THE EXPLORER FLIGHT TO B.A. 1 LIMA AGUAS CALIENTES (Machu Picchu) INCA TRAIL Ollantaytambo Coast Rainforest Andes 1 CUSCO 3 BRAZIL AMAZON LODGE 1 SACRED VALLEY 1 1 PUERTO MALDONADO WHY THIS TRIP? Get a taste of Peru, Argentina & Brazil with 18 days of an Incan trek at Machu Picchu, jungle action in the Amazon rainforest and caipirinha chaos in Rio. PERU RIO DE JANEIRO 3 2 IGUASSU FALLS ARGENTINA BRAZIL FLIGHT FROM LIMA 4 BUENOS AIRES #THEEXPLORER Places visited 1 or more nightstops 1 or more nights at Special Stay Coach, mini-coach or van Plane, train, canoe or boat 5 World Heritage sites visited 38 LATIN AMERICA 2017-19 CONTIKI.COM/SOUTHAM-EXPLORER MACHU PICCHU
18 DAYS · 3 COUNTRIES · FROM y4055 PP* y226 P/DAY* WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO y285 17 NIGHTS Unique Special Stay: 1 night Jungle Lodge , & 16 nights in twin-share hotels 25 INCLUDED MEALS 17 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D), Trekking option: 17 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS An experienced & professional Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides 1 international & 4 internal flights & transfers ME TIME OPTIONALS M Kayaking trip on the Tambopata River MPolo match experience in Buenos Aires MSpeedboat adventure in Iguassu Falls NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Walking tour of Cusco & entry to the Temple of Koricancha • Tango show & lesson in Buenos Aires • BBQ feast in Iguassu FREE WIFI Free WiFi in Contiki hotels DISCOVERER YOUR TRIP DAY 1: Arrive Cusco . As the modernday starting point for visits to Machu Picchu, we’ll explore this ancient city on foot, then the afternoon’s yours. Head out & explore – from Incan buildings, intricate colonial architecture, artisan shops to boutiques & delicious cuisine & adrenaline activities, there’s loads to experience. H ote l (D) Cit y wa lking tour • Visit San Blas & Koricancha DAY 2: Cusco to Sacred Valley . To d ay we explore the Sacred Valley. Take a guided tour of the Pisac ruins before a night in Ollantaytambo, one of Peru’s o ld e s t tow ns . H ote l (B) • Entry into the Sacred Valley & Pisac ruins • Try some local Chicha de Jora DAY 3: Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes . The morning is yours to enjoy the surrounding lush mountains of Aguas Calientes before we board our train in to tow n . H ote l (B) DAY 3: Inca Trail Trek . Walk in the footsteps of the Incas on the Trail to our highlight Machu Picchu! Take a train to KM 104 & trek amongst the cloud forest to the Sun Gate & Guardian House where your hard work is rewarded with incredible views of this magnificent ancient site before returning to Aguas Calientes. Hotel (B,L) • Train ride to KM 104 • Tour Machu Picchu with our Local Guide • Return train ride from Machu Picchu See p.28-29 for more info. Code: CURJT DAY 4: Machu Picchu to Cusco . B e among the first to enter Machu Picchu for sunrise. Learn more as you tour with your guide then explore in your own time b efo re retur ning to b a s e. H ote l (B) DAY 5: Cusco. Why not start the day rafting? Then get into Cusco’s amazing nightlife until the sun comes up! Hotel (B) DAY 6: Cusco to Jungle Lodge . Fly over the Andes to Puerto Maldonado in Peru’s southern jungle. You could hike through the jungle for a canopy climb, then chill to the sound of the jungle. (B , L , D) Contiki Special Stay Jungle Lodge Visit t he Infie r no co mmunit y • P u e r to M a ld o n ad o cit y tour • Jungle ca no py hike DAY 7: Jungle Lodge to Puerto Maldonado . Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like the giant otter, before it’s back to t he cit y. H ote l (B , L , D) • Lo ca lly guid e d jungle ca ta m a ra n boat trip DAY 8: Puerto Maldonado to Lima . Today it’s back to Lima for our last day in Peru. Next up: red wine, steak & tango in A rg e ntin a! H ote l (B) DAY 9: Lima to Buenos Aires . To d ay we board our flight to Argentina – it’s hola Bu e no s A ire s! H ote l (B) DAY 10: Buenos Aires . This morning, get out & experience iconic city spots like San Telmo & La Boca. Tonight, get ready to tango with the locals as you learn all the tricks at a dance lesson & show. H ote l (B , D) • Tango lesson, show & dinner DAYS 11 - 12: Buenos Aires. We’ll s ta r t Day 2 with a coach tour to see the rest of the city & then you can experience BA your way over the next two days. Get into the cuisine of Argentina on our culinary experience: try empanadas or the ubiquitous Argentine steak & learn to make the traditional sweet – alfajores. You might catch a football game, drink wine at a polo match or perhaps learn to play yourself, hit the shops or pay a visit to the historic Café Tortoni for a café con leche & a spot of people watching. Hotel (B)(B) • City tour Palermo Chico, Palermo Soho & Recoleta MArgentine culinary experience DAY 13: Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls. Today we fly to Puerto Iguassu then travel to the Brazilian side to see the 275 individual waterfalls. You could take a heli-flight for a different angle, or try RIO your luck at spotting macaws & toucans. H ote l (B) • Flight & t ra ns fe r s • Visit Igu a s su Fa lls DAY 14: Iguassu Falls . We’ll cross back into Argentina & visit their side of the Falls with a walk to see Devil’s Throat. The day is all yours! Try a speed boat ride to feel the spray of the Falls, or go for a swim the hotel. Tonight, try delicious Brazilian BBQ. H ote l (B , D) • Visit Igu a s su Fa lls • Taste delicious Brazilian BBQ • S e e D evil’s T hro a t DAY 15: Iguassu Falls to Rio . Home to the world’s largest carnival celebration, Copacabana Beach & the Brazilian bikini, get ready for good times in Rio. H ote l (B) DAY 16: Rio de Janeiro . This morning we’ll visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, & afterwards the rest of the day is free to take in the Rio sun, have a drink & e njoy. H ote l (B , D) • Entry to Christ the Redeemer for amazing city views M Cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain DAY 17: Rio de Janeiro . Today is yours to explore. Try hang gliding, or grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & chill on Rio’s fa mous Ip a ne m a B e ac h . H ote l (B) DAY 18: Depart Rio de Janeiro . O ur adventure ends after breakfast, when it’s time to say ‘tchau’ (goodbye) to your t ra ve l m a te s . (B) HOW MUCH & WHEN CODE: CURJ/CURJT 2017/18/19 Start Finish Trip Trip plus Start Cusco Rio de only Inca Trail Cusco Janeiro € pp* € pp* 2017 Aug 18 Sep 4 4055 4315 Aug 31 Sep 17 4055 4315 Sep 15 Oct 2 4055 4315 Sep 28 Oct 15 4055 4315 Oct 13 Oct 30 4055 4315 Oct 26 Nov 12 4055 4315 Nov 10 Nov 27 4055 4315 Nov 23 Dec 10 4055 4315 Dec 1 Dec 18 4055 4315 Dec 21 ● Jan 7 4055 4315 2018 Jan 5 Jan 22 4055 4315 Jan 21 Feb 7 4055 4315 Jan 27 ■ Feb 13 4245 4505 Feb 15 Mar 4 4055 NA Mar 2 Mar 19 4055 4315 Mar 15 Apr 1 4055 4315 Mar 23 Apr 9 4055 4315 Apr 12 Apr 29 4055 4315 Apr 20 May 7 4055 4315 Apr 27 May 14 4055 4315 May 10 May 27 4055 4315 May 18 Jun 4 4055 4315 May 25 Jun 11 4055 4315 Jun 7 Jun 24 4055 4315 THE FINER DETAILS * Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplement add €735. Start Cusco 8:00am & end Rio 11:00am. ● Trip spends Xmas in Cusco & NYE in Buenos Aires. ■ Trip spends NYE in Cusco. Finish Trip Rio de only Janeiro € pp* ▲ Trip spends Xmas in the Jungle Lodge & NYE in Buenos Aires. Trip plus Inca Trail € pp* 2018 Jun 15 Jul 2 4055 4315 Jul 5 Jul 22 4055 4315 Jul 13 Jul 30 4055 4315 Jul 20 Aug 6 4055 4315 Aug 2 Aug 19 4055 4315 Aug 10 Aug 27 4055 4315 Aug 17 Sep 3 4055 4315 Aug 30 Sep 16 4055 4315 Sep 7 Sep 24 4055 4315 Sep 14 Oct 1 4055 4315 Sep 27 Oct 14 4055 4315 Oct 5 Oct 22 4055 4315 Oct 12 Oct 29 4055 4315 Oct 25 Nov 11 4055 4315 Nov 2 Nov 19 4055 4315 Nov 9 Nov 26 4055 4315 Nov 22 Dec 9 4055 4315 Nov 30 Dec 17 4055 4315 Dec 20 ▲ Jan 6 4055 4315 Dec 28 ■ Jan 14 4055 4315 2019 Jan 24 Feb 10 4055 4315 Feb 1 Feb 18 4055 NA Feb 7 Feb 24 4055 NA Feb 22 Mar 11 4055 NA ◆ These trips are in Rio during Carnival & will have a slightly modified itinerary. 2 nights in Buenos Aires, 4 nights in Rio & add a single room supplement of €915. Visit contiki.com/southam-explorer for full details. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.78. Please note: Included flight times are subject to alteration. Please note: The Inca Trail is closed for maintenance in February. Explore More : have a few more days? Check out The Adventurer & start the trip in Lima & end in Rio. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – The Adventurer our 24-day trip. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a horde of other travellers who are already geared up in Contiki’s world-famous exploration mode. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the wolf pack. LATIN AMERICA 2017-19 39
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