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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.
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| SOUTH
AMERICAN ODYSSEY by Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSSAL1103
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| Includes Brazil,
Uraguay, Argentine and Chile! |
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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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Globus
Tours
South
American
Odyssey
18
Day- Deluxe
Tour
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| SOUTH
AMERICA ESCAPE by
Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSSAL1104
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| Argentina
and Brazil |
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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
South
America Escape
10
Day- Deluxe
Tour
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| LEGACY
OF THE INCAS by
Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSSAL1107
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| A
Tale of the Incas... |
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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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Globus
Tours
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
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
The
Wonders of
Peru
with
a Galapagos Cruise
14
Day- Ultimate
Tour
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Gardner
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