Indus Travels Latin America Brochure

latinamericaChilie l Brazil l Peru l Mexico l Argentina l Equador l Amazon

South America is a land of extreme contrasts and beautiful surprises. No other continent has as

much diversity of culture, wildlife, or natural wonders. Explore Machu Picchu in Peru, dance the tango in Argentina,

or admire the view from Ipanema Beach. Follow in Darwin's footsteps on a cruise through the Galapagos or search for the

elusive pink dolphin in the waters of the Amazon. From deserts in the north to glaciers in the south, and volcanoes, rain forests,

beaches, lakes and everything else in between, everything is on offer in South America and its warm hospitality will leave you with the

experience of a lifetime.

Praveen Syal

CEO, Indus Travels Inc.

P • 06 Brazil In Style

P • 07 Amazing Amazon

P • 04 Argentina Express

P • 05 Extensions in Argentina

P • 08 Chilean Adventure

P • 09 Chilean vineyards

P • 10 Essence of Peru

P • 11 Peru in Style

P • 12 Colonial Treasures of Mexico

P • 13 Taste of Mexico

P • 14 Magical Mexico

P • 15 Splendors of Central America

P • 16 Ecuador & Galapagos

P • 17 Peru Express

P • 18 South American Landscapes

P • 19 Rhythms of South America

P • 20 Pure Patagonia

P • 21 Mare Australis – Cruise Expedition in Patagonia

P • 22 Aqua Expedition - Peruvian Amazon Cruise

P • 23 Iberostar – Grand Amazon Cruise

Iguassu

ARGENTINA

By AirBy TrainBy Road

Mendoza

Bariloche

Puerto Madryan

El Calafate

Ushuaia

Buenos Aires

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Day 1 – Buenos Aires:



Day 4 – Buenos Aires - Iguassu:

Day 5 - Iguassu

Day 6 – Iguassu - Buenos Aires

Arrive at Buenos Aires International airport, where you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy a half day afternoon tour of Buenos Aires including stops at the Metropolitan Cathedral and Recoleta cemetery. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Full day Gaucho party at Estancia Susana includes a reception with empanadas (meat pies), asado (roast meat) and Argentinean wines. Enjoy a folkloric show with singing and dancing as well as a gaucho exhibition of riding and the use of lassos. This evening on your return to Buenos Aires see a Tango show. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Half day tour of the Tigre River and delta; explore the delta of the Paraná and Tigre Rivers, a group of islands and streams, by boat. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Fly to Puerto Iguassu. On arrival at Puerto Iguassu you will be transferred to the hotel. Later in the afternoon visit the Brazilian side of the falls. Overnight in Puerto Iguassu

Today enjoy a visit to the Argentinean side of Iguassu Falls. Overnight in Puerto Iguassu

Fly back to Buenos Aires. On arrival transfer to the international airport or if you are continuing your visit transfer to your selected hotel

attracti ns• Visit Buenos Aires with its European feel

• Feel the rhythms of an Argentinean Tango

• Experience an authentic Argentinean estancia

• Explore the Tigre River by boat, visit the Delta

• Witness the magic of Iguassu Falls

Argentina Express

Discover Argentina through Buenos Aires, its capital city with its grand European boulevards and pulsating night life. Venture to

the land of Gauchos and savor an authentic asado barbecue. Continue your exploration with Iguassu and experience the

thundering water falls

BUENOS AIRES - IGUASSU -

BUENOS AIRES

06 DAYS / 05 NIGHTS

attracti ns

• Visit a local winery and vineyard in Mendoza

• Taste excellent varieties of Argentinean wine

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MAGIC MENDOZA

TOUR DAYS

03 DAYS

Mendoza - Buenos Aires

TOUR STYLE: PRIVATE DAILY DEPARTURES

Day 6 –Mendoza:

Day 7 – Mendoza:

Day 8 – Mendoza - Buenos Aires

Discover Mendoza, the heart and soul of Argentina's wine country

Arrive at Mendoza Airport and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Mendoza

Enjoy a full day tour visiting the wine region learning about the wine making process with lunch at one of the local wineries. Overnight in Mendoza

Transfer to the airport to board a flight back to Buenos Aires. Arrive and transfer to the international airport for your onward flight

PATAGONIA PASSION

TOUR DAYS

03 DAYS

El Calafate - Buenos Aires


Day 6 – El Calafate

Day 7 – El Calafate:

Day 8 – El Calafate - Buenos Aires

In El Calafate, find yourself at the gateway to the majestic world of glaciers.

Arrive at El Calafate Airport and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in El Calafate

Enjoy a full day tour of Perito Moreno glacier, towering over Lake Argentino in a blaze of colours. You will learn about the glacier's formation and its flora and fauna while walking along its circuit and on a boat tour where you will be able to see both faces and surface of the glacier. Overnight in El Calafate


BEAUTIFUL BARILOCHE

TOUR DAYS

03 DAYS

Bariloche - Buenos Aires


Day 6 – Bariloche

Day 7 – Bariloche

Day 8 –Bariloche - Buenos Aires

Explore the lake district of Bariloche in the foothills of the Andes

Arrive at Bariloche Airport and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Bariloche

Enjoy a drive around the famous Circuito Chico, a 62 km route around Bariloche taking you around Nahuel Huapi Lake to Moreno Lake. Overnight in Bariloche


Extend your journey by adding on an extension to Mendoza, Patagonia or Bariloche.

G o o n l i n e f o r f u r t h e r d e t a i l s : w w w . o n l y l a t i n a m e r i c a t o u r s . c o m

attracti ns

• Discover El Clafate & Los Glaciares National Park

• Enjoy a walking and boat tour of Perito Moreno Glacier

attracti ns

• Tour Bariloche's Circuito Chico

• Cross Angostura Bridge over the Angostura stream

EXTENSIONS:1. MAGIC MENDOZA

2. PATAGONIA PASSION

3. BEAUTIFUL BARILOCHE

Extend your journey by adding on an extension to Mendoza, Patagonia or Bariloche.

03 DAYS / 02 NIGHTS

Day 1 - Rio de Janeiro

Day 2- Rio de Janeiro



Day 5 - Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls

Day 6 - Iguassu Falls

Day 7 - Iguassu Falls - Sao Paulo

Arrive at Rio de Janeiro Airport, where you are met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Rio

A full day tour to Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado and the 125-foot statue "Christ the Redeemer" one of South America's most famous landmarks standing at 2,400 feet above the city. Lunch is included. Overnight in Rio

Today is at leisure or take an optional tour. This evening enjoy a Samba Dinner show. Overnight in Rio

Today is at leisure or take an optional tour. Overnight in Rio

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Iguassu where you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Iguassu

After breakfast, you will enjoy a half day tour to the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls, considered one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in Iguassu

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Sao Paulo, one of the fastest growing cities in South America and an important cultural hub. On arrival at Sao Paulo Airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight

attracti ns• Explore the world famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro

• Visit Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain

• Experience an authentic Samba Show

• Discover Iguassu Falls

• Visit the modern city of Sao Paulo

BRAZIL IN STYLE

Brazil is a country with dazzling beaches and picturesque colonial towns. This tour explores lively Rio de Janeiro with its

magnificent setting, famous beaches and colourful nightlife before flying to Iguassu Falls before travelling to Sao Paulo, Brazil's

largest city.

RIO DE JANEIRO

IGUASSU FALLS

SAO PAULO

09 DAYS / 08 NIGHTS

BRAZIL

Iguassu Falls

Rio De Janeiro

Sao Paulo


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in Sao Paulo

Enjoy a morning tour of Sao Paulo. The city features towering skyscrapers, astonishingly modern architecture and impressive parks. Remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Sao Paulo

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure or extend your journey by adding our Manaus extension.

Day 8 - Sao Paulo

Day 9 - Sao Paulo


DAY 1 - MANAUS/ARIAÚ

DAY 2 - ARIAÚ

DAY 3 - ARIAÚ

DAY 4 - ARIAÚ/MANAUS

Pick up from Manaus airport/hotel and transfer to the pier for a 2 hour boat ride to Ariaú Amazon Towers. Meals included: Lunch and dinner.

Activities today include a visit to the Hotel Reconnaissance by motorized canoe to visit an indigenous home, a jungle hike, piranha fishing and caiman spotting. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today's activities include an excursion by canoe to Acajatuba village. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today enjoy a sunrise tour before your return to Manaus with a transfer to the airport. Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Amazing Amazon

The Amazon is the world's largest tropical rain forest. The rivers of the Amazon Basin, in which a fifth of the world's

fresh water flows, are 'roads' that lead to the heart of the jungle. Visitors come to see the famous Wedding of the

Waters where the dark waters of the Rio Negro meet the yellowish waters of the Solimões River.

attracti ns

• Stay in an Amazon tree top lodge

• Travel by motorized canoe among the Anavilhanas Archipelago

• Explore one of most biologically diverse regions

• Discover the mysteries of the Amazon

• Go piranha fishing in wooden canoes

Manaus

AMAZONE

BRAZIL

Sao Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

Iguazu Falls

Brasilia

Manaus

By Cruise

SOCCER A RELIGION IN BRAZIL

Brazilian Soccer History follows a parallel course to

that of Carnival in Brazil. Soccer and Carnival were

both born in Europe, both blossomed in Brazil's

tropical land and both became Brazilian masterpieces.

Art is one of the words used to describe Brazilian

Soccer, at least, by Brazilians themselves. But pride

aside, no other nation has produced more talented

players, more beautiful plays or more unforgettable

moments in a sport that excites and unites the world.

Soccer is almost a secular religion with its myths, rules

and revered heroes, often competing with religion

when games are played at the same time as church

services, say two Brazilian researchers

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04 DAYS / 03 NIGHTS

Trivia

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon

Cattle ranching is the leading cause of

deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon.

This has been the case since at least the

1970s: government figures attributed 38

percent of deforestation from 1966-1975

to large-scale cattle ranching. However,

today the situation may be even worse.

According to the Center for International

Forestry Research (CIFOR), "between 1990

and 2001 the percentage of Europe's

processed meat imports that came from

Brazil rose from 40 to 74 percent" and by

2003 "for the first time ever, the growth

in Brazilian cattle production - 80 percent

of which was in the Amazon—was largely

export driven."

Trivia

Chilean Adventure

Chile is truly a land of extremes from the ice-fields of Patagonia to the desert of the Atacama, from the snow capped peaks of

the Andes to the sandy beaches of the Pacific Coast. On this tour you will travel from San Pedro de Atacama in the north to Punta

Arenas, the southernmost town in South America.

attracti ns

• Visit Santiago with its colonial past

• The Atacama Desert, one of the world's driest

deserts

• Catamaran excursion in Vicente Perez Rosales

National Park

• Discover Patagonia's dramatic landscape

• Visit Punta Arenas, one of the southernmost cities

in the world

• Explore unspoiled Torres del Paine National Park

DAY 1 - SANTIAGO

DAY 2 - SANTIAGO

DAY 3 - SANTIAGO – CALAMA – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

DAY 4 - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

DAY 5 - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – CALAMA – SANTIAGO – PUERTO MONTT – PUERTO VARAS

Arrive at Santiago Airport where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour including a visit to San Francisco Church, the Cousiño Palace, Constitution Plaza and La Moneda, the Presidential palace. Overnight in Santiago

Today is at leisure or take an optional excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Overnight in Santiago

Fly to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. In the afternoon enjoy a walking tour of San Pedro the most important archaeological center in Chile. Visit the Father Le Paige Museum and the beautiful white church of the town. Overnight in San Pedro

Full day excursion visiting the huge Atacama Salt Lake, the flatness, clearness and emptiness here is overwhelming. Then discover Lagunas Miscanti & Meñiques, set at the base of two immense volcanoes and the village of Toconao. Overnight in San Pedro

Take an optional very early morning tour to El Tatio Geysers. In the afternoon fly via Santiago to Puerto Montt then transfer to Puerto Varas. Overnight in Puerto Varas

SANTIAGO – CALAMA - SAN PEDRO

CALAMA – SANTIAGO

PUERTO MONTT - PUERTO VARAS

PUNTA ARENAS - PUERTO NATALES

TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK

PUNTA ARENAS - SANTIAGO

12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS


Puerto NatalesPunta Arenas

Puerto Montt

Torres Del Paine National Park

Puerto Varas

CHILE

CalamaSan Pedro de Atacama

Santiago

CHILE

Santa Cruz

Curico Santiago

ChileanVineyardsTour

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DAY 6 - PUERTO VARAS

DAY 7 - PUERTO MONTT

DAY 8 - PUERTO VARAS – PUERTO MONTT – PUNTA ARENAS

DAY 9 - PUNTA ARENAS – PUERTO NATALES

DAY 10 - PUERTO NATALES

DAY 11 - PUERTO NATALES – PUNTA ARENAS – SANTIAGO

DAY 12 - SANTIAGO

Full day tour to Peulla and Petrohue rapids one of the most beautiful scenic trips through the green countryside. Then visit Vicente Perez Rosales National Park to reach Petrohué at Lake Todos los Santos, also called "Emerald" for its vivid green colour. In the afternoon explore the area by catamaran before returning to Puerto Varas. Overnight in Puerto Varas

Enjoy a tour of Puerto Montt, where you will drive along Costanera Avenue to an observation point for a beautiful view of the city, Reloncavi Bay and Tenglo Island. Afterwards, you will return through the town's centre with its typical square and its cathedral. Overnight in Puerto Varas

Fly to Punta Arenas in southern Chile via Puerto Montt. Overnight in Punta Arenas

Today enjoy a half day city tour of Punta Arenas. See Independence Avenue with its many monuments and Cerro La Cruz vantage point offering sweeping views of Punta Arenas' colourful roofs, the Magellan Strait and Tierra del Fuego Island. Then transfer to Puerto Natales. Overnight in Puerto Natales

Today visit Torres del Paine National Park, named a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Discover cascading waterfalls, roaring creeks, shimmering lakes and jagged mountain spires. En route visit the legendary Milodon Cave with its gigantic prehistoric fossil. Overnight in Puerto Natales

Transfer to Punta Arenas for a flight to Santiago. Overnight in Santiago

Transfer to Santiago Airport for your onward destination.


Chilean Vineyards

Chilean winemakers are reaping the benefits of a pleasant climate, good soil, of hard work and five centuries of

wine-making experience. On this tour explore Chile's wine producing region stretching from the narrow central

valleys of the north of Santiago to Concepción in the south.

attracti ns• Visit Santiago with its colonial past

• Explore the boutique wineries of the Maipo Valley

• Wine tasting in the Colchagua Valley, Viña Bisquertt and Viña Casa Silva

• Savor wine at the famous Viña Miguel Torres at Curico Valley

DAY 1- SANTIAGO

DAY 2 - SANTIAGO

DAY 3 - SANTIAGO

DAY 5 - SANTIAGO – SANTA CRUZ

DAY 6 - SANTA CRUZ

DAY 7 - SANTA CRUZ – CURICO - SANTIAGO

DAY 8 - SANTIAGO

DAY 9 - SANTIAGO

Arrive in Santiago and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Santiago

Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour including a visit to San Francisco Church, the Cousiño Palace, Constitution Plaza and La Moneda, the Presidential palace. Overnight in Santiago

Full day excursion including wine tasting to the Maipo Valley to visit different wineries including Viña Aquitania - a small boutique winery focused on high quality wines and Viña Santa Rita. Overnight in Santiago

Travel along the Panamericana to the Colchagua Valley. On the way visit two wineries: Viña Bisquertt and Viña Casa Silva. Continue on to Santa Cruz, the capital of the Colchagua Valley. Overnight in Santa Cruz

Full day tour to the Colchagua Valley including visits to two wineries: Viña MontGras and Viña Viu Manent. Finish the day discovering Pre-Colombian treasures at the Colchagua Museum. Overnight in Santa Cruz

Return to Santiago via the Panamericana to Curico Valley to visit the famous Viña Miguel Torres winery. Overnight in Santiago

Travel to the Isla de Maipo region to visit various different wineries such as the Viña Odfjell, Viña Santa Ines and Viña Undurraga vineyards. Overnight in Santiago

Visit various wineries such as Viña William Cole and Viña Veramonte in the Casablanca Valley famous for the production of white wines such as Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs. Overnight in Santiago

Transfer to the airport for your onward departure.

DAY 10 - SANTIAGO

09 DAYS / 08 NIGHTS

SANTIAGO – SANTA CRUZ -

CURICO - SANTIAGO

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Chili Peppers

Chili peppers have been a part of the human diet in the Americas since at least 7500 BC. There is archaeological evidence at sites located in Ecuador that chili peppers were domesticated more than 6000 years ago, and is one of the first cultivated crops in the Americas. Christopher Columbus was one of the first Europeans to encounter them, and called them "peppers" because of their similarity in taste with the Old World black peppers. From Mexico, at the time the Spanish colony that controlled commerce with Asia, chili peppers spread rapidly into the Philippines and then to India, China, Korea and Japan. They were quickly incorporated into local cuisines.

Trivia

DAY 1- LIMA

DAY 2 - LIMA

DAY 3 - LIMA – AREQUIPA

DAY 4 - AREQUIPA – COLCA CANYON

DAY 5 - COLCA CANYON – PUNO

Arrive at Lima Airport where you are met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Lima

Half day city tour of Lima including: the Plaza de Armas with the Government Palace, the town hall, the Palace of the Archbishop and the Cathedral. Afterwards visit San Francisco Monastery before driving through the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores to the coast to see Lima's beaches and the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Lima

Fly to Arequipa and transfer to the hotel. Tour the "White City" including, the Carmen Alto district, Arequipa's Cathedral and Plaza de Armas before driving to the complex of the Company of Jesus with its Chapel San Ignacio and Santa Catalina Convent. Overnight in Arequipa

Begin your 2-day excursion to the Colca Canyon; drive to Chivay en route see Misti, Chachani, Ampatao and the still active Sabancaya volcanoes. Visit the observatory of the Cordillera Occidental, the village of Coporaque, the Amphitheatre of Ocolle and the hot springs of La Calera. Overnight in the Colca Canyon

Early this morning travel to the deepest part of the canyon to the Cruz del Condor lookouts to see the

attracti ns

• Discover Lima

• Tour the “white city” of Arequipa

• Discover the stunning Colca Canyon and its condors

• Visit the floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca

• See the impressive city of Cuzco

• Meet the locals at the colourful Pisac Indian Market

• Explore the mysteries of Machu Picchu

Essence of Peru

Peru is endowed with both natural and man-made attractions. The country offers charming Andean highland towns with

colonial architecture, remote Amazonian jungle lodges, soaring snow capped mountains, volcanoes, a 3,220km (2,000-mile)

coastline, and of course, Machu Picchu.

LIMA – AREQUIPA – COLCA CANYON

PUNO – CUZCO – YUCAY

MACHU PICCHU – CUZCO

12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS


PERU

Lima

Arequipa

Puno

CuzcoYucay

Machu Picchu

Chivay

Lima

Sacred Valley

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Peru in Style

attracti ns• Discover the Capital city, Lima

• Visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero


• Explore the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu

• See the impressive old city of Cuzco

• Discover the Red Fortress of Puca Pucara

mighty condor before departing for a full days journey to Puno. Overnight in Puno

Enjoy a full day visiting the Uros floating islands on Lake Titicaca. Overnight in Puno

Travel by train on the Andean Explorer to Cuzco through the Peruvian highlands. Arrive in Cuzco and overnight at the hotel.

Half day tour of Cuzco at the centre of the Incan Empire; visit the Plaza de Armas, the main Cathedral then discover the old town with its renovated colonial buildings. Visit Sacsayhuaman, the sites of Tambo Machay, Kenko, the bath of the Incas and Puca Pucara. Overnight in Cuzco

Free day at leisure. Overnight in Cuzco

During the Special Inti Raymi departures in June – the group will take part in Inti Raymi celebrations today.

Depart for the Sacred Valley visiting the traditional Pisac market. The remainder of the day is at your leisure or take an optional afternoon tour to the ruins of Ollantaytambo. Overnight in Yucay

Travel by train through the fertile plains of the Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes for a guided tour of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. , this cultural heritage of mankind is a beautifully located impressive stone constructed, city. Return by train back to the Sacred Valley. Overnight in Yucay

Transfer to the airport in Cuzco for your onward destination.

DAY 6 - PUNO

DAY 7 - PUNO – CUZCO

DAY 8 - CUZCO

DAY 9 - CUZCO

DAY 10 - CUZCO - YUCAY

DAY 11 - YUCAY - MACHU PICCHU – YUCAY

DAY 12 - YUCAY – CUZCO

Peru in Style

Peru, once home to the largest empire in the world – the Incas, a land rich in gold was Europe's major source of

treasures during the sixteenth-century. Discover the heritage that the Incas have left behind in Cuzco, the Sacred

Valley and of course at magnificent Machu Picchu.


DAY 1 - LIMA

DAY 2 - LIMA

DAY 3 - LIMA – CUZCO - SACRED VALLEY

DAY 4 - SACRED VALLEY

DAY 5 - SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU

DAY 6 - MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO

Arrive at Lima Airport, where you are met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Lima

Visit Larco Herrera Museum home to the most extensive collection of pre-Columbian art in Peru and tour Lima's historical center. Overnight in Lima

Fly to Cuzco and transfer to the Sacred Valley, to Urubamba to visit Pisac market. Visit the Inca astronomic observatory and walk around the cultivation terraces. Enjoy lunch at a pleasant hostelry in the countryside and continue on to the Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo. Overnight in the Sacred Valley

Visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero and its colorful Indian market. The main square of the town is bordered by a wall constructed by the Incas, and its church is decorated with unique frescoes on the portico. Continue with a tour of Moray, where the Incas used greenhouse terraces, then, on to Maras, a salt production centre that dates back to colonial times. Overnight in the Sacred Valley

Board the train for Machu Picchu. Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes, take a 25-minute coach ride to “The Lost City of the Incas”. Enjoy a guided tour of the marvelous citadel, visiting the Main Square, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial and the Burial Grounds. Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Wake up early to see the sunrise over

Machu Picchu. For hiking enthusiasts, we suggest a climb to the peak of Huayna Picchu. In the afternoon, return to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cuzco. Overnight in Cuzco

Half day tour of Cuzco at the centre of the Incan Empire; visit the Plaza de Armas, the main Cathedral then discover the old town with its renovated colonial buildings. Visit Sacsayhuaman, the sites of Tambo Machay, Kenko, the bath of the Incas and the Red Fortress of Puca Pucara. Finish the day with a visit to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum and have dinner at the museum's restaurant. Overnight in Cuzco

Fly back to Lima and transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Lima

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

DAY 7 - CUZCO

DAY 8 - CUZCO - LIMA

DAY 9 - LIMA

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attracti ns• Discover the capital city, Lima

• Visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero


• Explore the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu

• See the impressive old city of Cuzco

• Discover the Red Fortress of Puca Pucara

LIMA – CUZCO – SACRED VALLEY -

MACHU PICCHU – CUZCO - LIMA

09 DAYS / 08 NIGHTS

This tour explores some of the best archaeological sites of Mexico's ancient civilizations. Discover the treasures found in one of

the world's 10 best museums, the National Museum of Anthropology, see the famed Aztec Calendar, ponder the sport of

Mesoamerican ball on the court at Monte Alban, laze in the turquoise waters of Agua Azul, imagine being the person who

discovered Palenque amongst the dense jungle forest and ponder the advanced mathematical and astrological calculations

used to build Chichen Itza before spending a day enjoying the white sand of the Mayan Riviera.

Magical MexicoDAY 1 - MEXICO CITY

Day 2 - MEXICO CITY - HISTORICAL CENTER AND ANTHROPOLOGY MUSEUM

DAY 3 - MEXICO CITY – PUEBLA - OAXACA

Day 4 - OAXACA – MONTE ALBAN – MITLA - TULE

DAY 5 - OAXACA – SUMIDERO CANYON – SAN CRISTOBAL

Arrive at Mexico City Airport, where you are met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Mexico City

Tour Mexico City's historical center: visiting the Zocalo, the Cathedral, the National Palace and Bellas Artes. Enjoy a guided tour of the National Museum of Anthropology, one of the world's 10 best museums. Overnight in Mexico City

En route to Oaxaca visit Santa Maria Tonantzintla, a temple decorated by indigenous hands and Puebla, the City of Angels visiting the Rosary Chapel, the Cathedral, the Main Square and historic center. Continue on to Oaxaca. Overnight in Oaxaca

Visit Monte Alban, built on a mountain by the Zapotecs and Mitla one of the most sacred sites. Stop to see the Tule Tree, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Return to Oaxaca for a city tour including the Cathedral, the Santo Domingo Church and Gold Museum. Overnight in Oaxaca

Depart for Tuxtla Gutierrez, capital of the state of Chiapas. Enjoy a boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon en route to San Cristobal de las Casas. Overnight in San Cristobal

attracti ns• Visit the historic center of Mexico City

• Explore the Zapoteca site of Monte Alban

• Discover Oaxaca's architecture and rich cultural heritage

• View the turquoise water of Agua Azul

• Discover Palenque, an UNESCO Cultural and Archaeological Heritage site

• See the coastal town of Campeche where the Spanish first set foot on Mexican soil

• Meander among the ruins of Uxmal

• Visit Merida known as the White City

• Witness the great Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World

Puebla

Oaxaca

Campeche

MeridaCancun

Palenque

San Cristobal de Las Casas

Mexico City

MEXICO


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MEXICO CITY - PUEBLA - OAXACA - MONTE ALBAN - TULE - SAN CRISTOBAL - PALENQUE - CAMPECHE - HERIDA - CANCUN

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS

DAY 6 - SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS – NATIVE COMUNITIES

DAY 7 - SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS – AGUA AZUL - PALENQUE

Day 8 - PALENQUE - CAMPECHE

DAY 9 - CAMPECHE – UXMAL - MERIDA

DAY 10 - MERIDA – CHICHEN ITZA – CANCUN or MAYAN RIVIERA

DAY 11 - CANCUN or MAYAN RIVIERA

DAY 12 - CANCUN or MAYAN RIVIERA

Visit San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan, typical native communities. In the afternoon explore San Cristobal de las Casas; the Market, the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Church. Overnight in San Cristobal

Depart for the turquoise waters of Agua Azul Falls before continuing on to Palenque. Overnight in Palenque

Visit the Palenque archaeological zone. Afterwards head to the coastal fortified town of Campeche, where the Spanish first set foot on Mexican soil. Overnight in Campeche

Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Campeche before departing for a visit to Uxmal also declared an UNESCO Archaeological Heritage site. Continue on to Merida known as “the White City” for a panoramic tour along Avenida Montejo, the Monument to Motherland, the Main Square and the Cathedral. Overnight in Merida

Visit Chichen Itza, undoubtedly the best-preserved Maya site on the peninsula and recently declared one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Continue to Cancun or the Mayan Riviera for an overnight

Today is at leisure to enjoy the beach. Overnight in Cancun or on the Mayan Riviera

Transfer to the airport for your onward destination.


Splendors of Central AmericaGUATEMALA, HONDURAS & BELIZE

Guatemala is a country rich with natural, historical and cultural appeal. As the birthplace and heartland of the

Maya, Guatemala is in many ways defined by the legacy of this early civilization. Known for its jungle scenery and

Caribbean coastline, Honduras is home to one of the Mayan World's most impressive sites, Copán. Visit Tikal and

Xunantunich, two fascinating Mayan archaeological sites in Belize.

Day 1: Guatemala City – Antigua

Day 2: Antigua

Day 3: Antigua - Lake Atitlan

Day 4: Lake Atitlan - Chichicastenango - Antigua

Day 5: Antigua – Copan Ruinas

Day 6: Copan

Day 7: Copan - Quirigua - Rio Dulce - Livingston

On arrival in Guatemala City, transfer to Antigua. Overnight in Antigua

Enjoy a half day walking tour visiting the main square, the Palace, the Cathedral, La Merced Church & San Francisco Church. Overnight in Antigua

Drive through the highlands to scenic Lake Atitlan. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Atitlan, visit the villages of San Juan La Laguna and Santiago and learn about the textiles, spiritualism and beliefs of the T'zutujil Maya. Overnight in Atitlan

Visit the famous craft market at Chichicastenango. Return back to Antigua. Overnight Antigua

Depart Antigua crossing the central desert region of Guatemala to the Honduran border and onwards to the pretty town of Copan Ruinas. Overnight in Copan

Have a guided tour of the Mayan site of Copan with its famous hieroglyphic staircase, ball court and tunnels. Enjoy lunch at a tropical bird park where rescued birds are looked after. Overnight in Copan

Drive to the tropical area of Rio Dulce visiting the UNESCO site of Quirigua along the way. Once at Rio Dulce board a boat for a scenic trip through tropical scenery and a limestone canyon to the Garifuna town of Livingston. Overnight in Livingston

Day 8: Livingston - Flores

Day 9: Tikal

Day 10: Flores - Xunantunich - Cayo

Day 11: Cave Adventure

Day 12: Belize City

Today enjoy a walking tour of Livingston before transferring back down the Rio Dulce by boat and then by land into the northern rainforest area near Flores and Tikal. Overnight in Flores

Today explore the amazing UNESCO protected Mayan site of Tikal where temples rise above the jungle canopy and monkeys and tropical birds are abundant in the surrounding rainforest. Overnight in Flores

Transfer across the border to Belize. En-route visit the fascinating site of Xunantunich. Transfer to your lodge. Overnight in the Cayo Area

Enjoy a cave/river trip to see ancient Mayan ritual sites. Choose between Barton Creek where you canoe through a cave or Actun Tunichmal for a more strenuous jungle/ cave trip. Overnight in the Cayo Area

Transfer to Belize International Airport for your onward flight.

attracti ns• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage city of

Antigua

• Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Atitlan

• Explore the Mayan ruins of Copan

• Discover the Rio Dulce by boat

• Visit the Mayan Temples in Tikal

• Explore the fascinating site of Xunantunich in Belize

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GUATEMALA CITY - ANTIGUA - COPAN -

RIO DUICE - TIKAL - XUNANTUNICH -

BELIZE CITY

12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS

boobies and has the largest colony of frigate birds. See swallow tailed gulls, sea lions, marine and land iguanas. Overnight on board MV Galapagos Legend

Dry landing: walk to a saltwater lake where one can often see pink flamingos. The trail leads up to Dragon Hill offering views of the bay. The island is a nesting site for reintroduced land iguanas and also home to a Holy Stick Forest

Wet landing: Hike through black mangrove beds to a lagoon with one of the largest flamingo populations in the Galapagos, see plants such as Scalesia Villosa, Galapagos Daisies, white and black mangrove and holy stick. Snorkel off the main beach with playful sea lions. Overnight on board MV Galapagos Legend

Dry landing: learn about the lava terrain and cross inactive lava fields. Besides the sea lion colonies, this is a very important bird watching location. Various bird species such as the mockingbird of Española and Nazca & Blue footed booby can be spotted and observed up close. Their nesting grounds sometimes overlap the walking trails. There are also large colonies of marine iguanas, lava lizards, and rally light foot crabs. Visit the famous blowhole, where water shoots 23 m (75 ft) in the air.

Day 6 – Cruise: Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)

Floreana (Cormorant Point)

Day 7 – Cruise: Española (Suárez Point)

attracti ns• Visit Quito's historical center

• Ride the Chaski Antawa train

• Explore local villages in the Otavalo region

• Discover Otavalo and its famous market

• Cruise the Galapagos Islands on the MV Galapagos Legend

• See marine iguanas, lava lizards, blue footed boobies, rally light foot crabs & flamingos

• Visit a giant tortoise breeding center

Ecuador & the Galapagos at a Glance

Discover Ecuador, unsurpassed among Andean nations for its richness in ecological and cultural diversity and the world's most

impressive wildlife sanctuary, the Galapagos Islands. Ecuador features the best of Latin America.

QUITO – OTAVALO

GALÁPAGOS - QUITO

09 DAYS / 08 NIGHTS

Day 1-Quito

Day 2 – Quito

Day 3 – Quito - Otavalo

Day 4 – Otavalo - “Chaski Antawa”- Quito

Day 5 – Quito - Galapagos – Cruise embarkation

Arrive at Quito Airport, where you are met and transferred to the hotel. The remainder of today is at your leisure. Overnight in Quito

Explore the bustling streets and squares of the largest historical center in the Americas on your colonial city tour of Quito. Visit some of Quito's most important churches such as the majestic La Compañía and iconic San Francisco. Overnight in Quito

Today tour Calderón a village known for its decorative bread dough figurines, the valleys of Guayllabamba and Cayambe, landscapes of towering volcanoes, Cuicocha Crater Lake and Cotacachi, famous for its leather products. Overnight in a hacienda in Otavalo

Ride the Chaski Antawa Train built at the beginning of the 20th century connecting the northern highlands to the tropical coast. Enjoy a unique lunch at a community restaurant and then visit Otavalo and its famous indigenous arts and crafts market, the largest in South America. Return to Quito. Overnight in Quito

Fly to Baltra where you are met and transferred to the pier to board the MV Galapagos Legend. Dry Landing: North Seymour - a major nesting colony of blue footed


Quito

Otavalo

Baltra

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Peru Express

Explore Peru's scenic splendor and rich cultural heritage; with a visit to old town colonial Lima and a tour of Cuzco,

the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Also reach by panoramic vistadome train the country's most famous and

dramatic archeological attraction, Machu Picchu “the lost city of the Incas”.

05 DAYS / 04 NIGHTS

LIMA - CUZCO - MACHU PICHU - CUZCO - LIMA

San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center or La Galapaguera)

Day 8 – Cruise:

Santa Cruz (Carrión Point) - Quito

Day 9 – Depart Quito

Dry landing at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno: Visit the San Cristóbal breeding center to learn about the National Park's giant tortoise breeding program. Overnight on board MV Galapagos Legend

Today, either ride in an outboard motorboat to observe Galapagos fur seals, seabirds and marine wildlife or go snorkeling to see a variety of tropical fish, manta rays or even harmless white-tipped reef sharks! Return to the MV Galapagos Legend, check-out and transfer to the airport. Fly back to Quito. On arrival you are met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Quito

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight or add on our Ancestral Peru tour.

This tour is also available as a 4 & 7 night cruise program, please contact us for the details!

Day 1 – Lima

Day 2 – Lima

Day 3 - Lima-Cuzco

Day 4 – Cuzco-Machu Picchu-Cuzco

Day 5 - Cuzco – Lima

Arrival at Lima airport, where you are met and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast. Tour old and modern Lima, including visit to the Government Palace, Town Hall, Cathedral, Monastery of San Francisco and the Archbishop's Palace, as well as traditional neighborhoods such as San Isidro, which is famous for its 450-year-old olive groves. Overnight in Lima

City tour of Cuzco: Plaza de Armas, Koricancha, temple of the Sun God and Tambomachay, known as the baths of the Inca. You will also visit nearby ruins: the amphitheater of Kencco, the Red Fort of Puca Pucará and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, a few steps away from the center, consisting of huge walls built with monumental stones. Overnight in Cuzco

Transfer to the train station of San Pedro to take the train to Aguas Calientes and transfer to Machu Picchu. Visit of the site, with its squares, temples, platforms, access ways, ceremonial enclosures, the royal palace, the famous sun clock, and a series of spring water streams flowing through carved rock. Enjoy lunch. Return to Cusco. Overnight in Cuzco

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your onward destination.

attracti ns• Discover the beautiful historical Lima

city center

• Discover the impressive old town of Cuzco and its Plaza de Armas

• Ride through the plains of the Urubamba valley to the city of Aguas Calientes

• Explore the mysterious Inca ruins of Machu Picchu

Canto general includes Neruda's (1904-1973) famous

Brazilian poem 'Alturas de Macchu Picchu', which was

born after he visited the Incan ruins of Macchu Picchu

in 1943. In it Neruda aspires to become the voice of

the dead people who once lived in the city.

“I want to know, salt of the roads,

show me the spoon - architecture, let me

scratch at the stamens of stone with a little stick,

ascend the rungs of the air up to the void,

scrape the innards until I touch mankind."

(from 'The Heights of Macchu Picchu')


PERU

Lima

CuzcoSacredValley

Machu Picchu

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Trivia

of La Boca famous for its colourful tin-houses. Visit Recoleta Cemetery and travel along the widest avenue in the world, the Avenida 9 de Julio, to the Plaza Lavalle to see the Federal Court of Justice and Teatro Colón. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional tour: visit the San Telmo market. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Day at leisure or take an optional tour: a full day visit to a typical Argentinean Estancia including an asado lunch. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Fly to Cataratas where you will be met and taken to Iguassu Falls National Park to view the falls from the Argentinean side. Take the Jungle Train to the Devil's Throat for an impressive view of the falls. After the visit transfer to the hotel on the Brazilian side of the falls. Overnight in Iguassu

In the morning visit the Brazilian side of the falls. Walk along the paths and catwalk that take you very close to the bottom of the Devil's Throat for more magnificent views. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional tour.Overnight in Iguassu

Fly to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Afternoon tour includes Candelaria Church, the Opera House (Teatro Municipal), Carioca Square, the church of Santo Antonio and the Cathedral. Afterwards drive through Flamengo Park from where

DAY 7 - BUENOS AIRES

DAY 8 - BUENOS AIRES – IGUASSU

DAY 9 - IGUASSU

DAY 10 - IGUASSU – RIO DE JANEIRO

attracti ns• Visit Santiago with its colonial past

• Discover Mendoza, the heart and soul of Argentina's wine country

• Visit Buenos Aires and its European architecture


• Explore the world famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro

• Travel by cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain

• Journey by cog train up Corcovado to the statue of Christ the Redeemer

South American Landscapes

On our tour explore Santiago, Chile with its colonial past; discover Mendoza, the heart and soul of Argentina's wine country then

on to Buenos Aires with its European flair and the magic of Iguassu Falls. Finally discover the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro with its

world famous beaches.

SANTIAGO – MENDOZA

BUENOS AIRES - IGUASSU

RIO DE JANEIRO

12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS

DAY 1 - SANTIAGO

DAY 2 - SANTIAGO

DAY 3 - SANTIAGO – MENDOZA

DAY 4 - MENDOZA

DAY 5 - MENDOZA - BUENOS AIRES


Arrive at Santiago Airport, where you are met and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour including a visit to San Francisco Church, the Cousiño Palace, Constitution Plaza and La Moneda, the Presidential palace. Overnight in Santiago

Day at leisure or take an optional tour: a full day excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Overnight in Santiago

Cross the majestic Andes and border into Argentina by coach ending in Mendoza. Overnight in Mendoza

Half day city tour visiting Independence Plaza, the Civic Centre, the Founding area, General Martin Park and the Hill of Glory, a popular spot for a panoramic view. Optional: Evening wineries & bodegas tour in the city. Overnight in Mendoza

Fly to Buenos Aires. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Evening optional tour: Tango Show & dinner. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Half day sightseeing visiting the Plaza de Mayo, with the Casa Rosada, the Cabildo (town hall) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, district of San Telmo, and the worker district


Buenos AiresSantiago

Rio de Janeiro

Iguassu Falls

Mendoza

Brasilia

ARGENTINA

BRAZIL

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Rhythms of South America

you can view Sugar Loaf. Reach the top of Sugarloaf Mountain by a cable car 1,200 feet above for one of the most spectacular views in the world. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

Enjoy a half day tour including a visit to the Corcovado statue. Board the cog train for a ride through Tijuca Forest up to Corcovado Mountain. At the top of Corcovado visit the lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your onward destination.

DAY 11 - RIO DE JANEIRO



Rhythms of South America

Visit Buenos Aires the cradle of Tango and the Paris of South America before beholding the wonders of Iguassu

Falls. Finish the adventure in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro.

BUENOS AIRES – IGUASSU

RIO DE JANEIRO

08 DAYS / 07 NIGHTS




DAY 4 - BUENOS AIRES – IGUASSU

DAY 5 - IGUASSU

DAY 6 - IGUASSU – RIO DE JANEIRO

Arrive at Buenos Aires Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Half day sightseeing visiting the Plaza de Mayo, with the Casa Rosada, the Cabildo (town hall) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, district of San Telmo, and the worker district of La Boca famous for its colourful tin-houses. Visit Recoleta Cemetery and travel along the widest avenue in the world, the Avenida 9 de Julio, to the Plaza Lavalle to see the Federal Court of Justice and Teatro Colón. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional tour: visit the San Telmo market. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Day at leisure or take an optional tour: a full day visit to a typical Argentinean Estancia including an asado lunch. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Fly to Cataratas where you will be met and taken to Iguassu Falls National Park to view the falls from the Argentinean side. Take the Jungle Train to the Devil's Throat for an impressive view of the falls. After the visit transfer to the hotel on the Brazilian side of the falls. Overnight in Iguassu

In the morning visit the Brazilian side of the falls. Walk along the paths and catwalk that take you very close to the bottom of the Devil's Throat for more magnificent views. Afternoon at your leisure or take an optional tour. Overnight in Iguassu

Fly to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Afternoon tour includes Candelaria Church, the Opera House (Teatro Municipal), Carioca Square, the church of Santo Antonio and the Cathedral. Afterwards drive through Flamengo Park from where you can view Sugar Loaf. Reach the top of Sugarloaf Mountain by a cable car 1,200 feet above for one of the most spectacular views in the world. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

Enjoy a half day tour including a visit to Corcovado. Board the cog train for a ride through Tijuca Forest up to Corcovado Mountain. At the top of Corcovado visit the lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward destination.



attracti ns• Discover Buenos Aires and its European

architecture


• Explore the world famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro

• Travel by cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain

• Journey by cog train up Corcovado to the statue of Christ the Redeemer

ORIGINS OF TANGO:

Ballroom Tango originated in the lower class of

Buenos Aires, especially in the "Bario de las Ranas".

The story of Tango as told is that it started with the

gauchos of Argentina. They wore chaps that had

hardened from the foam and sweat of horses. Hence

to gauchos walked with knees flexed. They would go

to the crowded night clubs and ask the local girls to

dance. Since the gaucho hadn't showered, the lady

would dance in the crook of the man's right arm,

holding her head back. Her right hand was held low

on his left hip, close to his pocket, looking for a

payment for dancing with him. The man danced in a

curving fashion because the floor was small with

round tables, so he danced around and between

them.

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Trivia

hundreds of whales swim through the quiet waters of the Nuevo and San Jose Gulfs during their breeding season. Overnight in Puerto Madryn

Visit a large colony of Magellan Penguins at Punta Tombo before transferring to the airport in Trelew. Fly to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Ushuaia

Tour Tierra del Fuego National Park at the end of the world, drive through the park to enjoy the landscapes, with time to walk the various paths in the park. In the afternoon take an optional catamaran tour on the Beagle Channel. Overnight in Ushuaia

Fly to El Calafate. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Calafate

Full day tour to Perito Moreno Glacier; drive through Los Glaciares National Park seeing a forest full of colours before encountering the glacier. This is one of the few glaciers that are still growing. Watch and listen to this glacier when single ice blocks fall into the lake and crash with a huge noise. Overnight in Calafate

Travel by coach to Puerto Natales.

DAY 6 - PUERTO MADRYN – TRELEW – USHUAIA

DAY 7 - USHUAIA

DAY 8 - USHUAIA – CALAFATE

DAY 9 - CALAFATE – PERITO MORENO – CALAFATE

DAY 10 - CALAFATE – PUERTO NATALES

attracti ns• Discover Buenos Aires and its European architecture

• Visit a colony of 500,000 Magellan's Penguins

• Tierra del Fuego National Park at the end of the world

• See Perito Moreno Glacier

• Discover Chile's Patagonian landscape

• Visit Punta Arenas, one of the southernmost cities in the world

• Explore unspoiled Torres del Paine National Park

• Visit Santiago with its colonial past

Explore the contrasts of Argentinean and Chilean Patagonia. See a colony of sea lions, walk among half a million Magellan's

penguins at Punta Tombo and enjoy the thrill of Ushuaia's Tierra del Fuego National Park driving through the isolated snowy

mountains with views of Laguna Verde. Navigate through the Beagle Channel at the End of the World before reaching El

Calafate, the gateway to the majestic world of glaciers. Stand a few meters from Perito Moreno Glacier listening to the sound of

crackling ice.

Pure PatagoniaBUENOS AIRES – PUERTO MADRYN

USHUAIA – CALAFATE

TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK

PUNTA ARENAS – SANTIAGO

14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS




DAY 4 - BUENOS AIRES – TRELEW – PUERTO MADRYN

DAY 5 - PUERTO MADRYN – VALDÉS – PUERTO MADRYN

Arrive at Buenos Aires Airport where you are met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Half day city sightseeing including the Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, the pink house, the Cabildo (town hall) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, district of San Telmo, the worker district La Boca, the Avenida 9 de Julio, to the Plaza Lavalle with the Federal Court of Justice and the Teatro Colón, to Palermo with its parks and gardens. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional tour to San Telmo market. In the evening optional Dinner and Tango Show at the Restaurant Viejo Almacen. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Day at leisure. Take an optional full day tour to an Argentinean Estancia including an asado lunch. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Fly to Trelew. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Puerto Madryn, located on the Atlantic coast. Overnight in Puerto Madryn

Full day excursion to Valdes Peninsula Nature Reserve; discover its flora and fauna. Thousands of sea-elephants roam along miles of beach on the east side of the peninsula. Optional: Whale watching tour can be booked from May to mid of December to see

ARGENTINA


Buenos Aires

Puerto Madryn

UshuaiaPunta Arenas

Torres del Paine

Puerto Natale

El Calafate

Santiago

Trelew

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The remainder of today is at your leisure. Overnight in Puerto Natales

Today visit Torres del Paine National Park, named a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Discover cascading waterfalls, roaring creeks, shimmering lakes and jagged mountain spires. En route visit the legendary Milodon Cave with its gigantic prehistoric fossil. Overnight in Puerto Natales

Transfer to Punta Arenas airport for a flight to Santiago. Overnight in Santiago

Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour including a visit to San Francisco Church, the Cousiño Palace, Constitution Plaza and La Moneda, the Presidential palace. Overnight in Santiago

Transfer to the airport for your onward destination.

DAY 11 - TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK

DAY 12 - PUERTO NATALES – PUNTA ARENAS – SANTIAGO

DAY 13 - SANTIAGO

DAY 14 - SANTIAGO


Mare Australis Cruise Expedition In Patagonia

AUSTRALIS CRUISES will navigate the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel, the Cape Horn, and explore some of

the most beautiful areas in the world, Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. We offer 3 and 4 night cruise programs from

Ushuaia to Punta Arenas and vice versa with departures from September to April

PUNTA ARENAS – USHUAIA Saturday: Punta Arenas

Sunday: Ainsworth Bay – Tucker Islet

Monday: Pia Glacier - Glacier Alley

Tuesday: Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay

Wednesday: Ushuaia

USHUAIA - PUNTA ARENAS Wednesday: Ushuaia

Check in at Punta Arenas. The ship departs and sails through the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel to explore one of the most breathtaking wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Overnight on board

Continue navigating until arriving near Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay. On the beach observe a colony of elephant seals. Later on visit Tucker Islet by Zodiac to see colonies of Magellanic Penguins and cormorants. Overnight on board

Navigate to Pia Bay, disembark near Pia Glacier for a short hike to a lookout point. Continue sailing along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel through majestic Glacier Alley. Overnight on board

Sail through the Beagle and Murray Channels to Cape Horn National Park known as the “End of the Earth” for a visit. In the afternoon, go ashore at historic Wulaia Bay, renowned for its beauty. Walk through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coigües, Canelos to reach a lookout point. Overnight on board

Arrive in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

Check in at Ushuaia. The ship departs and sails through the Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan to explore one of the most captivating wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Overnight on board

Thursday: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay

Friday: Gunther Plüschow Glacier

Saturday: Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas

Continue sailing through the Beagle and Murray Channels to reach Cape Horn National Park, known as the “End of the Earth”. In the afternoon go ashore at historic Wulaia Bay, renowned for its beauty. Walk through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coigües, Canelos, ferns to reach a lookout point. Overnight on board

In the afternoon view Gunther Plüschow Glacier, named after the region's pioneering German aviator. Then sail to Chico Sound, disembark in Zodiacs to observe majestic Piloto and Nena glaciers.

Early in the morning, visit Magdalena Island, the home of a colony of more than 120,000 Magellanic Penguins that one can watch during a walk to a lighthouse. The island's penguins migrate in April; as a replacement visit Marta Island, to observe a sea lion colony. Sail on to Punta Arenas.

05 DAYS / 04 NIGHTS

SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY

04 DAYS / 03 NIGHTS

TUESDAY TO SATURDAY

attracti ns• Sail through the breathtaking Strait of

Magellan

• Cruise the Beagle Channel

• Discover Spain, France and Italy Glaciers along the Glacier Alley

• See a colony of Magellanic Penguins on Tucker Islet

• Explore the Cape Horn National Park and its unique Flora

• Visit Ushuaia the southernmost city in the world

350 B.C.

It was the ancient Greeks who first came up with the

idea of Antarctica. They knew about the Arctic -

named Arktos - The Bear, from the constellation the

great bear and decided that in order to balance the

world, there should be a similar cold Southern

landmass that was the same but the opposite "Ant -

Arktos" - opposite The Bear. They never actually went

there, it was just a lucky guess!

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Ushuaia

By Cruise

Punta Arenas

ARGENTINA

Buenos Aires

CHILE

Santiago

Punta Arenas

Ushuaia

Trivia

attracti ns• Witness the majesty of the Peruvian Amazon's Flora

and Fauna

• Discover Yacapana Island and its iguana population

• Visit the headwaters of the Amazon at the confluence of Ucayali and Marañon rivers

• Interact with indigenous peoples at Puerto Miguel

• See the giant water lilies “Victoria Regias” of the Amazon

• Watch white and pink fresh water Dolphins

• Visit the riverside community of Belen

Aqua Expedition

Peruvian Amazon Cruise

There is no better way to experience the diverse wildlife and learn about the many Amazon rainforest animals than on a cruise on the Amazon River. The ability to travel quietly by water into the remote areas of the Amazon jungle, many of which have been seldom visited by travelers, allow us to experience the Amazon's animals in a more intimate manner from the Amazon's dolphins to its fish, monkeys, insects and birdlife. The route takes us to Pacaya Samiria Reserve and we enter the Amazon jungle and a world filled with birds, playful Amazon monkeys, graceful hawks and herons and millions of butterflies. Aboard the Cruise as well as on short excursions, you will have the opportunity to see hundreds of species of Amazon wildlife, including the endangered pink Amazon dolphin, the three toed sloth—and perhaps, if you are very lucky—a sleek, black jaguar.

Day 4 – Tuesday • BIRTHPLACE OF THE AMAZON/PUERTO MIGUEL VILLAGE/NAUTA CAÑO

Day 5 - Wednesday • UCAYALI/YANALLPA/DORADO RIVERS/PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE

Day 6 – Thursday • PUINAHUA RIVER/HATUM POSA LAKE/PACAYA RIVER

Visit Pacaya-Samiria Reserve at the headwaters of the Amazon basin where the union of the Ucayali and the Marañon rivers form the world's greatest waterway. Travel by skiff to Puerto Miguel village to meet and interact with local villagers. On the way back discover the world's largest aquatic plant, the giant water lilies or “Victoria Regias”. In the afternoon explore Nauta Caño and its black water lagoons to see toucans, parrots, macaws, iguanas and more. Overnight on board

Enjoy an expedition on Yanallpa River to explore the black water stream, part of the vast Amazon flooded forest to spot parrots, macaws and fluffy monk saki monkeys. After lunch explore the Dorado River through the “Mirrored Forest” seeing towering trees reflected in the black water river and see macaw, varieties of primates and sloths. Overnight on board

Explore Hatum Posa Lake where you will see various flora and fauna. Then enjoy either a jungle walk near Hatum Posa or visit a local village. In the afternoon discover Pacaya River from Ranger Station No. 1 to Yanayacu Lake to see the late afternoon activity of the rainforest

08 DAYS / 07 NIGHTS

SATURDAY TO SATURDAY

CRUISE ITINERARY: DECEMBER - MAY (HIGH WATER ITINERARY)

Day 1 – Saturday • IQUITOS / AMAZON RIVER

Day 2 – Sunday • AMAZON / TAHUAYO RIVER/CHARO LAKE/YACAPANA ISLAND

Day 3 – Monday • MARAÑON RIVER/PACAYA-SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE

OR

Please contact us for June-November (Low Water Itinerary)

Arrive at Iquitos International Airport and transfer to Iquitos' main port and check-in. Overnight on board

Enjoy a Tahuayo black water river exploration and fishing trip at Charo Lake before exploring Yacapana Islands with its large population of iguanas in the afternoon. Watch for white and pink fresh water dolphins. This evening, search for caiman, frogs and various other forms of night life. Continue sailing upstream. Overnight on board

Option 1: Full-day excursion to Ranger Station No. 2 with a picnic lunch to see howler and capuchin monkeys, pink and gray river dolphins, and a vast variety of birds. See Kapok trees, the tallest in the Amazon Basin.

Option 2: Guided jungle walk & Monkey and Dolphin Expedition to visit a sustainable resource management project, where villagers are planting palms to obtain oil. After lunch see dolphins, various species of monkeys, alligators and over 200 species of bird. Overnight on board

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Lima

PERU

Lima

Arequipa

Cuzco

By Cruise

Iquitos City

Iquitos CityAnapu Wharf

Puerto Miguel VillageMarayali Canal

Yanayacu Maranon

Hatum Posa Lake Carocurahuayte Lake

animals. When night falls, listen as the nocturnal animals send their shrill calls across the tree tops. Overnight on board

Explore the Pacaya River at sunrise aboard skiffs; see a trove of wildlife and stop near a popular dolphin feeding spot. In the afternoon sail downstream to Carocurahuayte Lake to go piranha fishing along with 3000 other varieties of tropical fish. Continue sailing to Iquitos. Overnight on board

Depending on weather and water levels visit the riverside community of Belen by skiff. Here, the houses and shops actually float on the river. Belen is the market hub for all local inhabitants throughout the region selling and purchasing goods. In the afternoon disembarkation and visit Iquitos City, the Manatee Rescue Center and the San Juan Amazonian Indian Market. Later transfer to Iquitos airport for your onward destination

Day 7 – Friday • PUINAHUA/PACAYA RIVERS/CAROCURAHUAYTE LAKE

Day 8 – Saturday • IQUITOS


Iberostar

Grand Amazon Cruise

Your Amazonian adventures on the Iberostar Grand Amazon, a luxury cruise ship, will take you on an unforgettable

cruise along the Negro and Amazon Rivers stopping at various locations in the Amazon Rainforest, offering

excursions on tenders for guests who want to explore the jungle's dense, untouched vegetation.

1) RIO SOLIMOES (3 NIGHTS):

DAY 1 - THURSDAY

DAY 2 - FRIDAY

DAY 3 - SATURDAY

DAY 4 - SUNDAY

2) RIO NEGRO (4 NIGHTS):

DAY 1 - SUNDAY

DAY 2 - MONDAY

DAY3 - TUESDAY

Depart Manaus for Manacapuru sailing past Ponta Negra. Overnight on board

Pass through Manacapuru harbor at the entrance to the Rio Manacapur. Enjoy trekking and a photo safari in the Manacapuru region along with a boat ride to Igarapés and Igapós on the way to Lago do Jacaré. Spot alligators and bird watching at Lago do Rei. Overnight on board

Sail on to Janauacá for a photo safari and bird watching on Janauacá Lake with time for trekking. Sail on to Igarapé do Rei - Rio Amazonas with time for bird watching and alligator spotting and a boat excursion through the Igarapés. Overnight on board

Cruise to the confluence of the rivers Negro and Solimôes to watch the meeting of the waters. Sail back to Manaus.

Depart Manaus cruising towards Novo Airão. Overnight on board

Arrive at Novo Airao and embark on tenders to trek through the igarapés to see pink dolphins. Sail on to Lago Aracari with time for a photo safari before continuing on towards Rio Puduari watching for alligators. Overnight on board

Arrive at Rio Puduari and embark by tender to go trekking and bird watching. Cruise to Ilha

de Jacaré for a photo safari at Igarapé Aturiá and tender cruising in the Igarapé Aturiá. Sail towards Rio Cuieiras. Overnight on board

Enjoy a photo safari and a visit to the Cambebas Community at Rio Cuieiras. Tender cruise through Igarape del Pato at Praia Grande with some free time at Praia Grande. Overnight on board

Cruise to the confluence of the rivers Negro and Solimôes to watch the meeting of the waters. Sail back to Manaus.

DAY 4 - WEDNESDAY

DAY5 - THURSDAY

05 DAYS / 04 NIGHTS

SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY

04 DAYS / 03 NIGHTS

TUESDAY TO SATURDAY

attracti ns

• Discover the natural beauty of the mighty Amazon River

• Trek through the mystical and magical Amazon Jungle

• Come face to face with alligators and piranhas

• Observe the meeting of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimôes

• See the Amazon pink dolphins at Novo Airão

Manaus

Januaca

Manacapuru

Lago do Jacare

Lago do Rei

BRAZIL

Sao Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

Iguazu Falls

Brasilia

Manaus

By Cruise

Brazilian author PAULO COELHO born in 1947 in Rio

de Janeiro

“We can never judge the lives of others, because

each person knows only their own pain and

renunciation. It's one thing to feel that you are on the

right path, but it's another to think that yours is the

only path.”

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Trivia

Day 1- MEXICO CITY

DAY 2 - MEXICO CITY - QUERETARO - SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

DAY 3 - SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE - DOLORES HIDALGO - GUANAJUATO

DAY 4 - GUANAJUATO-ZACATECAS

DAY 5 - ZACATECAS-GUADALAJARA

Arrive at Mexico City Airport, where you are met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Mexico City

Depart for Querétaro: visit the Aqueduct, the Convent of the Crosses and its historic downtown. Continue on to the World Heritage city of San Miguel de Allende visiting the Parish Church, the Holy House Chapel, the Inquisitor's House and San Francisco Church. Overnight in San Miguel de Allende

Visit Dolores Hidalgo where Mexico's War of Independence began then on to Guanajuato, a World Heritage Site. Tour the colonial alleys and plazas, the university, Juarez Theater, Kissing Alley and Diego Rivera's house. Overnight in Guanajuato

Head to Zacatecas, also a World Heritage Site to see its outstanding Mexican baroque style architecture found in its Cathedral and other monuments. Visit "La Bufa" Hill for an unforgettable view of the city. Then descend by funicular to visit Eden mine. Overnight in Zacatecas

On to Guadalajara where mariachis originated, enjoy the ambience of Tlaquepaque colonial town with its music and folklore. Overnight in Guadalajara

attracti ns• Discover the art and architecture of San Miguel de

Allende

• Visit Guanajuato with its underground streets and 18th century architecture

• Explore Zacatecas known as the colonial city of Pink Cantera

• Discover Guadalajara where tequila and mariachis originated

• Visit Patzcuaro known for its colonial beauty and unique traditions

• See the magnificent colonial buildings of Morelia

• Tour Mexico City's cultural and historic centers

Colonial Treasures of Mexico

Explore Mexico's best preserved colonial towns on this tour. Tour Mexico City's treasures; visit the World Heritage sites of San

Miguel Allende, Guanajuato and Zacatecas three of only a few cities in the world with this distinction. Discover Tequila, the

mariachis of Guadalajara and the colonial cities of Patzcuaro and Morelia.


MEXICO

Mexico City

Quere Taro

San Miguel De AllendeGuana Juato

Zacatecas

Guadalajara

Morelia

Patzcuaro

Oaxaca

Cancun

Acapulco

Taste ofMexico

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MEXICO CITY - SAN MIGUEL

DE ALLENDE - GUANAJUATO -

ZACATECAS - GUADALAJARA

10 DAYS / 09 NIGHTS

attracti ns• Explore the Zapotec sites of Monte

Alban & Mitla

• Discover local fare in the market; learn to cook traditional Oaxacan cuisine

• Visit Indigenous villages around Oaxaca

• Learn about the production of Mexcal

• Discover Oaxaca's architecture and rich cultural heritage

DAY 6 - GUADALAJARA-TEQUILA

DAY 7 - GUADALAJARA- PÁTZCUARO

DAY 8 - PATZCUARO- MORELIA- MEXICO CITY

DAY 9 - MEXICO CITY

DAY 10 – MEXICO CITY

Tour Guadalajara, the Government Palace, Plaza Tapatia, Degollado Theater and the Cathedral before continuing on to Tequila, where tequila is still produced. Overnight in Guadalajara

Travel to Pátzcuaro to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Health, the House of the Eleven Patios and the historic colonial downtown. Overnight in Patzcuaro

Drive to Morelia, known for its pink cantera colonial buildings; the Cathedral, the Government Palace, Clavijero Palace, the Major Plaza, the Aqueduct and Guadalupita Temple at San Diego Convent. Return back to México City. Overnight in Mexico City

Tour Mexico City's cultural and historic centres, the National Palace and its Diego Rivera murals, the Zocalo, the Aztec Templo Mayor ruins and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Afterwards visit Chapultepec Park and the Zona Rosa. Overnight in Mexico City

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward destination.

Taste of Mexico

Oaxaca is known as the culinary capital of Mexico and "The Land of the Seven Moles," Oaxaca embodies all the

best of Mexican cuisine. Combine the joys of learning to cook Oaxacan cuisine with discovering the Zapotec sites of

Monte Alban and Mitla and exploring the many indigenous villages that surround it.


DAY 1: OAXACA

DAY 2: HIERVE EL AGUA

DAY 3: THE MITLA ROUTE

DAY 4: OAXACA

DAY 5: THE MONTE ALBAN, ZAACHILA ROUTE

Arrive in Oaxaca and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Oaxaca

Today enjoy an excursion to visit Hierve el Agua, southeast of Mitla, where bubbling mineral springs run into bathing pools with a dramatic cliff top location. Hierve el Agua means “the water boils” but the mineral-laden water is actually cold. En-route back to Oaxaca stop at a Mezcal distillery to learn about the production of Mezcal. Overnight in Oaxaca

Enjoy a tour visiting Santa Maria El Tule home to the unique, gigantic sabine known as “the Tule tree” approximately 2000 years old, Teotitlan del Valle, Santa Ana del Valle, Tlacolula known for its Sunday market and one of the prize jewels of Mexican Baroque architecture: the chapel of the Christ of Tlacolula. Explore Mitla, a Zapotec ceremonial center and residence of holy men. Overnight in Oaxaca

This morning attend a cooking class including a visit to the local market and lunch. In the afternoon tour Oaxaca, with its beautiful Santo Domingo Church and its historical center that is comprised of 27 blocks that cover 5 km: 26 temples, 5 convents and a variety of buildings that portray the diverse architectural style from the XVI to XX century. Overnight in Oaxaca

Tour Monte Alban, the ancient capital of the Zapotecs then visit the village of Arrazola before continuing on to Zaachila, the last capital of the Zapotec empire. Overnight in Oaxaca

DAY 6: THE ROUTE OF THE DOMINICANS

DAY 7: OAXACA

DAY 8: THE OCOTLAN ROUTE

DAY 9: OAXACA

Visit the town of Etla; famous for its cheeses and its onyx handicrafts, Coixtlahuaca; built by the Dominicans in 1596. Then discover Teposcolula, an extraordinary 16th century outdoor chapel, known as the chapel of the Indians and Yanhuitlan, the 16th century convent and church of special interest for its finely detailed architecture. Overnight in Oaxaca

This morning you shall attend a second cooking class again including a visit to the market and lunch. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Oaxaca

Today visit San Bartolo Coyotepec famous for its burnished black clay pottery, San Martin Tilcajete, known for brightly painted animal figures carved from wood and Ocotlan de Morelos whose main attractions is the Friday “tianguis” or market, where you'll find red clay pottery, knives, apaxtles and traditional kitchen utensils. Overnight in Oaxaca

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Frida Kahlo [Mexican Painter, 1907-1954]

Born July 6, 1907 in the town of Coyoacán in Mexico,

Frida Kahlo survived many difficult events in her life,

including contracting polio as a child, a long recovery

from a serious car accident, two failed marriages, and

several miscarriages.

She used these experiences, combined with strong

Mexican and Native American cultural influences, to

create highly personal paintings.

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OAXACA - HIERVE EL AGUA - MITLA - MONTE ALBAN - SAN BARTOLO COYOTEPEC

09 DAYS / 08 NIGHTS

Trivia

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