Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina's vibrant capital, and transfer to your hotel. Relax or explore the neighbourhood on your own before gathering for a welcome dinner served family style. Stay: Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires (D)

Explore Buenos Aires in the company of your expert Resident Tour Director. Visit the Plaza de Mayo, pass through the San Telmo neighbourhood, continue to La Boca and walk along Caminito Street. After a light lunch, fly south to Ushuaia, set in magnificent Tierra del Fuego at the remote tip of South America. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the hotel, with a view of the city and Beagle Channel. Stay: Arakur Ushuaia (B/L/D)

Drive to Estancia Harberton, the oldest estancia (farm) in Tierra del Fuego and an Argentine National Historical Monument. Embark on a private cruise to Martillo Island to walk among a teeming rookery of Magellanic penguin before continuing to Gable Island, in the middle of the Beagle Channel, for lunch. Relax and embrace the solitude of its remote, primal landscape, where wind, waves and birds make the only sounds. Later, cruise back to the estancia, and return to your hotel for dinner. Stay: Arakur Ushuaia (B/L/D)

Fly to El Calafate to experience Patagonian rural life in this rustic town with well-kept gardens and pretty homes. Later this afternoon, experience over 100 years of history during a visit to an authentic ranch. Watch sheep shearing and herding, and hike or Ride Like a Local on horseback along the pristine banks of Argentino Lake. Admire the stunning Patagonian landscapes during a relaxing Scenic Sundowner; dine tonight on lamb grilled the traditional Patagonian way. Stay: Hotel Posada Los Alamos (B/D)

Start the day cruising to Argentino Lake's Seno Mayo, stopping along the way for an interpretive walk in the Andean Patagonian forest and getting up close to limestone rock formations and majestic landscapes. Continue to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few remaining advancing glaciers in the world. Hike at your own pace and ability along the seven walkways located at different heights and distances from the glacier, taking in magnificent views of the glacier's northern and southern faces. Return to your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure. Stay: Hotel Posada Los Alamos (B/L)

Journey to Puerto Natales, where, after a late lunch, you will enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Opened in 1940 and honoured as a National Heritage site, the Singular Patagonia was once a cold-storage plant. Today it features an industrial museum on site and offers a wide range of expeditions and activities, such as horseback riding, trekking and mountain biking. Choose your preferred mode of exploration and experience this incredible location on your own terms. Stay: The Singular Patagonia (B/L/D)

Today, discover the magnificent wilderness of Torres del Paine National Park, again selecting from available activities — with opportunities to explore fjords, mountains, glaciers, forests and ranches — all with varying grades of difficulty and duration. This park was created by tectonic movements; its rugged landscapes were sculpted during the ice ages, and the motion of glaciers has continued to reshape them.

A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the park is renowned for its otherworldly landscape of granite spires, ice and deserted pampas. See firsthand the serrated ridges and spires of the Torres del Paine mountains. Watch closely as you scan the peaks and you might pick out a soaring Andean condor riding an updraft.

Later, unwind in your room or marvel at the Patagonian night sky, awash with countless pinpoints of starlight. Stay: The Singular Patagonia (B/L/D )

Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.

• Cruise the Patagonian Fjords to Two Glaciers (weather permitting), witnessing their majesty and power up close.
• Ride Horseback at Puerto Consuelo, the first ranch in the region, and roam through the surrounding landscapes.
• Trek to Condor Lookout on Mount Benitez, viewing rock paintings en route and watching condors in flight.

Additional activity options are also available. Tonight, join your Resident Tour Director and fellow guests for a private, interactive Chef's Table experience, assisting a chef as he prepares barbecue and explains his distinctive preparation for this traditional meal, savouring the result for dinner. Stay: The Singular Patagonia (B/L/D)

After a leisurely morning, fly to Chile's capital, Santiago, a vibrant city set against the backdrop of the Andes that sits some 610 metres above sea level in Chile's Central Valley and is surrounded by a ring of spectacular mountain peaks. Your hotel is strategically located in Santiago's most prestigious and refined neighbourhood, El Golf. Stay: The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago (B/D)

Explore Santiago during a morning tour of city highlights, including the Palacio de La Moneda (presidential palace) and the Plaza de Armas, with its impressive Metropolitan Cathedral and Central Post Office. Ride by cable car up San Cristóbal Hill to behold the stunning statue of the Virgin Mary and take in expansive views of Santiago. Relax this afternoon, with late access to your room, before transferring to the airport for your departing flight. (B)

Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina's vibrant capital, and transfer to your hotel, where you enjoy an early check-in guaranteed. Relax or explore the neighbourhood on your own before gathering for a welcome dinner served family style. Stay: Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires (D)

Explore Buenos Aires in the company of your expert Resident Tour Director. Visit Recoleta Cemetery and the Plaza de Mayo, pass through the San Telmo neighbourhood, continue to La Boca and walk along Caminito Street. After a light lunch, fly to Ushuaia, set in magnificent Tierra del Fuego, at the remote tip of South America. Tonight, celebrate your experiences with a view of the city and Beagle Channel and a Scenic Sundowner before enjoying dinner at the hotel. Stay: Arakur Ushuaia (B/L/D)

Drive to Estancia Harberton, the oldest estancia (farm) in Tierra del Fuego and an Argentine National Historical Monument. Embark on a private cruise to Martillo Island to walk among a teeming rookery of Magellanic penguins before continuing to Gable Island, in the middle of the Beagle Channel, for lunch. Relax and embrace the solitude of its remote, primal landscape, where wind, waves and birds make the only sounds. Later, cruise back to the estancia and return to your hotel for dinner. Stay: Arakur Ushuaia (B/L/D)

This morning, tour this unique town at the end of the world. Stop for lunch before you fly to El Calafate to experience Patagonian rural life in the rustic town with well- kept gardens and pretty homes. Settle into your hotel before you meet for dinner at a local restaurant in town. Stay: Hotel Posada Los Alamos (B/L/D)

Start the day cruising to Argentino Lake's Seno Mayo, stopping along the way for an interpretive walk in the Andean Patagonian forest and getting up close to limestone rock formations and majestic landscapes. Continue to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few remaining advancing glaciers in the world. Hike at your own pace and ability along the seven walkways located at different heights and distances from the glacier, taking in magnificent views of the glacier's northern and southern faces. Return to your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure. Stay: Hotel Posada Los Alamos (B/L)

Journey to Puerto Natales, where, after a late lunch, you enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Opened in 1940 and honoured as a National Heritage site, the Singular Patagonia offers a wide range of expeditions and activities, such as horseback riding, trekking and mountain biking. Choose your preferred mode of exploration and experience this incredible location on your own terms. Stay: The Singular Patagonia (B/L/D)

Discover the magnificent wilderness of Torres del Paine National Park, again selecting from available activities — with opportunities to explore fjords, mountains, glaciers, forests and ranches — all with varying grades of difficulty and duration. Created by tectonic movements, the park's rugged landscapes were sculpted during the ice ages, and the motion of glaciers has continued to reshape them. It is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its granite spires, ice and deserted pampas. See firsthand the serrated ridges of the Torres del Paine mountains. Scan the peaks and you may glimpse a soaring Andean condor riding an updraft.

Later, unwind in your room or marvel at the Patagonian night sky, awash with starlight. Stay: The Singular Patagonia (B/L/D)

Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.

• Cruise the Patagonian Fjords to Two Glaciers (weather permitting), witnessing their majesty and power up close.
• Ride Horseback at Puerto Consuelo, the first ranch in the region, and roam through the surrounding landscapes.
• Trek to Condor Lookout on Mount Benitez, viewing rock paintings en route and watching condors in flight.

Additional activity options are also available. Tonight, join your fellow guests for an interactive Chef's Table experience, assisting a chef as he prepares barbecue and explains his preparation for this traditional meal, savouring the result for dinner. Stay: The Singular Patagonia (B/L/D)

After a leisurely morning, fly to Chile's capital, Santiago, a vibrant city set against the backdrop of the Andes that sits some 610 metres above sea level in Chile's Central Valley and is surrounded by a ring of spectacular mountain peaks. Your hotel is set in Santiago's most prestigious and refined neighbourhood, El Golf. Stay: The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago (B/D)

Explore Santiago during a morning tour of city highlights, including the Palacio de La Moneda (presidential palace) and the Plaza de Armas, with its impressive Metropolitan Cathedral and Central Post Office. Ride by cable car up San Cristóbal Hill to behold the stunning statue of the Virgin Mary and take in expansive views of Santiago. Relax this afternoon, with late access to your room, before transferring to the airport to depart. (B)