Patagonia

Chile is a country of startling contrasts and extreme beauty. Transition one moment from its tangled and vast wilderness not yet blemished by human intervention into its sprawling urban setting teeming with humanity. In Santiago, the more you look, the more you find. Zigzag through its colonial architecture, indulge in the cafes of its bohemian Barrio Bellavista, and explore some of the world’s best streets in Santiago, dramatically sandwiched between the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean coast. In Patagonia, prepare to be dazzled by fjords and mountain peaks. A stunning mix of glistening lakes, smoldering volcanoes, temperate rain forests, and meandering rivers rich in wildlife turn this slim swath of land into a playground for skiing, whitewater rafting, and trekking. Starting at $1,599 per person

Take a 7-night trip and visit Chile’s Lake District, nestled between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. Start in Santiago and see the Plaza de Armas and Santa Lucia Hill. From there, travel to wine country and Valparaiso, where you can sample and buy world-famous Chilean wines. Next, travel to Alerce Andino National Park along the Austral Highway and view the spectacular scenery of Chile’s Lake District. Finally, travel to Vicente Perez Rosales National Park for views of Osorno Volcano and Llanquihue Lake before returning to the US. Starting from $2975, including air, with daily departures.

Take a 7-night trip and see the best that Argentina has to offer. Start in Buenos Aires, visiting the Plaza de Mayo and enjoying a traditional dinner and tango show. Afterward, travel to Bariloche at the foothills of the Andes and take an excursion along the coast of Lake Nahuel Huapi to view the beautiful scenery. From there, fly to Iguazu Falls, one of the most remarkable natural wonders of the world. Finally, transit through Buenos Aires on your way back home. Starting from $2475, including air, with daily departures.

Take an 11-night trip to the Patagonia region of South America. Start in Buenos Aires, where you visit the Plaza de Mayo and the Plaza del Congreso. From there, fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city, where you board the MV Stella Australis on your voyage to Cape Horn. Sail through Beagle and Murray channels to disembark in Cape Horn National Park and see the scenic beauty near Antarctica. Disembark in historic Wululaia Bay. Also, visit Gunther Pluschow Glacier and Magdalena Island before disembarking at Punta Arenas and flying to Santiago for a tour on your way back to the US. Starting from $5125, including air, with seasonal departures.

Take a 10-night trip featuring an Argentina-to-Chile lake crossing. Start your adventure in Buenos Aires, where you visit the famous squares of Plaza de Mayo and Plaza del Congreso. Fly to Bariloche in the foothills of the Andes and take an excursion along the coast of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Afterward, transfer to Puerto Panuelo and board the boat for your Argentina-Chile lake crossing. Upon arrival in Puerto Blest, proceed to Puerto Alegre, where you board another launch across Lake Frias to Puerto Frias. Then transfer to Peulla for overnight. Cruise spectacular Lake Todos Los Santos, arriving in Petrohue to end your lake crossing. Transfer to Puerto Varas and then Puerto Montt for a flight to Santiago, the capital of Chile, and see the Plaza de Armas and Santa Lucia Hill. Spend a day at leisure exploring Santiago before returning to the US. Starting from $2825, including air, with daily departures.