2013 - APT South America

just outside the national park. Walk through the giant aviaries and get up close to a range of native South American birds including the iconic toucan. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS B Day 6. Iguassu Falls, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). On arrival in Rio de Janeiro 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. Later, 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. Today, perhaps join a jeep tour through two friendly local favelas; take a full-day excursion to Petrópolis, The Imperial City of Brazil; experience the beauty of the Botanical Gardens and Tijuca National Park on a jeep tour; or take 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. Day 8. Rio de Janeiro, Dine Around 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 and 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. Galâpagos Cruise 4 3 Quito 1 Lima 2 Otavalo ECUADOR PERU Machu Picchu 2 Cruise BD Flight (included) Rail No. of nights 2 Iguassu Falls Pacific Ocean Santiago 2 ARGENTINA URUGUAY Atlantic Ocean 3 Buenos Aires B Day 10. Santiago, Dine Around BD 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 Dinner. On a tour of Santiago today you'll 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 local Chilean wine before a delicious lunch. Back in Santiago, a Dine Around Dinner offers you the chance to try the local restaurants. Perhaps 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. more. This evening, dine at Brujas del Cachiche – one of Santiago's best local restaurants – where you'll gain a fantastic introduction to Peruvian cuisine. Stay: Lima, Miraflores Park Hotel by Orient-Express. Day 12. Lima, Cusco, Chincheros, BD BLD Day 11. Santiago, Lima (Peru). After breakfast today, fly to the capital city of Peru, Lima where a city tour includes a visit to the World Heritage-listed Historic Centre of Lima. Here, you'll see the catacombs of the monastery of San Francisco that provide a link to the religious sites of Lima, the Archbishop Palace, the Basilica Cathedral of Lima and much Sacred Valley. Today you'll fly to the city of Cusco. On arrival, travel to the lovely city of Chincheros, set high in the Andean highlands. During a traditional weaving demonstration, learn how the famously colourful materials of South America are created. Later, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit the home of a local family to sample a typical Andean meal. Two Night Stay: Sacred Valley, Tambo del Inka, part of the Luxury Collection by Starwood. Day 13. Sacred Valley. A full day tour of the Sacred Valley begins with a visit to the markets of Pisac, a hilltop handicraft village that lies near Incan ruins. You'll then make a visit to the community of nearby Taray to visit a special school project APT have organised. Lake Titicaca (Puno) 2 CHILE Sacred Valley 2 Cusco BOLIVIA BRAZIL PARAGUAY Rio de Janeiro 3 Rainforest Amazon BL Ride a cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro Visit the floating islands made by hand from Lake Titicaca's totora reeds www.aptouring.com.au 45 SOUTH AMERICA

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