2013 - APT South America

Experiences ignature TM We know the difference between visiting a destination and truly immersing yourself. We're proud to present our exclusive APT Signature Experiences. These unique and exclusive activities are included at no extra cost. APT EXCLUSIVE! Spanish Class at Café Tortoni Early in your trip, step back in time and absorb the ambience of Café Tortoni, a famed Buenos Aires literati coffeehouse that was established in 1858. In the comfort of a private room, savour coffee and croissants as you participate in a fun and interactive class that offers an introduction to Spanish words and phrases. APT EXCLUSIVE! Get Up Close to the Elusive Toucan Near Iguassu Falls National Park in Brazil, the Parque das Aves Bird Park is home to a range of native South American birds and animals, including the iconic toucan. As you walk through the sub-tropical forest environment within giant aviaries, you'll get up close to these colourful creatures as well as other exotic native birds including flamingos, parrots and macaws. APT EXCLUSIVE! Optional Half-day Inca Trail Trek Follow the path of the ancient Incans on this five-hour trek over the final stretch of the Inca Trail. Pass Incan ruins as you hike through lush cloud forest on the way to a ridge's crest near the Sun Gate. Here, the grandeur of Machu Picchu reveals itself. This option is at an additional cost. APT EXCLUSIVE! Tango Experience at Rojo Tango Designed by Philippe Starck and located within the sophisticated Faena Hotel, the Rojo Lounge superbly re-creates the atmosphere of a French cabaret. A guaranteed inclusion on every itinerary, savour dinner and drinks at the most intimate, exclusive and impeccable tango show in Buenos Aires. Watch Colours Merge at a Weaving Demonstration To the Quechua-speaking locals of Chincheros in the Andean highlands of Peru, weaving is as important for preserving ancient traditions as it is for earning a livelihood. Which makes this local demonstration of traditional weaving genuinely enthralling. Committed to Responsible Tourism Behind the scenes, APT continually focuses on achieving best practice in economic, social and environmental responsibility. APT, its staff and the McGeary family are dedicated to helping communities both locally and internationally. In South America, APT assists the community of Taray, near the Sacred Valley. Here, you'll spend time with some of the pupils and teachers and appreciate the donation that APT makes on your behalf. www.aptouring.com.au 25 SOUTH AMERICA

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