SOUTH AMERICA - STA Travel

TOURING SOUTH AMERICA WITH G.A.P ADVENTURES
The undisputed best way to salsa around South America is on a small group adventure tour. Our friends at G.A.P Adventures have
19 years of experience and their huge range of tours can cater for all sorts of travelling styles and budgets.
The fun group tours average just 12 people and are the safest and cheapest way to get around for an authentic, hassle free and true
local experience. G.A.P Adventures’ guides will take you off the beaten track with their extensive local knowledge and passion for the
many highlights South America has to offer.
We've selected some of our favourite multi and single country tours for you below. If you want to see more of what's on offer simply
ask your STA Travel Adviser for a copy of the latest G.A.P Adventures Latin America brochure.
SOUTHERN CROSS
45 days from $5589 plus local payment of USD $500
LOCAL PAYMENTS - WHAT’S
THAT
Local payments are additional to your full tour
price and are paid in cash (usually US dollars)
to your tour leader on day one of the tour.
The payment covers day to day items on the road
including local transport, meals and activities.
IGUASSU & BEYOND
15 days from $2939 plus local payment of USD $400
> Start: Rio de Janeiro
> Finish: Buenos Aires
> Stop offs include: Sao Paulo, Paraty,
Ilha Grande
A trip to South America would not be complete
without a visit to the awesome Iguassu Falls.
This trip takes in the best of Brazil and
Argentina, from beaches to falls and the Pantanal
wetlands. Here you might be lucky enough to
spy a howler monkey amongst many other exotic
animal species you won’t see at home. You’ll
finish off the tour in the vibrant capital of
Buenos Aires, the ‘Paris’ of South America, with
its colourful neighbourhoods, vibrant nightlife
and European flavour.
END OF THE EARTH
15 days from $3239 plus local payment of USD $300
> Start/finish: Buenos Aires
> Stop offs include: El Chaten Glacier and
National Park, Torres del Paine National
Park, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia
(the Southernmost city in the world).
Explore one of the world’s most pristine settings
on this challenging wilderness exploration.
Venture to the third largest ice field on earth,
travel off the beaten track and keep your eyes
peeled for shy wildlife in the dramatic landscape
of the Torres del Paine National park. Wind
up your trip in colourful Buenos Aires – tango
anyone
> Start: Lima
> Finish: Rio de Janeiro (or vice versa)
> Stop offs include: Pisco, Nazca, Cuzco,
Machu Picchu, Lake Titacaca, La Paz,
Uyuni, Sucre, Santa Cruz, Igassu Falls,
Paraty, Ilha Grande, Rio de Janerio.
This epic journey takes you from coast to coast,
travelling through Brazil, Bolivia and Peru. Think
the Inca Trail, Iguassu Falls, the Sacred Valley and
Lake Titicaca. This tour takes you through the
very heart of South America, including the chance
to spend time with local families. You won’t be
disappointed.
INCA DISCOVERY
8 days from $1179 plus local payment of USD $200
> Start: Lima
> Finish: Cuzco
Retrace the steps of the fascinating Inca
civilization along the spectacular Inca Trail to
magnificent Machu Picchu, a once in a lifetime
journey not to be missed! Highlights include the
Sacred Valley and experiencing sunrise over the
ancient ruins of Machu Picchu.
BOLIVIA DISCOVERY
11 days from $1079 plus local payment of USD$200
> Start/finish: La Paz
If you want to spend time in a country where
modern tourism has barely scratched the surface
then Bolivia is the place. Friendly locals, rich
colonial history and the isolated and dramatic
landscape of Salar de Uyuni (salt flats) make this
an unforgettable trip.
NORTH ARGENTINA
HIGHLIGHTS
15 days from $2209 plus local payment of USD$250
> Start/finish: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America is the
starting point for this trip. Take time to enjoy
Argentinean wine, trek through the northern
mountains, visit direct descendants of the Incas
and most importantly learn to tango!
‘It was the trip of my life. A great
experience! It was beautiful,
impressing, self confronting. I will
never forget it.” Lisa, Christchurch
EXOTIC BOAT JOURNEYS
VOYAGE GALAPAGOS
6 days from $2209 plus local payment of USD$300,
Park & Transit Fees $110 USD
> Start/finish: Quito
Venture into Darwin’s grab bag of the Galapagos
Islands and get closer to wildlife than anywhere
else in the world. Travel on a modern air-conditioned
65ft yacht with a capacity for 16 passengers.
You will have 8 staff on-board including a certified
naturalist ensuring that you are in good hands
both on board and on land.
BRAZIL TALL SHIP SAILING
ADVENTURE
7 days from $1769 plus local payment of USD$250
> Start: Rio de Janeiro
> Finish: Paraty
Sail along the exotic Brazilian coastline visiting
isolated beaches. Grab the ships helm or sit
back and watch the world float by in between
snorkeling the beautiful calm waters. With a
maximum group size of 16 and an on-board
cook, enjoy a little taste of luxury on your
ultimate Brazilian cruise.
ANTARCTICA CLASSIC
EXPEDITION
11 days from $5355
Start/finish: Ushuaia
Antarctica has been calling brave adventurers
and scientists alike since its first sighting in the
early 1800’s. Keep watch for wildlife including
Orcas and Humpback whales on this 10 night
adventure. Complete with the company of 10
naturalist staff, you won’t miss a thing on this
unforgettable expedition.
Wanna see more For even more tours and trips in South America ask your STA Travel Adviser for the latest G.A.P Adventures brochure.