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TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE Across the Andes: Chile’s Atacama Desert & Argentina’s Northwest 2020 Small Groups: 8-16 travelers—guaranteed! (average of 14) Overseas Adventure Travel ® The Leader in Small Groups on the Road Less Traveled 1 Overseas Adventure Travel ® 347 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210 Dear Traveler, We've always felt that real travel is about meeting new people and discovering unfamiliar cultures—elements that are at the heart of every O.A.T. adventure. In the following pages, you'll find detailed information about the adventure you've expressed interest in, including a detailed day-to-day itinerary. We've also included visa requirements, regional weather conditions, local currency and health information—even a few film and book recommendations for further inspiration about this destination. Exploring the world with O.A.T. allows you to experience the awe and wonder of familiar and far- flung destinations in a small group of 8-16 travelers (with an average of 14). And since no one brings a new location to life better than someone who makes his or her home in that destination, you'll be accompanied by one of our local Trip Leaders, who will serve as your chief experience leader—helping to ensure you're getting the personalized experiences you're looking for. With O.A.T. you'll benefit from our decades-long experience introducing the world to American travelers at the best value anywhere. We have the lowest prices in the industry and offer FREE Single Supplements—which means solo travelers never pay more for their own hotel or cabin. Plus, you can join the 85% of travelers who are choosing to personalize their experiences. From extending your travels—whether with us or on your own—to building in time to ensure a smooth beginning and end to your adventure, the choice is yours. We hope you find the information inside helpful. If you have any further questions about this trip, don't hesitate to contact one of our Adventure Specialists at 1-800-955-1925. Thank you again for your interest, and we look forward to welcoming you soon on a life-changing adventure. Warm regards, Alan E. Lewis Harriet R. Lewis Chairman Vice Chairman Overseas Adventure Travel P.S. Visit us online to find videos and films about our adventures—from independent films featuring the destinations you'll visit, to itinerary highlights. Go to www.oattravel.com and enjoy the show! 1073 POD PMA-LET.indd 1 5/31/12 4:11 PM 2 WHAT’S INSIDE TRIP SUMMARY It’s Included . 4 Departure Dates and Prices . 5 Freedom to Personalize Your Experience . 6 DETAILED DAY -TO-DAY ITINERARY . 7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TRIP. 34 Travel Documents & Entry Requirements . 36 Health . 38 Money Matters . 42 Preparing for Your Trip . 46 Packing . 49 Climate . 56 About Your Destinations . 59 Demographics & History . 65 Resources . 78 MAP . 83 3 Discover Argentina’s scenic northwest, an area unknown to most American travelers New! A c r o s s t h e A n d e s : Chile’s Atacama Small Group Adventure Desert & Argentina’s Northwest Chile:ÖłŶĢÖėŋ̇ÁÖķťÖũÖĢŭŋ̇ÖłāùũŋùāŶÖóÖĿÖ̵ΆArgentina: Purmamarca, Salta, Cachi, Cafayate, Buenos Aires Countries: 2 Ά!ĢŶĢāŭ̆7 Small groups: 8-16 travelers—guaranteed! It’s Included (average of 14) • International airfare, airport transfers, • 24 small group activities government taxes, $ Explore in a small group of 8-16 16 days from fees, and airline fuel surcharges unless • 5195 travelers (average group size of 14) Includes international airfare you choose to make your own air arrangements • Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Travel from only $306 a day Experience Leader • All land transportation and 2 internal flights • Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and 15 days from $ 3795 luggage porters Accommodations for 14 nights Without international airfare • 5% Frequent Traveler Credit 32 meals—daily breakfast, 9 lunches, • • toward your next adventure— Single Supplement: FREE and 8 dinners (including 2 Home- an average of $390 Hosted meals) Maximize Your To get a richer view of the Included Features on this adventure, Discoveries & Value watch our Trip Itinerary video at www.oattravel.com/noa2020 Optional extension s : Hill of the Seven Colors, Santiago & Easter Island, Chile Purmamarca, Argentina 5 nights pre-trip from $2595 Travel from only $519 per night Buenos Aires & Coastal Uruguay 6 nights post-trip from $2195 Travel from only $366 per night Across the Andes: Chile’s Atacama Desert & Argentina’s Northwest 4 Across the Andes: Chile’s FREEDOM TO PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE From spending more time abroad or adding extensions, to Atacama Desert & Argentina’s choosing your air preferences, our Adventure Specialists are Northwest here to discuss your personalization options at 1-800-955-1925. Visit www.oattravel.com/personalize-noa2020 for details. 2020 Dates & Prices APRIL; DEPART FROM MARCH; MAY-JUNE AUGUST-SEPTEMBER JULY OCTOBER-NOVEMBER Miami $5795 $5895 $5195 $5995 New York, Orlando, Tampa $5895 $5995 $5295 $6095 Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, $5995 $6095 $5395 $6195 Washington, DC Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, $6095 $6195 $5495 $6295 Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland $6195 $6295 $5595 $6395 Without international airfare $4495 $4595 $3795 $4695 Additional departure cities are available. Upgrade to Business Class may be available for the international portion of your flight. Call for details. NOA2020 Critical Air Information Below, you’ll find the East and West Coast cities with the longest flight times. For more information on average flight times based on your gateway city, visit www.oattravel.com/noa2020. GATEWAY DEPART RETURN Hours Typical Connection Hours Typical Connection Chiacago (East Coast) 14 hrs 1 13 hrs 1 San Francisco (West Coast) 16 hrs 1 18 hrs 1 Prices are per person. Airfare prices include government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges. All prices and availability are effective as of the date of this publication, and are subject to change without notice. Standard Terms & Conditions apply, please visit our website: www.oattravel.com/tc. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors. 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Maximize Your Time & Value: 55% of travelers take an extension ĢũzťŶĢŋłŭ̆mŋũāŶĞÖł˔ˏͮŋĕŶũÖƑāķāũŭóŽŭŶŋĿĢơā Trip extensions give you more time, allowing you to get refreshed and acclimated before your adventure begins or before your return ŶĞāĢũƪ ĢėĞŶŭ to the U.S. On this adventure, you have two extensions to choose • Choose your departure city and airline from, including Santiago & Easter Island, Chile and Buenos Aires & • Depart from one city and return to another Coastal Uruguay. • Upgrade your seat or choose a specific meal option “Break Away” Options: 30% of travelers spend more time abroad Before or after your main adventure or trip extension, “break away” anywhere you’d like to do more exploring entirely on your own. Extend your time abroad with the following options: • Spend more time before your adventure in Santiago • Spend more time after you adventure in or Buenos Aires Please note: Our Adventure Specialists can help you plan your airfare if you’d like to “break away,” however since this option is completely on your own, you will need to plan your own accommodations, meals, tours, and transfers.