2013 - APT South America

Patagonian Lakes with The Very Best of South America & Galápagos Cruise 33 Days – Featuring 5 Nights in the Patagonian Lakes & 4 Night Galápagos Cruise Buenos Aires | Iguassu Falls | Rio de Janeiro | Machu Picchu | Cusco | Lake Titicaca Buy hand-made souvenirs during your time on the floating islands of Lake Titicaca Day 1. Arrive Santiago (Chile). On arrival, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure before a Welcome Reception this evening. Stay: The Ritz-Carlton Santiago. SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES Cruise over spectacular glacial lakes as you cross the world's longest mountain range, the Andes; travel through pre-historic landscapes on the Galápagos Islands and discover the World Heritage- listed ruins of an Incan Empire. Day 2. Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas. Fly south to the port city of Puerto Montt. On a tour, travel along the coast to the area of Pelluco affording superb views of the city and its surrounds. Later, travel a stretch of the Pan-American Highway to Puerto Varas, the City of Roses. Tonight, enjoy an à la carte meal at a local seafood restaurant. Stay: Puerto Varas, Gran Hotel Colonos del Sur. BD Freedom of Choice Touring Signature Experience Dine Around Dinner 64 Day 3. Puerto Varas, Lake Crossing, Peulla. This morning will see you begin your two day lake crossing, during which you'll cruise across through one of the world's incredible natural settings. First, travel around the shore of Lake Llanquihue and through lush countryside into Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, stopping at Petrohué Waterfalls before boarding a catamaran. As you skim over the emerald waters of Lake Todos los Santos, enjoy views of the Osorno volcano and the peaks of Tronador Mountain. Later, reach the remote village of Peulla. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to spend as you please. Perhaps enjoy a range of optional activities (all at own expense). Stay: Peulla, Hotel Natura Patagonia. BL Day 4. Peulla, Lake Crossings, Llao Llao Hotel & Resort (Argentina). Your lake crossing continues as you travel across the border into Argentina, upon arrival at Puerto Frias cruise Lake Frias. Next, proceed to Puerto Blest, where you'll board a catamaran for arguably the most beautiful lake crossing on this unique journey. As you glide over the waters past the tiny islets of Nahuel Huapi Lake, watch as a tiny speck on the horizon grows closer until you're docking right on the doorstep of Llao Llao Hotel & Resort. Situated in pristine Nahuel Huapi National Park this is one of the world's most iconic properties. Three Night Stay: Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, located near the town of Bariloche. BD TRAVELLERS SMALL GROUPS MAX. 28

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