2013 - APT South America

Day 5. Bariloche & Surrounds. A full-day excursion takes you to the region's incredible natural sights and beautiful mountain villages. Watch the scenery slip by as you cross Nahuel Huapi Lake and visit the Enchanted Valley. On the way to Villa Traful, skirt the shoreline of Lake Traful and take in the views from Traful Lookout. Upon arrival in Villa Tratful, 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 rainforest on the way to Villa La Angostura, enroute back to your hotel. Day 6. Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner. Today you may wish to 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. This afternoon is yours to spend at leisure to explore this charming town. Tonight, choose where to dine. Pacific Ocean Santiago 3 ARGENTINA URUGUAY Atlantic Ocean 3 Buenos Aires Puerto Varas 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. 1 Puerto Montt Peulla 1 B 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 the city. BD Day 9. Buenos Aires, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner. Today provides an opportunity to personalise your holiday when you choose your desired Freedom of Choice Touring activity. Tonight choose from four restaurants to dine in, with our Dine Around Dinner concept. Day 10. Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls (Argentina & Brazil). Board your flight to Iguassu Falls and land on the Argentinian side of the falls. Then ride the Rainforest Ecological Train through forest to a series of walkways and viewing points. Afterwards, travel into Brazil and on to your hotel, located just a short stroll from the falls. Tonight dine at the Ipê Grill within your hotel. Two Night Stay: Iguassu Falls, Hotel das Cataratas by Orient-Express. Day 11. Iguassu Falls. Enjoy time in Brazil's World Heritage-listed Iguassu National Park today. View the falls from close to the base of the Devil's Throat, then visit the Parque das Aves Bird Park. Walk through the aviaries and get up close to native South American birds including the iconic toucan. 3 Bariloche Otavalo GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Galâpagos Cruise 4 Cruise B Flight (included) Rail No. of nights Quito 3 ECUADOR PERU 1 Machu Picchu Sacred Valley 2 Lima 2 2 Cusco 2 Llanquihue Lake Todos Lake From Santiago 1 BOLIVIA Lake Titicaca (Puno) CHILE PARAGUAY Puerto Varas Los Santos Puerto Montt Petrohué CHILE Puerto Blest Amazon Peulla Rainforest 1 Puerto Alegro Puerto Frias BRAZIL Rio de Janeiro 3 2 Iguassu Falls Lake Frias To Buenos Aires 3 Bariloche Lake Nahuel Huapi ARGENTINA (Red Beach) to the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain. Later, head for Porcão Rio's to sample Brazil's national cocktail, before a Brazilian BBQ. Three Night Stay: Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, in an Ocean View Room. Day 13. Rio de Janeiro, Freedom BD of Choice Touring. Perhaps take a jeep tour through two local favelas; enjoy a day excursion to Petrópolis, The Imperial City of Brazil; tour the Botanical Gardens and Tijuca National Park by jeep; or ride a ferry to Niterói for a visit to the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum. Day 14. Rio de Janeiro, Dine Around B BD Day 12. Iguassu Falls, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). After flying to Rio today, check in to your hotel before spending time at leisure. At sunset, absorb one of the world's truly exquisite views as you ride a cable car from Praia Vermelha Dinner. Travel to Corcovado and its iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. This evening, choose from four different restaurants. BD Day 15. Rio de Janeiro, Santiago (Chile). Departing Brazil today, fly to Chile's capital, Santiago, and check in to your five-star hotel. This evening is yours at leisure to settle in. Two Night Stay: The Ritz-Carlton Santiago. B BD B Discover the metropolis of Santiago Absorb the charming sights and colours of the Argentine Lake District www.aptouring.com.au 65 SOUTH AMERICA

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