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The Best of South America Tour - 2012 |
| TOUR |
DAYS |
DEP. DATE |
PRICE
(per person twin share) |
| South America |
24 |
10 Aug, 2012 |
$10,490 |
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Single Supplement: $2,300 We make every effort to twin share single travellers upon request
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| Depart Australia. Upon arrival we will transfer to our hotel. This evening we will enjoy a welcome dinner at our hotel. (D). |
| Morning at leisure. Enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour visiting Lima's most imposing colonial churches and Mansions, Larco Museum which has the most important archaeological collection of the north coast of Peru. (B) |
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DAY 3: Sun 12 Aug |
SACRED VALLEY |
| Take a short flight over the Andes to Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital. Travel through the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas to our hotel. Visit a weaving centre created with the goal of keeping alive the traditional textile arts of the Incas. (B, L) |
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DAY 4: Mon 13 Aug |
SACRED VALLEY |
| This morning we visit Pisac Market where brightly dressed local Indians meet to barter and sell their merchandise. After lunch we visit Ollantaytambo, the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the Americas. (B, L) |
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DAY 5: Tue 14 Aug |
SACRED VALLEY |
| This morning visit the town of Chinchero where brightly dressed people gather in the main plaza to barter foodstuffs and offer an array of crafts set against scenery of breathtaking beauty. We will enjoy a weaving demonstration. Our next stop will be at the picturesque town of Maras, home to the salt mines. The city still maintains its colonial architecture. (B, L) |
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DAY 6: Wed 15 Aug |
AGUAS CALIENTES |
| Transfer to Ollantaytambo Station for a 90 minute train ride to the deserted city of Machu Picchu, the most renowned example of Inca architecture. Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins and lunch at the Hotel Sanctuary Lodge. (B, L, D) |
| This morning is at leisure. You will have the option (USD80 approx.) to visit the ruins again and watch the mist rise over the mountain top citadel and to explore the ruins at your own pace. Travel to our hotel in Cuzco. (B) |
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This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Cuzco and nearby ruins. This afternoon is at leisure. (B) |
| Enroute today enjoy stunning views of the Andean landscape. Continuing along the High Plateau of Collao we visit the impressive ruins from the ancient Pucara Culture and on to Puno. (B, L) |
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Morning tour on Lake Titicaca visiting the unique Floating Islands of the Uros Indians. Remainder of today is at leisure.(B) |
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DAY 11: Mon 20 Aug |
LA PAZ |
| Travel around Lake Titicaca and across the border into Bolivia, visit the small town of Copacabana with its Moorish-style cathedral. Board a catamaran for Sun Island, the birthplace of the Inca King and Queen. Continue on to our hotel in La Paz. (B, L) |
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DAY 12: Tue 21 Aug |
LA PAZ |
| La Paz is situated in a valley atop the Bolivian plateau surrounded by snowy peaks and dominated by the white head of Illimani Mountain. Still many of the women wear traditional clothing every day: colourful multi-layered petticoats, fringed shawls, lace aprons, and bowler hats. Enjoy a city tour visiting the street market, the colonial area of the city & more. (B) |
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DAY 13: Wed 22 Aug |
BUENOS AIRES |
| Transfer to the airport for a flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival we will transfer to our hotel. (B) |
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DAY 14: Thu 23 Aug |
BUENOS AIRES |
| This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires, known as the Paris of the Americas. The city has a strong European influence, grand architecture, beautiful parks, wide avenues and wonderful walks. (B) |
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DAY 15: Fri 24 Aug |
BUENOS AIRES |
| Day at leisure. Buenos Aires offers great shopping! This evening enjoy dinner and a Tango Show. (B, D) |
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DAY 16: Sat 25 Aug |
IGUAZU FALLS |
| Today we fly to Iguazu Falls where we will be taken to our hotel located on the Argentine side of the falls. (B) |
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DAY 17: Sun 26 Aug |
IGUAZU FALLS |
| Full day tour exploring the Argentine side of the falls, take al walk along the Upper and Lower trails of Iguazu National Park. Travel by train to Puerto Canoas to walk along a "foot bridge” over the river for about 1100 metres and to the viewing platform at Devils Throat. (B) |
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DAY 18: Mon 27 Aug |
RIO DE JANEIRO |
| Cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge which links Argentina to Brazil for a tour exploring the Brazilian side of the falls. Visiting both sides of the falls offers different perspectives. Fly to Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to our hotel. (B) |
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DAY 19: Tue 28 Aug |
RIO DE JANEIRO |
| Enjoy a full day tour of Rio de Janeiro: ride on the scenic cog railway to the base of the 125-foot tall statue of Christ on Corcovado Mountain. Take a cable car ride to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain for fabulous 360 degree views of Rio. (B, L) |
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DAY 20: Wed 29 Aug |
RIO DE JANEIRO |
| Today is at leisure. Tonight enjoy a typical Brazilian BBQ dinner & a Samba Show for a taste of the Brazilian Carnival. (B, D) |
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DAY 21: Thu 30 Aug |
SANTIAGO |
| Today we fly to Santiago. Upon arrival we will be transferred to our hotel. (B) |
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DAY 22: Fri 31 Aug |
IN FLIGHT |
| Afternoon tour of Santiago, highlights include the beautiful gardens of historic Santa Lucia Hill for wonderful views of the city and the majestic Andes. After dinner, transfer to the airport. (B, D) |
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DAY 23: Sat 1 Sept |
IN FLIGHT |
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DAY 24: Sun 2 Sep |
ARRIVE AUSTRALIA |
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