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south america
spirit of the south - westbound
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15 days, Rio de Janeiro to Santiago
itiNerary... Day 1 rio de Janeiro Explore this massive city, on a guided walk. Squeeze in a night of samba in this famous party Single supplement available *plus Local Payment US$500
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town. Days 2-3 Parati At high tide, the charming cobblestone pedestrian-only streets of Parati become partially covered in sea water. The bay is perfect for swimming, and the surrounding national parks are filled with trails just begging to be explored. Days 4-6 iguazu Falls The name of these falls means Great Waters in the Tupi-Guarani tongue, and they are indeed massive. View them from the Brazilian side for grand panoramas and the Argentinean side to get close to the thundering waters. Days 7-8 Buenos aires Its easy to see why the Portenos are so proud of their city. There is a weekend market in San Telmo, lots of interesting museums in Recoleta and historic buildings aplenty in the Plaza de Mayo. Days 9-10 Bariloche In a region of lakes and mountains, try hiking, biking and skiing. Another attraction is the food. Menus boast fresh salmon, lake trout and amazing Argentinean beef steak, with fine chocolates for dessert. Days 11-12 Puerto Varas Travel across the Andes and explore the forests, glaciers, lakes and mountains in Puerto Varas. Take an optional day tour to Chiloe Island or go for a hike through the hills surrounding Orsono Volcano. Days 13-15 santiago Spend a day tantalising the tastebuds with a winery tour. Learn about Chiles wine-making history, sampling crisp whites and robust reds. Spend time exploring Santiago, radiating from the Plaza de Armas or take a cable car up to Cerro San Cristobal for amazing vistas across the city.
accoMMoDatioN Comfortable hotels (14 nts) traNsPort Plane, minibus, taxi, boat, local bus GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 13 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches or Dinners BuDGet Allow US$350 for meals not included DeParts Selected Sat GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes This trip also runs in reverse - see Trip Code (GKR) traVeller ratiNG 4.63 out of 5 start 2008 05 Jan 26 Jan 16 Feb 08 Mar 19 Apr 03 May 17 May 31 May 21 Jun 05 Jul Finish 19 Jan 09 Feb 01 Mar 22 Mar 03 May 17 May 31 May 14 Jun 05 Jul 19 Jul 19 Jul 02 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 06 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Sep 25 Oct 08 Nov 22 Nov 06 Dec 02 Aug 16 Aug 30 Aug 06 Sep 20 Sep 27 Sep 04 Oct 11 Oct 08 Nov 22 Nov 06 Dec 20 Dec 13 Dec 27 Dec 2009 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Jan 14 Feb 28 Feb 14 Mar 04 Apr 18 Apr 27 Dec 10 Jan 24 Jan 31 Jan 07 Feb 14 Feb 28 Feb 14 Mar 28 Mar 18 Apr 02 May 02 May 16 May 30 May 13 Jun 27 Jun 16 May 30 May 13 Jun 27 Jun 11 Jul Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Chilling-out, Chile - Nick Jacobs
" enjoy a night of samba in rio de Janeiro " Marvel at the might of the iguazu Falls " see why chilean wine and argentinean beef are among the worlds best
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13 days, Santiago to Buenos Aires
itiNerary... Days 1-3 santiago Visit Cerro San Cristobal to see the huge Virgin de la Immaculada Concepcion up close. The funicular railway is the easiest way to the top. Then, take a walk through *plus Local Payment US$300
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the gardens and enjoy the panoramic views. Days 4-6 Pucon Set at the foot of the active Volcan Villarrica, Pucon is every outdoors fanatics dreamland. With the black sand beaches of Lago Villarrica beckoning on this stop in the Chilean lake district, the real attraction is the myriad adventure sports available. Days 7-8 Puerto Varas Snow-capped mountains, deep blue lakes, smoking volcanoes, forests and glaciers make up the scenery around Puerto Varas on the shores of Lago Llanquihue. See the Middle Eastern-style architecture and mingle with the friendly local community. Chillingout is the order of the day or take a day tour to Chiloe Island on the lake. Days 9-11 Bariloche Travel through the Andes and into this beautiful lake district, with its many great hotels, restaurants and chocolate shops among the little chalets and wooden buildings. There are lots of hiking options in the nearby national park, boat trips on the lake, skiing in the winter, swimming in the summer - and plenty of free time to enjoy it all. Days 12-13 Buenos aires Wander the cobblestone streets of Buenos Aires, talk football in a local cafe or visit the quirky Museo Evita to make up your mind about Eva Peron: saint or tyrant? The hippest spot in town is the Plaza Serrano, so head here in the evenings to soak up the party atmosphere. Seek out a milonga to experience the fiery tango and brush up on your Latin grooves.
Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Colourful homes, Argentina - Nick Jacobs accoMMoDatioN Simple hotels (10 nts), overnight coach (2 nts) traNsPort Local bus, overnight coach, walking GrouP siZe Max 16 Meals No meals included BuDGet Allow US$250 for meals not included DeParts Selected Wed GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed traVeller ratiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary start 2008 20 Feb 30 Apr 21 May 18 Jun 23 Jul Finish 03 Mar 12 May 02 Jun 30 Jun 04 Aug 13 Aug 03 Sep 24 Sep 15 Oct 05 Nov 26 Nov 25 Aug 15 Sep 06 Oct 27 Oct 17 Nov 08 Dec 2009 07 Jan 04 Feb 25 Feb 25 Mar 22 Apr 19 Jan 16 Feb 09 Mar 06 Apr 04 May 20 May 01 Jun 17 Jun 29 Jun
" experience the buzz of life in santiago " Journey through the andes to argentinas lake district " talk football with locals in Buenos aires
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