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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. South America Cruise — Ushuaia to Cartagena Highlights › Journey from Ushuaia to Cartagena on this cruise of a lifetime aboard the G Expedition › Sail through the Chilean fjords › Visit Torres del Paine National Park › Explore the remote Isla Chiloe › Set eyes on Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley › Savour lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa restaurant › Travel into the heart of the Darien Jungle › Check out the Panama Canal What's Included 33 nts aboard the G Expedition. Arrival and departure transfers. Torres del Paine National Park excursion (Puerto Natales). Simpson River National Reserve visit (Chacabuco). Excursion to Punta Arenas or Ancud (Isla Chiloe). Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley (3-day land excursion). Cusco city tour. Ollantaytambo ruins guided tour. G Adventures-supported Women's Weaving Co-op visit (Ccaccaccollo). Lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant (Sacred Valley). Machu Picchu guided tour. Isla de la Plata wildlife excursion. Darien Jungle and Emberá tribe visit. The Shaping of Panama and Miraflores Locks excursion. Transit the Panama Canal. San Blas Islands excursion. Excursion in Bahia Solano. Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs on board. Internal flights. All transport to/from included activities and between all destinations. ACCOMMODATIONS Twin-share hotels (4 nts), aboard the G Expedition in quad-, triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window) (33 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed TRANSPORT G Expedition, Zodiac, private bus, motorized canoe, train, plane, walking GROUP LEADER One Expedition team member per 10 guests MEALS 27 breakfasts, 25 lunches, 26 dinners. Allow USD25-35 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board not included. ITINERARY The western coast of South America is stunning, as the landscape changes drastically from region to region. This 38-day cruise will find you exploring the best of the west coast aboard the G Expedition. Begin this incredible journey at the end of the earth in Ushuaia where you'll sail north through incredible fjords and past glaciers before heading on up to the Caribbean coast in search of tropical islands hugged by turquoise waters. Everything South America is here: explore Machu Picchu, get lost inside the Darien Jungle, ride through the Panama Canal, and loads more. Prepare yourself for an adventure that will leave you with moments you'll cherish forever. DAY 1 USHUAIA Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. DAY 2 USHUAIA Free morning to explore Ushuaia. Embarkation on the G Expedition in the afternoon. ( 1B, 1D ) DAY 3 AT SEA Get to know your expedition team. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 4 PUNTA ARENAS Visit Punta Arenas. Choose between two full-day included options. Opt to visit the Estancia Olga Teresa for a taste of the Patagonian "huasos" daily life or take a city tour of Punta Arenas to learn more about the history of the area. After, hike through the Magellan Forest Reserve. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 5 AT SEA Spend some time out on deck. Keep your camera and binoculars on hand for scenery or wildlife viewing opportunities. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 6 PUERTO NATALES Explore Puerto Natales. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 7 ANGOSTURA GUIA Explore Angostura Guía by Zodiac with expert expedition guides. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 8 AT SEA Enjoy the scenery, take part in lectures, photography and painting workshops, or relax on board. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 9 LAGUNA SAN RAFAEL Explore the fjords and glaciers by Zodiac. Keep an eye out for birdlife and keep your fingers crossed for whales or dolphins. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 10 CHACABUCO Enjoy the highlights of Chacabuco. Visit the colourful market before a scenic drive en route to Simpson River National Reserve. Visit Coyhaique, the capital of the Aysen region. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 11 AT SEA Choose to participate in lecture programs on board or relax and watch the world sail past from the comfort of the lounge. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 12 ANCUD, ISLA CHILOE Explore the pretty port town of Ancud, the gateway to Isla Chiloe, on a full-day tour. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 13 AT SEA Spend time with your fellow travellers and enjoy an optional painting class or photography workshop. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 14 TALCAHUANO Head to Ecuador Park. Visit the Museum Gallery of History, the Los Platos Lagoon, and the University Pinacoteca art gallery. Continue to Huascar, the second-oldest armoured battleship in the world. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 15 VALPARAÍSO Morning city tour of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Afternoon visit to the Casablanca Valley with winery tour. Some travellers may end their cruise here, while others may join this evening. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 16 AT SEA Spend some time on deck or join one of the lectures or painting classes. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 17 CALDERA Enjoy a full day of exploring picturesque Caldera. Visit local museums and a local mine. Soak in the desert scenery. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 18 AT SEA Spend some time out on deck. Keep your cameras and binoculars on hand for scenery or wildlife viewing opportunities. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 19 ARICA Enjoy a day in Arica. Opt to relax on the beach or head out on a tour to explore the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 20 AT SEA Grab a book from the library and enjoy some quiet down time. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAYS 21-22 SAN JUAN DE MARCONA Visit the Nazca desert cemetery and potter's studio. Head to a nearby nature reserve to spot wildlife. Opt to pre-book a flight over the Nazca Lines. ( 2B, 2L, 2D ) NEW TOUR EXPEDITION › SOUTH AMERICA 54