Spend today on an excursion to Valparaiso and the Casablanca wine valley. This colorful port city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a harmonic marriage of old-world architecture and charm and the sleek, bustling trappings of modern life. Climb the stairs and use the funiculars to take in the incredible views surrounding the city and the wine valley nestled below. Tour the city, taking in the German-Colonial architecture and visiting the home of Pablo Neruda. In the afternoon, head to Casas del Bosque, a boutique winery where you will be treated to a tasting of its excellent vintages before heading to lunch at Oda Pacifico. HOTEL CUMBRES LASTARRIA.

Hop a quick flight to Temuco, and meet your guide for your transfer to your fabulous hotel, a modern working farm with its own vegetable garden, cheese factory, and more, surrounded by natural beauty, from the lagoons and rivers to the formidable nearby volcano. Explore the local area in your own way with a variety of activities to choose from, including trekking, kayaking, rafting, and even helicopter tours of the region (some at additional cost).&BEYOND VIRA VIRA VILLA.

Head from the northern part of the Lake District to the south, taking in the magnificent scenery along the way. Puerto Varas is your home in this area, situated on the southwest coast of sparkling Lake Llanquihue. This area is a beautiful representation of German colonial style, with quaint homes in traditional architectural buildings surrounded by flourishing gardens. The horizon is punctuated by the volcanoes of Calbuco and Osorno. Next day, head across the water for a full day visit to the penguin-friendly shores of Chiloé island, accompanied on your journey by sea lions, pelicans, and dolphins. Head to the colorful island village of San Antonio de Chacao, which has stood on this island since the 16th century, when it served as a fortress. This is a place of myth and legend, with countless stories coloring the incredible views with magical context. Beware the ghost ship Caleuche, whose cursed bows appear on stormy waters, dooming all who see her to live their lives as enchanted sea animals. Continue to Caulin, a settlement known for its oyster farms and to Puñihuil, a fishing village with a distinctly beautiful beach full of Magellan and Humboldt Penguins! Board zodiac boats and explore the shoreline, getting up close with dolphins, whales, marine birds, and more. HOTEL CUMBRES PUERTO VARAS.

Cross the lake to Barlioche and catch a lift to the southern side of Llanquihue Lake, where Osorno and Calbuco volcanos dominate the scenery. Head into Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. Here, the mountains open like a picture book, revealing the majestic beauty of the Emerald Lake, which gives way to the merry splash of Petrohué Falls. Take a high-speed catamaran to Peulla, nestled right in the center of the Andes Cordillera. A bus will take you across the Andes and down a narrow mountain road to Puerto Frias, Argentina and the Nahuel-Huapi National Park, whose name translates from Mapuche to “Puma Island.” Take in the surrounding splendor while sailing on the Frias Lake, winding through enchanted mountains and forests as you float toward Puerto Alegre. Another bus ride through the millennium larch forest will take you to Puerto Pañuelo, and onward to the city of Bariloche, a uniquely European spot in South America with many immigrant families from the European continent living in the area and shaping its atmosphere. Bariloche is one of Argentina’s most exciting resorts, with distinctive activities to suit every season. Summer is best for outdoor activities and sports such as trout fishing, horseback riding, rafting, trekking, and hiking. In winter, Cerro Catedral, skiing, snowboarding, snow-shoeing, sledding, and more abound. In fact, this is the largest and most developed ski resort in South America. Enjoy the following morning at leisure before heading out for an afternoon tour of Lake Huapi and the Llao Llao Peninsula. Take a pause at Panorama Point to capture incredible photos of the scenery. Your final day in the region includes a morning trek overlooking the lake and a half-day walk through the majestic bamboo woodlands, full of distinctive regional flora. As you reach the head of the trail, you will be rewarded with stunning mountain views of the gorgeous land below. ART HOTEL EL CASCO.

Bid Patagonia adieu and fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital and home of the tango. Head out right away on a walking tour around Recoleta, one of the city’s most elegant districts with some of the most exclusive venues and boutiques in town. This is where you will find designer couture, slick business dealings, five-star dining, mansions, and a collection of staggeringly opulent foreign embassies, including the Brazilian Embassy whose design is based on the Palais Fontainebleau in France and the Belle Epoque style French Embassy. Stop by Recoleta’s renowned church and cemetery, both of which embody the elite architectural mastery that defines this neighborhood. In the evening, settle in for a tango show over dinner at the famous Café de los Angelitos, a venue that’s witnessed more than 100 years of history in Buenos Aires. The most outstanding political and artistic personalities from the 20th century have sat at its tables. Perhaps you too will find inspiration there. The following day will be spent at the Tigre Delta, featuring fashionable riverside suburbs and a cruise along a sheltered waterway. Your private vehicle will take you through the elegant suburbs of Olivos, San Isidro, and San Fernando en route to Tigre. This tour traverses the porteños’ (Buenos Aires’ residents) playground. On arrival at the Paraná River, board a private vessel and head out along the Delta’s waterways, where you’ll have an unobstructed look at life on the water, from luxurious turn-of-the-century homes to yacht clubs to more work-a-day canoes and sailboats. Enjoy lunch in the region and your afternoon at leisure. HOTEL SOFITEL BUENOS AIRES RECOLETA.

Your day is at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your flight home, taking with you the impressions of the beauty and wild wonder you experienced on this adventure.

End your adventure with a Post-Extension to view Iguassu Falls, a World Heritage Site comprised of over 257 different falls dazzling the eye with spectacular views. Straddling Argentina and Brazil, the Falls are taller than Niagara and twice as wide, prompting Eleanor Roosevelt to exclaim at her first sight, “Poor Niagara!” An elaborate walkway system allows visitors to marvel at the immensity of the falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian side.