This is David Rubin's 9-week itinerary across Argentina, Chile, and Brazil.

Your Rio de Janeiro hotel is right on the world-famous Copacabana Beach; after you meet your local guide at the airport, you'll be transferred there. While we're in transit, your guide will fill you in on the basics of Rio de Janeiro, the amazing city that awaits us. The world-renown Tijuca Rainforest, home to the Christ Redeemer sculpture, will be visible. 

Stay: Belmond Copacabana Palace

To fully grasp Rio's one-of-a-kind scenery, make sure to visit the world-renown Sugar Loaf summit. Enjoy some free time in the afternoon. We suggest taking a stroll down the world-famous Copacabana beach and exploring the Copacabana Forte on your own. 

Stay: Belmond Copacabana Palace

Start your day with a trip to the Botanic Garden in Rio de Janeiro, which is considered one of the world's ten most important ecological preserves. Located at the base of Corcovado Mountain, well below the right arm of Christ the Redeemer's monument, this park is home to over 6,000 plant and tree species, including 900 distinct kinds of palm trees. 

Stay: Belmond Copacabana Palace

Take it easy on one of Brazil's most famous beaches, Copacabana or Ipanema, and enjoy the day. 

Stay: Belmond Copacabana Palace

On a full-day excursion that's equal parts informative and pleasant, visit the gorgeous Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Museum and then head to Grubari Beach. Here you can relax on the powdery beach or dive into the calm seas. Have lunch at Mirante da Prainha and then make your way back to Rio through some breathtaking scenery. 

Stay: Belmond Copacabana Palace

Niterói, Rio de Janeiro's sister city, is located across Guanabara Bay. See the city's municipal structures, like the Roberto Silveira Memory Hall and the Popular Theater of Niterói, and visit the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, which has one of Brazil's biggest collections of modern and contemporary art. 

Stay: Belmond Copacabana Palace

Join a guided walking tour of Rio de Janeiro's revitalized port district. This tour takes you to both the old and new parts of Rio de Janeiro, including the Porto Maravilha area's attractions. A fast trip to Rio's Art Museum (MAR) will reward you with a bird's-eye view of the Porto Maravilha neighborhood, which includes the brand new Museum of Tomorrow. Take an afternoon stroll in the bohemian Santa Teresa Neighborhood and take in the breathtaking city vistas. Return to your hotel and relax by the Copacabana Palace Pool when you're ready. 

Stay: Belmond Copacabana Palace

Get out of the hotel and go to the Minas Gerais state's Reserva do Ibitipoca. One of the oldest villages in Minas Gerais, Conceição do Ibitipoca is located near the entrance of Ibitipoca State Park. In addition to rocks, caverns, waterfalls, bromeliads, and orchids, the park safeguards around twenty caves created from the extremely rare stone quartzite. As part of your stay, the hotel provides two daily walking tours with knowledgeable guides. 

Stay: Reserva do Ibitipoca

Get a ride back to Rio de Janeiro first thing in the morning; from there, you may catch a plane to Porto Seguro, Bahia. An idyllic, well-preserved community with a youthful, international vibe, Trancoso is one of the top beach locations in Brazil, and you're about to spend a week there resting. Bars, restaurants, chic inns, craft stores, and world-renowned designer boutiques now occupy the brightly painted houses that border the main plaza. Beautiful beaches and abundant greenery surround this tiny fishing community, which is a popular tourist destination thanks to its pleasant climate all year. 

Stay: UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa

Arguably the cultural and business heart of South America, São Paulo is a vast metropolis that you should see. When it comes to Latin America's economy, São Paulo is unrivaled. The city is a metropolis with several attractions ranging from cultural tours to shopping. Another noteworthy element is the city's culinary side - São Paulo is known as one of the largest and best gourmet capitals of the country. The nightlife is quite vibrant and boasts a wealth of bar, restaurant, and nightclub options for all tastes. 

Stay: Hotel Fasano

Savor a half-day city tour of São Paulo that takes you to downtown landmarks, the "Japanese district" in Liberdade, the bustling Paulista avenue, and Ibirapuera Park. Have some free time in the afternoon. 

Stay: Hotel Fasano

After a day of relaxation, head out to São Paulo with your local guide to experience the vibrant nightlife of the Paulistas. 

Stay: Hotel Fasano

Board a plane at Buenos Aires. Beautiful and historic, with influences from Paris and London, a pinch of New York City cosmopolitanism, and a huge splash of Italian vivacity, the city also has a distinct Latin American character. Everything here is enormous, as if built for a king: visitors snap pictures of enormous steaks at restaurants, Nueve de Julio Avenue is the widest in the world, the cemetery is so ornate that it occupies a prime location in a wealthy neighborhood, and the whole city faces the widest river in the world. 

Stay: Faena Hotel

Buenos Aires's Palermo Viejo neighborhood, the Buenos Aires Museum of Latin American Art, the Plazoleta Cortéz craft festivals, the stunning palaces of Palermo Chico, and more can all be yours on a private sightseeing trip of the northern area. After that, you should pay a visit to the Recoleta Cemetery, the Colon Theatre opera house, and Nuestra Señora del Pilar church. 

Casa Coupage is an exclusive supper club that engages all of the senses—smell, taste, sight, sound, and memory—and offers a unique opportunity for groups to dine and taste wines in the evening. 

Stay: Faena Hotel

Come spend the day at the working estate of Estancia Los Patos, where you may participate in traditional rural activities and have a tour of the farm. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool when the weather becomes heated. Empanadas and a warm welcome await you as you dig into a criollo-style BBQ. 

Stay: Faena Hotel

The plaza de Mayo, where Buenos Aires was founded in 1580, is the first stop on a historical tour of the city. Before exploring an outdoor antiques market and the harbor district of La Boca, make sure to stop at El Zanjón, a stunningly restored mansion in San Telmo dating back to the 1830s. Go see some Buenos Aires culture at Rojo Tango in the evening. Dine and see a tango performance in a Philippe Starck cabaret, evoking memories of Buenos Aires's tango street dances of yesteryear. 

Stay: Faena Hotel

Indulge in a full-day excursion to Tigre and the Paraná River Delta. Stop for lunch and a guided tour to Isla El Descanso. Then, head north of Buenos Aires to see some of the most posh areas in Argentina, such as Olivos, San Isidro, and Acasuso. 

Stay: Faena Hotel

Enjoy the day at your own pace as you wander the city. 

Stay: Faena Hotel

The Santa Cruz airport is El Calafate. In the midst of the desolate Patagonian terrain, there lies a picturesque settlement called El Calafate that sits on the shores of Lake Argentino. It serves as the entry point to Los Glaciares National Park, a region characterized by lakes, mountains, and glaciers. The park's breathtaking landscape is best appreciated by taking one of the many boat tours that are offered. The highlight of the region is the Perito Moreno Glacier. 

Stay: Xelena Hotel

Embark on a gourmet adventure to the glaciers of Spegazzini and Upsala. Begin your journey at Paraje Punta Bandera and head northwest on Lake Argentino by boat. Make your way past Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo, the lake's narrowest passage measuring nearly 800 meters. Enjoy your lunch while taking in the breathtaking scenery of the glaciers. In the middle of the day, the boat will pull up to Puesto de Las Vacas, a serene cove in the Canal Spegazzini, where the captain will pull over so that the passengers can go on a guided hike. 

Stay: Xelena Hotel

Spend a whole day exploring the Patagonian steppe and Andean Forest on your way to the Perito Moreno glacier. Presently, the glacier is chugging down the slopes toward an arm of the massive Lake Argentino. The glaciers' amazing landscape—streams, little lagoons, slopes, crevasses, and abundance of ice formations of the most spectacular blues—is introduced during a two-hour tour. 

Stay: Xelena Hotel

Prepare to land at Ushuaia. Ushuaia, the capital of Tierra del Fuego, the biggest island in South America, and often called "the end of the world," is a bustling port city that was formerly a penal colony. Once you've checked into your accommodation, set out on an Ushuaia city hike to take in the breathtaking scenery, charming roads, and fascinating stories of the locals. 

Stay: Arakur Hotel

Tierra del Fuego National Park is a great place to go canoeing and trekking for a whole day. Here you may reach mountains from the water, and coastal forests and freshwater rivers and lakes coexist. To get to Lapataia Bay on this expedition, you'll have to paddle down rivers and across lagoons after taking a stroll through the forest. 

Stay: Arakur Hotel

Step aboard the M/V Ventus Australis as it sets sail for a faraway corner of our world. We leave Argentinean territorial waters and enter Chilean ones during the night as we cross the Beagle Channel. As we enter the tiny Murray Channel, which lies between the islands of Navarino and Hoste, the lights of Ushuaia fade away. 

Stay: M/V Ventus Australis

Ventus Australis will enter the secluded archipelago, home of Cape Horn National Park, by early morning after cruising Nassau Bay. Cape Horn, a craggy point rising 1,394 feet above the choppy Drake Passage waters, is home to a windswept island where you can set foot on land. The next stop is the legendary Wulaia Bay, where the Yámana people once established one of the most extensive communities in the area. Passengers can explore the region on foot or by bike after seeing the museum in the old radio station. 

Stay: M/V Ventus Australis

After leaving Wulaia Bay, we head back to the Beagle Channel and continue westward along the southern coast of Tierra del Fuego, entering a part of Alberto de Agostini National Park known as Glacier Alley. We unload and then trek a short distance to the peak of Pia Glacier for a breathtaking panorama. We will dock close to Garibaldi Glacier for another shore trip as we continue westward along the Beagle Channel and enter another lengthy fjord. 

Stay: M/V Ventus Australis

We will enter Agostini Sound first thing in the morning after sailing via Cockburn Channel. From this vantage point, one can observe the glaciers that flow down from the Darwin Mountain Range, with a few even making it to the lake. Join a Zodiac adventure to the glaciers and get up close and personal. 

Stay: M/V Ventus Australis

Arrive in Puerto Natales and spend three days making the most of your stay at The Singular Patagonia. The hotel location also provides a wide variety of excursions in Torres del Paine National Park or adjacent sites. 

Stay: The Singular Patagonia

Proceed to the lodge of Explora Patagonia. Explora Patagonia offers more than 40 different expeditions that span the entire park on foot, horseback, or in a vehicle. Join a knowledgeable guide from our School of Guides on an exploration of the Park's pampas (grasslands) and rivers, a hike to a viewpoint, a stroll through crystal clear lenga tree woodlands, and more. Groups of no more than eight people are allowed on these adventures. Riding around the Park alongside the gauchos is the perfect way to experience the Patagonian culture, and there are horseback riding experiences available for all skill levels. 

Stay: Explora Patagonia Hotel Salto Chico

Reach Santiago by air. There will be a guide waiting for you when you land at Santiago International Airport; they will then lead you to your waiting vehicle, where you will be transferred directly to the W Santiago. Situated in the vibrant El Golf sector, you'll be surrounded by towering buildings and restaurants serving up some of the best cuisine in Santiago. With the city's superb public transportation options right at your fingertips, getting to any other part of the city is a breeze. 

Stay: W Santiago

Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, two adjacent but distinct cities, dominate Chile's Pacific Coast. During a city tour of Valparaiso, you will see both the old and new parts of the city. Viña del Mar, the best seaside resort in Chile, with beautiful beaches and a lively business district, is just 10 minutes north. Take a side trip to Casas del Bosque Winery on your return to Valparaíso to enjoy a tour and taste of their wines. 

Stay: W Santiago

A popular weekend destination for Santiaguinos, the foothills of the Andes Mountains are home to many fruit orchards, quaint mountain towns, and roadside shops serving empanadas and freshly baked bread. Red wines, some of which will be available for tasting, thrive in this valley's ideal soil and climate. 

Stay: W Santiago

Transfer to Pedro de Atacama after your flight from Calama to Santiago. 

Stay: Alto Atacama

Take in the breathtaking Atacama Desert, a shimmering jewel in Chile's crown. Join us on this exciting new glamping adventure as we transport you to the heart of the powerful Atacama Desert, where you can enjoy an outdoor dinner accompanied by the crackle of a crackling fire. Lounging under fluffy blankets while enjoying a glass of great Chilean wine and a hearty meal is the perfect way to spend a starry night. 

Stay: Glamping by Alto Atacama

Excursions tailored to nature lovers and those in search of breathtaking scenery are available from Alto Atacama. In Alto Atacama, your local guide will get a rundown of all the options so you may choose the one that best suits your interests. 

Stay: Alto Atacama

Travel to Easter Island by plane from Santiago. 

Stay: Holiday Inn Santiago Airport

Reach Easter Island by air. You will be met at the Easter Island airport by representatives from Explora Rapa Nui, who will then take you straight to your accommodation. Spend six days exploring the island on an expedition provided by the property. Choose from cultural tours, hikes, and bike rides among archaeological sites, volcanoes, beaches, prairies, and cliffs. Or go snorkeling or boating and explore the world's most beautiful waters. 

Stay: Explora Rapa Nui

Make your way to Ponta Dos Ganchos from Santiago by plane. 

Stay: Holiday Inn Santiago Airport

A sanctuary of verdant mountains blending into pristine waters along the Emerald Coast lies at Ponta dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort in northern Santa Catarina state. A white-sand bay and three little islands form a breathtaking backdrop to this one-of-a-kind resort. A secluded peninsula offers breathtaking ocean views from each of the 25 elegant cottages. A wide variety of recreational opportunities, including canoeing and fishing, are available in Ponta dos Ganchos. 

Stay: Ponta dos Ganchos Resort

Your departure flight to São Paulo might be facilitated by a personal driver who will transport you to the Florianópolis airport.