2013 - APT South America

ECUADOR catamaran for the last and arguably most beautiful lake crossing on this unique journey. As you glide over the waters and 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 between Nahuel Huapi and Moreno lakes, this is one of the world's most iconic properties, and is also your home for the next three nights. After checking in, enjoy dinner at Restaurant Patagonia this evening. Three Night Stay: Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, located near the town of Bariloche. Coach Cruise Flight (included) Rail No. of nights CHILE Llanquihue Lake Todos Lake BD Day 5. Bariloche & Surrounds. A full-day excursion today takes you to see the region's incredible natural sights and beautiful mountain villages. Watch the scenery slip by as you cross Nahuel Huapi Lake and continue into the Enchanted Valley, where strange figures may be spotted in the rocks, boasting such names as Express Train and God's Finger. On the way to the scenic village of Villa Traful, you'll skirt the shoreline of Lake Traful and stop to take in the views from Traful Lookout. On arrival in Villa Tratful, relax and wander through the village and perhaps take the opportunity to sample some of the tasty morsels that are famous in this region. Later, join the famous Seven Lakes Route and travel through Valdivian temperate rainforest on the way to Villa La Angostura, a charming town built from stone and wood. Here, sample the local produce as you enjoy lunch at leisure. Your journey then carries on across the northern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi on the way back to your hotel. B Day 6. Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner. Select from our range of Freedom of Choice Touring options today. Perhaps play nine holes of golf at Llao Llao Hotel & Resort's private golf course, enjoy a traditional high tea, go fly fishing or indulge in a relaxing spa treatment. Alternatively, set off on a small circuit tour of the region and enjoy a chairlift ride to the top of Campanario Hill for superb views. Following your activity, the afternoon is yours to spend at leisure to explore the charming town of Bariloche, or make use of the resort's many wonderful facilities. Tonight, enjoy a choice of restaurants at which to dine. Perhaps head into From Puerto Varas Santiago 1 Los Santos Puerto Montt Petrohué Puerto Blest Peulla 1 Puerto Alegro Puerto Frias Lake Frias To Buenos Aires 3 Bariloche Lake PERU Machu Picchu 1 Lima 2 2 Sacred Valley 2 Cusco 2 BOLIVIA Lake Titicaca (Puno) CHILE Nahuel Huapi ARGENTINA Pacific Ocean ARGENTINA 3 Santiago Buenos Aires 3 Puerto Varas 1 1 3 Bariloche Puerto Montt Peulla URUGUAY Rainforest Amazon BRAZIL PARAGUAY Rio de Janeiro 3 2 Iguassu Falls Atlantic Ocean Bariloche to dine on home-made cuisine at Restaurant Familia Weiss; sample regional fare at Restaurante Jauja; or dine within the hotel at Restaurant Patagonia. Day 9. Buenos Aires, Freedom BD Day 7. Bariloche, Buenos Aires. This morning, your time in Patagonia ends as you fly from Bariloche to Buenos Aires. On arrival, transfer to your hotel, then enjoy time at leisure. Three Night Stay: Sofitel Buenos Aires. Day 8. Buenos Aires. Begin today with a tour of Buenos Aires, seeing some of the city's highlights before visiting Café Tortoni, a famous literati coffeehouse established in 1858. As you enjoy fresh coffee and croissants, you're invited to participate in an introductory Spanish class. Afterwards, your discovery of this great city continues, visiting places such as the barrio of La Boca. Tonight head to the Philippe Starck-designed cabaret, Rojo Tango, for dinner, drinks and the most exclusive tango show in Buenos Aires. of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner. Today provides an opportunity to personalise your holiday when you select your desired Freedom of Choice Touring activity. Tonight choose from four restaurants to dine in, with our Dine Around Dinner concept. B BD BD Day 10. Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls (Argentina & Brazil). Board your flight to Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil. It has the second highest annual flow of any waterfalls in the world. Land on the Argentinian side of the falls and ride the Rainforest Ecological Train through forest to a series of walkways and viewing points, including one located directly over the 82 metre-high Devil's Throat. Afterwards, travel into Brazil and on to your hotel, located just a short stroll from the falls. This evening, dine at the Ipê Grill within your hotel. Two Night Stay: Iguassu Falls, Hotel das Cataratas by Orient-Express. BD Awaken your senses in an exclusive tango cabaret in Buenos Aires See the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires www.aptouring.com.au 61 SOUTH AMERICA

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