South America Touring, Amazon River Cruise, Brazil, Chile, Galapagos Islands, Peru, Antarctic Cruising
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45 GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS & AMAZON ADVENTURES Punta Suárez. With your naturalist guide, visit colonies of waved albatross and boobies, and keep an eye out for marine iguanas making their way to the water. Later, perhaps head out in your ship's glass-bottom boat and watch for reef sharks and many species of tropical fish. BLD Day 15. Disembark Galápagos Islands Cruise, Quito. Disembark at Santa Cruz Island and see the majestic giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Take a short ferry ride to Baltra and head to the airport for your flight to Quito. Two Night Stay: Quito, Casa Gangotena. BD Day 16. Quito. Tour the city and discover Quito's colonial splendour. The rest of the day is yours to perhaps wander through the beautiful World Heritage-listed Old Town. B Day 17. Quito, Mashpi Cloud Forest. Travel to Mashpi Lodge, a luxury cocoon in the clouds and your home for the next two nights. Perched at 900 metres above sea level, the lodge is surrounded by lower rainforest and cloud forest, as well as a profusion of bird and plant species. During your stay, the lodge's chef will introduce you to the fine flavours of Ecuadorian chocolate at a special tasting. Two Night Stay: Mashpi Lodge. BLD Day 18. Mashpi Cloud Forest. Today you have a choice of included activities on offer. You might like to pull on a pair of gumboots supplied by the lodge and explore lush nature trails which lead to tranquil waterfalls. Perhaps take an enchanting gondola ride through the mist or ride a sky bike, an exciting way to explore the forest canopy up close. Another option is to visit the Life Centre and see hundreds of colourful butterflies. BLD Day 19. Mashpi Cloud Forest, Depart Quito. After lunch, journey back to Quito where you'll be transferred to the airport. BL ALL-INCLUSIVE SMALL GROUP JOURNEY YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 9 All flights within South America 9 The expertise of an APT Tour Director in Peru and the Galápagos Islands 9 Expert local guides in Quito and Mashpi Cloud Forest 9 All tipping and porterage MASHPI CLOUD FOREST 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Two-night stay in the heart of Ecuador's Mashpi Cloud Forest, a luxury cocoon in the clouds 9 9 All activities and excursions with naturalist guides included DISCOVER QUITO 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay two nights at the boutique Casa Gangotena, in the historic centre of Quito 9 9 Experience the city's colonial splendour with a local guide GALÁPAGOS CRUISING EXPERIENCE 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Spend three nights aboard the Yacht La Pinta, chartered exclusively for APT guests 9 All excursions with naturalist guides 9 All meals and Galápagos National Park fees included FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM INCLUSIONS 9 In Cusco, choose from three enticing restaurants SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Spend the afternoon at a private hacienda in Lima 9 See traditional weaving in Chincheros 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy lunch at a local Peruvian home in the Sacred Valley 9 Option to trek eight hours of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 9 Travel aboard the Andean Explorer from Cusco to Puno 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Visit a local school on the shores of Lake Titicaca, supported by APT 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Dine at the historic Casa Garcia Alvarado in Lima 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Indulge in a chocolate tasting with your chef at Mashpi Lodge ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHTS 9 Enjoy two nights in the Sacred Valley at the refined Tambo del Inka 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay at the boutique Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 39 MEALS 9 Enjoy 18 Breakfasts (B), 11 Lunches (L) and 10 Dinners (D) Cusco Lima Lake Titicaca (Puno) Sacred Valley Machu Picchu 1 2 2 2 Cruise Flight (included) Rail Coach No. of nights PERU ECUADOR 3 Galápagos Cruise GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Guayaquil Quito Mashpi Cloud Forest 1 3 2 2 2016 DATES & PRICES (A$) per person 19 DAY PERU, GALÁPAGOS & MASHPI (ISMG19) Departure Twin Share Solo Trav. Apr. 18. $15,995 $22,595 May 2, 30. $15,995 $22,595 June 13; July 11. $15,995 $22,595 Sept. 19; Oct. 3, 17. $15,995 $22,595 PLEASE NOTE: Prices include all flights within South America and air taxes. Air taxes are subject to change. Quito and Mashpi extensions are hosted by local guides. Prices are based on a Double Cabin aboard the Yacht La Pinta and a Wayra Room at Mashpi Lodge, subject to availability. # See page 31 for details. COMPANION FLY FREE SAVE up to $2,600 # per couple GALÁPAGOS 3-NIGHT CRUISE UPGRADE To upgrade, add per person: Twin Share Superior Cabin $995