Depart From: Depart North America for flights to Santiago, Chile

Note: CHILEAN RECIPROCITY FEE Upon arrival in Chile, you will be asked to pay a Reciprocity Fee by Chilean customs officials. A Tourist Card will be issued for a stay of up to 90 days upon payment of a reciprocity fee, currently US $160. Currently, the fee is only charged at the Santiago International Airport. Payment can be made in U.S. currency or by credit card.

Morning: Group flights arrive in Santiago in the morning. After clearing customs and immigration, meet your guide. On your way to the hotel, enjoy a panoramic overview of Santiago.

Lunch: Lunch on your own

Afternoon: Your afternoon is free to explore Santiago on your own or relax at the hotel

Dinner: Welcome dinner at the hotel

Lodging: Intercontinental Hotel Santiago

Meals Included: Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Free time in the morning to explore Santiago.

Lunch: Lunch on your own.

Afternoon: Field Trip "Cosmopolitan Chile": Experience the cosmopolitan city life of Chile. Drive up the hillside to Los Cerros and experience contrasting views of mansions, tattered houses and shacks in utter confusion spread along the narrow streets. Via funicular continue to "La Sabastiana", the house of Pablo Neruda, winner of the 1971 Nobel Prize for literature, astonishing in its construction, and also for the enormous variety of objects found here. Then head to the fashionable seaside resort of Vina del Mar. Pass the resort's famous landmark, the floral clock, en route to the steep bluff of Cerro Castillo, location of the summer palace of the Presidents of the Republic. Drive across the central valley and through the coastal range to reach Santiago (approximately 2 hours). Upon arrival in the city take a panoramic drive to see the most important highlights of historic and modern Santiago.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant

Lodging: Intercontinental Hotel Santiago

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Field Trip "Wines of Chile": Start at the famed Santa Rita Winery in the Maipo Valley. A visit to the Santa Rita installations in Alto Jahuel constitutes a fascinating trip through Chilean history and viticulture. Santa Rita was founded in 1880, and was owned for many years by one of the country's most famous poets. They pioneered the planting of Bordeaux varietals and now are considered one of the best wineries of the country. In the May 2007 issue of Wine Spectator their 2002 flagship Cabernet was rated 92 points. (Tastings will be done during lunch.) Next you will visit the Museum of the Andes; the museum houses a stunning private collection of indigenous art and culture of Chile.

Lunch: Lunch at La Casa de Dona Paula Restaurant, currently a National Monument named after Ms. Paula Jaraquemada, the former manor owner of Santa Rita estate over 200 years ago. She sheltered 120 of General Bernardo O'Higgins soldiers in the manor cellar after a fierce fight against Spanish Crown soldiers. The well-known 120 brand was created in the honor of those 120 patriots.

Afternoon: Continue your field trip: Visit one of the most important and productive wineries in Chile, Concha y Toro Vineyard. Founded in 1883 near the picturesque little town of Pirque, it still maintains all the traditions of Chilean wines. The Wine Advocate awarded their icon Carmenere wine, Carmin de Peumo 2005, 97 points.

Dinner: Dinner on your own to explore the cuisine of Santiago

Lodging: Intercontinental Hotel Santiago

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Field Trip "Fiesta Linda (The Beautiful Festival)": Gain insight into Chilean culture, customs, traditions and the celebratory side of Chilean country life as you join a ‘fiesta linda’ – a beautiful party in the countryside. See Chile’s national dance, the cueca, performed and try it out yourself. ‘Huasos’ (Chilean cowboys) dressed in traditional costume demonstrate their art on horseback. Enjoy an assorted selection of traditional Chilean snacks (Empanadas, choripan, sopaipillas with pebre, tortilla de rescoldo with Chancho en Piedra) while listening to Chilean music performed by a folkloric group.

Lunch: Typical Chilean lunch at Fiesta Linda

Afternoon: Depart the ranch and coach back to the ship in Valparaiso.

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Lecture #1: Today's lecture will begin the first educational theme of this program: The Age of Exploration

Lunch: Lunch on board the ship

Afternoon: Afternoon on board the ship to enjoy the ship's amenities and activities

Dinner: Dinner onboard

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Lecture #2: "Age of Exploration". Join your study leader for a lecture on the first lecture theme

Lunch: Lunch on board the ship

Afternoon: Afternoon on board the ship to enjoy the ship's amenities and activities

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Field Trip "Puerto Varas & Frutillar": Head north through beautiful, lush countryside dotted with weathered clapboard barns and churches. Stop and stroll to Petrohue Falls, with Mt. Osorno in the background. Continue on to Puerto Varas, a charming German-style village situated on Lake Llanquihue, South America's third-largest natural lake. Enjoy the ambiance as you browse the local handicraft market before lunch.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant in Puerto Varas

Afternoon: Field Trip continues: In Frutillar visit to the interesting local museum provides an insight into the life of German settlers who colonized the area.

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: The morning is free to relax on board the ship. The ship is scheduled to arrive in port at 1:00 p.m

Lunch: Lunch on board the ship

Afternoon: Field Trip "Discover Coyhaique": Make a brief photo stop at the Cascade of the Virgin. Continue to Coyhaique by paved road, crossing the Andes Mountains from the coast to the East arriving in Coyhaique, located at about 1,476 feet. The road goes along the Simpson river during all the way by a narrow mountainous valley with varied and abundant birds. Make a short stop for about 10 minutes at the Alto Baguales viewpoint, where we will have a superb sight of Coyhaique city. Arrive in Coyhaique, visiting the center of the city, and the Regional Museum of Patagonia. Although small, this museum features interesting exhibits with photos of early settlers.

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: From the Voyager you will embark a modern comfortable catamaran and cruise into the Laguna via a narrow opening. As you emerge enjoy fantastic views of floating pieces of ice and the San Valentin Glacier. The spectacular glacier is one of a group of four that flow in all directions from San Valentin Mountain. Amongst the world's glaciers San Valentin Glacier has the distinction of being one of the closest to the equator. Creating a dramatic backdrop, San Valentin Mountain rises from this massive ice field, which is part of the Laguna San Rafael National Park. During the cruise you will enjoy hot and cold beverages as well as a snack. You can relax in the warm and cozy interior, or spend time in the clear and invigorating air out on deck. During the cruise the catamaran will anchor in front of the glacier and it is simply thrilling to be out on deck to watch and listen to the horrendous noise should any huge chunks of ice calve off this magnificent glacier.

Lunch: Lunch on board the ship

Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Lecture #3: "The Age of Exploration". Enjoy a morning lecture led by your study leader.

Lunch: Lunch on board the ship

Afternoon: The southern pacific coast Chile offers up a spectacular landscape where glaciers, forests, snow capped mountains, and remote villages meet the sea. From the confort of the ship, cruise though a wild labyrinth of channels and straits, inlets and bays. Keep your eye out for dolphins, elephant seals, sea lions and other marine mammals along the way.

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Field Trip "Punta Arenas & Fort Bulnes": Get an introduction to points of interest in Punta Arenas, and have the chance to see the rugged scenic beauty outside of the port with a visit to Fort Bulnes. Board your coach pier side for a sightseeing drive around this bustling frontier town, the capital of the Magallanes Region. Discover the charm of this southerly city, situated by the Strait of Magellan. See the Plaza de Armas, the main square, and to the Cerro la Cruz, a viewpoint of the city and the Magellan Strait, the port and the legendary Tierra del Fuego Island, Fireland. Visit the Maggiorino Borgatello Museum, founded by Salesian missionaries. This museum gives a comprehensive overview of the regional flora and fauna, the habitat of indigenous people of the region and regional history Also part of this visit is the pioneer cemetery with avenues lined by tall cypress and splendid mausoleums. A solemn tombstone indicates the place where the last of the now-extinct Ona Indians is buried.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Continue your field trip: Travel on to Fort Bulnes, the first Chilean settlement in Patagonia. Fort Bulnes was founded in 1843, and had only 21 inhabitants as the first colonists. Due to lack of fresh water and poor pastures, the colony was moved to the site of modern day Punta Arenas only five years after its original settlement. The reconstruction of this settlement will demonstrate the lives and hardships of these first men and women living in a rugged frontier land. Next, head southwards on a very scenic road, always skirting the Strait of Magellan. Arrive at a small "hosteria" where you will sip a typical pisco sour - or distilled wine - drink and see a shearing show.

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Lecture #4: "The Age of Exploration". This morning, join your study leader for a lecture.

Lunch: Lunch on board the ship

Afternoon: The afternoon is free to enjoy the ship's amenities and activities, as you continue to sail through the maze of islands, inlets and straits of the Chilean Fjords.

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Lecture #5: "The Age of Exploration". Join your study leader for a lecture.

Lunch: Lunch on board the ship

Afternoon: The afternoon is free to enjoy the ship's amenities and activities, as you continue to sail through the maze of islands, inlets and straits of the Chilean Fjords.

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Lecture #6: "The Age of Exploration". Enjoy a morning lecture led by your study leader.

Lunch: Lunch on board the ship

Afternoon: Cape Horn (named after the city of Hoorn in the Netherlands) is the southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago of Southern Chile and is located on the small island of Hornos. Cape Horn marks the northern boundary of the Drake Passage. The need for ships to round Cape Horn was greatly reduced by the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914. The cape lies within Chilean territorial waters, and the Chilean Navy maintains a station on Hoorn Island, consisting of a residence, utility building, chapel, and lighthouse. Large waves and gale force winds can make for rough sailing, so it is recommended that you take something for seasickness if you are susceptible.

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Lecture #7: "The Age of Exploration". Join your study leader for a lecture themed on the Age of Exploration.

Afternoon: Lunch on board the ship

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Field Trip "Port Stanley Overview": Get a sense of life in the Falklands in the 1840s, 1940s and 1970s -three distinctly different areas each with their own special character and each showing a way of life that has now all but vanished. See the major highlights, including the Cathedral with its Whale Bone Arch, the 1982 Battle Memorial, wrecks of old sailing ships, a private whalebone display, Stanley Airport, the hospital, Government House, the Community School and the mizzen mast from the famous SS Great Britain, and minefields. Visit Nutt Cartmell Cottage, one of the earliest residential buildings in Stanley, and the museum at Britannia House, covering the Falklands' maritime and local history. Then visit Gypsy Cove - an area of outstanding natural beauty where there are many species of birdlife as well as a colony of magellanic penguins. Spend approximately 30 minutes here admiring the views and taking memorable photographs of the wildlife before returning to the drop off point at the Jetty Visitors Centre.

Lunch: Return to the ship for lunch

Afternoon: Afternoon free to explore Port Stanley

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Lecture #8: "The Age of Exploration". Meet up with your study leader on board for a lecture.

Lunch: Lunch on board the ship

Afternoon: This afternoon is free to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Field Trip "Punta Tombo": Punta Tombo is a 3km long and 600 meter wide peninsula off the southern coast of Argentina. Between September and April a large number of Magellanic Penguins come here to lay their eggs and prepare their offspring for migration.

Lunch: Return to the ship for lunch.

Afternoon: Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Lecture #9: "The Age of Exploration". Enjoy a morning lecture led by your study leader.

Lunch: Lunch on board the ship

Afternoon: This afternoon is free to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Lecture #10: "The Age of Exploration". This morning, join your study leader for a lecture.

Lunch: Lunch on board the ship

Afternoon: This afternoon is free to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: MV Voyager

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: You will need to pack a small overnight bag for this extended field trip. Please note that porterage may not be available, and you will need to manage your own luggage

Breakfast: Breakfast on board the ship

Morning: Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for flights to Puerto Iguazu

Lunch: Lunch on own at the airport

Afternoon: Field Trip "The Argentine Falls": This afternoon enjoy a guided visit to the Argentine side of the falls. Following this up close view of the falls, check into the hotel for 1 night.

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship

Lodging: Hotel Amerian Portal del Iguazu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Continue to explore the Argentinian side of the falls at Devil's Troat. The train brings you to the entrance of Devil's Throat, as well as the upper and lower trails. The Paseo Garganta del Diablo is a 1-kilometre-long (0.6 mi) trail that brings the visitor directly over the falls of the Devil's Throat, the highest and deepest of the falls.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant near Iguazu Falls

Afternoon: After lunch transfer to the airport for flights to Buenos Aires.

Dinner: Farewell dinner at the hotel

Lodging: Ayers de Libertad

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: This morning you will be met at the hotel by a local guide to get acquainted with Buenos Aires via the city’s major neighborhoods and attractions. Points of interest include the Main Square “Plaza de Mayo” surrounded by the “Casa Rosada” (Presidential Headquarters Office), the “Cabildo” (Colonial Town Hall) and the Cathedral. Drive through the charming streets of San Telmo and down the colorful roads of La Boca, famous for its multicolor tin houses. Later, go through elegant Barrio Norte on the way to the Recoleta Cemetery, an amazing aboveground cemetery lined with mausoleums and statues. Finally, visit Palermo and its magnificent mansions and parks.

Lunch: Lunch on your own

Afternoon: The afternoon is free to explore the neighborhood of Recoleta, near your hotel. Firmly established as the most cultured neighborhood of Buenos Aires, the tree-lined avenues will lead you to many fashionable restaurants, cafes, boutiques and galleries. Later in the day, you will make your way back to the hotel (where you can store your luggage for the day), and transfer to the airport for late night flights back to the U.S.

Dinner: Dinner is on your own. Many restaurants in Buenos Aires do not open for dinner until approximately 8:30 pm, so we recommend getting a bite to eat at the airport before your flight.

Meals Included: Breakfast