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From the legendary Tierra del Fuego to magnificent Glacier Alley, experience the extremes and contrasts of Patagonia on this unique, 12-day land and sea journey through the virtually untouched landscapes of southern Chile. Cruise for four nights aboard the expedition ship m.v. Ventus Australis, designed specifically for the Chilean fjords, the Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan. See unique wildlife and iconic mountains in Torres del Paine National Park. Enjoy deluxe hotel accommodations, visit an award-winning winery near Santiago and walk the 19^th-century Plaza de Armas in Punta Arenas. Easter Island Pre-Program and Buenos Aires/Iguazú Falls Post-Program Options are offered.

Activity Level: Active

Exclusively Chartered First-Class Expedition Vessel Santa Cruz II

This incredible nine-day journey features a four-night cruise in the Galápagos Islands, a nature lover’s dream destination and UNESCO World Heritage site, aboard the first-class small ship Santa Cruz II. This exploration vessel is equipped for the complete Galápagos experience, from a fleet of Zodiacs and a glass-bottom boat to certified naturalists and complimentary snorkeling gear. Visit four islands where the unique wildlife accepts up-close human interaction like nowhere else on Earth. In Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage site, enjoy deluxe hotel accommodations. Ecuador’s Andes and colonial Cuenca Pre-Tour Option. Six-night Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley Post-Tour Option.

Activity Level: Active

Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Martinique, St. Lucia, Grenada

Exclusively Chartered Deluxe Small Sailing Ship Le Ponant

Elude the depths of winter and experience seafaring in its most timeless form on this custom-designed, seven-night cruise of the Caribbean’s tropical Windward Islands aboard the exclusively chartered, 64-passenger, three-mast motor yacht Le Ponant. Enjoy classic “life under sail” as you cruise into secluded harbors, exploring the Windward Islands’ treasures. Visit Bridgetown, Barbados, known for colonial architecture and Bajan culture; Grenada, the Spice Island; St. Vincent and the Grenadines, including Tobago Cays Marine Park, Union Island’s dramatic volcanic peaks and shallow coral reefs, and Bequia’s turtle sanctuary; Martinique’s rum distillery; and St. Lucia’s lush waterfall and Sulphur Springs.

Activity Level: Moderately Active

Enjoy Deluxe Serena Safari Lodges and a remarkable tented camp experience

During this 12-day journey of a lifetime, observe one of Earth’s greatest natural spectacles—the annual Great Migration—by land and air, the best way to experience Africa’s premier safari destination. Visit four of Tanzania’s finest game parks—Lake Manyara, Tarangire and the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater—with deluxe accommodations in Serena Safari Lodges and a comfortable tented camp in Tarangire. Watch Tanzania’s plains and patterns unfold aboard a privately chartered flight from Arusha to Serengeti and daily game drives revealing vast herds of elephant, wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and Cape buffalo, as well as magnificent lion, cheetah and leopard.

Activity Level: Active

A Voyage from Lisbon to London Featuring Dwight David Eisenhower II

Exclusively Chartered Five-Star Small Ship Le Boréal

Explore the historical legacies and dynamic cultures of coastal Portugal, Spain, France and England. Cruise for eight nights aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star LE BORÉAL. Enjoy a memorable cruise up the storied River Thames to London’s Tower Bridge. Special guest speaker Dwight D. Eisenhower II accompanies you to the hallowed beaches of Normandy. Explore Oporto in Portugal’s renowned wine country, walk in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims in Santiago de Compostela and visit the Guggenheim Museum and Mont-St-Michel. Lisbon Pre-Cruise and London Post-Cruise Options.

Activity Level: Moderately Active

Cruising the Rhône and Saône Rivers

Exclusively Chartered, Deluxe, Small River Ship ms Amadeus Provence

Join this exclusive, nine-day French sojourn in world-famous Provence and in the Burgundy and Beaujolais wine regions during the best time of year. Cruise from Provençal Arles to historic Lyon along the fabled Rhône and Saône Rivers aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe Amadeus Provence. Visit the Roman Amphitheater in Arles, the medieval Papal Palace of Avignon, the Roman city of Orange and the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune. Enjoy an excursion to Beaujolais for a private wine tasting and a walking tour of old Lyon. Palette of Provence Pre-Cruise Option and Geneva and the French Alps Post-Cruise Option.

Activity Level: Moderately Active

Featuring a Rhine River Cruise and the Glacier Express

Exclusively Chartered Deluxe Small River Ship AMADEUS SILVER II

This extraordinary 11-day “Grand Tour” of Europe features an incredible combination of river, rail, lake and mountain travel including five nights aboard the deluxe Amadeus Silver II. Journey through Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands, cruising the most scenic sections of the Rhine River. Spend two nights each in Zermatt and Lucerne; ride aboard three legendary railways—the Gornergrat Bahn for breathtaking views of the Matterhorn, the Glacier Express from Zermatt to Andermatt, and the Pilatus Railway, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway—and enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne. This is the trip of a lifetime at an exceptional value! Amsterdam Post-Program Option.

Activity Level: Moderately Active

Air Included from Boston, New York-JFK, Newark, Toronto and Washington-Dulles

Exclusively Chartered Five-Star Small Ship Le Champlain

Discover the ethereal beauty of Iceland—one of the world’s most enchanting destinations—on a seven-night circumnavigation of this distinctive Nordic island nation. Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star, small ship LE CHAMPLAIN, featuring only 92 suites and staterooms. See landscapes of ancient Viking ruins and crystalline glaciers atop simmering volcanoes. Cross the Arctic Circle on Grímsey Island and cruise along Surtsey, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Includes round-trip airfare from Boston, New York-JFK, Newark, Toronto and Washington-Dulles. Low Air Add-ons are available for an additional cost from select cities. Reykjavík and the Golden Circle Pre-Cruise Option and Greenland’s Ice Fjord and Glaciers Post-Cruise Option are offered.

*Included airfare and Low Air Add-Ons have limited availability and are not guaranteed.

Activity Level: Active

Cruising aboard the Exclusively Chartered Five-Star Small Ship Le Bougainville

Join us for this unparalleled nine-day Aegean odyssey cruising round trip from Athens, Greece, aboard the exclusively chartered, newest Five-Star small ship Le Bougainville. Call on the islands of Delos, Mykonos, Pátmos, Rhodes and Santorini, and the Peloponnese Peninsula. Visit extraordinary Meteora, where 14th- and 15th-century monasteries stand high atop natural sandstone pinnacles, and walk through legendary sites of antiquity—including the ancient citadel of Mycenae and historic Epidaurus. Meet local residents during the specially arranged Island Life® Forum for a personal perspective on the true character of the Aegean Sea’s maritime culture. Athens Pre-Cruise Option and Ancient Olympia Post-Cruise Option.

Activity Level: Moderately Active