2013 - APT South America

VENEZUELA COLOMBIA Day 4. Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls (Argentina & Brazil). Board your flight to Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil that has the second highest annual flow of any waterfalls in the world. Land on the Argentinian side of the falls and ride the Rainforest Ecological Train through forest to a series of walkways and viewing points, including one located directly over the 82 metre-high Devil's Throat. Afterwards, travel into Brazil and on to your hotel, located just a stroll from the falls. This evening, dine at the Ipê Grill within your hotel. Two Night Stay: Iguassu Falls, Hotel das Cataratas by Orient-Express. ECUADOR PERU Machu Picchu 1 Lima 2 2 Lake Titicaca (Puno) BD Day 5. Iguassu Falls. This morning enjoy time in Brazil's World Heritage-listed Iguassu National Park. View the falls from close to the base of Devil's Throat, then visit the Parque das Aves Bird Park, set just outside the national park. Walk through the giant aviaries and get up close to a range of native South American birds, including flamingos, parrots and macaws as well as a number of species of the iconic toucan. Take the afternoon at leisure to make use of the facilities at your incredible hotel within the Iguassu National Park. Flight (included) Rail No. of nights Pacific Ocean Santiago 2 ARGENTINA URUGUAY Atlantic Ocean 3 Buenos Aires CHILE Sacred Valley 2 Cusco 2 Rainforest Amazon BOLIVIA BRAZIL PARAGUAY Rio de Janeiro 3 2 Iguassu Falls B Day 6. Iguassu Falls, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). After flying to Rio de Janeiro today, check in to your hotel, then, during time at leisure, perhaps visit the Ipanema workshop of the internationally acclaimed jeweller, H. Stern. At sunset, absorb one of the world's truly exquisite views as you ride a cable car from Praia Vermelha (Red Beach) via Morro da Urca (Urca Hill) to the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain, situated at the mouth of Guanabara Bay. After time at the peak, head for Porcão Rio's to sample Brazil's national cocktail, the caipirinha, before a delicious and interactive Brazilian BBQ. Three Night Stay: Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, in an Ocean View Room. Day 7. Rio de Janeiro, Freedom of Choice Touring. This morning after breakfast, enjoy your chosen Freedom of Choice Touring activity. You may wish to embark on a jeep tour through two friendly local favelas, this is the Brazilian term for shanty town. Alternatively, take a full-day excursion to Petrópolis, The Imperial City of Brazil, or experience the beauty of the Botanical Gardens and Tijuca National Park on a jeep tour. Another option is a ferry ride across the bay to the island of Niterói for a visit to the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum. After your chosen activity, the evening is yours to spend at leisure. This provides a fantastic opportunity to explore the vibrant nightlife and try one of the local restaurants. Day 8. Rio de Janeiro, Dine Around BD Dinner. Today travel to Corcovado, a mountain that's famous for its iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Visit the statue and travel to the platform at its peak for stunning views over downtown Rio, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach and much more. Tonight, choose from our Dine Around Dinner options. Perhaps dine at Plataforma Restaurant then enjoy a show, savour an Italian meal at Don Camillo, take in views over Copacabana Beach from Restaurante Atlantis or head to a samba bar for dinner and live samba music. BD B Day 9. Rio de Janeiro, Santiago (Chile). Say farewell to Brazil today as you board an included flight to Santiago. The Chilean capital is situated in the Santiago basin, spectacularly flanked on the east by the Andes. On arrival, check in to your five-star hotel, before enjoying an evening at leisure to do as little or as much as you please. Two Night Stay: The Ritz-Carlton Santiago. B Day 10. Santiago, Dine Around Dinner. On a tour of Santiago today, explore the city's central square, the Plaza de Armas, and enjoy superb views over the city from San Cristóbal Hill. Then travel to the San Antonio Valley, where you'll tour the boutique vineyards of Matetic and then taste some Chilean wine before a delicious lunch. Back in Santiago this evening, a Dine Around Dinner offers you the chance to taste fresh seafood at Coco Loco; indulge in contemporary cuisine at the city's oldest restaurant, Confiteria Torres; head to Due Torri for Italian cuisine; or enjoy fine dining at Miguel Torres Wine Restaurant. BLD Explore the colourful Italian-influenced barrio of La Boca Marvel at thundering Iguassu Falls www.aptouring.com.au 41 SOUTH AMERICA

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