Fred. Holidays Rail Journeys is offering two bucket list trips combined in one epic, brand new itinerary featuring an Antarctica expedition cruise and a luxury rail journey to Machu Picchu.
The 20-night ‘Antarctica Expedition Cruise & Machu Picchu Luxury Rail & Sail’ trip starts with an overnight in Buenos Aires before flying to Ushuaia to board Ponant’s Le Boreal for a 10-night Antarctica cruise featuring zodiac outings and landings taking in glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations and enchanting bays. Throughout the cruise, guests will enjoy lectures about the history and wildlife of the region and be treated to sightings of penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels.
Upon arrival back into Ushuaia, fly to Buenos Aires for an overnight stay before flying to Lima for a two-night stay at the five-star Belmond hotel including a guided tour of the city.
Next a short flight to Cusco, deep in the heart of the Andes, transfer through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to a five-star Belmond property for a two-night stay before boarding the Hiram Bingham for a luxury rail journey from Rio Sagrado station up to Machu Picchu. Stay overnight at the five-star Belmond Sanctuary Lodge with time to explore before boarding the Hiram Bingham back down to Cusco for an overnight at a five-star Belmond property. Following a half-day tour of Cusco, transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK.
Departs 24th February 2024 with prices from £19,995 per person. Price includes return flights from London; overseas transfers; all hotel accommodation listed in the itinerary; the 10-night cruise on a full board basis with port charges; flight from San Jose to Lima; guided tour of Lima; flight from Lima to Cusco; excursions to Awanakancha Centre, Pisac and Sacred Valley; return travel on the Hiram Bingham with lunch one way and dinner on the return; guided tour of Machu Picchu; entrance fees to monuments; and porterage during time in Peru.
Book by 31st May 2023 and save £500 per person.
