing to the modern part of town. Finally, admire the natural geological formations of the Valley of the Moon.
Day 30 La Paz/Uyuni Salt Flats
Fly from La Paz to Uyuni and commence your 4WD overland adventure through Bolivia’s southwestern corner. Visit the incredible Uyuni Salt Flats and Isla Incahuasi. Overnight in a hotel made entirely of salt!
Day 31 Uyuni Salt Flats
Morning trip crossing the salt flats heading south. Leave these magnificent white plains behind in Chuvica and enter the highlands and small branches of the range. You will pass the remote villages of San Juan and San Agustín before reaching the high valley of Alota. From here, you will continue south, across a barren landscape studded with great stone formations created by wind erosion, to finally reach Villamar, where you stay overnight.
Day 32 Uyuni Salt Flats/San Pedro de Atacama
This morning you will enter the National Reserve of Andean Fauna Eduardo Avaroa to Laguna Colorado. Your trip continues towards Sol de Mañana (Morning Sun), where you will see clouds of sulphuric gasses and geysers. Afterwards, visit Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon), whose waters are emerald green, especially when the wind is blowing in a specific direction.
Then, say goodbye to Bolivia and transfer to your Chilean vehicle for the overland journey to San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 33 San Pedro de Atacama
Morning at leisure to relax and explore the cute adobe town of San Pedro. This afternoon, visit the spectacular Valley of the Moon and watch a magical sunset.
Day 34 San Pedro de Atacama/Santiago de Chile
Transfer by road to Calama Airport and fly to Santiago, Chile’s cosmopolitan capital city.
Day 35 Santiago de Chile
Discover Chile’s vibrant capital, Santiago on a half-day guided sightseeing tour. Visit Bellas Artes, San Cristobal and lovely Lastarria before exploring the downtown area.
Day 36 Santiago de Chile/Mendoza
Board a comfortable coach and travel across the Andean Mountain Range today – a spectacular journey! On arrival in Mendoza you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 37 Mendoza
Enjoy a half day tour of some of Mendoza’s celebrated vineyards. Sample wines from Lujan de Cuyo or Maipo valleys and savour the taste of Argentina’s most emblematic grape variety, malbec.
Day 38 Mendoza/Bariloche
Transfer to the airport for your flight south to Bariloche, gateway to Argentina’s spectacular Lakes District. You’ll be transferred to your hotel on arrival.
Day 39 Bariloche
Depart on a half-day tour of Bariloche’s surrounding mountains, lakes & parks. Bariloche is the perfect combination of city comforts and remote natural beauty.
Day 40 Bariloche/Puerto Varas
Begin the spectacular lakes crossing through the untouched wilderness of the Andes. Morning transfer to Puerto Pañuelo where you will board your catamaran and sail Lake Nahuel Huapi towards Puerto Blest. Take a bus to Puerto Alegre and continue by catamaran across Lago Frias. Continue by bus to Peulla, then sail Todos Los Santos Lake, enjoying views of Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Falls, before arriving at your hotel in Puerto Varas.
Day 41 Puerto Varas
Day at leisure to relax and explore this pretty town.
Day 42 Puerto Natales
Transfer to Puerto Montt Airport for your flight to Puerto Natales. On arrival you will be met by The Singular Patagonia staff and transferred to the hotel. During your visit, you can select among a broad menu of expeditions, tours and activities, ranging from visits to Torres del Paine National Park to exclusive trips to our private reserves. Through the menu of expeditions you can feel the experience of Authentic Patagonia, mingling with the people and its customs, visiting ranches and industrial premises where the pioneers worked, sailing the fjords along which the canoeists travelled and admiring the impressive landscapes that generations and generations enjoyed.
Day 43 Puerto Natales
The team of experienced guides will escort you to the most amazing locations in Patagonia. These excursions will take you to fjords, mountains, glaciers, Patagonian forests and farms. There is a choice of excursions with different levels of difficulty and duration. Activities include horseback riding, trekking, kayaking, mountain biking, bird watching, to name just a few. Suggested excursion options include:
– Navigation to Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers: a boat ride towards Bernando O’Higgins National Park to disembark and walk to Serrano Glacier. After lunch, hiking or horseback riding options are available to continue exploring this beautiful area.
– Historical Puerto Bories: a unique and exclusive excursion takes you to uncover the history and lifestyle of the pioneers of the region.
– Cycling Laguna Sofia: a medium level cycle from Puerto Natales to Laguna Sofia where you can often see condors.
– Kayaking Sofia Lake: the lake sits in a beautiful valley. As you advance in the kayak, you can see black-necked swans, wild geese, ducks and for sure, the imposing condors gliding between the hills.
Day 44 Puerto Natales
A full day to enjoy the many excursion options included as part of your all-inclusive stay. Suggested excursion options include:
Water Path Hike: Full-day hike in Torres del Paine with Toro Lake and Paine Massif views.
Puerto Bories Kayaking: Half-day, beginner-friendly kayaking with hotel views.
Torres del Paine Discovery: One-day tour with key viewpoints, lakes, wildlife, and short hikes to see the Paine Towers.
Day 45 Puerto Natales/ Cruise
Depart The Singular this morning and transfer a few hours south by road to the Australis cruise office in Punta Arenas. Check in and enjoy some free time before boarding commences at 6pm.
Once onboard, we will make a welcome toast and introduce the Captain and his crew. The ship will sail to the far south immediately after. Through the mythical Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel, we will travel through Patagonia and the fjords of Tierra del Fuego.
Day 46 Ainsworth Bay/ Cruise
By dawn, the ship is sailing up Seno Almirantazgo, a spectacular offshoot of the Strait of Magellan that stretches nearly halfway across Tierra del Fuego. The snow-capped peaks of Karukinka Natural Park stretch along the north side of the sound, while the deep fjords and broad bays of Alberto de Agostini National Park define the south shore. At Ainsworth Bay, guests can choose between a forest hike to a waterfall or a moraine hike with Marinelli Glacier views, and potentially see elephant seals. Later, a Zodiac excursion to Tucker Islets offers Magellan penguin and bird viewing. In September and April, the penguin excursion is replaced with a Brookes Bay glacier walk.
Day 47 Pia Glacier/ Cruise
Overnight sail around the western end of Tierra del Fuego via the very narrow Gabrial Channel, Magdalena Channel, and Cockburn Channel. After rounding the remote Brecknock Peninsula, Stella Australis tacks eastward and enters the Beagle Channel again. By morning you will be entering Pia Fjord and boarding the Zodiacs for a shore excursion to Pia Glacier. After disembarking, take a short hike to gain a panoramic view of the spectacular glacier, which extends from the mountaintops down to the sea, or a longer, much more difficult walk up a lateral moraine of the old Pia Glacier. Later, the ship sails through Beagle Channel’s “Glacier Alley,” showcasing Darwin Mountains’ tidewater glaciers.
Day 48 Wulaia Bay & Cape Horn/ Cruise
During the early morning, navigate the narrow Murray Channel between Navarino and Hoste islands and drop anchor at historic Wulaia Bay, one of the few places in the archipelago where the human history is just as compelling as the natural environment.
In the afternoon, you will cruise across Nassau Bay into the remote archipelago that includes Cape Horn National Park. Weather and sea conditions permitting, you shall go ashore on the windswept island that harbours legendary Cape Horn. Here you can celebrate the extraordinary milestone of having ventured from the northernmost point of the continent, to its extreme southernmost region. Congratulations – what an epic voyage!!
Day 49 Cruise/ Buenos Aires
This morning, sail into Argentine waters and dock in Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Tonight you will celebrate this incredible trip with a special dinner experience at Fogon Asado.
Day 50 Buenos Aires
Your 50 day adventure through some of our best loved parts of South America comes to a close today. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
