South and Central
AMERICA
2017-18 Antarctica, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Guatemala, Guyana, Mexico, Peru
Contents & prices Contents PAGE 2 3 4 5 6 8
Effortless Travel Taking care of the details Small Group Journeys Local Leaders Accommodation Moments to Remember
PAGE 9 11 12 13 13
PAGE
TRIP NAME
14
SOUTH AMERICA
18 19 20 21 22 24 26 27 28 30 30 31 31
Peru Highlights Amazon & Inca Adventure Peru Explorer Lima to Cusco Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia Rhythms of South America Essence of South America Chile, Argentina & Brazil South America in Depth Chile & Argentina Argentina & Brazil Patagonia Hiking Explore Patagonia
PSPK PSAD PSLR PSLC PSQPC PSRSC PSSEC PSCAC PSSIC PSSB PSBA PSPO PSPL
PAGE
TRIP NAME
TRIP CODE
Responsible Travel Private and Tailored Travel Options Limited Edition Trips Frequently Asked Questions Using this Brochure
TRIP CODE
DAYS
TRIP PRICE FROM AU$
SINGLE SUPP FROM AU$
21 16 19 17 24 31 25 16 39 10 7 11 11
7260 5840 5995 5195 8215 12995 9555 7395 15625 3995 3630 6995 6995
1580 1260 1645 1385 2180 4745 3850 3485 5665 2590 895 2685 3590
DAYS
TWIN PRICE FROM AU$
SOLO PRICE FROM AU$
14 9 13 2 3 4 3 4 4 5 3 6 5 4 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 5 3 4 3 8 13
9410 2785 3820 290 845 870 675 2170 1210 1455 450 2045 1350 790 960 1045 1805 740 1605 1360 3175 950 1655 525 1505 715 4770 8725
13880 4745 6120 540 1545 1295 1350 3045 1625 2910 745 3345 2145 1490 1150 1475 2730 1470 2765 2540 5080 1775 3225 960 2540 1190 7630 13565
DAYS
TRIP PRICE FROM AU$
SINGLE SUPP FROM AU$
17 7 7 6 6 10 10 10 10
13295* 5065* 5065* 4245* 4245* 7495* 7495* 7495* 7495*
11725 3545 3545 2725 2725 5995 5995 5995 5995
SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA INDEPENDENT TRIPS 32 33 33 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 39 39 39 39 59 60
Guyana Journey Ecuador Journey Colombia Journey Quito Independent Experience Otavalo & Hacienda Stay Independent Experience Ecuador Cloud Forest Independent Experience Cotopaxi Quilotoa Independent Experience Amazon Wilderness Independent Experience Peru Jungle Independent Experience Peru Remote Amazon Independent Experience Lima Independent Experience Day Trek to Machu Picchu Independent Experience Machu Picchu by Train Independent Experience Arequipa & Colca Canyon Independent Experience Lake Titicaca Independent Experience Nazca & Ballestas Islands Independent Experience Uyuni Independent Experience Santiago Independent Experience Easter Island Independent Experience San Pedro de Atacama Independent Experience Torres del Paine Independent Experience Buenos Aires Independent Experience El Chalten Independent Experience Iguazu Falls Independent Experience Perito Moreno Independent Experience Rio de Janeiro Independent Experience Essential Cuba Journey Cuba Highlights Journey
PSGUJ PSECJ PSCOJ PSQUX PSOTX PSCFX PSCOX PSAW4X PSPJX PSRAX PSLIX PSODX PSMPX PSAQX PSLTX PSNZX PSUYX PSSTX PSEAX PSPAX PSTDX PSBRX PSECX PSIFX PSPUX PSRTX PSTCJ PSTVJ
PAGE
TRIP NAME
TRIP CODE
40
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
45 46 46 47 47 48 48 48 49
Grand Galapagos Galapagos Explorer – Southern Islands Galapagos Explorer – Central Islands Galapagos Encounter – Southern Islands Galapagos Encounter – Central Islands Classic Galapagos – Central Eastern Islands Classic Galapagos – South Eastern Islands Classic Galapagos – Central Southern Islands Classic Galapagos – Southern Islands
peregrineadventures.com
PSGG PSGXA PSGXB PSGEA PSGEB PSGCB PSGCC PSGCD PSGCA
PAGE
TRIP NAME
50
CENTRAL AMERICA
52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 54 56 58 59 60
Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala Explorer Mexico & Costa Rica Highlights Central America Uncovered Discover Mexico & Cuba Central America Unearthed Central America Revealed Costa Rica & Cuba Mexico & Cuba Mexico in Depth El Salvador & Guatemala Amazing Costa Rica Essential Cuba Cuba Highlights
62
ANTARCTICA
63
Antarctic Explorer
TRIP CODE
DAYS
TRIP PRICE FROM AU$
SINGLE SUPP FROM AU$
PSMGC PSMRC PSMDC PSMBC PSMFC PSMEC PSCRC PSCMC PSMI PSEG PSCR PSTC PSTV
29 29 43 27 29 27 27 22 15 15 15 8 13
12050 11270 17300 10735 11270 10735 9965 8785 6165 6180 5395 2835 4845
2265 2090 3505 2500 2655 3065 2890 2045 850 1415 1240 1195 1650
PPEXA
11
8300
**
*Compulsory Galapagos park fees up to US$125 are payable locally in addition to your trip price. **Single supplements are available and prices quoted on request. Prices shown are “from” prices and are on a shared basis. All our trip prices are subject to variable and seasonal pricing, both of which are standard practice within the travel industry. This means they may vary at any time in accordance with demand, market conditions and availability. Please refer to our website for our current prices.
Become a Peregrine legend
We want to reward our favourite travellers, the Peregrine faithful who travel with us each year. If you’ve travelled with us nine times before, we can offer you a tenth trip for free, as well as the title of Peregrine Legend. For more information, visit http://www.peregrineadventures.com/loyalty
Guaranteed departures All of Peregrine’s tours are guaranteed to depart (subject to the standard terms and conditions), so you can confidently arrange your time away from home, flights, and other travel, safe in the knowledge the trip will run as scheduled. We encourage you to book your adventure as early as possible, particularly during peak seasons.
Book with confidence We’ll guarantee the price of your tour. By choosing to travel with Peregrine, you are choosing to travel with confidence. Once you have paid for your Peregrine trip in full, there’s no surcharge within the validity of this brochure. When it comes to travel, there are no certainties. Trip prices can change for all sorts of reasons, including inflation, currency fluctuations and supplier costs (e.g. fuel). Many other tour operators will ask you to cover these additional costs. But as a Peregrine customer, we don’t think you should be responsible for them. Instead, we will bear the cost of any price increases that may occur after you book. Visit www.peregrineadventures.com/price-guarantee for more details.
TRAVEL JUST GOT EVEN MORE REWARDING NOW EARN QANTAS POINTS ON PEREGRINE ADVENTURES In partnership with Qantas, we are excited to offer Peregrine travellers some exciting new travel rewards. Book any Peregrine trip over the value of $1,000 and you’ll earn 3,500 Qantas points, which are redeemable Final - USE THIS ONE on just about everything, from car hire and hotel bookings to travel insurance and flights. Visit www.peregrineadventures.com/qantas-frequent-flyer for more information.
peregrineadventures.com
Please fold out for contents and prices
A traveller ’s tale Final - USE THIS ONE
Yesterday I went under a waterfall for the first time, in a swerving and dipping Zodiac along with the other members of a small Peregrine group touring in South America. Argentina’s Iguazu Falls are spectacular, approached through jungle trails and viewable from platforms high above the river. If I’d been travelling alone, I’d have seen this magnificent prospect from above – but from below, wearing a life vest and getting drenched in a leaping boat? Like some of the other members of this group I’m not wildly adventurous, but travelling with Peregrine has made it possible to discard a few inhibitions and to have an unforgettable cultural experience. I’ve always been apprehensive about group travel and venturing outside my (mainly European) comfort zone, but the last two weeks have changed some old perspectives. It’s been fun to travel in Peru, Argentina and Chile with a small group of like-minded people, assisted by everhelpful and superbly informed local guides. More than fun, though – enriching too, because it’s a shared adventure and hence especially memorable. At the end of a long and strenuous day we’ve all enjoyed the sociable pleasure of reflecting on visiting the glories of Machu Picchu or seeing the wonder of an Amazon sunrise. There’s been a lot of lively conversation over some wonderful meals about what travel means to each of us – we often see people and places in different ways, and this range of experiences heightens what is already a rich and varied adventure. Greg travelled with Peregrine for the first time in April 2016, on the Rhythms of South America tour.
peregrineadventures.com // 1 peregrineadventures.com // 1
Effortless Travel Final - USE THIS ONE
At Peregrine we offer premium adventures, and for us that means embracing the spirit of adventure through an immersive cultural experience. This means guaranteed departures, handpicked accommodation, intimate
small groups, award-winning local guides, added inclusions and a slower, more considered pace. We’ll take you to the major highlights as well as along roads less travelled, getting you closer
to the local people and the culture you came to discover. Most of our transport is in private airconditioned vehicles, so we can avoid queues and crowds on public transport. Who said adventure had to be hard?
Local Experiences Why travel if not for the experience? To see and do things you can’t see and do at home? We start with the highlights, but when the big tour groups get back on the coach, our local guides will take you on more unique journey – to source the best ceviche in Lima, wine-tasting with new friends in Mendoza or sharing stories with a local family in the Sacred Valley.
Photo: Meredith Jones (Flickr)
2 // peregrineadventures.com
Taking care of the details Final - USE THIS ONE
We’re all for taking the stress and uncertainties out of travel. You won’t need to rely on maps and guidebooks; our award winning local leaders take you to the heart of a destination (not just the major tourist sights) – they’ll
take care of entrance fees and tipping too. Airport arrival transfers are included, as are many meals throughout the trip, however we leave some lunches and dinners free, for you to make your own delicious food discoveries. At the
end of the day, hand-picked quality accommodation will ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. While flights, travel insurance and visas are usually not included in the base tour cost, we can assist in organising these for you.
What’s included • Guaranteed departure • All included sightseeing and entrance costs • Quality, hand-picked accommodation • A highly experienced Peregrine tour leader • Gratuities for services received as part of tour • Many meals (as indicated) • Additional specialist guides and porters • Airport arrival transfer • 24-hour emergency support from our local team peregrineadventures.com // 3
Photo: Stanley Kyu Kim (Flickr)
Small group journeys Final - USE THIS ONE
For some companies, the term ‘small group’ means sharing a bus with 45 other people. Not us. On a Peregrine tour you’ll be travelling in a group of, on average, just ten people. So when we say small group journeys, we mean
it. You’ll get more personal and attentive service from your local leader, make lasting friendships and explore places off limits to the larger tour groups (such as sharing a lunch at a local village deep in the Sacred Valley). With fewer travellers
in our groups, you’ll spend less time waiting around, and more time seeing the sights. It’s also how we reduce our travel footprint, preserving local experiences for future generations.
TRAVELLER TALES
The trip provided a chance to experience the culture, as well as learning about Inca history. The group size was small, which resulted in great friendships. Michele Palu, Lima to Cuzco
4 // peregrineadventures.com
The trip was all we had hoped for, and more. The itinerary was excellent. Everything advertised, we saw and did. Our guide could not have been any better. Allan Beagle, Amazon & Inca Adventure
Galapagos Southern Islands was the trip of a lifetime. The wildlife provides you with sensory overload and the atmosphere on the Queen Bea is relaxed and comfortable – a fantastic trip! Jillian Burgoyne, Galapagos
Local Leaders Final - USE THIS ONE
Twenty years ago, we became the first travel company of our kind to exclusively employ Englishspeaking local leaders, born and raised in the regions we visit. Who better to get to the heart of a destination with than the people
who live there? Our local leaders know more than just historical dates and trivial facts. They’ll share their stories, help you find hidden highlights (that you won’t find in a guidebook) and provide you with practical information on etiquette,
safety and speaking the language. Our small group size means more access to your guide’s incredible local knowledge, to ask questions, or get insider info on great local cuisine and hidden hot spots. In a nutshell, they’ll look after you.
WILLIAM MIRANO
DIANA TELLET
ZARELYS DIAZ
PERU
ARGENTINA/BRAZIL
CUBA/CENTRAL AMERICA
“I always wanted to expand my knowledge of my country and do tours in and out of Peru. What I love most is the rich history of the ancient civilisations of Peru, and the biodiversity of this wonderful country.”
“My tip for travellers is to move with the same freedom that you do at home, but get involved with our customs and our people. You are here to live your own experiences, not what other people tell you!”
“What I love most about my country is the Cuban people! Staying in home stays with Cuban families will give you a completely different perspective and a unique experience of the magic of this land.” peregrineadventures.com // 5
Accommodation Final - USE THIS ONE
Hand-picked, quality lodgings Travelling in small groups means we aren’t restricted to staying in larger chain hotels. It means our destination experts can seek out smaller quality hotels, that better reflect the style of the region. All of our accommodation is carefully hand-picked for its quality, amenities and convenient location, so you can spend less time checking in, seeking out a wifi signal or lining up for the breakfast buffet, and more time soaking up a destination over a glass of wine.
La Gargola, Cuba
Hotel Boca Olas, El Salvador
6 // peregrineadventures.com
Antigua Miraflores
Posada Amazonas, Amazon
Exclusive Feature Stays Almost all of our small group tours include at least one night in a Feature Stay – a stand out property that offers a deeper level of cultural immersion or unique perspective of a destination. It could be an eco lodge – with all the mod cons – deep in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, a heritage palace in India or a stilt cottage overlooking Inle Lake. Look for the Feature Stay stamp throughout this brochure for more information on some of our favourites.
FEATURE STAY
Hotel Isla Suasi – Suasi Island Solar-powered, self-sufficient and accessible only by boat, Hotel Isla Suasi is as remote as it is exclusive. With no electricity and no permanent human population, it’s the perfect way to experience this hidden haven of Peru.
Staying Longer? Start your trip a few days early or stay a little longer. We can book your pre and post travel accommodation – just let us know at the time of booking. Hotel Rosario, La Paz, Bolivia
peregrineadventures.com // 7
Moments to Remember Final - USE THIS ONE
Seeing the famous sights is a must, but it’s often the unexpected moments that leave a lasting impression. We’ll take you beyond the highlights and travel at a relaxed pace that allows you to stop and savour each moment along the way. Throughout this brochure, you will see ‘Peregrine Moments’ on each of our trips. These are just a few of the special experiences you’ll have on your Peregrine trip; the highlights you’ll only have while travelling in a small group with a local leader. We’ll still get that perfect photograph of Machu Picchu or the Aztec ruins of Mexico, but enjoying a puppet show by local performance artists or digging a little deeper into the history of key Mayan temples with professional archaeologists are more likely to stand out as future memories.
8 // peregrineadventures.com
Responsible Travel Final - USE THIS ONE
Responsible travel is at the core of our ethos. We employ our own local guides and staff from the destinations in which we operate; we eat in local restaurants and stay in quality, locally run accommodation that directly contributes to employment and the economy. It’s easy to be a responsible traveller; start by carrying a water bottle with you instead of buying plastic bottles to reduce rubbish, say no to plastic bags, learn a few words of the language, and respect local customs. Simple!
How we help
Our Foundation
Carbon offset travel
The Posada Amazonas, our feature stay in the Amazon, is an eco lodge run by the local community. Locals are trained in various hospitality roles to bring income to the area, rather than having to turn to illegal logging to earn money. Not only do you get a great insight into the culture of the region, your stay provides income and skills-training that support the local community.
In 2002, our parent company the Intrepid Group founded The Intrepid Foundation, a notfor-profit organisation that allows our travellers to give back to the communities they visit. Since then, our Foundation has contributed more than $5 million to more than 50 non-profit organisations around the world that address issues such as education, child welfare, environmental and wildlife protection.
In order to minimise our carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner energy future for the next generations, we carbon offset all main emissions on our trips, with no additional cost to the traveller.
peregrineadventures.com // 9
10 // peregrineadventures.com
Private and Tailored Travel Options Final - USE THIS ONE
We understand that some travellers would prefer to see the world with their partner, a few close friends, or on their own. If group travel isn’t for you, we’ve got a number of private travel options available; carefully curated itineraries that follow the same premium adventure style as our regular group departures.
Private groups Prefer to travel with friends or family? Our private groups team can design an itinerary based on your list of must-sees and dos. Talk to one of our Destination Experts, choose your dates and travel companions and we’ll take care of the rest.
Photo: Stanley Kyu Kim (Flickr)
Independent Journeys
Independent Experiences
Some travellers would rather travel with a close friend or partner, so we’ve reimagined a selection of our top itineraries for just one to four travellers. You’ll have a specialist Peregrine guide in each location but will usually travel independently between major stops, to enjoy the benefits of a fully comprehensive itinerary with the freedom of a private tour.
Departing for a group tour on a specific date doesn’t suit everyone. So we’ve created a range of short ‘mini tours’ that you can link together to create your own unique holiday. Designed for one to four people, take an Independent Experience before or after a small group tour, or mix and match a few Experiences to create your ideal trip combination. It’s independent travel without the stress.
In this brochure we offer Peru, Ecuador, Guyana, Colombia, Costa Rica and Cuba as Independent Journeys. See pages 32, 33 and 59 for trip itineraries.
See pages 34 to 39 for a summary of our Independent Experiences in Ecuador, Costa Rica, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile and Brazil. peregrineadventures.com // 11
Limited Edition Trips Final - USE THIS ONE
This year, Peregrine has created a range of unique new journeys for travellers looking to combine their special interests with their love of travel. From history and archaeology, to literature and food, our Limited Edition small group trips have been crafted just for you. Led by expert local guides, staying in quality accommodation and with only one or two departures on each trip, these are true Limited Edition adventures. Head to peregrineadventures.com for more information.
Colombia & the Medellin Flower Festival (Trip Code: PSFM)
Peru Inti Raymi & Archaeology (Trip Code: PSIY)
Mexico Beyond the Day of the Dead (Trip Code: PSLE)
Every August, Medellin is taken over by colour at its annual flower festival. Join in on the action!
Be part of the festivities in Cuzco’s most important festival, the Festival of the Sun.
Explore the stories, colours and flavours behind Mexico’s famous Day of the Dead festivities.
• Wander the old city in Cartagena and visit the bustling Bazurto Market
• After dancing in the streets, follow the parade and join the party at Sacsaywaman’s Winter Solstice
• Visit the island of Janitzio and witness the celebrations in this colourful cemetery – at night!
• Gain a unique insight into Colombia’s coffee industry • Attend the colourful flower parade in Medellin 12 // peregrineadventures.com
• Travel with specialist historian guides to archaeological sites • Visit Machu Picchu... twice!
• View the offerings on display at the National Autonomous University of Mexico • Take the 3-day ‘El Chepe’ train from El Divisadero to Chihuahua
Frequently Asked Questions Final - USE THIS ONE
Where do I find more information on a specific tour? Head to our website, type the trip name or code into the search box at the top of the page, and away you go! There’s a button at the end of each trip page that allows you to view essential trip information, such as a comprehensive itinerary, inclusions and other useful information. Do I need a visa or travel insurance? Many countries require you to have a visa before arrival. After you’ve booked your trip, we’ll send you a pre-departure checklist containing all the visa information you’ll need. It’s important to get visa sorted well in advance. Travel insurance is compulsory on all Peregrine trips.
Do I need to book flights? The prices quoted in this brochure and on our website do not include international flights, however our sales team can help you book your flights. Just ask when you’re making your booking. How do I book a tour? You can book any Peregrine trip through our website, over the phone, in person or through your local travel agent. I’m travelling on my own. Do I need to pay more? Not at all! All our trips are twinshare (solo-travelling ladies share with ladies, while gents share with gents) so there’s no single supplement to pay. If you’d prefer your own room, we can arrange this on most trips at an additional cost. Let us know when you book.
Are there age limits or do I need to have a certain level of fitness? There’s no specific age limit, however most Peregrine passengers are in their 40s, 50s and 60s. Some of our trips involve walking on rocky terrain, cycling and climbing stairs – check the physical ratings (explained below) to see if the trip is right for you. How many people will I travel with? The maximum group size on all trips is 16, however groups usually consist of about ten travellers. What’s included in the price of a tour? An experienced English-speaking leader local to the region, airport arrival transfer (most itineraries), all transport (mostly private), all accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees, many meals.
Using this brochure Every Peregrine trip has been given a physical activity rating, on a scale of 1-5. SIGNATURE
l l l l Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The fitter you are, the more you’ll enjoy it, as most activities will be challenging.
GROUP WALKING TOURS
This indicates two or three trips rolled into one. On these trips, some travellers will do the whole journey while others will join halfway through. It can also mean the leader will change on different sections of the trip. Transfers between trips are included.
GNAT U
RE
Most of our itineraries are designed for people with an average level of fitness, but some involve a little bit of huff and puff and others demand a serious level of fitness (e.g. trekking the Laguna La Torres).
COMBINATION TRIPS
IP
ll Some easy physical activities are included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.
lEl R E lll R Get ready for a heartGRINE T pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You’ll be required to be seriously fit for this trip, as difficult activities are included.
SI
lll This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.
P
l These trips are a relaxing break. You don’t have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.
TRIP
It’s hard for us to choose favourites but there are some key trips that are consistently in high demand and are often
quick to sell out. If you’re looking for the best of the best, keep an eye out for our Signature Trips icon – these indicate our top-selling trips.
peregrineadventures.com // 13
Welcome to
South America The historical and ongoing tussle between the conquerors (the Spanish conquistadors) and the conquered features heavily throughout South American culture. It’s why you’ll see native Aymara women in the street markets of La Paz with their brightly coloured dresses offset by a few-sizestoo-small bowler hat. It’s why indigenous ancestral themes are found all over the magnificent colonial works of the Quito School of Art. And it’s why Machu Picchu is thought of as the Lost City of the Inca, simply because the Spanish never got their hands on it.
14 // peregrineadventures.com
Feature Stays Almost all of our small group tours include at least one night in a Feature Stay – a standout property that offers a deeper level of cultural immersion or unique perspective of a destination. Here’s a selection of them:
Stay at Posada Amazonas, Peru on the following trips: Peru Highlights
Page 18
Amazon & Inca Adventure
Page 19
Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia
Page 22
Rhythms of South America
Page 24
Essence of South America
Page 26
South America in Depth
Page 28
Stay at Hotel Isla Suasi, Suasi Island on the following trips: Peru Highlights
Monsoon 25-35oC Pleasantly warm 20-30oC Warm & wet 20-25oC Cool 15-20oC
Page 18
Amazon & Inca Adventure
Page 19
Peru Explorer
Page 20
Lima to Cuzco
Page 21
Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia
Page 22
Rhythms of South America
Page 24
Essence of South America
Page 26
South America in Depth
Page 28
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Monsoon 25-35oC Pleasantly warm 20-30oC Warm & wet 20-25oC Cool 15-20oC
Amazon Buenos Aires Cuzco Galapagos La Paz Lima Rio de Janeiro Santiago Quito
Stay at Estancia La Eloisa, on the following trips: Rhythms of South America
Page 24
Essence of South America
Page 26
Chile, Argentina & Brazil
Page 27
South America in Depth
Page 28
Chile & Argentina
Page 30
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Amazon Buenos Aires Cuzco Galapagos
peregrineadventures.com // 15
SOUTH AMERICA COMBINATION TRIPS
Take your time and explore South America further with our range of extensive combo trips
TURN THESE...
PSQL
Ecuador to Peru Explorer 9 days
PSSB
Chile & Argentina 10 days
PSAD
Amazon & Inca Adventure 16 days
PSBA
Argentina & Brazil 7 days
INTO A COMBO TRIP PSSIC
South America in depth 39 days
PSQPC
Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia 24 days
PSRSC
Rhythms of South America 31 days
PSSEC
Essence of South America 25 days
PSCAC
Chile, Argentina & Brazil 16 days
16 // peregrineadventures.com
NOTE: International flights necessary to connect these trips are not included.
Quito Cuenca Tumbes
Cotopaxi Banos
ECUADOR
PERU
Lima
Sacred Valley/ Ollantaytambo
Machu Picchu
Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle) Cuzco Lake Titicaca
La Paz BOLIVIA Puno/Suasi Island South Pacific Ocean
BRAZIL Rio de Janeiro
Iguazu Falls
CHILE Valparaiso South Atlantic Ocean
Mendoza Santiago
ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires Estancia Stay
Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle)
Peru Highlights
Lima Paracas
Nazca
21 Days Day 1 Lima Bienvenidos to Peru! Get your bearings as you take an orientation walk of Miraflores in the afternoon. Enjoy a free evening – perhaps seek out the freshest ceviche for dinner tonight. Day 2 Paracas Enjoy a half-day city tour of Lima. Stop in at the San Francisco Monastery and see its remarkable catacombs containing some 70,000 human remains. Also visit the Central Market to sample some of the many varieties of fresh local produce. Later, travel south by private vehicle to Paracas.
Peregrine Moments Round off a downtown walking tour in Alameda de Chabuca Granda in the sweetest way possible – with some sensational Lima desserts. A renowned local expert in the field of archeology and history shares their insight and experience with the group in the Cuzco area. Day 3 Nazca Rise early today and take an excursion across the ocean to visit the Ballestas Islands and its abundant population of wildlife. You’ll have the chance to see birds, sea lions, seals and dolphins. Enjoy a tour of the islands before travelling on to Nazca. Choose to view ancient geoglyphs (aka the Nazca Lines) by flying over the Nazca Desert. Days 4-6 Arequipa Walk the pretty streets of ‘The White City’ – so named for the many buildings made of silar, a white stone. Enjoy the Spanish colonial buildings as you acquaint yourself with this city, watched over by three volcanoes. Day 7 Colca Canyon Take a bus this morning to a canyon that boasts the claim of being twice the depth of the Grand Canyon.
18 // peregrineadventures.com
PERU
Machu Picchu
Colca Canyon
Cuzco
Arequipa
Day 8 Puno Visit the Cruz del Condor, a viewpoint overlooking the valley. Keep watch for the Andean condor, the world’s largest flying bird, soaring overhead. After lunch drive to Puno, stopping en route to visit the ruined ‘chullpas’ (funeral towers) of Sillustani. Days 9-10 Lake Titicaca – Suasi Island Take to the lake by boat and pay a visit to the unique floating islands of Uros, a configuration of islands constructed entirely of reeds by the ancestral Uros people. Spend two nights on Suasi, a private island. Day 11 Puno Return to Puno and get a deeper insight into the city. Days 12-13 Cuzco Travel to Cuzco and join an expert local for a guided tour of the town. This includes visits to the Cathedral and the Coricancha complex. Alternatively, opt to hike the 4-day Classic Inca Trail today (rejoining the group on Day 16 for Machu Picchu). Day 14 Sacred Valley En route to the ruins of Ollantaytambo, head through the Sacred Valley, and have lunch with a Chichubamba community in the Urubamba Valley. Visit nearby pottery and chocolate workshops, and a chicheria (corn beer) bar. Days 15-16 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cuzco Head to Aguas Calientes today and then on to Machu Picchu. A guided tour will tell you about the history of these incredible ruins and the people who lived here. Once is never enough at Machu Picchu, so head back there in the morning for some free time to explore. Return to Cuzco in the evening. On Day 15 there is also the option of hiking the 1-day Inca Trail route.
Lake Titicaca Puno/ Suasi Island
Opt to hike the 4 day classic Inca Trail or 1 day Inca Trail, contact us for more information.
TRIP CODE: PSPK PHYSICAL RATING Non-trek ll l l l l Trek Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 16 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay in Suasi Island, 2 nights feature stay in jungle Transport Boat, local bus, private vehicle, plane Meals 20 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Saturdays Enter trip code PSPK on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED Day 17 Cuzco The day is yours to enjoy – perhaps visit some of the myriad ruins or colonial buildings, or just relax in a cafe with a refreshing pisco sour. Days 18-19 Amazon Jungle (Puerto Maldonado) Fly into Puerto Maldonado before heading on to the Amazon Jungle where you will spend two nights and a day in the lush surrounds. Days 20-21 Puerto Maldonado – Lima Head back to Lima and spend a free afternoon catching up with the group or seeing some last minute sights. This Peruvian adventure concludes in the morning after breakfast.
PERU
Amazon & Inca Adventure 16 Days Attend local cottage industry workshops and a corn beer bar. Head up the ruins of Ollantaytambo for a lesson in Incan urban planning and spectacular views.
Days 2-3 Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle) Fly to the frontier town of Puerto Maldonado. Join a local expert and explore the depths of the Amazon Jungle.
Day 7 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Travel to Aguas Calientes and take a guided tour of the legendary ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu. Enjoy plenty of time to explore this extraordinary site. Or take the option of a 1-day Inca Trail hike.
A late-afternoon walk culminates in Suasi Island’s highest point. Settle in for a picnic, raising your glass as the sun sets over gorgeous Lake Titicaca. Machu Picchu invites endless wonder. Make the most of a second visit to stand in awe of its profound beauty and mystery.
Days 4-5 Cuzco Fly into Cuzco, the epicentre of traditional Peruvian culture. Explore the town on foot, discovering churches, museums, markets and Inca ruins. Day 6 Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo) Visit a rural village en route to Sacred Valley, where you'll enjoy some lunch at a local community.
PERU Sacred Valley/
Ollantaytambo Puerto Maldonado Cuzco (Amazon Jungle)
Machu Picchu
BOLIVIA
Puno/Suasi Island
Day 1 Lima Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a guided tour that includes the Cathedral, San Francisco Monastery and catacombs, and the Central Market.
Peregrine Moments
Lima
Days 8-9 Machu Picchu – Cuzco Return to Machu Picchu for further exploration, then explore Cuzco on a free day. Day 10 Puno Travel to Puno, a melting pot of Aymara and Quechuan cultures, located on Lake Titicaca’s shores. Days 11-13 Lake Titicaca – Suasi Island Cruise across the lake and visit the floating villages of the Uros Islands. Spend two nights on beautiful Suasi Island. Days 14-15 La Paz Head to La Paz via Tiahuanaco and enjoy a full tour of Bolivia’s crown-jewel city. This includes a visit to the otherworldly Moon Valley archaeological site.
Lake Titicaca La Paz
Opt to hike the 1 day Inca Trail, contact us for more information.
TRIP CODE: PSAD PHYSICAL RATING lll Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 11 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay on Suasi Island, 2 nights feature stay in Amazon Jungle Transport Boat, bus, minibus, plane, train Meals 15 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Sundays Enter trip code PSAD on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
Day 16 La Paz Say goodbye to your new friends as this trip concludes after breakfast.
FEATURE STAY
Posada Amazonas – Puerto Maldonado, Peru Drift off to sleep as the sounds of the Amazon Jungle come to life all around you. A 37-metrehigh observation tower offers unique views over the rainforest canopy.
INDEPENDENT JOURNEY OPTION This trip is available as an Independent Journey, departing any day, for 1-4 people. Please see page 11 for details.
peregrineadventures.com // 19
PERU
Peru Explorer
Paracas Nazca
19 Days Day 1 Lima Arrive in Peru and embark on an afternoon orientation walk of Miraflores. Day 2 Paracas Enjoy a half-day city tour of Lima before travelling to the small port town of Paracas. Day 3 Nazca Cruise to the Ballestas Islands for an opportunity to see wildlife up close. Visit the national reserve, which covers more than 3,000 square kilometres of land and sea. Drive to the Nazca Lines and view an assortment of massive etched drawings in the land. Enjoy a traditional pachamanca meal. Day 4-6 Arequipa Drive to Arequipa, a beautiful Spanish colonial city at the foot of the El Misti Volcano. Set out on a walking tour of the city with a local guide, visiting the main square, the Santa Catalina Monastery and the San Ignacio Chapel.
Peregrine Moments Savour the sumptuous delights of pachamanca, a traditional Quechua cuisine that uses an ‘earth oven’ to slow-roast spiced meats and vegetables. There’s a lot to take in at Machu Picchu – that’s why our Peru trips visit it twice, allowing for more special moments to be had at this iconic site.
Day 7 Colca Canyon Travel to the imposing Colca Canyon, twice as deep as the US’s Grand Canyon. Day 8 Puno Visit Cruz del Condor for lovely views over the valley. Head to Puno, stopping en route to visit the Sillustani funeral towers.
20 // peregrineadventures.com
Sacred Vally/ Machu Picchu
Lima
Colca Canyon
Cuzco Puno/ Sausi Island
Arequipa
Days 9-10 Lake Titicaca – Suasi Island Cruise the waters of the lake and learn more about the incredible Uros Islands, which are created entirely from reeds. Continue to private Suasi Island and spend two nights on this beauty. Day 11 Puno Return to Puno for an afternoon of free time to relax. Days 12-13 Cuzco Board a local bus and head to Cuzco, the heart and soul of Peru. At an altitude of 3,450 metres, take your time acclimatising before venturing out on a walking tour around the city’s colonial and Inca sites. Visit Coricancha and the local San Pedro Market. Alternatively, opt to hike the Inca Trail. Day 14 Sacred Valley Journey to the Sacred Valley and visit a local community and learn about their way of life over lunch. Admire the fortress of Sacsayhuaman and the ancient Inca town of Ollantaytambo. Days 15-16 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cuzco Be shown the ins and outs of Machu Picchu on a guided tour. (Inca trek available on Day 15.) Then spend the night in Aguas Calientes before returning to this fascinating site for a morning exploration on your own. Day 17 Cuzco Enjoy Cuzco at your own pace with advice from your leader. Day 18 Lima Take a short flight to Lima, then enjoy a free afternoon. Perhaps visit Miraflores and watch the hang-gliders take off from the cliffs or stroll through the colourful Barranco district. Day 19 Lima Your trip comes to an end this morning after breakfast.
Lake Titicaca
Opt to hike the 4 day classic Inca Trail or 1 day Inca Trail, contact us for more information.
TRIP CODE: PSLR PHYSICAL RATING ll Non-trek l l l l Trek Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 16 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay on Suasi Island Transport Bus, private vehicle, plane, boat, train Meals 18 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Saturdays Enter trip code PSLR on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
PERU
Lima to Cuzco
Paracas Nazca
17 Days Day 1 Lima Begin in the Peruvian capital with an orientation walk of Miraflores. Day 2 Paracas Enjoy a half-day city tour of Lima before making the journey south to Paracas, close to the Paracas National Park.
Peregrine Moments Enjoy a late-afternoon picnic and drinks at Suasi Island’s highest point, sitting down to a picnic and drinks at sunset. In Cuzco, join a renowned local expert in the field of archaeology and history as they share their insight and experience with the group.
Day 3 Nazca Climb aboard a boat from Paracas port for a tour of the Ballestas Islands. Later, head into the desert to Nazca, and perhaps take to the skies to see the famous lines etched into the ground. Enjoy a traditional pachamanca (meats baked in an earthen oven). Days 4-6 Arequipa Continue south to Arequipa, whose skyline is dominated by three volcanoes. Stop by the idyllic Santa Catalina Monastery, walk the endless aisles of the San Camilo Market or simply soak up the village feel. Day 7 Colca Canyon Drive inland to the Colca Canyon, a popular trekking spot with
Sacred Valley/ Machu Picchu
Lima PERU
Colca Canyon
Cuzco Puno/ Sausi Island
Arequipa
a canyon twice as deep as the US’s Grand Canyon. Wander past Inca and pre-Inca terraced farmland, and perhaps catch a glimpse of one of the world’s largest flying birds, the Andean condor. Day 8 Puno Visit the Cruz del Condor, a viewpoint overlooking the valley. Keep watch for the Andean condor, the world’s largest flying bird. After lunch drive to Puno, a small city on the banks of Lake Titicaca. Visit the pre-Inca burial ground of Sillustani. Days 9-10 Lake Titicaca – Suasi Island Sail across Lake Titicaca to the floating islands of the Uros and learn the unique lifestyle of the locals. Head to lovely Suasi Island for a two-night stay. Day 11 Puno Return to Puno and have some free time to explore this city further. Days 12-13 Cuzco Traverse high altitude passes, through valleys and across the central highlands to Cuzco. Acclimatise to the altitude and tour the city, visiting Coricancha temple. Day 14 Sacred Valley Journey through the Sacred Valley, the former heartland of the Inca Empire. Stop en route at a local village to learn about the community’s lifestyle and join them for lunch. Continue on to Ollantaytambo, home to the ruins of the royal estate of an Inca emperor. Days 15-16 Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/ Cuzco Opt to hike the Inca Trail. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of this iconic site – marvel at the scale of the Inca construction and hear stories of its history and the ancestral people of the region. Explore Machu Picchu again the following morning before returning to Cuzco to relax in the evening.
Lake Titicaca
For a small additional price you can opt to hike the 4 day Classic Inca Trail or the 1 day Inca Trail
TRIP CODE: PSLC PHYSICAL RATING Non-trek ll l l l l Trek Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 14 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay on Suasi Island Transport Bus, private vehicle, boat, train Meals 16 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Saturdays Enter trip code PSLC on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED FEATURE STAY
Hotel Isla Suasi – Suasi Island Solar-powered, self-sufficient and accessible only by boat, Hotel Isla Suasi is as remote as it is exclusive. With no electricity and no permanent human population, it’s the perfect way to experience this hidden haven of Peru.
Day 17 Cuzco This Peruvian adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning.
peregrineadventures.com // 21
Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia 24 Days Days 1 Quito Arrive in Ecuador’s capital. Day 2 Cotopaxi Tour stately Quito with a local historian, then drive to the Cotopaxi area and stay there overnight.
Peregrine Moments Be welcomed into a Quito ice cream shop and enjoy a demonstration – and a tasting, of course – of delicious ‘pan icecream’. Get a different perspective of Cuenca with a local historian and expert of this colonial-era city. Day 3 Quilotoa Travel to Quilotoa, an incredible caldera filled with water. Those up to the challenge might like to embark on a hike down to the lake’s edge, following a steep, sandy trail.
22 // peregrineadventures.com
Days 4-5 Banos Visit the highest active volcano on earth, Cotopaxi. After some time spent savouring the site’s snow-cloaked peak, drive into Banos, a tranquil town set amid verdant flanks, and visit the Devil’s Cauldron. Days 6-7 Cuenca Arrive in Cuenca, a well-preserved colonial-era city. This may well be the most beautiful town in all of Ecuador. Days 8-9 Tumbes – Lima Drive through enchanting Andean scenery to the Peruvian border for your onward flight to Lima. Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel.
Days 10-11 Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle) Fly to the frontier town of Puerto Maldonado and explore the dense Amazon Jungle with a local guide. Days 12-13 Cuzco Fly into Cuzco, the epicentre of traditional Peruvian culture. Explore the town on foot, discovering churches, museums, markets and Inca ruins. Day 14 Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo) Visit a rural village for lunch near the Sacred Valley, visit pottery and chocolate workshops, and stop in at a chicheria (corn beer) bar. Head up the ruins of Ollantaytambo for a lesson in Inca urban planning and spectacular views.
SOUTH AMERICA
ECUADOR Banos Cuenca South Pacific Ocean
South Atlantic Ocean
Quito Cotopaxi
PERU
Lima
Machu Picchu
Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle)
Sacred Valley/ Ollantaytambo Cuzco
Puno/Suasi Island
La Paz
Lake Titicaca
BOLIVIA
Opt to hike the 1-day Inca Trail. Contact us for more information.
TRIP CODE: PSQPC Day 15 Aguas Calientes Travel to Aguas Calientes and explore the legendary ancient city of Machu Picchu on a guided tour. Perhaps opt to hike the ‘one day’ Inca Trail. Days 16-17 Machu Picchu – Cuzco Revisit Machu Picchu, then relax in Cuzco. Day 18 Puno Make the scenic journey to Puno, a tiny but unique town located on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Days 19-21 Lake Titicaca – Suasi Island Cruise to the floating villages on the Uros Islands and learn about the local way of life. Spend two nights on Suasi Island.
Days 22-23 La Paz Stop at Tiahuanaco archaeological site on the way to La Paz, where you’ll take a full-day city tour including a visit to Moon Valley. Day 24 La Paz Say goodbye to your new friends as the trip ends after breakfast. COMBINATION TRIP INFORMATION This is a combination of itineraries PSQL and PSAD. This means some travellers will do the whole journey while others will join halfway through. It can also mean the leader will change on different sections of the trip. Transfers between trips are included.
PHYSICAL RATING ll Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 18 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay in Amazon Jungle, 1 night feature stay in Quito, 2 nights feature stay in Suasi Island Transport Taxi, train, private vehicle, local bus Meals 23 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Saturdays Enter trip code PSQPC on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
peregrineadventures.com // 23
Rhythms of South America 31 Days Day 1 Lima Arrive in Lima and transfer to the hotel and take a leader-led walking tour. Days 2-3 Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle) Spend two nights in a jungle lodge in the Madre de Dios region, overlooking the tropical rainforest from the room's balcony.
Peregrine Moments Walk to the highest point of Suasi Island, wrap yourself in a blanket and raise your glass to a beautiful sunset on a memorable picnic stop. After a picnic-style empanada lunch in beautiful Valparaiso, a puppet demonstration at Teatro Museo gives a unique insight into the local performing arts.
Days 4-5 Cuzco Fly into Cuzco, the epicentre of traditional Peruvian culture. Day 6 Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo) Stop by a rural village en route to Sacred Valley, where a full day will be spent exploring.
24 // peregrineadventures.com
Day 7 Aguas Calientes Travel by train through the Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, for a first visit of Machu Picchu – or opt to hike the one-day Inca Trail.
Day 12 Suasi Island Discover the culture and history of the lake area with a visit to the local museum.
Day 8 Machu Picchu – Cuzco Rise early to witness the beauty of Machu Picchu in the early morning light.
Days 14-15 La Paz Cross the border into Bolivia then travel to La Paz, stopping at the archaeological site of Tiwanaku along the way. Take a full day city tour of La Paz.
Day 9 Cuzco Relax, shop or explore more of Cuzco's sights. Your ‘boleto turistico’ ticket gives access the archaeological sites of Qenqo and Tambomachay, on the outskirts of Cuzco. Day 10 Puno Travel through spectacular mountain scenery to Puno. Day 11 Lake Titicaca / Suasi Island Cruise the mystical blue waters of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Visit the intriguing floating islands of the Uros and spend the evening on the private island of Suasi.
Day 13 Puno Travel to Puno.
Days 16-17 Santiago Make your way to the Chilean capital. Explore this vibrant city on a guided walking tour. Days 18-19 Valparaiso Enjoy a free morning in Santiago, then drive west to the Casablanca Valley for a wine tasting in lush surroundings. Continue to the coast for a tour of the colourful port town of Valparaiso. Days 20-21 Mendoza Cross the Andes on a memorable journey from Chile to Argentina. Travel to the acclaimed wine region of Mendoza. Visit several wineries and sit down to a closed-door restaurant lunch.
IP
P
ER
SOUTH AMERICA
SIGNATURE EGRINE TR
SI
RE
GNAT U
TRIP PERU Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle) Lima Cuzco Lake Titicaca Machu Picchu BRAZIL La Paz Puno/Suasi Island BOLIVIA Rio de Janeiro South CHILE Iguazu Falls
ARGENTINA Valparalso Mendoza
Santiago
Estancia Stay
Atlantic Ocean
Buenos Aires
Opt to hike the 1 day Inca Trail, contact us for more information. NOTE: The La Paz to Santiago flight is not included
Days 22-23 Estancia Stay Fly from Mendoza to Buenos Aires, then drive out to a traditional estancia (ranch) to see an old-fashioned side of Argentina. After spectating an exhilirating polo game, meet the horses and have a turn. Also be visited by a local gaucho (cowboy) who tells all about leather craft and its many uses. Days 24-26 Buenos Aires Return to Buenos Aires to experience its old charm and modern energy. Be swept away by the magic of that most famous Argentinian art form: the tango. A private workshop offers not only a lesson in its history, but a chance to try your own moves, with a one-hour lesson. Days 27-28 Iguazu Falls Travel to Iguazu Falls and spend two days visiting both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides. Spend a little time getting know one of the few remaining Guarani communities.
Days 29-31 Rio de Janeiro Travel to festive Rio. Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue for incredible views. Set off on a favela walking tour with your guide. Your South American adventure ends on Day 31. COMBINATION TRIP INFORMATION This is a combination of itineraries PSAD, PSSB and PSBA. This means some travellers will do the whole journey while others will join halfway through. It can also mean the leader will change on different sections of the trip. Transfers between trips are included.
TRIP CODE: PSRSC PHYSICAL RATING ll Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 22 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay in Amazon Jungle, 2 nights feature stay in Suasi Island, 2 nights feature stay in estancia, 2 nights feature stay in Iguazu Falls Transport Plane, private vehicle, local bus, boat Meals 30 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Sundays Enter trip code PSRSC on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
peregrineadventures.com // 25
PERU Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo Lima Machu Picchu Puno/Suasi Island
Essence of South America
Days 2-3 Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle) Fly to the frontier town of Puerto Maldonado. Leave civilisation behind and, with a local guide, venture deep into the Amazon rainforest by motorised canoe. Explore the depths of this dense jungle, watching monkeys leap through the trees and colourful macaws gathering at a clay lick. Days 4-5 Cuzco Fly into Cuzco, the epicentre of traditional Peruvian culture. Explore this lovely town on foot with a local guide. Day 6 Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo) En route to the ruins of Ollantaytambo, stop by a rural village near the Sacred Valley for lunch with Chichubamba folk. Visit pottery and chocolate workshops, and head into a local chicheria (corn beer) bar.
Peregrine Moments In Valparaiso, Chile’s most creative city, visit Teatro Museo for a puppet demonstration. It’s an intriguing and often overlooked part of the local culture. After a tipple in Mendoza’s wineries, take your seat at an exclusive, closed-door lunch in a small local restaurant for some traditional ‘asado’ barbeque. Day 7 Aguas Calientes Travel by train through the winding Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes. Explore the incredible ancient Inca site of Machu Picchu with a local guide. Or opt to hike the 1-day Inca Trail. Day 8 Machu Picchu- Cuzco Rise early to see misty Machu Picchu in the morning light. Day 9 Cuzco Relax, shop or explore more of Cuzco's sights.
26 // peregrineadventures.com
BOLIVIA
Lake Titicaca
CHILE Valparalso Santiago Mendoza
ARGENTINA
25 Days Day 1 Lima Welcome to Peru. After settling into your hotel, why not step out among the old cathedrals and monasteries for a taste of the town’s colonial history.
Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle) Cuzco La Paz
Day 10 Puno Travel through spectacular mountain scenery to the tiny but unique town of Puno. Cross high mountain passes and stop by Adobe ruins before arriving in the folklore capital of Peru. Day 11 Lake Titicaca / Suasi Island Cruise the mystical blue waters of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Visit the intriguing floating islands of the Uros, built from many layers of totora reeds. Sail to Taquile Island, where knitting is strictly the domain of men, while women focus on the spinning. Continue to Suasi Island. Day 12 Suasi Island Discover the culture and history of the lake area with a visit to the local museum, then board canoes to navigate around Suasi island, looking out for birdlife, llamas and alpacas. Day 13 Puno Travel to lakeside Puno. Days 14-15 La Paz Arrive in La Paz and enjoy spectacular views of this city in the middle of a vast volcanic crater. Browse markets and head out to see the unique landscapes of Moon Valley. Days 16-17 Santiago Explore Chile’s vibrant capital city on a half-day guided walking tour. Days 18-19 Valparaiso Enjoy a wine tasting in lush surroundings. Continue to the coast, arriving in the explosively colourful port town of Valparaiso. Take a walking tour to discover Chile’s most creative city. This includes a visit to the Teatro Museo, the puppet and clown museum, where you’ll enjoy a demonstration. Days 20-21 Mendoza Tour Argentina's most prolific and significant grape-growing region, visiting several wineries and cellars and enjoying a closed-door restaurant lunch.
Buenos Aires
South Atlantic Ocean
Estancia Stay
Opt to hike the 1-day Inca Trail, contact us for more information. NOTE: The La Paz to Santiago flight is not included
TRIP CODE: PSSEC PHYSICAL RATING ll Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 18 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay in Amazon Jungle, 2 nights feature stay on Suasi Island, 2 nights feature stay in estancia Transport Plane, private vehicle, train, local bus Meals 24 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Sundays Enter trip code PSSEC on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED Day 22-23 Estancia Stay Drive out to a traditional estancia (ranch). Enjoy hands-on activities, attending a polo game and learning about the local leather craft. Days 24-25 Buenos Aires Travel back to BA to experience its old charm and modern energy. This trip ends on Day 25. COMBINATION TRIP INFORMATION This is a combination of itineraries PSAD and PSSB. This means some travellers will do the whole journey while others will join halfway through. It can also mean the leader will change on different sections of the trip. Transfers between trips are included.
SOUTH AMERICA
BRAZIL
Chile, Argentina and Brazil visiting several wineries and cellar doors. Enjoy a private lunch in a local restaurant.
Days 3-4 Valparaiso Enjoy a free morning in Santiago, then drive to the Casablanca Valley for a wine tasting in lush surroundings. Take a walking tour to discover Valparaiso, Chile’s most creative city.
Days 9-11 Buenos Aires Travel back to Buenos Aires to experience its old charm and modern energy. Let the city with Latin passion, European elegance and a distinctive style all of its own steal your heart. Attend a private tango workshop and try some moves.
Experience a completely different side of Argentina. Learn the fine art of polo and meet a cowboy leather craftsman on a traditional Estancia. Join our friend Sallete for a home-cooked feast in Rio’s favelas. It doesn’t get more authentic than this. Days 5-6 Mendoza Board a local bus for a memorable journey from Chile to Argentina. With possible sights of the highest mountain in the Americas, travel to the acclaimed wine region of Mendoza. On arrival, get to know the city with a gentle stroll around its treelined streets. Get a taste of Argentina's most prolific and significant grape-growing region,
Mendoza
CHILE
Days 1-2 Santiago Arrive in Santiago and explore the city on a guided walking tour, learning about Chile's capital while visiting some of its most iconic sights. In free time, discover Santiago’s Parisian Quarter, Bella Vista, or maybe a cable car to Cerro San Cristobal for magnificent panoramic views.
Peregrine Moments
ARGENTINA Valparaiso
Buenos Aires
Santiago
16 Days Days 7-8 Estancia Stay Fly from Mendoza to Buenos Aires, then drive out to a traditional estancia (ranch). Hands-on activities acquaint you with two fascinating local traditions, polo and leather craft.
Days 12-13 Iguazu Falls Travel to Iguazu Falls and spend two days visiting both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of this natural wonder. Get to know one of the few remaining Guarani communities, who are some of the original inhabitants of this region. Days 14-16 Rio de Janeiro Travel to Rio and visit the artistic Santa Teresa area. A tour of the favelas with a local guide leads to a local house where some truly authentic food is on offer. Enjoy delicious homemade fejoada (a stew of black beans, kale and pork) and a zesty caipirinha cocktail. This trip ends on Day 16.
Rio de Janeiro
Iguazu Falls
Estancia Stay
South Atlantic Ocean
TRIP CODE: PSCAC PHYSICAL RATING l l Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 11 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay in Iguazu, 2 nights feature stay in estancia Transport Plane, private vehicle, local bus Meals 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Fridays Enter trip code PSCAC on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED COMBINATION TRIP INFORMATION This is a combination of itineraries PSSB and PSBA. This means some travellers will do the whole journey while others will join halfway through. It can also mean the leader will change on different sections of the trip.
peregrineadventures.com // 27
South America in Depth 39 Days Day 1 Quito Welcome to Quito, Ecuador's stately capital. If arriving a few hours before this evening's group meeting, make sure to venture out and explore. Days 2-3 Cotopaxi In the company of an expert local guide, see some of the sights of Quito's Old Town. Travel to Cotopaxi Lodge for a two-night stay. Visit the famous crater lake of Quilotoa on Day 3. Day 4 Banos Today you'll visit the highest active volcano on earth, Cotopaxi. After some time spent savouring the site's snow-cloaked peak, drive into Banos, a tranquil little town set amid verdant flanks.
Peregrine Moments Join a passionate local Cuencano, who knows Cuenca better than most people, on a memorable city excursion that visits historic family homes. Hike to the highest point on exclusive Suasi Island, where gorgeous sunset scenes over Lake Titicaca are best enjoyed cocktail-in-hand. Be captivated by Argentina’s most famous dance: the tango. Learn its history and try some moves on an interactive afternoon workshop in Buenos Aires. Day 5 Banos Spend more time soaking up the peace and tranquillity of Banos and visit the nearby Devil’s Cauldron. Day 6 Cuenca Arrive in Cuenca, a wellpreserved colonial-era city. This town is considered by many travellers to be the most beautiful in all of Ecuador.
28 // peregrineadventures.com
Day 7 Cuenca Become further immersed in Cuenca's history on an excursion out to the Ingapirca ruins, home to the famous Temple of the Sun (and a fair few grazing llamas). Get a different perspective of Cuenca by joining an expert local guide for some exploring.
Day 14 Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo) En route to Ollantaytambo, travel through the Sacred Valley, and have lunch with a Chichubamba community in the Urubamba Valley. Visit nearby pottery and chocolate workshops, and a chicheria (corn beer) bar.
Day 8 Tumbes – Lima Make the most of a free day getting to know Lima, a city at one time the most opulent on the South American continent.
Day 15 Aguas Calientes Travel by train through the winding Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy your first visit to the magical Machu Picchu archaeological site. Or perhaps opt to hike the 1-day Inca Trail.
Day 9 Lima Travel to Lima and meet your new travel companions. Get a feel for Lima's historical centre on an walking tour through the old streets, monasteries and cathedrals with your new leader. Day 10 Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle) Fly to the frontier town of Puerto Maldonado and leave civilisation behind to venture deep into the Amazon rainforest by motorised canoe. Spend the next two nights in a jungle lodge overlooking the tropical rainforest of the Madre de Dios region. Day 11 Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle) Explore the beating heart of the Amazon jungle with a local guide, encountering magnificent fauna and flora in their natural habitat. Days 12-13 Cuzco Fly into Cuzco, the epicentre of traditional Peruvian culture. It’s a lovely town to explore on foot. Explore in and around the city with a local guide, visiting the cathedral and explore the impressive Coricacancha complex.
Day 16 Machu Picchu- Cuzco Rise early to witness the beauty of Machu Picchu in the early morning light. Return to Cuzco. Day 17 Cuzco Relax, shop or explore more of Cuzco's many interesting sights. Day 18 Puno Travel through spectacular mountain scenery to the tiny but unique town of Puno. Cross high mountain passes and stop by Adobe ruins before arriving in the folklore capital of Peru. Day 19 Lake Titicaca / Suasi Island Cruise the mystical blue waters of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Spend the evening on the private island of Suasi. Day 20 Suasi Island Discover the culture and history of the lake area with a visit to the local museum, then board canoes to navigate around Suasi island, looking out for birdlife, llamas and alpacas. Day 21 Lake Titicaca Tour (Puno) Return to the tiny lakeside town of Puno. Day 22 La Paz Travel to La Paz, stopping at the archaeological site of Tiwanaku along the way. The sprawling ruins comprise of
SOUTH AMERICA
SI
RE
GNAT U
TRIP ECUADOR
Quito Banos Cotopaxi Cuenca PERU Sacred Valley
South Atlantic Ocean
BRAZIL Cuzco Lake Titicaca La Paz Rio de BOLIVIA Janeiro Iguazu Valparaiso Falls Santiago Buenos Aires Mendoza EstanciaStay
Lima Machu Picchu Puno/Suasi Island
South Pacific Ocean
temples, courtyards, terraced pyramids, monolithic stone statues, and the famous Gateway of the Sun. Day 23 La Paz Take a dramatic ride on the world’s highest 'urban' cable car to La Paz's twin city of El Alto. Days 24-25 Santiago Make your way to Chile’s vibrant, artistic capital city. Explore the city on a guided walking tour. Day 26 Valparaiso Enjoy a free morning in Santiago, then drive to the Casablanca Valley for a wine tasting in lush surroundings. Continue to the coast, arriving in the explosively colourful port town of Valparaiso. Day 27 Valparaiso Take a walking tour to discover Chile’s most creative city. Days 28-29 Mendoza Cross the Andes on a memorable journey from Chile to Argentina. With possible sights of the highest mountain in the Americas, travel to the acclaimed wine region of Mendoza. On arrival, get to know the city with a gentle stroll around its treelined streets. Get a taste of Argentina’s most prolific and significant grape-growing region, visiting several wineries and cellar doors along the way.
FEATURE STAY
Estancia La Eloisa
Days 30-31 Estancia Stay Fly from Mendoza to Buenos Aires, then drive out to a traditional estancia (ranch) for a two-night stay. Learn the art of polo, and a thing or two about leather craft from a local gaucho (cowboy). Day 32-34 Buenos Aires Travel back to Buenos Aires to experience its old charm and modern energy. Window shop down historic avenues, visit the elaborate tombs on display in the famous Recoleta Cemetery, weave through market stalls sandwiched between colourful houses or gorge on the city's sophisticated culture and food. A tango workshop is included. Days 35-36 Iguazu Fall Travel to Iguazu Falls, an incredible natural wonder that sits on the cusp of Argentina and Brazil. Spend two days visiting the falls from both sides of the border and taking in the beautiful surrounds. Days 37-39 Rio de Janeiro Travel to Rio and enjoy a full-day city tour. This adventure culminates in a local house in the favelas. Here you will be treated to some of the most authentic local food possible – a delicious homemade Feijoada (a stew of black beans, kale and pork) and a zesty caipirinha cocktail.
CHILE ARGENTINA
Opt to hike the 1 day Inca Trail, contact us for more information. NOTE: The La Paz to Santiago flight is not included
TRIP CODE: PSSIC PHYSICAL RATING l l l Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 30 nights comfortable hotel, 1 night feature stay in Quito, 2 nights feature stay in Amazon Jungle, 2 nights feature stay on Suasi Island, 2 nights feature stay in estancia Transport Taxi, train, private vehicle Meals 39 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 6 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Saturdays Enter trip code PSSIC on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED COMBINATION TRIP INFORMATION This is a combination of itineraries PSQL, PSAD, PSSB and PSBA. This means some travellers will do the whole journey while others will join halfway through. It can also mean the leader will change on different sections of the trip.
This beautiful estancia boasts a golf course and polo field, an 11-hectare park, swimming pool and charming English-style house.
peregrineadventures.com // 29
Chile & Argentina 10 Days
ARGENTINA
a picnic of empanadas, and a puppet and clown demonstration at Teatro Museo. Day 4 Valparaiso Take a walking tour and discover Chile’s most creative city. The hills of Cerro Concepcion and Cerro Alegre are dotted with kaleidoscopically coloured houses.
Day 1 Santiago Arrive in Santiago – set within a circle of snow-capped mountains, the city is vibrant, artistic and gourmet.
Peregrine Moments Watch a chef prepare your food in a private closeddoor restaurant for a real taste of Argentina. Day 2 Santiago Explore the city on a guided walking tour, learning about Chile's capital while visiting some of its most iconic sights. Day 3 Valparaiso Drive to the Casablanca Valley for a wine tasting en route to the coast. Tour Chile’s most creative city, enjoying
Day 5 Mendoza Cross the Andes on a memorable journey from Chile to Argentina, with possible sightings of the highest mountain in the Americas. Arrive in the famous wine region of Mendoza and get to know the city with a gentle stroll around its tree-lined streets. Day 6 Mendoza Discover Argentina's most prolific grape-growing region, visiting several wineries and sitting down to a closed-door restaurant lunch. Days 7-8 Estancia Stay Fly from Mendoza to Buenos Aires, then drive out to a traditional estancia (ranch). Try some polo, and learn about leather craft from a local gaucho (cowboy) who visits the ranch. Days 9-10 Buenos Aires Travel back to Buenos Aires, where the trip ends on Day 10.
Valparaiso
Mendoza
Santiago
CHILE
Estancia Stay
PHYSICAL RATING l l Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 7 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay in estancia Transport Plane, private vehicle, Local bus Meals 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Mondays Enter trip code PSSB on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
BRAZIL
Rio de Janeiro
Iguazu Falls
7 Days lesson for a chance to immerse yourself in Argentina’s famous dance style. Days 3-4 Iguazu Falls Travel to Iguazu Falls and spend two days visiting both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides. Get to know one of the few remaining Guarani communities – they are the original inhabitants of this region.
Days 5-7 Rio de Janeiro Travel to Rio and visit the Christ the Redeemer statue, taking in the views as you go. Set off on a favela walking tour which ends with a visit to a local house where an authentic Brazilian feast Peregrine Moments and cocktail await. Perhaps spend some After touring Rio’s favelas, sip a caipirinha and enjoy time people watching on the beaches of hearty homemade feijoada in a local house. Copacabana and Ipanema before you trip comes to an end on Day 7.
FEATURE STAY
ARGENTINA South Atlantic Ocean Buenos Aires
TRIP CODE: PSBA PHYSICAL RATING l l Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 4 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay in Iguazu Transport Plane, private vehicle Meals 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch DEPARTURE DATES Selected Wednesdays Enter trip code PSBA on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates
El Pueblito, Iguazu
Price See inside front cover
After the rolling thunder of Iguazu Falls, escape to this serene and spacious hotel with its lush green surrounds, friendly hospitality and tasteful local craftmanship.
ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
30 // peregrineadventures.com
South Atlantic Ocean
TRIP CODE: PSSB
Argentina & Brazil
Days 1-2 Buenos Aires Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Take a city tour that visits the colourful neighbourhoods of San Telmo and La Boca and Recoleta’s renowned cemetery. Attend an afternoon tango workshop and
Buenos Aires
CHILE
11 Days GROUP WALKING TOUR This is a walking trip. A serious level of fitness is required. For 3 of the days, you may be walking for 6-9 hours (12-20 km) per day. While the footpaths are well maintained, you will still be walking over rough surfaces with some steep inclines.
El Calafate
park. Trek the Torres Base Trek (8 hrs), taking in the Nordenskjold lake, Ascencio Valley and Torres Lagoon. Set eyes on the east and west faces of the Grey Glacier, watching with awe as the boat gets as near as possible to the glacier (depending on ice-slide activity).
Days 6-9 El Chalten Make the journey to Argentina, then continue to El Chalten. Adventurers from all around the world Day 1 Punta Arenas Welcome to Punta congregate here, and the atmosphere is laid Arenas, Chile's southernmost city. Settle into back and outdoors-oriented. Over two days, your hotel and enjoy the lovely end-of-thetackle two of the area's best day-treks, Laguna world atmosphere by the water. de los Tres and Laguna Las Torres (6-9 hours per day). The hikes are moderate to difficult, with easy terrain but often wild Peregrine Moments and woolly weather conditions. Laguna Catch your breath (and have your breath taken away) de Los Tres offers great views of Cerro by the view from a lookout at El Chalten, while you Fitz Roy (3,405 m) and its two sister peaks; replenish with cheese and wine. Laguna Las Torres trail boasts superb views of the Cerro Torre peak (3,102 m). Days 2-5 Torres Del Paine National Park Be greeted by nandues, condors, pink flamingos and herds of guanacos at this grand national
Day 10-11 El Calafate Enter the stunning realm of the Perito Moreno Glacier and do some exploring. Your Patagonia adventure ends after breakfast on Day 11.
Explore Patagonia
Grey Glacier
TRIP CODE: PSPO PHYSICAL RATING l l l l Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 6 nights comfortable hotel, 4 nights feature stay in Torres del Paine Transport Plane, private vehicle, taxi, boat Meals 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Mondays and Fridays Enter trip code PSPO on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
CHILE Puerto Varas
Days 7-8 Torres del Paine NP Transfer to Torres del Paine National Park. Cruise to the impressive Grey Glacier, visiting its east and west faces. Sometimes icebergs are seen floating in the lake, and they might even reach the shore. Enjoy a full-day drive around the park, stopping here and there to explore on foot and take in views. Venture deep into the hills, taking in the breadth of the landscapes, from ice-studded wooded ravines to waterfalls and flamingo-specked lagoons.
Day 9 El Calafate Head across the border to Argentina and on to El Calafate. This gateway to Perito Moreno is a major hub for adventurers and retains plenty of its Peregrine Moments old-fashioned charm. Perhaps seek out Visit a brew master who will share his knowledge some of the delicious and fresh local and passion for microbrewing in Bariloche trout for an evening meal.
Day 6 Punta Arenas Fly to Punta Arenas, an eclectic town next to the Strait of Magellan.
Bariloche
ARGENTINA
Days 4-5 Lake Crossing/Puerto Varas Travel across the Andes via a series of beautiful
lakes, finishing in Puerto Varas in Chile. Enjoy scenes of Swiss architecture, beautiful gardens, pristine waters, lush greenery and mountain peaks.
Perito Moreno Glacier Torres del Paine NP
Punta Arenas
11 Days
Days 1-3 Bariloche Arrive in lakeside Bariloche and settle into your hotel. Drive the Circuito Chico out to the Llao Llao Hotel, where high tea is the order of the day.
ARGENTINA
El Chalten
Day 10 El Calafate Delve into the world of the Perito Merino Glacier. This glacier is growing, not melting – one of many things that make it a standout Patagonian wonder. At 35 kilometres long, it's hard to do justice to its immensity on camera. Listen for cracks in the ice as you explore.
Grey Glacier
Perito Moreno Glacier El Calafate
South Atlantic Ocean
Torres del Paine NP Punta Arenas
TRIP CODE: PSPL PHYSICAL RATING l l Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 8 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay in Torres del Paine Transport Plane, private vehicle, taxi, boat Meals 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Enter trip code PSPL on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
Day 11 El Calafate Your journey comes to an end after breakfast. on Day 11.
peregrineadventures.com // 31
CHILE, ARGENTINA & BRAZIL
Patagonia Hiking
INDEPENDENT JOURNEYS
While we feel that travelling with a small, likeminded group can elevate a holiday experience, we recognise that some travellers may prefer to see the world with just their friend or partner. So we’ve created a selection of itineraries for just one or two travellers in both up-and-coming and well established destinations. This allows you to enjoy the
benefits of a fully comprehensive itinerary but with the freedom and intimacy of a private tour. As well as the three trips that feature on this spread, some of our standard itineraries that feature throughout this brochure can also be done as independent trips. Look out for the ‘Independent Journey’ badge, which indicates which trips fall into this category.
Guyana Journey GUYANA
14 Days
Georgetown
the banks. In the afternoon, take a boat to Kurupukari Falls to see ancient petroglyphs. Days 5-6 Iwokrama Canopy Take a 4x4 to the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway to see the forest from the same perspective as the monkeys and birds. Day 1 Georgetown Begin this Guianan exploration in the capital and see the mid-19th century State House, Stabroek Market and St George’s Cathedral. Day 2 Kaieteur Falls – Georgetown Fly to Kaieteur Falls and then to the multi-tiered Orinduik Falls, located on the border with Brazil. Large plunge pools offer the chance to cool off from the tropical heat. Return to Georgetown. Days 3-4 Iwokrama Rainforest Fly to Iwokrama River Lodge and explore trails with a ranger. Take an after-dark cruise along the river to spot caiman, night birds, snakes and maybe even puma or capybara. The following morning, set out on the Essequibo River to hear the dawn chorus of the birds that line
32 // peregrineadventures.com
Days 7-8 Surama Village Head on to the Amerindian village of Surama, where you’ll take a tour and learn about the traditional inhabitants. Take a guided tour of the forest and paddle on the Burro Burro River.
Kaieteur Falls Iwokrama Canopy Surama Village Karanambu
Iwokrama Rainforest Annai
Yupukari Village
TRIP CODE: PSGUJ PHYSICAL RATING l l l
Day 9 Annai Travel to the forest-covered foothills of the Pakaraima Mountains.
Accommodation 13 nights lodge
Days 10-11 Karanambu Take a dawn hike down the Panorama Trail for an incredible sunrise view. Journey down the Rupununi River to Karanambu Ranch. Board a boat to look for otters in the wild and see the Victoria Amazonica waterlily.
Meals 13 breakfasts, 10 lunch, 10 dinners
Day 12 Yupukari Village Take a boat to the Amerindian village of Yupukari. Days 13-14 Georgetown Have time this morning to further explore the Caiman House area, then return to Georgetown.
Transport Plane, 4x4, boat
DEPARTURE DATES Daily Enter trip code PSGUJ on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
Ecuador Journey 9 Days the equator. Spend two nights in a 17th century restored Hacienda. Day 6 Papallacta Cross the Andes and wind through valleys to the lovely spa town of Papallacta. Relax and pamper yourself in the geothermal pools of the hot springs, whose mineral-filled water flows directly from the surrounding Cayambe and Antisana volcanoes. Day 1 Quito Begin your Ecuadorian journey high in the Andes. The World Heritagelisted colonial city of Quito, surrounded by mountainous volcanoes, makes for a stunning introduction to the country. Days 2-3 Cloud Forest Take a scenic journey deep into the forest to your lodge. Venture into the lush cloud forest and learn about its diverse collection of rare and native plants and animals. Days 4-5 Otavalo Travel north to Otavalo, stopping at the ‘Mitad del Mundo’ monument en route, where the French officially marked
Otavalo Quito Cotopaxi Papallacta
Cloud Forest
Days 7-8 Cotopaxi In the morning enter the Avenue of Volcanoes and Cotopaxi National Park. Walk the picturesque trail around Limpiapungo Lake for standout views of Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world. Weather permitting, ascend to base camp – an elevation of 4,800 metres – to get closer to this dramatic mountain before returning to Quito. Day 9 Quito This Ecuador adventure comes to an end this morning after breakfast.
ECUADOR
TRIP CODE: PSECJ PHYSICAL RATING l l Accommodation 5 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay in Cloud Forest lodge, 2 nights feature stay in a Hacienda, 2 nights feature stay in a Quito hotel Transport Taxi, train, private vehicle Meals 9 breakfasts, 3 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Daily Enter trip code PSECJ on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
Colombia Journey 13 Days
Tayrona NP Cartagena
Days 4-5 Cocora Valley – Coffee Estancia Tour Cocora, a fertile valley filled with enormous wax palms – Colombia’s national symbol. Visit a traditional estancia situated in a remote and beautiful part of the coffee region of Colombia. Gain a unique insight into the coffee industry on a tour of the plantation and processing centre. Days 6-7 Medellin Travel to Colombia’s second-largest city, Medellin, for a city tour. Make the trip into the mountains to visit a colourful flower farm in Santa Elena.
Day 1 Bogota Arrive in Bogota and transfer to your hotel. Day 2 Bogota Go on a full-day city tour of Colombia’s cosmopolitan capital. Visit the Paloquemao Market, the Gold Museum and the Botero Art Museum. Day 3 Salento Fly to Armenia and transfer to Salento, a picturesque town in the heart of Colombia’s coffee country. Walk through the colourful streets, enjoy breathtaking mountain views and sample some local food.
Day 8 Koralia Beach Take a short flight to Santa Marta and travel to Koralia Beach, a stunning stretch of pristine beach along the Caribbean coast. Days 9-10 Tayrona National Park – Koralia Beach Hike through jungle trails to reach untouched Caribbean beaches, keeping an eye out for red squirrels, dusky titi monkeys and collared peccaries. Days 11-13 Cartagena Drive to the World Heritage-listed Cartagena and embark on a walking tour of the Bazurto Market. Your independent journey through Colombia ends after breakfast on Day 13.
Coffee Estancia
Koralia Beach
Medellin
Salento
COLOMBIA
Bogota
TRIP CODE: PSCOJ PHYSICAL RATING l l Accommodation 10 nights comfortable hotels, 2 nights coffee estancia Transport Plane, private vehicle, jeep Meals 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Daily Enter trip code PSCOJ on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
peregrineadventures.com // 33
INDEPENDENT EXPERIENCES Cloud Forest
Otavalo Coca (Amazon) Quito Cotopaxi ECUADOR
PERU Puerto Maldonado (Amazon)
ECUADOR AND PERU Final - USE THIS ONE
South Pacific Ocean
South Atlantic Ocean
Quito
Otavalo & Hacienda Stay
Ecuador Cloud Forest
2 Days
3 Days
4 Days
The stunning mountain backdrop and historic architecture of Quito make this capital city one of a kind. Take in picturesque views of the townscape from Panecillo Hill in the Old Town. Then see the Presidential Palace, Independence Square, and the churches of San Francisco, La Compania and the gorgeous La Cathedral.
Travel north on the Pan-American highway, visiting Calderon and Cayambe. Peruse Otavalo’s local market before heading to Cotacachi – a town famous for its indigenous culture and handmade leather goods. Drive to Ibarra, where you’ll embark on a train journey through small communities and scenic mountain landscapes.
Embark on a scenic journey to the forest reserve of Bellavista Lodge. After a leisurely breakfast, venture into the forest and hike amid the lush vegetation and lively fauna. Some of the moths here are still unclassified by science. This four-day adventure begins and ends in Quito.
TRIP CODE: PSQUX
TRIP CODE: PSOTX
TRIP CODE: PSCFX
PHYSICAL RATING l
PHYSICAL RATING l
PHYSICAL RATING l l
Accommodation 1 night feature stay in Quito
Accommodation 1 night comfortable hotel, 1 night feature stay in Hacienda
Accommodation 2 nights comfortable hotel, 1 night feature stay in eco lodge
Transport Private vehicle
Transport Private vehicle
Transport Minivan
Meals 1 breakfast
Meals 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Meals 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Note Trip departs Tuesdays to Sundays only. Includes feature stay in Hacienda.
34 // peregrineadventures.com
See page 11 for more information about Independent Experiences
Cotopaxi Quilotoa
TRIP CODE: PSCOX PHYSICAL RATING l l
3 Days Witness the spectacular snow-capped peak of Cotopaxi, the world’s highest active volcano at 5897 metres. Head to the cauldron-like Quilotoa volcano, a broad
caldera with a brilliant lake at its centre. En route, you’ll visit the indigenous Kichwa people of Tigua who are renowned for their vibrant art painted on sheepskin canvases.
Accommodation 1 night lodge, 1 night comfortable hotel Transport Jeep, private vehicle Meals 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Amazon Wilderness
Peru Jungle
Peru Remote Amazon
4/5 Days
4 Days
5 Days
From Quito, fly to Coca and transfer to Sacha Jungle Lodge. Go bird-spotting on a high canopy walk, hike to Lagartococha for a canoe ride through a natural swamp in the midst of caiman and anacondas, and cruise down the beautiful Napo River to a parrot clay lick in Yasuni National Park.
Arrive in Puerto Maldonado and transfer by boat to your Amazon lodge. Climb a nearby canopy tower and marvel at the expansive forest cut through by the winding Tambopata River. Visit Tres Chimbadas and explore the serene lake by catamaran. Head downriver to a nature trail designed by Centro Nape, a traditional community clinic.
Arrive in Puerto Maldonado and take a boat deep into the jungle. Settle into Heath River Lodge and explore its remote surrounds on foot and by canoe. Morning and night walks, plus a tranquil float down to Sandoval Lake Lodge, offer superb wildlife viewing, and families of capybaras are often encountered.
TRIP CODE: PSAW4X/PSAW5X
TRIP CODE: PSPJX
TRIP CODE: PSRAX
PHYSICAL RATING l l
PHYSICAL RATING l l
PHYSICAL RATING l l
Accommodation 3 or 4 nights feature stay in Amazon Jungle lodge
Accommodation 3 nights feature stay in Amazon Jungle lodge
Accommodation 4 nights feature stay in Amazon Jungle lodge
Transport Minibus, riverboat
Transport Minibus, riverboat
Transport Minibus, riverboat
Meals 3 or 4 breakfasts, 3 or 4 lunches, 3 or 4 dinners
Meals 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Meals 4 breakfasts, 4, lunches, 4 dinners
Note A 4-day departure is also available. Please see our website for details
Note Trip only departs Mondays and Thursdays. Available for a min of 2 people
peregrineadventures.com // 35
INDEPENDENT EXPERIENCES PERU Lima
Machu Picchu Cuzco La Caldelaria festival
Nazca Arequipa
Lake Titicaca La Paz BOLIVIA Uyuni
South Pacific Ocean
PERU AND BOLIVIA Final - USE THIS ONE
South Atlantic Ocean
Lima
Day trek to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu by train
3 Days
6 Days
5 Days
Peel back the layers of this gateway city to the Andes and you’ll find a history that’s as impressive as its location. Witness the baroque architecture of the Cathedral, still well-preserved despite a history of earthquakes and refurbishments. See the ornate decorations in the catacombs of the Monastery of San Francisco and explore the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History.
Begin your adventure with a guided tour of Cuzco. Let your private guide take you through the Sacred Valley and enjoy lunch with a local community. On Day 3, embark on a long day hike from the train station locally known as ‘Km 104’ and join the final section of the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Take a guided tour of the ruins before returning to Cuzco for the final night.
Take a Cuzco city tour. Embark on a trip through the Sacred Valley, stopping en route at a local village. Visit the ruins of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo before travelling by train to the town of Aguas Calientes, a jump-off point for the Machu Picchu ruins, where you’ll have a guided tour. Take in broad vistas of the site from the Hut of the Caretaker of the Funerary Rock, where nobility and elite are rumoured to have been mummified.
TRIP CODE: PSLIX
TRIP CODE: PSODX
TRIP CODE: PSMPX
PHYSICAL RATING l
PHYSICAL RATING l l l l
PHYSICAL RATING l l
Accommodation 2 nights comfortable hotel.
Accommodation 5 nights comfortable hotel
Accommodation 4 nights comfortable hotel
Transport Bus, private vehicle
Transport Train, private vehicle
Transport Bus, private van, train
Meals 2 breakfasts
Meals 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Meals 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch Altitude Max 3,450 metres
36 // peregrineadventures.com
See page 11 for more information about Independent Experiences
Arequipa & Colca Canyon 4 Days Arequipa is also known as ‘the white city’ due to many of its buildings being made from white volcanic rock. Enjoy a half day guided tour of the city, seeing the sights and perhaps
tasting some local food. Visit the spectacular Colca Canyon, which is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, and hopefully see the area’s famed condors soaring ahead.
TRIP CODE: PSAQX PHYSICAL RATING l Accommodation 3 nights comfortable hotel Transport Private vehicle Meals 3 breakfasts Altitude: 3,6500 metres
Nazca & Ballestas Islands Uyuni
Lake Titicaca
3 Days
3 Days
4 Days
Travel to Pisco where you’ll embark on a scenic flight over the Nazca Lines. Witness the spider, shark, lizard and monkey motifs drawn in shallow lines across the landscape. These ancient geoglyphs stretch for over 80 kilometres and are believed to be the work of the Nazca people, though their exact origins are still unknown.
Experience the largest salt desert in the world. Formed from shifting prehistoric lakes and boasting an elevation of 3,653 metres, Uyuni flats bend perception as their brilliant white expanses merge with the blue sky. Watch the skyline vanish completely on some days, when the clouds are reflected on the surface of the flats.
Travel to the floating Uros Islands, one of Lake Titicaca’s most interesting sights. These forty or so islands were handmade, from a natural reed-like papyrus, by the pre-Incan Uru people. Visit Taquile Island, on the Peruvian side of the lake, and peruse its residents’ renowned handicrafts. Then explore Suasi Island – its quaint landscapes and cool blue waters are sure to dazzle.
TRIP CODE: PSNZX
TRIP CODE: PSUYX
TRIP CODE: PSLTX
PHYSICAL RATING l
PHYSICAL RATING l l
PHYSICAL RATING l l
Accommodation 2 nights comfortable hotel
Accommodation 2 nights comfortable hotel
Accommodation 1 night comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stay on Suasi Island
Transport Bus, plane, private vehicle
Transport 4x4 vehicle, plane
Transport Boat, bus, private van
Meals 2 breakfasts
Meals 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Meals 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Altitude: 4,100 metres
Altitude: 3,830 metres
peregrineadventures.com // 37
INDEPENDENT EXPERIENCES
South Pacific Ocean
Rio de Janeiro
San Pedro de Atacama
Iguazu Falls ARGENTINA
Santiago Buenos Aires
South Atlantic Ocean
CHILE
4 Days Discover the rich Polynesian heritage and serene landscapes of Easter Island. Head along the south coast to witness the eight toppled statues of Ahu Vaihu. Take in panoramic vistas at Rano Raraku, discover the impressive stone masonry houses and quirky history of Orongo Ceremonial Village, then continue to Ahu Akivi, a celestial observatory with ocean views.
Easter Island
Easter Island is located 3,500 kilometres west of Santiago, Chile.
TRIP CODE: PSEAX
El Chalten Torres del Paine
Easter Island
Perito Moreno
PHYSICAL RATING l Accommodation 3 nights comfortable hotel Transport Private vehicle Meals 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
ARGENTINA, CHILE AND BRAZIL
San Pedro de Atacama
Final - USE THIS ONE
3 Days Arrive in the northern Chilean town of San Pedro, Go on a private tour of the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley). Visit the Grand Crater and the Salt Canyon, the Salt Caves and the Three Marias rock formation. Join an astronomic tour and gaze up at the billions of stars above in the totally clear skies.
Santiago 3 Days Embark on a walking tour of Santiago and witness some of its most spectacular sights. Drive into old Santiago, taking in the colourful scenery and quaint residences of bohemian Bellavista. Head up San Cristobal Hill for bird’s-eye views, then visit the more modern side of the city. Discover the lush gardens and extensive cellars of a winery 45 minutes’ drive from Santiago, where you’ll sample some of Chile’s finest drops.
38 // peregrineadventures.com
TRIP CODE: PSSTX
TRIP CODE: PSPAX
PHYSICAL RATING l
PHYSICAL RATING l l
Accommodation 2 nights comfortable hotel
Accommodation 2 nights comfortable hotel
Transport Private vehicle
Transport Private vehicle
Meals 2 breakfasts
Meals 2 breakfasts
See page 11 for more information about Independent Experiences
Torres del Paine
Buenos Aires
El Chalten
4 Days
3 Days
5 Days
This Independent Experience starts and ends with a shared transfer from El Calafate (Argentina), Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas. Choose from a number of activities that can be arranged at the Ecocamp – the range of activities depends on which of day of the week has been booked. Private transfers for both arrivals and departures can be arranged.
Arrive in Buenos Aires to a warm welcome. Witness the Romanesque architecture surrounding Plaza de Mayo, the historic town square and wander through the cobblestoned San Telmo market. Dine in a local artist’s house in La Boca and discover the history of the Recoleta Cemetery. In the evening, enjoy an authentic tango experience at a milonga, where locals head to dance.
Arrive in El Calafate, the town named after a small shrub with yellow flowers and blueblack berries that is one of the symbols of Patagonia. Witness the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier – at 250 square kilometres, it’s one of 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Explore Los Glaciares National Park and trek to Laguna de los Tres, then retire again to charming El Chalten.
TRIP CODE: PSTDX
TRIP CODE: PSBRX
TRIP CODE: PSECX
PHYSICAL RATING l l l
PHYSICAL RATING l
PHYSICAL RATING l l l
Accommodation 3 nights comfortable eco camp
Accommodation 2 nights comfortable hotel
Grade Trekking Moderate
Transport Boat, bus, private vehicle
Transport Private vehicle
Accommodation 4 nights comfortable hotel
Meals 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Meals 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport Local bus, private vehicle Meals 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Iguazu Falls
Perito Moreno
Rio de Janeiro
3 Days
4 Days
3 Days
Be transfered to your hotel near Iguazu Falls. The next day, take the train to Devil’s Throat Station where you will be taken on a guided tour of the Argentinian side of the falls. Follow a walkway to witness this magnificent spectacle from all angles. Visit the Brazilian side of the falls with a guide and see this cascading water from a different angle.
From the town of El Calafate, visit the worldfamous Perito Moreno Glacier to hopefully witness the spectacle of icebergs calving from the face of the glacier and crashing into the icy waters below. Combine this with a boat ride on Lago Argentino to absorb the wide expanses of Argentina’s largest lake, and visit the massive Upsala Glacier.
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! Delve into the bohemian enclave of Santa Teresa and witness the very different realities of life in the favela communities that cling to the city’s mountainous slopes. Head up Corcovado to stand at the base of Christ the Redeemer and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
TRIP CODE: PSIFX
TRIP CODE: PSPUX
TRIP CODE: PSRTX
PHYSICAL RATING l l
PHYSICAL RATING l
PHYSICAL RATING l
Accommodation 2 nights comfortable hotel
Accommodation 3 nights comfortable hotel
Accommodation 2 nights comfortable hotel
Transport Private vehicle, train
Transport Boat, bus, private vehicle
Transport Private vehicle
Meals 2 breakfasts
Meals 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Meals 2 breakfasts
peregrineadventures.com // 39
Welcome to the
Galapagos Islands Up in the highlands of Santa Cruz you’ll find Galapagos tortoises milling around (if something so big and slow could be said to ‘mill’), shuffling along in search of their next snack. The picture is so perfect, the tortoises so impeccably framed by lush greenery, it’s as if someone has deliberately placed them there. It’s a feeling that you’ll often get travelling in the Galapagos, almost a thousand kilometres from the South American mainland. It seems every new beach, lagoon, hillside and outcrop you visit is home to an abundance of amazing creatures unperturbed by your presence.
What to know MEALS Healthy and generous meals are prepared three times a day by the onboard chef. Complimentary tea, coffee and purified water are available at all times, and soft drinks and alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the bar; simply pay your tab at the end of the cruise. Any special dietary requirements should be mentioned at time of booking.
A TYPICAL DAY Each day there’s a morning and an afternoon activity, which might be a wet or dry shore landing, a walk, a Zodiac ride or snorkelling. Zodiacs take you from the catamaran to each site and all activities are led by your expert naturalist guide. You don’t need to be able to swim to enjoy your time here; you can do activities from land, catamaran or Zodiac.
LUGGAGE There are luggage restrictions on the flight to and from the Galapagos. As your trip starts and finishes at the same hotel in Quito, we suggest only bringing essentials and leaving the remainder of your luggage in the secure hotel storage facility.
TIPPING If you have enjoyed the services of your guide and crew, a tip would be very much appreciated by them. As a guideline we recommend each passenger consider USD 15 per day for the crew and USD 10 per day for your guide.
SNORKELLING GEAR Snorkelling gear (mask, snorkel and flippers) and wetsuits are all provided on board the Queen Beatriz at no extra charge. A range of sizes and wetsuit lengths are available.
NATIONAL PARK AND PORT FEES A transit card fee of USD 20 is to be paid prior to departure from Quito Airport and a National Park fee of USD 100 is to be paid on arrival on the Galapagos Islands. These fees are to be paid locally in cash and are not included in the trip price. If you’re visiting Isabela Island, there’s a USD 5 port fee to be paid on arrival.
peregrineadventures.com // 41
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Fur Seals Pay a visit to the Santiago fur seal grotto and get up close and personal with a colony of these furry guys.
Volcanoes With five out of its six volcanoes still active, Isabela is one of the most volcanic places on earth.
ISLA SANTIAGO
Galapagos Penguins
ISLA FERNANDINA
The only penguin to live north of the equator, Galapagos penguins can be spotted feeding just off shore and are some of the speediest swimmers on the island. ISLA ISABELA
Whales Sperm, killer, pilot and humpback whale sightings are all in a day’s work here.
Marine Iguanas There may be as many as 300,000 marine iguanas calling the archipelago home, so the world’s only seafaring lizard is impossible to miss.
Sea Turtles Snorkel warm waters and play tag with the islands’ zippiest swimmers.
A YEAR ROUND DESTINATION JANUARY 30
FEBRUARY
23
30 Giant Tortoise eggs hatching
Green Sea Turtles start to lay their eggs
JULY 26
MARCH
25
31 Marine Iguanas nesting on Santa Cruz
AUGUST 22
26 Nesting season for Blue footed boobies & flightless cormorants
42 // peregrineadventures.com
Sea lion breeding season
25 Mating season for Frigate birds on San Cristobal & Genovesa
Penguins migrate to Isabela & Fernandina from Bartolome
Marine iguanas start to nest on North Seymour & Fernandina
SEPTEMBER
20
26 Giant tortoises return to the highlands after laying their eggs
Sea lions give birth
21 Penguin courtships on Bartolome
Sea lion pups can be spotted
Dolphins Keep an eye out for the bottle-nosed dolphin, it can often be seen racing along beside boats.
Isla Bartolome The walk to Pinnacle Rock rewards you with views to stunning lava formations and, if you’re lucky, a few lava lizards.
Hammerhead Shark Head out to Kicker Rock (the site of an ancient volcanic eruption) and dare to swim with the local hammerhead sharks.
Isla Baltra Touch down in Baltra to begin your seafaring Galapagos journey.
ISLA SANTA CRUZ
Blue Footed Booby Spot the Blue Footed Booby strutting and prancing as they perform their courtship dance.
Isla Santa Fe Stand beside the flowers of huge opuntia cacti. ISLA DE SAN CRISTOBAL
Giant Tortoise If you’re lucky, you’ll s pot your first giant tortoise in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
Post Office Bay
ISLA ESPANOLA
APRIL 31
Home to the Espanola mockingbird and waved albatross, this remote island is a bird-watching haven for twitchers.
MAY
25
27 Waved albatross complete migration to Espanola to begin nesting
JUNE 23
26
NOVEMBER
22
28 Galapagos fur sea Blue footed booby chicks can be seen on lions mating season Isabela & Espanola
23 In the very north you may see Whale sharks
Waved albatross lay Blue footed booby eggs on Espanola mating season (includes courtship dance)
Sea turtles, marine iguanas & land iguanas are nesting
OCTOBER 27
Hike to Frigatebird Hill for sweeping views of the Magnificent Frigatebird and Great Frigatebird breeding areas. Or get up close and personal with the blue-footed booby.
Albatross
Leave a letter (sans postage) at this 19th century whaling post barrel and a friendly traveller heading home just might hand deliver it for you.
ISLA FLOREANA
Frigatebird
Humpback whales can be seen
DECEMBER
22
29 Green sea turtles mating season
Opportunity to see whale sharks in the North West
24 Giant Tortoise eggs hatching
Sea lions & fur sea lions start to breed
peregrineadventures.com // 43
Travel in style on the Queen Bea Final - USE THIS ONE
The Queen Beatriz (or Queen Bea, as she’s affectionately known) is your home away from home in the Galapagos. Newly refurbished in November 2016, relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi, then get comfy on a sun lounge on the sundeck. Listen to daily briefings and presentations in the lounge, and at night you can swap stories over a cocktail in one of two bars. There is enough snorkelling gear, wetsuits and beach towels for everyone and your onboard chef will keep you well fed with an array of international and local meals. All cabins have ensuites, air conditioning and ocean views. There are four cabin types to choose from: Standard Twin with twin beds; Double Suite, a larger cabin with couch and Queen bed; Deluxe Twin with twin beds and a private balcony; and Deluxe Double with a Queen bed and a private balcony.
44 // peregrineadventures.com
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Photo: Peter Lemon
Grand Galapagos
TRIP CODE: PSGG
17 Days
Group size Maximum 16
Day 1 Quito Arrive in Quito and transfer to the hotel. Day 2 Baltra Take a morning flight to Baltra. Visit Punta Carrion. Day 3 Isla Isabela Discover Isla Isabela, including Las Tintoreras and the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center. Day 4 Isla Floreana Cruise to Isla Floreana, exploring Post Office Bay, Devil’s Crown and Punta Cormorant.
Day 12 Isla Santa Cruz Stop at Isla Santa Cruz, relaxing or taking in further sights. Take a walk over lava fields and through a cactus garden to Las Grietas. Day 13 Isla Mosquera Visit North Seymour and Isla Mosquera. Day 14 Isla Santa Cruz Discover Black Turtle Cove and Cerro Dragon. Day 15 Isla Rabida Sail to Isla Rabida and Sombrero Chino.
Day 5 Isla Santa Cruz Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the Santa Cruz highlands.
Day 16 Baltra – Quito Enjoy a morning visit to Bachas Beach. Then fly from Baltra to Quito.
Day 6 Isla Plaza Sur Sail to Isla Santa Fe and Isla Plaza Sur.
Day 17 Quito Your tour ends today in Quito after breakfast.
Day 7 Isla Espanola Explore Isla Espanola, including Bahia Gardner and Punta Suarez. Day 8 Isla San Cristobal Discover Isla San Cristobal and visit Leon Dormido, Isla Lobos and Punta Pitt.
PHYSICAL RATING l l
Accommodation 2 nights comfortable hotel, 14 nights motorised catamaran Transport Motorised catamaran, minibus, plane, Zodiac Meals 16 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners Boat Queen Beatriz: first-class catamaran DEPARTURE DATES Selected Saturdays Enter trip code PSGG on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
Quito
ECUADOR
Day 9 Isla San Cristobal Visit the intriguing San Cristobal Interpretation Center and Galapaguera. Day 10 Isla Bartolome Sail to Isla Bartolome and Sullivan Bay. Day 11 Isla Santiago Discover Isla Santiago, including Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer’s Cove and Puerto Egas.
peregrineadventures.com // 45
Galapagos Explorer
TRIP CODE: PSGXA/PSGXB
7 Days
Group size Maximum 16
PHYSICAL RATING l l
Accommodation 2 nights comfortable hotel, 4 nights motorised catamaran
SOUTHERN ISLANDS – PSGXA
CENTRAL ISLANDS – PSGXB
Day 1 Quito Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel.
Day 1 Quito Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Santa Cruz Take a morning flight to Baltra. Transfer to the Queen Beatriz and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Day 2 Baltra Fly to Baltra. Transfer to the Queen Beatriz and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Day 3 Isla Plaza Sur Visit Isla Santa Fe and Isla Plaza Sur.
Day 3 Isla Mosquera Discover Isla North Seymour and Isla Mosquera.
Day 4 Isla Espanola Sail to Isla Espanola, discovering Bahia Gardner and Punta Suarez.
Day 4 Isla Santa Cruz Visit Black Turtle Cove and Cerro Dragon.
Selected Tuesdays Enter trip code PSGXA/PSGXB on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates
Day 5 Isla San Cristobal Cruise to Isla San Cristobal, visiting Leon Dormido, Isla Lobos and Punta Pitt.
Day 5 Isla Rabida Sail to Isla Rabida and Sombrero Chino.
Price See inside front cover
Day 6 Isla San Cristobal – Quito San Cristobal Interpretation Center. Fly from San Cristobal to Quito. Day 7 Quito Trip ends in Quito.
46 // peregrineadventures.com
Day 6 Baltra – Quito Visit Bachas Beach then travel to Baltra for your flight to Quito. Day 7 Quito This trip ends today after breakfast in Quito.
Transport Zodiac, motorised catamaran, minibus, plane Meals 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners Boat Queen Beatriz: first-class catamaran DEPARTURE DATES
ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Galapagos Encounter
TRIP CODE: PSGEA/PSGEB
6 Days
Group size Maximum 16
SOUTHERN ISLANDS – PSGEA
CENTRAL ISLANDS – PSGEB
Day 1 Quito Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel.
Day 1 Quito Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Baltra Morning flight to Baltra, transfer to the Queen Beatriz. Visit Punta Carrion.
Day 2 Isla San Cristobal Take a morning flight to San Cristobal and transfer to the Queen Beatriz. Visit the San Cristobal Highlands
Day 3 Isla Isabela Including Las Tintoreras, Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and the Wall of Tears.
Day 3 Isla Bartolome Visit Isla Bartolome and Sullivan Bay.
Day 4 Isla Floreana Cruise to Isla Floreana, exploring Post Office Bay, Devil’s Crown and Punta Cormorant.
Day 4 Isla Santiago Explore Isla Santiago, including Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer’s Cove and Puerto Egas.
Day 5 Puerto Ayora – Quito Visit the Santa Cruz highlands before flying to Quito.
Day 5 Puerto Ayora – Quito Visit the Santa Cruz highlands before flying to Quito.
Day 6 Quito Trip ends after breakfast in Quito.
Day 6 Quito The trip ends today after breakfast in Quito.
PHYSICAL RATING l l
Accommodation 3 nights motorised catamaran, 2 nights comfortable hotel Transport Motorised catamaran, minibus, plane, Zodiac Meals 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners Boat Queen Beatriz: first-class catamaran DEPARTURE DATES Selected Saturdays Enter trip code PSGEA/PSGEB on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
peregrineadventures.com // 47
Classic Galapagos
TRIP CODE: PSGCB/PSGCC/ PSGCD PHYSICAL RATING l l
10 Days
Group size Maximum 16 CENTRAL EASTERN ISLANDS – PSGCB
CENTRAL ISLANDS – PSGCC
Day 1 Quito Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel.
Day 1 Quito Arrive in Quito.
Day 2 Isla San Cristobal Morning flight to San Cristobal and transfer to the Queen Beatriz. Visit Galapaguera.
Day 2 Baltra Fly to Baltra. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Day 3 Isla Plaza Sur Discover Isla Santa Fe and Isla Plaza Sur.
Day 3 Isla Bartolome Discover Isla Bartolome and Sullivan Bay.
Day 4 Isla Espanola Explore Isla Espanola, including Bahia Gardner and Punta Suarez.
Day 4 Isla Santiago Visit Isla Santiago, including Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer’s Cove and Puerto Egas.
Day 5 Isla San Cristobal Cruise to Isla San Cristobal, visit Leon Dormido, Isla Lobos and Punta Pitt.
Day 5 Isla Santa Cruz Sail to Isla Santa Cruz, visiting Charles Darwin Research Station and the highlands.
Day 6 Isla Cristobal Discover the San Cristobal Interpretation Center and Galapaguera.
Day 6 Isla Mosquera Explore North Seymour and Isla Mosquera.
Day 7 Isla Bartolome Visit Isla Bartolome and Sullivan Bay.
Day 7 Isla Santa Cruz Visit Black Turtle Cove and Cerro Dragon.
Day 8 Isla Santiago Admire Isla Santiago, including Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer’s Cove and Puerto Egas.
Day 8 Isla Rabida Explore Isla Rabida and Sombrero Chino. Day 9 Baltra – Quito Swim at Bachas Beach and then travel to Baltra for your flight to Quito. Day 10 Quito The trip ends after breakfast.
Day 9 Puerto Ayora – Quito Visit the Santa Cruz highlands. Return to Baltra then travel to Quito. Day 10 Quito The tour ends after breakfast in Quito.
Accommodation 7 nights motorised catamaran, 2 nights comfortable hotel Transport Zodiac, plane, motorised catamaran, minibus Meals 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners Boat Queen Beatriz: first-class catamaran DEPARTURE DATES Selected Tuesdays & Saturdays Enter trip code PSGCB/PSGCC/PSGCD on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED CENTRAL ISLANDS – PSGCD Day 1 Quito Arrive in Quito. Day 2 Baltra Fly to Baltra. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Day 3 Isla Mosquera Sail to North Seymour and Isla Mosquera. Day 4 Isla Santa Cruz Visit Black Turtle Cove and Cerro Dragon. Day 5 Isla Rabida Discover Isla Rabida and Sombrero Chino. Day 6 Isla Santa Cruz Explore Bachas Beach and Punta Carrion. Day 7 Isla Isabela Visit Las Tintoreras, the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and the Wall of Tears. Day 8 Isla Floreana Cruise to Isla Floreana, visiting Post Office Bay, Devil’s Crown and Punta Cormorant. Day 9 Puerto Ayora – Quito Visit the Santa Cruz highlands, then fly to Quito. Day 10 Quito Your trip ends today.
48 // peregrineadventures.com
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
P
ER
IP
SIGNATURE EGRINE TR
SI
RE
GNAT U
TRIP
Classic Galapagos – Southern Islands 10 Days Day 1 Quito Arrive in Quito and transfer to the hotel. Day 2 Baltra Take a morning flight to Baltra and transfer to the Queen Beatriz. Visit Punta Carrion. Day 3 Isla Isabela Explore Las Tintoreras, the visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center. Day 4 Isla Floreana Cruise to Isla Floreana, exploring Post Office Bay, Devil’s Crown and Punta Cormorant. Day 5 Isla Santa Cruz Sail to Isla Santa Cruz, visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station and Santa Cruz highlands.
TRIP CODE: PSGCA PHYSICAL RATING l l Group size Maximum 16 Boat Queen Beatriz: first-class catamaran Accommodation 7 nights motorised catamaran, 2 nights comfortable hotel
Day 8 Isla San Cristobal Cruise to Isla San Cristobal visiting Leon Dormido, Isla Lobos and Punta Pitt. Day 9 Isla San Cristobal – Quito Visit the San Cristobal Interpretation Center. Fly from San Cristobal to Quito. Day 10 Quito Finish in Quito.
Transport Zodiac, plane, motorised catamaran, minibus Meals 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Saturdays Enter trip code PGSCA on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
Day 6 Isla Plaza Sur Visit Isla Santa Fe and Isla Plaza Sur. Day 7 Isla Espanola Explore Espanola, including Bahia Gardner and Punta Suarez.
peregrineadventures.com // 49
Welcome to
Central America You’re never too far from history when you travel with Peregrine to Cuba and Central America. In Mexico City, you’ll stay at the elegant Hotel Geneve, a ‘museum hotel’ located in the city’s Pink Zone. At the Tikal ruins in Guatemala you can watch archaeologists at work uncovering ancient Mayan temples dating as far back as 400BC. Be surrounded by mountains and the shores of the Caldera River in Panama’s scenic Boquete, while the history of Costa Rica’s Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve leans toward the natural, with hundreds of unique birds, mammals, reptiles and native orchid species.
50 // peregrineadventures.com
Feature Stays Almost all of our small group tours include at least one night in a Feature Stay – a standout property that offers a deeper level of cultural immersion or unique perspective of a destination. Here’s a selection of them:
Stay at Hotel Geneve, Mexico City on the following trip: Mexico in Depth
Page 54
Stay at Hotel Atitlan, Lake Atitlan on the following trip: El Salvador & Guatemala
Page 56
Hot & dry 30-35oC Monsoon 25-35oC Pleasantly warm 20-30oC Warm & wet 20-25oC
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Antigua Havana Mexico City Playa del Carmen San Jose
Hot & dry 30-35oC Monsoon 25-35oC Pleasantly warm 20-30oC Warm & wet 20-25oC
Stay at Mawamba Lodge, Tortuguero on the following trip: Amazing Costa Rica
Page 58
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Antigua Havana Mexico City Playa del Carmen San Jose
peregrineadventures.com // 51
CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINATION TRIPS
Teotihuacan
Take your time and explore Central America further with our range of extensive combo trips
Mexico City
Puebla
Oaxaca
TURN THESE...
MEXICO
PSMI
Mexico in Depth 15 days
PSEG
El Salvador & Guatemala 15 days
PSTV
Cuba Highlights 13 days
PSTC
Essential Cuba 8 days
PSCR
Amazing Costa Rica 15 days
INTO A COMBO TRIP PSMGC
Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala Explorer 29 days
PSMRC
Mexico & Costa Rica Highlights 29 days
PSMDC
Central America Uncovered 43 days
PSMBC
Discover Mexico & Cuba 27 days
PSMFC
Central America Unearthed 29 days
PSMEC
Central America Revealed 27 days
PSCRC
Costa Rica & Cuba 27 days
PSCMC
Mexico & Cuba 22 days
52 // peregrineadventures.com
North Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Havana Soroa Vinales
Santa Clara Bay of Pigs Cienfuegos
Merida
Trinidad Ciego de Avila
Playa del Carmen
Camaguey
CUBA
Chichen Itza
Santiago de Cuba
Tikal
Flores
San Cristobal de Las Casas
Caribbean Sea
Livingston Lake Atitlan
Copan Antigua
Suchitoto
GUATEMALA El Tunco
EL SALVADOR Granada
NICARAGUA Tortuguero National Park
Sarapiqui La Fortuna Monteverde
COSTA RICA San Jose
Manuel Antonio National Park
Panama City
PANAMA
NOTE: International flights neccessary to connect these trips are not included.
Mexico in Depth 15 Days Days 1-2 Mexico City Arrive in Mexico City and take a private transfer to your hotel. Embark on a walking tour of the city’s historical heart, visiting the Metropolitan Cathedral, Zocalo, National Palace and Museum of Anthropology. Enjoy a taste of Mexico’s favourite food with a ‘taco crawl’, sampling from the best stalls (taquerias).
Peregrine Moments Find out how bee’s wax candles are made in a workshop and learn about mescal distilling from an experienced palanquero. Uncover secrets of the past as you explore the Mayan temples of the Palenque Ruins with a professional archaeologist.
Day 3 Teotihuacan – Mexico City Visit the extraordinary Aztec ruins of Teotihuacan, where the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon dominate the skyline. Return to Mexico City for another evening of exploration.
54 // peregrineadventures.com
Day 4 Oaxaca Set off on an early departure to Puebla and walk around the churches and colonial buildings that remain a testament to its proud history. Continue on to Oaxaca and browse the markets for traditional Mexican handicrafts sold by descendants of the Zapotec and Mixtec Indians. Day 5 Oaxaca Take a tour of Oaxaca that uncovers the artisan traditions of the town. Enjoy some lunch in the 20 de Noviembre market – perhaps from the famous grilled meats hall.
Day 9 Palenque Travel north into the humid jungle to Palenque, home to the impressive Maya ruins of the same name. Day 10 Palenque Ruins – Merida Discover some of the most impressive Maya ruins in Mexico. Much of Palenque remains hidden in the thick forest, and exploration here gives the feeling that Spanish invaders must have felt when first arriving. Continue north to the historic town of Merida – half a century in age and still retaining much of its old-world charm.
Day 6 Oaxaca Oaxaca is famous for its food and is the heart of pre-Hispanic cuisine, so pick up local ingredients at the market and take a cooking class. Day 7 San Cristobal de las Casas Fly to Tuxtla Gutierraz, then travel into the state of Chiapas to witness the 800-metre-deep Sumidero Canyon. Day 8 San Cristobal de las Casas Experience the well-preserved traditional cultures of the town’s local Mayan communities with explorations of the highland villages.
Photo: David Dennis (Flickr)
MEXICO
P
ER
IP
SIGNATURE EGRINE TR
SI
RE
GNAT U
TRIP
Playa del Carmen
Gulf of Mexico Merida Teotihuacan Mexico City
Palenque
MEXICO
Day 11 Merida Witness a bright stripe of pink fly across the landscape as the flamingos of Celestun Biosphere Reserve cut the air. In the afternoon, stroll city streets alive with art and culture and get a taste of Merida’s 19thcentury glory along the Paseo de Montejo. Day 12 Chichen Itza – Playa del Carmen Travel to possibly the most famous Mayan site in Mexico – Chichen Itza. Here both Toltec and Mayan ruins lie alongside each other, and the famous El Castillo (Temple of Kukulkan) pyramid dominates the site. Learn about how disputes were settled on the ‘ball court’ on a guided tour.
FEATURE STAY
Hotel Geneve, Mexico City This elegant ‘museum hotel’ is located in the city’s Pink Zone, just a short distance from a range of restaurants and shops. Its antiques and artworks recall days gone by, while its lush rooms have all the modern-day comforts.
Day 13 Playa del Carmen Travel down the coast to the small beach village of Akumal where, just a short swim off-shore, there’s an incredibly memorable experience of snorkelling with endangered green sea turtles to be had. Day 14 Playa del Carmen Explore the Maya ruins of Tulum. Situated on a cliff overlooking a white sandy beach, these offer wonderful views and photo opportunities. Return to Playa del Carmen with a stop at a hidden cenote (a stunning natural sinkhole) for a memorable swim. Day 15 Playa del Carmen This in-depth Mexican adventure comes to an end today.
Chichen Itza
Puebla Oaxaca
San Cristobal de Las Casas
TRIP CODE: PSMI PHYSICAL RATING l l Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 11 nights comfortable hotel, 3 nights feature stay in Mexico City Transport Private vehicle Meals 14 breakfasts DEPARTURE DATES Selected Fridays Enter trip code PSMI on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
peregrineadventures.com // 55
El Salvador & Guatemala 15 Days Day 1 El Tunco Arrive in San Salvador and take a transfer to the laid back beach village of El Tunco. Day 2 Ruta de los Flores – Suchitoto Take a scenic drive through the winding, wildflowerlined Ruta de las Flores, one of the country’s foremost attractions. Arrive in Suchitoto, a charming lakeside town that feels a world away from modern El Salvador.
Peregrine Moments Every trip needs a sunset moment – what better place than the picturesque Yaxha Lagoon, with a wellearned drink in hand. What symbol represents your animal spirit? Express yourself at an artist workshop that digs deep into the Maya nahual culture. Day 3 Suchitoto Explore the waters of Suchitlan Lake on a boat trip, searching out the birdlife for which this area is a haven. Later, learn about the town’s history on a walking tour, then sample the country’s
56 // peregrineadventures.com
beloved national delicacy, pupusas, during a cooking demonstration. Days 4-5 Copan Leave El Salvador and cross the border into Honduras. Travel a short distance north to the town of Copan Ruinas, gateway to what was once one of the great centres of Maya civilisation, then take a guided tour of the ruins of Copan. Days 6-7 Livingston Cross the border into Guatemala and drive north to Puerto Barrios. With an interesting mix of indigenous and Caribbean influences, Livingston is a relaxed place that feels very different from the Guatemala you’ll soon be encountering inland. Later, take a cruise along the Rio Dulce, a thicklyforested river canyon that’s one of the country’s great natural highlights. Day 8 Flores Travel by boat back to Puerto Barrios and continue on to Flores, which is your base for exploring the ruins of Tikal. Journey into the Yaxha archaeological site’s dense jungle.
Day 9 Tikal – Flores Uncover the lost city of ancient Tikal on a guided tour. Hidden in the thick jungle of El Peten sit more than 3,000 structures, some of which are so enormous they penetrate the forest canopy. Passing through a jungle teeming with wildlife, visit Tikal’s architectural centrepieces and hear of the wisdoms practised by the Maya when some 100,000 people lived here. Days 10-12 Lake Atitlan Fly the short distance from Flores to Guatemala City, then drive west along the Interamerican highway to
EL SALVADOR & GUATEMALA
P
ER
IP
SIGNATURE EGRINE TR
SI
RE
GNAT U
TRIP
MEXICO
Gulf of Mexico
Flores
Tikal
GUATEMALA
Livingston
Lake Atitlan
Copan
Antigua
EL SALVADOR Suchitoto
Lake Atitlan (Lago de Atitlan). Surrounded by forested mountains and rumbling volcanoes topped with cloud and fog, the bright blue waters of Lake Atitlan have cajoled many a traveller into stays longer than expected. Stop in at San Juan La Laguna and visit local artist workshops, where you’ll be introduced to the Maya concept of nahual. Call in at Santiago Atitlan, a peaceful town located on the lake’s southern shores between two volcanoes. Day 13 Chichicastenango – Antigua Drive north to visit one of the most vibrant markets in Guatemala, Chichicastenango. Continue on to Antigua, where Guatemala’s
FEATURE STAY
Hotel Atitlan, Lake Atitlan Surrounded by botanical gardens, this charming Feature Stay was once the estate of a familyowned coffee plantation. Relax in its infinity pool while you soak in views of the Atitlán, Toliman and San Pedro volcanoes.
El Tunco
colonial era is evinced in the town’s Spanish architecture and the streets hum to the sounds of indigenous marimba music. Day 14 Antigua Guatemala’s fertile soils and altitudinous valleys offer just the right conditions for coffee growing. Gain an insight into how this crop is cultivated during a guided tour of a plantation. Day 15 Antigua This trip through El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala comes to an end today.
TRIP CODE: PSEG PHYSICAL RATING l l Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 11 nights comfortable hotel, 3 nights feature stay in Lake Atitlan Transport Private vehicle, boat, plane Meals 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Saturdays from March to December Enter trip code PSEG on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
peregrineadventures.com // 57
Amazing Costa Rica Day 2 Tortuguero Journey to the Caribbean lowlands to learn about the history of indigenous turtle catching and efforts to rehabilitate the local species. Keep your eyes peeled for manatees, ocelots, jaguars and over 300 different bird species! Day 3 Tortuguero Today your leader will show you through Mawamba Park and introduce you to the variety of lizards, butterflies and birds waiting to meet you. In the afternoon enjoy a boat tour on the canals. Day 4 Sarapiqui Choose to explore jungles surrounding Sarapiqui by mountain bike or on foot. On the banks of the Puerto Viejo River and next to the Braulio Carrillo National Park, Sarapiqui is surrounded by virgin forests, banana and pineapple plantations.
Peregrine Moments Discover what can be created from a coconut, from paper to a delicious candy, from a local guide who is the great grandson of the first inhabitant of the village of Tortuguero. A local guide who is from the family who first settled in Manuel Antonio National Park will share his experiences with the group. Day 5 Sarapiqui The rainforest here is home to 215 different bird species, which makes it a paradise for an incredible, colourful guided birdwatching walk. In the afternoon, taste and learn about the ecological and social importance of local cacao production on a guided chocolate tour.
58 // peregrineadventures.com
Monteverde
Sarapiqui
Tortuguero National Park
COSTA RICA San Jose
15 Days Day 1 San Jose Welcome to Costa Rica, the place where forests and mountains meet the sea.
La Fortuna/ Arenal Volcano
Day 6 La Fortuna Journey to the small town of La Fortuna. The Arenal Volcano dominates the skyline no matter where you stand in this pretty town. Visit a hot spring for a relaxing dip. Day 7 La Fortuna Observe wildlife from your unique position high among the trees on a hanging bridges walk. Day 8 Monteverde Enjoy a scenic bus ride through rainforests and across Lake Arenal on your way to the cloud forest town of Monteverde – a lush place, full of wildlife. Day 9 Monteverde Keep an eye out for the quetzal, one of the world's most elusive birds, on a walking tour through the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Day 10 Monteverde Learn about the rustic process of coffee making with a visit to a family-owned coffee business. Embark on a nighttime hike and meet some of the rainforest's nocturnal inhabitants, such as porcupines, owls and even snakes. Day 11 Manuel Antonio National Park Drive to the long white beaches and evergreen forests of Manuel Antonio National Park. Relax on one of the many fine stretches of sand or enjoy hikes through tropical forest, keeping an eye out for the many birds and mammals that call the park home. Day 12 Manuel Antonio National Park Be on the lookout for cheeky monkeys and indolent sloths on a guided exploration of the Manuel Antonio National Park. Day 13 Manuel Antonio National Park Drop the sails and set off on an incredible sunset voyage across the park's turquoise waters.
Manuel Antonio National Park
TRIP CODE: PSCR PHYSICAL RATING l l Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 10 nights comfortable hotel, 4 nights lodge Transport Private minibus, boat, shuttle bus Meals 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners DEPARTURE DATES Selected Mondays from April to September Enter trip code PSCR on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED Day 14 San Jose Return to San Jose for your final day, picking up last minute souvenirs at the city's colourful and vibrant market. Day 15 San Jose Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast.
COSTA RICA & CUBA
P
ER
IP
SIGNATURE EGRINE TR
SI
RE
GNAT U
TRIP
Essential Cuba
Soroa Vinales
Peregrine Moments Dine in the garden of a farm on the outskirts of Trinidad. Sit under the mango trees and listen to a local band playing traditional Cuban rhythms. Take a private tour of an orchid garden with a local expert, and see why Soroa is known as Cuba’s rainbow.
Days 2-3 Havana – Soroa – Vinales Set off on a morning walking tour of Havana then travel on to Vinales, stopping off at Soroa en route. Learn how to roll a cigar in the tobacco fields of Vinales, and dine at an eco-farm overlooking the wonderful valley. Day 4 Bay of Pigs – Cienfuegos Travel to Cienfuegos via the Bay of Pigs and the fascinating Giron Museum. Visit Palacio del Valle, the town’s architectural pride and joy.
CUBA Santa Clara
Bay of Pigs Cienfuegos
8 Days Day 1 Havana Arrive and transfer to your deluxe guesthouse, before meeting your group and enjoying dinner together.
Havana
Days 5-6 Trinidad Wander Trinidad’s cobblestone streets. Visit the Romantic Museum and stop at the Canchanchara Tavern to sample its famous cocktail. Take part in an informal salsa lesson. Day 7 Santa Clara – Havana Head back to Havana, taking time to stop off at Che Guevara’s musuem along the way. Back in the capital, tour outer Havana in style, taking a classic American car to see Revolution Square and finishing at Hotel Nacional. Day 8 Havana This trip finishes this morning.
Trinidad
TRIP CODE: PSTC PHYSICAL RATING l l Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 1 night comfortable hotel, 2 nights deluxe guesthouse, 2 nights premium guesthouse, 2 nights standard guesthouse Transport Private vehicle Meals 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
INDEPENDENT JOURNEY OPTION This trip is available as an Independent Journey, departing any day, for 1-4 people. Please see page 11 for details.
DEPARTURE DATES Selected Wednesdays & Saturdays Enter trip code PSTC on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
peregrineadventures.com // 59
Cuba Highlights 13 Days Day 1 Havana Acquaint yourself with Havana’s colourful mix of ‘50s Americana, colonial architecture and budding modernity, then enjoy dinner with new companions. Day 2 Havana Enjoy a walking tour of lovely Old Havana, sharpen your Spanish skills with an informal lesson in the local tongue, then cruise around in a classic American car.
Day 4 Santiago de Cuba Embark on a threehour city tour, visiting El Morro Castle, Ifigenia cemetery and the Moncada barracks. Along the way, learn more about the town’s vital role in the revolution.
Day 5 Camaguey Travel west along the Carretera Central to Camaguey, Cuba’s third largest city. Take a walking tour through the city’s winding streets, which were planned in a deliberately confusing Peregrine Moments pattern to disorient any would-be assailants. Go behind the scenes and discover Cuba straight from the locals – discuss avant-garde sculpture with a local Day 6 Camaguey Tour Camaguey, seeing artist in a renowned gallery in Ciego de Avila. its best sights from the back of a bicycle Share traditional food and an unmatched slice of real life when dining on the patio of an average Cuban family home, just outside of Santiago de Cuba.
Day 3 Santiago de Cuba Take a flight to arguably the hottest place in the country – in terms of both atmosphere and climate. This evening, enjoy the unique chance to dine in a humble, average Cuban home with the locals for a real slice of Cuba life.
60 // peregrineadventures.com
taxi. Stop in at the local market, parks, plazas and an art gallery. Tour a ballet theatre for a fascinating glimpse behind the curtain. Day 7 Ciego de Avila – Trinidad Stop in a well-known local gallery on the way to Trinidad and be shown around by one of the artists. Continue to Trinidad, a place steeped in religion and full of grand sugar industry mansions.
Day 8 Trinidad Wander the streets of cigarsmoking farmers and cowboys and see old Chevrolets rumbling by. Take an orientation tour and visit a priest for an insight into the voodoo-like religion of Santeria, then feel Trinidad’s sultry rhythms with an informal salsa class.
CUBA
Havana Vinales
Santa Clara Bay of Pigs Trinidad Cienfuegos Ciego de Avila
Camaguey CUBA Santiago de Cuba
Day 9 Trinidad Take a final day to explore Trinidad and the surrounding area. Spend it snorkelling and swimming at Playa Ancon, wandering cobblestoned streets, or taking in a folklore show at one of Trinidad’s many open-air venues.
TRIP CODE: PSTV PHYSICAL RATING l l
Day 10 Santa Clara – Cienfuegos Visit the Che Guevara Mausoleum and Museum in Santa Clara. Continue along the picturesque coast to Cienfuegos, a slice of Paris on in the Caribbean. Visit the opulent Palacio del Valle, hopefully in time for a sunset rooftop drink.
Group size Maximum 16 Accommodation 3 nights comfortable hotel, 4 nights deluxe guesthouse, 5 nights premium guesthouse Transport Private vehicle Meals 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Day 11 Bay of Pigs – Havana Travel to the Giron Museum to learn some important Cuban history. Stop at the Bay of Pigs for a swim, either at Playa Larga or Playa Giron. Day 12-13 Havana -Vinales – Havana Vinales, in beautiful Pinar del Rio province, is a landscape of tobacco and agricultural fields dotted with limestone outcrops. Enjoy a walking tour and lunch at an organic ecofarm with sweeping views over the valley. The trip ends in Havana on Day 13.
DEPARTURE DATES Selected Saturdays and Wednesdays Enter trip code PSTV on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates INDEPENDENT JOURNEY OPTION This trip is available as an Independent Journey, departing any day, for 1-4 people. Please see page 11 for details.
Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
peregrineadventures.com // 61
Welcome to
Antarctica See wildlife, including five species of seals and massive rookeries of gentoo, Adelie and chinstrap penguins, as well as a profusion of seabirds ranging from albatross to skuas on this journey to the bottom or the Earth. See icebergs that contain natural caves shrouded in eerie translucent light. On land, discover a sweeping ice sheet masking mountains, filling trenches and binding together an entire continent. 62 // peregrineadventures.com
ANTARCTICA
Buenos Aires
10/11 Days Day 1 Ushuaia After arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in Ushuaia. Tonight’s accommodation is included in the voyage price, but no meals are included today. Day 2 Ushuaia – Embarkation Day Once on board, our expedition team will welcome you. Take time to get comfortable before you set sail from Ushuaia, charting a course through the Beagle Channel. Days 3-4 Drake Passage Take part in some onboard presentations as you cross the Drake Passage. Talks on wildlife, ice and polar history will create enormous anticipation that continues to build as you cross the Antarctic Convergence. Huge icebergs loom on the horizon and you’ll get regular sightings of albatross and petrels. Days 5-8 South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Cruise among the volcanic South Shetland Islands and the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula, travelling ashore in inflatable Zodiacs. The hope is to make shore excursions at Livingston, Half Moon and King George Islands. King George Island
Stanley Falkland Islands Elephant LE RC Island CI C South TI Deception Shetland Island ARGENTINA Islands Weddell Paulet Sea Ushuaia Island Paradise CHILE Harbour Anvers Island Antarctic Lemaire Dr ake Channel Peninsula Passage Adelaide Island AN TA RC
Antarctic Explorer
Atlant ic Ocean
is a favoured feeding ground for humpback whales and at Half Moon Island you’ll see a breeding colony of chinstrap penguins. At Livingston Island discover Weddell seals, elephant seals, skuas, giant petrels, Antarctic terns and rookeries of chinstrap, gentoo and macaroni penguins. Your journey continues on to Paradise Harbour or Hope Bay. Days 9-10 Drake Passage Leave the Antarctic Peninsula and head back across the Antarctic Convergence and the Drake Passage. Celebrate with a final meal together as you cruise up the Beagle Channel. Day 11 Disembark in Ushuaia In the early morning you’ll arrive back in Ushuaia, where the cruise ends. If departing today we recommend booking flights to depart after 12pm.
PLEASE NOTE The 10-day itinerary (PPBT, PPAXA, PPAIX) will have one less day exploring the peninsula (Days 5-9)
ANTARCTICA
TRIP CODE: PPEXA15 Inclusions All voyage activities and excursions, education program and meals, expedition parka and one night’s hotel accommodation. For details of included transfers, refer to the detailed Essential Trip Information. PPBU, PPBT and PPAIX include flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia & return Flights PPAXA, PPEXIA, PPEXIA – flights should be booked in and out of Ushuaia. PPBU, PPBT – flights should be booked in and out of Buenos Aires Note Weather or other conditions may require changes to our itinerary and shore excursions Trip codes PPBT, PPBU, PPAXA, PPEXIA, PPEXA, PPAIX Ships This voyage is operated on board the Ocean Diamond, Ocean Endeavour and the Island Sky DEPARTURE DATES Selected dates from November to March Enter trip code PPEXA15 on our website peregrineadventures.com for a full list of 2017 & 2018 departure dates Price See inside front cover ALL DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
peregrineadventures.com // 63
MEET THE INTREPID GROUP FAMILY Run by travellers, for travellers. We’re a family of adventure travel companies, who together make up the world’s largest provider of adventure travel experiences. For more than 27 years, we’ve specialised in creating immersive, off-the-beatenpath adventures for every type of traveller – from the young to the young-at-heart – with over 1,000 itineraries in 100 countries catering to all budgets, travel styles, and appetites for adventure.
Adventures for every type of traveller Love the idea of Peregrine, but looking for more options? One of the other adventure companies in our family might be just what you’re looking for:
Run by passionate locals in more than 150 cities around the globe, Urban Adventures showcase both the world famous sites and local hotspots that make a place tick. From home-cooking classes to history lessons, or cycling excursions to social enterprises, Urban Adventures were created to give travellers a taste of what an Intrepid small group adventure feels like and can be as short as a couple of hours, or as long as a whole day.
If you’re aged 18-29, in the mood for epic adventures with other travellers your own age, your next trip may be with Geckos Adventures. We tread lightly and think locally – our trips are designed for smart, like-minded young travellers who want to avoid the big buses and explore like a local.
Intrepid’s small group adventures are for travellers of every age, budget, and appetite for adventure. From three to 365-day tours, from real food adventures to sailing, cycling or trekking adventures, Intrepid Travel is designed to cater for a diverse range of like-minded people who want to truly experience travel the local way.
Adventure Tours Australia has been leading travellers through this diverse land for 25 years. Now 100% Aussie owned, the only thing our expert local guides love more than their country is the chance to show it off. Seeing the sunset over Uluru or snorkelling Great Barrier Reef is pretty special, but we reckon it’s the stories of our people and an understanding of our indigenous culture that is fundamental to truly bringing the real Australia to life.
Responsible travel is a big reason we do the things we do. It’s why, way back in 2002, we set up The Intrepid Foundation – the Intrepid Group’s not-for-profit organisation that all of our travellers, including Peregrine, can support. Its purpose was pretty simple: to empower travellers to make a difference and to help communities in the places we visit. Since it began, we’ve raised over AUD$5m for 53 grassroots projects in 25 countries around the world, covering 100% of the administrative costs and doubling donations, dollar for dollar (up to $1,000 per donor and a total of AUD$400,000 per financial year, excluding emergency appeals).
Tailor-made trips Whether you want to create a journey with your friends or set out with just the two of you on your own adventure, we can help. Find out more: privategroups@intrepidgroup.travel 64 // peregrineadventures.com
Booking Conditions Please take the time to read and understand the conditions of booking set out below prior to booking a trip with us. We strongly recommend that you also read the Essential Trip Information relating to your trip prior to booking to ensure that you understand the itinerary, style and physical demands of the trip you are undertaking. 1. OUR CONTRACT All direct bookings are made with Intrepid Travel Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 34 126 440 033) while bookings via a travel agent are made with Intrepid Travel Pty Ltd (ABN 35 007 172 456 (us/we).) We trade as Peregrine Adventures. By booking a trip with us you are deemed to have agreed to these Booking Conditions (which constitutes the entire agreement between you and us) and your booking will be accepted by us on this basis. The services to be provided are those referred to in your booking confirmation invoice. 2. VALIDITY Dates and itineraries are valid until 31 December 2017. Beyond 31 December 2017 dates and itineraries are indicative only. 3. DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $600 per person per trip for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made within 56 days of the departure date then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. Please note that different deposits amounts are required for selected trips including Polar bookings. 4. ACCEPTANCE OF BOOKING AND FINAL PAYMENTS If we accept your booking we will issue a confirmation invoice. A contract will exist between us from the date we issue the confirmation invoice or if you book within 7 days of departure the contract will exist when we accept your payment. Please refer to your booking confirmation invoice for details regarding final payments. Payment of the balance of the trip price is due 56 days before the departure date. Please note that full payment is required earlier for Polar bookings. If this balance is not paid on or before the due date we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled. 5. PRICES & SURCHARGES Our trip prices are subject to variable and seasonal pricing, both of which are standard practice within the travel industry. This means our trip prices may vary at any time in accordance with demand, market conditions and availability. It is likely that different passengers on the same trip have been charged different prices. Your best option if you like the price you see is to book at that time. Once you have received a quote the price will be locked in provided you pay the required deposit prior to the quote’s expiry. Any reduced pricing or discounts that may become available after you have paid your deposit will not apply. If you wish to cancel your booking to take advantage of a cheaper price, full cancellation conditions apply. The most up to date pricing is available on our website. Prices are based on currency exchange rates as of June 2016; note that prices may vary depending on which currency the booking is made. We reserve the right to impose surcharges up to 56 days before departure due to unfavorable changes in exchange rates, increases in airfares or other transportation costs, increases in local operator costs, taxes, or if government action should require us to do so. In such instances we will be responsible for any amount up to 2% of the trip price and you will be responsible for the balance. If any surcharge results in an increase of more than 10% of the trip price you may cancel the booking within 14 days of notification of the surcharge and obtain a full refund. We will not surcharge any booking for travel within the validity of this brochure once paid in full. Air Passenger Duty is included in the price of your air inclusive trip. Please note that a surcharge may be applied to all purchases made by credit card. 6. YOUR DETAILS In order for us to confirm your travel arrangements you must provide all requested details with the balance of the trip price. Necessary details vary by trip; they include but are not limited to full name as per passport, date of birth, nationality, passport number, passport issue and expiry date and any preexisting medical conditions you have which may affect your ability to complete your travel arrangements. On some more demanding trips we also require you to complete and forward a Self-Assessment form. Failure to provide requested details may result in additional charges or non-refundable cancellation of your trip. 7. CANCELLATION BY THE TRAVELLER If you cancel some or all portions of your booking cancellation fees will apply. A cancellation will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation.
If you cancel a trip: • 56 days or more prior to departure, we will retain the deposit; • between 31 and 55 days prior to departure, we will retain the deposit or 50% of the total booking cost; whichever is greater, and • 30 days or less prior to departure, we will retain 100% paid by you in connection with the booking. Note that different cancellation conditions including higher charges apply to some styles of trips and additional services including Polar bookings. Your booking consultant will advise if differences apply and details can be found in the Essential Trip Information relating to your trip. You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking which will cover cancellation fees. If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be made. The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees which may be levied by accommodation providers, travel agents or third party tour and transport operator fees. 8. CANCELLATION BY US We may cancel a trip at any time up to 56 days before departure, subject to clause 14. We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate departure date or receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights. 9. BOOKING AMENDMENTS If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer your booking to a third party you must notify us at least 56 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of $200 per person per change will apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 56 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period. Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip will incur an $130 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 10 days of departure. 10. INCLUSIONS The land price of your trip includes: • all accommodation as listed in the Essential Trip Information • all transport listed in the Essential Trip Information • sightseeing and meals as listed in the Essential Trip Information • the services of a group leader as described in the Essential Trip Information 11. EXCLUSIONS The land price of your trip does not include: • international or internal flights unless specified • kitty as specified in the Essential Trip Information • airport transfers, taxes and excess baggage charges unless specified • meals other than those specified in the Essential Trip Information • visa and passport fees • travel insurance • optional activities and all personal expenses 12. NOT APPLICABLE. 13. AGE & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Minimum Age: For the majority of our trips the minimum age is 15 at the time of travel. All travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by an escort over the age of 18, appointed by their legal guardian. The legal guardian or their designee will be responsible for the traveller under the age of 18’s day to day care. If a legal guardian elects to designate an escort in their lieu, they will be required to complete and sign a relevant document, to delegate their authority. Please note we cannot guarantee triple or adjoining rooms for families; accompanying adults may be required to share with others in the group on a twin share basis.
Maximum Age: For the majority of our trips we have no upper age limit though we remind you that our trips can be physically demanding and passengers must ensure that they are suitably fit to allow full participation. We are able to provide details on mandatory health requirements; however, we are not medical experts. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain proper and detailed medical advice at least two months prior to travel for the latest health requirements and recommendations for your destination. 14. SMALL GROUPS & COMBINATION TRIPS Our trips are guaranteed to depart once they have one fully paid traveller unless minimum group size specifically states otherwise. This means at times we can have groups with small numbers of travellers. Many of our trips are designed to fit with other departures to create a longer “combination” trip; this means that some of your group may have already been travelling together for some weeks when you commence your trip. If you would like to know how many people are booked on your trip or any combination trip it is part of please ask prior to making your booking. 15. PASSPORT AND VISAS You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip; please refer to the Essential Trip Information for details. We are not responsible if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation. 16. TRAVEL INSURANCE Travel insurance is mandatory for all our travellers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US$200,000 for each of the categories of cover. We also strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide proof of your travel insurance on the first day of your trip; you will not be able to join the trip without it. If you obtain travel insurance through us you acknowledge that you are satisfied with the level of insurance we have arranged. 17. FLEXIBILITY You appreciate and acknowledge that the nature of this type of travel requires considerable flexibility and you should allow for alternatives. The itinerary provided for each trip is representative of the types of activities contemplated, but it is understood that the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities and mode of transport may be subject to alteration without prior notice due to local circumstances or events. 18. CHANGE OF ITINERARY While we endeavor to operate all trips as described we reserve the right to change the trip itinerary. Please refer to our website before departure for the most recent updates to your itinerary. before departure: If we make a major change we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before departure. The definition of a major change is deemed to be a change affecting at least one day in five of the itinerary. When a major change is made you may choose between accepting the change, obtaining a refund of money paid on the land portion of the trip only or accepting an alternative tour offered. after departure: We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control. In such emergency circumstances the additional cost of any necessary itinerary alterations will be covered by you. Please note we are not responsible for any incidental expenses that may be incurred as a result of the change of itinerary such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights. 19. AUTHORITY ON TOUR Our group trips are run by a group leader. The decision of the group leader is final on all matters likely to affect the safety or well-being of any traveller or staff member participating in the trip. If you fail to comply with a decision made by a group leader, or interfere with the well-being or mobility of the group, the group leader may direct you to leave the trip immediately, with no right of refund. We may also elect not to carry you on any future trips booked. You must at all times comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug regulations of all countries visited, and you also agree to travel in accordance with our responsible travel guidelines.
20. ACCEPTANCE OF RISK You acknowledge that the nature of the trip is adventurous and participation involves a degree of personal risk. You will be visiting places where the political, cultural and geographical attributes present dangers and physical challenges greater than those present in our daily lives. We use information from government foreign departments and reports from our own contacts in assessing whether the itinerary should operate. However it is also your own responsibility to acquaint yourself with all relevant travel information and the nature of your itinerary. You acknowledge that your decision to travel is made in light of consideration of this information and you accept that you are aware of the personal risks attendant upon such travel. 21. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY We contract with a network of companies, government agencies and individuals to assist in the running of our trips as agent for these third parties. We are not responsible for the acts and omissions of these third parties. To the fullest extent permitted by law: - any liability for any loss, death, injury or damage which you may suffer (directly or indirectly) in connection with or arising out of your participation in a trip, or any breach of the Booking Conditions, is excluded; - you release us and our officers, employees, agents and representatives from any liability and expressly waive any claims you may have against us arising out of or in connection with your participation in a trip; and - any condition or warranty which would otherwise be implied by law into these Booking Conditions (Implied Warranty), is excluded. To the extent an Implied Warranty cannot be excluded, our liability in respect of the Implied Warranty is limited to (in our absolute discretion): (i) the provision of a similar trip to an equivalent value; or (ii) a refund of the total amount received by us from you in connection with your booking. Any claim by you is excluded to the extent that it is for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits or economic loss, however it arises, or for indirect, special, punitive or exemplary damages. 22. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Optional activities not included in the trip price do not form part of the trip or this contract. You accept that any assistance given by your group leader or local representative in arranging optional activities does not render us liable for them in any way. The contract for the provision of that activity will be between you and activity provider. 23. CLAIMS & COMPLAINTS If you have a complaint about your trip please inform your group leader or our local representative at the time in order that they can attempt to rectify the matter. If satisfaction is not reached through these means then any further complaint should be put in writing to us within 30 days of the end of the tour. 24. SEVERABILITY In the event that any term or condition contained in these Booking Conditions is unenforceable or void by operation of law or as being against public policy or for any other reason then such term or condition shall be deemed to be severed from this contract or amended accordingly only to such extent necessary to allow all remaining terms and conditions to survive and continue as binding. 25. PHOTOS AND MARKETING You consent to us using images of you taken during the trip for advertising and promotional purposes in any medium we choose. You grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable licence to use such images for publicity and promotional purposes. 26. PRIVACY POLICY Any personal information that we collect about you may be used for any purpose associated with the operation of a Trip or to send you marketing material in relation to our events and special offers. The information may be disclosed to our agents, service providers or other suppliers to enable us to operate the Trip. We will otherwise treat your details in accordance with our privacy policy (available for viewing on our Website). 27. NOT APPLICABLE. 28. APPLICABLE LAW The laws of Victoria, Australia govern these Booking Conditions to the fullest extent allowable. Any disputes in connection with a trip or these Booking Conditions must be initiated in the courts of Victoria, Australia 29. REGISTERED ADDRESS Level 7, 567 Collins St, Melbourne VIC, 3000, Australia (from Nov 2016)
peregrineadventures.com
CLIENT SALES & ENQUIRIES
1300 854 445 sales@peregrineadventures.com AGENT RESERVATIONS & ENQUIRIES
1300 655 433 agentsales@peregrineadventures.com
VICTORIA - PEREGRINE TRAVEL CENTRE Level 7, 567 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Tel: 1300 854 445 sales@peregrineadventures.com QUEENSLAND - PEREGRINE TRAVEL CENTRE 222a Barry Parade Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Tel: 1300 666 100 peregrine@backtrack.com.au WESTERN AUSTRALIA PEREGRINE TRAVEL CENTRE 1st Floor, 862 Hay Street Perth WA 6000 Tel: 1300 375 441 sales@peregrinewa.com.au
SOUTH AUSTRALIA PEREGRINE TRAVEL CENTRE 1st Floor, Scout Outdoor Centre 192 Rundle Street Adelaide SA 5000 Tel: 1300 616 340 adventures@peregrinetravel.com.au GROUP ENQUIRIES Tel: 1300 422 183 groups@peregrineadventures.com Peregrine Adventures Pty Ltd Lic: 31009. A.B.N. 54 006 831 974 www.peregrineadventures.com AUD
YOUR TRAVEL AGENT
All our trips are CARBON OFFSET
Learn more about the Intrepid Group family of brands on page 64