South America is one of the most fascinating destinations on earth.

Like the gold that wooed the Spanish conquistadors to its shores, South America offers an abundance of riches and a rhythm that will resonate for a lifetime.

From the raw pulsating energy of Rio, the European sophistication of Buenos Aires and the mystery of long-lost civilisations in Peru, to the awe-inspiring peaks of the Andes and the steamy secrets hidden in the lush folds of the Amazon, South America is a continent of contrasts – alluring, intoxicating and unforgettable.

Whether it be the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, the roar of Iguassu Falls or Rio’s exotic beach culture, a journey through South America is to see some of the most dramatic sights and scenery on earth.

Rich in Spanish and Portuguese colonial history and a mix of other European, African and indigenous Indian cultures, South America has a diversity and exotic flavour all its own.

Here nature is at its finest and most spectacular, and the cities are among the most exciting and cosmopolitan in the world.

Like the seduction of the Tango, South America’s treasures are best embraced up close and personally.

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A Travel Masters Signature Tour – recognised as Australia’s most inclusive, luxurious best value tour!

- Finest and best located accommodation

- All inclusive sightseeing - Exclusive and unique experiences

NAZCA ICA Flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines

Wildlife of Ballestas Islands – birds, sea lions and fur seals

CUSCO Colourful Indian Markets and Sacred Valley of the Incas

Ollantaytambo, Fortress Sacsayhuanan and other Inca Ruins Salt Mines and agricultural terraces of Maras and Moray

Cathedrals and Colonial Art treasures of Cusco Town Square Music and Markets of the Quechua speaking Inca descendants

MACHU PICCHU Urubamba Scenic Rail Journey to ‘Lost City of the Incas’

Afternoon and morning visits to the famous ruins Overnight in the mountain village of Aquas Calientes

LIMA Mochica, Chimu and Vicus Gold Collection

Presidential Palace , Plaza de Armas and Old Colonial City Catacombs of San Francisco Monastery

LAKE TITICACA One of the highest lakes in the world

Visit Uros floating reed islands and Sun Island Orient Express Andean Explorer luxury train journey

AMAZON RIVER CRUISE Local Indian village visits, Amazon Forest Walks, Piranha fishing

Bird and Caimen spotting excursions Gallery of renowned Amazonian Art, Pevas

Frontier jungle towns of Iquitos, Leticia, and Manaus

MANAUS Fabulous historic Opera House

Military Zoo – Rare Amazon fauna and flora up close Historic Waterfront, Floating Docks, Ironwork Markets

RIO DE JANEIRO Spectacular Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountains

Copocabana, Ipanema, Leblon, San Conrado and Barra beaches Brazilian BBQ, and Samba Carnivale Show

Favela Jeep Tour

IGUASSU FALLS Both Argentinian and Brazilian Falls Boardwalks Spectacular Boardwalk to the ‘Devils Throat’

Macuco Speedboat Adventure into the heart of the Falls

BUENOS AIRES Gaucho Fiesta Day on the Pampas – Folkloric Performances.

La Boca, Italian Waterfront and Outdoor Arts Centre Historic Plaza de Mayo Square & fashionable Recoleta

Shopping for Leather Goods and Jewellery Famous Dinner and Tango Show

Day 1 - 22 May - Australia / Auckland / Santiago We depart today, flying Qantas to Auckland, and with LAN to South America. On arrival in Santiago, we enjoy a brief orientation tour of downtown Santiago, including Cristobel Hill. Accommodation: Plaza San Francisco Hotel Meals Included: In-flight meals / Welcome dinner with wine Day 2 - 23 May - Santiago Santiago, Chile’s capital city and cultural and economic centre of the nation occupies a spectacular basin at the foot of some of the highest peaks in the Andes. Santiago de Chile is a modern and bustling city with almost 16 million inhabitants, and was founded by the Spaniards almost 500 years ago. We visit some of the places where the story started in 1541 and how it has evolved with different styles and influences. We start our sightseeing tour driving downtown along Parque Forestal, a French style park with a wide variety of trees that runs along Mapocho River. We drive up Santa Lucia hill where Santiago was founded, today a public park located in front of the National Library. Leave the hill and drive through the heart of downtown to Plaza de Armas (Main Square) the spot from where the city has grown throughout the centuries. It is surrounded by some important buildings such as the Cathedral, the City Hall, the Central Post Office and the National Historical Museum. We continue our tour with a visit to the interesting Pre-Columbian Art Museum. With a collection of more than 1800 pieces ranked among the world’s best in its theme, it illustrates the evolution of the original inhabitants of America’s continent (Mayas, Incas, Aztecas, Moche, etc) before the arrival of the Spaniards. Drive to the Civic area to see La Moneda Presidential Palace, current seat of the government with some interesting buildings surrounding it. Finally, drive around the streets that were elegant at the beginning of the XIX Century passing by Dieciocho Street that grants the status of Typical Zone, the Cousiño Palace built around 1870 and the Basilica de los Sacramentos. We conclude our tour with a lunch stop at the famous Santiago Fish Markets. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation: Plaza San Francisco Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast Day 3 - 24 May - Santiago / Paracas This morning we join our flight to Lima, capital of Peru. We will drive to the modern residential suburb of San Isidro, and on to Miraflores with its spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, beaches and foreshores. Lima’s best restaurants and nightclubs are found here, and the pavement cafes are the places where locals go to see and be seen. Enjoy a mouth watering 3 course lunch

with wine at a fabulous seafood restaurant, the Rosa Nautica, in a beautiful oceanfront setting. After our delightful lunch we board our luxury air-conditioned coach and travel the Pan American Highway to Paracas. Accommodation: Doubletree Guest Suites by Hilton Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch with wine Day 4 - 25 May - Paracas / Nazca Lines The Paracas National Reserve, a 280,000 hectare coastal park includes a conglomeration of hills, desert and islands. Wildlife is everywhere in this stunning reserve, particularly the bird colonies and sea creatures on the Islands. Pelicans, condors, and red and white flamingos congregate here. We take a private boat ride to Ballestas Islands to view the wildlife in their natural habitat. Carved into the highest point in the cliffs above Paracas Bay is the Candelabra, the famous candlestick design. A Nazca civilisation figure etched on the desert face, can also be seen from the boat. The highlight of today will be your flight over the Nazca Lines. One of the great mysteries of South America, the Nazca Lines are a series of animal figures and geometric shapes, none repeated and some measuring up to 300m across. They have been preserved for more than 2000 years. There are 11 major figures, decipherable only from the air – including the hummingbird, a monkey, spider, pelican, condor and a whale, plus the mysterious astronaut, and various triangles and trapezoids. This will be one of the strangest and most unforgettable sights in South America you visit. We return to Lima for overnight. Accommodation: Jose Antonio Executive Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch Day 5 - 26 May - Lima / Cuzco This morning we enjoy a tour of Peru’s capital city, Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1534. Many of the beautiful old colonial buildings remain. The heart of the city is the Plaza Mayor, a colourful public square flanked by the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace and other amazing buildings. The Plaza Mayor is linked to Plaza San Martin by a pedestrian mall. Since the 1920’s Lima has struggled to contain a population explosion of largely poorer, rural folk migrating to the capital searching for a better life. Shanty towns surround the capital today. Our sightseeing includes Plaza Mayor and a visit to the 17C church and cloister of the San Francisco Monastery. We then head to the airport, for our flight onto the legendary capital of the Inca Empire, Cuzco, high in the Andes Mountains. Cuzco is also the archaeological capital of the Americas, and the oldest continuously inhabited city on the continent. The streets are narrow, radiating from the historic Plaza de Armas in the heart of the city. Quechua

speaking descendants of the Incas throng the markets everywhere. At an elevation of 3330 metres above sea level, the afternoon is put aside to take it easy and acclimatise to the altitude. Tonight our Travel Masters tour escort will introduce you to her favourite restaurants in Cuzco. You will have the opportunity to taste the local specialty, ‘roasted guinea pig’. There are many fabulous and very affordable places to dine in Cusco. Accommodation: Picoaga Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast Day 6 - 27 May - Cuzco Recently there has been a resurgence in Quechua pride, and as a result many streets have changed from Spanish to Quechua spelling. Avenida Sol is the main business street of Cuzco. The narrow streets around the Plaza de Armas have changed little in centuries, many are now for pedestrians only. The picturesque Plaza has colonial arcades on all sides. A magnificently ornate Cathedral and the Church of La Compania dominate two sides of the Plaza, which proudly displays both the Peruvian and Inca flags. Our guided sightseeing today includes the highlights of this amazing colonial city, built on the foundations of the Inca Palaces. We visit the outstanding Temple of the Sun and its incredible Incan masonry, and the Cathedral in the Plaza to admire the carved woodworks, alters and huge historic paintings. Then we travel by coach to visit the famous Inca fortress of Sacsahuanan, and nearby historic ruins. The afternoon will be free to explore and enjoy the cultural and historic wonders around the heart of the city, or you are welcome to join our Tour Escort to visit the art deco area of San Blas and wander through quaint art alleys and coffee bars. This evening, we have a folklore show with dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Picoaga Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast / Dinner Day 7 - 28 May - Cuzco / Pisac / Sacred Valley of the Incas Today we drive through the scenic landscape of the ‘Sacred Valley of the Incas’ to visit the famous Pisac markets and spend time at the beautiful ancient Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo. Colonial Pisac is a quiet Andean village renowned for its colourful markets. The Plaza is full of local Indians selling produce, weavings, alpaca sweaters and souvenirs, just as they have done for centuries. After lunch at a typical Andean local restaurant, we travel to Ollanta. Ollanta is the oldest fully occupied town in South America, former capital of the Inca Empire. Late afternoon, we travel by vistadrome train following the Urubamba River through the steep

sided gorges to Aquas Calientes, the closest village to Machu Picchu. Accommodation: InkaTerra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch Day 8 - 29 May - Sacred Valley of the Incas / Machu Picchu From Aquas Calientes we are transported 700 metres to the top of Machu Picchu, one of the worlds best known and most spectacular archaeological sites – the ‘Lost City of the Incas’ – the most renowned example of Inca architecture, surrounded by cloud forest. Lost in history, it was not discovered until 1911. Our guide today will help us understand and appreciate the air of grandeur and mystery that is uniquely Machu Picchu. We lunch at Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu. After lunch you will have time to explore Machu Picchu further and perhaps visit the Sun Gate, to wander at leisure and soak up the amazing atmosphere of this totally unique place – a wonderful personal experience with the value of this morning’s guided tour to draw upon. Alternatively you can spend time in Aquas Calientes, enjoying the markets – a great place to spend time. Squeezed between towering mountains, the village has interesting restaurants, hot springs, a town plaza, small local markets and the wonderful Indian culture of the Peruvian Andes. Accommodation: InkaTerra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch Day 9 - 30 May - Machu Picchu / Ollanta A free morning, and early afternoon we take the Vistadrome train from Aquas Calientes back into Ollanta. We visit the major Inca site of Ollantaytambo, one of the few places where the Spaniards lost a battle. The village is built on traditional Inca foundations, providing archaeologists with one of the last surviving examples of Inca city planning. A fortress temple is at the top of the magnificent terracing. Transporting the rocks for the building from 6kms away was a stupendous feat, involving the labour of thousands of Indians. Accommodation: Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast / Dinner Day 10 - 31 May - Ollanta / Moray / Maras The Incas created huge circular agricultural terraces at Moray, built inside sink holes on a limestone plateau overlooking the Urubamba Valley. It has been suggested that they have a cosmological meaning, but their function other than as an experiment in agriculture, remains a mystery. Today we visit these agricultural terraces, and the nearby age-old terraced salt pans that sit below the old colonial town of Maras – an amazing sight. Before travelling back in to Cusco, we visit a local weaving Peruvian Village for a private demonstration of

the weaving techniques used in the Andean highlands for centuries. The remainder of the day is at leisure in Cuzco, one of the most colourful and interesting cities in South America, and the hub of Inca civilisation. Accommodation: Picoaga Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch Day 11 - 1 June - Cuzco / Puno Board the Orient Express Andean Explorer this morning for our first class rail journey to Puno. Exquisitely decorated in the manner of the great Pullman trains of the 1920’s, the Andean Explorer boasts a full fleet of refurbished coaches, The open-air Observation Car provides the opportunity to take photographs of the magnificent scenery. On arrival in Puno, we transfer to our hotel located on an island in Lake Titicaca. Accommodation: Libertador Lake Titicaca Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch Day 12 - 2 June - Lake Titicaca / Floating Islands of Uros Lake Titicaca is one of the highest navigable lakes in the world and the largest lake on the continent of South America. Today we enjoy an excursion to the unusual floating islands of Uros. Made of the totora reeds, the islands were constructed as a defensive measure to enable them to be moved should a threat arise. We experience the lifestyle of the Uros Indians. Scattered all around lake Titicaca you’ll find chullpas, gargantuan white stone towers up to 12m in height in which the Colla tribe, who dominated the region before the Incas, buried their dead. This afternoon we travel to the most spectacular location, Sillustani, overlooking Titicaca. This ancient temple-cum-cemetery consists of a ring of stones more than five hundred years old – some of which have been tumbled by earthquakes, or, more recently, by tomb-robbers intent on stealing the rich goods (ceramics, jewellery and a few weapons) buried with important mummies. Two styles predominate at this site: the honeycomb chullpas and those whose superb stonework was influenced by the advance of the Inca Empire. Ince-type stonework is more complicated and in some cases you can see the elaborate corner jointing more typical of Cusco masonry. Accommodation: Libertador Lake Titicaca Meals Included: Breakfast / Dinner Day 13 - 3 June - Lake Titicaca / Sun Island / Copacabana This morning we travel to Copacabana where we visit the Cathedral and Main Street. We then join our catamaran for our lake trip and enjoy a leisurely lunch on board. Arriving at Sun Island, we visit the Inca

Garden, this island’s micro climate provides an ideal location for this garden that during Inca times was full of Andean flowers. It was an Incan retreat. The steps were built by the Incas in order to reach the Inca Water Spring, where water flows through natural openings with different tastes. The water fountain is believed to be a source of eternal youth. There are 3 different openings with different tastes. We return to Puno this afternoon. Accommodation: Libertador Lake Titicaca Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Day 14 - 4 June - Lima / Iquitos This morning we join our flight to Lima. Upon arrival, we have an included tour to the Lima Gold Museum, where we can see a unique collection of gold artefacts and other collectable items. We later continue to the airport, for our flight to Iquitos in the Amazon jungle. Half of Peru is in the Amazon basin, and Iquitos is Peru’s largest jungle city. Founded in the 1750’s as a Jesuit Mission, it is the largest city in the Amazon without road links. In the late 1900’s it was a rubber boomtown, and signs of the opulence still exist. The people are friendly and easygoing. We visit the local markets which display strange items like piles of dried frogs and fish, armadillo shells, piranha teeth, and an enormous variety of tropical fruit. We explore the unique buildings and observe the fascinating Amazon lifestyle as our hotel is based right on the Plaza de Armas (Town Square). Our tour escort will introduce you to a great Pizza Café for dinner tonight in this unique Amazonian town. Accommodation: Dorado Plaza Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast / In-flight Lunch Day 15 - 5 June - Iquitos / Amazon Cruise We board our special chartered MV Arapaima, a modern vessel on the Amazon River and our ultra-comfortable home for the next 3 nights. We have with us for the duration of the cruise the most respected and well known Amazon guide, Segonda. The 3 day Amazon cruise will give you the very best Amazon experience, far exceeding a single lodge stay. We begin our cruise down the Mighty Amazon. Following cabin assignments, a general ship orientation, crew member introduction and ship’s safety information, we sail along the city’s riverfront, passing lumber factories and small villages. Later we enjoy a delicious lunch featuring authentic Peruvian dishes aboard the ship followed by a visit to a local sugarcane liquor, or “cachaza” factory at Yanamono creek. Here we can sample the local rum products and visit a local home. At sunset, we take the motorised canoes further downstream to the mouth of the Napo River – feel like explorers in the wake of Francisco de Orellana, the Spaniard who in 1542 named

the river “Amazonas” for the Amazons of Greek mythology as his expedition encountered fierce female warriors in the area – and see graceful herons with their slimmer postures reflected on the river, curious pink and gray river dolphins checking us out, and countless birds. Accommodation: MV Arapaima (Exclusive Travel Masters Charter) Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Day 16 - 6 June - Amazon Cruise / Palometa / Pebas When we arise this morning, the MV Arapaima is tied up at the mouth of Palometo creek, near the village of Pebas. Our tour takes us on a motorised canoe excursion to a nearby black water lake, or “cocha”, for an exciting early morning Amazon bird-watching adventure. Here we have lots of opportunities to look for exotic birds as well as other wildlife. For example, we are likely to encounter the Hoatzin, one of the jungle’s most unusual birds, which can mimic the sounds of a number of animals. After breakfast, we visit a small Bora or Wuitoto Indian community where we receive a warm welcome from the chief and villagers alike. This visit carries us back in time, as these natives live much like their ancestors hundreds of years ago. We are invited into their traditional building, or “Maloka”, made from sticks and palm leaf thatched roof held together with different types of jungle vines, where they perform some traditional dances. We also have time to buy, or bargain, for their multi-coloured handicrafts they make using jungle seeds and vines. Boras and Wuitotos maintain their traditions, values and customs as in the old days, sch as using hand-made tools in their everyday lives as yucca or manioc grinders and shakers. After lunch on board the MV Arapaima, an extensive primary and second-growth forest hike on the Limon creek gives our guide the chance to point out one wonder after another. We are likely to see oriole blackbirds, yellow-headed caracaras, Squirrel and Capuchin monkeys, coloured butterflies, leaf-cuttre ants, trees like the giant Kapok merging overhead to form a verdant archway, leaves the size of umbrellas, vines with incredible sizes and shapes, and medicinal plants. Along the trail, we learn which plants are edible and which are poisonous. After dinner the day ends with a night boat excursion to look for nocturnal wildlife and watch a crowded sky full of stars, above our heads, while we sail the silent waters of the Amazon River. Accommodation: MV Arapaima Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Day 17 - 7 June - Amazon Cruise / Caballo Cocha Early this morning, we explore the rainforest along the

banks of the Amazon River in our motorised canoes. We are likely to hear and perhaps see monkeys and birds like toucans, parrots, kingfishers and Black-necked Red Cotingas at Alfaro Island. After breakfast, our ship drifts silently downstream while we observe on both sides of the river lush green forest and occasionally a dugout canoe loaded with bags or people with merely an inch of freeboard showing. At mid-morning we visit a typical Amazon jungle village of Paranaquiro to observe how these people live daily in this part of the world. We continue sailing down the Amazon River, passing a few jungle homes, which are light thatched-roof dwellings with countless natives, especially children, walking along the shoreline. After lunch served aboard, arrive at the channel of Caballo Cocha Lake. The next hour up the channel is amazing as it is only a hundred feet wide with countless varieties of animal sounds on both sides. Near the mouth of the channel it is easy to spot groups of grey and pink Amazon River dolphins arching silently out of the black water. At mid-afternoon, ship ties up at the village of Caballo Cocha for a short walk. Then using the motorised canoes our guide leads us on a piranha fishing trip, using just a wooden stick, line, hook and a cube of beef. After dinner, there will be time for alligator spotting with a flashlight and with the best of his skills our guide will catch an alligator with his bare hands! We enjoy additional opportunities for viewing nocturnal wildlife and Southern constellations while returning to the ship for overnight and continue our journey down the Amazon River. Accommodation: MV Arapaima Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Day 18 - 8 June - Amazon Cruise / Leticia / Tabatinga / Manaus We continue cruising down the Amazon to Santa Rosa Island. After breakfast on board, we transfer by boat to the colourful frontier town of Leticia in Columbia. We then cross the border to Tabatinga in Brazil to connect with our Flight onto Manaus. Accommodation: Tropical de Manaus Hotel Meals included: Breakfast / In Flight Snack Day 19 - 9 June - Manaus Manaus is the most famous Amazonian city of over a million people on the Rio Negro, 10km upstream from the confluence of the Solimoes and Negro Rivers, which join to form the Amazon. Manaus, a once-prosperous rubber town, still houses the opulent Teatro Amazonas Opera House and the only five star hotel in the Amazon. At its peak, it had a rich elite of plantation owners, rubber traders and bankers, with ocean-going steamships

bringing every luxury up the Amazon and returning to Europe and America laden with latex. When the rubber boom ended, it fell into decline. Today the busy waterfront is still the most interesting part of Manaus, with passenger ferries and produce ships plying the river highway. Today we will be taken on a tour of the town including the famous Opera House, the Manaus Zoo, the floating docks, the Ironwork Market and the downtown area. This evening we join our 6-hour flight to Rio de Janeiro. Accommodation: Late checkout provided Meals included: Breakfast Day 20 - 10 June - Rio De Janeiro We are met and taken to our hotel overlooking the Copocabana Beach. From the natural wonders of the Amazon to the hedonistic Brazilian lifestyle of Rio! Covering more than half of South America, a raw energy vibrates through the whole of Brazil. And nowhere more so than Rio, where the senses are heightened and inhibitions can be set free. Rio is surely the worlds most spectacular city. We have the most spectacular view of Copocabana Beach from our hotel’s rooftop pool and bar. We commence our Rio sightseeing by taking two cable cars right to the top of famous Sugar Loaf Mountain for a different perspective of Rio, her harbour and beaches. Sugar Loaf is Gods gift to the picture postcard industry! We visit the famous Sambadome, home of the famous Carnivale Parade. We try on some of the colourful costumes. We pass the worlds largest soccer stadium called ‘Maracana’, where 200,000 soccer fans have been known to cheer their teams and legendary heroes. We also visit Rio’s modern City Cathedral before arriving at Sugar Loaf. The afternoon is again at leisure to savour the beach life of Rio, go shopping in the world famous neighbourhoods of Ipanema and Leblon, or whatever takes your fancy. If you wish, our Travel Masters escort will escort you to the famous “Girl from Ipaema” bar, where you can choose to lunch. There is also the opportunity to participate in a visit to world famous Stern and Amsterdam Jewellers. Accommodation: Excelsior Copacabana Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast Day 21 - 11 June - Rio De Janeiro Sweeping along a narrow strip of land between beaches and steeply domed mountains, Rio’s beauty is undeniable. Locals say God made the world in six days – the seventh he devoted to Rio! Views of the city from the 11 story statue of Christ the Redeemer crowning Mt Corcovado are simply awesome, while Ipanema and Copacabana beaches are like cities in themselves –

‘Manhattan in Bikinis’!. In spite of its beauty, Rio has over 10 million people, one of the most densely populated places on earth – and the locals pursue pleasure like nowhere else. This morning we make the pilgrimage to the top of Corcovado (709m high), and stand beneath the giant 30-metre statue of Christ the Redeemer to enjoy one of the worlds truly legendary sights. Corcovado rises from the Tijuca Rainforest, which surrounds the city – the largest urban forest in the world, the green lung of the city. We travel to the top by cog-wheel train, constructed by Swiss engineers, passing through lovely parts of the forest with panoramic views of the city. Then onto the small Sao Conrado beach where hang gliders jump from towering Gavea Rock to use the beach as a landing strip – a spectacular sight – then passing famous Leblon and Ipanema beaches to Copocabana. Tonight we enjoy dinner at an international restaurant, followed by a spectacular Samba and Carnivale Show. Accommodation: Excelsior Copacabana Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast / Dinner Day 22 - 12 June - Rio De Janeiro This morning we experience the Favelas (slum area) of Rio by open-air jeep. This will give us a better understanding of Brazilian society. We visit Rochina and Vila Canoas, visit a school, handcraft centre and other community projects. This is a fascinating half day tour. Remainder of the day at leisure to experience more of this exciting city. Accommodation: Excelsior Copacabana Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast Day 23 - 13 June - Rio De Janeiro / Iguassu Falls This morning we board our flight to World Heritage Iguassu Falls – the world’s greatest waterfall. After booking into our hotel right at the Falls, our Guide takes us to experience this amazing sight. The spectacle and the view will leave everyone speechless (and a little wet!). After breathtaking views from the observation deck, we use the walkway to get almost within touching distance of these tremendous falls. The Falls are located in Iguassu National Park, forming a natural border between Brazil and Argentina. By staying at the Das Cataras Hotel as hotel guests we have exclusive sunset and sunrise access to the Falls, as we are located right at the Falls. Accommodation: Das Cataratas Hotel (Brazil) Meals Included: Breakfast / Dinner Day 24 - 14 June - Iguassu Falls Firstly this morning, we travel the Macuco Trail in a rustic open wagon, pulled by a 4x4 jeep, which allows an

unhindered view of the luxurious rainforest in its entire splendour. Then we descend to board a twin engine inflatable boat to cruise into the canyon, shoot several small rapids, and arrive at the base of the majestic falls (you will get a little wet!!) – a memorable experience. We drive across the border to the Argentinean side of the falls for the view from a walkway a mere 4 metres above the waters, and pause at the edge of the Devils Throat, the largest and most fierce part of the Falls. Accommodation: Das Cataratas Hotel (Brazil) Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Day 25 - 15 June - Iguassu Falls / Buenos Aires We visit one of the best Bird Parks in the world, you will be amazed at how close you can get to the birds, and the magnificence of their colour and number. You may also like to take a spectacular Helicopter flight over the Falls. We then transfer to the airport for our flight to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. On arrival in Buenos Aires we are met and transferred to our hotel. Argentina is a passionate land of contradictions. From the cosmopolitan elegance of Buenos Aires to the macho traditions of the gauchos (cowboys) of the pampas plains; from the flirtatious seduction of the Tango to a colourful and timeless immigrant history. The passion for life spills from the myriad cafes, theatres, boulevards and parks of Buenos Aires. Tonight, our Travel Masters tour escort will accompany you to Recoleta and introduce you to some of our favourite steak restaurants. At Recoleta we’ll get to know why Buenos Aires is considered the ‘Paris of Latin America’. Accommodation: Caesar Park Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast Day 26 - 16 June - Buenos Aires Buenos Aires is a city with its own unique style, wide tree-lined boulevards, a combination of baroque, neoclassical and modern architecture, numerous cafes and restaurants, and vast green parks. The Spanish conquistadors arrived in the 16th century. The 1940’s and 1950’s saw the emergence of Peronism at the hand of Juan Peron and his wife Evita. Today Buenos Aires has the feel of a cosmopolitan European City, home to more than 11 million people. Shopping for leather goods and jewellery is popular. Our morning tour takes us to Plaza de Mayo, the historical heart of the city and witness to the most important events in Argentinean history. We’ll visit old San Telmo, residence of the ‘portena’ aristocracy up to the 19C, with renovated colonial homes where now artists and artisans live. Caminito Street is the heart of the Boca Italian Quarter where houses are painted vibrant blue, yellow, orange, red and

green. We’ll visit La Boca’s outdoor museum of sculptures and paintings. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening we visit a typical Tango House for a special dinner and Tango Show with VIP seating. Argentines are very fond of music and dancing, and this is the birthplace of the famous Tango. Accommodation: Caesar Park Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast / Dinner Day 27 - 17 June - Buenos Aires A relaxing day today being entertained at an Argentinean country residence ‘Santa Susana’ on an old ranch situated on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. We’ll drive through the expensive residential neighbourhood of Palermo on our way to Santa Susana, home to the botanical gardens, horse racing track, polo fields, city zoo, most foreign embassies, and the most fashionable restaurants. The flat and rich Pampas Plains around this capital city are an ocean of crops and pasture – home of the Gaucho riders, skilled exponents of the lasso with an expert reputation as a cattle herder. The Gauchos maintain their creole traditions and the unique art of roasting the most delicious beef in the world. We’ll enjoy the traditional songs and dances of these Argentinean cowboys. It’s a full day Fiesta, including a barbeque lunch (Asado) and drinks. We’ll have the chance to see the legendary horsemanship skills of the Gauchos at work. Accommodation: Caesar Park Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch Day 28 - 18 June - Buenos Aires / Santiago / Auckland Today is at leisure to further explore this delightful city, take advantage of the wonderful shopping, or perhaps visit the world famous Colon Opera House, or choose to visit the famous Café Tortoni and learn to dance the Tango. Whatever your choice our Travel Masters escort will be on hand to assist and advise you. We have late check-out included. This evening, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Santiago, and onto Auckland. Meals Included: Breakfast Day 29 - 19 June - International Date Line Day 30 - 20 June - Auckland / Brisbane We arrive into Auckland at 4.05am, to connect with our Qantas flight to Brisbane, which departs from Auckland at 6.30am. Arriving in to Brisbane at 8.05am this morning, we bid farewell to our travelling companions.

Plaza San Francisco Hotel The Plaza San Francisco is a luxury hotel located just a short distance from

the heart of Santiago.

Jose Antonio Executive Hotel The Jose Antonio Executive is located in the exclusive district of Miraflores,

just three blocks from the Pacific Ocean. The hotel has 44 comfortable rooms, all recently redesigned.

Picoaga Hotel Located on a traditional little paved street in Cuzco, a few steps away from the main Plaza. The hotel has preserved both the warmth and the imposing beauty of a big old Colonial house with a service that will make you feel at

home.

Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel The Sacred Valley’s most complete hotel – a mountain chalet-styled retreat

with panoramic Andes views from every room.

InkaTerra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel An intimate 85-cottage luxury hotel in sprawling Andean style village within

the secluded 12 acres of exquisite beauty, where guests follow stone pathways to their rooms, located in comfortable one- or two-story

whitewashed casitas.

Libertador Lake Titicaca Puno Hotel Libertador is the only 5 star hotel in the region, located on

Esteves Island on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.

Dorado Plaza Hotel A modern, centrally located hotel in Iquitos.

Tropical de Manaus Hotel A luxury 5 Star eco resort located in the gateway to the majestic Amazon

rainforest. Offering luxurious accommodation with the magnificence of the rainforest as a backdrop.

Excelsior Copacabana Hotel Facing the world-famous Copacabana Beach, Excelsior prides itself on its efficient staff and service. The hotel highlight is the rooftop pool and bar,

with panoramic views of Copacabana Beach.

Das Cataratas Hotel Located right alongside the Iguassu Falls, Das Cataratas is the only hotel in the Iguassu National Park. Just a two minute stroll from the falls, guests have

exclusive access to the falls each morning and night.

Caesar Park Hotel The Caesar Park is one of the top hotels in Buenos Aires, embracing

Argentina’s historic past, passion for art and heartfelt tradition of personal service.

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Tour Inclusions Economy Class international airfare ex Brisbane and taxes, Economy Class domestic flights and prepaid ticket

taxes throughout South America, Accommodation in the finest superior and deluxe class hotels all in great locations, 3 nights on board the MV Arapaima in Upper Deck Cabins, Meals as indicated in the itinerary, Gratuities

on all included activities, Private transfers and tours with an exclusive coach, as indicated in the itinerary, Expert Local English-Speaking Guides throughout, Hotel Porterage of one average size suitcase per person, Train

journeys, All admission fees on tours

Cost: $12,985 per person, twin share

Single Supplement $2,995

Your experienced Tour Escort is Beth Malcolm, Managing Director of Travel Masters. Beth has organised and led many tours to South America and many of the world’s most interesting destinations. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience – and a passion for people and places of different cultures. You’ll find Beth will take every opportunity to make this tour one of life’s most outstanding memories. Contact Beth, 55 72 73 72.

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FIRST PASSENGER

Title: ________________ Surname (as shown on passport): ______________________________________________________________

First Name(as shown on passport): ____________________________________ Preferred First Name: ____________________________

Sex: MALE / FEMALE Room preference? TWIN / DOUBLE

Do you require single supplement? YES / NO

Would you like us to keep an eye out for a possible twin-share on your behalf? YES / NO

(Please note that Single Supplement will be payable if we are unable to assist with a suitable twin-share for you)

Do you require business class airfare? YES / NO

Are you a One World Frequent Flyer Member? Member No: _____________________________ Airline: ___________________________

Do you have any dietary or seating requests: __________________________________________________________________________

Do you hold an Australian passport? YES / NO If No, please state the nationality: _________________________________

Passport Number: _________________________________ Date of Issue: ______/______/______ Date of Expiry: ______/______/______

Date of Birth: ______/______/______ Place of Issue: _______________________ Occupation: _____________________________

SECOND PASSENGER

Title: ________________ Surname (as shown on passport): ______________________________________________________________

First Name(as shown on passport): ____________________________________ Preferred First Name: ____________________________

Sex: MALE / FEMALE Room preference? TWIN / DOUBLE

Do you require single supplement? YES / NO

Do you require business class airfare? YES / NO

Are you a One World Frequent Flyer Member? Member No: _____________________________ Airline: ___________________________

Do you have any dietary or seating requests: __________________________________________________________________________

Do you hold an Australian passport? YES / NO If No, please state the nationality: _________________________________

Passport Number: _________________________________ Date of Issue: ______/______/______ Date of Expiry: ______/______/______

Date of Birth: ______/______/______ Place of Issue: _______________________ Occupation: _____________________________

PASSENGER/S CONTACT DETAILS (Please attach details separately if Second Passengers Contact Details are different)

Street Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Suburb: __________________________________________________ State: ___________________ Postcode: ____________________

Postal Address (If different from Street Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Suburb: __________________________________________________ State: ___________________ Postcode: ____________________

Home Tel: ______________________________ Work Tel: ______________________________ Fax: ____________________________

Mobile No: ______________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________

TRAVEL INSURANCE

It is compulsory and in your interest to carry travel insurance for health, loss of luggage/belongings and in case of cancellation. Would you like us to send a travel insurance brochure to you? YES / NO

If you are a traveller who is aged 80 years or over, or a traveller who is under 80 years of age and has a pre-existing medical condition/s, you will need to complete a Travellers Medical Appraisal form to accompany your insurance application.

Do you require a Travellers Medical Appraisal Form? YES /NO

Please also complete the reverse side of this form and then send it to your travel consultant, or to: Group Tour Co-ordinator, Beth Malcolm, PO Box 5038, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218

I have read and understand the responsibility section detailed below on this form and the General Information and Booking Conditions and accept them on behalf of myself and my party. I declare that I/they are not travelling against any medical advice. Signature: __________________________________________________________________ Date: ______/______/______

DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT

The deposit is accepted as a first instalment of the tour cost and will be fully refunded if the arrangements cannot be confirmed or the tour is cancelled by Travel Masters. A detailed invoice is sent out to all passengers booked on the tour, approximately two weeks prior to due date of the final payment. Final payment for the tour must be received by 15 January 2011.

CANCELLATION FEES

If it is necessary for you to cancel your holiday, notification of cancellation must be received in writing. Cancellation charges will apply: The cancellation fee is 100% of the tour cost after final payment. Full Travel Insurance is essential. No refund is available for cancellations after the tour has commenced or in respect of any tour, accommodation, meals or any other service not utilised. The deposit of $2000pp is non refundable/non transferable due to non refundable domestic airfares and prepayments.

PASSPORT AND VISAS

It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure that they posses the necessary travel documentation for the tour, such as a valid passport and any required visas. In general, a passport should be valid at least 6 months beyond the end of your journey and have two clear pages to allow for entry and exit stamps en-route or for any visas applicable for countries in your journey. At the time of making your booking you will be given information about any visas that may be required for the tour. Our agency will assist you with the Visa process.

PRICES

Tour prices stated on the tour brochure has been calculated on the basis of exchange rates and tariffs valid at time of print (August 2010) and are subject to change up until final payment for the tour has been received. Once final payment is received, no surcharges will apply. Should you decide to cancel your tour on the basis of a change of price, then normal cancellation charges will apply.

TRAVEL MASTERS Group (Travel Masters, The Travel Studio, Lifestyle Travel & Cruise Centre)

Beth & Bob Malcolm, Managing Directors PO Box 563, Nerang QLD 4211 Phone: (07) 5596 0511 / 1800 672 988 Fax: (07) 5596 5663 Email: sales@travelmasters.com.au Visit our website: www.travelmasters.com.au

RESPONSIBILITY

Mistvale Pty Ltd trading as Travel Masters and/or its associated Companies or Agents, act only in the capacity of agents for the passenger in all matters of transportation, tour operation and other services. All receipts, tickets, vouchers, coupons or exchange orders are issued subject to the terms and conditions under which transportation and other services are provided. Travel Masters and/or its associated companies or Agents assume no responsibility for loss, injury, accident, delay or damage or irregularity that may be caused to person or property, however caused arising before commencement and/or during any tour under its management, sponsorship, procurement or otherwise. It is the responsibility of the passenger to make sure he/she is in possession of the proper visas and other travel documents and that they are in compliance with current government and transportation companies’ regulations. The right is reserved to modify the itinerary in any way considered necessary or desirable, or to change any reservation, hotel feature and/or means of conveyance, without allowance or refund but the extra cost (if any) resulting therefrom must be paid by the passenger. The right is also reserved to cancel or withdraw any tour, to replace any tour leader with another, to cancel or withdraw any booking made for a passenger, or to decline to accept any person as a member of a tour. The transportation companies or firms shall be exempt from all liabilities in respect of any detention, delay, loss, damage, sickness or injury however and by whomsoever caused and of whatever kind occurring of or to the passenger at any time when the passenger is not on board a carrier or conveyance used or operated by the transportation companies or firms. The contract of passage in use by the transportation companies or firms concerned shall constitute the sole contract between transportation companies or firms, and the purchase of these tours and/or passenger. All tickets, deposit tickets, coupons or orders are furnished and issued subject in all respects to those terms and conditions under which the means of transportation or other services provided there by are offered or supplied by owners, public carriers, or managing agents. The issuance and acceptance of receipts, tickets, vouchers, coupons, or exchange orders shall be deemed consent to the above conditions. The tour is based on flights as detailed in the itinerary, however any other IATA or non-IATA carrier may be used for tour co-ordination.

Payment Options

1. Mail – Enclosed is a cheque / money order as a deposit

2. Credit Card – Please debit my:

Visa / Mastercard / American Express / Diners Club Card No: ___________________________________________________________ Expiry: ______/______/______ Cardholder’s Name: __________________________________________________ Cardholder’s Signature: _______________________________________________

(Payments by American Express or Diners Club cards will be subject to a 2.5% Merchant Administration fee, Visa and Mastercard 1%)

3. Direct Deposit into Travel Masters bank account. Please list your full name as the payment description, so we are able to locate your payment when we receive your completed booking form. Please notify us once you have made the deposit. Account Name: Mistvale Pty Ltd Bank Name: National Australia Bank Account BSB: 084 852

Account Number: 517710443

EMERGENCY CONTACT (Person to contact should there be an emergency while you are overseas)

Complete Name: _________________________________________________ Relationship: ____________________________________

Street Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Suburb: __________________________________________________ State: ___________________ Postcode: ____________________

Home Tel: ____________________________ Work Tel: ____________________________ Mobile No: ____________________________

TOUR COST INCLUDES - Economy Class international airfare and ticket taxes, ex Brisbane - Economy Class domestic flights throughout South America - Accommodation in superior and deluxe class hotels in Safe, central locations, all chosen for location and quality - 3 nights on board the private charter MV Arapaima in Upper Deck Cabins, with all meals, tipping and excursions - All breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners - Gratuities for all included activities - Private transfers and tours with an exclusive coach, as indicated in the itinerary - Expert Local English-Speaking Guides throughout - Hotel Porterage of one average size suitcase per person - All admission fees on tours NO HIDDEN EXTRAS

DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $2000 per person is required to secure your place. We have striven to keep the tour costs down as low as possible, and therefore no allowance has been made for credit card charges. If payment by credit card is important to you, credit card fees apply. Final monies will be required by 15 January 2011. Tour group limited to 28 passengers.

SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT In the event that you are a sole traveller and would prefer to share, we will do our best to arrange a twin share. Single room supplement is $2,995.

BUSINESS CLASS Business class upgrades are available on international flights for an additional $4,900pp. Tickets once issued, are non-refundable.

PRICE EXCLUDES Meals other than specified, visa fees, insurance, airline/airport taxes that need to be paid in cash at time of check-in, items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry and phone calls.

INSURANCE It is a condition of joining this tour that you take out comprehensive travel insurance. Our agency will provide details of travel insurance providers and assist you with your holiday insurance.

HOLIDAY VARIATIONS The group holiday cost is subject to surcharges should they occur as a result of increased costs due to changes in the itinerary, government action, currency exchange rates, fuel costs, overflying costs, airport charges and increases in scheduled airfares. The group tour price is subject to a minimum of 20 persons travelling together. The tour itinerary is based on airline schedules, rail and launch schedules current at the time of preparation of this tour. Hotel names are subject to change. Where these changes occur (as they can sometimes do in South America) it may be necessary to amend the tour to accommodate revised days of operation. We will endeavour to include all of the sightseeing and other features included, subject to the constraints of the revised scheduling. You will be advised as these events occur. The tour cost is based on LAN/Tam Airlines fares, which are not guaranteed until tickets are issued. LAN/TAM reserve

the right to increase or decrease airfare at any time prior to ticketing. The transportation companies or firms shall be exempt from all liabilities in respect of any detention, delay, loss, damage, sickness or injury and by whom so ever caused and whatever kind occurring of or to the passenger at any time. All ticket coupons and orders are furnished and issued subject in all respects to those terms and conditions under which the means of transportation or other services provided are offered or supplied by the owners, operators, public carriers, management agents or agent. The tour will be accompanied by an experienced Travel Masters escort. We reserve the right to change tour leaders if circumstances determine this.

CURRENT PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS You must be in possession of a CURRENT passport. Your passport should be valid until at least a further 6 months. A visa and Yellow Fever Certificate is necessary for Brazil. At the time of final payment we will advise you of the exact visa requirements and associated costs, (Currently $110pp).

GRATUITIES As in most countries these days, tipping is expected by guides, tour drivers, waiters and porters. In an effort to reduce individual stress and make the holiday as hassle-free as possible, all tipping on the included activities is taken care of by the tour escort.

FOOD Most cities in South America have excellent restaurants, offering both local and international cuisine. Brazil has elegant restaurants, and is famous for its ‘churrascarias’ where you can eat your fill of delicious barbecued meats, salads, etc. Argentina’s beef is world famous and tropical fruits are cheap, plentiful and delicious everywhere. Most hotels have good restaurants with a high standard of food and hygiene. Eating out in South America generally is considerably less expensive than Australia, and our tour escort will introduce you to some of the best.

HEALTH AND VACCINATIONS We recommend that you consult your local Doctor or the Travellers Medical Centre at Southport (Ph 55 264444). There is a Malaria risk, and Yellow Fever vaccination is essential. A Medical Certificate is required from each tour member, indicating that he/she is fit to travel to the higher altitudes of the Andes. Altitude sickness is a non-discriminatory problem, which generally does not affect the reasonably healthy, and has little to do with age.

CLIMATE and CLOTHING Being such a large continent, South America has very diverse weather patterns but the seasons are similar to Australia. The average temperatures for this holiday should range from 10 to 35. Comfortable casual clothing is the general rule.

PLEASE NOTE – DEGREE OF FITNESS

All Travel Masters itineraries are carefully planned and well paced to maximise the passenger experience, while at the same time ensuring a high

level of comfort is maintained at all times.

Given the nature of the journeys and cultural experiences etc, any person/s of a reasonable general fitness level will have no problems in gaining total

satisfaction from the trip.

Should any person however, be likely to find it necessary to require wheelchair assistance, it is unfortunately considered that participation on this

tour would not be appropriate.