South America Touring, Amazon River Cruise, Brazil, Chile, Galapagos Islands, Peru, Antarctic Cruising
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43 GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS & AMAZON ADVENTURES Day 15. Guayaquil, Embark Galápagos Islands Cruise, San Cristóbal Island. Fly to the Galápagos Islands and transfer to your luxurious ship. After lunch, journey to Cerro Colorado on San Cristóbal Island's southern shore. Here, you'll visit the breeding centre of the endangered giant tortoise, which is set amid a beautiful deciduous forest. Three Night Cruise: Yacht La Pinta. BLD Day 16. Galápagos Islands Cruise, San Cristóbal Island. Disembark at the eastern tip of San Cristóbal Island this morning. Starting at the beach, set out on an exciting walk which takes in spectacular views of the coast. Along the way, you'll be able to spot frigatebirds and see a colony of male sea lions lounging on the shore. Afterwards, you might like to go swimming or snorkelling. Later, take a dinghy ride to the beautiful, white-sand beach of Cerro Brujo. The beach is ideal for birdwatching and is also home to striking Sally Lightfoot crabs. BLD Day 17. Galápagos Islands Cruise, Española Island. Arrive at Española, the southernmost island of the Galápagos. Embark on an enchanting walk across the lava terrain at Punta Suárez. With your naturalist guide, explore the rocky shores and visit colonies of waved albatross and boobies, and keep an eye out for marine iguanas making their way to the water. You'll also see the famous blowhole. Later, perhaps head out in a sea kayak or your ship's glass-bottom boat with a guide and watch for reef sharks, turtles and tropical fish. BLD Day 18. Disembark Galápagos Islands Cruise, Guayaquil. Disembark at Santa Cruz Island and see the majestic giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Next, take a ferry to Baltra for your flight to back to Guayaquil. Stay: Guayaquil, Hilton Hotel. BD Day 19. Depart Guayaquil. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home. B ALL-INCLUSIVE SMALL GROUP JOURNEY YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 9 All flights within South America 9 The expertise of a dedicated APT Tour Director throughout your journey 9 Expert local guides in many locations 9 All tipping and porterage AMAZON CRUISING EXPERIENCE 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay three nights aboard the luxurious Delfin II, chartered exclusively for APT guests 9 All excursions with naturalist guides 9 All meals and park fees included 9 Beer, wine and soft drink included with lunch and dinner 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 Limo Cocina Peruana & Pisco Bar for a taste of local Peruvian dishes; enjoy superb Italian cuisine at Incanto; or fine dining from an eclectic menu at the renowned MAP Café SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Spend the afternoon at a private hacienda in Lima and see a Peruvian Paso horse show 9 See traditional weaving in the Sacred Valley town of 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 ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHTS 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Relax in Ocean View Rooms at Lima's JW Marriott Hotel 9 Spend two nights in the Sacred Valley at the refined Tambo del Inka 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay at the boutique Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel 9 Enjoy two nights at The Libertador Lake Titicaca in Lake View Rooms 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 3 Amazon Cruise The Amazon Iquitos ECUADOR 3 Galápagos Cruise GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Guayaquil 2 3 GALÁPAGOS 3-NIGHT CRUISE UPGRADE To upgrade, add per person: Twin Share Superior Cabin $995 2016 DATES & PRICES (A$) per person 19 DAY PERU, AMAZON & GALÁPAGOS (ISDG19) Departure Twin Share Solo Trav. Apr. 15, 29. $16,995 $22,595 May 27. $16,995 $22,595 June 10; July 8. $16,995 $22,595 Sept. 16, 30. $16,995 $22,595 Oct. 14. $16,995 $22,595 AMAZON 3-NIGHT CRUISE UPGRADE To upgrade, add per person: Twin Share Master Suite $395 PLEASE NOTE: Prices include all flights within South America and air taxes. Air taxes are subject to change. Prices are based on a Suite aboard the Delfin II and a Double Cabin aboard the Yacht La Pinta, subject to availability. # See page 31 for details. COMPANION FLY FREE SAVE up to $2,600 # per couple