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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 GRANDE
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29 DAYS / 28 NIGHTS
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Ideally suited for travellers who want to experience the diversity of South America, El Grande commences in the bustling capital of Santiago before heading to the colourful city of Rio de Janeiro. Bask in the lively atmosphere and amazing views from the hill of Christ the Redeemer, before heading to the natural surrounds of majestic Iguazu falls. Experience the magic of the tango in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires before immersing yourself in a unique wildlife adventure cruise through the Galapagos Islands. Discover the marvels of the ancient Inca civilisation visiting ruins in Cuzco and the famed lost city of Machu Picchu, meet the local villagers and cross the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca. Shop at the colourful witch doctor markets of La Paz, be enchanted by the folk legends and volcanoes of Easter Island and stop by at Papeete on your return to Australia.
Wednesday departures
Day 1:
AUSTRALIA – SANTIAGO
On arrival at Santiago airport, transfer to hotel.
Day 2:
SANTIAGO (B)
Half day city tour of Santiago.
Day 3:
SANTIAGO – RIO DE JANEIRO (B)
Transfer to airport for flight to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Day 4:
RIO DE JANEIRO (B)
Full day tour to Corcovado Hill including the beaches of Rio, Sugarloaf mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Day 5:
RIO DE JANEIRO (B)
Free day to explore the best of Rio.
Day 6:
RIO DE JANEIRO – IGUAZU FALLS (B)
Transfer to airport, flight to Foz de Iguassu. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Half day tour of Brazilian side of the falls.
Day 7:
IGUAZU FALLS – BUENOS AIRES (B)
Visit the Argentinean side of the falls including Devil's Throat. Transfer to Iguazu airport for flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Day 8:
BUENOS AIRES (B, D)
Half day city tour of Buenos Aires. Dinner and floorshow at local Tango house.
Day 9:
BUENOS AIRES (B)
Free day to explore the city.
Day 10:
BUENOS AIRES – QUITO (B)
Transfer to airport for flight to Quito. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Day 11:
QUITO (B)
Full day tour to the famous Otavalo indigenous market and wood carving centre at San Antonio de Ibarra.
Day 12:
QUITO – GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (B, L, D)
Transfer to Quito, fly to Baltra and transfer to dock and board Aida Maria/Eden or similar tourist yachts for the start of five-day cruise.
Day 13-15:
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (B, L, D)
Explore Plazas, Santa Fe, Espa&ntidle;ola, Floreana Islands and the Charles Darwin research centre.
Day 16:
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS – QUITO (B)
Final day Galapagos cruise, flight to Quito. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Day 17:
QUITO – LIMA (B)
Half day tour of Quito, transfer to airport, flight to Lima. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Day 18:
LIMA – CUZCO (B)
Half day city tour of colonial Lima, transfer out to airport, fly to Cuzco. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Day 19:
CUZCO (B, L)
Full day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting the ruins of Ollantaytambo and Pisac and the colourful local market.
Day 20:
CUZCO (B)
Guided half-day tour of the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco.
Day 21:
CUZCO – MACHU PICCHU (B)
Ride the train to Aguas Calientes and be guided through the ruins of Machu Picchu. Stay overnight.
Day 22:
MACHU PICCHU – CUZCO (B)
Free morning to explore the ruins, return by train to Cuzco, transfer to hotel.
Day 23:
CUZCO – PUNO (B, L)
Spectacular bus journey across the altiplano, visiting Inca temples and hot springs on the way to the city of Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Day 24:
PUNO – UROS ISLANDS (B)
Half day tour to visit a local Andean village on the Uros Islands.
Day 25:
PUNO – LA PAZ (B)
Full day crossing of Lake Titicaca from Puno to La Paz onboard a catamaran cruise ship. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Day 26:
LA PAZ (B)
Half day tour of the Bolivian capital including a typical Indian market and the rock formations at Moon Valley.
Day 27:
LA PAZ – SANTIAGO (B)
Transfer to hotel to airport for flight to Santiago. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Day 28:
SANTIAGO – EASTER ISLAND (B)
Transfer to airport for flight to Easter Island. Transfer to hotel and guided tour of the north coast of the island.
Day 29:
EASTER ISLAND – PAPEETE (B)
Full day tour of the south coast of the island including temples, beaches and the famous Moai statues. Transfer to airport. Flight to Papeete and transfer to hotel.
Day 30-31:
PAPEETE – SYDNEY (B)
Transfer to airport, continue flight to Australia.
Tour includes:
- Economy class travel ex MEL/SYD/BNE
- Accommodation at approved hotels with private facilities
- Meals as indicated (B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner
- Yacht, catamaran, train and bus fares specified
- Sightseeing, excursions & transfers with bilingual guides
- LAND ONLY (Excludes internal flights)
Tour excludes:
- Airport or security taxes
- Tips or portage charges.
For detailed trip
notes, please contact our office
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