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Spirit of South America with Amazon

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Day 1 - Arrive in Manaus, Brazil. After arriving at your hotel, meet up for guided city sightseeing of Manaus to view vestiges of its glory days during the rubber boom. Your first stop will be the famous OPERA HOUSE, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. Next, visit a bustling LOCAL MARKET, abundant with local foods and wares. (D)
Day 2 - Manaus - Amazon Jungle. Today your "Meeting of the Waters" tour passes by the impressive British-built Custom House and the floating port. CRUISE along the chocolate-colored Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solim鮡s, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles the differently colored bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! After lunch on the river, explore a JUNGLE ISLAND (if the water level is not too low) with fascinating native flora and fauna. Later this afternoon, arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge, situated on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazonian rainforest. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Amazon Jungle. Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided JUNGLE WALK introducing you to the flora and fauna that thrives in the Amazon. After lunch, depart the lodge and sail up the river to visit a Caboclo's NATIVE AMAZON VILLAGE to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. Also try your hand at piranha fishing! Later, visit the MONKEY JUNGLE RESERVE, where researchers work to rehabilitate captive primates and reintroduce them to the jungle. Here, you have the opportunity to see a feeding of spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys, woolly monkeys, and capuchin monkeys. This evening you may wish to venture back out on canoe with your Naturalist into the flooded forest to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other night creatures). (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Amazon Jungle - Rio de Janeiro. This morning, depart the Ecopark for a flight to fabulous Rio for an overnight. (B)
Day 5 - Rio de Janeiro. Today is free in Rio to explore as you please.This afternoon, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a drive along famous Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches. Here, you will enjoy a special COCKTAIL PARTY on the beach, toasting the start of a memorable vacation with caipirinhas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail. Next, make your way to the base of 1,300-foot-high SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN and ascend by cable car to its summit, where you can savor spectacular vistas of the city. Cap off the day with a welcome dinner this evening. (D)
Day 6 - Rio de Janeiro. The city's landmark, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, crowns CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. A scenic ride by cog railway leads to the top, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama affords sweeping views. From here, proceed to bustling downtown Rio, where modern office towers stand next to relics of the Portuguese colonial past. View the Sambodromo and visit the CATHEDRAL. The afternoon is at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight, it's a fun outing to a CHURRASCARIA for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style, followed by a SAMBA SHOW, where the sheer vitality of this country explodes in a colorful extravaganza. (B,D)
Day 7 - Rio de Janeiro. A full day at leisure to savor Rio. Relax on one of the world-famous beaches or take advantage of the world-class shopping or fine dining. Alternatively, you may choose to join an optional Guanabara Bay cruise that delivers gorgeous views of Rio from the harbor. This afternoon, sightseers might elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II. (B)
Day 8 - Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires. Fly to Buenos Aires, proud capital of the vast country that occupies most of the southern part of the continent. After arriving at your central hotel, an orientation walk acquaints you with the "Paris of South America" and its wide boulevards and outdoor caf閟. Spend an evening at leisure. (B)
Day 9 - Buenos Aires. Your included sightseeing this morning starts in La Boca, a colorful district and site of the city's first port. Take a short walking TOUR of this unique neighborhood at the mouth of the river and then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and as a popular gathering spot for artists. At the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President's Pink House) and the METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, which houses San Martin's Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Colon Opera House before reaching the CEMETERY OF THE RECOLETA, burial site of Eva Peron. After an afternoon at leisure, savor the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan capital at a dinner featuring Argentine steaks and other local specialties. Top off the evening at a famous TANGO CLUB to enjoy flawless performances of Latin America's most sensuous dance"the Tango! (B,D)
Day 10 - Buenos Aires. Enjoy a full day at leisure, with an optional excursion to the Pampas. Experience the atmosphere of Argentine country life as you visit an estancia (ranch). Get acquainted with the lifestyle of the gauchos and enjoy a barbecue lunch and the warm hospitality of your hosts before returning to the city. (B)
Day 11 - Buenos Aires - Iguassu Falls. This morning, fly to IGUASSU FALLS. The spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrential downpour"with some cataracts as high as 250 feet"is nothing short of hypnotic. The clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder. Upon arrival, journey to the Argentinean side of the falls and take the ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN for a bird's-eye view from the catwalks perched over part of the Devil's Throat, where 14 falls drop over 300 feet into the Devil's Gorge below. Continue to your hotel this evening for an included dinner. (B,D)
Day 12 - Iguassu Falls - Lima, Peru. Today is dedicated to exploring the Brazilian side of the FALLS from a completely different vantage point than in Argentina. A walk along the pathway at the base of the falls takes you into the Devil's Throat Canyon, with spectacular panoramic views of many of the 275 cataracts that make up Iguassu Falls. Later today, fly to Lima, Peru. (B)
Day 13 - Lima. Your city sightseeing TOUR focuses on Lima's rich colonial history as well as the modern city. See the 18th-century SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY with its unique cloisters, Government Palace, and the cathedral situated around the vast Plaza de Armas. Then, take a short drive to the seaside suburb of Miraflores. (B)
Day 14 - Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley. Fly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Spend the day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit the semi-circular KENKO Amphitheater with its stone altars and labyrinth of passages. Stop at the ancient site of PUCA PUCARA before reaching the TEMPLE OF SACSAYHUAMAN, perched on a hillside overlooking Cusco. It remains unfathomable how and when this fortress of gigantic stones"with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons"was built. Continue to PISAC, an old mountain village where you will have free time to shop for local wares such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, or hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases. Stay in the Sacred Valley tonight, with dinner at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 15 - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu. This morning, visit the Inca Fortress of OLLANTAYTAMBO followed by the opportunity to visit a home, meet some of the locals, and experience their way of life. Then, board a TRAIN for a scenic journey through the lush Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, ascend the mountainside to legendary MACHU PICCHU, the "Lost City of the Incas." Your Local Guide will introduce this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct, and will bring you closer to the mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures. (B,L,D)
Day 16 - Machu Picchu - Cusco. A morning at leisure in Machu Picchu allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over MACHU PICCHU with your 2nd included entrance to the ruins. Return to Cusco and learn more about the Incas on your guided tour, with visits to the imposing CATHEDRAL and the SANTO DOMINGO MONASTERY. (B)
Day 17 - Cusco - Lima. A short morning flight returns you to Lima, where the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of this exciting Latin American vacation. (B,D)
Day 18 - Lima. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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  Tour Name   Spirit of South America with Amazon
  Tour Code  
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  Tour Duration    18 Days
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Pricing (Per Person)

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2012-08-03 $4539 See Price in Cart
2012-08-31 $4539 See Price in Cart
2012-09-28 $4539 See Price in Cart
2012-10-12 $4539 See Price in Cart
2012-10-26 $4539 See Price in Cart
2012-11-23 $4539 See Price in Cart
2013-01-18 $4849 See Price in Cart
2013-02-15 $4849 See Price in Cart
2013-03-01 $4849 See Price in Cart
2013-03-15 $4849 See Price in Cart
    Dates and Prices do not include air travel.

    Participation in this tour requires purchase of the following flights from Globus, not included in pricing: (1) roundtrip air from your U.S. gateway and intra-tour air segments, starting at $2635 (based on Miami, departure in March, 2012); or (2) intra-tour air segments only. Required intra-tour air segments are: Rio de Janeiro/Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires/Iguassu Falls; Iguassu Falls/Lima; Lima/Cusco; Cusco/Lima and Manaus/Rio de Janeiro. When planning your trip, please allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and South America. Air prices were effective on August 10, 2011 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher.

    Prices based on double room occupancy.

    Single Room Supplement:
    $1529

    Triple Room Reduction per person:
    $104

    Extra Nights per person in Manaus:
    in single room $220; in twin room $116; in triple room $100.

    Extra Nights per person in Lima:
    in single room $149; in twin room $80; in triple room $80.

    2013 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in August 2012.
 

Features

  • City Highlights
    • Amazon
    Guided city sightseeing, "Meeting of the Waters" cruise, visit the Opera House, a jungle island, monkey jungle reserve, and a native Amazon village; guided canoe rides and jungle walks
    Rio de Janeiro
    Cocktail party on the beach; cable car to Sugar Loaf; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Corcovado Mountain and the cathedral; enjoy a Samba show and a churrascaria dinner
    Buenos Aires
    Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Cemetery of the Recoleta; enjoy a Tango show
    Iguassu Falls
    Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit both sides of the falls; Ecological Jungle Train
    Lima
    Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit San Francisco Monastery; farewell dinner
    Sacred Valley
    Visit the Kenko Amphitheater, Puca Pucara, the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac
    Machu Picchu
    Take a train through the Urubamba Valley; sightseeing with Local Guide and a second entrance to the ruins on your second day in Machu Picchu
    Cusco
    Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the cathedral and the Santo Domingo Monastery
    Note:
    • Maximum elevation on tour: 12,000 ft.

  • Launch Date
    • 8/9/11 8:00pm
  • Meals
    • American breakfast daily (B), 3 lunches (L), and 10 three-course dinners (D) including a welcome dinner in Rio, a steak dinner with Tango show in Buenos Aires, and a farewell dinner in Lima
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    • Spirit of South America with Amazon
 

Hotels

    MANAUS Tropical Manaus Resort & Convention Center (MD), AMAZON RESERVE Ecopark Jungle Lodge (BA), RIO DE JANEIRO Sheraton Rio Hotel & Towers (D), BUENOS AIRES Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Towers (MD), IGUASSU FALLS Hotel Mabu Thermas (F), LIMA Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores (SF), SACRED VALLEY Casa Andina Private Collection Sacred Valley (SF), MACHU PICCHU Hotel Sumaq (F), CUSCO Casa Andina Private Collection Cusco (SF)