2013 - APT South America

9 Stay three nights at the Sofitel Buenos Aires, set right in the heart of the upmarket Recoleta barrio 9 9 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 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay a total of two nights in Lima at the 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 View the wonders of the Amazon at Reserva Amazònica Day 20. Luxury Amazon Lodge. Set next to the Tambopata National Reserve where the Madre de Dios River flows through the Southern Peru rainforest region, the Inkaterra Reserva Amazònica is the perfect base from which to explore the Amazon Rainforest. You'll choose the activities that most interest you. Perhaps go walking along the rainforest tree-top canopy to observe the jungle from a unique perspective. You may like to cruise the Madre de Dios River to Lake Sandoval or Gamitana Creek, where you will have the chance to see monkeys, birds, tortoises and alligators. Maybe join a tour to one of the local villages and learn about the way of life in this remote and extreme environment. By evening, meanwhile, a Rainforest by Night tour is available, introducing you to the animal activity that awakens after dark. With these, and so many other options available, this is a truly personal manner in which to explore. Day 21. Luxury Amazon Lodge, Lima. Return to Puerto Maldonado and fly to Lima. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at Restaurant Huaca Pucllana – set within the ruins of an archaeological compound built between 200 and 700 AD. As you dine, take in amazing views of the colourfully illuminated adobe pyramid. Stay: Lima, Miraflores Park Hotel by Orient-Express. Day 22. Depart Lima. Your journey of a lifetime to South America concludes this morning after breakfast with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight. BD FREEDOM OF CHOICE TOURING 9 Enjoy Freedom of Choice Touring in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro 9 B 2013 DATES & PRICES (A$) PER PERSON 22 DAY BUENOS AIRES TO LIMA (TOUR CODE: ISA22) Jan. 26; Feb. 9. Twin Share Solo Trav. $12,995 $16,545 Mar. 21, 23; Apr. 6,18. $12,995 $16,545 Apr. 20; May 2, 4, 18. $12,995 $16,545 June 1, 27, 29; July 11. $12,995 $16,545 Aug. 8, 10; Sept. 5, 7, 19. $12,995 $16,545 Oct. 5; Nov. 2, 16. $12,995 $16,545 TOUR NOTES: Prices include all air travel from Buenos Aires to Lima, and minimum airport taxes. Airport taxes are subject to change. #$2,400 based on low season ex. Sydney. See pages 10-11. SAVE $2,400# COMPANION FLY FREE 9 Enjoy two nights in Cusco at the refined Hotel Libertador Palacio del Inka 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay in lovely Lake View Rooms at the Puno Hotel Libertador Lake Titicaca 9 Stay two nights in the Amazon Rainforest at Inkaterra Reserva Amazònica 9 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 BLD 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 Enjoy two full days of activities in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest 9 9 9 OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATION 9 9 Enjoy two nights in Iguassu National Park at Hotel das Cataratas 9 Enjoy 21 Breakfasts (B), 8 Lunches (L) and 13 Dinners (D), including: 9 9 9 9 9 FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 42 MEALS 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! A BBQ and a caipirinha at Porcão Rio's in Rio de Janeiro 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Guaranteed lunch, tour and tasting at a boutique Chilean winery in the San Antonio Valley 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Lunch with a local family for a typical 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 Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge 9 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! A Farewell Dinner within a 1500 year-old archaeological compound at Huaca Pucllana, Lima 9 Choose from a selection of restaurants to dine in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago and Cusco 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 For your convenience all tipping for your Tour Director, Driver, Local Guides, restaurants, activities and porterage is included in your tour price 9 All flights within South America from the first to last day of your tour are included 9 9 Take an in-depth tour of Buenos Aires including La Boca, San Telmo, Palermo, Recoleta Cemetery and a subway ride 9 9 Enjoy a tour and time at leisure to explore San Telmo, Buenos Aires' best-kept historic neighbourhood 9 9 Experience Iguassu Falls from both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides 9 9 Take in stunning views during a sunset cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain 9 9 Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro from the viewing platform at Christ the Redeemer 9 9 On a tour of Santiago, view the picturesque city from San Cristóbal Hill 9 9 Take a guided tour of Lima, Peru's historic capital 9 9 On a tour of the Sacred Valley, visit the markets of Pisac and explore the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo 9 9 Travel by Vistadome train to iconic Machu Picchu 9 9 On a cruise of Lake Titicaca, visit the fascinating man-made reed islands of the Uros people 9 PER COUPLE 9 Visit the butterfly gardens in Puerto Maldonado and enjoy a motorised canoe ride over the Madre de Dios River 9 9 Take a guided walking tour of Cusco 9 9 9 Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Titicaca from Capachica Peninsula www.aptouring.com.au 55 SOUTH AMERICA

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