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SHOESTRING TOURS Day 1: ARRIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO On arrival be met and transferred to your hotel. Day 2: RIO DE JANEIRO (B) Half-day panoramic tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro stopping at the Metropolitan Cathedral. Travel by cable car to Rio’s famous granite and quartz peak, Mount Sugarloaf with spectacular cityscapes and views of Guanabara Bay. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro. Optional Tour Samba Show Ginga Tropical Day 3: RIO DE JANEIRO (B) Day at leisure. Explore this beautiful city including its wonderful beaches. Optional Tour Barra De Tijuca & Panoramic Of Olympic Park Optional Tour Corcovado Tour Day 4: THURSDAY RIO DE JANEIRO – FOZ DO IGUASSU (B) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Foz do Iguassu (flight not included). On arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon tour of Brazilian side of the falls learning the local ecosystem then hike the trail towards astonishing views of the waterfalls. Optional Tour Visit The Bird Park (Extension of Brazilian Side Falls) Day 5: FOZ DO IGUASSU (B) Transfer to the Argentinean side to see the awe-inspiring Devil’s Throat which is the largest of the Argentinean Falls, including the San Martin Falls. Return from the falls stopping at the “Three Borders”, where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet. Optional Tour The Big Adventure (Argentinean Side) Day 6: FOZ DO IGUASSU – LIMA (B)Transfer out from hotel to the airport in Foz do Iguassu (Brazilian side) to board your flight to Peru (flight not included). On arrival in Lima you will be met and transferred to your choice of hotel. Optional Tour In Iguassu Itaipu Dam Panoramic Day 7: LIMA (B) Half-day city tour of modern and colonial parts of Lima, the “City of Kings”. Begin in Miraflores with stops at Parque del Amor (Lovers Park), Presidential Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipality of Lima and the Cathedral. Day 8: LIMA – CUZCO – SACRED VALLEY (B) Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Cuzco (flight not included). Upon arrival in Cuzco you will be met and then transferred to your choice of hotel in the Sacred Valley. Have the rest of the day at leisure to rest and adjust to the altitude. Day 9: SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES (MACHU PICCHU) (B, L) Head to Chinchero to visit PARWA Centre, Chinchero Church and Incan ruins. Stop at Racchi Viewpoint for spectacular views of the Sacred Valley. After lunch head to Ollantaytambo to explore the town and fortress of the same name. Afternoon train to Machu Picchu. Day 10: MACHU PICCHU – CUZCO (B, L) Transfer to visit the ancient citadel Machu Picchu. After your guided tour you are free to explore on your own. Descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and board the train later for the return trip. Arrive at Poroy Station and transfer back to your choice of hotel. Day 11: CUZCO (B) Day at leisure to explore this beautiful colonial city. Optional City Tour, Sacsayhuaman, and Nearby Archeological Sites Day 12: CUZCO – LIMA (B) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Tour includes: • Accommodation in selected hotels • Meals as per itinerary (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner • Iguazu Falls National Park entrance fee • Airport transfers • Comprehensive sightseeing tours with local guides • Emergency Assistance with our local operator Tour excludes: • Any flights • Tips Optional tours and activities for an added cost: • Samba Show Ginga Tropical • Barra de Tijuca & Panoramic of Olympic Park • Corcovado Tour • Visit the Bird Park (extension to Brazilian Falls) • The Big Adventure (Argentinean side) • Visit Itaipu Dam Panoramic tour • Sacsayhuaman and nearby archaeological sites BRAZIL & PERU 12 DAYS /11 NIGHTS La Serena Córdoba Iguazu Falls Cuzco Machu Picchu L i m a Trujillo Chachapoyas
Rio de Janeiro Cuzco Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Sacred Valley Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Couple at Machu Picchu BRAZIL & PERU PRICES FROM SINGLE TWIN Departures 2020: 06 Jan, 27 Jan, 09 Mar, 13 Apr, 25 May, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 28 Sep, 07 Dec 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS Tourist Class $3,723 $2,666 First Class $4,596 $3,265 SHOESTRING TOURS Flexible Value for money Touring
L i m a Cuzco Machu Picchu Sacred Valley
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La Paz Copacabana Sun Island
PERU & BOLIVIA 13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS Day 1: ARRIVE IN LIMA On arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel. Day 2: LIMA (B) Half-day city tour of modern and colonial parts of the city of Lima, the “City of Kings”. Begin in Miraflores with stops at Parque del Amor (Lovers Park), Presidential Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipality of Lima and the Cathedral. Day 3: LIMA – CUZCO – SACRED VALLEY (B) Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Cuzco (flight not included). Upon arrival in Cuzco you will be met and then transferred to your choice of hotel. Have the rest of the day at leisure to rest and adjust to the altitude. Day 4: SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES (B, L) Head to Chinchero to visit PARWA Centre, Chinchero Church and Incan ruins. After lunch head to Ollantaytambo exploring the town and fortress of the same name. Afternoon train to Machu Picchu. Day 5: MACHU PICCHU – CUZCO (B, L) Transfer to visit the ancient citadel Machu Picchu. After your guided tour you are free to explore on your own. Descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and board the train later for the return trip. Arrive at Poroy Station and transfer back to your choice of hotel. Day 6: CUZCO (B) Day at leisure to explore this beautiful colonial city. Optional City Tour, Sacsayhuaman, and Nearby Archeological Sites Day 7: CUZCO – PUNO (B) Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the bus station to Puno. Stop at Andahuaylillas, a stunning 17th century church then to see the ruins at Racchi. After lunch visit Puca-Pucara then arrive in Puno for your transfer to your hotel. Day 8: PUNO – COPACABANA – SUN ISLAND (B, L, D) Transfer to Copacabana a quaint town on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Then visit the church to see the famous “Virgen Morena”. Cross Lake Titicaca to the Island of the Sun. After a lunch in the highlands continue to the ruins of Pikokaina Inca temple. Overnight in Sun Island. Day 9: SUN ISLAND – LA PAZ (B, L) Hike through Yumani visiting Inca stairs and the Water of Eternal Youth. Then take a boat trip to Chincana ruins, Island of the Moon, Inca ruins of Iñak Uyu and finally Copacabana. From Copacabana transfer to La paz. Day 10: LA PAZ (B) Tour La Paz located in a valley at the foothills of the Andes. Explore street markets for local handicrafts then continue to visit San Francisco Church, Gold Museum and Murillo Square, and Moon Valley. Optional Tour City Tour with Shoe-Shiners Day 11: LA PAZ – UYUNI (B, D) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Uyuni (flight not included). On arrival, be met and transferred to Uyuni Village. Visit the unique natural wonder of Isla Incahuasi situated in the centre of Salar de Uyuni famous for its volcanic rocks and giant cactus. Continue to Colchani and enjoy the beautiful Bolivian sunset. Overnight in a salt hotel. Optional Extra Luxury Sunset Cocktail Optional Tour Star Watching Experience Day 12: UYUNI – LA PAZ (B) Transfer to the nearby airport for your flight to La Paz (flight not included). On arrival in La Paz transfer to your hotel. Optional Activity Sunrise in Uyuni Salt Flats Optional Tour to Tiwanaku Ruins Optional Tour City Tour With Shoe-Shiners Day 13: LA PAZ (B) Transfer to the airport to board your flight home. Tour includes: • Accommodation in selected hotels • Meals as per itinerary (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner • Airport transfers • Comprehensive sightseeing tours with local guides • Emergency Assistance with our local operator Tour excludes: • Any flights • Tips Optional tours and activities for an added cost: • Sacsayhuaman and nearby archaeological sites • City Tour with Shoe-Shiners • Luxury Cocktail during the sunset • Star Watching Experience • Sunrise in Uyuni Salt Flats • Tiwanaku Ruins tour Uyuni Laguna Colorada, Bolivia PERU & BOLIVIA PRICES FROM SINGLE TWIN Departures 2020: 11 Jan, 01 Feb, 14 Mar, 18 Apr, 02 May, 30 May, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 01 Aug, 15 Aug, 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec 13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS Tourist Class $4,332 $3,622 First Class $5,266 $4,146 SHOESTRING TOURS Flexible Value for money Touring
SHOESTRING TOURS Day 1: ARRIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Day 2: RIO DE JANEIRO (B) Half-day panoramic tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro stopping at the Metropolitan Cathedral. Travel by cable car to Rio’s famous granite and quartz peak, Mount Sugarloaf with spectacular cityscapes and views of Guanabara Bay. Optional Tour Rio By Night Samba Show Ginga Tropical Day 3: RIO DE JANEIRO (B) Day at leisure. Explore this beautiful city including its wonderful beaches. Optional Tour Barra De Tijuca & Panoramic of Olympic Park Optional Tour Corcovado Tour Day 4: RIO DE JANEIRO – FOZ DO IGUASSU (B) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Foz do Iguassu (flight not included). On arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon tour of Brazilian side of the falls learning the local ecosystem then hiking towards astonishing views of the waterfalls. Optional Tour Visit The Bird Park (Extension of Brazilian Side Falls) Day 5: FOZ DO IGUASSU (B) Transfer to the Argentinean side to see the awe-inspiring Devil’s Throat which is the largest of the Argentinean Falls, including the San Martin Falls. Return from the falls stopping at the “Three Borders”, where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet. Optional Tour The Big Adventure (Argentinean Side) Day 6: FOZ DO IGUASSU – BUENOS AIRES (B) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires (flight not included). On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Day 7: BUENOS AIRES (B, L, D) Tour this charming capital city visiting the chic districts of Recoleta and Palermo. Visit Plaza de Mayo, Colón Opera House, Metropolitan Cathedral, the Palace of Congress and San Telmo. Dinner and tango show at Aljibe Tango. Day 8: BUENOS AIRES (B) Free day to explore Buenos Aires at your own pace. Optional Tour Pampas: Full Day Gaucha at Santa Susana Ranch Day 9: BUENOS AIRES (B) Transfer out from hotel to airport for your international flight. Tour includes: • Accommodation in selected hotels • Meals as per itinerary (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner • Iguazu Falls National Park entrance fee (Argentina & Brazil) • Airport transfers • Comprehensive sightseeing tours with local guides • Emergency Assistance with our local operator Tour excludes: • Any flights • Tips Optional tours and activities for an added cost (min. 2 passengers): • Samba Show Ginga Tropical • Barra de Tijuca & Panoramic of Olympic Park • Corcovado Tour • Visit the Bird Park (extension to Brazilian Falls) • The Big Adventure (Argentinean side) • A Day at Pampas full day Gaucha at Santa Susana Ranch BRAZIL & ARGENTINA 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS Buenos Aires Iguazu Falls Rio De Janeiro Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Iguazu Falls BRAZIL & ARGENTINA PRICES FROM SINGLE TWIN Departures 2020: 06 Jan, 27 Jan, 09 Mar, 13 Apr, 25 May, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 28 Sep, 07 Dec 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS Tourist Class $2,966 $2,272 First Class $3,611 $2,678 SHOESTRING TOURS Flexible Value for money Touring
PATAGONIA: ARGENTINA & CHILE 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS Day 1: BUENOS AIRES Transfer in from the airport to your hotel in Buenos Aires. Day 2: BUENOS AIRES (B, L, D) Tour this charming capital city visiting the chic districts of Recoleta and Palermo. Visit Plaza de Mayo, Colon Opera House, Metropolitan Cathedral, the Palace of Congress and finally San Telmo. Dinner and tango show at Aljibe Tango. Day 3: BUENOS AIRES (B) Free day to explore Buenos Aires at your own pace. Optional Tour Pampas: Full Day Gaucha At Santa Susana Ranch Day 4: BUENOS AIRES – EL CALAFATE (B) Transfer with guide from your hotel to domestic airport for your flight to El Calafate (flight not included). On arrival in Calafate airport, transfer to your hotel. Day 5: EL CALAFATE (B) Full-day tour of Perito Moreno Glacier one of the largest glaciers in the world. Explore the Andean forest stopping at “Curva de los Suspiros” (Curve of Sighs) and observing the beautiful icefloes on Lago Argentino. Optional Tour Safari Nautico Day 6: EL CALAFATE (B) Free day exploring Calafate at your own pace. Optional 4X4 Off-Road Mount Frias Optional Tour Ice Rivers Navigation Day 7: EL CALAFATE – PUERTO NATALES (B) Transfer out from your hotel to Calafate airport. To board your bus from El Calafate (Chile) to Puerto Natales (Chile). Be met on arrival in Puerto Natales and transferred to your selected hotel. Day 8: PUERTO NATALES (B, L) Explore Torres Del Paine National Park visiting Silla del Diablo, Milodon Cave, Laguna Sofia, Cordillera Prat, Lake Porteño, Lake Sieera del Toro and more! Return to your hotel in Puerto Natales. Optional Tour Base Torres Day 9: PUERTO NATALES – PUNTA ARENAS – SANTIAGO (B) Transfer out from the hotel to the bus station for your bus ride to Punta Arenas where you will take a flight (flight not included) to Santiago. Upon arrival in Santiago you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. Day 10: SANTIAGO (B) Explore this cosmopolitan city with visits to Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the post office, the Government Palace as well as walks to some of the most traditional streets and neighbourhoods. Optional Tour Viña Del Mar & Valparaiso Optional Tour Valparaiso & Casas Del Bosque Day 11: SANTIAGO (B) Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your international flight. Tour includes: • Accommodation in selected hotels • Meals as per itinerary (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner • Airport transfers • Los Glaciares National Park entrance fee • Torres del Paine National Park entrance fee • Comprehensive sightseeing tours with local guides • Emergency Assistance with our local operator Tour excludes: • Any flights • Tips Optional tours and activities for an added cost: • A Day at Pampas full day Gaucha at Santa Susana Ranch • Safari Nautico Navigation Ticket • 4x4 Off-road Mount Frias with lunch • Ice Rivers Navigation • Base Torres • Viña del Mar & Valparaiso • Valparaiso & Casas del Bosque with lunch Punta Arenas Puerto Natales El Calafate Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia PATAGONIA: ARGENTINA & CHILE PRICES FROM SINGLE TWIN Departures 2020: 11 Jan, 01 Feb, 14 Mar, 03 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS Tourist Class $3,333 $2,547 First Class $4,146 $2,902 SHOESTRING TOURS Flexible Value for money Touring