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Scenic Ikon January 8-February 5 2029 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises
Ultimate Journey: Patagonia, Argentina, Brazil & Antarctica - Cruise & Land Journey: Santiago to Rio de Janeiro
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January 8-February 5 2029 · Voyage OPA1080129.1
Destinations & Discovery experiences
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Published cruise sector: Ushuaia (USH) to Ushuaia (USH), 16 January 2029, 18:00 to 27 January 2029, 09:30. Scenic does not publish a timezone for these sector timestamps.
January 8 2029Santiago, Chile
About Santiago, Chile
Welcome to Santiago and the start of your handcrafted land journey through Patagonia. A cultural hub with a rich history, the Chilean capital is set at the foot of the Andes and combines stunning natural scenery with neoclassical architecture, expansive museums and lively public squares. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury hotel for an overnight stay.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
January 9 2029Santiago > Torres del Paine National Park
About Santiago > Torres del Paine National Park
Journey south to Patagonia and experience an unforgettable escape at The Singular Patagonia. Check in to your luxury hotel for a four-night Scenic Special Stay. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the dramatic landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park and discover the charm of Puerto Natales — the vibrant hub for adventures into the spectacular southern Chilean fjords.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
January 10, 11 & 12 2029Torres del Paine National Park
About Torres del Paine National Park
Today, begin your journey into one of the world’s most spectacular national parks. Torres del Paine is famous for its shimmering glaciers, turquoise lakes, dramatic peaks and golden pampas (grasslands). It’s also home to unique wildlife, including the guanaco and the elusive puma.
Verified voyage-specific experiences
- Scenic Freechoice. The exact-voyage entry includes this programme category for the destination. Confirm the final named choices and operating plan before departure.
January 13 2029Torres del Paine National Park > El Calafate, Argentina
About Torres del Paine National Park > El Calafate, Argentina
Farewell the Torres del Paine this morning as you drive across the border into Argentina and the town of El Calafate. It’s named for the calafate berry and ancient local legend says that if you eat one of the small blue berries, you’ll return to Patagonia.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
January 14 & 15 2029El Calafate
About El Calafate
Discover the traditional way of life on an estancia (ranch) in the Argentine countryside, surrounded by glaciers, snowy peaks and stunning lakes. You’ll get a taste of authentic Patagonian culture and experience the frontier spirit that is still alive in these vast properties. Learn about the history of gauchos and explore the rugged landscapes on horseback.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
January 16 2029El Calafate, Argentina > Ushuaia, Argentina
About El Calafate, Argentina > Ushuaia, Argentina
This morning, bid farewell to your Tour Director, taking with you lasting memories of Patagonia’s vast and dramatic landscapes. Transfer to the airport for your flight south to Ushuaia, set on the remote island of Tierra del Fuego and known as the southernmost city in the world. On arrival, board your ultra-luxury
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
January 17 & 25 2029At Sea
About At Sea
Enjoy breakfast in your suite as your This published sea day links the surrounding destinations on Ultimate Journey: Patagonia, Argentina, Brazil & Antarctica - Cruise & Land Journey: Santiago to Rio de Janeiro aboard Scenic Ikon. It is not a port call or landing.
Day planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
January 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 2029Antarctica
About Antarctica
Today you will enter Antarctic waters, an unpredictable but stunningly beautiful environment. Put on your complimentary polar parka and head to the Observation Deck to spot icebergs for the first time – it’s a feeling that will stay with you forever. Watch out for whale blows in the distance.
Verified voyage-specific experiences
- Scenic Discovery. The exact-voyage entry mentions Zodiac cruising or transfers, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding. These are published possibilities, not guaranteed operations.
- Scenic Discovery. The exact-voyage entry mentions helicopter flightseeing, submersible exploration. These are published possibilities, not guaranteed operations.
- Scenic Discovery. The exact-voyage entry mentions Zodiac cruising or transfers. These are published possibilities, not guaranteed operations.
January 26 2029At Sea > Ushuaia, Argentina
About At Sea > Ushuaia, Argentina
Travel isn’t just about where you go; it’s about how you feel along the way. Days at sea on board your This published sea day links the surrounding destinations on Ultimate Journey: Patagonia, Argentina, Brazil & Antarctica - Cruise & Land Journey: Santiago to Rio de Janeiro aboard Scenic Ikon.
Day planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
January 27 2029Ushuaia, Argentina > Buenos Aires, Argentina
About Ushuaia, Argentina > Buenos Aires, Argentina
After a final breakfast on board, your voyage continues as you bid farewell to your Ushuaia, Argentina > Buenos Aires, Argentina is a published destination on Ultimate Journey: Patagonia, Argentina, Brazil & Antarctica - Cruise & Land Journey: Santiago to Rio de Janeiro aboard Scenic Ikon.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
January 28 & 29 2029Buenos Aires
About Buenos Aires
Discover the highlights and the hidden secrets of the famed ‘Paris of the Americas’ with your local guide today. Buenos Aires is an elegant city with pockets of colourful character, like Casa Rosada (the Pink House), the executive mansion and office of the Argentinian President.
Verified voyage-specific experiences
- Buenos Aires Culinary Delight. Verified Scenic Freechoice option for this exact voyage. Published focus: a tasting or culinary experience.
January 30 2029Buenos Aires > Iguazú Falls
About Buenos Aires > Iguazú Falls
Depart Buenos Aires this morning and fly to the awe-inspiring Iguazú Falls. The world’s largest waterfall system by volume, it stretches for more than 2.7 kilometres across the border of Brazil and Argentina. Enjoy a three-night Scenic Special Stay at the Gran Meliá Iguazú, the only hotel located within the Argentinian side of Iguazú National Park.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
Jan 31 & Feb 1 2029Iguazú Falls
About Iguazú Falls
Wake up early this morning to watch the sun rising over the falls, a truly unforgettable experience. Then enjoy a leisurely tour to discover the Brazilian side of the falls. Stand on the walkway in the middle and take in this vast spectacle with 275 individual cascades spread over a four-kilometre crescent shaped cliff.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
February 2 2029Iguazú Falls > Rio de Janeiro
About Iguazú Falls > Rio de Janeiro
After one final glorious sunrise, bid farewell to the magnificent Iguazú Falls. Fly to the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, famous for its golden beaches, lush jungle and colourful favelas, all under the watchful eye of Christ the Redeemer. The days are fuelled by sunshine and the nights by vibrant samba music.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
February 3, 4 & 5 2029Rio de Janeiro
About Rio de Janeiro
Today, you will discover the beating heart of this exotic city. Take a fascinating walking tour through downtown Rio, home to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Selaron Stairs. Learn about Rio’s history and culture and get a taste of the local lifestyle.
Verified voyage-specific experiences
- Admire thousands of species of plants and look for curious monkeys. Rio, City of Contrast. Verified Scenic Freechoice option for this exact voyage. Published focus: a guided walk.
Please note: Expedition landings, timings, wildlife encounters and Discovery activities can change with weather, ice, sea state, wildlife and operational decisions. Unpublished details have not been estimated. Confirm the final programme with Deluxe Cruises before sailing. No cruise-line links or itinerary prices are included here.
A closer look at this sailing
Ultimate Journey: Patagonia, Argentina, Brazil & Antarctica - Cruise & Land Journey: Santiago to Rio de Janeiro aboard Scenic Ikon
On January 8-February 5 2029, Scenic Ikon follows official voyage OPA1080129.1 from Santiago, Chile to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil over 29 days. Its published progression includes Santiago, Chile, Santiago > Torres del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park > El Calafate, Argentina, El Calafate.
Start your land journey in Patagonia, then explore Antarctica before continuing to Iguazú Falls and Brazil’s vibrant cities and coastlines. This extraordinary trip blends dramatic landscapes, wildlife encounters and cultural experiences, from glaciers and penguin colonies to waterfalls and city life, with special stays and ultra-luxury service.
Scenic's official catalog provides 29 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.
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