Go Andes South America Holiday Specialists 2019/20 brochure by lunatrix

South America Holiday Specialists 2019/2020

For more information, a detailed holiday itinerary document, to tailor these holidays or to book please get in touch with our friendly specialists Call: 01233 501 034, Visit: www.goandes.com, Email: info@goandes.com

Dear Traveller,

Welcome to Go Andes We believe that travel should be more than just “a holiday”, it should be an immersive and rewarding experience that excites, educates, and empowers; providing you with memories you will cherish forever. South America contains some of the most iconic destinations in the world, and we believe it is a fascinating travel destination where holidays are far greater than the sum of their parts. We are privileged that our team have all had the opportunity to either live or travel in South America, and our passion is to share our knowledge and expertise through our holidays. Here you will find a selection of our suggested South America holidays that have been carefully designed to ensure you see the best sights and have wonderful and memorable experiences along the way. We appreciate holidays to South America are often a once-in-a-lifetime trip and everybody has their own travel wishes and personal requirements, so we believe it is important that you get the holiday you want rather than a rigid itinerary from a catalogue. We pride ourselves on being able to offer flexible tailor-made holidays and a personal service, and all our holidays, including those in this brochure, can be tailored for you – just ask. Journey with us and embark on a fabulous and exhilarating South America holiday adventure! Maria Lillie, Director, Go Andes

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Our Destinations Why Choose Us? How We Work Peru Ecuador & Galápagos Argentina Chile Bolivia Testimonials

Our Destinations We specialise in holidays to the countries that form the Andes region of South America, an area steeped in history, culture, wildlife and cuisine and home to some of the most iconic sights and spectacular scenery in the world. Discover South America with us, discover our destinations:

Ecuador Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands are a unique destination with incredible scenery and wildlife, whilst the mainland is home to the historic cities of Quito and Cuenca and diverse landscapes including volcanic Andean mountains and the Amazon rainforest.

Peru Peru is an incredibly rich and rewarding country to visit with so much to see and do. Admire the wildlife of the Amazon rainforest, explore lost civilisations in the undiscovered north, be overwhelmed at the beauty of the Colca Canyon and discover the land of the Inca in Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Chile Chile is home to an astonishing variety of beautiful scenery from the salt lakes and lunar landscapes of the Atacama Desert to the snowy peaks of Patagonia. This epic landscape is enhanced by some of the finest accommodation in South America.

Bolivia Bolivia is possibly South America’s best kept secret, an undiscovered land where you can find off-the-beaten-track adventures, warm and welcoming people and, in the altiplano region, some of the most incredibly scenic landscapes in the world.

Argentina Discover the end of the world at Tierra del Fuego, go ice-trekking over the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier, sample the culture and cuisine of Buenos Aires at a tango show, and be over-awed by one of nature’s great wonders at the Iguazu Falls – Argentina truly is an enticing and exciting travel destination.

Why Choose Us? South America Specialists

100% Tailor Made

Travel with Confidence

✔ We really are experts for South America, we offer no other destination.

✔ We are tailor made specialists for South America, all our holidays are flexible.

✔ We are members of the Travel Trust Association, so your holiday is 100% financially protected.

✔ All our friendly team are either from or have travelled extensively in South America.

✔ We design unique holidays to suit your interests, wishes and requirements.

✔ We share our passion, experiences and knowledge to create fantastic holidays.

✔ Travel at your own pace, stay in your preferred style of accommodation, discover South America the right way.

✔ We are an ATOLholder. All our flightinclusive holidays booked in the UK are ATOLprotected. ✔ We provide you contact details of our South America guides and our 24-hour UK emergency customer support number for your peace of mind.

OUR HOLIDAYS ✔ A blend of private transfers and travel with a mix of shared small group and private excursions. Fully private is also available. ✔ We escort you through your entire holiday without herding you – just relax and enjoy your trip. ✔ Transfers, travel, accommodation, English-speaking guides, tours and entry fees are all included so there are no hidden surprises.

Discover South America with Go Andes how we work

We are passionate about travel in South America. Join us on your dream holiday, create cherished memories forever, and discover what this incredible destination has to offer…

✔ Choose one of our suggested holidays or contact our friendly team for inspiration or to discuss your specific interests and holiday wishes. ✔ We craft a tailor made itinerary for you, expertly prepared to suit your wishes, pace of travel, accommodation style, budget and so on. ✔ If this isn’t quite right we listen to your feedback, tweak the holiday again, and continue this until we have your perfect holiday.

Best Time to Visit Peru The best time to visit the Andes region including Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca is during the dry season which runs from late March / early April to late October / early November. The Amazon is hot and humid all year round, while the coastal regions including Lima and Paracas are mild in temperature for most of the year, hotter in the summer months from December to February, and experience minimal rain. Peak season is July and August when tourist sights are at their busiest and hotels can become booked up many months in advance. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

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Facts

Peru

• Currency Nuevo Sol (PEN)

• Capital Lima

• Official Language Spanish is the official language, Quechua and Aymara are co-official languages

• Time Difference GMT -5 hours • Flying Time from UK 12.5 hours (Lima)

Peru, land of the Inca, is a country of discovery and adventure, steeped in history, iconic archaeology, beautiful wildlife and stunning scenery. Peru stretches from the Pacific ocean over the Andes mountains and into the Amazon jungle, and this geographic diversity has created a fabulous fusion of culture and cuisine, and a fascinating holiday destination. In our opinion, if you only ever visit one country in South America, make it Peru, as it truly encompasses the best of South America.

Highlights of Peru

Mindo

Colombia

1 Lima: Peru’s capital city is an enticing blend of modern chic and ancient history. During the day explore 2000 year-old pyramids and the historic centre, while in the evening enjoy exquisite cuisine in the culinary capital of the Americas. 2M achu Picchu: The sight of the emblematic and iconic Machu Picchu emerging from the clouds never fails to disappoint, and a visit to this UNESCO World Heritage site is a highlight of South America. 3 Cusco & the Sacred Valley: Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire, is a wonderful city full of temples, art galleries, churches and markets. The Sacred Valley leads to Machu Picchu and contains fabulous Inca ruins and traditional villages. 4 Lake Titicaca: Straddling the border between Peru and Bolivia is Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. The floating Uros Islands, Isla Taquile and the funerary towers at Sillustani are the key sights. 5 Arequipa & the Colca Canyon: The colonial “white city” of Arequipa houses the beautiful Santa Catalina monastery. In the Colca Canyon condors can be spotted gliding effortlessly through this stunning landscape. 6 The Peruvian Amazon: Peru’s Amazon contains an incredible diversity of mammals, reptiles, birds and wildlife as well as some wonderful jungle lodges. Choose from Manú or Tambopata near Cusco, or enjoy an Amazon cruise to spot the mysterious pink dolphins through the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve from Iquitos in the north. 7 Paracas & Nazca: The delightful coastal town of Paracas is the departure point for boat excursions to the Islas Ballestas to spot sea lions, dolphins and seabirds. The iconic and enigmatic Nazca Lines are nearby. 8 Northern Peru - Chan Chan & Sipán: Peru’s undiscovered north is home to historic treasures including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chan Chan the largest adobe city in the world, the tomb of the Lord of Sipán and the Valley of the Pyramids. 9 Kuelap & Gocta Falls: Kuelap Fortress rivals Machu Picchu in terms of scale and grandeur yet receives only a fraction of the visitors. The Gocta Waterfall, one of the world’s highest at over 700 metres, was only discovered in 2005.

Ecuador

Northern Beaches

Pacaya Samiria 9

Chachapoyas

Chiclayo 8

Iquitos

Brazil

Trujillo

Peru Manú Puerto Maldonado 1 LIMA Machu 2 Tambopata Picchu 3 Cusco 7 Paracas Nazca Colca Canyon

Lake Titicaca 4

Bolivia

Arequipa

Chile

Inca Empire 10 days Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu Days 1-2: Lima, explore Miraflores, Days 3-5: Cusco, free time and Cusco Inca city tour, Day 6: Sacred Valley full day excursion visiting Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, Day 7: Machu Picchu tour, Day 8: Free day in Cusco, Day 9: Return to Lima, Day 10: Depart. Included: • hotels (9nts) • travel & flights in Peru • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily & 2 lunches.

Lima, Cusco & Inca Trail Experience 10 days Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Day 2: Fly to Cusco, Day 3: Cusco city tour, Day 4: Full day Sacred Valley tour to Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, Days 5-8: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Day 9: Return to Lima, Day 10: Depart. Included: • hotels (6nts) • camping (3nts) • travel & flights in Peru • transfers • excursions • Inca Trail to Machu Picchu • permits & entry fees • Englishspeaking guides • breakfast daily, 5 lunches & 3 evening meals.

10 days:

from £1,395pp

10 days:

from £1,499pp

Departures:

daily

Departures:

daily (except February)

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with shared small-group excursions.

Inca Trail Permits: We reserve these for you. Permits are limited to 500 per day and are issued on a first-come-first-served basis so we recommend you book at least 6 months in advance of travelling to avoid missing out. If the Inca Trail is fully booked you can replace with the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu for a small supplement.

Pure Peru 19 days Lima / Paracas / Islas Ballestas / Nazca / Arequipa / Colca Canyon / Lake Titicaca / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Amazon Jungle Our Pure Peru itinerary visits all of the regions of Peru: Pacific coast, Andes mountains, and Amazon rainforest. This epic 19 day journey is the ultimate holiday to all of the best and most famous sights Peru has to offer.

Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Day 2: Lima city tour, Day 3: Travel to Paracas, Day 4: Boat tour to Islas Ballestas, dune-buggy excursion, Day 5: Optional Nazca Lines flight, Day 6: Free day in Arequipa, Day 7: Travel into the incredible Colca Canyon, Day 8: Colca Canyon excursion to Condor viewpoint, Day 9: Boat tour to the floating Uros Islands of Lake Titicaca, tour Sillustani funerary towers, Day 10: Travel to Cusco, visiting the Inca ruins of Raqchi, Day 11: Free day in Cusco, Day 12: Cusco city tour, Day 13: Full day Sacred Valley tour visiting Inca sites of Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, Day 14: Machu Picchu tour, Day 15: Free day in Cusco, Days 16-18: Amazon jungle experience, Day 19: Depart.

Included: • hotels (16nts) • Posada or Refugio Amazonas Lodge (2nts) • travel & flights in Peru • transfers • excursions • entry fees • Englishspeaking guides • breakfast daily, 4 lunches & 3 evening meals. The Nazca Lines flight is optional and not included.

19 days:

from £2,595pp

Departures:

daily

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

Jungle Experience 12 days

Canyons and Andes 14 days

Lima / Amazon Jungle / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu

Lima / Arequipa / Colca Canyon / Lake Titicaca / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu

Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Day 2: Lima city tour, Days 3-5: Tambopata Amazon jungle experience, Days 6-7: Explore Cusco, including Cusco city tour, Day 8: Full day Sacred Valley tour visiting Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, Day 9: Machu Picchu tour, Day 10: Free day Cusco, Day 11: Return to Lima, Day 12: Depart. Included: • hotels (9nts) • Posada or Refugio Amazonas Lodge (2nts) • travel & flights in Peru • transfers • excursions • entry fees • Englishspeaking guides • breakfast daily, 3 lunches & 2 evening meals.

Included: • hotels (13nts) • travel & flights in Peru • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 1 evening meal.

12 days:

from £1,950pp

14 days:

from £1,880pp

Departures:

daily

Departures:

daily

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

Days 1-2: Lima, city tour, Day 3: Fly to Arequipa, Day 4: Free day in Arequipa, Days 5-6: Tour the Colca Canyon, Day 7: Lake Titicaca boat tour to floating Uros Islands, tour to visit Sillustani, Day 8: Travel to Cusco, visit Raqchi Inca ruins, Day 9: Cusco city tour, Day 10: Sacred Valley excursion visiting Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, Day 11: Machu Picchu, Day 12: Free day in Cusco, Day 13: Return to Lima, Day 14: Depart.

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

Pacific to the Andes 16 days

Undiscovered Northern Peru

Lima / Paracas / Islas Ballestas / Nazca / Arequipa / Colca Canyon / Lake Titicaca / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu

10 days

Days 1-2: Arrive, Lima city tour, Day 3: Travel to Paracas, Day 4: Islas Ballestas boat tour, dune-buggy excursion, Day 5: Optional Nazca Lines flight, Day 6: Arequipa free day, Days 7-8: Colca Canyon excursion, Day 9: Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands and Sillustani tour, Day 10: Travel to Cusco, visit Raqchi Inca ruins, Days 11-12: Cusco, Cusco city tour, Day 13: Sacred Valley tour to Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, Day 14: Machu Picchu tour, Days 15-16: Return to Lima and depart. Included: • hotels (15nts) • travel & flights in Peru • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 2 evening meals. The Nazca Lines flight is optional and not included.

Lima / Trujillo / Chan Chan / Chiclayo / Sipan / Chachapoyas / Kuelap / Gocta Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Day 2: Fly to Trujillo, explore the city, Day 3: Tour to the pyramids of the of the Temple of the Moon and Sun, and the UNESCO site of Chan Chan, Day 4: Travel to Chiclayo, Day 5: Full day tour to Rajada pyramid, the famous Royal Tombs museum, and the Valley of the Pyramids, Day 6: Travel to Chachapoyas, Day 7: Tour the incredible fortress of Kuelap, Day 8: Visit Gocta Waterfall, Day 9: Return to Lima, Day 10: Depart. Included: • hotels (9nts) • travel & flights in Peru • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily & 2 lunches.

16 days:

from £1,995pp

10 days:

from £1,820pp

Departures:

daily

Departures:

daily

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

Peru Adventure 15 days

Inca Empire & Lake Titicaca

Lima / Amazon Jungle / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

12 days

Day 1: Arrive, Day 2: Lima city tour, Days 3-5: Amazon jungle lodge and excursions, Day 6: Cusco city tour, Day 7: Sacred Valley tour to Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, Day 8: Free time in Cusco, Days 9-12: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Day 13: Free day in Cusco, Day 14: Return to Lima, Day 15: Depart. Included: • hotels (9nts) • Posada or Refugio Amazonas Lodge (2nts) • camping (3nts) • travel & flights in Peru • transfers • excursions • Inca Trail to Machu Picchu • permits & entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 7 lunches & 5 evening meals.

Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Lake Titicaca Day 1: Arrive in Peru, Day 2: Free time in Lima, Days 3-4: Fly to the Andes and free time in Cusco, Day 5: Cusco city tour, Day 6: Excursion through Sacred Valley of the Inca visiting Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, Day 7: Machu Picchu, Day 8: Free day in Cusco, Day 9: Tour from Cusco to Lake Titicaca visiting Raqchi Inca ruin, Day 10: Lake Titicaca boat tour to floating Uros Islands, Day 11: Return to Lima, Day 12: Depart. Included: • hotels (11nts) • travel & flights in Peru • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily & 2 lunches.

15 days:

from £2,180pp

12 days:

from £1,595pp

Departures:

daily (except February)

Departures:

daily

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with shared small-group excursions.

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

Trekking in Peru Peru is blessed with magnificent Andean scenery, traditional culture, and iconic archaeological ruins, and this makes it a wonderful place to go trekking. These trek options all start / end in Cusco, and can be added to any of our Peru holidays:

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

The official Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, one of the greatest walks in the world. Trek along the Trail for three full days, passing many other Inca ruins, before arriving at Machu Picchu on the morning of Day 4 to tour the site.

An alternative trek to Machu Picchu and a great option if Inca Trail permits are sold out or for those looking to avoid the crowds on the official Inca Trail.

Rainbow Mountain Hike Explore staggeringly beautiful rural landscapes.

Length: 4 days

Length: 1 day

Difficulty: Moderate

Departures: Daily (except February)

Departures: Daily

Departures: March - November only

Accommodation: 3 nights camping

Accommodation: 2 nights camping, 1 night hotel

Price: from £180pp

Price: to add to your holiday from: £320pp to book by itself: £650pp

Price: from £699pp

Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Trek to Choquequirao

A great option for those who don’t fancy the full Inca Trail. Trek on part of the Inca Trail route on Day 1, before visiting Machu Picchu on Day 2.

Trek to this fabulous Inca ruin, similar in size and grandeur to Machu Picchu, hidden in the cloud forests of the Peruvian Andes.

Length: 2 days

Length: 4 days

Difficulty: Easy

Difficulty: Moderate

Departures: Daily (except February)

Departures: Daily

Accommodation: 1 night hotel

Accommodation: 3 nights camping

Price: to add to your holiday from: £280pp to book by itself: £570pp

Price: from £620pp (min. 4 people)

Trek Testimonial “We thoroughly enjoyed our Inca trek and could recommend it for anyone. It was such a huge sense of achievement when you got to the Sun Gate and could see Machu Picchu in the distance. That memory and feeling will stay with me for a long time.” Mr Nick Tripp.

Best Time to Visit Ecuador and the Galápagos The Galápagos Islands are a year-round destination with two distinct seasons: a dry season from late June until December when the sea-mammals and land-birds are more active and water temperatures for swimming and snorkelling can be cooler, and a warm season from January to late May when the weather and waters are warmer with a slightly higher chance of rainfall. From August to October the seas can be slightly more choppy than the rest of the year. On the mainland the rolling valleys of the Andes including around Quito can create microclimates, but expect spring-like conditions, whilst the Amazon region it is hot and humid all year around.

ECUADOR & GALÁPAGOS Ecuador is a vibrant destination that includes the Amazon basin, volcanic peaks in the Andes and with a rich colonial history and fabulous architecture. One thousand kilometres away from the mainland the Galápagos Islands are world-renowned with wondrous volcanic landscapes, paradise beaches and crystalclear ocean bays waiting to be explored. There is fantastic wildlife including Darwin’s finches, flamingos, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies and much more. Explore the islands either by land or on a cruise and be rewarded with an experience to remember.

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Facts • Currency US Dollar (USD) • Official Language Spanish • Capital Quito

• Time Difference GMT -5 hours (GMT -6hours in the Galápagos) • Flying Time from UK 15 hours (Quito, via Madrid or Amsterdam)

Highlights of Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands 1 Quito & Northern Highlands: Quito’s historic centre is packed with colonial monuments, churches, beautiful architecture and Andean views. The northern highlands are also home to the famous craft market at Otavalo and Mindo Cloud Forest for fabulous birdwatching. 2 Central Ecuador: Soak up the scenery of Cotopaxi National Park and the snow-capped peaks in the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Ride the famous “Devil’s Nose Train” and relax for a few days in colonial haciendas and cosy mountain lodges to appreciate the view. 3 The Ecuadorian Amazon: The Amazon covers almost half of Ecuador with the highlight being the Yasuní National Park, a beautiful and biodiverse habitat with excellent wildlife watching and fabulous lodge accommodation. 4 Southern Ecuador: Explore some of Ecuador’s most historic sites including the Inca ruin of Ingapirca and the UNESCO World Heritage colonial city of Cuenca. Cajas National Park offers a paradise for nature lovers. 5G alápagos Islands: Visit the islands either on an overland tour or a cruise and get up close and personal with the iconic creatures that make their home here – giant tortoises, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, iguanas and much much more.

Genovesa

Isabela Fernandina

Santiago Santa Cruz

Colombia

Santa Fe San Cristobal Floreana Española

Mindo Mindo

The Galapagos Islands

Otavalo QUITO

Cotopaxi

Avenue of Volcanoes

Quilotoa Riobamba Guayaquil

Baños

Yasuni National Park

Ecuador

5 Cajas 4 Cuenca National Park

Peru

Galápagos Island Hopping

A Taste of Ecuador

9 days

Quito / Galápagos Islands / Guayaquil

Quito / Otavalo / Cotopaxi / Cuenca / Cajas National Park / Guayaquil

Days 1-2: Quito, Day 3: Fly to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos, visit El Chato tortoise reserve and Charles Darwin Research Station, Day 4: Travel to Isabela Island and explore Tintoreras Islet, Day 5: Sierra Negra volcano hike, Isabela Island, Day 6: Santa Cruz Island bay tour, spot sea lions at La Loberia, visit Las Grietas, Day 7: Explore Floreana Island, Day 8: Return to Ecuador mainland, Day 9: Depart. Included: • Ecuador mainland hotels (3nts) • Galápagos lodges (5nts) • travel & flights in Ecuador & Galápagos • transfers • excursions • entry fees* • INGALA Galapagos Control Card • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily & 2 lunches.

9 days:

from £2,270pp

Departures:

daily

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with shared small-group excursions.

Days 1-2: Quito, Day 3: Visit the famous Otavalo artesan craft market and Cuicocha Lake, Day 4: Excursion to see the stunning Cotopaxi volcano, Day 5: Devil’s Nose Railway and Tour the Inca ruins of Ingapirca, Day 6: Tour through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Cuenca, Day 7: Visit the beautiful towns of Gualaceo and Chordeleg, Day 8: Excursion to Cajas National Park and Toreadora Lake, Day 9: Depart. Included: • hotels (8nts) • travel in Ecuador • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily.

9 days:

from £1,490pp

Departures:

daily

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers and excursions.

Ecuador & Galápagos Wildlife 8 days

Highlights of Ecuador & Galápagos 14 days

Quito / Galápagos Islands Cruise / Guayaquil

Quito / Mindo Cloud Forest / Quilotoa / Cotopaxi / Galápagos Islands Cruise / Guayaquil

Days 1-2: Quito, Days 3-7: Fly to Galápagos, choose from two stunning 5-day Galápagos cruises: Western Islands Cruise visits Santa Cruz Island, Tintoreras Islet, Isabela Island and Fernandina Island; Eastern Islands Cruise visits Santa Cruz Island, Floreana Island, Española Island and San Cristobal Island; return to Ecuador mainland, Day 8: Depart. Included: • hotels (3nts) • cruise (4nts) • travel & flights in Ecuador & the Galápagos • transfers • excursions • English-speaking guides • entry fees* • breakfast daily & all meals on the cruise • INGALA Control Card.

8 days: Departures:

Days 1-3: Quito city tour, free time to explore, Days 4-6: Birdwatching in Mindo cloud forest, Day 7: Quilotoa Lake, Day 8: Cotopaxi National Park, Days 9-13: Fly to Galápagos, choose from two 5-day cruises: Western Islands Cruise or Eastern Islands Cruise; return to mainland, Day 14: Depart. Included: • hotels (7nts) • Bellavista Cloud Forest lodge (2nts) • cruise (4nts) • travel & flights in Ecuador & the Galápagos • transfers • excursions • English-speaking guides • entry fees* • breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 3 evening meals & all meals on the cruise • INGALA Control Card.

from £2,845pp

14 days:

from £3,720pp

Weekly on Tuesdays

Departures:

Weekly on Wednesdays

Galápagos Cruise Vessel: Archipel I or Archipel II (16-passengers + crew)

Options:

We offer a range of Galápagos cruises.

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with small-group excursions.

We offer a range of Galápagos cruises.

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with small-group excursions.

Machu Picchu and Galápagos 15 days

Amazon and Galápagos

Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Quito / Galápagos Islands Cruise / Guayaquil

Quito / Amazon Napo Wildlife Center / Galápagos Islands / Guayaquil

Days 1-2: Arrive in Lima, explore Miraflores, Day 3: Fly to Cusco, Day 4: Cusco city tour, Day 5: Full day excursion through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Day 6: Machu Picchu tour, Day 7: Day at leisure in Cusco, Days 8-9: Fly to Quito, explore this historical city, Days 10-14: Fly to Galápagos, choose from two 5-day cruises: Western Islands Cruise visits Santa Cruz, Isabela and Fernandina Islands; Eastern Islands Cruise visits Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española and San Cristobal Islands; return to mainland, Day 15: Depart. Included: • hotels (10nts) • cruise (4nts) • travel & flights in Peru, Ecuador & Galápagos • international flight Peru to Ecuador • transfers • excursions • English-speaking guides • entry fees* • breakfast daily, 5 lunches & 4 evening meals • INGALA Control Card.

Days 1-2: Arrive and Quito city tour, Days 3-6: Napo Wildlife Center Amazon rainforest tour, return to Quito, Days 7-11: Choose from two stunning 5-day Galápagos cruises: Option 1 visit the central & eastern islands of Santa Cruz, Santiago, Bartolome, North Seymour, Mosquera Islet, South Plaza & San Cristobal; Option 2 visit central & southern islands of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Fe & Santa Cruz; return to Ecuador mainland, Day 12: Depart Included: • hotels (4nts) • Napo Wildlife Center lodge (3nts) • cruise (4nts) • travel & flights in Ecuador & Galápagos • transfers • excursions • Englishspeaking guides • entry fees* • breakfast daily, 5 lunches & 7 evening meals • INGALA Control Card.

15 days:

from £4,350pp

12 days:

from £3,995pp

Departures:

Weekly on Tuesdays

Departures:

Fortnightly on Saturdays & Wednesdays

Galápagos Cruise Vessel: Archipel I or Archipel II (16-passengers + crew)

Galápagos Cruise Vessel: Treasure of the Galápagos (16-passengers + crew)

Options:

We offer a range of Galápagos cruises.

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with small-group excursions.

12 days

We offer a range of Galápagos cruises.

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with small-group excursions.

Galápagos Cruises

Nemo I Guests: 14 Class: Mid-Range Cruise Length Options: 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15 days Price: from £1,220pp

Galápagos Seaman Journey Guests: 16 Class: Superior Cruise Length Options: 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15 days Price: from £1,890pp

Sea Star Journey Guests: 16 Class: Luxury Cruise Length Options: 5, 6, 10, 11, 15 days Price: from £3,390pp

Archipel I & II Guests: 16 Class: Superior Cruise Length Options: 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15 days Price: from £1,440pp

Ocean Spray Guests: 16 Class: Luxury Cruise Length Options: 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15 days Price: from £2,495pp

Isabela II Guests: 40 Class: Luxury Cruise Length Options: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 days Price: from £2,580pp

Treasure of Galápagos Guests: 16 Class: Superior Cruise Length Options: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 days Price: from £2,490pp

Petrel Guests: 16 Class: Luxury Cruise Length Options: 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15 days Price: from £2,495pp

Santa Cruz II Guests: 90 Class: Luxury Cruise Length Options: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 days Price: from £2,750pp

Galápagos Odyssey Guests: 16 Class: Superior Cruise Length Options: 5, 6, 10, 11, 15 days Price: from £2,490pp

Camila Guests: 16 Class: Luxury Cruise Length Options: 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15 days Price: from £2,495pp

La Pinta Guests: 48 Class: Luxury Cruise Length Options: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 days Price: from £3,360pp

Included: • Galápagos cruise • transfers in the Galápagos • Galápagos excursions with an English-speaking naturalist guide • INGALA Galápagos Transit Control Card • all meals during the cruise including free water, tea & coffee. *The Galapagos National Park Entry Fee (US$100, subject to change) is not included and is payable on arrival in Galapagos.

Best Time of Year to Visit Argentina Patagonia and the Lake District are best visited during South America’s summer months from October to March when the weather is milder, the plants are in bloom, and the seasonal migratory wildlife active. The remainder of Argentina is a yearround destination, although parts of northern Argentina can become very hot during the peak of the summer from December to February. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

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• Time Difference GMT -3 hours

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• Flying Time from UK 14 hours (Buenos Aires)

• Capital Buenos Aires

Argentina Culture, history, wildlife, beautiful landscapes and fantastic cuisine: Argentina has it all. Admire some of the most stunning natural wonders of South America such as Iguazu Falls and Perito Moreno Glacier, and a rich cultural heritage with the tango in Buenos Aires and the “gaucho” culture of the pampas. Also be thrilled by the stunning scenery in Patagonia and the northern altiplano. Enjoy all of this served up with world-famous wine and an iconic steak... Welcome to Argentina.

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Highlights of Argentina: 1 Buenos Aires & the Pampas: Immerse yourself in the culture and history of South America’s most exciting capital with a tango show and a visit to La Boca. The pampas are only a two-hour drive away, stay in a traditional Estancia to discover the traditional life of the gauchos.

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2 Iguazu Falls & Ibera Wetlands: Over 250 individual falls form the Iguazu Falls, the largest waterfall system in the world, and visits to this natural wonder are not to be missed. The Ibera Wetlands nearby are fascinating for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

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3A rgentine Northwest: This altiplano region is known for its stunning multi-coloured valleys, barren salt lakes and deserts. A wonderfully rich blend of historic ruins, breath-taking scenery and colonial architecture. 4 Mendoza & Wine Region: Mendoza is the thriving heart of Argentina’s fabulous wine district. Stay in luxury boutique wine-hotels and sample the Andean scenery and the fabulous food and wine of this region.

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5 Lake District: From the town of Bariloche on the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake explore the mountains, volcanoes, lakes, the national park and the endless scenic beauty that make up the Argentine Lake District.

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6 Patagonia: The highlights of this remote and beautiful region include Perito Moreno Glacier and the hiking trails of El Chalten, Valdes Peninsular for whale-watching, and Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia at “the end of the world”.

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Taste of Argentina: Glaciers & Waterfalls 9 days

Classic Argentina: Glaciers, Wine & Waterfalls 11 days

Buenos Aires / El Calafate in Patagonia / Iguazu Falls

Buenos Aires / El Calafate in Patagonia / Mendoza / Iguazu Falls

Day 1: Arrive, Day 2: Buenos Aires city tour, Day 3: Tango show and dinner, Day 4: Fly to Patagonia, Day 5: Visit Perito Moreno glacier on a cruise, Day 6: Free day in Patagonia, Day 7: Fly north to Iguazu, Day 8: Visit Iguazu Falls in Argentina, Day 9: Visit Iguazu Falls in Brazil, depart. Included: • hotels (8nts) • travel & flights in Argentina & Brazil • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 1 evening meal.

Included: • hotels (10nts) • travel & flights in Argentina & Brazil • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 1 evening meal.

9 days:

from £1,895pp

11 days:

from £2,870pp

Departures:

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Departures:

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Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

Day 1: Arrive, Day 2: Buenos Aires city tour, Day 3: Tango show and dinner, Day 4: Fly to Patagonia, Day 5: Visit Perito Moreno glacier on a cruise, Day 6: Free day in Patagonia, Days 7-8: Fly north to Mendoza and explore Argentina’s wine region, Day 9: Fly to Iguazu, Day 10: Visit Iguazu Falls in Argentina, Day 11: Visit Iguazu Falls in Brazil, depart.

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

Northwest Argentina & Iguazu 12 days

Argentina: Patagonia & Lake District 13 days

Buenos Aires / Salta / Cafayate / Purmamarca / Iguazu Falls

Buenos Aires / Bariloche / El Calafate / Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego / Buenos Aires

Day 1: Arrive, Day 2: Buenos Aires city tour, Day 3: Fly to Salta, Salta city tour, Day 4: Journey to Cafayate, Day 5: Day at leisure in wine resort, Day 6: Winery tour, return to Salta, Day 7: Visit pre-Inca site of Santa Rosa de Tastil, Salinas Grandes salt flats and “Seven Colours Hill” at Purmamarca, Day 8: Quebrada de Humahuaca, return to Salta, Day 9: Fly to Iguazu, Day 10: Visit Iguazu Falls in Argentina, Day 11: Visit Iguazu Falls in Brazil, fly to Buenos Aires, Day 12: Depart. Included: • hotels (11nts) • travel & flights in Argentina & Brazil • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily.

Day 1: Arrive, Day 2: Buenos Aires city tour, tango show and dinner, Day 3: Fly to Lake District, Day 4: Bariloche and Lakes tour, Day 5: Free time in Bariloche, Day 6: Fly to El Calafate, Day 7: Visit Perito Moreno glacier on a cruise, Day 8: Free time in El Calafate, Day 9: Fly to Ushuaia, Day 10: Choose Tierra del Fuego National Park tour or Beagle Channel cruise to spot penguins, Day 11: Return to Buenos Aires, Day 12: Full day pampas estancia excursion, Day 13: Depart. Included: • hotels (12nts) • travel & flights in Argentina • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 1 evening meal.

12 days:

from £2,430pp

13 days:

from £2,395pp

Departures:

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Departures:

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Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with shared small-group excursions.

Cruise Patagonia: Tierra del The Best of Peru & Argentina Fuego & Cape Horn 17 days 14 days Santiago / Torres del Paine National Park / Australis Patagonia Cruise to Cape Horn / Tierra del Fuego / El Calafate / Buenos Aires

Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Buenos Aires / Iguazu Falls

Day 1: Santiago, Days 2-4: Fly to Patagonia, enjoy 3 nights inclusive excursions package in Torres del Paine National Park, Days 5-8: Australis cruise through Patagonia to Cape Horn, Day 9: Ushuaia, Day 10: Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, Day 11: El Calafate, Day 12: Visit Perito Moreno glacier on a cruise, Day 13: Day at leisure in El Calafate, Day 14: Fly to Buenos Aires, Day 15: Buenos Aires city tour, Day 16: Tango show and dinner, Day 17: Depart.

Day 1: Arrive in Peru, Day 2: Day at leisure in Lima, Days 3-4: Fly to the Andes and free time in Cusco, Day 5: Cusco city tour, Day 6: Full day excursion through Sacred Valley to Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, Day 7: Machu Picchu tour, Day 8: Cusco, Day 9: Fly to Buenos Aires, Day 10: Buenos Aires city tour, Day 11: Evening tango show and dinner, Day 12: Fly to Iguazu, Day 13: Visit Iguazu Falls in Argentina, Day 14: Visit Iguazu Falls in Brazil, depart.

Included: • hotels (9nts) • Lodge in Torres del Paine National Park (3nts) • Australis cruise (4nts) • travel & flights in Chile & Argentina • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 6 lunches & 8 evening meals. 17 days:

from £4,580pp

14 days:

from £2,450pp

Departures:

Bi-weekly (September to March only)

Departures:

daily

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with shared small-group excursions.

Included: • hotels (13nts) • travel & flights in Peru, Argentina & Brazil • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 1 evening meal.

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

Best Time of Year to Visit Chile Patagonia and the Lake District are best visited during South America’s summer months from October to March when the weather is milder, the plants are in bloom, and the seasonal migratory wildlife active. The remainder of Chile including Easter Island is a year-round destination, although parts of northern Chile such as the Atacama desert can become very hot and are best visited during the spring. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

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• Time Difference GMT -3 hours in summer GMT -4 hours in winter • Flying Time from UK 14.5 hours (Santiago)

Chile Chile stretches north from Cape Horn at the very tip of South America through the beautiful fiords, mountain peaks and glaciers of Patagonia, the lakes and volcanoes of the Lake District, and the rolling valleys of the wine-growing region around Santiago, before reaching the scorched landscapes of the Atacama desert. The scenery is unbeatable and this, along with some of the finest hotel choices in South America, make Chile a stunning holiday destination.

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Highlights of Chile: 1 Santiago & Vineyards: Santiago, nestled in the foothills of the Andes, is home to some of Chile’s most iconic vineyards offering tasting tours in the famous Maipo Valley. The cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar are nearby.

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2 Atacama Desert: Enjoy the endless lunar landscapes, salt lagoons, sand dunes, volcanoes, flamingos and geysers of the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world. The views of the night sky are incomparable. 3 Lake District: Experience the scenic beauty of the Chilean Lake District landscape. Lakes, rivers, forests and volcano peaks make this region a wonder to explore, the perfect destination for relaxation and scenic beauty. 4 Chiloe & Carretera Austral: Jesuit churches, pastoral landscapes and wildlife, including penguins, give Chiloe a wonderful charm. The road journey along the Carretera Austral is one of the best in the world through pristine landscapes.

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5P atagonia: The wild and barren Patagonia region, home to granite peaks, glaciers and fiords, is one of the last remaining frontiers. Torres del Paine is the most popular destination and there is an excellent choice of lodge accommodation. 6 Easter Island: Easter Island or Rapa Nui is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, best known for its monumental enigmatic giant stone “moai” statues, built centuries ago and still shrouded in mystery.

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Wonders of Chile 12 days

Highlights of Chile 15 days

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Santiago / Valparaiso / Atacama Desert / Lake District / Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia

Day 1: Santiago city tour, Days 2-4: Fly to Atacama desert and tour Mars and Moon valleys, salt flats and Tatio Geysers, Days 5-6: Fly to Lake District and visit Petrohue Falls, Day 7: Chiloe Island excursion, Day 8: Fly to Patagonia, Day 9: Balmaceda and Serrano glacier cruise, Day 10: Torres del Paine National Park, Day 11: Return to Santiago, Day 12: Depart. Included: • hotels (11nts) • travel & flights in Chile • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily & 3 lunches.

Day 1: Santiago city tour, Day 2: Valparaiso tour, Days 3-5: Fly to Atacama desert, visit Mars and Moon valleys, Meñiques and Miscanti lagoons, and Tatio Geysers, Day 6: Fly to Lake District, Day 7: Mini-trek on Osorno volcano and visit Petrohue Falls, Day 8: Penguin-spotting cruise on Chiloe Island, Days 9-12: Fly to Patagonia, enjoy 3 nights inclusive excursions package in Torres del Paine National Park, Day 13: Return to Santiago, Day 14: Winery tour, Day 15: Depart. Included: • hotels (11nts) • Lodge in Torres del Paine National Park (3nts) • travel & flights in Chile • transfers • excursions • entry fees • Englishspeaking guides • breakfast daily, 3 lunches & 3 evening meals.

12 days:

from £2,640pp

Departures:

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Holiday Style: Group tour. Private transfers with shared excursions.

15 days:

from £3,680pp

Departures:

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Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with shared small-group excursions.

Classic Chile 13 days Santiago / Valparaiso / Atacama Desert / Patagonia Day 1: Santiago city tour, Day 2: Valparaiso tour, Days 3-5: Fly to Atacama Desert and tour Mars and Moon valleys, salt flats and Tatio Geysers, Day 6: Fly to Patagonia, overnight in Punta Arenas, Days 7-10: Enjoy 3 nights inclusive excursions package in Torres del Paine National Park, Day 11: Return to Santiago, Day 12: Winery tour, Day 13: Depart. Included: • hotels (9nts) • Lodge in Torres del Paine National Park (3nts) • travel & flights in Chile • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 3 lunches & 3 evening meals.

Santiago / Valparaiso / Torres del Paine / El Calafate / Buenos Aires Day 1: Arrive in Santiago, Day 2: Valparaiso tour or Concha y Toro winery tour, Days 3-5: Fly to Patagonia, enjoy 3 nights inclusive excursions package in Torres del Paine National Park, Day 6: Travel to Argentina, Day 7: Perito Moreno glacier cruise, Day 8: Day at leisure in El Calafate, Days 9-11: Explore Buenos Aires, city tour, tango show and dinner, Day 12: Depart. Included: • hotels (8nts) • Lodge in Torres del Paine National Park (3nts) • travel & flights in Chile & Argentina • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 3 lunches & 4 evening meals.

13 days:

from £3,390pp

12 days:

from £2,770pp

Departures:

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Departures:

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Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with shared small-group excursions.

Patagonia Highlights: Chile and Argentina 12 days

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with shared small-group excursions.

Self Drive: Carretera Austral 5 days Lake District: Balmaceda / Lago Negro / Puerto Guadal Day 1: Arrive in Balmaceda airport, pick up rental car, drive south along the Carretera Austral for 5 hours through beautiful scenery to your hotel at Puerto Murta, Days 2-4: Time at leisure with recommended drives and excursions in the region including a drive to Puerto Tranquilo to embark on a navigation to visit the Marble Chapels, a drive to visit Los Maquis waterfall, horse-back riding, and a drive to visit the Patagonian steppe, Day 5: Return to Balmaceda.

Easter Island 4 days Easter Island Day 1: Arrive and transfer to hotel, Day 2: Visit the temple of Akahanga, enjoy a short trek on Rano Raraku volcano, visit Ahu Tongariki and conclude the day at Anakena beach, Day 3: Visit Ahu Vinapu, admire Rano Kau volcano and its freshwater lagoon, see the petroglyphs at the ceremonial town of Orongo, admire the iconic moai at Ahu Akivi, conclude the day at Puna Pau, Day 4: Transfer to airport. Included: • hotels (3nts) • travel on Easter Island • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 1 lunch.

Included: • hotels (4nts) • transfers • car rental (including unlimited mileage, CDW insurance and tax) • GPS navigation • breakfast daily. 5 days:

from £770pp

4 days:

from £580pp

Departures:

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Departures:

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Holiday Style: Tailor made.

Best Time of Year to Visit Bolivia The highland altiplano region including La Paz, Lake Titicaca and Salar de Uyuni has a distinct dry season from April to late October and is best visited during this time of year when the terrain is dry making vehicle access easy. During the rainy season from December to March access to some areas can be difficult, although this is the best time of year to travel to take the famous reflection photos of the Salar. The Amazon region is hot and humid all year round. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

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• Currency Boliviano (BOB)

• Time Difference GMT -4 hours

• Official Language Spanish

• Flying Time from UK 16 hours (La Paz, via Madrid or Sao Paulo)

• Capital Constitutional capital Sucre, seat of government La Paz

Bolivia is a magical travel destination that offers truly adventurous and memorable travel experiences. With geography ranging from the high Andes Mountains to the lowland Amazon basin, some of the most stunning landscape to be found anywhere on the planet, and with warm and friendly people who are rightly proud of their rich indigenous heritage, Bolivia is a vivid and vibrant country waiting to be explored.

Highlights of Bolivia: 1 La Paz: The world’s highest capital city isn’t just a statistic but a bustling city with its famous witches’ market and Moon Valley nearby. 2 Lake Titicaca: Shared between Peru and Bolivia Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world. The colourful town of Copacobana on the Bolivian shore is the base for boat cruises to visit Isla del Sol. 3 Bolivian Amazon: The town of Rurrenabaque is the access point for visits to the lodges of the Bolivian Pampas region of the Amazon, a wetland savannah rich in wildlife including caiman, squirrel monkeys and capybara. 4 Sucre & Potosi: The cobbled streets of colonial Sucre are lined with 16th century religious buildings. Potosi, at around 4100 metres above sea level, is one of the world’s highest cities famous for its colonial mansions and silver mine. 5S alar de Uyuni Salt Flats: Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world, an endless expanse of white and one of the most unique sights in the Andes. The surrounding region contains some of the most beautiful scenery in South America, including Laguna Verde and Laguna Colorada.

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Highlights of Bolivia 11 days

The Best of Peru & Bolivia

La Paz / Lake Titicaca / Sucre / Potosi / Salar de Uyuni

16 days

Days 1-2: Arrive and free time to explore La Paz, Day 3: Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tihuanaco, catamaran excursion over Lake Titicaca, Day 4: Explore Isla del Sol, Day 5: Travel to Sucre and explore this UNESCO Heritage city, Day 6: Tour of UNESCO Heritage city of Potosi, Days 7-9: Private 4x4 adventure through the Salar de Uyuni Salt Flat, Isla Incahuasi, Laguna Colorada, and Laguna Verde, Day 10: Return to La Paz, tour the city, Day 11: Depart. Included: • hotels (10nts) • travel • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, • lunches and 4 evening meals.

Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Lake Titicaca La Paz / Salar de Uyuni Days 1-2: Arrive, Lima city tour, Days 3-4: Fly to Cusco, Cusco city tour, Day 5: Full day Sacred Valley excursion, Day 6: Machu Picchu tour, Day 7: Day at leisure in Cusco, Day 8: Full day tour from Cusco to Lake Titicaca, visit Raqchi Inca ruin, Day 9: Lake Titicaca boat tour to floating Uros Islands, Day 10: Travel to Bolivia, visit Isla del Sol by catamaran, Day 11: La Paz city tour and Moon Valley, Days 12-14: Fly to Uyuni, private 4x4 excursion visiting train cemetery, Valley of the Rocks, Laguna Verde, Laguna Colorada, Salar de Uyuni, Days 1516: Return to La Paz, depart. Included: • hotels (15nts) • travel & flights in Peru & Bolivia • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 3 evening meals.

11 days:

from £2,720pp

Departures:

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Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private tour.

16 days:

from £3,290pp

Departures:

daily

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

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South America Highlights 19 days

Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Lake Titicaca / Isla del Sol / La Paz / Buenos Aires / Iguazu Falls / Rio de Janeiro

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the historic city centre of Lima, the city of Cusco, Machu Picchu, Iguazu National Park and Rio de Janeiro; as well as the iconic destinations of Lake Titicaca and Buenos Aires on this epic tour of the best of South America. Day 1: Arrive, Day 2: Lima city tour, Days 3-4: Fly to the Andes and free time in Cusco, Day 5: Cusco city tour, Day 6: Full day excursion to Sacred Valley of the Incas visiting Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, Day 7: Machu Picchu tour, Day 8: Day at leisure in Cusco, Day 9: Tour from Cusco to Lake Titicaca visiting Raqchi Inca ruin, Day 10: Lake Titicaca boat tour to floating Uros Islands, Day 11: Travel to Bolivia, catamaran cruise to Isla del Sol, Day 12: Free day in La Paz, Day 13: Fly to Buenos Aires, Day 14: Buenos Aires city tour, evening tango show and dinner, Day 15: Fly north to Iguazu, Day 16: Visit Iguazu Falls in Argentina, Day 17: Visit Iguazu Falls in Brazil, fly to Rio de Janeiro, Day 18: Visit Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer, Day 19: Depart. Included: • hotels (18nts) • travel & flights in Peru, Bolivia, Argentina & Brazil • international flight Bolivia to Argentina • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily, 3 lunches & 1 evening meal. 19 days:

from £3,699pp

Departures:

daily

Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio 9 days

Crossing the Altipano: Peru, Bolivia and Chile 18 days

Buenos Aires / Iguazu Falls / Rio de Janeiro

Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Lake Titicaca / La Paz / Salar de Uyuni / Atacama Desert / Santiago

Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, Day 2: Buenos Aires city tour, Day 3: Evening tango show and dinner, Day 4: Fly to Iguazu, Day 5: Visit Iguazu Falls in Argentina, Day 6: Visit Iguazu Falls in Brazil, fly to Rio, Day 7: Tour to visit Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer, Day 8: Free day in Rio, Day 9: Depart. Included: • hotels (8nts) • travel & flights in Argentina & Brazil • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily & 1 evening meal.

Days 1-2: Arrive, Lima city tour, Days 3-4: Fly to Cusco, city tour, Day 5: Full day Sacred Valley excursion, Day 6: Machu Picchu tour, Day 7: Cusco, Day 8: Travel to Lake Titicaca, visit Raqchi Inca ruin, Day 9: Lake Titicaca excursion to floating Uros Islands, Day 10: Travel to Bolivia, visit Isla del Sol, Day 11: La Paz city tour, Days 12-14: Fly to Uyuni, private 4x4 excursion visiting train cemetery, Salar de Uyuni, Laguna Colorada and Laguna Verde, cross into Chile, Days 15-17: Explore the Atacama Desert with tours to Mars and Moon valleys, the high plateau lagoons of Meñiques and Miscanti, and Tatio Geysers, fly to Santiago, Day 18: Depart. Included: • hotels (17nts) • travel & flights in Peru, Bolivia & Chile • transfers • excursions • entry fees • English-speaking guides • breakfast daily & 1 evening meal.

9 days:

from £1,840pp

18 days:

from £3,990pp

Departures:

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Departures:

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Holiday Style: Tailor made. Private transfers with a mix of private and shared small-group excursions.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY We pride ourselves on our personal service, our commitment, and our dedication to all our customers to provide the care and attention deserved to create dream holidays and fascinating memories to be cherished forever. Find out what some of our previous customers have had to say about their experiences with Go Andes: “Maria, Jonathan and the team at Go Andes were fantastic the itinerary was great and all preparation was handled really professionally. Along the trip all the transfers and the guides were top notch and we had no hitches in what were quite complicated connections across multiple flights/destinations. We felt looked after, always informed and had great recommendations. We were able to add in last minute changes we wanted to include in the itinerary and the team always responded immediately. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Go Andes for a fantastic and memorable trip and will definitely use them again when we next travel to Latin America!” Carolyn Storme and family.

“We had a fantastic adventure that we will always remember and we would recommend Go Andes to anyone thinking of visiting the area. Your addition of Bolivia really made the trip for us – I wouldn’t have known about this without your company and we were bowled over by the scenery both on the Salar and in the Altiplano. It was a truly great trip which we will never forget.” Olga and Tony Hammock.

“I’ve never liked the idea of going on a holiday which involved going from place to place and staying in different hotels every other day but it turned out to be the best holiday I’ve ever had. I didn’t know what to expect of Peru but was pleasantly surprised to find that is a safe and very friendly place compared to many European destinations. We were met at the airport in both Cusco and Lima by guides who were very friendly and informative. Apart from a couple of rest days our holiday was packed with tours and we were always picked up on time by friendly guides who were fluent in English.” Lindsay and Peter.

“Just wanted to say we’re safely back in the UK after the most fabulous Galapagos experience on the Petrel. We’re so pleased we found you and have been very impressed with your service from the speed of response to our initial enquiry to the very personal responses throughout. We’ve also been very happy with Raul, the guide driver provided in Quito. Thank you so much.” Joan Heagin and Ann Stone.

“Tremendous trip to Peru. We met the staff of Go Andes at a Destinations show where they simply gave us a brochure and told us it would be good place to go in August and that it would be a good experience. Our curiosity was piqued. After several exchanges of email when Jonathan and Maria couldn’t have been more helpful and patient our itinerary was finalised based around “Pure Peru”. At each new destination we were met by guides and transported to hotels, places of interest and departure points. The logistics were impressive. We had a fabulous time. The country and places of interest were amazing, the people very friendly and the happy memories numerous. Thank you Go Andes.” Martin Bibby and family.

Terms & Conditions All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLcertificate. Unless otherwise stated prices quoted are “from”, per person, based on two people travelling in shared accommodation, and include all transfers; road, rail and economy-class domestic air-travel where applicable; required entry fees; sightseeing tours with English-speaking guides; accommodation; and, in most cases, breakfast daily and some other meals. For full details on what is included request a full holiday itinerary. All prices, holiday itineraries and excursions were correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change without notice. All holidays are subject to Go Andes Booking Terms and Conditions which are available upon request. Our Price Promise is subject to Terms and Conditions, see our website for full details.

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