2013 - APT South America

Day 24. Galápagos Islands Cruise. Today starts with time spent at North Seymour island. A small island located adjacent to Baltra Island, North Seymour is home to a large population of Blue-footed Boobies and Swallow-tailed gulls. It hosts one of the largest populations of frigate birds in the Galápagos, with their magnificent red pouches. In the afternoon, cruise to the northern coast of Isla Santa Cruz, the second largest island in the Galápagos Archipelago. Here, spend the night anchored near Punta Carrion, a popular site for divers wanting to explore the tropical life under the sea. 9 Stay three nights at the Sofitel Buenos Aires, in the Recoleta barrio 9 9 Stay three nights at the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy an included two night stay at The Ritz-Carlton Santiago 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay a total of two nights in Lima at the Miraflores Park Hotel by Orient-Express 9 BLD Day 25. Galápagos Islands Cruise. This morning you will visit Punta Pitt which is located at the eastern edge of San Cristóbal Island. This is the only site in the Galápagos Islands where you can see the three species of boobies and two species of frigates nesting in the same area. This afternoon visit El Junco lagoon and La Loberia on San Cristóbal Island. This piece of coastline has been named after the large number of sea lions resting on the rocks and sand. In addition to the sea lions, birds such as the Canary Mary, frigates and several species of finches, can be spotted. Down by the rocks, you will find large Galápagos marine iguanas, one of the most unique in the world. BLD Day 26. Galápagos Islands Cruise, Quito. This morning, visit the new Interpretation Educational Center of the Galápagos, which will lead you through the natural and human history of the islands. The Hall of Natural History explains a series of natural events that led to the creation of the Galápagos Archipelago such as the volcanic origin of the islands, their remoteness from the mainland, currents, climate and the arrival of different species. Afterwards, fly back to Quito before a Farewell Dinner at Theatrum Restaurante & Wine Bar, located in Quito's Sucre National Theatre in the Old Town. It's one of the very finest restaurants in Ecuador. Stay: Hilton Colon Quito. 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 two nights at The Libertador Lake Titicaca, in Lake View Rooms 9 9 Stay a total of three luxurious nights at the Hilton Colon Quito 9 9 Enjoy four nights on the MV Galápagos Explorer II in a Deluxe Balcony Suite 9 INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Learn Spanish over coffee and croissants at Café Tortoni, a famed Buenos Aires literati coffeehouse 9 APT GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! See Argentina's most exclusive tango show at Rojo Tango 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Visit a Bird Park and see an elusive toucan near Iguassu Falls 9 9 See a traditional weaving demonstration in Chincheros in the Sacred Valley 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Option to trek five hours along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Travel aboard the award-winning Hiram Bingham train by Orient-Express 9 BD Day 27. Depart Quito. Take a guided tour of Quito's World Heritage-listed Old Town, nestled high up in the Andes. At 2,800 metres elevation, Quito is the second-highest administrative capital city in the world. After your tour, travel to the site of the 'Middle of the World' – where the southern and northern hemispheres meet. This evening, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B 9 Traverse the Peruvian Andes in first class aboard the Andean Explorer train 9 9 In the Sacred Valley, meet the children and teachers at a school supported by APT 9 9 You may see Red-footed Booby nests, the largest for pelagic birds in the Galápagos 9 9 See one of the largest populations of Frigate birds in the Galápagos 9 9 Visit Punta Pitt, the only site where many booby bird species and frigates nest in the same area 9 2013 DATES & PRICES (A$) PER PERSON 27 DAY BUENOS AIRES TO QUITO (TOUR CODE: ISG27) Twin Share Solo Trav. Jan. 26; Feb. 9; Mar. 23. $17,995 $24,195 Apr. 6, 20; May 4, 18. $17,995 $24,195 June 1, 29; Aug. 10. $17,995 $24,195 Sept. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 2, 16. $17,995 $24,195 Prices listed above include a four-night cruise in a Deluxe Balcony Suite aboard the MV Galápagos Explorer II. To upgrade, add per person (twin share): Majestic Balcony Suite Renaissance Balcony Suite $520 $695 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. SAVE $2,450# COMPANION FLY FREE 9 Enjoy the services of the same APT Tour Director for all land touring (days 1-19) 9 9 Enjoy the additional services of expert local guides in most locations 9 9 Alcohol during your Galápagos cruise is included at no extra cost 9 9 For your convenience all tipping for your Tour Director, Driver, Local Guides, Galápagos Cruise, restaurants, activities and porterage is included in the tour price 9 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 Enjoy time at leisure to explore historic San Telmo in Buenos Aires 9 Take an in-depth tour of Buenos Aires 9 9 9 Enjoy guided tours of Iguassu Falls, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago and Lima 9 9 On a cruise of Lake Titicaca visit the man- made reed islands of the Uros people 9 Take a guided walking tour of Cusco 9 9 9 9 Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Titicaca from Capachica Peninsula 9 Encounter a huge range of native wildlife as you cruise the Galápagos Islands 9 Go snorkelling to see colourful tropical fish 9 PER COUPLE 9 Tour Quito and travel to the site of the 'Middle of the World' 9 www.aptouring.com.au 47 9 Enjoy a day trip to Otavalo Market 9 9 Ride the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu 9 9 Explore the attractions of the Sacred Valley 9 9 OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATION 9 9 Enjoy two nights at Hotel das Cataratas by Orient-Express, next to Iguassu Falls 9 Enjoy 26 Breakfasts (B), 10 Lunches (L) and 16 Dinners (D), including: 9 9 9 9 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Guaranteed lunch, tour and wine tasting at a boutique Chilean winery 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Lunch with a local family for a typically Andean meal in Peru 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Lunch and a Peruvian horse show at Wayra restaurant 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 Enjoy Dine Around Dinners in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago and Cusco 9 Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Dine at Huaca Pucllana in Lima, overlooking an ancient pyramid FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 52 MEALS 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! A BBQ and caipirinha at Porcão Rio's in Rio de Janeiro FREEDOM OF CHOICE TOURING 9 Enjoy Freedom of Choice Touring in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro 9 SOUTH AMERICA

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