 GLOBUS 2010: SOUTH AMERICAN ESCAPE W/ PERU EXT. (SBE)
14 days incl. air, or 12 days from Rio de Janeiro to Lima
On this South America vacation, explore two of the great cities in Brazil and Argentina at a relaxed pace followed by an exciting trip to Peru. Your trip begins with a 3-night stay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While here, visit 1,300-foot-high Sugar Loaf Mountain and ascend a cable car to its summit. Savor spectacular views of the city while toasting your upcoming vacation with a favorite Brazilian cocktail. A guided sightseeing tour takes you to the cathedral and to the statue of Christ the Redeemer crowning Corcovado Mountain, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. Take the scenic cog railway ride to its top for 360-degree panoramic views. In Rio de Janeiro, enjoy plenty of free time to relax, explore on your own, or join optional activities and tours. Next, fly to Iguassu Falls and witness the spectacular beauty of this natural waterfall with its 2-mile-wide torrential downpour. The clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder. Tour the Argentine side of the Falls on the Ecological Jungle Train before flying to Buenos Aires, Argentina's vibrant capital city. Spend three nights in Buenos Aires and enjoy a guided walking tour of the city. On a sightseeing tour, see La Boca, a colorful district and site of the city's first port. Also, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta, the burial site of Eva Peron. Witness a flawless performance of Latin America's most sensuous dance-the Tango! You have a full day of leisure to tour the city at your own pace or join an optional tour to the Pampas, where you experience the atmosphere of Argentine country life. Finally, fly to Lima, Peru, where a guided sightseeing tour shows off the city's colonial heritage. Visit the Larco Herrera Museum to see the dazzling Peruvian pre-Columbian artifacts. On to Cuzco, once the capital of the Inca Empire. Visit the Sacred Valley, Kenko Amphitheater, Puca Pucara, and Temple of Sacsayhuaman. It remains unfathomable how and when this fortress of gigantic stones-with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons-was built. Stop at Pisac, an old mountain village, where you have an opportunity to meet the locals and experience their way of life. Then the highlight of the vacation-legendary Machu Picchu, 'The Lost City of the Incas.' Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures. From Machu Picchu, visit the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo on your way back to Cuzco to learn more about the Incas on a guided tour. Fly to Lima and enjoy a final day for touring on your own-a perfect way to end your exciting vacation to Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.
HOTELS
Rio de Janeiro Excelsior Copacabana (F), Iguassu Falls Hotel Mabu Thermas (F), Buenos Aires Sheraton Libertador (SF); Peru Extension: Lima Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores (SF), Sacred Valley Casa Andina Private Collection Sacred Valley (SF), Cuzco Casa Andina Private Collection Cuzco (SF)
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| Call (800) 747-8728 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8656893 | | Globus | | Offer valid through 11/30/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board Your Overnight Flight | (Sat.) Board your overnight flight to South America. | | Day 2 | Rio de Janeiro | (Sun.) Welcome to South America's largest and most populous country. Rooms are ready so that you can freshen up and rest before taking a first look at Rio. This evening, 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 while toasting your upcoming vacation with caipirinhas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D) | | Day 3 | Rio de Janeiro | (Sun.) Welcome to South America's largest and most populous country. Rooms are ready so that you can freshen up and rest before taking a first look at Rio. This evening, 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 while toasting your upcoming vacation with caipirinhas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D) | | Day 4 | Rio de Janeiro | (Tue.) 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 the site of the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II. (B) | | Day 5 | Iguassu Falls | (Wed.) 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 6 | Buenos Aires | (Thu.) 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 cafes. Enjoy an evening at leisure. (B) | | Day 7 | Buenos Aires | (Fri.) 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 the METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, which houses San Martin's Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Colon Opera House before reaching THE CEMETERY OF THE RECOLETA, the 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 flawless performance of Latin America's most sensuous dance-the Tango! (B,D) | | Day 8 | Buenos Aires | (Sat.) 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 9 | Lima | (Sun.) A morning flight takes you to Lima, Peru. This afternoon a guided sightseeing tour focuses on Lima's colonial heritage. See the 18th-century SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY with its unique cloisters, the Government Palace, and Cathedral situated around the vast Plaza de Armas. Then, take a short drive to the seaside suburb of Miraflores. Later, tour the LARCO HERRERA MUSEUM with its dazzling collection of Peruvian pre-Columbian artifacts. (B) | | Day 10 | Sacred Valley | (Mon.) Fly to Cuzco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Spend the day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a visit to 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 Cuzco. 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 the opportunity to visit a home, meet some of the locals, and experience their way of life. Enjoy free time here 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,L,D) | | Day 11 | Sacred Valley | (Tue.) Board a TRAIN for a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley. Then, transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to legendary MACHU PICCHU, the 'Lost City of the Incas.' Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures. Later this afternoon, return to the Sacred Valley. (B,L,D) | | Day 12 | Cuzco | (Wed.) Visit the Inca Fortress of OLLANTAYTAMBO this morning before returning to Cuzco. Learn more about the Incas on your guided tour, with visits to the imposing CATHEDRAL and the SANTO DOMINGO MONASTERY. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant accompanied by ANDEAN FOLKLORIC MUSIC. (B,D) | | Day 13 | Lima | (Thu.) A short morning flight returns you to Lima, where the remainder of your day is free to explore at your leisure. Transfer to the airport late tonight for your homebound flight. (B) | | Day 14 | Return Home | (Fri.) An early morning arrival is ideal for making homebound connections. |
| | US$ Price Details
Single Room Supplement: $940Triple Room Reduction per person: $90Extra Nights per person in Rio de Janeiro:in single room $208; in twin room $115; in triple room $100Extra nights per person in Lima:in single room $147; in twin room $85; in triple room $852011 prices and itineraries are subject to change.
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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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