2013 - APT South America

Your second option is to head for Gardener Island, lined with vertical cliffs that drop to sandy ledges and large boulders. Snorkelling here will reveal a plethora of fish including schools of snappers, Creole Fish, King Angelfish, butterflyfish, jacks and large puffer fish. Or choose to visit Osborn Islet, to the southeast of Española Island, where snorkelling allows you to take in the colours of the tropical fish that call the waters home. After lunch, you'll disembark at Punta Suarez, where a wildlife walk provides a true highlight. 9 Stay three nights at the Sofitel Buenos Aires, in the upmarket Recoleta barrio 9 9 9 9 Day 28. Galápagos Islands Cruise. On Santa Cruz Island, enjoy a walk and look for wildlife including sea lions, iguanas and birdlife. Then cruise to Rabida Island, where you're likely to see Blue-footed Booby birds, flamingos and many more. Explore Puerto Ayora, and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see giant Galápagos Tortoises including Lonesome George, the last known Pinta Island Tortoise. Later, cruise to South Plazas Island and set off on a walk, looking out for wildlife. BLD Day 29. Galápagos Islands Cruise, Quito. After breakfast today, your cruise ends as you disembark your ship on Baltra Island and fly back to Quito. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at Theatrum Restaurante & Wine Bar. Located in Quito's Old Town, it is one of the very finest restaurants in all of Ecuador. Stay: Hilton Colon Quito. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Stay three nights at the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy an included two night stay at The Ritz-Carlton Santiago BLD 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Two nights in Lima at Miraflores Park Hotel by Orient-Express 9 Enjoy two nights in the Sacred Valley at the luxurious Tambo del Inka 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay at the boutique Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel 9 Enjoy two nights in Cusco at the refined Hotel Libertador Palacio del Inka 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay in Lake View Rooms at the Puno Hotel Libertador Lake Titicaca 9 Spend four nights cruising the Amazon River aboard the luxurious Delfin II 9 Stay a total of three nights at the luxurious Hilton Colon Quito 9 Enjoy three nights on the MV Galápagos Explorer II in a Deluxe Balcony Suite 9 Enjoy 29 Breakfasts (B), 13 Lunches (L) and 19 Dinners (D), including: BD Day 30. Depart Quito. This morning, take a guided tour of Quito's World Heritage-listed Old Town, before transferring to the airport. B EXTEND YOUR STAY Patagonian Lakes Begin your holiday with a journey across the Andes, and a three night stay in Bariloche. 36 Days $23,795 per person twin share. Enquire for details. FREEDOM OF CHOICE TOURING 9 Choose from a range of activities in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro 9 2013 DATES & PRICES (A$) PER PERSON 30 DAY BUENOS AIRES TO QUITO (TOUR CODE: ISDG30) Twin Share Solo Trav. Mar. 9; May 18; June 1. $20,495 $27,595 July 13, 27; Sept. 7. Oct. 19. $20,495 $27,595 $20,495 $27,595 24 DAY BUENOS AIRES TO LIMA (TOUR CODE: ISD24) Twin Share Solo Trav. Mar. 9; May 18; June 1. $15,695 $20,595 July 13, 27; Sept. 7. Oct. 19. $15,695 $20,595 $15,695 $20,595 COMPANION FLY FREE SAVE UP TO $2,450# PER COUPLE AMAZON CRUISE UPGRADES Price includes a four-night cruise in a suite aboard the Delfin II. To upgrade, add per person (twin share): Master Suite $440 GALAPAGOS CRUISE UPGRADES Price includes three nights in a Deluxe Balcony Suite aboard the MV Galápagos Explorer II. To upgrade, add per person (twin share): Majestic Balcony Suite Renaissance Balcony Suite $420 $545 TOUR NOTES: Prices include all air travel from Buenos Aires to Quito, and minimum airport taxes. Airport taxes are subject to change. #$2,450 based on low season ex. Sydney. See pages 10-11. Tour Code ISLDG36 9 9 FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 61 MEALS 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! A BBQ and a caipirinha at Porcão Rio's in Rio de Janeiro 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Guaranteed lunch and wine tasting at a renowned Chilean winery 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Guaranteed lunch with a local family for a typically Andean meal 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Lunch and a Peruvian horse show at Wayra restaurant 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! BBQ lunch on Lake Titicaca's Capachica Peninsula 9 9 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Dine at Theatrum Restaurante & Wine Bar in Quito 9 Choose from a selection of restaurants at which to dine in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago and Cusco 9 Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge 9 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Dine at Huaca Pucllana in Lima, overlooking an ancient pyramid 9 9 9 9 OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATION 9 9 Two nights in Iguassu National Park at Hotel das Cataratas by Orient-Express INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Learn Spanish over coffee at Café Tortoni in Buenos Aires 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! See Argentina's most exclusive tango show at Rojo Tango 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Visit Parque das Aves Bird Park and see an elusive toucan 9 9 See a traditional weaving demonstration in the Sacred Valley 9 9 In the Sacred Valley, meet the children and teachers at a school supported by APT 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Option to take a five-hour trek along the Inca Trail 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Travel aboard the Hiram Bingham train by Orient-Express 9 9 Traverse the Peruvian Andes in first class aboard the Andean Explorer train 9 9 Go swimming with the native gray and pink Amazon River dolphins 9 9 Visit an Amazon River community for an insight into local life 9 9 9 9 Join a night safari on the Amazon River 9 9 9 Feed the endangered Manatee's at the Manatee Rescue Centre in Iquitos 9 Spend a day exploring Española Island and see a wealth of wildlife 9 See Lonesome George, thought to be the world's rarest creature, when you visit Charles Darwin Research Station APT GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS 9 Enjoy the services of the same APT Tour Director for all land touring (days 1-19) 9 Enjoy the additional services of expert local guides in most locations 9 Alcohol during your Galápagos cruise is included at no extra cost 9 For your convenience tipping is included for your Tour Director, Driver, Local Guides, Amazon & Galápagos cruises, restaurants, activities and porterage 9 All flights within South America from the first to last day of your tour are included 9 9 Galápagos National Park Entrance Fee and Galápagos Fuel Surcharge are included for your convenience 9 9 On a cruise of Lake Titicaca visit the man- made reed islands of the Uros people 9 Ride the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu 9 9 Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Titicaca from Capachica Peninsula 9 9 Experience Pacay-Samiria National Reserve in the Amazon 9 9 Visit local communities to learn about the way of life in this remote region 9 Encounter a huge range of native wildlife in the Galápagos Islands 9 Visit the historic city of Quito 9 9 9 Go snorkelling to see colourful fish www.aptouring.com.au 9 51 9 Fish for piranhas and search for birds 9 9 9 Explore the attractions of the Sacred Valley 9 9 Enjoy guided tours of Santiago and Lima 9 9 In Rio de Janeiro, see Christ the Redeemer 9 9 Explore San Telmo in Buenos Aires 9 9 Take an in-depth tour of Buenos Aires 9 9 SOUTH AMERICA

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