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I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

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Antarctica, the ultimate place of yearning

A few days ago, our team leader Mr. Pu

Just finished a 40-day self-driving trip to Antarctica + South America.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Senior Tour Leader - Futon

Global traveler, super player, niche route explorer, aerial photography super player, member of Sichuan Photographers Association, food expert, Islam and Xinjiang humanities, Tibetan culture, Tibetan Buddhist culture enthusiast, off-road self-driving enthusiast (with 20 years of self-driving experience in the west, driver's license A1A2, safe driving for more than 2 million kilometers), global landing photography self-driving, photography route designer, photography leader, self-driving pilot, has reached the three poles (Antarctica, North Pole, Everest), He has measured nearly 100 countries on seven continents with ruts, and recorded the world's beauty with his lens.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

The following are the freshly baked Meitu crits

November to March is the summer season in Antarctica.

is the best time to travel.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Penguins wandering and diving

Maroon (that's penguin poop)

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

A large number of humpback whales were photographed

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Never seen so pure blue ice

Human beings are like insignificant specks of dust in front of nature

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

We braved the snow to charge and parade

It's also quite an adventurer

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Antarctica, landed

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Why go to Antarctica?

To borrow the words of Mr. Pu:

Antarctic travel is like a feast,

Every dish will make your eyes shine,

I've been looking forward to the surprise that the next dish will bring,

As a result, the surprises have been going on and on......

Trip to Antarctica in 2025

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Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Note: China is 11 hours ahead of Argentina time

Meeting date: February 23, 2025

Meeting point: Shanghai/Beijing/Guangzhou

A wildlife enthusiast's dream, the sub-Antarctic Falkland Islands (Malvinas) and South Georgia are home to some of the world's most unique and rich biodiversity. The beach is lined with fur seals, elephant seals, and hundreds of thousands of pairs of penguins, making it one of the most stunning natural sights you'll ever experience. We'll also explore the fascinating history of the area, dating back to the Age of Antarctic Heroic Expeditions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Voyage highlights

A dream trip for Antarctic superfans, wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, take a small professional expedition ship and land for a long landing time, and follow a luxurious lineup of professional expeditions to deeply appreciate the landscapes and unique and rich biodiversity of the three islands of Antarctica. Explore the fascinating history of exploration, pay homage to the "Antarctic Heroic Expedition Era" 100 years ago, visit the British Port of Stanley, the site of the abandoned whaling station and the graveyard of the great explorer Shackleton, uncover the history of human exploration in Antarctica, experience the unparalleled wildlife density of the "Southern Hemisphere Serengeti", embrace hundreds of thousands of pairs of king penguins in the mountains and fur seals and elephant seals on the beaches at each landing site, and see them mating and fighting, which is also the habitat of countless seabirds.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Introduction to the three islands of Antarctica

01

Suitable for people

Mishima is suitable for those who only go to Antarctica once in a lifetime, have more time and budget or are deep wildlife and photography enthusiasts, fascinated by king penguins or Antarctic exploration history (mainly Shackleton), want to see the spectacular scene of tens of thousands of pairs of penguins in the mountains, and like biodiversity and different landforms and cultural customs.

02

Geomorphological landscapes

The geology and landforms of the three islands are more diverse, and there are white sand beaches and magnificent coastline meadows and shrubs in the South Atlantic Ocean where the subantarctic archipelago is located, low flowering plants, large and small mountains and receding glaciers, mud swamps and streams, various small islands and seaweed on the shore, etc., which look more colorful, green vegetation, yellow and pink small wildflowers, red tundra meadows, etc.

03

wild animals

The three Antarctic islands are denser and richer in biodiversity, with Magellan and rockhopper penguins in the Falkland Islands, the second largest habitat in the world for black-browed albatrosses, tens of thousands of pairs of king penguins and cubs at the South Georgia landings, elephant seals or fur seals crowding beaches at different seasons, and countless unique seabird species.

04

History and Humanities

The cultural history of the three islands is more colorful, the British style town of Port Stanley has a deep history museum and Anglo-Afghan war roots, and many landing sites are private farms, where you can taste English afternoon tea; The Shackleton Landing site is a Shackleton-themed historical experience, with Grytviken having a Shackleton cemetery, a church and a museum, as well as the Shackleton Way to look out over the Koh Chang as their makeshift shelter

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

The right way to open an Antarctic expedition

As the most important dream trip of your life, the most correct trip is worth taking seriously, and with the knowledge and common sense of Antarctic travel, you will not only gain an unforgettable trip, but also a new height of life value and meaning of life.

One

The best time to visit the peninsula in the southern hemisphere is in the middle of summer: there is a high chance of sunny days, long days and excellent light, and life as far as the eye can see. It's a time of great biodiversity for the chance to encounter the richest biodiversity, the freshly broken fluffy penguin babies, the heartwarming scene of their young being fed by their parents, the increasing chance of baleen whales and toothed whales on the peninsula, the active baby seals, the melting sea ice, and the chance to welcome the New Year at the end of the world.

Two

China is one of the important signatories of the Antarctic Convention, and the rules of the Antarctic Convention must be followed; the number of people who can land at the same place in the Antarctic at any one time is 100 people, and if a ship with 200 people is required, it needs to land in two batches. At the time of the landing of the first group, the second group either waited on the ship or cruised in an assault boat, and the number of people on the parade was also limited, that is:

A ship with less than 140 people lands in Antarctic waters twice a day for an average of two hours each time;

A ship with more than 140 people lands an average of 2 times a day for 1 hour in Antarctic waters;

Therefore, the ships of Antarctic expedition are not as big as possible, in today's Antarctic tourism is becoming more and more dayly, many large ships attract tourists with low-cost tours; and even giant cruise ships carrying more than 500 guests, the real "visit here" has not been done, the opportunity to get off the ship and land is very rare, go to the Antarctica without landing, no cruise, no scientific lectures, what is the significance!

Three

Extreme adventure experience and ultra-deep 7-day stay: magnificent icebergs of different shapes and dense expanses of sea ice, try assault boat landing on sea ice, have a higher chance of chasing whales in sea ice areas, explore more picturesque bays and straits off the beaten track, and learn about the history of Antarctica through more abundant scientific research stations

Antarctica, which is not as simple as seeing icebergs and penguin seals, is more magnificent than the glaciers and snow-capped mountains seen on the Tibetan Plateau, and the abundance of polar animals in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and other Nordic countries is a tiring journey. Daily scientist lectures (Chinese simultaneous interpretation) on board, covering climate, flora and fauna, exploration, biology, environment and other disciplines; transpolar circle carnival, cruise concert, Antarctic snow cover camping, Antarctic kayaking, brave game - Antarctic diving and other rich activities, let you be busy every day, play busy. It truly embodies the greatest meaning and value of travel - grow in learning, see and hear in walking!

Four

China's prosperity and strength are worthy of pride, and it is also the confidence for you to step out of the country with your head held high; the benefits will also be reflected in the subtle cultural environment and some small details, even if the whole ship has 11 Chinese, accounting for 10%; it does not affect the daily buffet breakfast to provide hot porridge and Lao Gan Ma sauce and pickled tender ginger separately, and at noon to provide Chinese fried rice and fried noodles in addition to the rich Western buffet;

Five

Antarctica scarce professional small light luxury expedition cruise: Super 1A's highest anti-ice rating better supports the conditions of ice navigation, provides the best conditions for crossing the Antarctic Circle, upgrades the accommodation facilities of large ships, retains the experience of small boat exploration, maximizes the time of the Antarctic core at shore, and flexibly goes deep into the hinterland of the fjord.

100-person light luxury expedition ship

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Position chart

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Class Introduction:

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Standard Suite △

18.6 m², air-conditioned decks on the 4th and 5th floors, 1 square window electrical socket (220V/50Hz)

1 chair, 1 sofa, (5th deck room, 2 chairs, no sofa), 4 wardrobes (safe), 1 desk, 1 round table.

Queen bed (1.8*2m) or twin bed (0.9*2m) bedside table and table, lamp, hanger and mirror, hair dryer, TV, refrigerator, telephone.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Balcony Suite △

21.1 m², 6-deck air-conditioning, with 3.6-5.3 m² balcony, 2 chairs, 1 small table, electrical socket (220V/50Hz), 2 chairs, 4-6 wardrobes (safe), 1 large round table with desk.

Double bed (1.8*2m) or twin bed (0.9*2m) (some twin beds are connected to the floor, no bed type can be changed), bedside table and table, lamp, hanger and mirror, hair dryer, TV, refrigerator, telephone.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Triple Suite △

17.5 m², 4th deck Family Suite: 18.6 m², 4th deck air-conditioned, 1 square window electrical socket (220V/50Hz), 3 chairs, 4 wardrobes (safe), 1 desk, 1 round table.

Triple Suite: 3 single beds and 1 single bed (0.9*2m), bedside table and table, lamp, hanger and mirror, hairdryer, TV, refrigerator, telephone.

Relaxation area

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Class Introduction:

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Meals on board

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Schedule

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Specific itinerary

D1: Everywhere-Fly-Rendezvous

Accommodation: Shanghai/Beijing/Guangzhou

Make your way to the meeting point, check in to your hotel, and have your free time. Subsequent flights are long, so it is recommended to get plenty of rest.

D2: Meeting place - fly - Buenos Aires

Accommodation: on board

Meals: On board

Flight: about 30 hours

After resting and adjusting, take a flight to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.

D3: Arrival in Buenos Aires

Accommodation: Buenos Aires

Meals: On board

Transfer to Buenos Aires.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D4: Buenos Aires-Ushuaia

Accommodation: Ushuaia

Flight: Bui-Fly-Ushuaia, about 3.6 hours

Take a flight to Ushuaia, the "southernmost point of the South American continent" and the "end of the world". Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, 3,219 kilometers from Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, but only 800 kilometers from Antarctica, and is the gateway to Antarctica. Most of the tourists who go to Antarctica board the boat here.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Upon arrival, we will arrange a two-night pre-departure stay at the beautiful Arakur Hotel, where you can enjoy the hotel's facilities for bathing, swimming or spa, so that you have plenty of time to adjust to the jet lag before boarding.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D5: Ushuaia-Tierra del Fuego

Accommodation: Ushuaia

Location: Tierra del Fuego National Park

Today's time is completely at your disposal. Visit the world's southernmost museum, Argentine leather market, post office, bank and craft market on your own, and get a feel for the southernmost point of the world in this fairytale city. You can also head to Tierra del Fuego National Park. In the evening, we will hold a boarding briefing to answer your questions.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D6: Ushuaia (embarkation)

Accommodation: Ushuaia

Meals: Meals on board after boarding

Spend the morning enjoying the beautiful scenery of Ushuaia, the southernmost town in the world, or relax in the resort.

In the afternoon, we will go to the pier to gather and board the boat. We will be greeted by a warm and professional expedition team and officers. After a brief safety briefing and location briefing, the captain's welcome dinner was next. After dinner, we can relax and familiarize ourselves with the ship's facilities, and tonight we will sail through the Beagle Strait, passing by the Magellanic penguins, rock cormorants and sea lion colonies, and savor the wonders of this evening sail.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D7: South Atlantic

Accommodation: on board

Meals: Meals on board

There were plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities during our voyage south, with albatross and petrels often on board. The expedition will also look for whales and dolphins on deck. On-board experts will begin with an informative and entertaining introduction to the wildlife, history and geology of the Falkland Islands and the South Atlantic.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D8: West Falkland Islands

Accommodation: on board

Meals: Meals on board

The westernmost outpost of the Falkland Islands is a remote farm, a family farm that has been passed down for six and seven generations. Sheep stroll along the black-browed albatross colony, as well as rockhopper, king penguin, Magellanic penguin colony, striped long-legged vultures circling overhead, and highland geunes grazing by the water's edge, and you'll be invited to visit the farm for delicious cake and hot tea.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D9: Port Stanley, East Falkland Islands

Accommodation: on board

Meals: Meals on board

We chose Port Stanley because it is a safe haven and has access to abundant fresh water and peat coal fuel. Since most of the shops and services are port-centric, it's easy to explore Port Stanley on foot. Museums, a distinctive post office, a large number of shops focusing on locally made wool items, and the vibrant pubs of Port Stanley are just some of the things that welcome you. You can spot the Falkland Islands' wildlife in this town, including sea lions, Peel's dolphins and black and white dolphins in the harbour, or bird life in nearby Gypsy Bay.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D10-11: Southern Ocean

Accommodation: on board

Meals: Meals on board

As we make our way east across the Antarctic Convergence Zone and into Antarctic waters, we'll have plenty of wildlife opportunities. The lecture will continue with a focus on South Georgia's exciting history and rich wildlife knowledge.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D12-15: South Georgia Islands

Accommodation: on board

Meals: Meals on board

South Georgia is often referred to as the 'Serengeti of the Southern Ocean', and it's easy to see why you're seeing tens of millions of king penguins, seals and seabirds. As we sail along South Georgia's leeward coastline, you'll be amazed by the stunning mountain scenery, vast expanses of glaciers and icebergs, rich intertwined histories and an incredible amount of wildlife.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

The landing site has giant elephant seals, aggressive fur seals, Gentoo penguins, albatrosses, petrels, skuas and gulls. You can also see thousands of king penguins, from fluffy baby penguins to chubby adult penguins. We will visit the historic Gulidviken Whaling Station, the Whaling Museum, the Norwegian Seamen's Church, the active British Antarctic Survey Station, and the memorial cemetery of the great Antarctic explorer Ernest.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D16-17: Scotia Sea

Accommodation: on board

Meals: Meals on board

As we sail further south, the icebergs will grow and we will continue to have informative presentations and wildlife observations.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D18-21: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

Accommodation: on board

Meals: Meals on board

We will explore many picturesque bays and famous landing sites, sail through wildlife-rich waters, and witness the majestic strait. As we sail along the rugged coastline, get a good look at different species of penguins, seals, and whales, and have the chance to stop at several active scientific bases and historic landing sites. Our expedition leader and captain will make the best expedition plan based on the weather, ice conditions, waves, etc. implemented.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

Landing sites may include the picturesque Port of Nacque, the sheltered haven of Haven, the Gulf of Wilhelmina, the striking Le Maire Strait, the Panola Passage teeming with a variety of wildlife, or the majestic Lima Waterway. Cannell penguins and Gentoo penguins can be spotted everywhere, and Weddell, crab-eating and elephant seals can often be seen resting with predatory leopard seals and ferocious Antarctic fur sea lions. Various baleen whales and humpback whales are frequent visitors in the later season.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D22-23: Drake Passage

Accommodation: on board

Meals: Meals on board

As we leave this magical place and begin our journey north and across the Antarctic Convergence Zone and Drake Passage again, we continue with a variety of themed events and wildlife observations. When we return to Ushuaia via the Beagle Strait, we celebrate the end of our expedition with a slide retrospective.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D24: Ushuaia (disembarkation) - Fly - Buenos Aires

Accommodation: Buenos Aires

Flight: Ushuaia-Bui, about 3.6 hours

Early in the morning, we will arrive in Ushuaia. Disembark after breakfast and end your trip to Antarctica. Then take a flight to Ushuaia Airport for a flight to Buenos Aires.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

At the end of the Antarctic section, start the road trip

D25: Buenos Aires - Fly - Lima

Accommodation: Lima (Peru)

Flight: Bui-Lima, about 5 hours

Take a flight to Lima, the capital of Peru, which blends two different styles from the old and the new, and the city is also divided into new towns and old towns. The new town is a symbol of the future, with modern skyscrapers and museums, while the old town is a symbol of the past, with mostly colonial buildings.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D26: One day in downtown Lima

Accommodation: Lima

Locations: Piazza San Martín, the Convent of San Francisco, the Cathedral and the Presidential Palace of Lima, the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas

Visit the city's Plaza de San Martín, the Convent of San Francisco, the Cathedral of Lima, and the Presidential Palace, among others, and the Cathedral on the Plaza de Arrhythmia is one of the must-see attractions.

The Cathedral of Lima (Cathedral of Lima) is a Roman Catholic church, originally built in 1555 and completed in 1649, after many repairs and reconstructions due to earthquake damage, but still maintains the colonial architectural structure and appearance.

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D27: Lima - Fly - Cusco - Hot Springs

Accommodation: Hot Water Town

Flight: Lima-Cusco, approx. 1.5 hours

By car: Cusco - By car - Ollantaytambo - 50km by train about 1 hour - Hot Water Town

Arrive at Cusco airport and then transfer to Ollantaytambo - 50km by train, 1 hour - Hot Water Town (Aguas Calientes)

Ollantaytambo, which was a tribal kingdom in the Inca Empire three or four hundred years ago, was built on the Urubamba River, in the mountains, and was condescending, easy to defend and difficult to attack.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D28: Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo

Accommodation: Ollantaytambo

Location: Machu Picchu, the "lost city" of the Inca Empire

Hot Water Town (Aguas Calientes) - Scenic Bus 6km - Machu Picchu - Scenic Bus - Hot Water Town - Train - Ollantaytambo.

Follow the Inca Trail all the way deep into the heart of the Andes, climb the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu, admire the magnificence of this monument known as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World among the clouds on the top of the mountain, and imagine the glory of the Inca Empire in ancient times. Machu Picchu is known as the "lost city" of the Inca Empire. At the beginning of the 20th century, legend has it that there was a mysterious ancient city in the mountains of the Peruvian Andes. It is almost unknown except for the locals. It wasn't until one day in July 1911 that Hiram Bingham III, a professor at Yale University and an explorer, was guided by locals to the ruins of the ancient city, which was completely hidden under a thick tropical forest.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D29: Ollantaytambo - Puerto Maldonado

Accommodation: Puerto Maldonado

By car: Ollantaytambo-Puerto Maldonado 490km, about 8 hours

Located in Colombia in South America, Puerto Maldonado is a beautiful port city. It has a unique tropical rainforest scenery and rich marine ecological resources.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D30: Puerto Maldonado - Boat ride - Amazon Rainforest

Accommodation: Amazon rainforest

By boat: Puerto Maldonado - Amazon Rainforest, about 2 hours

The Amazon Rain Forest is located in the Amazon basin of South America, covering an area of 7 million square kilometers.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D31: Amazon rainforest

Accommodation: Amazon rainforest

Location: Amazon rainforest

Rainforests span eight countries: Brazil (60% of forests), Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana and Suriname, accounting for half of the world's rainforests and 20% of forests, making them the world's largest and most species-rich tropical rainforests. The Amazon rainforest is known as the "lungs of the earth".

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D32: Amazon Rainforest - Boat Ride - Puerto Maldonado

Accommodation: Puerto Maldonado

By boat: Puerto Maldonado - Amazon Rainforest, about 2 hours

Today we will continue to visit the Amazon rainforest, and in the afternoon we will take a boat for about 2 hours - check in to Puerto Maldonado.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D33: Puerto Maldonado - Lake Titicaca

Accommodation: Puno

By car: Puerto Maldonado - Lake Titicaca 490km, about 8.5 hours

Located on the Coao Plateau on the border between Bolivia and Peru, Lake Titicaca is the highest freshwater lake in South America, the highest large freshwater lake in the world, the highest navigable lake in the world, and the third largest lake in South America (after Lake Maracaibo and Patus Lagoon).

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late
I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D34: Puno - Lake Titicaca

Accommodation: Puno

Filming location: Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is called Lago Titicaca in Spanish, and the name of the floating island of Lake Titicaca comes from the local Indian language. There are 52 islands in the lake, most of which are inhabited, and the largest island, Titicaca, has the ruins of Inca temples and is also a sacred lake for the Indians. In August 2023, the water level of Lake Titicaca dropped due to the lack of rainfall in the region.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D35: Lake Titicaca - Cusco

Accommodation: Cusco

By car: Lake Titicaca - Cusco 470km, about 8 hours

The ancient city of Cusco is located in the fertile valley of the Eastern Andes at an altitude of 3,410 meters above sea level in the Peruvian Andes. Originally the center of the Inca Empire, it was surrounded by a pleasant climate, high mountains and lush forests. Therefore, it is also known as the "crown jewel of the Andes".

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D36: Cusco

Accommodation: Cusco

Locations: Ancient City, Plaza de Armas, Cusco Cathedral

The ancient city of Cusco, the Plaza de Armas, the Cusco Cathedral, and the San Blas district overlook the city of Cusco. If you're interested in Inca culture, the Inca Museum, the Shell House Museum, or the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art are also good options.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D37: Cusco Fly La Paz

Accommodation: La Paz (Bolivia)

Flight: Cusco - La Paz, about 2 hours

Take a flight from Cusco to La Paz, the capital of Bolivia, the de facto capital and largest city of Bolivia. Bolivia is not only one of the countries with the best preserved Indian culture and traditions in South America, but its diverse and unique natural beauty attracts travelers from all over the world. Upon arrival, take a tour of the city.

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D38: La Paz - Oruro - Uyuni

Accommodation: Uyuni

By car: La Paz - Oruro - Uyuni 520km, about 8 hours

Filming location: Train graveyard

There is an abandoned train cemetery next to the small town of Uyuni. In the 19th century, Uyuni was an important city in Bolivia, mainly transporting mined silver ore abroad, so a railway was built here.

I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D39: Uyuni - Lake Colorada - Uyuni

Accommodation: Uyuni

By car: Uyuni - Lake Colorada - Uyuni 580km, about 8 hours

Filming location: Lake Colorada

Laguna Colorada, also known as the Red Lake, is a shallow salt lake on the Altiplano plateau in southwest Bolivia, covering an area of about 60 square kilometers. The algae in the lake provide abundant food for the rare James flamingos, as well as the Chilean and Andean flamingos, so they all make nests near the lake. There are only 50,000 James flamingos in the world, 30,000 of which make their home here every summer, and more than 50 other species of birds also make their home here.

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D40: Uyuni - Uyuni Salt Lake - Uyuni

Accommodation: Uyuni

By car: Uyuni - Uyuni Salt Lake - Uyuni 150km, about 3 hours

Location: Udoni Salt Lake

The Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt-covered wasteland in the western plateau of Bolivia's province of Potosí, and is known as the "mirror of the sky". There are salt farms on the edge, and the main salt farms are connected by roads. Watch the sunset over the Salt Lake

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D41: Uyuni-La Paz

Accommodation: La Paz

By car: Uyuni-La Paz 520km, about 8 hours

La Paz is built on a ridge and is high and dangerous, but it attracts many international flights and is currently connected to many international routes. La Paz is located in the Andean plateau, the average annual temperature of La Paz is 7 degrees, the extreme maximum temperature is 25 degrees, the coldest month is 5 degrees in July, and the average temperature in January is 8 degrees.

Famous attractions in La Paz are Tiahuanaco Park and the Basilica of San Francisco.

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D42: La Paz

Accommodation: La Paz

Locations: La Paz Old Town Hall, the largest church and the Old Royal Palace

La Paz is the world's highest capital, between 3,250 and 4,100 meters above sea level, and the center of the city is located in the canyon of the Bolivian Altiplano, but as the population grows, the city slowly expands from the canyon to higher ground.

Due to the complex terrain, the original road traffic could no longer meet the needs of the people, so the local government built the Mi Teleférico, the world's largest urban cable car system. In 2019, Mi Teleférico also won the Grand Prize in the Mobile Mobility category at the Global Smart Cities Conference.

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The most popular line is the Línea Morada, where the Utjawi (Obelisco) station is in the city center, and the name of each station in Mi Teleférico is in both Aymara and Spanish.

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D43: La Paz-Lima-Buenos Aires

Accommodation: Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Flight: La Paz - Lima - Bouyi, about 6.5 hours

La Paz takes a flight to Lima and then connects to Buenos Aires.

D44: Bui-fly-Iguaçu

Accommodation: Foz do Iguaçu

Flight: Bui-Fouaçu, approx. 2 hours

Inos Aires flies to Iguazu, Iguazu Falls is the widest waterfall in the world, located at the junction of the South American region, Brazil and Argentina, with an average flow of 1,751 cubic meters per second, a horseshoe-shaped waterfall, one of the five largest waterfalls in the world.

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D45: Iguazu Falls

Accommodation: Foz do Iguaçu

Location: Iguazu Falls

Fall into the world's widest waterfall and the largest waterfall in South America, Iguazu Falls, and experience the majestic scenery that cascades down to 3,000 feet.

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I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D46: Iguazu - Fly - Buenos Aires

Accommodation: Buenos Aires

Flight: Foz do Iguaçu-Bui, about 2 hours

After breakfast, transfer back to Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires, a colonial city that is neither so "South American" nor part of Europe. Wander around, Spanish and Italian-style buildings can be seen, but all around you are full of warm and unrestrained South American atmosphere.

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I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D47: Buenos Aires - Domestic

Locations: Reichstatz, Parliament Independence Monument, Cologne Theater

Flight: Bui - Transit City, approx. 14.5 hours

Explore downtown Buenos Aires during the day and visit Congress Square, Parliament Independence Monument, National Assembly Building, Cologne Theater.

2023 flight information, Air France AF467, departing from Buenos Aires at 23:55 and arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 17:45.

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I just came back from Antarctica, the ultimate longing place! If I don't go, it may be too late

D48: Stopover city transfers

Flight: Transit - Shanghai, about 14 hours

2023 travel reference flight information, Air France AF116, 22:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle departure - 16:35 arrival Shanghai Pudong.

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D49: Arrival in China - Home

Arrive in China and transfer back home.

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