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South American Escape with The Amazon & Peru

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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 the 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 on the banks of the Rio Negro. Here you will find everything from piranha to fruits only found in Brazil. (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. Today, depart the Ecopark for a flight to fabulous Rio for an overnight stay. (B)
Day 5 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Today is a free day 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 to the base of 1,300-foot-high SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN. Ascend by cable car to its summit, where you can savor spectacular vistas of the city. Next, enjoy a special COCKTAIL PARTY on the beach, toasting the start of a memorable vacation with caipirinhas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. (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 and evening are at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight, you may opt to join in 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)
Day 7 - Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy a full day at leisure to fill as you wish. This morning, you may choose to join the optional Jeep tour to visit the Botanical Garden with its splendid orchid exhibit, and the dazzling green world of Tijuca National Park. This afternoon, sightseers might elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and site of the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II. (B)
Day 8 - Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls. Fly to IGUASSU FALLS. The afternoon is dedicated to enjoying the magnificent panorama of waterfalls. 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. (B,D)
Day 9 - Iguassu Falls - Buenos Aires, Argentina. This morning, take the ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN and tour the Argentine side of the FALLS before your flight 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. Enjoy an evening at leisure. (B)
Day 10 - 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 a popular gathering spot for artists. At the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President's Pink House) and 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. Spend the afternoon at leisure. This evening, savor the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan capital on your farewell evening excursion with dinner followed by a SHOW featuring flawless performances of Latin America's most sensuous dance"the Tango! (B,D)
Day 11 - Buenos Aires. Today is at leisure, or consider 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 12 - Buenos Aires - Santiago, Chile. Depart this morning on a scenic flight over the Andes before arriving in Santiago, Chile's capital. This country is more than 10-times longer than wide, with 2,650 miles of beautiful Pacific coastline. (B,D)
Day 13 - Santiago. Located in the center of the country and perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country's political, commercial, and cultural capital. Step back into the 16th century as your Local Guide traces the city's history and heritage. Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, before visiting the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century CATHEDRAL. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. This evening, consider the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show. (B)
Day 14 - Santiago.The day is free for independent activities. You may want to take advantage of an optional excursion to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago. Drive through the undulating hills of Chile's wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso, then continue along the coast to nearby Vi馻 del Mar. This chic seaside resort with palm tree-lined avenues and lovely villas truly deserves the sobriquet "Pearl of the Pacific." (B)
Day 15 - Santiago. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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  • Book a 2012 Globus South America air-inclusive vacation to receive $200 off the air price per person. Booking must be made and under deposit between February 1 and March 27, 2012 for travel between February 1 and December 31, 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Certain government-imposed taxes and fees of up to $375, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10, are additional and must be paid by each traveler. Additional restrictions may apply.

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  Tour Name   South American Escape with The Amazon & Peru
  Tour Code  
SBY
  Tour Duration    17 Days
  Price From   $3,529.00   See in Cart
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Pricing (Per Person)

Land Start Date Price Our Price
2012-07-11 $3529 See Price in Cart
2012-09-26 $3529 See Price in Cart
2012-10-03 $3529 See Price in Cart
2012-10-17 $3529 See Price in Cart
2012-10-31 $3529 See Price in Cart
2012-11-28 $3529 See Price in Cart
2013-01-16 $3769 See Price in Cart
2013-01-30 $3769 See Price in Cart
2013-02-13 $3769 See Price in Cart
2013-02-27 $3769 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 $2359 (based on Miami, departure in March, 2012); or (2) intra-tour air segments only. Required intra-tour air segments are: Rio de Janeiro/Iguassu Falls; Iguassu Falls/Buenos Aires; Manaus/Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires/Santiago. 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:
    $1366

    Triple Room Reduction per person:
    $106

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

    Extra Nights per person in Santiago:
    in single room $199; in twin room $109; in triple room $102.

    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 local market, a jungle island, monkey jungle reserve, and native Amazon village; guided canoe rides and jungle walks
    Rio de Janeiro
    Welcome dinner; cocktail party on the beach; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains and the cathedral
    Iguassu Falls
    Sightseeing with a Local Guide on both sides of the falls; Ecological Jungle Train
    Buenos Aires
    Walking tour; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta; Tango show; farewell dinner
    Santiago
    Sightseeing with a Local Guide
  • Launch Date
    • 8/9/11 8:00pm
  • Meals
    • American breakfast daily (B), 2 lunches (L) and 7 three-course dinners (D) including a welcome dinner in Rio and a special farewell dinner excursion in Buenos Aires
  • Title
    • South American Escape with Amazon & Santiago
 

Hotels

    MANAUS Tropical Manaus Resort & Convention Center (MD), AMAZON RESERVE Ecopark Jungle Lodge (BA), RIO DE JANEIRO Excelsior Copacabana (SF), IGUASSU FALLS, Hotel Mabu Thermas (F), BUENOS AIRES Sheraton Libertador (SF), SANTIAGO Sheraton Santiago (D)