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 COSMOS TOURS GLOBUS TOURS COLLETTE VACATIONS TRAFALGAR TOURS ABERCROMBIE AND KENT
SOUTH AMERICA
2012 / 2013

Sample the unique cultures of Central America & South America during these thrilling escorted tours to Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, the Galapagos Islands & the Amazon. In Central America, sample the scenic beauty of Costa Rica and tour a banana plantation before reaching Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica’s national park dedicated to protecting endangered turtles. In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil visit Sugar Loaf Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer crowning Corcovado Mountain. You’ll also be able see Iguassu Falls from the Brazilian side. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, tour the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta, the burial site of Eva Peron, before heading down to Bariloche in Patagonia and taking a chairlift ride to Cerro Campanario. In Chile a guided sightseeing tour takes you to San Cristobal Hill and the 18th-century cathedral. With a perfect balance of guided tours and leisure time to enjoy these wonderful cities, these South America tours are filled with memories to last a lifetime.


 SOUTH AMERICAN ODYSSEY by Globus Tours
TOUR ID:GTSSAL1103
 Includes Brazil, Uraguay, Argentine and Chile! -

Sample the unique cultures of South America during this thrilling vacation to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile! Your trip begins with a 4-night stay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Take in the sights of South America’s largest and most populous city. Ascend Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car and savor spectacular views of Rio de Janeiro while toasting your vacation with a Brazilian cocktail. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city, including the cathedral and the statue of Christ the Redeemer crowning Corcovado Mountain, and experience a Samba show, where you feel the vitality of this country explode in a colorful extravaganza. Enjoy plenty of free time to relax, explore on your own, or join optional activities and tours.

Next, fly to Iguassu Falls to see the magnificent waterfalls and tropical foliage from the Brazilian side. Marvel at this 2-mile-wide torrential downpour with some cataracts as high as 250 feet. Take the Ecological Jungle Train and enjoy a closer perspective on a walking tour of the Argentine side of the Falls. Then fly to Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina. During your 4-night stay in Buenos Aires, tour the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta, the burial site of Eva Peron. Witness Latin America’s most sensuous dance, the Tango, at an evening excursion. Plus, enjoy a day trip to another South American country—Uruguay. Sail on a catamaran to Colonia de Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage City, and enjoy a guided tour of this charming town with its narrow streets and colonial buildings.

After a day of relaxing or touring in Buenos Aires, fly to Bariloche in Patagonia. This alpine resort boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Argentina. Take a chairlift ride to Cerro Campanario and enjoy the views of surrounding lakes and the Andes mountain peaks. Your journey then takes you on a boat cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi, a drive through the forests and peaks of the Andes Mountains, and a catamaran cruise across Lago Todos los Santos before reaching Puerto Varas, Chile. Stop in Puerto Montt for a guided tour en route to Santiago, Chile’s capital.

In Santiago, a guided sightseeing tour takes you to the main square, the official government palace, and the 18th-century cathedral. A day at leisure in Santiago is perfect for last-minute shopping, an optional tour, or additional discoveries on your own. With a perfect balance of guided tours and leisure time to enjoy these wonderful cities in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, this South American Odyssey vacation is filled with memories to last a lifetime.

18 Days Rio de Janeiro/Santiago FROM: $4549 p/p
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South American Odyssey by Globus Tours
South American Odyssey
18 Day- Deluxe Tour
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 SOUTH AMERICA ESCAPE by Globus Tours
TOUR ID:GTSSAL1104
 Argentina and Brazil -

This 10-day Leisure Style vacation lets your explore two of the great cities of Brazil and Argentina at a relaxed pace. Your trip begins with a three-night stay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While here, visit Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado Mountain, and the cathedral, plus enjoy plenty of free time to relax, explore on your own, or join optional activities. Next, fly to Iguassu Falls and witness the spectacular beauty of this natural wonder. Finally, spend three nights in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Enjoy guided sightseeing at the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta, as well as a special farewell dinner featuring a tango performance. The romantic and cosmopolitan atmosphere of the “Paris of South America” is the perfect setting for the ending of your unforgettable vacation.

10 Days Rio de Janeiro/Buenos Aires FROM: $2139 p/p
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obus Tours
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South America Escape
10 Day- Deluxe Tour
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 LEGACY OF THE INCAS by Globus Tours
TOUR ID:GTSSAL1107
 A Tale of the Incas... -

Discover the lasting impact of the Incan civilization during this 10-day Regional Discovery of Peru. Your trip begins with an introduction to the colonial heritage of Lima, with visits to the cathedral and the San Francisco Monastery. Then drive to Ica for a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines—geometric etchings left by ancient Peruvians—and a cruise to Ballestas Islands. Return to Lima and fly to Cuzco, once the capital of the Inca empire, and spend the day in the Sacred Valley. While there, visit the Inca baths of Tambomachay and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, and stop in Pisac to shop for souvenirs. Visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo before traveling through Urumbamba Valley by train on your way to Machu Picchu. Back in Cuzco, visit the cathedral and the Santo Domingo Monastery, then travel to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy a hydrofoil cruise on this world-famous lake, including sightseeing on Moon Island and Sun Island. After a morning at leisure in Puno, return to Lima via Juliaca, and head for home with your lasting memories from this amazing Peru vacation.

10 Days Lima/Lima FROM: $2739 p/p
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Legacy of the Incas
10 Day- Deluxe Tour
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THE WONDERS OF
 CHILE, ARGENTINA
& BRAZIL by Abercrombie and Kent
TOUR ID:GTSSAA1110

GRAND South America!
Stunning mountain scenery, roaring tropical waterfalls, rambling vineyards, sleepy alpine towns, sensuous oceanside cities and the height of European culture…view all this and more on this wonderful journey. 

The A&K ADVANTAGE

  • On-site A&K offices in Santiago 
  • A&K Meet & Greet inside the secured area of Santiago Airport 
  • Immediate hotel check-in upon arrival 
  • Club-floor rooms at Hyatt Regency 
  • Private guide throughout the Lake crossing to Bariloche 
  • Complimentary refreshments and preferential seating during lake crossing 
  • Sundowner cocktail on Sugar Loaf Mountain 
  • Jacuzzi rooms at Alvear Palace 
  • Falls-view rooms in Iguassú Falls 
  • À la carte dinners with dine-around options in Santiago and Rio de Janeiro
  • 14 Days Santiago/Rio de Janeiro FROM: $11,115 p/p
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    Abercrombie and Kent
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    The Wonders of
    Chile, Argentina
    and Brazil
    14 Day- Ultimate Tour
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     THE WONDERS OF PERU w/Galapagos Cruise by Abercrombie and Kent TOUR ID:GTSSAA1111

    PERUVIAN - GALAPAGOS Wonders!
    If you had to choose one destination to represent South America's natural wonders and another to symbolize her indigenous cultural history, chances are you'd select the two places we visit on this popular holiday: Peru & the Galapagos.

    The A&K ADVANTAGE

  • On-site A&K offices in Lima, Cusco and Quito 
  • Exclusive private dinner with the owner of a local manor home in Lima 
  • Private ceremonial sunset visit to Machu Picchu 
  • Lunch with the owner of Huayocari Hacienda 
  • Sundowner cocktails with spectacular views of Cusco
  • Dine-around option in Cusco 
  • Dinner at the exclusive “Theatrum” in Quito 
  • Five-night expeditionary cruise in the Galapagos 
  • Snorkeling gear included 
  • Access to VIP lounges in Lima and the Galapagos airports
  • 14 Days Lima/Quito FROM: $11,765 p/p
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    Abercrombie and Kent
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    The Wonders of
    Peru
    with a Galapagos Cruise
    14 Day- Ultimate Tour
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