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The Best of Brazil's Beaches & Iguassú Falls
11 Days Rio de Janeiro - Salvador de Bahia
Days 1-4: Rio de Janeiro This 11-Day tour takes in Brazil's most famous sites, Rio de Janeiro with the world-famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the stunning Iguassú Falls, and Salvador's beautiful coastline and unique culture. We highly recommend our 3night Essential Rio package, including a tour to Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado, as well as an exciting Samba show (see page 25). For second-timers, why not discover the many excellent beaches in and around Rio, or try one of the fabulous sightseeing tours, such as Helicopter Flightseeing or the Tropical Schooner Tour (see page 24). Days 4-6: Iguassú Falls Flight to Iguassú, for an incredible trip to the stunning Iguassú Falls, one of the most impressive natural wonders in the world. `Essential Iguassú' includes a visit to the Brazilian as well as the Argentinean side of the falls, whereas `Iguassú Falls Adventure' is for the more adventurous traveller and adds a thrilling boat ride and helicopter flight to the tour (see page 28).
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Iguassú Falls
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Salvador
Rio de Janeiro
ARGENTINA
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Days 6-11: Salvador de Bahia Flight to Salvador de Bahia. Salvador has a culture and rhythm of its own. With a strong African-Portuguese influence and beautifully preserved colonial buildings, we highly recommend a panoramic sightseeing tour as well as the `Bahia by Night' tour including dinner and a show of various traditional dances. There are plenty of lovely beaches and islands to explore in Salvador! For a particularly idyllic place, stay at the Praia do Forte Eco Resort, an hours' drive from Salvador, for white-sand, near-deserted beaches in lush, tropical surroundings (see pages 31-32).
Winelands of Chile & Argentina
11 Days Santiago - Buenos Aires
Days 1-3: Santiago de Chile This 11-day holiday takes in the vibrant cities of Santiago and Buenos Aires, and includes Chile's and Argentina's renowned wine growing areas - the Colchagua Valley and Mendoza. Start with 2 nights in Santiago and enjoy a panoramic city tour including a visit to Cerro Cristobal for spectacular views of the city and the Andes. We suggest you also visit the famous `Concha y Toro' vineyard and sample first hand its delightful wines (see page 61). Days 3-5: Colchagua Winelands, Chile Travel to Santa Cruz City in the heart of the famous Colchagua Wine Route, an area that has been distinguished as one of the world's best wine regions. Well-known for its boutique vineyards, you will be able to visit Santa Cruz vinery and museum. Spend a day at leisure and enjoy charming Santa Cruz and the beautiful Colchagua valley (see page 63). Days 5-8: Mendoza Winelands, Argentina Transfer back to Santiago and take a flight to Mendoza in the
Mendoza
CHILE ARGENTINA
Santiago
BRAZIL URUGUAY
Santa Cruz
heart of Argentina's wine-producing region (see page 74). During the next couple of days visit several vineyards for tasting, including Lujan, renowned for its delicious Malbec grapes, and Maipú for its high quality Sauvignon Blanc. Appreciate the surrounding snow-capped peaks of the Andean mountain range before continuing to Buenos Aires. Day 8-11: Buenos Aires Elegant and cosmopolitan, the best way to enjoy Buenos Aires is on the `Essential Buenos Aires' tour, including a city sightseeing tour, an authentic Tango show with dinner and wine and an excursion to an Argentine ranch for a mouthwatering barbecue, fine wines and folk music (see page 71).
Mendoza
Buenos Aires
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Lost City of the Incas & Amazon Adventure
9 Days Lima - Lima
Lima
PERU
Machu Picchu
BRAZIL
Ollantaytambo
Days 1-3: Lima This 9-Day tour is the ideal combination of culture and nature combining the best of Peru's sites, including Lima, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, and a stay at one of the excellent Amazon lodges in Puerto Maldonado. Start your tour with an interesting 2-Day City Break on a sightseeing tour offering you the best of colonial and modern Lima (see page 40). Days 3-6: Discover Cuzco, The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Leave Lima and fly north to the impressive city of Cuzco, South America's archaeological and colonial jewel. Explore the ancient stone streets, Inca walls and pretty colonial buildings. On this exciting tour you will discover the Sacred Valley, the colourful Pisac Indian market, Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca fortress and village, and of course the fabled `Lost City of the Incas', accessible via a spectacular train journey through the Andes. However many times you have seen pictures of the site, Machu Picchu will not
Machu Picchu
Puerto Maldondado
Rail Air Land
disappoint! Marvel at the incredible beauty, mystery and allure of the Inca ruins and their surrounding natural beauty before returning to Cuzco (see page 43). Days 6-9: The Peruvian Amazon Less than an hour's flight from Cuzco is the easily accessible Peruvian Amazon, a wildlife-rich area with an outstanding flora and fauna. Choose between one of the excellent jungle lodges, Reserva Amazonica or Sandoval Lake Lodge, both offering a diverse range of outdoor activities such as rainforest walks, lake and night excursions (see page 47). Return to Cuzco for your flight to Lima.
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