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Level 1, 178 Collins Street
Melbourne, 3000, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Ph: 61 3 9654 7977, Fax: 61 3
9650 8177
Licence: 32408 ABN: 26095434978
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email: info@southamericatourism.com
Reservations:
1300 857 805
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EL
CONQUISTADOR
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25 DAYS / 23
NIGHTS
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The journey begins in Mexico, the
birthplace of the
Mayans and the Aztecs, advanced civilizations that while Europe was
still in the dark ages, had invented the calendar, mapped the heavens,
and were masters at mathematics. Dance a salsa in Old Havana,
retrace the journey of the Revolution inspired by Che Guevara and Fidel
Castro, or immerse yourself in culture and music. Cuba is an
inexplicable and exciting destination. Travel to Lima and
then to
Cuzco.
In Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital, you will start the mysterious
journey of the Incas, visiting Sacsayhuaman fortress, Pisac and
Ollantaytambo ruins and staying at the Sacred Valley of the Incas. A
beautiful train ride will take you to the mysterious and magical Machu
Picchu citadel, returning the next day to Cuzco.
Travel to Rio de Janeiro where you will experience the Cariocas way of
living. Visit the famous Christ the Redeemer statue &
Sugar
Loaf Mountain and feel the rhythms of the samba.
Day 1:
AUSTRALIA – LOS ANGELES
– MEXICO CITY
Transfer to hotel
Day 2:
MEXICO
CITY (B)
Half day
city tour of Mexico City including the Metropolitan Cathedral and the
Museum of Anthropology.
Day
3: MEXICO CITY (B)
Full day
tour visiting the Shrine of Guadalupe and archaeological site of
Teotihuacan.
Day 4:
MEXICO
CITY (B)
Full day tour to
Cuernavaca, the city of Eternal Springs and Taxco, the Silver City.
Day 5:
MEXICO
CITY - HAVANA (B)
Transfer to
airport, flight to Havana. Transfer to hotel.
Day 6:
HAVANA
(B)
City tour of Havana,
where culture and tradition is imminent.
Day 7:
HAVANA
(B)
Full day tour to
Viñales, where Cuba’s Tobacco and Coffee
plantations are clustered.
Day 8:
HAVANA
(B)
Free day to explore
the city, enjoy a “mojito”, or dance to the salsa.
Day 9:
HAVANA
- LIMA (B)
Transfer to airport,
flight to Lima. Transfer to hotel.
Day 10:
LIMA
(B)
Half-day city tour of
Lima including such
sights as the Plaza Mayor, founded in 1535, viewing the wonderful Torre
Tagle Palace, Osambela House, finishing with a visit to the Gold Museum.
Day 11:
LIMA
- CUZCO (B)
Transfer to airport,
flight to Cuzco. Transfer to hotel.
Day 12:
CUZCO
– SACRED VALLEY (B, L)
Full day tour of
colourful Pisac and Ollantaytambo markets and ruins.
Day 13:
CUZCO
(B)
City tour of Cuzco,
Tambo Machay, Kenko and Sacsayhuaman ruins
Day 14:
CUZCO
– MACHU PICCHU (B)
Train to Aguas
Calientes and then bus to
Machu Picchu, the fabled city of the Incas. Your guide will guide you
through the ruins and then you are free to wander. Overnight in Aguas
Calientes.
Day
15: MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO (B)
Morning free to visit
ruins. Afternoon train to Cuzco. Transfer to hotel.
Day 16:
CUZCO
- PUNO (B L)
Spectacular bus
journey across the altiplano to Puno on Lake Titicaca shores. Transfer
to hotel.
Day 17:
PUNO
- UROS & TAQUILE ISLAND – PUNO (B)
Full day tour of the
floating islands of Uros.
Day 18:
PUNO
–LIMA – RIO DE JANEIRO (B)
Transfer to hotel,
flight to Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to hotel.
Day 19:
RIO
DE JANEIRO (B)
Half day tour of
Corcovado & Christ the Redeemer.
Day 20:
RIO
DE JANEIRO (B)
Half-day tour of
Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Day 21:
RIO
DE JANEIRO (B D)
Day at leisure. In
the evening you will be taken to a local churrasqueria to view a
folkloric and samba show including dinner.
Day 22:
RIO
DE JANEIRO – LOS ANGELES (B)
Transfer to airport,
flight back to Australia. Transit in Los Angeles.
Day
23: ARRIVE
LOS ANGELES - AUSTRALIA (B)
Board your flight to
Australia.
Day 24:
IN FLIGHT
In flight
Day 25:
ARRIVE AUSTRALIA
Arrive in Australia.
Tour
includes:
- Economy
class travel ex MEL / SYD / BNE
- Accommodation in selected hotels with
private facilities
- Meals as indicated
(B
= breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner) - Comprehensive
sightseeing and excursions
- Meeting service and transfers
- English speaking local guides
- Airfares within South America as
indicated.
Tour excludes:
- Airport
taxes or security taxes
- Tips or
portage charges
For detailed trip
notes, please contact our office
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