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SOUTH AMERICA INDEPTH
27 Days starting from $7,449

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Length: 27 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: INDEPENDENT SOUTH AMERICA
Operator: Globus
Tour Code: ISKA-2008
   
 
About This Tour


Enjoy a 27-day extravaganza that takes you from the depths of the Brazilian Amazon, south through Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, and Buenos Aires, then north to Peru and culminates in Ecuador’s Galápagos. In Manaus, enjoy guided city sightseeing, visit a LOCAL MARKET, and take a “Meeting of the Waters” CRUISE along the chocolate-colored Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões. See them flow side by side for four miles without mixing! Stay at the ECOPARK JUNGLE LODGE inside the Amazonian Rainforest, with jungle walks, canoe explorations, and visits to a MONKEY RESERVE and the Caboclo’s NATIVE AMAZON VILLAGE to learn about traditions, costumes, and culture. The next three nights in Rio give you plenty of free time plus guided city sightseeing and a visit to SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN. Next, fly to IGUASSU FALLS to explore both the Brazilian and Argentine sides before heading to Buenos Aires. Your 3-night stay includes guided city sightseeing and time to discover the “Paris of South America.” Peru is introduced with guided city sightseeing of Lima as well as in Cuzco where you’ll visit the MONASTERY, CATHEDRAL, and SACSAYHUAMAN. In the market town of PISAC, visit with locals and buy some local wares before visiting the Incan fortress of OLLANTAYTAMBO. Next day, a train ride through the Sacred Valley ends in MACHU PICCHU for time to explore the intact fortress. You may even want to walk up to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas. Top off your vacation in Ecuador, featuring Quito guided city sightseeing and five days on Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos. Visit the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION and each day take a naturalist-guided cruise to explore various outlying islands. Island visits include Santa Fé, South Plazas, Punta Carrion, and North Seymour. Keep an eye out for endemic land iguanas, sea lions, marine iguanas, nesting swallow-tailed gulls, giant tortoises, masked boobies, bluefooted boobies, red-billed tropicbirds, frigate birds, and Audubon’s shearwaters—and that’s just on land! In the ocean, you may find sea turtles, Galápagos penguins, rays, and even hammerhead sharks!

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
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  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • SPECIALS

City Highlights
Sightseeing as indicated in itinerary; Welcome wallet and city maps; Local Hosts in each city.

Meals
Buffet breakfast daily, 8 lunches, and 7 dinners.

Hotels:
MANAUS: TROPICAL MANAUS RESORT, The Tropical Manaus situated on the banks of the Rio Negro offers 2 pools, tennis and volley ball courts, beauty parlor, shopping arcade, two restaurants, and several bars.

AMAZON JUNGLE: ECOPARK JUNGLE LODGE, Inside the Amazon Jungle on the Rio Negro, enjoy daily excursions to learn about the flora, fauna and indigenous tribes. Rooms feature private facilities and air-conditioning.

RIO DE JANIERO: EXCELSIOR COBACABANA, The Excelsior Copacabana is located in the very best area of Copacabana, facing the ocean, at one of the most elegant addresses in Rio.

IGUASSU FALLS: BOURBON CATARATAS, Bourbon Cataratas, near Iguassu Falls National Park, offers two pools, a health club, and two restaurants.

BUENOS AIRES: SHERATON LIBERTADOR, The Libertador is close to shopping and nightlife. The Skyline Pool & Health Club is a highlight of the deluxe facility. The top floor offers spectacular views of the city.

LIMA: MELIA LIMA, The Melia Lima is located in the prestigious San Isidro area of Lima and offers all the comforts a discerning guest expects in a home.

CUZCO: HOTEL LIBERTADOR, The Hotel Libertador is located opposite the Temple of the Sun. Enjoy excellent local and international cuisine in the Inti Raymi restaurant while watching spectacular Andean dances.

MACHU PICCHU: SUMAQ HOTEL, The Sumaq Hotel is located at the foot of the Machu Picchu ruins and boasts an Andean health spa, bar, restaurant, and business center.

QUITO: HILTON COLON, The Hilton Colon is located in the heart of the city. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, gym, and sauna.

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS: FINCH BAY HOTEL, The Finch Bay Hotel offers a seaside location surrounded by mangroves. Amenities include a bar, lounge, restaurant, outdoor pool, and Jacuzzi—and beachfront access. All rooms offer twin beds, private facilities, and air-conditioning.
Day 1:
Board your overnight flight.

Day 2:
Manaus. Arrival in Manaus, Brazil; guided city sightseeing.

Day 3:
Manaus–Amazon Jungle. “Meeting of the Waters” cruise.

Day 4:
Amazon Jungle. View exotic wildlife on a jungle tour; visit a Monkey Jungle Reserve and a local community; take a nighttime canoe wildlife ride.

Day 5:
Manaus–Rio. Fly to Rio.

Day 6:
Rio de Janeiro. Guided city sightseeing.

Day 7:
Rio de Janeiro. Guided city sightseeing.

Day 8:
Rio–Iguassu Falls. Fly to Iguassu to see the Brazilian side of Falls.

Day 9:
Iguassu Falls. See the Argentine side of the Falls.

Day 10:
Iguassu Falls–Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fly to Buenos Aires.

Day 11:
Buenos Aires. Guided city sightseeing.

Day 12:
Buenos Aires. Guided city sightseeing.

Day 13:
Buenos Aires–Lima, Peru. Fly to Lima.

Day 14:
Lima. Guided city sightseeing.

Day 15:
Lima–Cuzco. Guided city sightseeing.

Day 16:
Cuzco. Excursion to Pisac and Ollantaytambo.

Day 17:
Cuzco–Machu Picchu–Cuzco. Explore Machu Picchu.

Day 18:
Cuzco–Machu Picchu–Cuzco. Explore Machu Picchu.

Day 19:
Cuzco–Lima. Fly to Lima.

Day 20:
Lima–Quito. Fly to Quito.

Day 21:
Quito. Guided city sightseeing.

Day 22:
Quito–Baltra–Santa Cruz. Fly to Baltra; visit Charles Darwin Research Station.

Day 23:
Santa Fé. Cruise and guided sightseeing.

Day 24:
South Plazas & Punta Carrion. Cruise and guided sightseeing.

Day 25:
North Seymour & Las Bachas. Cruise and guided sightseeing.

Day 26:
Santa Cruz–Baltra–Quito. Fly to Quito.

Day 27:
Quito–US. A morning flight allows for hometown connections.


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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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Sightseeing as indicated in itinerary; Welcome wallet and city maps; Local Hosts in each city.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Book now and take $200 off per couple on any air-inclusive European Low Season Vacations.*

* Book a 2008/2009 Globus Europe Winter air-inclusive vacation on select carriers to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between June 4 and August 31, 2008 for travel commencing between October 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one another or any offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Save up to $600 per stateroom on 2009 Globus River and Small Ship Cruises

Discover an entirely new way to uncover the wonders of the world with river and small ship cruises. From a wine tasting adventure through the vineyards of France to island hopping in the Galapagos Islands, you’re sure to find a Globus river or small ship cruise that speaks to your heart. There’s simply no more peaceful way to sample the charming cities and awe-inspiring sights of Europe, China, Egypt and the Galápagos Islands.

*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $125 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between May 14 and August 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!


Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel?

Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


   
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