2013 - APT South America

SEA KAYAKING - THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE! SLEEP UNDER THE STARS IN ANTARCTICA! Sea kayaking allows you to experience another side of this magnificent destination. Our highly professional guides introduce you to a slower paced, quieter Antarctica. Kayak excursions are offered whenever weather conditions permit and you can expect to get out around six or seven times, for periods up to three or four hours. The programme is directed at any passenger with an adventurous spirit and previous sea kayaking experience. This option should be reserved at the time of booking. $995 per person FREEDOM OF CHOICE TOURING 9 Choose from a range of Freedom of Choice Touring activities in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires 9 INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES 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 APT EXCLUSIVE! Visit Parque das Aves Bird Park and see an elusive toucan 9 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 Observe the wildlife at Half Moon Island, including a breeding colony of Chinstrap penguins 9 9 The more adventurous may wish to sleep under the stars in Antarctica 9 Imagine finishing dinner on board the ship and then jumping into the Zodiacs for a run ashore with your sleeping bag and bivy sac (swag). This unique Signature Experience is an option for adventurous travellers to camp ashore in Antarctica! Picture it…lying in your sleeping bag listening to crackling glaciers, the splintering of icebergs and the soothing sounds of water and ice washing onto the beach. This is a rare opportunity to do something only a few hardened adventurers have ever experienced before. After your night ashore, we take you back to the ship for a hot shower, perhaps a sauna and a hearty breakfast in our dining room. For those who wish to take up this option, the cost of camping is included in the price. Activity is subject to weather conditions. Zodiac excursions allow you to step foot on Antarctica 9 Enjoy 31 Breakfasts (B), 16 Lunches (L) and 22 Dinners (D), including: 9 9 9 9 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Two nights in Lima at Miraflores Park Hotel by Orient-Express OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATION 9 9 Enjoy two nights in the Sacred Valley at the luxurious Tambo del Inka 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay at the boutique Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel 9 9 Enjoy two nights in Cusco at the refined Hotel Libertador Palacio del Inka 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay in lovely Lake View Rooms at the Puno Hotel Libertador Lake Titicaca 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay two nights at the Plaza El Bosque Park & Suites, Santiago 9 9 Enjoy two nights at Hotel das Cataratas by Orient-Express, next to Iguassu Falls 9 9 Stay three nights at the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana 9 9 Stay four nights at the Sofitel Buenos Aires, in the heart of upmarket Recoleta 9 9 Ten nights cruising Antarctica aboard the Akademik loffe expedition ship 9 Stay at Los Cauquenes, Ushuaia 9 9 2013 DATES & PRICES (A$) PER PERSON 32 DAY LIMA TO BUENOS AIRES (TOUR CODE: ISAA32) 2012 Ship: Akademik loffe Nov. 18 Feb. 24. Twin Share Solo Trav. $22,595 $30,995 2013 Ship: Akademik Sergey Vavilov Jan. 7. $23,295 $31,995 $22,595 $30,995 21 DAY RIO DE JANEIRO TO BUENOS AIRES (TOUR CODE: ISAA21) 2012 Ship: Akademik loffe Nov. 29. Twin Share Solo Trav. $17,795 $24,595 2013 Ship: Akademik Sergey Vavilov Jan. 18. Mar. 7. $18,495 $25,595 $17,795 $24,595 TOUR NOTES: Prices include all air travel from Lima to Buenos Aires, and minimum airport taxes. Airport taxes are subject to change. #$2,400 based on low season ex. Sydney. See pages 10-11. Enquire for pricing of Solo Traveller cabin upgrades. COMPANION FLY FREE SAVE UP TO $2,400# PER COUPLE Antarctica Cruise Upgrade: Prices listed to the left include a 10 night cruise in a Twin Private cabin. To upgrade, add per person (twin share): 2012/2013 Nov. 18, 29; Feb. 24; Mar. 7. $420 Jan. 7, 18. $530 Superior Cabin Shackleton Suite $845 $945 www.aptouring.com.au 71 9 9 9 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Guaranteed lunch, tour and tasting at a Chilean winery 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Lunch and a Peruvian horse show at Wayra restaurant 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Dine overlooking an ancient pyramid at Huaca Pucllana, Lima 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Lunch with a local family for a typically Andean meal in Peru 9 Choose from a selection of restaurants at which to dine in Cusco, Santiago, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires 9 Enjoy hearty and nutritious meals throughout your Antarctica cruise 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy a special Farewell Dinner at one of the finest Argentinian parrilla (steakhouse) in Buenos Aires 9 APT GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS 9 Enjoy the services of the same APT Tour Director for all land touring 9 Enjoy the additional services of expert local guides in most locations 9 All tipping for your Tour Director, Driver, Local Guides, restaurants, activities, porterage and Antarctica cruise is included in your tour price 9 All flights in South America from the first to last day are included 9 9 All specialised polar gear, including boots, for your Antarctic Expedition 9 9 Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge 9 FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 69 MEALS 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! A BBQ and a caipirinha at Porcão Rio's in Rio de Janeiro SOUTH AMERICA

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