South America Touring, Amazon River Cruise, Brazil, Chile, Galapagos Islands, Peru, Antarctic Cruising
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59 GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS & AMAZON ADVENTURES ALL-INCLUSIVE SMALL GROUP JOURNEY Keep an eye out for the elusive ocelot in the Mashpi Cloud Forest 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 Santiago, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls and Cusco SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy a tango lesson and tapas at the Alvear Palace Hotel 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Visit Café Tortoni 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Spend the afternoon at a private hacienda in Lima 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 the Inca Trail 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Visit a local school on the shores of Lake Titicaca 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 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay two nights at The Singular Santiago, Lastarria 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy three nights at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 53 MEALS 9 Enjoy 28 Breakfasts (B), 12 Lunches (L) and 13 Dinners (D) Day 27. 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 plant species and a staggering 500 species of birds. A highlight is sure to be seeing tiny hummingbirds dart back and forth at feeding time. During your stay, the lodge's chef will take you on a delectable journey into the world of Ecuadorian chocolate during a special tasting. Two Night Stay: Mashpi Lodge. BLD Day 28. Mashpi Cloud Forest. Today, join one of the many included activities on offer. Perhaps pull on a pair of gumboots supplied by the lodge and explore lush nature trails which lead to tranquil waterfalls. You might like to 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 29. Mashpi Cloud Forest, Depart Quito. After lunch, head back to Quito where your tour ends with an airport transfer. BL 2016 DATES & PRICES (A$) per person 29 DAY GALÁPAGOS & MASHPI (ISMG29) Departure Twin Share Solo Trav. Apr. 8, 22; May 20. $24,495 $34,295 June 3; July 1. $24,495 $34,295 Sept. 9, 23; Oct. 7. $24,495 $34,295 Atacama Extension includes one-way flight from Atacama to Santiago. Accommodation is based on a Quitor Room at the Alto Atacama, subject to availability. The extension is not escorted by an APT Tour Director. You will be hosted by local guides at your lodge. Tipping is not included. See pages 32-33 for more information. 4 DAY ATACAMA EXTENSION (ISA4) 2016 Twin Share Solo Trav. January – December $3,295 $4,295 GALÁPAGOS 3-NIGHT CRUISE UPGRADE To upgrade, add per person: Twin Share Superior Cabin $995 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