2013 - APT South America

VENEZUELA choose from four restaurants to dine in for either lunch or dinner. Day 7. Cusco, Lake Titicaca. Today, board the Andean Explorer for a day-long rail journey into the highlands and on to Puno. Travelling in Andean Explorer Class (first class), the start of your trip is dominated by the Andean mountains, towering over the valleys below. On the way, to the Andean Plains enjoy access to the lounge car and the open-air observation bar car, and be treated to a three-course lunch. Two Night Stay: Puno, The Libertador Lake Titicaca, in Lake View Rooms. Day 8. Lake Titicaca. Located on the border of Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is the largest high-altitude lake in the world. This morning, cruise to the home of the Uros people, a group of more than 40 man-made islands created from floating reeds. Afterwards, you'll visit the isolated Capachica Peninsula, where you'll enjoy great views and a traditional BBQ lunch. This afternoon, return to your hotel. BD ECUADOR PERU Machu Picchu 1 Lima 2 2 Sacred Valley 2 Cusco 2 BL Cruise Flight (included) Rail No. of nights Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Santiago 2 BL Day 9. Lake Titicaca, Lima. This morning, board a flight to Lima and enjoy a city tour of the Historic Centre of Lima, where you'll see the catacombs of the monastery of San Francisco that link the religious sites of Lima, the Archbishop Palace, the Basilica Cathedral of Lima and more. Tonight, enjoy dinner at Restaurant Huaca Pucllana – set within the ruins of an archaeological compound built between 200 and 700 AD. Stay: Lima, Miraflores Park Hotel by Orient-Express. Day 10. Santiago (Chile). Departing Peru today, fly to Chile's capital, Santiago, and check in to your five-star hotel. This evening is at your leisure to settle in. Two Night Stay: Santiago, Plaza El Bosque Park & Suites. Day 11. Santiago, Dine Around Dinner. On a tour of Santiago today, explore the city's central square, the Plaza de Armas, and enjoy superb views over the city from San Cristóbal Hill. Then travel to the San Antonio Valley, where you'll tour the boutique vineyards of Matetic then taste some Chilean wine before a delicious lunch. Back in Santiago, BD ARGENTINA URUGUAY 4 Buenos Aires To/From Ushuaia Lake Titicaca (Puno) CHILE Drake Passage Rainforest Amazon Livingston Island Bellingshausen Sea BRAZIL ANTARCTICA PARAGUAY 3 Rio de Janeiro 2 Iguassu Falls Weddell Sea Buenos Aires From/To 1 Ushuaia Antarctica Cruise 10 perhaps indulge in contemporary cuisine at the city's oldest restaurant, Confiteria Torres; head to Due Torri for Italian cuisine; or enjoy fine dining at Miguel Torres Wine Restaurant. BLD B Day 12. Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). After flying to Rio de Janeiro today, check in to your hotel before spending time at leisure, perhaps visit the Ipanema workshop of the internationally acclaimed jeweller, H. Stern. 21 Day (ISAA21) passengers arrive and are met at the airport in Rio de Janeiro and transferred to the hotel. At sunset, absorb one of the world's truly exquisite views as you ride a cable car from Praia Vermelha (Red Beach) via Morro da Urca (Urca Hill) to the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain. After time at the peak, head for Porcão Rio's to sample Brazil's national cocktail, the caipirinha, before a delicious and interactive Brazilian BBQ. Three Night Stay: Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, in an Ocean View Room. Drake Passage Livingston Island Bellingshausen Sea Day 13. Rio de Janeiro, Freedom of Choice Touring. 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. Buenos Aires 1 Ushuaia From/ToDay 14. Rio de Janeiro, Dine Around Antarctica Cruise 10 ANTARCTICA BD Dinner. Today travel to Corcovado, a mountain famous for its iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Visit the statue and travel to the platform at its peak for views over Rio. Tonight, perhaps dine at Plataforma Restaurant then enjoy a show, savour an Italian meal at Don Camillo, take in views over Copacabana Beach from Restaurante Atlantis or head to a samba bar for dinner. Weddell Sea BD Day 15. Iguassu Falls (Argentina & Brazil). Board your flight to Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 falls on the border of Argentina B Board your cruise in Ushuaia, the world's most southern city Exciting Zodiac excursions enable you to experience Antarctica up close www.aptouring.com.au 69 SOUTH AMERICA

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