SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA MEXICO, COSTA RICA, PERU, BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, EASTER ISLANDS & ANTARCTICA
YOUR 2019 VACATION
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15 CITIES. 16 HANDCRAFTED TRIPS. LET US CONNECT YOU TO THE GOOD LIFE ACROSS THESE 2 CONTINENTS THAT HAVE AN ENERGY LIKE NO OTHER. IT'S TIME TO DISCOVER THE REAL SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA, MEXICO, AND OUR BRAND NEW CONTINENT, ANTARCTICA.
WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO
The Real Thing 6 Free to Be 10 Your Happy Place 11 Ways to Save 12 Ways to Explore 13 The Meaning of Family 14 Booking Conditions 48 Extend Your Stay 50 Other Essential Information 51
TRIPS YOU'LL LOVE
MEXICO & CENTRAL AMERICA Days Page Treasures of the Yucatán 8 16 Costa Rica Eco Adventure 8-10 18 with Guanacaste Beach Option Monkeys, Jungles & Volcanoes 8 20
SOUTH AMERICA & ANTARCTICA Highlights of Peru 8 22 In the Footsteps of the Incas 10 24 Land of the Incas 12 27 Impressions of South America 9 30 South America Landscapes 14 32 South America Revealed 16 34 Icons of South America 21 37 Wonders of Patagonia 11 40 Antarctica Peninsula Cruise NEW 8-11 43
PRE & POST EXTENSIONS Peruvian Amazon 5 44 Brazilian Amazon 4 45 Easter Island 3 46 GET INSPIRED DAILY Galapagos Legend Cruises 6 47
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Country Explorer Family Experience Cruise, Rail and Combo TrafalgarTravel TrafalgarTravel TrafalgarTravel At Leisure Discoveries PROUDLY USING 100% RECYCLED PAPER* Trafalgar, as part of The Travel Corporation, is proud to be using 2 Read more about our trip styles on page 13. 100% recycled LEIPA paper for the body of our brochures.
STH_America_Intros_& Savings_2019_CA.indd 2 26/06/2018 11:57 From the iconic to the unexpected, we connect you to the warmth of South and Central America, Mexico and then across to the icy glaciers of our brand new exploration in Antarctica. You'll be immersed in the real essence of these diverse continents like no other.
It’s meeting llamas and alpacas at Awanakancha, a living museum of the Peruvian Andes, en route to the Sacred Valley.
It’s selecting the very best fruits and seafood from a local market in Lima with young chef, Ignacio Barrios.
It’s celebrating Chile’s proud wine-making tradition with an exclusive tasting at Casablanca Valley.
It’s dancing Samba with the locals in Rio de Janeiro, getting splashed by the mighty Iguassu Falls, or a moment of pure bliss at Copacabana Beach.
It might just be a minute, an hour, a day - we bring you those 'pinch-me' moments that will change the way you see the world forever.
Join us, discover the real thing and live The Good Life.
PROUDLY USING 100% RECYCLED PAPER* Trafalgar, as part of The Travel Corporation, is proud to be using 100% recycled LEIPA paper for the body of our brochures. Pisac, Sacred Valley, Peru. 3
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NO MATTER WHERE YOU CHOOSE TO TRAVEL, HERE’S WHY WE’RE THE EXPERTS IN CONNECTING GUESTS AROUND THE WORLD TO THE GOOD LIFE.
Casas Grandes Copper Canyon Continents MEXICO
Chichen Itza Yucatán
COSTA RICA Tamarindo SAN JOSE Countries Playa Carillo
Galapagos Islands
ECUADOR Manaus Amazon PERU Basin Handcra ed Trips LIMA Machu Picchu Paracas Cusco BRAZIL
Lake Titicacca
8+ Rio De Janeiro Awards Iguassu Falls CHILE
Santiago BUENOS AIRES million+ ARGENTINA Happy Guests Bariloche Puerto Varas
El Calafate years Torres del Paine NP Leading Guided Travel Ushuaïa
4 Mountains in Costa Rica. ANTARCTICA
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NO MATTER WHERE YOU CHOOSE TO TRAVEL, HERE’S WHY WE’RE THE EXPERTS WE CONNECT YOU TO THE WORLD, NOT JUST TO SEE, BUT TO FEEL. 72 YEARS SHARING OUR LOVE OF TRAVEL, IN CONNECTING GUESTS AROUND THE WORLD TO THE GOOD LIFE. AND 80+ AWARDS LATER, OUR PROMISE IS TO CONTINUE TO BRING YOU SIMPLY THE BEST VACATIONS.
FREE Casas Grandes TO BE Copper Canyon You choose the destination and MEXICO your itinerary, we do the rest so Chichen Itza you're free to discover the very Yucatán best from the site of the iconic
COSTA RICA Christ the Redeemer in Rio De Tamarindo Janeiro, to intimate Peruvian SAN JOSE Playa Carillo cooking classes in Lima.
Galapagos Islands
ECUADOR Manaus Amazon PERU Basin
LIMA THE REAL Machu Picchu THING Paracas Cusco BRAZIL Read more, p.10 Lake Titicacca You'll explore the rich diversity of the land and get access to Rio De Janeiro
iconic attractions from Machu Iguassu Falls Picchu to a sacred blessing in CHILE YOUR Peru by a traditional shaman. HAPPY PLACE Santiago BUENOS AIRES It's that feeling of 'pure joy'. ARGENTINA Whether you find it in the
Bariloche sounds of the lush Costa Rican Puerto Varas rainforests, or whilst learning the Tango in Buenos Aires. We connect you to moments
El Calafate of wow everywhere we go. Read more, p.6 Torres del Paine NP
Ushuaïa
Read more, p.11
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THE REAL THING
WE COVER ALL THE ICONIC SIGHTS, BUT GOING BEYOND THE GUIDEBOOKS TO DISCOVER THE DIVERSITY OF THIS PART OF THE WORLD IS WHAT WE DO BEST. CONNECT WITH LOCALS AND REALLY GET TO KNOW THEIR WAY OF LIFE, DIVE INTO LOCAL CULTURE, DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS CONTINENT THAT’S BURSTING WITH LIFE.
FEAST ON PERUVIAN FAVORITES, CONNECT LIMA, PERU Experience why Peruvian cuisine is taking the WITH LOCALS world by storm when you meet Chef Ignacio Barrios, for a feast of local favorites (above), after a tour of the local market for fresh The people you’ll meet ingredients. Delicious gastronomic adventure IT'S THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THE PLACES WE GO TO SPECIAL. under a beautiful setting, what a way to toast WE'LL LET THEM SHARE THEIR STORIES OVER HOME-COOKED your trip. MEALS AS THEY WELCOME YOU INTO THEIR HOMES. WE CALL WHAT TRIP? South America Revealed (p.34). THEM 'BE MY GUEST' EXPERIENCES. YOU COULD FIND YOURSELF EXPLORING TROPICAL RAINFORESTS AND SETTLING DOWN TO A FAMILY LUNCH IN COSTA RICA, DINING SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH A LOCAL FAMILY IN BUENOS AIRES' COLORFUL PALERMO NEIGHBORHOOD, OR LEARNING ABOUT FARM TO TABLE COOKING WITH A PERUVIAN CHEF. THESE ARE REAL LOCAL EXPERIENCES DONE RIGHT.
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ICONS KEY Keep an eye out for these unique Trafalgar experiences.
Connect With Locals
Dive Into Culture
Stays With Stories
Hidden Gems
Make a Difference
Local Specialist
Family Fun
STAYS WITH STORIES The places you’ll stay WE GO OUT OF OUR WAY TO HAND-SELECT EXCEPTIONAL HOTELS FOR EVERY ITINERARY. SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A BED FOR THE NIGHT, MEET DON, FEAST ON PERUVIAN FAVORITES, EACH OF THESE UNIQUE STAYS HAS ITS OWN MERIDA, MEXICO SPECIAL STORY. LIVE THE LEGACY AND HEAR THE LIMA, PERU Get an insider look at local life with our local friend Don Miguel in HISTORY AS YOU REST YOUR HEAD. Experience why Peruvian cuisine is taking the Merida, Mexico’s White City. Indulge in an evening of a cooking lesson, world by storm when you meet Chef Ignacio Mayan cocktail and Don’s delicious Mayan cuisine, as he shares stories Barrios, for a feast of local favorites (above), of life in the Yucatán capital. SLEEP AMONGST A PIECE OF HISTORY after a tour of the local market for fresh WHAT TRIP? Treasures of the Yucatán (p.16). Stay at Hacienda Uxmal Plantation and Museum, ingredients. Delicious gastronomic adventure a property featuring traditional Mayan and Spanish décor under a beautiful setting, what a way to toast and plenty of history on this lush working plantation. your trip. Past guests include Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, WHAT TRIP? South America Revealed (p.34). Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco, a nod to its glamorous historical past. With pools, rainforest and the ancient Uxmal Pyramids surrounding it, this Stays with Stories experience truly lives up to its name. WHAT TRIP? Treasures of the Yucatán (p.16).
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HIDDEN GEMS The secrets you’ll hear LEARN THE SECRETS THAT ONLY LOCALS KNOW. YOUR TRAVEL DIRECTOR WILL REVEAL THEIR FAVORITE PLACES AND SPECIAL GEMS THAT GUESTS LOVE. LOOKING FOR SOME ART, A PLACE TO RELAX, TASTE A SPECIAL FOOD OR GET LIVELY, OUR TRAVEL DIRECTORS HAVE ALWAYS GOT YOU COVERED.
DIVE INTO CULTURE The things that you’ll do LEAVE THE GUIDEBOOK AT HOME. WITH US, YOU WON’T JUST TICK OFF THE ICONS – YOU’LL DIVE HEADFIRST INTO CULTURE. NOT JUST TO SEE, BUT TO EXPERIENCE IT LIKE A LOCAL. IT’S THESE MOMENTS YOU’LL REMEMBER AND FOREVER WANT TO SHARE; WITH FAMILY, WITH FRIENDS, WITH EVERYONE YOU MEET.
LEARN THE ART OF SAMBA Get an experience of what life is like preparing for the most famous carnival in the world, Rio Carnival. Visit a Samba school, learn about the preparation involved, see the props and if you're in the mood, take part in a lesson to learn how it's done at this lively cultural experience. WHAT TRIP? South America Revealed (p.34),
8 Brazilian Woman in Rio Carnival, Brazil. Impressions of South America (p.30).
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HIDDEN GEMS
MAKE A DIFFERENCE By traveling with us TRAVEL TODAY, SUSTAIN TOMORROW. WE BELIEVE TRAVEL IS A TRUE 'FORCE FOR GOOD'. WE STRIVE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE GLOBALLY, LOCALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY. NO MATTER WHICH TRIP YOU CHOOSE, YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH AT LEAST ONE UNIQUE JOIN TRAFALGAR EXPERIENCE ON EVERY TRIP. family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is an organization that works to help ensure the VISIT THE SNAKE GARDEN WILDLIFE environment and communities CENTER, SARAPIQUI We appreciate just how we visit remain vibrant for spectacular this planet is generations to come. To date, We strive to leverage tourism as a true ‘force for good’; making an impact globally, locally every day, and take great TreadRight has supported and individually. Sarapiqui in Costa Rica is a pride in creating experiences some 50-plus sustainable lesser visited area for tourists and we are of a lifetime across the globe. projects worldwide. supporting the efforts in this area to preserve Exploring the world and gaining the region whilst developing worthwhile and meaningful highlights. a deeper understanding of each The TreadRight Heritage destination helps forge lasting Initiative looks to further WHAT TRIP? connections to history, culture the TreadRight Foundation’s Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes (p.20) and natural elements that makes commitment to the people each special. and the places that we visit providing grants for local artisan As such, we are an active enterprises – including Centro partner and supporter of the de Textiles Tradicionale del not-for-profit TreadRight Cusco in Peru – to help create Foundation’s sustainability jobs, champion economic work and projects. Created development and build Invest In Local Protect The Partner For A as a joint initiative between connections to the Communities Environment Better Future The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) global marketplace.
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Travel with complete freedom, not a care in the world WE'LL ENABLE YOU TO EXPLORE SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA AND MEXICO, THEN THE SURREAL ICY LANDSCAPES AND UNIQUE WILDLIFE OF ANTARCT CA - TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES OFFERING A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES. IT'S THE REAL THING, WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT A THING.
YOUR TRAVEL DIRECTOR Your expert Travel Directors will bring your vacation to life, creating an experience that is absolutely e ortless. They are locals themselves, specially trained to fulfill your travel dreams.
YOUR LOCAL SPECIALIST Your carefully selected Local Specialists will share stories and anecdotes, enabling you to discover each destination on a deeper level every time. This is their home, and they’ll invite you in; transforming you into a local yourself.
YOUR DRIVER With your dedicated Driver on hand, you’ll never worry about getting lost. Just recline, relax and take in the destination. Even better, they get you to the door of your accommodations and unload your bags too, now that's The Good Life.
YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS We cover your accommodations, every night of your trip for absolutely no hassle. From hotels with great locations, to our incredible Stays with Stories experiences, these are nights you’ll never forget.
YOUR MEALS We include breakfast every day of your trip, and many other delicious regional meals and Trafalgar 'Be My Guest' experiences, for delicious fresh tastes. The rest of the time is yours to discover even more, your way.
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It’s that ‘special moment’ THAT FEELING OF PURE JOY AND WANDERLUST. WHEN YOU'RE EXCITED BY THE JOURNEY, AND READY TO DIVE INTO THE UNKNOWN - IT'S THE MAGIC OF TRAVEL AND DISCOVERY.
Whether you find it amongst the breathtaking panorama of Antarctica, or hearing the thunder of Iguassu Falls, we'll get you closer access to the moments that sit forever in our minds. But don't take our word for it. Because we believe so much in what we do, we invite our guests to leave their honest reviews, 100% of which are published online, live and unedited for all to see.
REAL GUESTS FEEDBACK
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OUR GUESTS ARE AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO. THESE REVIEWS AND THIS FEEDBACK FUELS OUR MOTIVATION TO CRAFT SIMPLY THE BEST VACATIONS.
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"Our Land of the Inca's trip with Trafalgar not only met but exceeded our expectations in every way. Our tour escort, Rudy, was exceptional! …Each day of our tour was certainly an adventure with fun people, great guides, good food, wonderful accommodations and awesome sites to explore. We fell in love with Peru and the Peruvian people thanks to the Trafalgar experience!" Randall, Traveled on Land of the Incas (p.27) Ziplining, Costa Rica 11
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BOOK EARLY
SAVE UP TO Pay in full by January 17, 2019 * C$884 and save up to 10%.
SAVE UP TO Pay in full by February 28, 2019 * C$442 and save up to 5%. BOOK AGAIN VIP Travel as a past guest and unlock BENEFIT exclusive o ers with us.
SAVE UP TO When you book two or more trips. 2.5% The more you book, the more you save. BOOK TOGETHER
SAVE Everyone saves 5% when you 5% travel in groups of 5 or more people.
SAVE UP TO On most trips for young 10% travelers (5-17 years) EXTRA For sharing in triple rooms or quad DISCOUNTS rooms on family trips
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With great fares with our airline partners, getting to your vacation has never been more a ordable. Visit Trafalgar.com or contact your local travel agent. BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE Book Early Discount Conditions: *Per person, based on the Icons of South America November 30 2019 departure. These Book Early/Early Bird savings apply to the land portion of selected vacations and departures. See itinerary pages. Can be combined with other discounts, where DEPOSIT PROTECTION applicable. Pay your deposit when booking and the balance by the date shown. O er is subject to availability, exclusions may apply and the o er may be withdrawn at any time without notice. If you’re forced to cancel your trip, you won’t See page 48 for full conditions. General Conditions: Discounts and savings only apply to the land portion of your vacation lose your deposit. We’ll keep it for five years and may not be available on all trips and departures. Not applicable with extra nights’ as a credit towards a future trip. accommodations, optional extensions, airfares, taxes and fees, flight supplements, surcharges, airport transfers and does not apply on any Internal air portion of a trip or Antarctica. Sometimes more than one discount can apply. Past guest exclusive o ers are only available on select trips MANULIFE TRAVEL INSURANCE and departures a er your initial trip is completed. Book again with two or more trips applies to vacations booked simultaneously and must be seven days or longer, savings are applied to the Manulife Travel Insurance provides benefits lowest price trip. For Book again & Group discounts they must be booked at the same time and on the same booking number to apply. Young travelers must be aged 5-17 (5-11 for Galapagos for trip cancellation (prior to travel) for any cruises) at time of travel and accompanied by at least one adult sharing a room, discount is reason, plus benefits whilst traveling for limited to two discounts per room except on Family Experiences where three apply. Triple rooms are based on three people sharing one room based on existing bedding arrangements (usually interruptions, trip and baggage delays and two beds), they do not include the cost of any additional bed or ‘roll away’. Triple rooms are more. For more information, refer to the limited on cruises and not available on all trips. Quad rooms are only available on our Family Experience vacations. Shared rooming is not applicable on any trips in this brochure. Solo travel Manulife Travel Insurance on page 51. is not accepted on Family Experience trips unless traveling as part of a family group. Vacations have a limited number of single rooms and are restricted to certain cabin categories on board cruises. Deposit protection travel credits can only be redeemed once per person and a limit of one trip credit applies. Credit does not apply if you previously received a full refund. We reserve the right to validate past booking status. If for any reason you do not travel, this credit remains for future use for five years.
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WE’VE TAILORED OUR TRIPS TO UNIQUE TRAVEL STYLES, GIVING YOU A MORE PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLORE.
COUNTRY FAMILY CRUISE, RAIL EXPLORER EXPERIENCES & COMBOS
For: Those with a keen interest For: Exclusive for families For: Those who value in one destination What you get? Family-friendly the journey as much as What you get? One country, experiences that aren’t crowded the destination done in depth. With less distance or clichéd! It’s the perfect mix of What you get? Rail journeys, to cover, you’ll focus on exploring fun, hands-on and educational lazy river cruises and everything more of a single region – from the activities for kids of all ages. in between. These trips are all icons to the hidden gems. 1 TRIP, 8 DAYS about sitting back to relax and 5 TRIPS, 8-12 DAYS enjoy the diversity of the ride. 1 TRIP, 11 DAYS
EXTEND DISCOVERIES AT LEISURE YOUR TRIP
For: Travelers who want to For: Those who want to relax For: Those who want to to see as much as possible in a with more free time discover more of a destination single trip! What you get? More time to What you get? The option to What you get? You’ll cross yourself, so you can relax, add-on a few more days to the borders, see multiple cities and get lost and enjoy the start or end of your trip in a many di erent cultures on a sleep-ins and spontaneous particular spot. With even more single trip. With a huge range of moments – without missing time, you go even deeper and experiences on o er, you’re out on a thing! take a little time to discover and guaranteed to come back with 1 TRIP, 9 DAYS enjoy even more. stories to tell. 5 TRIPS, 3-6 DAYS 4 TRIPS, 11-21 DAYS
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FOR TRAFALGAR, OUR DEFINITION IS SIMPLE. Family is at the heart of everything we do.
We are, and always will be, a family owned As a company, Trafalgar is the cornerstone, For me, this is what family is all about: and operated company. This photo (right) of and we form part of a family of brands. Our connection. The Travel Corporation (TTC) Chairman, sister companies in The Travel Corporation So, on these trips across South and Central Stanley Tollman, and his brother, my father – their logos below – from whom we share America, Mexico and Antarctica, I invite you Arnold Tollman, was taken in London’s knowledge, stories and experience. to a sumptuous dinner in the fashionable Trafalgar Square in the 1950s. Two young Intricately bonded and connected by our love district of Palermo Viejo in Buenos Aires brothers looking forward to a future in travel. for travel. and to enjoy the vibrancy and hospitality And today, I’m reminded of how very far they And finally, I think about our broader of Argentina. have come. Trafalgar family – and particularly the ten I invite you to travel with your family, to meet 72 years since the launch of Trafalgar, Brett years of ‘Be My Guest’ experiences we’ve my family, and to connect with families Tollman, CEO of TTC, and I came to Trafalgar shared. These experiences that enable you, across the globe. Square to reflect on that very special and our guests, to connect with new people and significant moment in time shared between places; dining in local family homes, learning our fathers. to cook regional meals, and sharing a glass or two with generations A moment, a journey, where family is of winemakers at their vineyards. paramount.
GAVIN TOLLMAN Trafalgar CEO
a family of brands
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STH_America_Intros_& Savings_2019_CA.indd 14 22/06/2018 09:06 FAMILY MOMENTS From top le to right: Stanley and Arnold Tollman in Trafalgar Square; Brett and Gavin Tollman in Trafalgar Square; Gavin Tollman with his dogs, Snoopy and Clyde; Beatrice Tollman and her children in 1967.
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2 CANCUN – EK BALAM – VALLADOLID – IZAMAL – MERIDA DELVE INTO THE SOUL OF THE YUCATÁN—HOME TO SUN, SEA AND THE GLORIES OF AN ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (2 NIGHTS) Delve into Mayan culture this morning during a visit to the Ek Balam acropolis. Then, journey to Valladolid for WHICH ONCE RULED CENTRAL AMERICA, THEN MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARED. lunch before continuing to the colonial jewel of Izamal with its yellow buildings. Our fi nal stop today is in "The White City" of Merida. (BB, L) Hotel: InterContinental Presidente Merida
3 CELESTUN EXCURSION Visit the UNESCO-listed Celestún Biosphere Reserve, navigating the lagoons and canals in small boats in search of its famous fl amingoes. This evening, we'll Connect with Locals, joining Chef Don Miguel in the Chaya Maya Mansion kitchen for Mayita cocktails and traditional dishes at a Be My Guest dinner. (BB, L, D, )
4 MÉRIDA – CAMPECHE Ancient meets colonial in the Yucatan's cultural capital of Mérida, which we will explore in-depth today, from the Paseo de Montejo to the tranquil Central Plaza. We'll travel to the port city of Campeche next. Then, stroll through the UNESCO-listed fortifi ed old city. (BB) Hotel: Plaza Campeche
5 CAMPECHE – EDZNÁ – UXMAL Journey along La Ruta Puuc and immerse yourself in Mexico's Mayan Puuc culture and heritage in the abandoned city of Edzná. Savor smoky local fl avors during a Regional Meal lunch featuring the Yucatecan specialties. We'll overnight in a historic hacienda Stay with a Story that has attracted world leaders and royalty. (FB, RM, ) Hotel: Hacienda Uxmal Plantation and Museum
6 UXMAL – SOTUTA DE PEÓN – CHICHÉN ITZÁ Few sites refl ect the glories of Maya architecture better than the UNESCO- listed Uxmal. Gaze up at its excellent examples of Mayan construction. Dive into Culture and learn about henequen (sisal fi bre), the green gold of the Yucatán during the colonial era. Later this aft ernoon, we journey to our Stay with a Story located next to the famous Mayan archaeological site of Chichén Itzá. (FB, L, , ) Hotel: Mayaland
7 CHICHÉN ITZÁ SIGHTSEEING – CANCUN Rise with the birds and stroll through the ruins of the UNESCO-listed Chichén Itzá, savoring the rare opportunity to be the fi rst visitors on site. This aft ernoon, we'll return to Cancun for some free time and CANCUN a lively Farewell Dinner. (FB, FD) Hotel: InterContinental MERIDA ▲ 1 1 Presidente Cancun Resort 2 Izamal
▲ ▲ Ek Balam 8 DEPART CANCUN Transfer to Cancun International Airport for Sotuta de Peon your fl ight home or consider extending your stay in Cancun. (BB) Celestun ▲ 1 Valladolid
CHICHEN
ITZA ▲ 1 UXMAL
Puuc Route THE ▲ Icons 1 CAMPECHE YUCATAN QUINTANA CITY TOUR Campeche, Merida Edzna ROO VISIT Ek Balam, the colonial jewel of Izamal, Valladolid, Edzná, the Mayan Ruins of Uxmal, Chichén Itzá, Cancun MEXICO VIEW the Paseo de Montejo CAMPECHE CRUISE the lagoons and canals of Celestún
START OVERNIGHT s SIGHTSEEING 16 END Mayan Ruins
DYUC.indd 1 25/06/2018 16:12 YOUR YOUR VACATION EARLY BIRD DAY Vacation Planner SAVINGS Price PP Price PP Start End Double Start End Double TREASURES OF THE YUCATÁN A warm Mexican bienvenido welcomes you SAVE C$255 p.p 1 ARRIVE CANCUN Cancun Cancun Share Cancun Cancun Share to Cancun. Transfer to your hotel, where you'll meet your 8 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 14 MEALS | FROM C$2550 pp * ◆ WE 10 OCT WE 17 OCT 2525 Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception ◆ WE 31 OCT WE 07 NOV 2525 WE 03 APR WE 10 APR 2550 Young traveler discount: this evening. (WR) Hotel: InterContinental Presidente SAVE C$255 Cancun Resort ◆ WE 05 DEC WE 12 DEC 2525 WE 08 MAY WE 15 MAY 2550 2019 WE 23 JAN WE 30 JAN 2550 WE 09 OCT WE 16 OCT 2550 Multiple trip discount: 2 CANCUN – EK BALAM – VALLADOLID – IZAMAL – MERIDA WE 30 OCT WE 06 NOV 2550 SAVE C$64 DELVE INTO THE SOUL OF THE YUCATÁN—HOME TO SUN, SEA AND THE GLORIES OF AN ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (2 NIGHTS) Delve into Mayan culture this morning during a WE 20 FEB WE 27 FEB 2550 visit to the Ek Balam acropolis. Then, journey to Valladolid for WE 04 DEC WE 11 DEC 2550 WE 06 MAR WE 13 MAR 2550 Triple room discount: WHICH ONCE RULED CENTRAL AMERICA, THEN MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARED. lunch before continuing to the colonial jewel of Izamal with its SAVE C$75 p.p. yellow buildings. Our fi nal stop today is in "The White City" of Single Supplement (add to price above): C$875 p.p. Merida. (BB, L) Hotel: InterContinental Presidente Merida Exceptions 10 Oct 18 to 12 Dec 18 : C$895 p.p. Past guests: 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per Unlock VIP benefi ts CELESTUN EXCURSION Visit the UNESCO-listed Celestún 3 the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels Biosphere Reserve, navigating the lagoons and canals in small and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time boats in search of its famous fl amingoes. This evening, we'll of booking. Connect with Locals, joining Chef Don Miguel in the Chaya Maya Mansion kitchen for Mayita cocktails and traditional dishes at a Be My Guest dinner. (BB, L, D, )
4 MÉRIDA – CAMPECHE Ancient meets colonial in the Yucatan's TRIP cultural capital of Mérida, which we will explore in-depth Highlights today, from the Paseo de Montejo to the tranquil Central Plaza. We'll travel to the port city of Campeche next. Then, stroll Here’s just a sample of the many special through the UNESCO-listed fortifi ed old city. (BB) handcraft ed Trafalgar highlights included in Hotel: Plaza Campeche your trip. 5 CAMPECHE – EDZNÁ – UXMAL Journey along La Ruta Puuc and immerse yourself in Mexico's Mayan Puuc culture and CONNECT WITH LOCALS heritage in the abandoned city of Edzná. Savor smoky local fl avors during a Regional Meal lunch featuring the Yucatecan Join Don Miguel in The White City of Merida specialties. We'll overnight in a historic hacienda Stay with a for a traditional Mayan dinner, complete with Story that has attracted world leaders and royalty. (FB, RM, ) a Mayita cocktail, live cooking demonstration Hotel: Hacienda Uxmal Plantation and Museum and exceptional Mayan hospitality. (Day 3) TRAFALGAR 6 UXMAL – SOTUTA DE PEÓN – CHICHÉN ITZÁ Few sites refl ect Tip the glories of Maya architecture better than the UNESCO- STAYS WITH STORIES listed Uxmal. Gaze up at its excellent examples of Mayan "Take time for yourself. Glide construction. Dive into Culture and learn about henequen Stay at Hacienda Uxmal Plantation and your hand over ancients ruins (sisal fi bre), the green gold of the Yucatán during the colonial Museum, featuring traditional Mayan and and pyramids, gaze onto warrior era. Later this aft ernoon, we journey to our Stay with a Story Spanish décor and at the Mayaland, as temples and ceremonial centers, located next to the famous Mayan archaeological site of much of a landmark as the ancient sites that pause to view the open sea. Then Chichén Itzá. (FB, L, , ) Hotel: Mayaland surround it. (Days 5, 6) remind yourself, this is not Egypt— This is Mexico." 7 CHICHÉN ITZÁ SIGHTSEEING – CANCUN Rise with the birds Alan Cook, Manager, Latin America and stroll through the ruins of the UNESCO-listed Chichén Itzá, DIVE INTO CULTURE savoring the rare opportunity to be the fi rst visitors on site. MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA CENTRAL AND MEXICO This aft ernoon, we'll return to Cancun for some free time and Learn about the production and use of a lively Farewell Dinner. (FB, FD) Hotel: InterContinental henequen. (Day 6) Presidente Cancun Resort
8 DEPART CANCUN Transfer to Cancun International Airport for your fl ight home or consider extending your stay in Cancun. (BB)
Please note: This journey requires walking on uneven surfaces and steps. Occasionally, the itinerary may be subject to delays or variations due to circumstances beyond MORE ABOUT YOUR our control; it is best enjoyed by the experienced traveler in Trip good health who can take such variations in stride. * All prices are per person, double share.
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver, C$120 per person. Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.
TRIP CODE: DYUC
WR Welcome Reception L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Dive Into Culture BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal YC Your Choice Dining Connect With Locals 17
DYUC.indd 2 25/06/2018 16:18 DAY COSTA RICA ECO ADVENTURE 1 ARRIVE SAN JOSÉ Learn the secrets of Pura Vida on this 8 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 17 MEALS | FROM C$2395 pp * eff ortlessly delivered encounter with Costa Rica. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow expeditioners for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Sheraton San Jose
2 SAN JOSÉ – BRAULIO CARRILLO NATIONAL PARK – TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS) Journey to San GLIDE THROUGH TREE-LINED WATERWAYS AND RELAX IN THERMAL POOLS, SAMPLE CHOCOLATE MADE FROM Isidro de Heredia, where we'll Dive into Culture with master chocolatiers to learn about the history of chocolate and how THE WORLD'S BEST CACAO AND JOURNEY BACK IN TIME WITH A NATIVE QUAKER IN OLD TOWN MONTEVERDE. it is produced at this small workshop. Take a journey upriver to Tortuguero, where you'll visit the Green Turtle Research Station. (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING Explore Tortuguero's lush waterways today. If you're lucky enough to be visiting during nesting season, join an optional walk to witness turtles laying their eggs. (BB, L, D)
4 TORTUGUERO – SARAPIQUÍ Meet the Tico family for a Dive into Culture experience at their palm plantation to learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm. Enjoy a leisurely hike in Sarapiquí, then enjoy a Regional Meal dinner with the owners of your hotel. (BB, L, RM, ) Hotel: Hotel La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge
5 SARAPIQUÍ – ARENAL Embark on an optional raft ing trip^. We Connect with Locals, joining the Quintana Family for a Be My Guest lunch at their eco-friendly hacienda. Make a Diff erence Please note: For the more remote areas of and learn how your visit contributes to the local community. Costa Rica (such as Tortuguero and Sarapiquí), We continue to Arenal Volcano, where we spend the aft ernoon we use the best available hotel facilities relaxing. (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa with comfortable but simple guestrooms and eco-friendly amenities perfectly suited ARENAL – MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST (2 NIGHTS) to the natural surroundings. This journey 6 Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest, then meet a native Quaker, requires walking on uneven surfaces and and Local Specialist, who will share stories of Old Town steps and sometimes through heavy showers Monteverde. (BB) Hotel: El Establo Mountain Hotel (rain ponchos provided). This journey is best enjoyed by the experienced traveler in good Join your health and who can take such conditions in 7 MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST SIGHTSEEING guide for an excursion through Monteverde Cloud Forest stride. Reserve and later walk above the jungle fl oor on its Sky Walk^. We toast to our eco-adventure at a Farewell Dinner. (BB, FD)
8 MONTEVERDE – DEPART LIBERIA OR SAN JOSÉ Transfer to either Liberia or San José International Airports or travel on to Guanacaste Beach for those extending their stay. (BB) Airport Note: For activities marked with a caret (^) in arrival will be at 11:30 a.m. for both San José and Liberia the day-by-day itinerary, participation is at airport, please be aware when booking your fl ights. your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required.
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SAN JOSE THE COSTA Icons RICA VISIT Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiquí, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve VIEW Arenal Volcano
START OVERNIGHT s SIGHTSEEING 18 END OPTIONAL Red eyed tree frog
LCRE.indd 1 25/06/2018 16:12 YOUR EARLY BIRD YOUR VACATION SAVINGS DAY Vacation Planner Price PP Price PP SAVE C$263 p.p. COSTA RICA ECO ADVENTURE End End ARRIVE SAN JOSÉ Learn the secrets of Pura Vida on this Start Liberia or Double Start Liberia or Double 1 San Jose San Jose Share San Jose San Jose Share 8 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 17 MEALS | FROM C$2395 pp * eff ortlessly delivered encounter with Costa Rica. This evening, Young traveler discount: join your Travel Director and fellow expeditioners for a ◆ SA 06 OCT SA 13 OCT 2525 SAVE C$263 Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Sheraton San Jose SA 20 APR SA 27 APR 2495 ◆ SA 08 DEC SA 15 DEC 2525 2019 SA 18 MAY SA 25 MAY 2495 Multiple trip discount: 2 SAN JOSÉ – BRAULIO CARRILLO NATIONAL PARK – SA 19 JAN SA 26 JAN 2625 SAVE C$66 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS) Journey to San SA 26 JAN SA 02 FEB 2625 SA 15 JUN SA 22 JUN 2495 Isidro de Heredia, where we'll Dive into Culture with master SA 29 JUN SA 06 JUL 2495 GLIDE THROUGH TREE-LINED WATERWAYS AND RELAX IN THERMAL POOLS, SAMPLE CHOCOLATE MADE FROM Triple room discount: chocolatiers to learn about the history of chocolate and how SA 02 FEB SA 09 FEB 2625 SU 10 FEB SU 17 FEB 2625 SA 20 JUL SA 27 JUL 2550 SAVE C$175 p.p. THE WORLD'S BEST CACAO AND JOURNEY BACK IN TIME WITH A NATIVE QUAKER IN OLD TOWN MONTEVERDE. it is produced at this small workshop. Take a journey upriver SU 17 FEB SU 24 FEB 2625 to Tortuguero, where you'll visit the Green Turtle Research SA 23 FEB SA 02 MAR 2625 SA 28 SEP SA 05 OCT 2395 Station. (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero Past guests: SU 03 MAR SU 10 MAR 2595 SA 05 OCT SA 12 OCT 2395 Unlock VIP benefi ts SA 09 MAR SA 16 MAR 2595 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING Explore SU 17 MAR SU 24 MAR 2595 SA 09 NOV SA 16 NOV 2450 Tortuguero's lush waterways today. If you're lucky enough SA 23 MAR SA 30 MAR 2595 to be visiting during nesting season, join an optional walk to SA 30 MAR SA 06 APR 2595 SA 07 DEC SA 14 DEC 2495 TRIP witness turtles laying their eggs. (BB, L, D) Highlights Single Supplement (add to price above): C$675 p.p. Exceptions 06 Oct - 15 Dec C$695 p.p. Here’s just a sample of the 4 TORTUGUERO – SARAPIQUÍ Meet the Tico family for a Dive many special handcraft ed into Culture experience at their palm plantation to learn 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per Trafalgar highlights included about and sample the delicate heart of palm. Enjoy a leisurely the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels hike in Sarapiquí, then enjoy a Regional Meal dinner with the and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time in your trip. owners of your hotel. (BB, L, RM, ) Hotel: Hotel La Quinta of booking. Sarapiqui Lodge CONNECT WITH LOCALS 5 SARAPIQUÍ – ARENAL Embark on an optional raft ing trip^. We GUANACASTE BEACH Connect with Locals, joining the Quintana Family for a Be My Join Don Alberto and Guest lunch at their eco-friendly hacienda. Make a Diff erence STAY Doña Ana Quintana for a and learn how your visit contributes to the local community. Option traditional Costa Rican lunch We continue to Arenal Volcano, where we spend the aft ernoon Extend your vacation with a stay at relaxing. (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa at their Hacienda Pozo Azul, Guanacaste Beach, famous for its fi shing, a 2000-acre working ranch. swimming, diving, surfi ng and sun. 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST (2 NIGHTS) (Day 5) Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest, then meet a native Quaker, and Local Specialist, who will share stories of Old Town 8 MONTEVERDE – LIBERIA – GUANACASTE DIVE INTO Monteverde. (BB) Hotel: El Establo Mountain Hotel (2 NIGHTS) Check in to your seaside resort in the Guanacaste surfi ng town of Tamarindo CULTURE Beach. (BB) Hotel: Tamarindo Diria 7 MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST SIGHTSEEING Join your guide for an excursion through Monteverde Cloud Forest Beach Resort Indulge in gourmet chocolate Reserve and later walk above the jungle fl oor on its Sky Walk^. made from the world's best We toast to our eco-adventure at a Farewell Dinner. (BB, FD) 9 GUANACASTE FREE TIME Settle in for a day cacao beans. Visit a Tico at leisure. Relax on the beach, learn how to family's palm plantation to surf or go shopping in the nearby Tamarindo 8 MONTEVERDE – DEPART LIBERIA OR SAN JOSÉ Transfer to learn about and sample the either Liberia or San José International Airports or travel on to village. (BB) delicate heart of palm. Guanacaste Beach for those extending their stay. (BB) Airport (Days 2, 4) arrival will be at 11:30 a.m. for both San José and Liberia 10 GUANACASTE – DEPART LIBERIA Transfer airport, please be aware when booking your fl ights. to Liberia International Airport for your fl ight or consider extending your stay to soak up the or consider extending your stay to soak up the AMERICA CENTRAL AND MEXICO MAKE A Note: For activities marked with a caret (^) in the day- sun-kissed shores of Costa Rica. (BB) DIFFERENCE by-day itinerary, participation is at your own risk and This is a locally hosted extension. a signed liability waiver will be required. C$575 per person double share Visit the Quintana Family's C$475 single supplement Hacienda Pozo Azul and TRIP CODE: LCRG discover how they reduce ALTERNATIVE their carbon footprint and Trip support the local economy. (Day 5) Check out our similar ‘Costa Rica Adventure' trip. With MORE ABOUT YOUR fewer inclusions on our CostSaver itineraries, you decide Trip what you want to experience. Visit costsavertour.com * All prices are per person, double share.
G r a t u i t i e s : O p t i o n t o p r e - p a y g r a t u i t i e s f o r y o u r T r a v e l Director and Driver, C$126 per person. G u a r a n t e e d R o o m S h a r e i s n o t a v a i l a b l e o n t h i s t r i p .
L u g g a g e : F o r t h e t w o n i g h t e x c u r s i o n t o T o r t u g u e r o National Park guests are permitted to bring a maximum of 25 lbs (11 kg) of luggage. Your primary suitcase will be transferred and securely stored at your Sarapiquí hotel. TRIP CODE: LCRE
WR Welcome Reception L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Dive Into Culture BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal YC Your Choice Dining Connect With Locals 19
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TRIP CODE: LCRG MONKEYS, JUNGLES DAY 1 ARRIVE SAN JOSÉ Leave your boots at the door and embrace AND VOLCANOES the Pura Vida playground of Costa Rica. A local host will greet | | | FROM you at the airport and arrange your transfer to the hotel, where 8 DAYS 1 COUNTRY 16 MEALS C$2595 pp* you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow adventurers this evening for a Kick-Off Party. (KP) Hotel: Sheraton San Jose
2 SAN JOSÉ – TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS) GLIDE ALONG THE CANALS OF TORTUGUERO UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYES OF COLORFUL TOUCANS AND TREK Rise with the roosters and head east through Braulio Carrillo National Park. Board a river boat, gliding through UP THE SLOPES OF THE ARENAL VOLCANO—A FAMILY ADVENTURE IN THE PURA VIDA PLAYGROUND. canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest, then join a Local Specialist from the Sea Turtle Conservancy Foundation to learn about the Tortuguero turtles. Enjoy a buff et dinner tonight at the resort's open-air restaurant. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
3 TORTUGUERO SIGHTSEEING Set off on a cruise through the waterways of Tortuguero National Park keeping a keen eye for sloths, crocodiles and colorful toucans. If you're visiting during nesting season (Jul-Sep), you may choose to join an optional experience night walk with a naturalist guide to witness the turtles laying their eggs. (BB, L, D) THE Icons 4 TORTUGUERO – HORQUETAS – SARAPIQUÍ – ARENAL NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS) Travel to Horquetas to visit a local Tico family's palm plantation. Dive into Culture and taste VISIT Tortuguero National Park, the delicate heart of palm, before you head to Sarapiquí and a wildlife center near Sarapiquí, Make a Diff erence during your visit to the Snake Garden Wildlife Arenal National Park, Manuel Antonio Center for amphibians and reptiles. This evening, enjoy a pizza National Park party in an open-air kitchen where you can make your own pizza. (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa CRUISE the canals of Tortuguero 5 ARENAL NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING Start the day with a National Park guided trek around the volcano at Arenal National Park. Then, head for the Arenal Hanging Bridges to observe monkeys, sloths and chattering birds up close. (BB, D)
6 ARENAL NATIONAL PARK – MANUEL ANTONIO (2 NIGHTS) Imagine yourself soaring high above the jungle fl oor as you zipline^ through the treetops, eye-to-eye with the lush foliage and exotic rainforest creatures. Head south to Manuel Antonio. (BB) Hotel: Parador Resort and Spa
COLOR IN 7 MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING MAP Walking deep into the national park with your guide, you'll check off a few more creatures on your wildlife list. Then it's TORTUGUERO time to hit the beach. Laze in the warm Pacifi c or choose an NATIONAL PARK optional catamaran cruise with snorkelling (available Jan-
2 Apr). This evening, celebrate new friendships over a Farewell ARENAL Dinner. NATIONAL 2 (BB, FD) PARK Sarapiqui Horqueta ▲ 8 MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK – DEPART SAN JOSE Travel back to San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport for your fl ight or extend your stay at the Sheraton San Braulio Carrillo Jose. (BB) Airport arrival will be at 11:30 a.m., please be National Park aware when booking your fl ights.
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LFCA.indd 1 25/06/2018 16:12 YOUR MONKEYS, JUNGLES DAY Vacation YOUR VACATION Planner Price PP Price PP Start End Double Start End Double EARLY BIRD 1 ARRIVE SAN JOSÉ Leave your boots at the door and embrace San Jose San Jose Share San Jose San Jose Share AND VOLCANOES the Pura Vida playground of Costa Rica. A local host will greet SAVINGS ◆ SA 10 NOV SA 17 NOV 2650 8 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 16 MEALS | FROM C$2595 pp* you at the airport and arrange your transfer to the hotel, where 2019 SA 13 JUL SA 20 JUL 2725 you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow adventurers this SA 16 FEB SA 23 FEB 2725 SA 20 JUL SA 27 JUL 2725 SAVE C$273 p.p. evening for a Kick-Off Party. (KP) Hotel: Sheraton San Jose SA 02 MAR SA 09 MAR 2725 SA 03 AUG SA 10 AUG 2725 SA 16 MAR SA 23 MAR 2725 SA 10 AUG SA 17 AUG 2725 Young traveler discount: 2 SAN JOSÉ – TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS) SAVE C$273 GLIDE ALONG THE CANALS OF TORTUGUERO UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYES OF COLORFUL TOUCANS AND TREK Rise with the roosters and head east through Braulio SA 08 JUN SA 15 JUN 2625 SA 09 NOV SA 16 NOV 2595 Carrillo National Park. Board a river boat, gliding through SA 22 JUN SA 29 JUN 2625 UP THE SLOPES OF THE ARENAL VOLCANO—A FAMILY ADVENTURE IN THE PURA VIDA PLAYGROUND. Multiple trip discount: canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest, then join a Local SAVE C$69 Specialist from the Sea Turtle Conservancy Foundation to learn Single Supplement (add to price above): C$850 p.p. about the Tortuguero turtles. Enjoy a buff et dinner tonight Exceptions 10 Nov 18 to 17 Nov 18: C$875 p.p. at the resort's open-air restaurant. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Laguna Triple room discount: Lodge Tortuguero 7 Crossovers: This departure will operate as per SAVE C$195 p.p. the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the TORTUGUERO SIGHTSEEING Set off on a cruise through the Quad room discount: 3 time of booking. p.p. waterways of Tortuguero National Park keeping a keen eye for SAVE C$225 sloths, crocodiles and colorful toucans. If you're visiting during nesting season (Jul-Sep), you may choose to join an optional Past guests: experience night walk with a naturalist guide to witness the Unlock VIP benefi ts turtles laying their eggs. (BB, L, D)
4 TORTUGUERO – HORQUETAS – SARAPIQUÍ – ARENAL NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS) Travel to Horquetas to visit a local Tico family's palm plantation. Dive into Culture and taste TRIP the delicate heart of palm, before you head to Sarapiquí and Highlights Make a Diff erence during your visit to the Snake Garden Wildlife Center for amphibians and reptiles. This evening, enjoy a pizza party in an open-air kitchen where you can make your own Here’s just a sample of the many special pizza. (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa handcraft ed Trafalgar highlights included in your trip. 5 ARENAL NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING Start the day with a guided trek around the volcano at Arenal National Park. Then, DIVE INTO CULTURE head for the Arenal Hanging Bridges to observe monkeys, Visit a local Tico family's palm plantation to learn sloths and chattering birds up close. (BB, D) about and taste the delicate heart of palm. (Day 4) 6 ARENAL NATIONAL PARK – MANUEL ANTONIO (2 NIGHTS) FAMILY FUN Imagine yourself soaring high above the jungle fl oor as you zipline^ through the treetops, eye-to-eye with the lush foliage Cruise through Tortuguero’s canals and lagoons TRAFALGAR and exotic rainforest creatures. Head south to Manuel Antonio. seeking out incredible tropical wildlife species. Tip (BB) Hotel: Parador Resort and Spa Visit a wildlife center in Sarapiquí and interact "Sometimes the best wildlife with the resident reptiles and amphibians. Walk sightings are not on hikes or zipping MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING 7 along the Arenal Hanging Bridges and go ziplining on lines from tree to tree, but Walking deep into the national park with your guide, you'll on the slopes of Arenal Volcano. (Days 3, 6) sitting quietly, lying in a hammock check off a few more creatures on your wildlife list. Then it's time to hit the beach. Laze in the warm Pacifi c or choose an watching it come to you."
optional catamaran cruise with snorkelling (available Jan- MAKE A DIFFERENCE Alan Cook, Manager, Latin America AMERICA CENTRAL AND MEXICO Apr). This evening, celebrate new friendships over a Farewell Dinner. (BB, FD) Help to support a local community and the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor with a visit 8 MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK – DEPART SAN JOSE to the family run Snake Garden Wildlife Center. Travel back to San Jose's Juan Santamaria International (Day 4) Airport for your fl ight or extend your stay at the Sheraton San Jose. (BB) Airport arrival will be at 11:30 a.m., please be aware when booking your fl ights.
Please note: For the more remote areas of Costa Rica (such as Tortuguero), we use the best available hotel facilities MORE ABOUT YOUR with comfortable but simple guestrooms and eco-friendly Trip amenities perfectly suited to the natural surroundings. This journey requires walking on uneven surfaces and * All prices are per person, double share. steps and sometimes through heavy showers (rain ponchos provided). This journey is best enjoyed by the experienced G r a t u i t i e s : O p t i o n t o p r e - p a y g r a t u i t i e s f o r y o u r T r a v e l D i r e c t o r a n d D r i v e r , traveler in good health and who can take such conditions C$120 per person. in stride. G u a r a n t e e d R o o m S h a r e i s n o t a v a i l a b l e o n t h i s t r i p . Note: For activities marked with a caret (^) in the day-by- Luggage: For the two night excursion to Tortuguero day itinerary, participation is at your own risk and a signed National Park guests are permitted to bring a maximum liability waiver will be required. of 25 lb/11 kg of luggage. Your primary suitcase will be transferred and securely stored at your Arenal hotel. TRIP CODE: LFCA
KP Kick-off Party L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Dive Into Culture BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal YC Your Choice Dining Connect With Locals 21
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PERU ARRIVE LIMA (2 NIGHTS) On arrival in Lima, 1 you'll be transferred to your hotel in San Isidro 8 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 14 MEALS | FROM C$3175 pp * where you'll meet your Travel Director and travel companions for a Welcome Reception this evening. (WR) Hotel: Novotel Lima
LIMA SIGHTSEEING Embark on a sightseeing INCA TREASURES, WILD LANDSCAPES AND ANCIENT LEGENDS ARE BROUGHT TO LIFE IN THE SACRED VALLEY, 2 tour of Lima, visiting its UNESCO-listed center. 'Connect with Locals' when you meet Chef CENTURIES-OLD RUINS OF MACHU PICCHU AND THE CHARISMATIC CAPITAL STREETS OF LIMA. Ignacio Barrios. Visit a local market to learn about Peruvian fruits, vegetables, seafood and meats, then continue to Chef Ignacio's cooking school for a cooking demonstration and opportunity to sample local dishes at a Be My Guest lunch. (BB, L, )
LIMA – CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY Board a 3 morning fl ight to Cusco and the Sacred Valley. 'Dive into Culture' at Awanakancha and learn how your visit 'Makes a Diff erence' to this living museum. Visit the Pisac market displaying Quechua arts and craft s, then continue to a former 18th century colonial- style monastery in the Sacred Valley. 'Dive into Culture' and meet Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, who will share centuries-old Andean weaving techniques. (CB, L, D, ) Hotel: Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU We visit 4 the Inca stronghold of Ollantaytambo, before boarding the Vistadome train (light snack included) bound for Machu Picchu. Join a Local Specialist for an exploration of the iconic great Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana. (BB, D) Hotel: El Mapi by Inkaterra
MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (2 NIGHTS) The 5 ancient ruins of Machu Picchu beckon again and we have an opportunity to re-connect with this ancient wonder. Board a train to the Sacred Valley later, then head to the colonial city of Cusco, stopping en route at a local chicheria where we'll 'Dive into Culture' and PERUVIAN AMAZON enjoy the sweet fl avors of chica. (BB, ) 4 5-Day Optional Pre-Itinerary Extension Hotel: Novotel Cusco
QUITO & GALAPAGOS CRUISE 5 6-Day Optional Post-Itinerary Extension CUSCO SIGHTSEEING Embark on a 6 sightseeing tour of the sacred city of Cusco. Visit the ruins of the Sacsayhuaman fortress and see nearby warehouses where the Incas once stored their grain. This evening, gather for 1 1 2 LIMA PERU a Regional Meal, enjoying Cusquenian dishes 3 PERUVIAN AMAZON THE and ancestral dance performances. (BB, RM) MACHU PICCHU Icons 1 TRAIN CUSCO – LIMA We return to Lima this 1 SACRED VALLEY 7 aft ernoon. Meet a Local Specialist and curator 2 CITY TOUR in Lima, Cusco at the Larco Museum, in whose garden CUSCO restaurant we enjoy a Farewell Dinner. VISIT the outdoor market at Pisac, (BB, FD) Hotel: Novotel Lima the ruins at Ollantaytambo, 15th century EASTER ISLAND VIA SANTIAGO 2 fortress of Machu Picchu, historic DEPART LIMA Transfer to the airport for your 3-Day Optional Post-Itinerary Extension 8 Sacsayhuaman, the Larco Museum in onward fl ight or perhaps extend your stay at the Novotel Lima. (BB) Lima
SCENIC DRIVE through the Sacred Valley ICONIC TRAIN journey aboard the Vistadome train
START OVERNIGHT SIGHTSEEING END OPTIONAL 22 Peruvian woman in traditional dress
LHPA.indd 1 21/06/2018 15:40 YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner Price PP Price PP HIGHLIGHTS OF PERU MORE ABOUT YOUR Start End Double Start End Double ARRIVE LIMA (2 NIGHTS) On arrival in Lima, Lima Lima Share Lima Lima Share 1 you'll be transferred to your hotel in San Isidro Trip 8 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 14 MEALS | FROM C$3175 pp * ◆ SA 20 OCT SA 27 OCT 3350 where you'll meet your Travel Director and Guaranteed Room Share is not available on ■ SA 01 JUN SA 08 JUN 3300 travel companions for a Welcome Reception ◆ SA 03 NOV SA 10 NOV ● SA 08 JUN SA 15 JUN this trip. 3350 3300 this evening. (WR) Hotel: Novotel Lima ◆ SA 10 NOV SA 17 NOV 3350 ■ SA 15 JUN SA 22 JUN 3300 Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your ◆ SA 17 NOV SA 24 NOV 3350 ◆ ● Travel Director and Driver, C$120 per person. SA 24 NOV SA 01 DEC 3350 SA 06 JUL SA 13 JUL 3275 LIMA SIGHTSEEING Embark on a sightseeing ■ SA 13 JUL SA 20 JUL 3275 INCA TREASURES, WILD LANDSCAPES AND ANCIENT LEGENDS ARE BROUGHT TO LIFE IN THE SACRED VALLEY, 2 tour of Lima, visiting its UNESCO-listed center. Land and Intra Air prices include economy air ◆ SA 01 DEC SA 08 DEC 3350 ■ SA 27 JUL SA 03 AUG 3275 and air-related charges for fl ights between Lima- ◆ SA 08 DEC SA 15 DEC 3350 'Connect with Locals' when you meet Chef ◆ ● CENTURIES-OLD RUINS OF MACHU PICCHU AND THE CHARISMATIC CAPITAL STREETS OF LIMA. Cusco and Cusco-Lima and require purchase SA 15 DEC SA 22 DEC 3350 SA 03 AUG SA 10 AUG 3275 Ignacio Barrios. Visit a local market to learn 2019 ■ SA 10 AUG SA 17 AUG 3275 about Peruvian fruits, vegetables, seafood of round-trip air travel on LATAM between your SA 05 JAN SA 12 JAN 3175 ● SA 17 AUG SA 24 AUG 3275 and meats, then continue to Chef Ignacio's gateway city and the itinerary's start and end SA 12 JAN SA 19 JAN 3175 ■ SA 24 AUG SA 31 AUG 3275 cooking school for a cooking demonstration gateway cities (ticket number required). If fl ying SA 19 JAN SA 26 JAN 3175 ● SA 31 AUG SA 07 SEP 3275 and opportunity to sample local dishes at a with another airline between your gateway city ● SA 02 FEB SA 09 FEB 3275 ■ SA 07 SEP SA 14 SEP 3275 Be My Guest lunch. (BB, L, ) and the itinerary's start and end gateway cities, ■ SA 09 FEB SA 16 FEB 3275 ● SA 14 SEP SA 21 SEP 3275 the above prices will be higher. Prices are accurate ● SA 16 FEB SA 23 FEB 3275 SA 21 SEP SA 28 SEP 3275 ● SA 28 SEP SA 05 OCT 3275 LIMA – CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY Board a as of 1 May 2018. For up-to-date information, visit SA 02 MAR SA 09 MAR 3300 3 morning fl ight to Cusco and the Sacred Valley. trafalgar.com ■ SA 09 MAR SA 16 MAR 3300 ■ SA 05 OCT SA 12 OCT 3275 'Dive into Culture' at Awanakancha and learn P a s s p o r t : G u e s t p a s s p o r t i n f o r m a t i o n f o r fl i g h t s i s ● SA 16 MAR SA 23 MAR 3300 ● SA 12 OCT SA 19 OCT 3275 how your visit 'Makes a Diff erence' to this ■ SA 23 MAR SA 30 MAR 3300 ■ SA 19 OCT SA 26 OCT 3275 required at time of fi nal payment. ● ● living museum. Visit the Pisac market SA 30 MAR SA 06 APR 3300 SA 26 OCT SA 02 NOV 3275 Note: On the train to Machu Picchu, only hand displaying Quechua arts and craft s, then ■ ■ luggage (overnight bag) can be taken. Your primary SA 06 APR SA 13 APR 3300 SA 02 NOV SA 09 NOV 3275 continue to a former 18th century colonial- SA 13 APR SA 20 APR 3300 ● SA 09 NOV SA 16 NOV 3275 style monastery in the Sacred Valley. 'Dive suitcase will be securely stored and returned to ■ SA 20 APR SA 27 APR 3300 ■ SA 16 NOV SA 23 NOV 3275 into Culture' and meet Nilda Callañaupa you in Cusco. ● SA 27 APR SA 04 MAY 3300 SA 23 NOV SA 30 NOV 3275 ■ Alvarez, who will share centuries-old Andean SA 30 NOV SA 07 DEC 3275 * All prices are per person, double share. ■ SA 04 MAY SA 11 MAY 3300 weaving techniques. (CB, L, D, ) ● SA 11 MAY SA 18 MAY 3300 ● SA 07 DEC SA 14 DEC 3175 Hotel: Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay TRIP CODE: LHPA ■ SA 18 MAY SA 25 MAY 3300 ■ SA 14 DEC SA 21 DEC 3175 ● SA 25 MAY SA 01 JUN 3300 SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU We visit Single Supplement (add to price above): C$750 p.p. 4 the Inca stronghold of Ollantaytambo, before Exceptions 01 Sep 18 to 22 Dec 18: C$775 p.p. boarding the Vistadome train (light snack included) bound for Machu Picchu. Join a Local TRIP 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per Specialist for an exploration of the iconic great Highlights the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the booking. Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana. (BB, D) Here’s just a sample of the many special 3 Hotel: El Mapi by Inkaterra Galapagos Legend East Cruise (Ref LGCE) available handcraft ed Trafalgar highlights included in on these departures. See page 47 for details. your trip. 4 Galapagos Legend North Central Cruise (Ref LGCN) MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (2 NIGHTS) The available on these departures. See page 47 for 5 ancient ruins of Machu Picchu beckon again details. and we have an opportunity to re-connect CONNECT WITH LOCALS with this ancient wonder. Board a train to the Sacred Valley later, then head to the colonial Young traveler discount: city of Cusco, stopping en route at a local Visit a local market with a young chef and SAVE C$292 chicheria where we'll 'Dive into Culture' and enjoy a special lunch at his cooking school. enjoy the sweet fl avors of chica. (BB, ) (Day 2) Multiple trip discount: Hotel: Novotel Cusco SAVE up to C$73 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS CUSCO SIGHTSEEING Embark on a DIVE INTO CULTURE Triple room discount: 6 sightseeing tour of the sacred city of Cusco. SAVE C$50 p.p. Visit the ruins of the Sacsayhuaman fortress SAVE and see nearby warehouses where the Incas Visit Awakancha to see where the delicate Past guests: p.p. once stored their grain. This evening, gather for alpaca, llama and vicuña wool is sourced C$295 Unlock VIP benefi ts a Regional Meal, enjoying Cusquenian dishes from and learn about the age-old tradition of and ancestral dance performances. (BB, RM) weaving from a fascinating Quechua scholar. SOUTH AMERICA Visit a local chicheria for some traditional EXTEND YOUR CUSCO – LIMA We return to Lima this chicha tasting. (Days 3, 5) 7 aft ernoon. Meet a Local Specialist and curator Vacation at the Larco Museum, in whose garden restaurant we enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Customize your vacation by adding a 5 day (BB, FD) Hotel: Novotel Lima Peruvian Amazon pre-extension, 3 Day Easter Island post-extension or 6 Day Quito and DEPART LIMA Transfer to the airport for your Galapagos Islands cruise. See pages 44, 46 and 47 8 onward fl ight or perhaps extend your stay at for more information. the Novotel Lima. (BB) Please note: In some locations you will be required to walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs without handrails. You should be in good health and be able to walk without assistance. This trip also experiences high elevations so we recommend guests with preexisting medical conditions talk with a doctor prior to travel.
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LHPA.indd 2 21/06/2018 15:40 IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF DAY ARRIVE LIMA (2 NIGHTS) Bienvenidos a Lima, THE INCAS 1 where we'll kick-start our eff ortlessly delivered | | | journey to the iconic and unexpected sights 10 DAYS 1 COUNTRY 18 MEALS FROM C$5300 pp * and sounds of Peru. On arrival, transfer to your luxury hotel in fashionable Mirafl ores, where this evening you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. FROM THE CLOUDS OF THE ANDES TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE SUN, THIS TREK THROUGH PERU'S ALTIPLANOS (WR) Hotel: Hilton Mirafl ores
AND THE FAMOUS FLOATING UROS ISLANDS TRACES THE ANCIENT PAST OF THE INCAS. LIMA SIGHTSEEING Take your time this 2 morning and embrace the warm welcome of the “City of Kings”. We'll meet a Local Specialist who will reveal the city's highlights including Lima's UNESCO-listed Historic Center and the baroque-style Church of San Francisco. Descend into the city's underground catacombs and admire the religious paintings, sculptures and books on display in its religious art museum and extensive library. Later, we'll join our Travel Director for a guided walk through the bairro of Mirafl ores, also known as the Heroic City. (BB)
LIMA – CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY We board a 3 morning fl ight to Cusco and the Sacred Valley, stopping to meet a Shaman who will perform a Pago a la Tierra (Payment to Mother Earth) ceremony. 'Dive into Culture' and participate in this ancient Andean ritual to bless your trip. We 'Connect with Locals' next, indulging in a farm-to-table Be My Guest lunch to gain insights into the production of Giant White Corn in the Sacred Valley. Your hosts will demonstrate the diff erence between age-old farming techniques and the newer technologies now used. Our cultural encounter continues as we watch the graceful romance of the Marinera dance and experience the showmanship of a Peruvian Paso horse. Later, explore the vibrant Pisac market, where local Quechua people come to sell their produce and handicraft s. (CB, L, D, , ) Hotel: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel and Wellness PERU PERUVIAN AMAZON 4 5-Day Optional Pre-Itinerary Extension SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU Immerse 4 yourself in the mystique and intrigue of the ancient Inca empire today. Our fi rst visit is to the Inca stronghold of Ollantaytambo, before boarding the Vistadome train (light snack included) for our epic journey to the Lost City in the Clouds, Machu Picchu. Explore one of 1 1 2 LIMA 3 the New Seven Wonders of the World, delving into the mysteries of this once-great MACHU PERUVIAN AMAZON PICCHU civilization as you stroll through the UNESCO-listed ruins with a Local Specialist. 1 TRAIN THE 1 SACRED VALLEY Icons Before returning to our hotel for dinner, we'll CUSCO 2 visit the great Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the intricately CITY TOUR in Lima and Cusco carved Intihuatana. (BB, D) Hotel: Sumaq Machu Picchu VISIT the outdoor market at Pisac,
Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, 5 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (2 NIGHTS) Juliaca Sacsayhuaman ruins, the Uros Islands Re-connect with the story of this majestic hill-top fortress this morning and spend some PUNO 2 CRUISE time exploring on your own terms. We return to Lake Lake Titicaca EASTER ISLAND VIA SANTIAGO Titicaca CRUISE the Sacred Valley by train, stopping en route to 2 3-Day Optional Post-Itinerary Extension 'Dive into Culture' and learn about the natural SCENIC DRIVE through the Sacred dyeing techniques used by native weavers, who Valley display their weaving styles and ways of dress. Visit a local chicheria for yet another opportunity to 'Dive into Culture' and learn ICONIC TRAIN journey aboard the Vistadome train
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YOUR YOUR VACATION IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF DAY Vacation Planner Start End Double Start End Double ARRIVE LIMA (2 NIGHTS) Bienvenidos a Lima, about chicha, the favorite drink of the Andes. Lima Lima Share Lima Lima Share THE INCAS 1 where we'll kick-start our eff ortlessly delivered Our 'Stay with a Story' tonight is a centuries-old ◆ TU 13 NOV TH 22 NOV 5775 journey to the iconic and unexpected sights mansion located in the historic center of Cusco. TU 11 JUN TH 20 JUN 5450 10 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 18 MEALS | FROM C$5300 pp * ◆ TU 04 DEC TH 13 DEC 5725 TU 25 JUN TH 04 JUL 5450 and sounds of Peru. On arrival, transfer to your (BB, , ) Hotel: Palacio del Inka, a 2019 luxury hotel in fashionable Mirafl ores, where Starwood Luxury Collection Hotel TU 08 JAN TH 17 JAN 5300 TU 09 JUL TH 18 JUL 5425 this evening you'll meet your Travel Director TU 12 FEB TH 21 FEB 5425 TU 17 SEP TH 26 SEP 5425 and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. CUSCO SIGHTSEEING Cusco's rich colonial (WR) Hotel: Hilton Mirafl ores TU 24 SEP TH 03 OCT 5425 FROM THE CLOUDS OF THE ANDES TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE SUN, THIS TREK THROUGH PERU'S ALTIPLANOS 6 heritage built on the foundations of an ancient TU 05 MAR TH 14 MAR 5425 Incan past are revealed today during a TU 26 MAR TH 04 APR 5450 TU 01 OCT TH 10 OCT 5600 AND THE FAMOUS FLOATING UROS ISLANDS TRACES THE ANCIENT PAST OF THE INCAS. LIMA SIGHTSEEING Take your time this sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Visit TU 15 OCT TH 24 OCT 5600 2 morning and embrace the warm welcome of the UNESCO-listed Sacsayhuaman ruins that TU 23 APR TH 02 MAY 5450 TU 12 NOV TH 21 NOV 5600 the “City of Kings”. We'll meet a Local tower over the city and the baroque Cathedral TU 14 MAY TH 23 MAY 5450 Specialist who will reveal the city's highlights on the Plaza de Armas. We'll stroll through the TU 21 MAY TH 30 MAY 5450 TU 03 DEC TH 12 DEC 5300 including Lima's UNESCO-listed Historic artists' retreat of San Blas, then meet a Local Center and the baroque-style Church of San Specialist anthropologist from the National Single Supplement (add to price above): C$1495 p.p. Francisco. Descend into the city's underground University of Antonio Abad for insights into Exceptions 18 Sep to 13 Dec : C$1575 p.p. catacombs and admire the religious paintings, Peru's history, geography and culture. This your choice dining sculptures and books on display in its religious evening, enjoy a experience, 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per art museum and extensive library. Later, we'll giving you the option to dine at one of several the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and join our Travel Director for a guided walk local restaurants. (BB, YC) inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of through the bairro of Mirafl ores, also known as booking. the Heroic City. (BB) CUSCO – JULIACA – PUNO (2 NIGHTS) This 7 morning, fl y to Juliaca where you will meet a LIMA – CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY We board a Local Specialist to learn about daily life on the Young traveler discount: 3 morning fl ight to Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Peruvian altiplano. Aft er lunch, we'll visit SAVE C$490 stopping to meet a Shaman who will perform a Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial ground on the Pago a la Tierra (Payment to Mother Earth) shores of Lake Umayo and view the towering Multiple trip discount: ceremony. 'Dive into Culture' and participate chullpas (above ground tombs). We journey to SAVE C$127 in this ancient Andean ritual to bless your trip. Puno along the shores of Lake Titicaca, the EARLY BIRD We 'Connect with Locals' next, indulging in a birthplace of the sun. (BB, L) SAVINGS Triple room discount: farm-to-table Be My Guest lunch to gain Hotel: Libertador Lake Titicaca SAVE C$50 p.p. insights into the production of Giant White SAVE Corn in the Sacred Valley. Your hosts will Past guests: demonstrate the diff erence between age-old C$505 p.p farming techniques and the newer Unlock VIP benefi ts technologies now used. Our cultural encounter continues as we watch the graceful romance of the Marinera dance and experience the showmanship of a Peruvian Paso horse. Later, MORE ABOUT YOUR explore the vibrant Pisac market, where local Trip Quechua people come to sell their produce and handicraft s. (CB, L, D, , ) * All prices are per person, double share. Hotel: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel and G u a r a n t e e d R o o m S h a r e i s n o t a v a i l a b l e o n Wellness this trip. G r a t u i t i e s : O p t i o n t o p r e - p a y g r a t u i t i e s f o r y o u r SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU Immerse Travel Director and Driver, C$152 per person. 4 yourself in the mystique and intrigue of the ancient Inca empire today. Our fi rst visit is to L a n d a n d I n t r a A i r p r i c e s i n c l u d e e c o n o m y a i r the Inca stronghold of Ollantaytambo, before and air-related charges for fl ights between boarding the Vistadome train (light snack L i m a - C u s c o, C u s c o - J u l i a c a a n d J u l i a c a - L i m a included) for our epic journey to the Lost City TRAFALGAR and require purchase of round-trip air travel on in the Clouds, Machu Picchu. Explore one of Tip LATAM airline between your gateway city and the the New Seven Wonders of the World, delving itinerary's start and end gateway cities (ticket "Don't skip out on your chance to visit into the mysteries of this once-great number required). If fl ying with another airline civilization as you stroll through the Machu Picchu on your own. Wander between your gateway city and the itinerary's UNESCO-listed ruins with a Local Specialist. freely, hear the wildlife and wind,
start and end gateway cities, the above prices will AMERICA SOUTH Before returning to our hotel for dinner, we'll feel the weather on your face, walk be higher. Prices are accurate as of 1 May 2018. visit the great Temple of the Sun, the House of from ancient house to house and slip the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the intricately back in your mind to Inca times and For up-to-date information, visit trafalgar.com carved Intihuatana. (BB, D) Hotel: Sumaq contemplate what a morning would N o t e : O n t h e t r a i n t o M a c h u P i c c h u , o n l y h a n d Machu Picchu have been like in the 1450s." luggage (overnight bag) can be taken. Your Alan Cook, suitcase will be securely stored and returned to MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (2 NIGHTS) Manager, Latin America you in Cusco. 5 Re-connect with the story of this majestic hill-top fortress this morning and spend some P a s s p o r t : G u e s t p a s s p o r t i n f o r m a t i o n f o r fl i g h t s time exploring on your own terms. We return to is required at time of fi nal payment. the Sacred Valley by train, stopping en route to TRIP CODE: LLIL 'Dive into Culture' and learn about the natural dyeing techniques used by native weavers, who display their weaving styles and ways of dress. Visit a local chicheria for yet another opportunity to 'Dive into Culture' and learn
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LAKE TITICACA EXCURSION Cruise Lake 8 Titicaca with a Local Specialist and visit EXTEND YOUR Taquile Island for a private tour to gain TRIP Vacation insights into the tradition of weaving and Highlights knitting. Enjoy a Regional Meal lunch, and a Customize your vacation by adding a 5 day Trafalgar highlight this evening—dinner at our Here’s just a sample of the many special Peruvian Amazon pre-extension or 3 Day favorite local restaurant in Puno. (BB, RM, D) handcraft ed Trafalgar highlights included in Easter Island post-extension. See pages 44 your trip. and 46 for more information. PUNO – JULIACA – LIMA This morning we 9 return to Lima, enjoying an aft ernoon at leisure aft er our fl ight. We'll join a Local CONNECT WITH LOCALS Specialist this evening, visiting one of Lima's most renowned museums aft er dark—the Visit Hacienda Sarapampa, a Quecha word Larco Museum. Admire the pre-Columbian meaning corn fi eld, and savor Peruvian farm-to- artifacts that reveal insights into the cultures table cuisine based around this important crop. of ancient Peru. Then, sit down to a gourmet (Day 3) Farewell Dinner fi lled with Peruvian fl avors as you overlook the museum's beautiful gardens. (BB, FD) Hotel: Hilton Mirafl ores STAYS WITH STORIES Spend two nights in a Cusco mansion that dates DEPART LIMA For now it's time to say a fond back over 500 years. 10 hasta luego to Lima and transfer to the airport (Day 5) for your fl ight home, or consider extending your stay at the Hilton Mirafl ores. (BB) DIVE INTO CULTURE
Meet a Shaman who will perform a Pago a Please note: In some locations you will be la Tierra ceremony, an ancient ritual of the required to walk on uneven terrain and climb Andean culture. Learn about the natural dyeing stairs without handrails. You should be in techniques used by native weavers. Visit a local good health and be able to walk without assistance. This trip also experiences high chicheria for some traditional chicha tasting. elevations so we recommend guests with (Days 3, 5) preexisting medical conditions talk with a doctor prior to travel. LOCAL SPECIALIST
For included sightseeing in Lima, at Machu Picchu, Cusco, with an anthropologist from the National University of Antonio Abad, on the Peruvian altiplano, Lake Titicaca and at the Larco Museum. (Days 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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EXPLORE THE VASTNESS OF PERU—TRACED FROM ITS PACIFIC EDGE TO THE MOUNTAIN FORTRESSES OF THE INCAS AND THE SHIMMERING BLUE OF SOUTH AMERICA'S LARGEST LAKE, THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE SUN.
QUITO & GALAPAGOS ISLAND CRUISE THE 5 6-Day Optional Post-Itinerary Extension PERUVIAN AMAZON Icons 4 5-Day Optional Pre-Itinerary Extension CITY TOUR in Lima, Cusco
1 1 2 LIMA 3 the outdoor market at Pisac, PERU VISIT PERUVIAN AMAZON Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu,
◄ MACHU Sacsayhuaman, the Uros Islands, Lake PICCHU 1 TRAIN Ballestas 1 SACRED VALLEY Titicaca Islands CUSCO 2 2 PARACAS the other-wordly Nazca Lines CRUISE SEE from the air Nazca CRUISE around Lake Titicaca, the Lines Ballestas Islands Juliaca EASTER ISLAND VIA SANTIAGO 2 3-Day Optional Post-Itinerary Extension PUNO 2 CRUISE SCENIC DRIVE through the Sacred Lake Titicaca Valley ICONIC TRAIN journey aboard the Vistadome train
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LLIA.indd 1 21/06/2018 15:41 CUSCO SIGHTSEEING Begin your day at the 6 ruins of the UNESCO-listed Sacsayhuaman fortress overlooking Cusco. Your Local Specialist will guide you through Cusco's LAND OF THE INCAS colonial center. Later, you'll join another Local Specialist who will reveal insights into CONTINUED the nearby 13th century Incan settlement of Qoriwayrachina. The aft ernoon is free before a your choice dining experience. (BB, YC)
CUSCO SIGHTSEEING – JULIACA – PUNO 7 (2 NIGHTS) Fly to Juliaca where you'll meet a Local Specialist to learn about daily life on the Peruvian altiplano. Visit Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial ground and explore its towering chullpas (above ground tombs) before traveling to Lake Titicaca, the birthplace of the sun. (BB, L) Hotel: Libertador Lake Titicaca
LAKE TITICACA EXCURSION Cruise the deep 8 blue waters of Lake Titicaca with a Local Specialist, passing fl oating islands constructed from reeds by the Uros Indians. In the midst of South America's largest lake lies Taquile Island, where we'll embark on a private tour to gain insights into the tradition of weaving and knitting for which the local villagers—men and women—are renowned. Learn more about the islanders' unique way of life and enjoy a Regional Meal lunch. Tonight, we indulge in a Trafalgar highlight— dinner at our favorite local restaurant in Puno. (BB, RM, D) Paracas Candelabra PUNO – JULIACA – LIMA – PARACAS 9 (2 NIGHTS) Return to Lima this morning, then continue your journey to the coastal playground of Paracas. Discover what life is YOUR like in Peru's rural countryside before arriving in Paracas for dinner at your seaside hotel DAY Vacation and an evening at leisure. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Aranwa Paracas Resort and Spa ARRIVE LIMA (2 NIGHTS) The Capital of the are ours to enjoy next, as we 'Dive into 1 New World extends a warm welcome. Meet Culture' yet again, savoring the favorite drink PARACAS – NAZCA LINES FLIGHT Take to the your local host on arrival and transfer to your of the Andes. (CB, L, D, , ) 10 skies, soaring above the coastal desert to see hotel in Mirafl ores, where you'll join your Hotel: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel and the enigmatic Nazca Lines, gigantic geometric Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Wellness designs viewable only from the air. Next, stop Welcome Reception at 6 p.m. this evening. this morning at the Regional Museum of Ica (WR) Hotel: Hilton Mirafl ores SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU Visit the where we'll explore the centuries-old cultures 4 mystical Incan stronghold of Ollantaytambo of the Paracas and Nazca. 'Dive into Culture' LIMA SIGHTSEEING Ease in to Lima life with a en route to Machu Picchu, ascending to the during a visit to Bodega El Catador to learn 2 leisurely morning to enjoy the city. Next, Lost City in the Clouds aboard the Vistadome about and taste the fi nest pisco in the you'll connect with the colonial heritage of train (light snack included). Here you will country. (BB, D, ) Francisco Pizzaro's “City of Kings”, joining delve into the mysteries of this once-great your Local Specialist for a city tour that civilization, joining your Local Specialist for PARACAS – BALLESTAS ISLANDS – LIMA reveals Lima's colonial splendor. Admire the an exploration of the temples, palaces and 11 Connect with nature, cruising around the UNESCO-listed Historic Center and see the terraces whose construction defy uninhabited Ballestas Islands, a "mini- Church of San Francisco, delving into its imagination. Visit the iconic great Temple of Galapagos" teeming with wildlife. See the hidden catacombs, religious art museum and the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred TRAFALGAR mysterious Candelabra in Pisco Bay, then extensive library. Later, you'll embark on a Plaza and the intricately carved Intihuatana, Tip return to Lima for an evening visit to the Larco scenic walk through Mirafl ores and soak up most likely used as a sundial centuries ago. "Our Peru programs are Museum with a Local Specialist. Enjoy a the local sights and sounds. (BB) We return to our hotel where we'll dine designed to alleviate possible festive Farewell Dinner in the museum's tonight. (BB, D) Hotel: Sumaq Machu Picchu altitude sickness by traveling garden restaurant. (BB, FD) Hotel: Hilton We'll fl y to LIMA – CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY from lower to higher elevation Mirafl ores 3 Cusco this morning, the gateway to Peru's MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (2 NIGHTS) The as the program progresses. If treasured Sacred Valley, where we'll 'Dive into 5 ruins of Machu Picchu beckon yet again and you feel the eff ects of higher DEPART LIMA Take a transfer to the airport Culture', meeting a Shaman who will perform we enjoy one fi nal opportunity to reconnect elevations try the mate de 12 for your fl ight home or consider extending a special ceremony to welcome us to Peru. We with its story, spending some time on our own coca (Coca Tea) used for your vacation in Lima at the Hilton Mirafl ores. 'Connect with Locals' next over a Be My Guest to explore the hill-top fortress. Next, we'll thousands of years by the (BB) lunch, learning about the culture surrounding journey back to the Sacred Valley by train, indigenous people in South the production of Giant White Corn. Our hosts stopping en route to Cusco to 'Dive into America, especially in the will demonstrate the diff erences between Culture' and learn about the natural dyeing traditional farming techniques and the newer Andes mountains. So simple, techniques used by native weavers. Our 'Stay so eff ective and natural." technologies used today. Later, we'll revel in with a Story' tonight is a centuries-old the romance of the local Marinera dance and mansion located in the historic center of Alan Cook, admire the showmanship of the Peruvian Cusco. (BB, , ) Hotel: Palacio del Inka, Manager, Latin America Paso horses before a visit to the Pisac a Starwood Luxury Collection Hotel handicraft market. The sweet fl avors of chica
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LLIA.indd 2 21/06/2018 15:41 CUSCO SIGHTSEEING Begin your day at the 6 ruins of the UNESCO-listed Sacsayhuaman TRIP YOUR VACATION Planner fortress overlooking Cusco. Your Local Highlights Specialist will guide you through Cusco's Start End Double Start End Double colonial center. Later, you'll join another Here’s just a sample of the many special Lima Lima Share Lima Lima Share Local Specialist who will reveal insights into handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included ◆ TU 13 NOV SA 24 NOV 6495 the nearby 13th century Incan settlement of in your trip. ■ TU 11 JUN SA 22 JUN 6100 Qoriwayrachina. The aft ernoon is free before ◆ TU 04 DEC SA 15 DEC 6395 ■ TU 25 JUN SA 06 JUL 6100 a your choice dining experience. (BB, YC) 2019 TU 08 JAN SA 19 JAN 5975 ■ TU 09 JUL SA 20 JUL 6075 CONNECT WITH LOCALS CUSCO SIGHTSEEING – JULIACA – PUNO ● TU 12 FEB SA 23 FEB 6075 ■ TU 17 SEP SA 28 SEP 6075 7 (2 NIGHTS) Fly to Juliaca where you'll meet a ● TU 24 SEP SA 05 OCT 6075 Visit Hacienda "Sarapampa", a Quechua ■ Local Specialist to learn about daily life on the TU 05 MAR SA 16 MAR 6075 word meaning corn fi eld, and savor Peruvian ● TU 26 MAR SA 06 APR 6100 ■ TU 01 OCT SA 12 OCT 6150 Peruvian altiplano. Visit Sillustani, a pre-Incan farm-to-table cuisine. Your lively hosts will ■ TU 15 OCT SA 26 OCT 6150 burial ground and explore its towering ● acquaint you with the production process TU 23 APR SA 04 MAY 6100 chullpas (above ground tombs) before ■ TU 12 NOV SA 23 NOV 6150 traveling to Lake Titicaca, the birthplace of for what's known as Giant White Corn and ■ TU 14 MAY SA 25 MAY 6100 ● 21 MAY 01 JUN ● 03 DEC 14 DEC the sun. (BB, L) Hotel: Libertador Lake you'll have a chance to watch a Marinera TU SA 6100 TU SA 5975 Titicaca performance that showcases traditional Single Supplement (add to price above): C$1725 p.p. dance alongside Peruvian Paso horse Exceptions 18 Sep 18 to 15 Dec 18: C$1625 p.p. LAKE TITICACA EXCURSION Cruise the deep showmanship. (Day 3) 8 blue waters of Lake Titicaca with a Local 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per Specialist, passing fl oating islands STAYS WITH STORIES the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and constructed from reeds by the Uros Indians. In inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of the midst of South America's largest lake lies Stay at the centuries-old Palacio del Inka in booking. Taquile Island, where we'll embark on a the historic heart of Cusco. (Day 5) 3 Galapagos Legend East Cruise (Ref LGCE) available private tour to gain insights into the tradition on these departures. See page 47 for details. of weaving and knitting for which the local 4 Galapagos Legend North Central Cruise (Ref LGCN) villagers—men and women—are renowned. DIVE INTO CULTURE available on these departures. See page 47 for Learn more about the islanders' unique way details. of life and enjoy a Regional Meal lunch. Meet a Shaman who will perform a Pago a Tonight, we indulge in a Trafalgar highlight— la Tierra ceremony, an ancient ritual of the dinner at our favorite local restaurant in Young traveler discount: Andean culture. Visit a local chicheria for a SAVE C$553 Puno. (BB, RM, D) traditional chicha tasting. Learn about the Paracas Candelabra natural dyeing techniques used by native Multiple trip discount: PUNO – JULIACA – LIMA – PARACAS weavers and visit Bodega El Catador to SAVE C$139 9 (2 NIGHTS) Return to Lima this morning, then EARLY BIRD learn about and taste the fi nest pisco in the continue your journey to the coastal SAVINGS playground of Paracas. Discover what life is country. (Days 3, 5, 10) Triple room discount: like in Peru's rural countryside before arriving SAVE C$50 p.p. SAVE in Paracas for dinner at your seaside hotel LOCAL SPECIALIST and an evening at leisure. (BB, L, D) Past guests: C$560 p.p Hotel: Aranwa Paracas Resort and Spa Unlock VIP benefi ts For included sightseeing in Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco, at Qoriwayrachina, the PARACAS – NAZCA LINES FLIGHT Take to the Peruvian altiplano, Lake Titicaca and at the 10 skies, soaring above the coastal desert to see Larco Museum. MORE ABOUT YOUR the enigmatic Nazca Lines, gigantic geometric (Days 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11) Trip designs viewable only from the air. Next, stop this morning at the Regional Museum of Ica * All prices are per person, double share. where we'll explore the centuries-old cultures Guaranteed Room Share is not available on of the Paracas and Nazca. 'Dive into Culture' EXTEND YOUR this trip. during a visit to Bodega El Catador to learn Vacation about and taste the fi nest pisco in the Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your country. (BB, D, ) Customize your vacation by adding a 5 day Travel Director and Driver, C$186 per person. Peruvian Amazon pre-extension, 3 Day Easter Land and Intra Air prices include economy air 11 PARACAS – BALLESTAS ISLANDS – LIMA Island post-extension or 6 Day Quito and and air-related charges for fl ights between Connect with nature, cruising around the Galapagos Islands cruise. See pages 44, 46 Lima-Cusco , Cusco-Juliaca and Juliaca-Lima uninhabited Ballestas Islands, a "mini- and 47 for more information. and require purchase of round-trip air travel on Galapagos" teeming with wildlife. See the LATAM airline between your gateway city and the mysterious Candelabra in Pisco Bay, then itinerary's start and end gateway cities (ticket SOUTH AMERICA return to Lima for an evening visit to the Larco Museum with a Local Specialist. Enjoy a number required). If fl ying with another airline festive Farewell Dinner in the museum's between your gateway city and the itinerary's garden restaurant. (BB, FD) Hotel: Hilton start and end gateway cities, the above prices will Mirafl ores be higher. Prices are accurate as of 1 May 2018. For up-to-date information, visit trafalgar.com DEPART LIMA Take a transfer to the airport P a s s p o r t : G u e s t p a s s p o r t i n f o r m a t i o n f o r fl i g h t s 12 for your fl ight home or consider extending is required at time of fi nal payment. your vacation in Lima at the Hilton Mirafl ores. (BB) Note: On the train to Machu Picchu, only hand luggage (overnight bag) can be taken. Your suitcase will be securely stored and returned to Please note: In some locations you will be required to walk on uneven terrain and climb you in Cusco. stairs without handrails. You should be in TRIP CODE: LLIA good health and be able to walk without assistance. This trip also experiences high elevations so we recommend guests with preexisting medical conditions talk with a doctor prior to travel.
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LLIA.indd 3 25/06/2018 12:28 IMPRESSIONS OF SOUTH DAY ARRIVE RIO DE JANEIRO (3 NIGHTS) AMERICA 1 Welcome to Rio! Transfer to your hotel with superb oceanviews of Copacabana Beach and 9 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | 14 MEALS | FROM C$4550 pp * join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening. (WR) Hotel: Miramar by Windsor, Oceanview Rooms SASHAY ACROSS SOUTH AMERICA ON THIS AT LEISURE JAUNT, FROM THE INTOXICATING SHORES OF IPANEMA RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING AND AT TO THE THUNDERING IGUASSU FALLS AND SOPHISTICATED STREETS OF EVA PERON'S BUENOS AIRES. 2 LEISURE The rhythm of Rio is yours to explore. This morning join your Travel Director to delve into the captivating contrasts of the cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city). Ascend Sugarloaf Mountain, then spend the evening at leisure. (BB)
RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING AND AT 3 LEISURE Hands outstretched, the iconic Christ the Redeemer welcomes you to the hunched outcrop of Corcovado. This aft ernoon is at leisure along the shores of Copacabana and Ipanema or continue exploring the rediscovered waterfront district with an optional experience. We'll learn how to mix caipirinha this evening, then indulge in a sizzling barbecue at a local churrascaria Regional Meal. (BB, RM)
RIO DE JANEIRO – IGUASSU FALLS 4 (2 NIGHTS) Soak up the laid-back carioca life before you 'Dive into Culture' at a local Samba School to see their preparations for Carnival Week and learn how to Samba. We fl y to the magnifi cent Iguassu Falls where this evening, we'll enjoy dinner together at our resort. (BB, D, ) Hotel: Wish Resort, Foz do Iguassu
IGUASSU FALLS SIGHTSEEING AND AT 5 LEISURE Explore the UNESCO-listed Iguassu National Park with a 'Local Specialist', walking through the rainforest to the base of MANAUS the falls before indulging in lunch at a local AMAZON 2 1 restaurant. Consider one of our optional experiences this aft ernoon, a jetboat ride to BRAZILIAN AMAZON 3 the base of the falls^. (BB, L) 4-Day Optional Pre-Itinerary Extension
IGUASSU FALLS – BUENOS AIRES (3 6 NIGHTS) Join your 'Local Specialist' on the Argentinian side of the falls for a walk along the long catwalk suspended above the swirling waters of the Iguassu River. View the BRAZIL water pouring down Devil's Throat Falls, then board an open-air ecological jungle train for a diff erent perspective of the mighty cascades. We journey to Buenos Aires. (BB) Hotel: InterContinental Buenos Aires RIO DE JANEIRO THE Icons BUENOS AIRES SIGHTSEEING AND AT 3 7 LEISURE Our day together is spent on a paseo CITY TOUR in Rio de Janeiro, through the wide boulevards of this beautiful 2 Buenos Aires capital in the company of a 'Local Specialist'. This evening, linger over a delicious regional IGUASSU ARGENTINA FALLS Meal of Argentine Asado and 'Dive into VISIT the Christ the Redeemer statue, Culture' watching talented Tango dancers. EASTER ISLAND 2 Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado, Iguassu (BB, RM, ) 3-Day Optional Post-Itinerary Extension Falls, Recoleta Cemetery BUENOS AIRES AT LEISURE Get under the 8 skin of Buenos Aires today—a full day to 3 SEE the Teatro Colon, Copacabana Beach, the Casa Rosada pursue your own interests in the 'Paris of BUENOS South America'. Consider an optional trip into AIRES VIEW Devil's Tower Falls
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LISA.indd 1 21/06/2018 15:41 YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner IMPRESSIONS OF SOUTH Price PP Price PP Start End Double Start End Double ARRIVE RIO DE JANEIRO (3 NIGHTS) the countryside to a traditional estancia Lima Buenos Aires Share Lima Buenos Aires Share AMERICA 1 Welcome to Rio! Transfer to your hotel with (ranch)—a unique opportunity to meet the ◆ TH 06 SEP SA 15 SEP 4950 FR 19 APR SA 27 APR 4575 | | | superb oceanviews of Copacabana Beach and local gauchos (cowboys). Tonight, we ◆ TH 20 SEP SA 29 SEP 4950 9 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES 14 MEALS FROM C$4550 pp * join your Travel Director and fellow travelers 'Connect with Locals', joining a local family in FR 03 MAY SA 11 MAY 4575 for a Welcome Reception this evening. (WR) Palermo Soho for a Be My Guest Farewell ◆ TH 04 OCT SA 13 OCT 4950 FR 17 MAY SA 25 MAY 4575 ◆ TH 18 OCT SA 27 OCT 4950 Hotel: Miramar by Windsor, Oceanview Dinner of delicious family dishes. (BB, FD, ) FR 07 JUN SA 15 JUN 4575 Rooms ◆ TH 01 NOV SA 10 NOV 4950 ◆ SASHAY ACROSS SOUTH AMERICA ON THIS AT LEISURE JAUNT, FROM THE INTOXICATING SHORES OF IPANEMA DEPART BUENOS AIRES Transfer to the TH 29 NOV SA 08 DEC 4950 FR 19 JUL SA 27 JUL 4575 RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING AND AT 9 airport for your fl ight home or choose to TO THE THUNDERING IGUASSU FALLS AND SOPHISTICATED STREETS OF EVA PERON'S BUENOS AIRES. 2 ◆ TH 06 DEC SA 15 DEC 4950 FR 02 AUG SA 10 AUG 4575 LEISURE The rhythm of Rio is yours to extend your stay at the InterContinental 2019 FR 16 AUG SA 24 AUG 4575 explore. This morning join your Travel Buenos Aires. (BB) FR 04 JAN SA 12 JAN 4550 Director to delve into the captivating FR 11 JAN SA 19 JAN 4550 FR 06 SEP SA 14 SEP 4625 contrasts of the cidade maravilhosa Note: For activities marked with a caret (^) FR 25 JAN SA 02 FEB 4550 FR 20 SEP SA 28 SEP 4625 (marvelous city). Ascend Sugarloaf Mountain, in the day-by-day itinerary, participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver FR 01 FEB SA 09 FEB 4550 FR 04 OCT SA 12 OCT 4625 then spend the evening at leisure. (BB) 18 OCT 26 OCT will be required. FR SA 4625 FR 08 MAR SA 16 MAR 4550 15 MAR 23 MAR 01 NOV 09 NOV FR SA 4550 FR SA 4625 RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING AND AT FR 22 MAR SA 30 MAR 4550 FR 15 NOV SA 23 NOV 4625 3 LEISURE Hands outstretched, the iconic MORE ABOUT YOUR FR 29 NOV SA 07 DEC 4550 Christ the Redeemer welcomes you to the Trip FR 05 APR SA 13 APR 4575 hunched outcrop of Corcovado. This FR 12 APR SA 20 APR 4575 FR 06 DEC SA 14 DEC 4550 aft ernoon is at leisure along the shores of * All prices are per person, double share. Copacabana and Ipanema or continue Single Supplement (add to price above): C$1425 p.p. exploring the rediscovered waterfront district Guaranteed Room Share is not available on Exceptions 06 Sep 18 to 15 Dec 18: C$1750 p.p. with an optional experience. We'll learn how this trip. to mix caipirinha this evening, then indulge in Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your a sizzling barbecue at a local churrascaria 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per Travel Director and Driver, C$141 per person. the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and Regional Meal. (BB, RM) Land and Intra Air: prices include economy air inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of and air-related charges for fl ights between Rio de booking. RIO DE JANEIRO – IGUASSU FALLS Janeiro-Iguassu Falls and Iguassu Falls-Buenos 4 (2 NIGHTS) Soak up the laid-back carioca life Aires and require purchase of round-trip air travel Young traveler discount: before you 'Dive into Culture' at a local Samba on LATAM between your gateway city and the SAVE C$413 School to see their preparations for Carnival itinerary's start and end gateway cities (ticket Week and learn how to Samba. We fl y to the number required). If fl ying with another airline magnifi cent Iguassu Falls where this evening, between your gateway city and the itinerary's Multiple trip discount: we'll enjoy dinner together at our resort. start and end gateway cities, the above prices will SAVE C$104 (BB, D, ) Hotel: Wish Resort, Foz do EARLY BIRD be higher. Prices are accurate as of 1 May 2018. For Iguassu SAVINGS up-to-date information, visit trafalgar.com . Triple room discount: SAVE C$195 p.p. P a s s p o r t: G u e s t p a s s p o r t i n f o r m a t i o n f o r fl i g h t s i s IGUASSU FALLS SIGHTSEEING AND AT SAVE 5 required at time of fi nal payment. LEISURE Explore the UNESCO-listed Iguassu Past guests: C$413 p.p. National Park with a 'Local Specialist', TRIP CODE: LISA Unlock VIP benefi ts walking through the rainforest to the base of the falls before indulging in lunch at a local restaurant. Consider one of our optional ALTERNATIVE experiences this aft ernoon, a jetboat ride to Trip TRIP the base of the falls^. (BB, L) Highlights
IGUASSU FALLS – BUENOS AIRES Check out our similar 'South American Samba' Here’s just a sample of the many special 6 (3 NIGHTS) Join your 'Local Specialist' on the trip. With fewer inclusions on our CostSaver handcraft ed Trafalgar highlights included in itineraries, you decide what you want to Argentinian side of the falls for a walk along your trip. the long catwalk suspended above the experience. Visit costsavertour.com swirling waters of the Iguassu River. View the water pouring down Devil's Throat Falls, then DIVE INTO CULTURE board an open-air ecological jungle train for a diff erent perspective of the mighty cascades. EXTEND YOUR Visit a Samba school to see and experience this SOUTH AMERICA We journey to Buenos Aires. (BB) Vacation symbol of Brazil and the important role it plays in Hotel: InterContinental Buenos Aires Rio's incredible Carnival. Experience the beauty Customize your vacation by adding a 4 day of the Tango at a traditional milonga and learn
7 BUENOS AIRES SIGHTSEEING AND AT Brazilian Amazon pre-extension or 3 Day about its traditions. (Days 4, 7) LEISURE Our day together is spent on a paseo Easter Island post-extension. See pages 45 and through the wide boulevards of this beautiful 46 for more information. capital in the company of a 'Local Specialist'. CONNECT WITH LOCALS This evening, linger over a delicious regional Meal of Argentine Asado and 'Dive into Dine at the home of a local family in the Culture' watching talented Tango dancers. bohemian neighborhood of Palermo Soho with (BB, RM, ) its Spanish-style houses and hip attitude. (Day 8)
BUENOS AIRES AT LEISURE Get under the LOCAL SPECIALIST 8 skin of Buenos Aires today—a full day to pursue your own interests in the 'Paris of For sightseeing on both sides of Iguassu Falls and South America'. Consider an optional trip into in Buenos Aires. (Days 5, 6, 7)
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SOUTH AMERICA LANDSCAPES ARRIVE SANTIAGO (2 NIGHTS) Enjoy a warm | | | 1 Trafalgar welcome in Chile before you'll transfer 14 DAYS 3 COUNTRIES 21 MEALS FROM C$6700 pp * to your luxury hotel in Las Condes where you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow travel companions for a Welcome Reception this evening. (WR) Hotel: InterContinental Santiago JOURNEY PAST SNOWCAPPED VOLCANOES, CHARDONNAY VINEYARDS AND THE PULSATING CITIES OF BUENOS SANTIAGO SIGHTSEEING This morning's city AIRES AND RIO—CROSSING THE GLACIAL WATERS OF LOS SANTOS LAKE AND VISITING “LITTLE SWITZERLAND” 2 tour with a Local Specialist includes a stop at the ornate wrought-iron Central Market. We journey ALONG THE WAY. to wine country next, visiting an exclusive winery in Casablanca Valley for a gourmet Regional Meal lunch. 'Dive into Culture' and meet the winemaker for a personalized winery experience and wine tasting. (BB, RM, )
SANTIAGO – PUERTO MONTT – PUERTO 3 VARAS Fly to Puerto Montt, then continue to Puerto Varas for a tour of the "City of Roses". Later, we make our way to our hotel on the shores of Lake Llanquihue. (BB, D) Hotel: Cabana del Lago
PUERTO VARAS – LAKE CROSSING – 4 BARILOCHE (2 NIGHTS) Watch the burbling waters of the Petrohue River cascade over black volcanic rock, then cross Todos Los Santos Lake. Admire the soul-stirring landscapes en route to Peulla where we'll enjoy lunch. Then, cross the border into Argentina and cruise the glacial waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi. (BB, L) Hotel: NH Edelweiss Bariloche
BARILOCHE SIGHTSEEING Soak up the sights 5 and sounds of the “Switzerland of South America” where you'll meet your Local Specialist and travel along the “Circuito Chico”. Visit the beach playground of Playa Bonita, soak up the scenery from the hilltop of St. Edward's Chapel on the Llao Llao Peninsula, and ride a chairlift to the top of Cerro Campanario. 'Dive into Culture' and visit Bariloche's Chocolate BRAZILIAN AMAZON 3 4-Day Optional Post-Itinerary Extension Museum, then spend the rest of the day at leisure. (BB, ) AMAZON 2 1
MANAUS BARILOCHE – BUENOS AIRES (3 NIGHTS) Fly 6 to Buenos Aires where we'll 'Connect with Locals' this evening, joining our Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Be My Guest dinner with a local family in Palermo Soho. Our unforgettable BRAZIL local encounter continues as we watch family members engage in an elegant Tango performance. (BB, DW, ) Hotel: InterContinental Buenos Aires
3 BUENOS AIRES SIGHTSEEING We'll join a CHILE 7 Local Specialist to see some of Buenos Aires' RIO DE most notable sites and the neighborhoods of La IGUASSU FALLS 2 JANEIRO EASTER ISLAND Boca and San Telmo. View Teatro Colon and visit 2 3-Day Optional Pre-Itinerary Extension the Recoleta, where Argentina's most famous THE sons and daughters have been laid to rest. This ARGENTINA Icons evening, we indulge in authentic Argentine Asado. 'Dive into Culture' later, watching the ORIENTATION of Puerto Varas sensual, stirring moves of a traditional Tango 2 SANTIAGO performance. (BB, RM, ) 3 VISIT the Christ the Redeemer BUENOS AIRES Today is yours to explore statue, Chile's wine country, Sugarloaf 8 BUENOS AIRES Mountain, Corcovado Buenos Aires on your terms—admire the works of Peulla 2 BARILOCHE Degas, El Greco and Van Gogh at the Museum of Belles Artes or stroll around the colorful stalls PUERTO VARAS 1 VIEW Devil's Throat Falls that line one of the local markets. Perhaps take Petrohue LAKE CROSSING to the country and consider spending the day at Puerto Montt CRUISE in Chile's Lake Region, on a traditional estancia (ranch) for the Fiesta del Lake Nahuel Huapi in Argentina Gaucho (festival of the cowboy). (BB)
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LSRI.indd 1 21/06/2018 15:43 YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner Price PP Price PP SOUTH AMERICA LANDSCAPES End End ARRIVE SANTIAGO (2 NIGHTS) Enjoy a warm BUENOS AIRES – IGUASSU FALLS Start Rio de Double Start Rio de Double 1 Trafalgar welcome in Chile before you'll transfer 9 Santiago Janeiro Share Santiago Janeiro Share 14 DAYS | 3 COUNTRIES | 21 MEALS | FROM C$6700 pp * (2 NIGHTS) Journey to the thundering cascade to your luxury hotel in Las Condes where you'll of Iguassu Falls, where we'll meet our Local ◆ SA 10 NOV FR 23 NOV 7650 SA 14 SEP FR 27 SEP 6750 meet your Travel Director and fellow travel Specialist for a visit to the UNESCO-listed Iguassu companions for a Welcome Reception this National Park. Board an open-air ecological ◆ SA 08 DEC FR 21 DEC 7650 SA 12 OCT FR 25 OCT 6750 evening. (WR) Hotel: InterContinental jungle train and walk along the catwalk for 2019 19 JAN 01 FEB 09 NOV 22 NOV Santiago magnifi cent views. Later, we'll cross the border SA FR 6700 SA FR 6800 JOURNEY PAST SNOWCAPPED VOLCANOES, CHARDONNAY VINEYARDS AND THE PULSATING CITIES OF BUENOS into Brazil. (CB, D) Hotel: Wish Resort Foz de SA 09 MAR FR 22 MAR 6800 SA 07 DEC FR 20 DEC 6700 SANTIAGO SIGHTSEEING This morning's city Iguassu AIRES AND RIO—CROSSING THE GLACIAL WATERS OF LOS SANTOS LAKE AND VISITING “LITTLE SWITZERLAND” 2 tour with a Local Specialist includes a stop at the Single Supplement (add to price above): C$2275 p.p. ornate wrought-iron Central Market. We journey IGUASSU FALLS SIGHTSEEING Rediscover the Exceptions 15 Sep 18 to 21 Dec 18: C$2550 p.p. ALONG THE WAY. to wine country next, visiting an exclusive winery 10 ‘Big Waters' and return to Iguassu National Park, in Casablanca Valley for a gourmet Regional Meal where you'll join a Local Specialist who will guide 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per lunch. 'Dive into Culture' and meet the your discovery of the Brazilian side of the falls. (BB) the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and winemaker for a personalized winery experience inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of and wine tasting. (BB, RM, ) booking. IGUASSU FALLS – RIO DE JANEIRO 11 (3 NIGHTS) We bid farewell to the falls and fl y to SANTIAGO – PUERTO MONTT – PUERTO sultry Rio de Janeiro. You'll be transferred to Young traveler discount: 3 VARAS Fly to Puerto Montt, then continue to your hotel overlooking the colorful Copacabana SAVE C$596 Puerto Varas for a tour of the "City of Roses". Beach. (BB) Hotel: Miramar by Windsor, Later, we make our way to our hotel on the Oceanview Rooms Multiple trip discount: shores of Lake Llanquihue. (BB, D) SAVE C$149 Hotel: Cabana del Lago RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING Begin your EARLY BIRD 12 SAVINGS exploration of the cidade maravilhosa Triple room discount: PUERTO VARAS – LAKE CROSSING – (marvelous city) with your Local Specialist, 4 SAVE C$225 p.p. BARILOCHE (2 NIGHTS) Watch the burbling ascending Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car for SAVE waters of the Petrohue River cascade over black astounding bay and city views. (BB) volcanic rock, then cross Todos Los Santos Lake. Past guests: C$601 p.p. Admire the soul-stirring landscapes en route to Unlock VIP benefi ts Board a classic Peulla where we'll enjoy lunch. Then, cross the RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING 13 cogwheel train for the journey to the summit of border into Argentina and cruise the glacial majestic Corcovado, site of the iconic Christ the waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi. (BB, L) Hotel: NH Redeemer statue. We join our Local Specialist to Edelweiss Bariloche explore more of the city's iconic sights. Later this TRIP aft ernoon, we'll 'Dive into Culture' during a visit Highlights BARILOCHE SIGHTSEEING Soak up the sights to a local Samba school. This evening, the fl avors 5 and sounds of the “Switzerland of South of churrascaria linger at our Farewell Dinner and Here’s just a sample of the many special America” where you'll meet your Local caipirinha demonstration. (BB, FD, ) handcraft ed Trafalgar highlights included in Specialist and travel along the “Circuito Chico”. your trip. Visit the beach playground of Playa Bonita, soak Transfer to the up the scenery from the hilltop of St. Edward's DEPART RIO DE JANEIRO 14 airport or choose to extend your stay at the Chapel on the Llao Llao Peninsula, and ride a CONNECT WITH LOCALS Miramar by Windsor. chairlift to the top of Cerro Campanario. 'Dive (BB) into Culture' and visit Bariloche's Chocolate Please note: In some locations, you will be Dine at the home of a local family in the Museum, then spend the rest of the day at required to walk on uneven terrain and climb bohemian neighborhood of Palermo Soho with leisure. (BB, ) stairs without handrails. You should be in good its Spanish-style homes and hip attitude. (Day 6) health and be able to walk without assistance. BARILOCHE – BUENOS AIRES (3 NIGHTS) Fly 6 to Buenos Aires where we'll 'Connect with Locals' DIVE INTO CULTURE this evening, joining our Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Be My Guest dinner with a MORE ABOUT YOUR Visit a winery in Chile's Casablanca valley and local family in Palermo Soho. Our unforgettable Trip meet the winemaker for a personalized winery local encounter continues as we watch family experience including a tasting. Learn about members engage in an elegant Tango * All prices are per person, double share. Bariloche's chocolate heritage with a visit to performance. (BB, DW, ) Hotel: InterContinental Buenos Aires Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this the Chocolate Museum and sample a delicious trip. array of locally made chocolates. Experience the
beauty of the Tango at a traditional milonga and SOUTH AMERICA BUENOS AIRES SIGHTSEEING We'll join a Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your 7 Local Specialist to see some of Buenos Aires' Travel Director and Driver, C$206 per person. learn about its traditions. Visit a Samba school to see and experience this symbol of Brazil and most notable sites and the neighborhoods of La P a s s p o r t: G u e s t p a s s p o r t i n f o r m a t i o n f o r fl i g h t s i s Boca and San Telmo. View Teatro Colon and visit required at time of fi nal payment. the important role it plays in Rio's incredible the Recoleta, where Argentina's most famous Carnival. (Days 2, 5, 7, 13) sons and daughters have been laid to rest. This Land and Intra Air prices include economy air evening, we indulge in authentic Argentine and air-related charges for fl ights between Asado. 'Dive into Culture' later, watching the Santiago-Puerto Montt, Bariloche-Buenos Aires, sensual, stirring moves of a traditional Tango Buenos Aires-Iguassu Falls and Iguassu Falls-Rio EXTEND YOUR performance. (BB, RM, ) de Janeiro and require purchase of round-trip air Vacation travel on LATAM between your gateway city and BUENOS AIRES Today is yours to explore the itinerary's start and end gateway cities (ticket Customize your vacation by adding a 3 Day Easter 8 Buenos Aires on your terms—admire the works of number required). If fl ying with another airline Island pre-extension or 4 Day Brazilian Amazon Degas, El Greco and Van Gogh at the Museum of between your gateway city and the itinerary's post extension. See pages 45 and 46 for more Belles Artes or stroll around the colorful stalls start and end gateway cities, the above prices will information. that line one of the local markets. Perhaps take be higher. Prices are accurate as of 1 May 2018. For to the country and consider spending the day at up-to-date information, visit trafalgar.com . a traditional estancia (ranch) for the Fiesta del Gaucho (festival of the cowboy). (BB) TRIP CODE: LSRI
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SOUTH AMERICA REVEALED ARRIVE RIO DE JANEIRO (3 NIGHTS) Rio de | | | 1 Janeiro launches your South American 16 DAYS 3 COUNTRIES 27 MEALS FROM C$8225 pp * exploration of capital cities and ancient cultures. Meet your local host on arrival and transfer to your hotel overlooking Copacabana Beach. This evening, we enjoy a festive Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Miramar by Windsor, Oceanview
TALL AND TAN, AND YOUNG AND LOVELY—EXPECT NOTHING ELSE ON RIO'S GORGEOUS BEACHES, YOUR LAUNCH Rooms PAD TO A SOUTH AMERICAN ADVENTURE THROUGH VIBRANT CAPITALS AND THE INCA HEART OF PERU. RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING Join your 2 Travel Director to delve into the captivating contrasts of Brazil's cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city). Then, ascend Sugarloaf Mountain via cable car for inspiring bay and city views. (BB)
RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING Journey by 3 cogwheel train to the summit of Corcovado to see Christ the Redeemer, then visit the shores of Copacabana and Ipanema. This evening, learn how to mix the perfect caipirinha, and indulge in a sizzling Regional Meal barbecue at a local churrascaria. (BB, RM)
RIO DE JANEIRO – IGUASSU FALLS 4 (2 NIGHTS) Visit a Samba school where you'll 'Dive into Culture', gaining insights into how the school prepares for the pageantry of Carnival week. View the colorful costumes and learn how to Samba. We fl y to Iguassu Falls. This evening, we'll enjoy dinner together at our hotel. (BB, D, ) Hotel: Wish Resort Foz do Iguassu
IGUASSU FALLS SIGHTSEEING Explore the 5 Brazil side of Iguassu Falls, joining a Local Specialist in the UNESCO-listed Iguassu National Park. Indulge in lunch at a local restaurant against the backdrop of the falls, then consider an optional experience. (BB, L)
BRAZILIAN AMAZON IGUASSU FALLS – BUENOS AIRES (3 NIGHTS) 3 4-Day Optional Pre-Itinerary Extension 6 Cross the border into Argentina and meet your QUITO & GALAPAGOS ISLAND CRUISE Local Specialist for an open-air ecological jungle 5 6-Day Optional Post-Itinerary Extension 2 1 train ride through the rainforest. Walk along the catwalk peering down into the swirling waters of AMAZON MANAUS Devil's Throat Falls. We fl y to Buenos Aires later. PERU (BB) Hotel: InterContinental Buenos Aires
Connect with MACHU BUENOS AIRES SIGHTSEEING LIMA PICCHU 7 the seamless mix of European elegance meets Latin energy, joining your Local Specialist for a 2 1 1 TRAIN BRAZIL guided tour of Buenos Aires' most notable sites, 1 SACRED VALLEY THE including the iconic Casa Rosada and colorful 2 Icons neighborhoods of La Boca and San Telmo. CUSCO Admire the opulent façade of Teatro Colon, then CITY TOUR in Rio de Janeiro, visit the Recoleta Cemetery, where Argentina's Buenos Aires, Lima, Cusco beloved former fi rst lady, Eva Peron (Evita), is buried. This evening, indulge in the delicious RIO DE JANEIRO fl avors of Argentine Asado during a Regional VISIT Sugarloaf Mountain, the Christ Meal. Later, we'll 'Dive into Culture', ending the 3 the Redeemer statue, Iguassu Falls, evening with a stirring, sensual Tango Awanakancha, Pisac, Ollantaytambo performance. (BB, RM, ) IGUASSU FALLS 2 ruins, Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, the Larco Museum BUENOS AIRES Enjoy a full day at leisure to 8 pursue your own interests in the “Paris of South ARGENTINA America”. Admire the works of Degas, El Greco SEE the Teatro Colon, Copacabana and Van Gogh at the Museum of Belles Artes or Beach, the Casa Rosada sample delicious dulce de leche ice-cream at the famous Café Tortoni. Feeling adventurous? Consider an optional trip into the countryside to 3 SCENIC DRIVE through the Sacred EASTER ISLAND visit a traditional estancia (ranch), including a 2 3-Day Optional Post-Itinerary Extension BUENOS AIRES Valley lively equestrian show and traditional parrillada (barbecue) lunch. Later, we'll 'Connect with ICONIC TRAIN journey aboard the Locals', joining a family at their home in Palermo Soho for a Be My Guest dinner. ) Vistadome train (BB, DW,
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YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner SOUTH AMERICA REVEALED Start Start ARRIVE RIO DE JANEIRO (3 NIGHTS) Rio de BUENOS AIRES – LIMA (2 NIGHTS) Fly to Lima Rio de End Double Rio de End Double 1 9 Janeiro Lima Share Janeiro Lima Share | | | FROM Janeiro launches your South American and transfer to your hotel in San Isidro. (BB) 16 DAYS 3 COUNTRIES 27 MEALS C$8225 pp * exploration of capital cities and ancient cultures. Hotel: Novotel Lima ◆ TH 06 SEP SA 22 SEP 9075 Meet your local host on arrival and transfer to ● FR 03 MAY SA 18 MAY 8275 ◆ ● your hotel overlooking Copacabana Beach. This TH 04 OCT SA 20 OCT 9075 FR 17 MAY SA 01 JUN 8275 LIMA SIGHTSEEING Francisco Pizarro's “City of evening, we enjoy a festive Welcome Reception. 10 Kings” is ours to explore this morning as we ◆ TH 01 NOV SA 17 NOV 9075 ■ FR 07 JUN SA 22 JUN 8275 ◆ (WR) Hotel: Miramar by Windsor, Oceanview discover the colonial heritage of Lima's TH 29 NOV SA 15 DEC 9075 ■ Rooms UNESCO-listed Historic Center. Admire the ornate FR 19 JUL SA 03 AUG 8275 TALL AND TAN, AND YOUNG AND LOVELY—EXPECT NOTHING ELSE ON RIO'S GORGEOUS BEACHES, YOUR LAUNCH ◆ TH 06 DEC SA 22 DEC baroque façades of the Church of San Francisco 9075 2019 ■ FR 02 AUG SA 17 AUG 8275 PAD TO A SOUTH AMERICAN ADVENTURE THROUGH VIBRANT CAPITALS AND THE INCA HEART OF PERU. RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING Join your and discover its hidden catacombs. Celebrate FR 04 JAN SA 19 JAN 8225 ■ FR 16 AUG SA 31 AUG 8275 2 Travel Director to delve into the captivating Lima's status as the culinary capital of South FR 11 JAN SA 26 JAN 8225 contrasts of Brazil's cidade maravilhosa America next, and meet Ignacio Barrios who has ● FR 25 JAN SA 09 FEB 8225 FR 06 SEP SA 21 SEP 8325 (marvelous city). Then, ascend Sugarloaf worked alongside many of Peru's most ● FR 20 SEP SA 05 OCT 8325 ■ Mountain via cable car for inspiring bay and city award-winning chefs. Visit a local market where FR 01 FEB SA 16 FEB 8225 ● FR 04 OCT SA 19 OCT views. (BB) Ignacio will explain how Peruvian fruits, 8325 ● FR 08 MAR SA 23 MAR 8275 ● FR 18 OCT SA 02 NOV 8325 vegetables, seafood and meats are the basis of FR 15 MAR SA 30 MAR 8275 Peruvian cooking. Then continue to his cooking ● ● RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING Journey by FR 22 MAR SA 06 APR 8275 FR 01 NOV SA 16 NOV 8325 school where you'll 'Connect with Locals' and FR 15 NOV SA 30 NOV 3 cogwheel train to the summit of Corcovado to 8275 enjoy a demonstration on how to prepare some of FR 05 APR SA 20 APR 8275 ● FR 29 NOV SA 14 DEC 8275 see Christ the Redeemer, then visit the shores of Peru's most popular dishes. You'll have an ■ FR 12 APR SA 27 APR 8275 Copacabana and Ipanema. This evening, learn ● ■ opportunity to sample some of these at a Be My FR 19 APR SA 04 MAY 8275 FR 06 DEC SA 21 DEC 8275 how to mix the perfect caipirinha, and indulge in Guest dinner before spending the rest of the day a sizzling Regional Meal barbecue at a local Single Supplement (add to price above): C$2175 p.p. at leisure. (BB, L, ) churrascaria. (BB, RM) Exceptions 06 Sep to 22 Dec : C$2525 p.p.
LIMA – CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY We fl y to RIO DE JANEIRO – IGUASSU FALLS 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per 11 Cusco where we'll 'Dive into Culture' during a 4 (2 NIGHTS) Visit a Samba school where you'll the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and visit to Awanakancha. Admire the colorful 'Dive into Culture', gaining insights into how the inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of Quechuan craft s at Pisac market, then 'Dive into school prepares for the pageantry of Carnival booking. Culture' and learn about centuries-old Andean week. View the colorful costumes and learn how weaving techniques aft er checking in to your 3 Galapagos Legend East Cruise (Ref LGCE) available to Samba. We fl y to Iguassu Falls. This evening, 18th century colonial-style hotel, a former these departures. See page 47 for details. we'll enjoy dinner together at our hotel. monastery. (CB, L, D, ) Hotel: Sonesta 4 Galapagos Legend North Central Cruise (Ref LGCN) (BB, D, ) Hotel: Wish Resort Foz do Iguassu Posadas del Inca Yucay available these departures. See page 47 for details.
IGUASSU FALLS SIGHTSEEING Explore the SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU We'll visit 5 Brazil side of Iguassu Falls, joining a Local 12 the famous Inca hilltop fortress, Ollantaytambo, Young traveler discount: Specialist in the UNESCO-listed Iguassu National then board the Vistadome train (light snack SAVE C$692 Park. Indulge in lunch at a local restaurant included) to the UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu. A against the backdrop of the falls, then consider Local Specialist will lead us through the ruins of an optional experience. (BB, L) Multiple trip discount: this once-great fortress. Explore the iconic great SAVE C$173 Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the EARLY BIRD IGUASSU FALLS – BUENOS AIRES (3 NIGHTS) Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana, an intricately SAVINGS 6 Cross the border into Argentina and meet your Triple room discount: SAVE C$225 p.p. Local Specialist for an open-air ecological jungle train ride through the rainforest. Walk along the SAVE catwalk peering down into the swirling waters of MORE ABOUT YOUR Past guests: p.p Devil's Throat Falls. We fl y to Buenos Aires later. Trip C$697 Unlock VIP benefi ts (BB) Hotel: InterContinental Buenos Aires * All prices are per person, double share. BUENOS AIRES SIGHTSEEING Connect with Guaranteed Room Share is not available on EXTEND YOUR 7 the seamless mix of European elegance meets this trip. Vacation Latin energy, joining your Local Specialist for a guided tour of Buenos Aires' most notable sites, Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your including the iconic Casa Rosada and colorful Travel Director and Driver, C$250 per person. Customize your vacation by adding a 4 Day neighborhoods of La Boca and San Telmo. Land and Intra Air prices include economy air Brazilian Amazon pre-extension, 3 Day Easter Admire the opulent façade of Teatro Colon, then and air-related charges for fl ights between Rio Island post-extension or 6 Day Quito and visit the Recoleta Cemetery, where Argentina's de Janeiro-Iguassu Falls, Iguassu Falls-Buenos Galapagos Islands cruise. See pages 45 and 46 beloved former fi rst lady, Eva Peron (Evita), is and 47 for more information. buried. This evening, indulge in the delicious Aires, Buenos Aires-Lima, Lima-Cusco and Cusco- SOUTH AMERICA fl avors of Argentine Asado during a Regional Lima and require purchase of round-trip air travel Meal. Later, we'll 'Dive into Culture', ending the on LATAM between your gateway city and the evening with a stirring, sensual Tango itinerary's start and end gateway cities (ticket performance. (BB, RM, ) number required). If fl ying with another airline between your gateway city and the itinerary's BUENOS AIRES Enjoy a full day at leisure to start and end gateway cities, the above prices will 8 pursue your own interests in the “Paris of South be higher. Prices are accurate as of 1 May 2018. America”. Admire the works of Degas, El Greco For up-to-date information, visit trafalgar.com . and Van Gogh at the Museum of Belles Artes or sample delicious dulce de leche ice-cream at the P a s s p o r t: G u e s t p a s s p o r t i n f o r m a t i o n f o r fl i g h t s famous Café Tortoni. Feeling adventurous? is required at time of fi nal payment. Consider an optional trip into the countryside to Note: On the train to Machu Picchu, only hand visit a traditional estancia (ranch), including a luggage (overnight bag) can be taken. Your lively equestrian show and traditional parrillada (barbecue) lunch. Later, we'll 'Connect with suitcase will be securely stored and returned to Locals', joining a family at their home in Palermo you in Cusco. Soho for a Be My Guest dinner. (BB, DW, ) TRIP CODE: LSRA
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carved rock most likely used as a sundial centuries ago. Tonight, we'll dine at our hotel. (BB, D) Hotel: El Mapi by Inkaterra TRIP Highlights MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (2 NIGHTS) We 13 return to Machu Picchu this morning with an Here’s just a sample of the many special opportunity to explore this mythical fortress on handcraft ed Trafalgar highlights included in our own terms. If you're feeling energetic, your trip. consider hiking up to the Gate of the Sun for thrilling views over the fortress and valley below. Then it's off to Cusco, stopping en route at a CONNECT WITH LOCALS local chicheria for a taste of chicha. 'Dive into Culture' and learn how this Peruvian corn beer is Dine at the home of a local family in the made by local women. (BB, ) Hotel: Novotel bohemian neighborhood of Palermo Soho with
Cusco its Spanish-style houses and hip attitude and see a demonstration on how to prepare some CUSCO SIGHTSEEING Explore the Incan and of Peru's most popular dishes with Chef Ignacio 14 Spanish roots of the “Imperial City”, before venturing beyond the city to the ruins of TRAFALGAR Barrios. (Days 8, 10) Sacsayhuaman. This evening, we'll gather at a Tip local restaurant for a Regional Meal of "Entry Visas for Brazil have just become DIVE INTO CULTURE Cusquenian fl avors against the backdrop of a easy….use Brazil's new online eVisa traditional dance performance. (BB, RM) program. Australia, Canada, Japan and Visit a Samba school to see and experience this US passport holders apply and receive symbol of Brazil. Experience the beauty of the a printable 2 year visa online. Gone are CUSCO – LIMA We return to Lima late this Tango at a traditional milonga and learn about 15 morning. This evening, we'll join our Local the days of sending away passports or Specialist and curator at the Larco Museum to visiting embassies." its traditions. Visit Awakancha to see where the admire its collection of pre-Columbian art. Our delicate alpaca, llama and vicuña wool is sourced Farewell Dinner is in the museum's garden. Alan Cook, from and see weavers at work. Visit a local (BB, FD) Hotel: Novotel Lima Manager, Latin America chicheria for some traditional chicha tasting. (Days 4, 7, 11, 13) DEPART LIMA Transfer to the airport for your 16 fl ight home or consider extending your stay in Lima. (BB) LOCAL SPECIALIST For sightseeing on both sides of Iguassu Falls, Please note: In some locations, you will in Buenos Aires, Lima, Machu Picchu and at the be required to walk on uneven terrain and Larco Museum. (Days 5, 6, 12, 15) climb stairs without handrails. You should be in good health and be able to walk without assistance. 36
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BARILOCHE CRUISE in Chile's Lake Region 2
PUERTO VARAS 1 LAKE CROSSING SCENIC DRIVE through the Sacred Lake District Valley Puerto Montt ICONIC TRAIN journey aboard the Vistadome train
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LICO.indd 1 21/06/2018 15:40 Huapi arriving in the Swiss-inspired town of Bariloche. (BB, L) Hotel: NH Edelweiss ICONS OF SOUTH Bariloche BARILOCHE SIGHTSEEING Join your Local 12 Specialist along the “Circuito Chico”, a rite of passage through soul-stirring evergreen AMERICA CONTINUED forests, epic mountain views, and the shimmering waters of Nahuel Huapi National Park. We'll visit Playa Bonita, then journey to the top of Cerro Campanario before we 'Dive into Culture' at Bariloche's Chocolate Museum. (BB, )
BARILOCHE – BUENOS AIRES (3 NIGHTS) Fly 13 to Buenos Aires today where this evening you'll 'Connect with Locals' and enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest dinner with a local family who'll treat you to homemade family Andean Condor dishes and teach you the art of the Tango. (BB, DW, ) Hotel: InterContinental Buenos Aires
BUENOS AIRES SIGHTSEEING Connect with 14 Argentina's capital this morning as you embark on a sightseeing your with a Local YOUR Specialist. Visit the Recoleta to pay tribute to DAY Vacation Eva Peron (Evita), Argentina's former fi rst lady. Then, indulge in a Regional Meal and ARRIVE LIMA (2 NIGHTS) Arrive in Pizarro's include a visit to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman. 'Dive into Culture' as you witness the fi re and 1 Capital of the New World, transferring to your Enjoy a Regional Meal at a local restaurant to passion of a traditional Tango performance. hotel in Lima's San Isidro. This evening, enjoy savor Cusquenian gastronomy against the TRIP (BB, RM, ) a Welcome Reception with your fellow backdrop of a captivating local dance Highlights travelers and Travel Director. (WR) performance. (BB, RM) BUENOS AIRES Pursue your own interests as Hotel: Novotel Lima Here’s just a sample of the many special 15 handcraft ed Trafalgar highlights included in you explore the “Paris of South America”. Visit CUSCO – LIMA Take to the streets of Lima for the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes or wander 7 your trip. LIMA SIGHTSEEING Embark on a full day a soulful encounter with a colonial city built through the sprawling San Telmo market. 2 exploring the city sights, including an in-depth on the foundations of the Inca Empire. Meet Consider taking a trip into the countryside to 'Connect with Locals' experience with expert your Local Specialist and a curator at the DIVE INTO CULTURE a traditional estancia ranch and indulge in an chef, Ignacio Barrios. Visit a local market and Larco Museum, which boasts the largest authentic parrillada lunch. th (BB) learn how to prepare popular Peruvian dishes private collection of 7 century pre- Visit Awakancha to see where the delicate using fresh ingredients at a Be My Guest Columbian art in the world. Enjoy dinner alpaca, llama and vicuña wool is sourced BUENOS AIRES – IGUASSU FALLS lunch. (BB, L, ) alfresco in the garden restaurant with all the 16 essentials taken care of. (BB, DW) from. Meet a Quechua scholar to learn about (2 NIGHTS) Take to the skies with a fl ight to Hotel: Novotel Lima Peruvian weaving. Visit a local chicheria for Iguassu Falls where you'll meet a Local LIMA – CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY 'Dive into some traditional chicha tasting. Visit a winery Specialist to explore the UNESCO-listed 3 Culture' with a visit to Awanakancha farm. in Chile's Casablanca valley and meet the Iguassu National Park. Take a front-row seat Interact with the resident llamas, alpacas and LIMA – SANTIAGO (2 NIGHTS) Fly to Chile's on board an open-air ecological jungle train 8 winemaker for a personalized winery experience vicuñas and gain insights into the local wool exciting capital of Santiago. On arrival, you'll through the dense rainforest. (CB, D) including a wine tasting. Learn about Bariloche's industry. We'll visit the Pisac market and be taken to your luxury hotel in the Hotel: Wish Resort Golf Foz de Iguassu admire the exquisitely craft ed Quechuan fashionable suburb of Las Condes. (BB) chocolate heritage with a visit to the Chocolate wares. (CB, L, D, ) Hotel: Sonesta Hotel: InterContinental Santiago Museum and sample a delicious array of locally IGUASSU FALLS SIGHTSEEING Wake up in Posadas del Inca Yucay made chocolates. Experience the beauty of the 17 paradise and make your way back to Iguassu Today's adventure 9 SANTIAGO SIGHTSEEING Tango at a traditional milonga and learn about National Park to embark on your exploration SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU Journey begins with an in-depth tour of Santiago with its traditions. Visit a Samba school to see and on the Brazilian side of the falls. Your Local 4 to the Lost City in the Clouds, boarding the a Local Specialist. Aft er a visit to the Central experience this symbol of Brazil. (Days 3, 5, 9, Specialist will be close at hand to take you on Vistadome train to UNESCO-listed Machu Market, it's off to the Casablanca Valley. 'Dive 12, 14, 20) an immersive walk through the evergreen Picchu where you'll join a Local Specialist to into Culture' as you join a local wine maker rainforest. (BB) explore such icons as the Temple of the Sun, for a personalized winery experience and the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and tasting. (FB, RM, ) CONNECT WITH LOCALS IGUASSU FALLS – RIO DE JANEIRO the Intihuatana. (BB, D) Hotel: El Mapi by 18 (3 NIGHTS) Return to Iguassu National Park Inkaterra Visit a local market and meet Ignacio Barrios, 10 SANTIAGO – PUERTO MONTT – PUERTO with your Local Specialist, then fl y to Rio de VARAS We fl y to the coastal port of Puerto award-winning chef, and visit his cooking school Janeiro. Admire the panoramic views over MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (2 NIGHTS) We Montt, then travel to Puerto Varas for an where you'll see a demonstration on how to Copacabana Beach as you arrive at your hotel 5 return to Machu Picchu to reconnect with our immersive tour of this "City of Roses". Enjoy prepare some of Peru's most popular foods with oceanview rooms. (BB) Hotel: Miramar soulful surrounds. If you're feeling the rest of the day on your own terms before and dine at the home of a local family in the by Windsor, Oceanview Rooms adventurous, hike up to the Gate of the Sun to dinner this evening. (BB, D) Hotel: Cabana bohemian neighborhood of Palermo Soho with witness fi rst-hand the panoramic views over del Lago its Spanish-style houses and hip attitude. RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING Your Rio the hilltop fortress and valley below. 'Dive (Days 2, 13) 19 adventure begins with your Local Specialist as into Culture' en route to Cusco, learning how PUERTO VARAS – LAKE CROSSING – you ascend Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car local women brew the traditional Peruvian 11 BARILOCHE (2 NIGHTS) Venture deep into to take in the best vantage points. Make the corn beer called chicha. (BB, ) the Andes this morning, admiring the LOCAL SPECIALIST most of your aft ernoon in this dazzling city by Hotel: Novotel Cusco cascading waters of Petrohue River, then exploring at your own leisure. (BB) cruising across Todos Los Santos Lake. Sit For included sightseeing in Lima, Machu Picchu, CUSCO SIGHTSEEING Unlock the best-kept back and watch the beautiful mountain, lake Cusco, at the Larco Museum, in Santiago, RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING Join 6 secrets of Cusco with a Local Specialist as you and forest landscapes, crossing the border Bariloche, Buenos Aires, on both sides of Iguassu 20 your Local Specialist aboard a classic embark on a full-day sightseeing tour that will into Argentina. We'll cruise over Lake Nahuel Falls and in Rio de Janeiro. (Days 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, cogwheel train to the summit of Corcovado, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) the site of the iconic Christ the Redeemer. 'Dive into Culture' at a Samba school and live WR Welcome Reception L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Dive Into Culture BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories 38 CB Continental Breakfast RM Regional Meal YC Your Choice Dining Connect With Locals
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(BB, FD, ) End End BARILOCHE SIGHTSEEING Join your Local Start Rio de Double Start Rio de Double Lima Janeiro Share Lima Janeiro Share 12 Specialist along the “Circuito Chico”, a rite of DEPART RIO DE JANEIRO Do some ◆ passage through soul-stirring evergreen 21 last-minute exploring at your own pace until SA 01 DEC FR 21 DEC 11425 SA 07 SEP FR 27 SEP 10275 forests, epic mountain views, and the 2019 your transfer to the airport. Or alternatively, SA 12 JAN FR 01 FEB 10175 SA 05 OCT FR 25 OCT 10225 shimmering waters of Nahuel Huapi National extend your stay in Rio de Janeiro at the Park. We'll visit Playa Bonita, then journey to Miramar by Windsor. (BB) SA 02 MAR FR 22 MAR 10275 SA 02 NOV FR 22 NOV 10225 the top of Cerro Campanario before we 'Dive SA 30 NOV FR 20 DEC 10175 into Culture' at Bariloche's Chocolate
Museum. (BB, ) Please note: In some locations, you will Single Supplement (add to price above): C$3025 p.p. be required to walk on uneven terrain and Exceptions 08 Sep 18 to 21 Dec 18: C$3295 p.p. climb stairs without handrails. You should be BARILOCHE – BUENOS AIRES (3 NIGHTS) Fly in good health and be able to walk without 13 to Buenos Aires today where this evening 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per assistance. you'll 'Connect with Locals' and enjoy an the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and exclusive Be My Guest dinner with a local inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of booking. family who'll treat you to homemade family dishes and teach you the art of the Tango. (BB, DW, ) Hotel: InterContinental Young traveler discount:
Buenos Aires SAVE C$884
BUENOS AIRES SIGHTSEEING Connect with 14 Multiple trip discount: Argentina's capital this morning as you SAVE C$221 embark on a sightseeing your with a Local EARLY BIRD Specialist. Visit the Recoleta to pay tribute to SAVINGS Eva Peron (Evita), Argentina's former fi rst Triple room discount: lady. Then, indulge in a Regional Meal and SAVE C$275 p.p. SAVE 'Dive into Culture' as you witness the fi re and passion of a traditional Tango performance. Past guests: C$889 p.p (BB, RM, ) Unlock VIP benefi ts
BUENOS AIRES Pursue your own interests as 15 you explore the “Paris of South America”. Visit TRAFALGAR the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes or wander Tip MORE ABOUT YOUR through the sprawling San Telmo market. Trip Consider taking a trip into the countryside to "Enough viewing Copacabana beach * All prices are per person, double share. a traditional estancia ranch and indulge in an from your ocean view room, now step authentic parrillada lunch. (BB) out and sample the beach treats as true Guaranteed Room Share is not available on Cariocas do. My favorites: Quirjo coalho this trip. (salty grilled cheese on a skewer), 16 BUENOS AIRES – IGUASSU FALLS sacole (exotic fruit juice popsicle), Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your (2 NIGHTS) Take to the skies with a fl ight to and Pipoca Salgado (salty) and doce Travel Director and Driver, C$321 per person. Iguassu Falls where you'll meet a Local (sweet) puff ed crisps–without ever P a s s p o r t: G u e s t p a s s p o r t i n f o r m a t i o n f o r fl i g h t s Specialist to explore the UNESCO-listed leaving the sand." Iguassu National Park. Take a front-row seat is required at time of fi nal payment. on board an open-air ecological jungle train Alan Cook, Note: On the train to Machu Picchu, only hand through the dense rainforest. (CB, D) Manager, Latin America luggage (overnight bag) can be taken. Your Hotel: Wish Resort Golf Foz de Iguassu suitcase will be securely stored and returned to you in Cusco. IGUASSU FALLS SIGHTSEEING Wake up in 17 paradise and make your way back to Iguassu Land and Intra Air prices include economy air National Park to embark on your exploration and air-related charges for fl ights between Lima- on the Brazilian side of the falls. Your Local Cusco, Cusco-Lima , Lima-Santiago , Santiago- Specialist will be close at hand to take you on Puerto Montt, Bariloche-Buenos Aires, Buenos an immersive walk through the evergreen EXTEND YOUR Aires-Iguassu Falls and Iguassu Falls-Rio de rainforest. (BB) Janeiro and require purchase of round-trip air Vacation travel on LATAM between your gateway city and IGUASSU FALLS – RIO DE JANEIRO the itinerary's start and end gateway cities (ticket
Customize your vacation by adding a 5 SOUTH AMERICA 18 (3 NIGHTS) Return to Iguassu National Park number required). If fl ying with another airline with your Local Specialist, then fl y to Rio de day Peruvian Amazon pre-extension between your gateway city and the itinerary's Janeiro. Admire the panoramic views over or 4 Day Brazilian Amazon post- start and end gateway cities, the above prices will extension. See pages 44 and 45 for Copacabana Beach as you arrive at your hotel be higher. Prices are accurate as of 1 May 2018. more information. with oceanview rooms. (BB) Hotel: Miramar For up-to-date information, visit trafalgar.com . by Windsor, Oceanview Rooms TRIP CODE: LICO RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING Your Rio 19 adventure begins with your Local Specialist as you ascend Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car to take in the best vantage points. Make the most of your aft ernoon in this dazzling city by exploring at your own leisure. (BB)
RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING Join 20 your Local Specialist aboard a classic cogwheel train to the summit of Corcovado, the site of the iconic Christ the Redeemer. 'Dive into Culture' at a Samba school and live
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WONDERS OF PATAGONIA ARRIVE BUENOS AIRES (2 NIGHTS) It's time to | | | 1 Tango your way through beautiful Buenos Aires— 11 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES 21 MEALS FROM C$7395 pp * your launch pad to the other-worldly southern frontier of Patagonia. On arrival, your local host will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Relax or explore the grand boulevards and colorful barrios of Argentina's vibrant capital on your own. This evening, join your Travel Director TRAVEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, FROM THE FLAMBOYANT CAPITAL OF BUENOS AIRES TO THE LAND OF and fellow expeditioners for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: InterContinental GIANTS, ROAMING SOLITARY STEPPES, THE RUGGED ANDES MOUNTAINSCAPE AND PRISTINELY BEAUTIFUL Buenos Aires GLACIAL LAKES. BUENOS AIRES SIGHTSEEING Walk in the 2 footsteps of the porteños on your exploration of the exquisite sights of the "Paris of South America”. Wind your way through the city, past the grand pink Casa Rosada, bold and bright La Boca and the streets of San Telmo. View the ornate Teatro Colon and pay homage to Eva (Evita) Peron in the fi nal resting place of Buenos Aires' most noteworthy residents, Recoleta Cemetery. Embrace Argentinian culture at a Be My Guest dinner this evening as you 'Connect with Locals', joining a local family in Palermo Soho who'll share their homemade family recipes, the secrets of kneading bread and the art of the passionate Tango. (BB, DW, )
BUENOS AIRES – TIERRA DEL FUEGO 3 NATIONAL PARK – USHUAIA (2 NIGHTS) An expedition through the extraordinary landscapes of Patagonia begins today as you fl y to the world's southernmost city, Ushuaia. On arrival, explore the dramatic landscapes of Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentinian's southern-most national park on the border of Chile. Join a Local Specialist to delve deep into its natural splendor. Admire its beautiful waterfalls, the mighty Martial Glacier, forests and snow-capped mountains in which the wildlife of this area fi nd sanctuary. Keep a keen eye out for red foxes, condors, eagles and beavers. Come face to face with the biological richness of Tierra del Fuego Island and its incredible scenic beauty, enjoying views over the Beagle Channel at Ensenada Bay, the glacial waters of Roca Lake and the deep Bay of Lapataia Bay. This evening, dinner is served at your hotel SANTIAGO on the Beagle Channel, so named for the famous BUENOS AIRES 2 HMS Beagle on which Charles Darwin once sailed the southern seas and saw glaciers for the fi rst time. ARGENTINA (CB, D) Hotel: Los Yamanas USHUAIA This morning, join a Local Specialist THE 4 and your fellow travelers for a tour of Ushuaia Icons including a visit to the Museo Maritimo y Del Presidio, where you'll explore the history of the CITY TOUR in Buenos Aires, Prison at the End of the World and learn about the famous prisoners who were incarcerated there. Ushuaia Later, delve into its history as a former penal colony and missionary base on your own, or VISIT Tierra del Fuego National Park, consider joining an optional cruise excursion on Los Glaciares National Park, Torres the Beagle Channel focusing on the scenic CHILE archipelago, wildlife and history. Learn about the del Paine National Park, Bernardo great shipwrecks of the region, as well as the O'Higgins National Park dogged determination of the fi rst European explorers, who in the 19th century navigated this Los Glaciares National Park VIEW the Balmaceda Glacier, Serrano inhospitable region which has since had a 2 EL CALAFATE turbulent history. Consider taking a longer Gray Glacier Glacier 2 TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK excursion that includes views of lazy colonies of CRUISE sea lions and Magellanic penguins, which Balmaceda and 2 PUERTO NATALES Serrano Glaciers CRUISE the Beagle Channel, lake Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan fi rst saw Punta Arenas cruise through Patagonia in the early 16th century. (BB) 2 Tierra del Fuego National Park USHUAIA SCENIC DRIVE El Calafate to USHUAIA – EL CALAFATE (2 NIGHTS) Leave the 5 “end of the world” and fl y to El Calafate on the EASTER ISLAND Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto shores of Lake Argentino, the gateway to Los 2 3-Day Optional Post-Itinerary Extension Natales to Punta Arenas Glaciares National Park with its spectacular Perito
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LPAT.indd 1 21/06/2018 15:41 YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner WONDERS OF PATAGONIA Start Start ARRIVE BUENOS AIRES (2 NIGHTS) It's time to Moreno Glacier. You'll have a rare opportunity to Buenos End Double Buenos End Double 1 Aires Santiago Share Aires Santiago Share | | | FROM Tango your way through beautiful Buenos Aires— explore the otherworldly landscape of massive 11 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES 21 MEALS C$7395 pp * your launch pad to the other-worldly southern glaciers, interconnected fjords and mountainside SA 19 JAN TU 29 JAN 7475 frontier of Patagonia. On arrival, your local host glacial lakes over the next few days, but not SA 21 SEP TU 01 OCT 7395 will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. before perhaps tucking into the Calafate berry SA 02 FEB TU 12 FEB 7575 SA 09 NOV TU 19 NOV 7625 Relax or explore the grand boulevards and aft er which the town is named to secure your SA 02 MAR TU 12 MAR 7625 colorful barrios of Argentina's vibrant capital on return to this mystical region. (BB, D) SA 07 DEC TU 17 DEC 7575 your own. This evening, join your Travel Director Hotel: Kosten Aike SA 06 APR TU 16 APR 7395 TRAVEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, FROM THE FLAMBOYANT CAPITAL OF BUENOS AIRES TO THE LAND OF and fellow expeditioners for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: InterContinental LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION GIANTS, ROAMING SOLITARY STEPPES, THE RUGGED ANDES MOUNTAINSCAPE AND PRISTINELY BEAUTIFUL Single Supplement (add to price above): C$2150 p.p. Buenos Aires 6 The day is dedicated to a deep exploration of the GLACIAL LAKES. striking UNESCO-listed Los Glaciares National BUENOS AIRES SIGHTSEEING Walk in the Park. Touring with a Local Specialist, you'll come 2 footsteps of the porteños on your exploration of face-to-face with its arctic blue and white glaciers Young traveler discount: the exquisite sights of the "Paris of South that are fed by the massive South Patagonian Ice SAVE C$682 America”. Wind your way through the city, past Field, milky colored glacial lakes and towering the grand pink Casa Rosada, bold and bright La snowcapped peaks. Discover the magnifi cent Multiple trip discount: Boca and the streets of San Telmo. View the Perito Moreno Glacier, which towers above the icy SAVE C$171 ornate Teatro Colon and pay homage to Eva waters of Lake Argentino. You could perhaps EARLY BIRD (Evita) Peron in the fi nal resting place of Buenos witness massive igloo icebergs plunging into the SAVINGS Aires' most noteworthy residents, Recoleta lake with thunderous force. Experience the Triple room discount: Cemetery. Embrace Argentinian culture at a Be My rugged solitude of the windswept steppe and the SAVE C$95 p.p.
Guest dinner this evening as you 'Connect with quiet southern beach forests, before heading SAVE Locals', joining a local family in Palermo Soho back to El Calafate for an evening spent at leisure. Past guests: p.p who'll share their homemade family recipes, the Consider indulging all your senses savoring the C$682 Unlock VIP benefi ts secrets of kneading bread and the art of the town's famous Patagonian lamb paired with a passionate Tango. (BB, DW, ) delectable glass of Argentina's Malbec, or pop into the Yeti Ice Bar for a chilly encounter that will warm your polar heart. (BB) BUENOS AIRES – TIERRA DEL FUEGO MORE ABOUT YOUR 3 NATIONAL PARK – USHUAIA (2 NIGHTS) An Trip expedition through the extraordinary landscapes EL CALAFATE – TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL * All prices are per person, double share. of Patagonia begins today as you fl y to the world's 7 PARK (2 NIGHTS) The Patagonian Steppes give southernmost city, Ushuaia. On arrival, explore way to the granite spires of Paine, otherwise Guaranteed Room Share is not available on the dramatic landscapes of Tierra del Fuego known as Cleopatra's Needles, the main features this trip. National Park, Argentinian's southern-most of the UNESCO-listed Torres del Paine National national park on the border of Chile. Join a Local Park. We'll join a Local Specialist to delve behind Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your Specialist to delve deep into its natural splendor. the scenes of this extraordinary frontier land that Travel Director and Driver, C$176 per person. Admire its beautiful waterfalls, the mighty Martial few have explored. Connect with the inspiring Glacier, forests and snow-capped mountains in natural landscape, celebrating one of the world's P a s s p o r t: G u e s t p a s s p o r t i n f o r m a t i o n f o r fl i g h t s which the wildlife of this area fi nd sanctuary. Keep is required at time of fi nal payment. a keen eye out for red foxes, condors, eagles and Land and Intra Air: prices include economy beavers. Come face to face with the biological richness of Tierra del Fuego Island and its air and air-related charges for fl ights between incredible scenic beauty, enjoying views over the Buenos Aires-Ushuaia, Ushuaia-El Calafate and Beagle Channel at Ensenada Bay, the glacial Punta Arenas-Santiago, and require purchase waters of Roca Lake and the deep Bay of Lapataia of round-trip air travel on LATAM between your Bay. This evening, dinner is served at your hotel gateway city and the itinerary's start and end on the Beagle Channel, so named for the famous gateway cities (ticket number required). If fl ying HMS Beagle on which Charles Darwin once sailed with another airline between your gateway the southern seas and saw glaciers for the fi rst city and the itinerary's start and end gateway time. (CB, D) Hotel: Los Yamanas cities, the above prices will be higher. Prices are accurate as of 1 May 2018. For up-to-date USHUAIA This morning, join a Local Specialist information, visit trafalgar.com . 4 and your fellow travelers for a tour of Ushuaia including a visit to the Museo Maritimo y Del TRIP CODE: LPAT Presidio, where you'll explore the history of the Prison at the End of the World and learn about the famous prisoners who were incarcerated there.
Later, delve into its history as a former penal TRAFALGAR EXTEND YOUR SOUTH AMERICA colony and missionary base on your own, or Tip Vacation consider joining an optional cruise excursion on the Beagle Channel focusing on the scenic "Step outside aft er dinner. Chile is Customize your vacation by adding a 3 Day archipelago, wildlife and history. Learn about the noted as an astronomer's paradise and great shipwrecks of the region, as well as the you will be in one of the best places on Easter Island post-extension. See page 46 for dogged determination of the fi rst European earth to see into the night skies. You do more information. explorers, who in the 19th century navigated this not need a telescope, just bring your inhospitable region which has since had a imagination. Spend time in one spot turbulent history. Consider taking a longer looking up… the longer you look, the excursion that includes views of lazy colonies of more you see." sea lions and Magellanic penguins, which Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan fi rst saw Alan Cook, in the early 16th century. (BB) Manager, Latin America
USHUAIA – EL CALAFATE (2 NIGHTS) Leave the 5 “end of the world” and fl y to El Calafate on the shores of Lake Argentino, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park with its spectacular Perito
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King Penguins
last true wilderness areas. Wander past anchors the southeastern extreme of the Paine PUERTO NATALES – PUNTA ARENAS – cascading waterfalls, roaring creeks, shimmering Massif. Wander past pebbled beaches, rugged 11 DEPART SANTIAGO Depart this morning for the lakes and jagged mountain spires. Your steppe landscapes and Andes shrublands on peninsula town of Punta Arenas to board your aft ernoon in the park will feature the Torres your journey. Aft er lunch, visit the Milodon Cave, fl ight to Santiago International Airport, where towers seen from the eastern region. Observe where evidence of a giant prehistoric ground your Patagonia adventure ends or extend your cyanobacteria with stromatolites formations at sloth was found by German Explorer Hermann vacation with an extension to Easter Island. (BB) the Laguna Amarga caldera before stopping at Eberhard. There is also evidence of prehistoric Airport arrival will be at 8 p.m., please be Blue Lagoon on the Perito Moreno glacier with its human habitation within Cueva del Milodón, aware when booking your onward fl ights. distinct cerulean blue waters. Dinner with wine dating back as early as 6000 BC. Your base is the awaits at your hotel. colorful fi shing town of Pueto Natales on the (BB, L, DW) Hotel: Hosteria Las Torres Seno Ùltima Esperanza where one of Trafalgar's Stays with Stories is your home-away-from- home for the next two nights. This warm, TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK ecologically sound building, set against the 8 SIGHTSEEING Continue your in-depth backdrop of Patagonian steppes that lead up to exploration of Torres Del Paine, venturing deep the mountainscape beyond, lets the rugged into the heart of the park with a Local Specialist. TRIP outdoors Patagonian landscape inside. Embark on a short hike to see natural landmarks Highlights (BB, L, ) Hotel: Remota Patagonia Lodge up close and view stunning landscapes from scenic outlooks especially chosen to showcase Here’s just a sample of the many special the surrounding beauty of the area. See Puente 10 PUERTO NATALES, BALMACEDA AND handcraft ed Trafalgar highlights included in Negro (Black Bridge) crossing the Paine River, SERRANO GLACIERS EXCURSION Today's your trip. Nordenskjöld Lookout, Sarmiento Lookout, Lake exploration takes you by boat up the Rio Pehoé and Salto Grande waterfall. Aft er enjoying Serrano, passing the Southern Icefi eld (Campo an alfresco gourmet box lunch, join a narrated de Hielo Sur) toward the icy turquoise sheets of CONNECT WITH LOCALS boat trip across the length of the lake to the Serrano Glacier. Take some time with a Local imposing Grey Glacier, which tumbles down from Specialist to explore the impressive glacier with a Dine at the home of a local family in the the massive Southern Patagonia Ice Field. This hike through unspoiled, cool rainforest trendy Palermo Soho neighborhood. (Day 2) evening is yours to relax and enjoy dinner with landscapes to Seno Ultima Esperanza ("Fjord of wine served at the hotel. (BB, L, DW) the Last Hope") where you will see the rest of the Southern Patagonian Icefi eld. Continue through STAYS WITH STORIES the fjord by boat with views of the Balmaceda TORRES DEL PAINE – PUERTO NATALES Glacier and Serrano Glaciers in the background. 9 (2 NIGHTS) Follow your Local Specialist on the Enjoy modern accommodation in perfect This evening, join your Travel Director and new famous “W” Trail that stretches from the harmony with the natural environment of friends for a Farewell Dinner and toast to an northern shores of Lake Nordenskjöld, named unforgettable expedition to the ends of the Puerto Natales. (Day 9) aft er a Scandinavian explorer who probed much earth. (BB, L, FD) of the region in the early 20th century. Head to the snowcapped Monte Almirante Nieto, which
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LPAT.indd 3 25/06/2018 12:40 ANTARCTICA PENINSULA CRUISE – Cruise & Rail LAND OF PENGUINS AND ICEBERGS 12 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 29 MEALS | FROM C$14550 pp *
SLICE THROUGH THE ICY WATERS OF DRAKES PASSAGE TO A VAST WILDERNESS THAT LIES BEYOND THE REALM OF MAN – AN EPIC JOURNEY THROUGH THE SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS AND ANTARCTIC PENINSULA.
Weddell Seal pup
YOUR DAY Vacation YOUR VACATION Planner ARRIVE USHUAIA Welcome to Ushuaia, your slide down snowy slopes and kayak through 1 Start End Double Single gateway to Antarctica. Upon arrival you will the icy waters in search of whales and Ushuaia Ushuaia Share* Supplement be met and escorted to your hotel. The rest of penguins. Spend your days cruising past the day is free to explore on your own terms. protected bays and glacial peaks, weaving in x SU 08 DEC TH 19 DEC 14995 10250 Hotel: Arakur Spa Hotel and out this untouched island chain – a x WE 18 FEB SU 29 DEC 18525 12725 journey fi lled with “pinch me moments”. 2020 SOUTH AMERICA & ANTARCTICA AMERICA SOUTH Aft er a (BB, L, D) 3 SU 26 JAN TH 06 FEB 17350 11895 2 BOARD M/V SEA SPIRIT (10 NIGHTS) leisurely morning, transfer to your luxury 4 SA 15 FEB WE 26 FEB 14550 9925 expedition ship, the m/v Sea Spirit. This DRAKE PASSAGE We leave the dramatic polar evening, you'll set sail through the Beagle 10|11 landscape behind, returning via Drake x Classic Suite Channel, so named for the ship that charted Passage to Ushuaia. Spend your days on the rugged southern coastline of South board discovering further insights about the 3 Main Deck Suite America in the early 19th century. (D) Antarctic and enjoy a Farewell Dinner with 4 Superior Suite Hotel: m/v Sea Spirit new friends. (BB, L, D)
DRAKE PASSAGE We leave Cape Horn and DISEMBARK USHUAIA Aft er breakfast, we 3|4 12 islands of Tierra del Fuego behind us, bound disembark and take a transfer to the airport or MORE ABOUT YOUR for the swirling convergence of the Atlantic, consider extending your stay in Ushuaia. (BB) Trip Pacifi c and Southern oceans. (BB, L, D) Airport arrival will be at noon; please be aware when booking fl ights. * All prices are per person, double share. SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS AND 5|9 ANTARCTICA PENINSULA Immerse yourself in This land and cruise experience to Antarctica is the incomparably beautiful landscapes of the off ered on an independent basis. South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Cruise Taxes and Gratuities: price includes Peninsula. Stretch your sea legs, embarking all taxes and US$250 gratuities to shipboard on Zodiac excursions to experience this personnel and cruise guides. wilderness fi rst hand. Watch the sun glisten on Guaranteed Room Share is not available on the golden furs of seals lazing on ice fl oes, this trip. TRIP CODE: LFRZ
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EXTEND PERUVIAN AMAZON BRAZILIAN AMAZON 5 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 10 MEALS | FROM C$1325 pp * 4 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 7 MEALS | FROM C$1495 pp *
DELVE INTO THE DEPTHS OF PERU'S AMAZON IN SEARCH OF MYTHICAL TRIBES AND A MYRIAD OF ENCHANTING GLIDE UPSTREAM THROUGH RAINFORESTS IN SEARCH OF LONE TAPIRS, GRUNTING CAPYBARAS AND THE CREATURES—SCARLET MACAWS, HOWLER MONKEYS AND STEALTHY JAGUARS THAT WILL SHARE A GLIMPSE GIANT ANACONDA. WITNESS THE RIO NEGRO MERGE SPECTACULARLY WITH THE PALE SANDY WATERS OF THE INTO THEIR MILLION-YEAR-OLD RAINFOREST HOME. SOLIMÕES—A MEETING OF WATERS THAT CREATES THE MIGHTY AMAZON.
Macaws, Peruvian Amazon Apricot-of-monkey plant, Brazilian Amazon
YOUR YOUR VACATION Planner YOUR YOUR VACATION Planner DAY Vacation DAY Vacation Departures on or Double Triple Room Double Triple Room between Share* Discount Departures on or between Share* Discount This locally hosted pre-itinerary extension is only available in conjunction with: Highlights This locally hosted pre and post-itinerary extension is only available in conjunction with: of Peru (pages 22-23); In the Footsteps of the Incas (pages 24-26); Land of the Incas 7 01 SEP 18 TO 31 DEC 18 1375 50 7 01 SEP 18 TO 31 DEC 18 1875 25 (pages 27-29) and Icons of South America (pages 37-39). 2019 Impressions of South America (pages 31-31); South America Landscapes (pages 32-33); South 2019 01 JAN 19 TO 31 DEC 19 1325 50 America Revealed (pages 34-36) and Icons of South America (pages 37-39). 01 JAN 19 TO 31 DEC 19 1495 25
On arrival in Lima, you'll be Single Supplement (add to price above): C$350 p.p. Single Supplement (add to price above): C$395 p.p. ARRIVE LIMA CORTO MALTES AMAZONIA – PUERTO AMAZON – MANAUS – RIO DE JANEIRO 1 escorted to your airport hotel and enjoy the 5 ARRIVE MANAUS Fly to Manaus (not Exceptions 10 Nov 18 to 31 Dec 18 : C$250 p.p. MALDONADO – LIMA This morning, embark 4 Visit Monkey Forest, a rehabilitation center day to explore the sights of this colonial on an excursion to a popular feeding area for 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per 1 included in vacation price on pre-trip the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and wildlife refuge. Then return to Manaus 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per the 2018 capital on your terms. Hotel: Wyndham multi-colored parrots. Aft er breakfast, we extension) where you'll gain insights into the and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time Airport for your fl ight to Rio de Janeiro where brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions Costa del Sol Lima Airport head back to Puerto Maldonado for our fl ight city's golden age during a city tour to the may vary. Please inquire at the time of booking. of booking. iconic Palacio Rio Negro, the fl oating harbor you will join your guided vacation on Day 1. to Lima, where we'll join our guided vacation Guests joining from Icons of South America and vibrant Mercado Municipal. LIMA – PUERTO MALDONADO – CORTO on Day 1. (FB) or South America Landscapes will end their Hotel: Quality Hotel Manaus 2 MALTES AMAZONIA (3 NIGHTS) This vacation at Manaus Airport for their fl ight MORE ABOUT YOUR morning, we fl y to Puerto Maldonado and MORE ABOUT YOUR home (not included in trip price on post-trip Trip embark on a journey on the Madre de Rios Trip 2 MANAUS – AMAZON ECOPARK JUNGLE extension) . (FB) Airport arrival will be at River to our jungle lodge. Join an expert LODGE (2 NIGHTS) See the murky waters of 11 a.m., please be aware when booking * All prices are per person, double share. guide for insights into the forest, then keep a * All prices are per person, double share. the Rio Negro merge with the brown water of your fl ights. keen eye out for shy caiman during a the Solimoes, then consider an optional G u a r a n t e e d R o o m S h a r e i s n o t a v a i l a b l e o n L a n d a n d I n t r a - A i r : A b o v e p r i c e s i n c l u d e e c o n o m y pre-dinner boat expedition. (FB, L, D) canoe trip down a smaller tributary. Later, this trip. air and air-related charges for the fl ights Lima- Hotel: Corto Maltes Amazonia we transfer to our lodge on the banks of the Please note: When booking this as a pre-extension Puerto Maldonado and Puerto Maldonado- Rio Taruma. (FB, L, D) Hotel: Amazon we recommend you purchase an extra night in Lima , require purchase of Highlights of Peru; ECOPARK Jungle Lodge Manaus on arrival if your fl ight arrives during the AMAZON EXPLORATION A short boat ride Land of the Incas; In the Footsteps of the Incas 3 takes us into the Tambopata Candamo early morning hours to ensure your hotel room is or Icons of South America and require purchase National Reserve where we'll hike through AMAZON EXPLORATION Embark on a available for immediate occupancy. of round-trip air travel on LATAM between your the thick jungle. Arrive at Sandoval Lake, 3 guided walk, keeping a keen eye out for shy gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end L a n d a n d I n t r a A i r: A b o v e p r i c e s i n c l u d e e c o n o m y a i r where you may spot a wide variety of birds, capybara or the giant anaconda. Next, we'll and air-related charges for fl ights between Manaus- monkeys, giant river otters, black caimans gateway cities (ticket number required). If fl ying immerse ourselves in the culture, rituals and Rio de Janeiro (pre-extension) or Rio de Janeiro- and the elusive anaconda. (FB, L, D) with another airline between your gateway city heritage of the native Amazonians before and the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities, dinner at our lodge. (FB, L, D) Manaus (post-extension), and require purchase of the above prices will be higher. Prices are accurate the Impressions of South America, Best of South Immerse yourself AMAZON EXPLORATION as of 1 May 2018. For up-to-date information, visit America, South America Revealed, South America 4 in local culture with members of the Ese'eja t r a f a l g a r . c o m. Landscapes, Icons of South America or Cultures and tribe and visit a local farm to learn about Contrasts of South America vacation and require G u a r a n t e e d R o o m S h a r e i s n o t a v a i l a b l e o n traditional Amazonian agriculture. (FB, L, D) purchase of round-trip air travel on LATAM between this trip. your gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end TRIP CODE: LPERU gateway cities (ticket number required). If fl ying with another airline between your gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities, the above WR Welcome Reception L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Dive Into Culture WR Welcome Reception L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Dive Into Culture prices will be higher. Prices are accurate as of 1 May BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories 2018. For up-to-date information, visit trafalgar.com . FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal YC Your Choice Dining Connect With Locals FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal YC Your Choice Dining Connect With Locals TRIP CODE: LBRAZ 44
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EXTEND PERUVIAN AMAZON BRAZILIAN AMAZON 5 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 10 MEALS | FROM $925 pp * 4 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 7 MEALS | FROM C$1495 pp *
DELVE INTO THE DEPTHS OF PERU'S AMAZON IN SEARCH OF MYTHICAL TRIBES AND A MYRIAD OF ENCHANTING GLIDE UPSTREAM THROUGH RAINFORESTS IN SEARCH OF LONE TAPIRS, GRUNTING CAPYBARAS AND THE CREATURES—SCARLET MACAWS, HOWLER MONKEYS AND STEALTHY JAGUARS THAT WILL SHARE A GLIMPSE GIANT ANACONDA. WITNESS THE RIO NEGRO MERGE SPECTACULARLY WITH THE PALE SANDY WATERS OF THE INTO THEIR MILLION-YEAR-OLD RAINFOREST HOME. SOLIMÕES—A MEETING OF WATERS THAT CREATES THE MIGHTY AMAZON.
Macaws, Peruvian Amazon Apricot-of-monkey plant, Brazilian Amazon
YOUR YOUR VACATION Planner YOUR YOUR VACATION Planner DAY Vacation DAY Vacation Departures on or Double Triple Room Double Triple Room between Share* Discount Departures on or between Share* Discount This locally hosted pre-itinerary extension is only available in conjunction with: Highlights This locally hosted pre and post-itinerary extension is only available in conjunction with: of Peru (pages 22-23); In the Footsteps of the Incas (pages 24-26); Land of the Incas 7 01 SEP 18 TO 31 DEC 18 925 50 7 01 SEP 18 TO 31 DEC 18 1875 25 (pages 27-29) and Icons of South America (pages 37-39). 2019 Impressions of South America (pages 31-31); South America Landscapes (pages 32-33); South 2019 01 JAN 19 TO 31 DEC 19 950 50 America Revealed (pages 34-36) and Icons of South America (pages 37-39). 01 JAN 19 TO 31 DEC 19 1495 25
On arrival in Lima, you'll be Single Supplement (add to price above): $250 p.p. Single Supplement (add to price above): C$395 p.p. ARRIVE LIMA CORTO MALTES AMAZONIA – PUERTO AMAZON – MANAUS – RIO DE JANEIRO 1 escorted to your airport hotel and enjoy the 5 ARRIVE MANAUS Fly to Manaus (not Exceptions 10 Nov 18 to 31 Dec 18 : C$250 p.p. MALDONADO – LIMA This morning, embark 4 Visit Monkey Forest, a rehabilitation center day to explore the sights of this colonial on an excursion to a popular feeding area for 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per 1 included in vacation price on pre-trip the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and wildlife refuge. Then return to Manaus 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per the 2018 capital on your terms. Hotel: Wyndham multi-colored parrots. Aft er breakfast, we extension) where you'll gain insights into the and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time Airport for your fl ight to Rio de Janeiro where brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions Costa del Sol Lima Airport head back to Puerto Maldonado for our fl ight city's golden age during a city tour to the may vary. Please inquire at the time of booking. of booking. iconic Palacio Rio Negro, the fl oating harbor you will join your guided vacation on Day 1. to Lima, where we'll join our guided vacation Guests joining from Icons of South America and vibrant Mercado Municipal. LIMA – PUERTO MALDONADO – CORTO on Day 1. (FB) or South America Landscapes will end their Hotel: Quality Hotel Manaus 2 MALTES AMAZONIA (3 NIGHTS) This vacation at Manaus Airport for their fl ight MORE ABOUT YOUR morning, we fl y to Puerto Maldonado and MORE ABOUT YOUR home (not included in trip price on post-trip Trip embark on a journey on the Madre de Rios Trip 2 MANAUS – AMAZON ECOPARK JUNGLE extension) . (FB) Airport arrival will be at River to our jungle lodge. Join an expert LODGE (2 NIGHTS) See the murky waters of 11 a.m., please be aware when booking * All prices are per person, double share. guide for insights into the forest, then keep a * All prices are per person, double share. the Rio Negro merge with the brown water of your fl ights. keen eye out for shy caiman during a the Solimoes, then consider an optional G u a r a n t e e d R o o m S h a r e i s n o t a v a i l a b l e o n L a n d a n d I n t r a - A i r : A b o v e p r i c e s i n c l u d e e c o n o m y pre-dinner boat expedition. (FB, L, D) canoe trip down a smaller tributary. Later, this trip. air and air-related charges for the fl ights Lima- Hotel: Corto Maltes Amazonia we transfer to our lodge on the banks of the Please note: When booking this as a pre-extension Puerto Maldonado and Puerto Maldonado- Rio Taruma. (FB, L, D) Hotel: Amazon we recommend you purchase an extra night in EXTENSIONS Lima , require purchase of Highlights of Peru; ECOPARK Jungle Lodge Manaus on arrival if your fl ight arrives during the AMAZON EXPLORATION A short boat ride Land of the Incas; In the Footsteps of the Incas 3 takes us into the Tambopata Candamo early morning hours to ensure your hotel room is or Icons of South America and require purchase National Reserve where we'll hike through AMAZON EXPLORATION Embark on a available for immediate occupancy. of round-trip air travel on LATAM between your the thick jungle. Arrive at Sandoval Lake, 3 guided walk, keeping a keen eye out for shy gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end L a n d a n d I n t r a A i r: A b o v e p r i c e s i n c l u d e e c o n o m y a i r where you may spot a wide variety of birds, capybara or the giant anaconda. Next, we'll and air-related charges for fl ights between Manaus- monkeys, giant river otters, black caimans gateway cities (ticket number required). If fl ying immerse ourselves in the culture, rituals and Rio de Janeiro (pre-extension) or Rio de Janeiro- and the elusive anaconda. (FB, L, D) with another airline between your gateway city heritage of the native Amazonians before and the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities, dinner at our lodge. (FB, L, D) Manaus (post-extension), and require purchase of the above prices will be higher. Prices are accurate the Impressions of South America, Best of South Immerse yourself AMAZON EXPLORATION as of 1 May 2018. For up-to-date information, visit America, South America Revealed, South America 4 in local culture with members of the Ese'eja t r a f a l g a r . c o m. Landscapes, Icons of South America or Cultures and tribe and visit a local farm to learn about Contrasts of South America vacation and require G u a r a n t e e d R o o m S h a r e i s n o t a v a i l a b l e o n traditional Amazonian agriculture. (FB, L, D) purchase of round-trip air travel on LATAM between this trip. your gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end TRIP CODE: LPERU gateway cities (ticket number required). If fl ying with another airline between your gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities, the above WR Welcome Reception L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Dive Into Culture WR Welcome Reception L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Dive Into Culture prices will be higher. Prices are accurate as of 1 May BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories 2018. For up-to-date information, visit trafalgar.com . FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal YC Your Choice Dining Connect With Locals FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal YC Your Choice Dining Connect With Locals TRIP CODE: LBRAZ 45
44-45.indd 2 25/06/2018 13:05 EASTER ISLAND 3 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 3 MEALS | FROM C$1295 pp *
SURRENDER TO THE MAGNETIC ALLURE OF THE MOAI STATUES THAT STAND WATCH OVER EASTER ISLAND AND ARE A TESTAMENT TO THE MYSTERIOUS RAPA NUI PEOPLE WHO CALLED THIS REMOTE, TEMPESTUOUS PACIFIC ISLAND HOME.
Moai statues
YOUR YOUR VACATION Planner DAY Vacation TRIP CODE: LEASA This locally hosted, and private for Trafalgar, post-itinerary extension (LEASL) is available in conjunction with Highlights of Peru (pages 22-23); In the Footsteps of the Incas (pages 24-26); Departures on or Double Triple Room between Share* Discount LIMA – QUITO (2 NIGHTS) Fly to Quito where you will be greeted at the airport and Land of the Incas (pages 27-29); South America Revealed (pages 34-36); Wonders of Patagonia (pages 1 taken to your hotel. Hotel: Hilton Colon Quito 40-42); or as a pre-itinerary extension (LEASA) with South American Landscapes (pages 32-33). ◆ 01 SEP 18 TO 31 DEC 18 1475 – 2019 01 JAN 19 TO 31 DEC 19 1350 95 QUITO SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Visit the historical centre of Quito, the fi rst place ARRIVE EASTER ISLAND (2 NIGHTS) Delve 2 in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (FB) MORE ABOUT YOUR Single Supplement (add to price above): C$575 p.p. 1 into the ancient culture of the Rapa Nui Trip during a visit to Ahu Akivi to view its seven ◆ Crossovers: These departures will operate as per ARRIVE BALTRA ISLAND – BOARD EXPEDITION VESSEL (3 NIGHTS) On arrival at Baltra Moai statues. Continue to ancient Ahu Hanga 3 * All prices are per person, double share. the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and airport, transfer to the M/V Galapagos Legend. Sail to Bartolomé Island, hiking to its Poukura, then visit the Puna Pau quarry with inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of summit for soul-stirring views, then snorkel in the midst of Galapagos penguins. its red scoria stone. Hotel: Taha Tai P l e a s e N o t e : D u e t o fl i g h t s c h e d u l e , a n a d d i t i o n a l booking. (FB, L, D) Hotel: M/V Galapagos Legend complimentary overnight in Santiago for either EASTER ISLAND SIGHTSEEING Embark on a pre or post extensions is required and is included TRIP CODE: LEASL SOUTH PLAZA ISLET – NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND Our fi rst destination today is South 2 privately guided excursion to the southern in your trip. The hotel in Santiago will be the Departures on or Double Triple Room 4 Plaza Island, home to the famed Galapagos sea lions. Next is North Seymour Island, coast and witness the perfectly preserved Ahu Holiday Inn Santiago Airport except on the South between Share* Discount where the resident sea lions and marine iguanas sun themselves. (FB, L, D) Hotel: M/V Galapagos Legend Vaihu. Proceed to Rano Raraku, a quarry of America Landscapes, the hotel in Santiago will be ◆ 01 SEP 18 TO 31 DEC 18 1450 – almost 900 stone statues. Visit Ahu Tongariki, the InterContinental Santiago. 2019 then continue to the eastern coast to see Paro Please Note: Air is not included in the prices listed. 01 JAN 19 TO 31 DEC 19 1295 25 SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND Journey to Pitt Point this morning, ascending to a high point Moai, the largest moai statue ever erected. 5 Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent to on the steep volcanic tuff hill. See Cerro Brujo's coral sand beach, where we connect Travel to the scenic Anakena beach. (CB, L) with the resident sea lions or snorkel in the shadow of Witch's Hill. (FB, L, D) inquire about fl ight arrangements to and from Single Supplement (add to price above): C$495 p.p. Hotel: M/V Galapagos Legend Easter Island. Exceptions 01 Sep 18 to 31 Dec 18: C$525 p.p. EASTER ISLAND SIGHTSEEING – DEPART Guaranteed Room Share is not available on 3 EASTER ISLAND Join a private excursion up ◆ Crossovers: These departures will operate as per DEPART SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND Enjoy a fi rst-hand encounter with the giant tortoises the extinct Rano Kau volcano. Drive to the this trip. the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels 6 of La Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado, a tortoise reserve that protects the island's ceremonial village of Orongo where you'll see and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time tortoise population. Your Galapagos exhibition at its end, transfer to San Cristobal spectacular petroglyphs. Later, we'll catch a of booking. Airport for your fl ight to Guayaquil. (FB) Airport arrival time in Guayaquil will be at glimpse of the three islets of Motu Nui, Motu 5 p.m.; please be aware when booking your fl ights. Iti and Motu Kao Kao. Then it's on to Ahu Vinapu for further evidence of the pre-Incan architectural infl uence. Our fi nal stop is at the Ana Kai Tangata to view the ornate cave paintings. Return to your hotel before being transferred to the airport this aft ernoon. (CB) Airport arrival is at 12 p.m., please be aware when booking your fl ights.
WR Welcome Reception L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Dive Into Culture BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal YC Your Choice Dining Connect With Locals 46
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EXTEND EASTER ISLAND GALAPAGOS LEGEND CRUISES 3 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 3 MEALS | FROM C$1295 pp * 6 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 11 MEALS | FROM C$5425 pp *
SURRENDER TO THE MAGNETIC ALLURE OF THE MOAI STATUES THAT STAND WATCH OVER EASTER ISLAND AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE NATURAL SPLENDOR OF DARWIN’S GALAPAGOS. WALK AMONG GIANT TORTOISES ARE A TESTAMENT TO THE MYSTERIOUS RAPA NUI PEOPLE WHO CALLED THIS REMOTE, TEMPESTUOUS PACIFIC AND SWIM WITH TURTLES, SEA LIONS AND MANTA RAYS—DISCOVERING ANOTHER WORLD IN WAYS YOU COULD ISLAND HOME. NEVER IMAGINE.
Moai statues Galapagos Tortoise
These locally hosted post-itinerary cruises are available in conjunction with Highlights of Peru (pages 22-23); Land of the Incas (pages 27-29) and South America Revealed YOUR YOUR VACATION Planner (pages 34-36). DAY Vacation EAST CRUISE TRIP CODE: LGCE NORTH CENTRAL CRUISE TRIP CODE: LGCN TRIP CODE: LEASA This locally hosted, and private for Trafalgar, post-itinerary extension (LEASL) is available in conjunction with Highlights of Peru (pages 22-23); In the Footsteps of the Incas (pages 24-26); Departures on or Double Triple Room between Share* Discount LIMA – QUITO (2 NIGHTS) Fly to Quito where you will be greeted at the airport and LIMA – QUITO (2 NIGHTS) Fly to Quito where you will be greeted at the airport and Land of the Incas (pages 27-29); South America Revealed (pages 34-36); Wonders of Patagonia (pages 1 taken to your hotel. Hotel: Hilton Colon Quito 1 taken to your hotel. Hotel: Hilton Colon Quito 40-42); or as a pre-itinerary extension (LEASA) with South American Landscapes (pages 32-33). ◆ 01 SEP 18 TO 31 DEC 18 1475 – 2019 01 JAN 19 TO 31 DEC 19 1350 95 QUITO SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Visit the historical centre of Quito, the fi rst place QUITO SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Visit the historical centre of Quito, the fi rst place ARRIVE EASTER ISLAND (2 NIGHTS) Delve 2 in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (FB) 2 in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (FB) 1 into the ancient culture of the Rapa Nui MORE ABOUT YOUR Single Supplement (add to price above): C$575 p.p. during a visit to Ahu Akivi to view its seven Trip ◆ Crossovers: These departures will operate as per ARRIVE BALTRA ISLAND – BOARD EXPEDITION VESSEL (3 NIGHTS) On arrival at Baltra ARRIVE BALTRA ISLAND – BOARD EXPEDITION VESSEL (3 NIGHTS) On arrival at Baltra Moai statues. Continue to ancient Ahu Hanga 3 * All prices are per person, double share. the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and airport, transfer to the M/V Galapagos Legend. Sail to Bartolomé Island, hiking to its 3 Island Airport, transfer to the M/V Galapagos Legend, which will ferry you to the Poukura, then visit the Puna Pau quarry with inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of summit for soul-stirring views, then snorkel in the midst of Galapagos penguins. Highlands Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz Island, where you'll see the world's largest its red scoria stone. Hotel: Taha Tai P l e a s e N o t e : D u e t o fl i g h t s c h e d u l e , a n a d d i t i o n a l booking. (FB, L, D) Hotel: M/V Galapagos Legend tortoises. (FB, L, D) Hotel: M/V Galapagos Legend complimentary overnight in Santiago for either EASTER ISLAND SIGHTSEEING Embark on a pre or post extensions is required and is included TRIP CODE: LEASL SOUTH PLAZA ISLET – NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND Our fi rst destination today is South EL BARRANCO – PRINCE PHILIP’S STEPS Visit to Genovese Island today, climbing up the 2 privately guided excursion to the southern in your trip. The hotel in Santiago will be the Departures on or Double Triple Room 4 Plaza Island, home to the famed Galapagos sea lions. Next is North Seymour Island, 4 rocky Prince Phillip Steps in search of wildlife, walk to expansive lava fi eld, then coast and witness the perfectly preserved Ahu Holiday Inn Santiago Airport except on the South between Share* Discount where the resident sea lions and marine iguanas sun themselves. (FB, L, D) Hotel: M/V continue to Darwin Bay. (FB, L, D) Hotel: M/V Galapagos Legend Galapagos Legend Vaihu. Proceed to Rano Raraku, a quarry of America Landscapes, the hotel in Santiago will be ◆ 01 SEP 18 TO 31 DEC 18 1450 – almost 900 stone statues. Visit Ahu Tongariki, the InterContinental Santiago. 2019 SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – SANTA FE ISLAND The marine iguanas of Santa Cruz view our then continue to the eastern coast to see Paro Please Note: Air is not included in the prices listed. 01 JAN 19 TO 31 DEC 19 1295 25 SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND Journey to Pitt Point this morning, ascending to a high point 5 arrival with indiff erence as we arrive. See the shallow lake where fl amingos come to Moai, the largest moai statue ever erected. 5 Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent to on the steep volcanic tuff hill. See Cerro Brujo's coral sand beach, where we connect feed. Arriving Santa Fe island later, enjoy a snorkel amongst sea lions, turtles, reef Travel to the scenic Anakena beach. (CB, L) with the resident sea lions or snorkel in the shadow of Witch's Hill. (FB, L, D) inquire about fl ight arrangements to and from Single Supplement (add to price above): C$495 p.p. sharks and spotted eagle rays. (FB, L, D) Hotel: M/V Galapagos Legend Hotel: M/V Galapagos Legend Easter Island. Exceptions 01 Sep 18 to 31 Dec 18: C$525 p.p. EXTENSIONS EASTER ISLAND SIGHTSEEING – DEPART Guaranteed Room Share is not available on DEPART SANTA CRUZ ISLAND Our fi nal stop is Bachas Beach, a great place to swim, 3 EASTER ISLAND Join a private excursion up ◆ Crossovers: These departures will operate as per DEPART SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND Enjoy a fi rst-hand encounter with the giant tortoises 6 walk along the shore or visit the lagoon. Transfer to Baltra Airport for your fl ight to this trip. the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels the extinct Rano Kau volcano. Drive to the 6 of La Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado, a tortoise reserve that protects the island's Guayaquil. (FB) Airport arrival time in Guayaquil will be at 2 p.m.; please be aware and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time ceremonial village of Orongo where you'll see tortoise population. Your Galapagos exhibition at its end, transfer to San Cristobal when booking your fl ights. spectacular petroglyphs. Later, we'll catch a of booking. Airport for your fl ight to Guayaquil. (FB) Airport arrival time in Guayaquil will be at glimpse of the three islets of Motu Nui, Motu 5 p.m.; please be aware when booking your fl ights. Iti and Motu Kao Kao. Then it's on to Ahu Vinapu for further evidence of the pre-Incan Double Double architectural infl uence. Our fi nal stop is at the Departures on or between Share* Single Supp Departures on or between Share* Single Supp Ana Kai Tangata to view the ornate cave 5425 3825 5425 3825 paintings. Return to your hotel before being 09 FEB 19 TO 19 DEC 19 16 FEB 19 TO 26 DEC 19 transferred to the airport this aft ernoon. (CB) * All prices are per person, Double share. Airport arrival is at 12 p.m., please be aware when booking your fl ights. Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip. Above prices include: Galapagos National Park Fee: US$100 per adult (US$50 per child under 11); Galapagos Transit Control Card: US$20 per person. Taxes and gratuities to shipboard personnel and cruise guides. Land and Intra Air: Above prices include economy air and air-related charges for fl ights between Lima-Quito, Quito-Galapagos and Galapagos-Guayaquil , require purchase of Dive Into Culture WR Welcome Reception L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Highlights of Peru, Land of the Incas or South America Revealed holiday and require purchase of round-trip air travel on LATAM between your gateway city and the itinerary’s start BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories and end gateway cities (ticket number required). If fl ying with another airline between your gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities, the above prices will be FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal YC Your Choice Dining Connect With Locals higher. Prices are accurate as of 1 May 2018. For up-to-date information, visit trafalgar.com . 47
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Due responsibility for your own travel decisions. vacation. Itinerary extensions are operated on a locally hosted to government imposed security/ immigration measures, by the Airline. Some airfares including published fares guests under the legal age for alcohol consumption in basis using English-speaking Local Host services. illness, action by any government or other reason. This list is booked by Trafalgar are non-changeable and non- the country being visited. Minors under age 18 traveling WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE illustrative and not a complete list of every item not included. passport and emergency contact information is required for GUIDED VACATION PRICE Meals Meals are included as detailed on itineraries. all guests prior to the release of travel documents. refundable. See ‘Air Cancellation’ Section. to certain foreign countries must be accompanied by both RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS Intra-trip Travel By private motorcoach, trains, cruises, Sightseeing Experiences, entrance fees and an English- It is the guest’s sole responsibility to secure and/or pay • Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel arrangements parents or have a notarized letter of consent signed by the ferries and intra-trip fl ights (see itineraries). speaking Local Specialist (when required) are included as 1. Your guided vacation will be confi rmed after receipt of for any and all visas, affi davits, immunizations, etc. that that you or your party has made outside Trafalgar and parent(s) not traveling. Trafalgar is not responsible for any Air Transportation Not included unless otherwise detailed in the itinerary pages. a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit as detailed are required to be permitted entry into each destination. which are affected by our cancellations. losses if you fail to have appropriate documentation. If the outlined in each itinerary page price panel. Please be Transfers Between airports, hotels, railway stations and in the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table. In some Latin American countries you may be subject to If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your other parent is deceased or the child has only one legal advised that due to transportation security, Airlines will piers are included as indicated on each guided vacation We reserve the right to refuse a booking without giving entry fees and/or departure taxes/ exit fees which will be insurance, you may be able to reclaim these charges from parent, a notarized statement must be obtained as proof. collect the necessary required information from guests. For itinerary. There will be no refund for missed or unused any reason and shall in that event return any deposit collected at the airports upon entry/departure by local your insurer. You or your Travel Agent are responsible to Trafalgar seeks to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable more information please visit: catsa.gc.ca/home. transfers. If you did not purchase your fl ights from Trafalgar, received. If not received within 3 calendar days of government authorities. make the claim to your insurer. travel experience for all guests. Trafalgar welcomes guests booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled. with special needs or disabilities. Please note the following: Guided Vacation By air-conditioned luxury you will need to provide your arrival and departure fl ight At time of printing (see back cover):-Brazil requires visas Illness or Absence Early return expenses are the information to Trafalgar at the time of booking. It is your On certain departures, deposits may be required at time for Australian, US and Canadian Passport holders prior guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence or - Guests must advise Trafalgar, at time of booking, motorcoaches. Please note on some regional vacations of booking to hold seats. smaller motorcoaches without toilet facilities are used. If responsibility to update Trafalgar with any changes to your to departing. early departure from a guided vacation, including but not of any physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodating. Trafalgar will make reasonable due to circumstances beyond our control motorcoaches fl ight schedule to ensure that you receive your transfers. 2. Final payment for your land reservation will be due prior Please note that entry to any country may be refused even if limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or sightseeing. are used otherwise than as advertised, a refund of $10 per Failure to do so may result in missing these services and to departure no later than as detailed in the Summary the required information and travel documents are complete. Trafalgar urges you to purchase travel insurance to cover modifi cations to its policies, practices and procedures no refund shall be due for missed arrival transfers resulting Booking and Cancellation Terms table. Payment in full when necessary, unless doing so will fundamentally alter person will be made. For up-to-date detailed information on travel documents such circumstances. Trafalgar makes no representation or from missing or outdated fl ight information. will be required at time of booking for reservations made guarantees concerning reimbursement, scope of coverage, the nature of the services provided. Toilets may be affected by higher altitude or extreme less than 45/90 days prior to the departure date. and visas, entry/exit taxes and further information on entry weather conditions such as freezing temperatures and for Porterage Luggage handling of one suitcase per person, at and exit requirements please check with your Travel Agent or other aspects of any travel insurance policy or claim. - Guests must ensure they are medically and physically the comfort of those on board the motorcoach the toilets each guided vacation hotel and porter service at airports for 3. Trafalgar reserves the right to cancel the reservation or local consular services. Obtaining and carrying these AIR ARRANGEMENTS able to travel. may have to be closed. In these circumstances, additional intra-air inclusive guided vacations, is included in the price. and impose cancellation charges if any payment is documents is your sole responsibility. Trafalgar bears Reservations/Ticketing When booking a guided - Trafalgar may impose safety requirements. Trafalgar rest breaks will be incorporated into the itinerary. Motor coach Luggage Allowances: Due to limited coach not received as detailed within the Summary Booking no responsibility for such information and will vacation including fl ights, you will be required at the time may exclude an individual from participating in a guided capacity, a single bag is allowed with dimensions not and Cancellation Terms table. Trafalgar will not be not be responsible for advising and/or obtaining of booking to provide us the full name as detailed on the vacation or an activity if the individual’s participation Hotel Accommodation Prices are per person, based responsible for lost land and/or air reservations. on two persons sharing with private bath or shower. Triple exceeding 30”x18”x10” (76x46x25cm) and weight required travel documentation for any guest, or passport, date of birth, passport number, date and place of poses a threat to the health or safety of others. This rooms may be available on selected vacations in limited not exceeding 50 lbs./23kg. Carry-on/hand luggage is 4. Credit Card Bookings: Trafalgar should be advised of for any delays, damages, and/or losses including issue and expiration date for each guest. Some airlines do decision, made solely by Trafalgar, to exclude an numbers. Triple rooms will often feature one foldaway restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” your credit card number when making your reservation missed portions of your vacation related to not allow name corrections and/or itinerary changes. Such individual will be based on an individualized assessment bed plus one double bed. Three adults may fi nd these (30x28x14 cm) to fi t under your coach seat or in the small directly with us. For security purposes, we are required improper documentation or government decisions corrections and/or changes are subject to additional fees, based on reasonable judgment that relies on current rooms small and suitcase space slightly restricted. They are overhead compartment. Carry-ons with telescopic to collect the guest’s credit card billing address, card about entry. schedule changes and/or complete loss of air reservation. medical evidence or on the best available objective generally more suitable for two adults and one child. Quad handles and wheels will not fi t in the overhead expiration date and the customer verifi cation code every Guests will be responsible for any penalties (up to 100% evidence to determine the nature, duration and severity of compartments or under seats and therefore, time a payment is applied. BOOKING CHANGES, the risk, the probability that potential injury will occur and occupancy is based on four people sharing one room with CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS of the airfare) charged by the airlines for name corrections cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage. Carry-on/ 5. Any special meal requirements, including allergies, must whether reasonable modifi cations of policies, practices or two beds and may be used only for two adults and two Booking Changes A fee of $35 or more per person, per and itinerary changes. A service fee of $50 per person children aged 17 or younger. Quad rooms are only available hand luggage handling is the responsibility of each guest be provided at time of booking and are received on a will be charged for name corrections and any additional procedures will mitigate the risk. No refunds will be given and must be taken on and off the coach by you each day of REQUEST basis only. Trafalgar cannot assure special change plus any further cost we incur, will be charged for if the decision is made to exclude a guest. on Family Experiences with a limit of 2 adults in that room. any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the penalties/or charges imposed by the airlines. Prior to your Accommodation is typically based on two-bedded rooms with the guided vacation. meal requests will be fulfi lled and does not assume booking and paying your air travel, all prices and itineraries - Trafalgar does not provide personal devices (such as responsibility or liability if requests are not fulfi lled. booking is confirmed. Costs and charges may increase wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or a private bath. Rollaway beds are not included in either the A charge of US$6/CA$6 or local currency equivalent per closer to the departure date that changes are made. We are subject to change at any time. Once a deposit is triple or quad prices. On Family Experiences, triple and quad traveling day will be collected by the Travel Director if a 6. Your Travel Agent shall hold all monies for each and received, the base airfare is guaranteed, although Air Taxes services of a personal nature (such as eating, toileting or will try to make your requested change but it may not dressing). A traveler who requires services of a personal rooms are strictly reserved for families traveling with young second piece of luggage is permitted to be carried, or if every person named in the booking until the booking be possible. and Fuel Surcharges are subject to change until receipt of children and are not available for three adults sharing. suitcase exceeds weight or size limits. This is not assurance is confi rmed at which time your Travel Agent shall fi nal payment. Upon receipt of fi nal payment, the airfare, nature (eating, toileting or dressing, as examples) should that luggage in excess of limits on size, weight and number provide those monies promptly to us. You consent to us A change of guided vacation date or itinerary within 45/90 taxes, and fuel surcharges are fi nal, regardless of future strongly consider bringing a companion to provide such Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms; days of departure date will be treated as a cancellation. however, on some occasions, rooms with one double bed of pieces will be permitted on the coach. depositing monies received by us as required by law. We price fl uctuations up/or down. assistance and must understand that other travelers, will be entitled to keep interest earned on monies. You Cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to Travel Directors and Trafalgar Staff will not be available may be the only choice available. These rooms will be Trafalgar and Trafalgar’s affi liated entities shall not be liable an earlier departure date and the guided vacation price is Air Cancellation Cancellations incur a service fee of allocated to single travelers and couples fi rst; other rooms for loss or damage to luggage or any guest’s belongings. consent that all monies paid to us whether through your $75 per person, reduced to $35 if air ticket has not been for such purposes. Travel Agent, by deposit or otherwise, may be disbursed equivalent or greater, in which case a $35 (or more) per may feature a single bed and rollaway bed, murphy bed Guests should immediately report lost items to the Travel person amendment fee will be charged. issued prior to cancellation, plus any airline penalties. Airline - Regrettably, motorized scooters are not allowed on Director who will assist in completing a lost property form by us as and when we see fi t. imposed penalties may be up to 100% of the air ticket price. guided vacations. or sleeper sofa. Pre or post trip extension options including You must also pay any charges imposed by airlines for any Galapagos only accommodate up to two guests in all cabin that can be used for an insurance claim. Trafalgar cannot 7. For guests traveling on cruises to the Galapagos Islands, Published Fares, Priced Match Fares, Promo Fares and some - Trafalgar does not employ medical personnel. Any assist in locating lost items after the guest disembarks or the following will be required at least 90 days prior to changes, including name and date changes. This can be up other airfares booked are non-refundable. types. In this case triple or quad occupancy (quad available to 100% of the value of the ticket. necessary medical attention must be sought at a local on Family Experiences only) would use two cabins to completes the Trafalgar vacation. departure: title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Chd. (child)); fi rst and last Airline Seating Seats are limited in our contracted facility, if available, at the guest’s expense. Trafalgar is accommodate the guests. Special room requests (adjacent, Airline Luggage Allowances Airlines may impose names per passport; nationality; passport number; date Names Changes A fee of $50 per person will be charged class of service and may not be available on every fl ight. not responsible or liable for losses or costs incurred due connecting or lower-fl oor rooms, as examples) must be made stricter weight and size limits for luggage and may also of birth (as shown in passports); and passport copies for for name changes or name corrections together with any Trafalgar does not hold block space on any airline and does to unavailability of medical services, or medical services at time of booking. Special room requests are not guaranteed charge fees for checked luggage, including the fi rst checked children under 12 years old. For children and guests with airline penalties and other cost or charges incurred. not assure seat availability for every single guided vacation obtained whilst on vacation, or for the quality of the care and are based on availability at time of check-in. Many hotels bag. Please check with your airline(s) directly or ifl ybags. physical disabilities or health problems, waiver of liability CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES departure date. Not all airlines offer pre-assigned seats. or services received. Medical care in other countries is are 100% smoke-free, including all guest rooms, restaurants, com for their most current luggage regulations and related forms will be required at time of boarding. Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be Some may charge for pre-assigned seats. Seat assignments not always comparable to care that you may receive in lounges, meeting rooms and public spaces. Smoking in a fees. Trafalgar is not responsible for additional fees imposed Book Early/Early Bird Savings Savings are applied canceled at any time by written notice by the person who are not guaranteed and are subject to change without your local area. You are encouraged to purchase medical non-smoking room may result in a fi ne. by air carriers regarding luggage. at the time of booking, apply to the LAND-only portion made the booking. Please note the following: notice due to a schedule change, equipment change or insurance that will cover you whilst on vacation. Your
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STH_America_Extros_2019_CA.indd 48 25/06/2018 12:32 other unforeseen circumstances. Seating is solely under the regular health insurance benefits may not apply abroad. hosts are unable to welcome Trafalgar guests, Trafalgar will are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the COMPLAINT PROCEDURES BOOKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION airline’s control. Any additional charge imposed by airlines - In purchasing your vacation, you attest that you are attempt to find an alternate experience or a highlight meal carriers and suppliers and to the laws of the countries & CONSUMER PROTECTION will be at guests’ expense. Where pre-assigned seats are not physically fit for it. If you have concerns please request will be provided in place of the ‘Be My Guest’ experience. in which the services are supplied. Carriage by sea is Complaint Procedure If you have a problem during Large print version is available at: trafalgar.com offered or different seats are desired, guests must contact additional details about your vacation from your Travel Holidays & Changes During local or national holidays, subject to the Carrier’s Conditions of Carriage which are your vacation please inform Trafalgar’s Travel Director/ airline(s) directly to arrange seating assignments as well as Agent or Trafalgar. certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing trips and expressly incorporated into this contract, copies of which Local Representative immediately, who will try to make special meal requests. Trafalgar does not assure that these - Some guided vacations include rough terrain, extensive shopping may be limited or unavailable. In such instances are available upon request. The released parties are not things right. If the matter was not resolved locally, please SUMMARY BOOKING AND CANCELLATION TERMS INFORMATION requests will be granted. walking over cobblestone streets, uneven sidewalk, steps itinerary changes are made by Trafalgar seeking to reduce responsible for any criminal or other conduct by third write to Trafalgar’s Guest Relations Department at the Airline Schedule Changes Itinerary changes due to flight and/or locations which may not be easily accessible or inconvenience to guests. Such changes are deemed not to parties, whether criminal, intentional, grossly negligent, address below within sixty (60) days of the end of the GUIDED VACATION IR TICKETS EXTRA ACCOMMODATIONS CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS delays and schedule changes is solely under the airline’s be a major change to the itinerary, and no compensation negligent or otherwise. GUIDED VACATION INCLUDING CRUISES A accessible by wheelchair. During the guided vacation, Trafalgar vacation, as it is important that you provide us the control. Trafalgar reserves the right to offer alternative Trafalgar may make arrangements with carriers, hotels will be payable to guests. Holidays, closing days and other Additional Risks Additional risks and dangers may information quickly. Please quote your booking reference Deposit Required $200 Deposit Required $500 Deposit Required As per airline policy Deposit Required No additional deposit required Deposit Required No additional deposit required schedules for itineraries affected by airline schedule and other independent suppliers to provide travel circumstances may necessitate a change of the day of the arise including, but not limited to, hazards of traveling number and all relevant information. Failure to follow Final Payment 45 days Final Payment 90 days Final Payment As per airline policy Final Payment In accordance with guided vacation Final Payment In accordance with guided vacation changes and equipment. Flight delays, flight cancellation services. These parties are independent entities which week for scheduled regional meals, sightseeing or other in undeveloped areas, hazards of travel by boat, train, this procedure may delay or deny us the opportunity to and schedule changes are the responsibility of the airline. activities. If you feel your enjoyment might be diminished automobile, aircraft and other means of conveyance, animal NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY Trafalgar does not control. Trafalgar cannot guarantee investigate and rectify the problem, which may affect the Trafalgar will not be responsible or liable for such delays or disability access or accommodations for guests traveling by any of these circumstances please check with the interactions, forces of nature, political unrest, other unrest, way your complaint is dealt with and your rights under 90 days and over Deposit 90 days and over Deposit 90 days and over $75 plus airline charges 90 days and over $35 90 days and over $35 rescheduling and extra charges. on international guided vacations. respective national tourist office before selecting a specific hazardous local customs and practices, differing levels of this contract. 89-65 days Deposit 89-65 days 25% 89-65 days $75 plus airline charges 89-65 days $35 89-65 days $35 Airline Frequent Flyers Frequent Flyer miles can be Many Optional Experiences are operated by independent departure date. sanitation, differing standards of safety, risks associated Data Protection To process your guided vacation 64-45 days Deposit 64-45 days 50% 64-45 days $75 plus airline charges 64-45 days $35 64-45 days $35 accrued on most air carriers. Upgrades using mileage are third party suppliers, not Trafalgar. These are not part of Extended stays If you arranged with us to remain at a with water, food, plants, insects and differing animal booking, Trafalgar will need to use personal information regulation, accident or illness in areas lacking means of Higher of $35 or 25% Higher of $35 or 25% not permitted. Many airlines do not automatically add the vacation package provided by us. Your contract will be destination before or after your guided vacation, your stay will for you and guests in your booking. Personal information 44-22 days 25% 44-22 days 100% 44-22 days $75 plus airline charges 44-22 days 44-22 days frequent flyer numbers to records for flights booked and with the operator of the experience. We are not responsible be at your sole expense as is the transfer to either the hotel rapid evacuation or medical facilities, and acts of national may include each guest’s name, address, phone number, of accommodations price of transfer price and local governments and unrest and acts of others against Higher of $35 or 30% ticketed by Trafalgar. It is the guest’s responsibility to request for providing of the experience, or anything that happens or airport. Please see the ‘Extend your Vacation’ section for a email address, passport number, and sensitive information 2 Higher of $35 or 30% 1-8 days governments. These risks are not an exhaustive list but 1-8 days 30% 21-8 days 100% 21-8 days $75 plus airline charges 21-8 days of accommodations price 2 of transfer price frequent flyer credit from the airline. Trafalgar shall not be during the experience. Some experiences involve outdoor list of pre- and post-guided vacation accommodation. Space such as health, medical, dietary, mobility, religious or responsible for matters concerning frequent flyer miles. activities and/or can be physically demanding. You must is limited and if available is for up to three nights before and/ are examples of many kinds of risks. You are voluntarily other special requirements. This personal information 7-1 days 50% 7-1 days 100% 7-1 days $75 plus airline charges 7-1 days 100% of accommodations price 7-1 days 100% of transfer price participating in these activities with the knowledge that Departure Day/ Departure Day/ Departure Day/ CRUISE ARRANGEMENTS make your own decisions about experiences and participate or after each guided vacation. Breakfast and luggage handling may be passed on to other suppliers of your travel Departure Day/No show 100% Departure Day/No show 100% $75 plus airline charges 100% of accommodations price 100% of transfer price only in activities that suit your physical ability: we suggest is not included unless otherwise noted. Trafalgar does not there are significant dangers involved, and you hereby arrangements in addition to public authorities (such as No show No show No show Cruise Accommodations A limited number of single agree to accept any and all risks. As lawful consideration cabins are available at an extra cost. Triple rooms are that you speak with your medical provider if you have provide complimentary transfers for guests booking pre-and customs and immigration), security and credit checking post-night accommodations. However, inexpensive airport for the agreement with Trafalgar to participate in such trips • If notice of cancellation is received by Trafalgar more than not available. questions about your abilities. We recommend you organizations, and otherwise as required by law. We may check whether any insurance you have also includes your transfers can be purchased from Trafalgar. If your extra night and activities you agree you will not make a claim against need to provide personal information to contractors who 45/90 days prior to the guided vacation departure date, Gratuities to shipboard personnel are included in accommodation is not the hotel where your guided vacation Trafalgar, its related companies or its personnel or sue for deposit will be retained. cruise prices. participation in adventure activities you may undertake. provide services to or for us (e.g. sending mail, providing begins or ends, you will be responsible for your transfer bodily injury, emotional trauma, death, property loss or marketing assistance, etc). This may involve sending • If full payment is not received 45/90 days prior to departure Cruise Line Requirements Galapagos Cruise guests are Trafalgar may, in its sole discretion, decline booking any damage or other loss, cost or expense, however caused, guest or remove any guest who cannot comply or refuses to arrangements at your own expense. personal information (including sensitive information) date, Trafalgar has the right to cancel your reservation. required to give complete names per passport, nationality, For your comfort Trafalgar operates a daily seat rotation as a result of or related to your contracting for, traveling to other countries that may not afford the same level Trafalgar will not be responsible for lost reservations. passport numbers, and dates of birth before flights and comply with Trafalgar’s terms and conditions. If this occurs, to or from, or in any and every other way participating in you are responsible for the cost of travel back to your system and enforces a strict no smoking (including of protection of personal information. In making your • Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to documents can be issued. e-cigarettes) and no alcohol policy on board motorcoaches. the trip. You release Trafalgar, its related companies and hometown and Trafalgar shall not be liable for your losses its personnel from any and all claims, known or unknown, booking, you consent to your personal data being passed Trafalgar or through your Travel Agent. GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS and no refund shall be provided. Regular comfort stops are made on traveling days. Many to relevant third parties as set out above. • If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change arising from contracting for, traveling to or from, and in any Guided Vacation Prices Are based on costs, charges, Behavior We are here to provide the best services possible hotels, restaurants, trains, cruises and other venues are and every way participating in a trip. This release of liability We may also use the personal information you provide caused by this cancellation (such as a Double to Single, or tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies, exchange rates and other but in doing so we will not tolerate abusive or aggressive 100% smoke free. us to review and improve the guided vacations and Triple to Double), charges for the new room type will be the and assumption of risk agreement is entered into on behalf considerations as of the production date of this brochure behavior from our guests. We will refuse to deal with Guided Vacation Cancellation Trafalgar reserves of you and all members of your family and party, also services that we offer, and to contact you (by post, email responsibility of the remaining party. (see back cover). All are subject to change. No surcharges and may terminate the vacation of guests who assault our the right to cancel or re-schedule any guided vacation and/or telephone) about other guided vacations and The charges detailed in the Summary Booking and including minors accompanying you. This agreement also regarding cost or currency fluctuations will be made to the Company Representatives or who are abusive or aggressive. departure in any circumstances, including in accordance binds your heirs, legal representatives and assigns. services offered by Trafalgar that you may be interested Cancellation Terms table will apply when notice of LAND only price once the deposit is received. No refund When you make a booking, you accept responsibility for with operating requirements or circumstances beyond in. If you don’t want to receive this information, or if you cancellation is given after the booking is confirmed. will be made on account of reduction of any of the above. If Safety Where the guest occupies a motorcoach seat fitted the proper conduct of all members of your party during its control. If cancellation is made by Trafalgar any with a safety belt, neither Trafalgar nor the Operator nor its want a copy of the personal information we hold about • If a guest fails to join the guided vacation on the day the total guided vacation price increases by more than 7%, your stay. We reserve the right at any time to terminate time prior to the departure date of the guided vacation you, write to us at Trafalgar, Attn: TRAFALGAR TOURS OF guests will have the option to cancel the guided vacation agents or co-operating organizations or service providers of departure, cancellation fees will be 100% (unless the travel arrangements and/or cease to deal with any except when you failed to pay the final balance on time, will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss CANADA LTD, 33 Kern Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the guest notifies us of the delay and joins the guided within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without party member(s) whose behavior, in the reasonable Trafalgar will either refund the amount received for the M3B 1S9. Trafalgar may charge a fee for supplying you penalty. All prices are in Canadian Dollars unless specified. or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident vacation later at their own expense). opinion of us or our suppliers, may cause danger, upset, guided vacation booking, or offer a comparable vacation or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time with this information as permitted by law. • Cancellation fees as per the Summary Booking Other Fees and Taxes Taxes and fees are subject to disruption or distress to anyone else or damage to property. if available. Trafalgar will refund any difference in price of such an accident or incident. This exclusion and limitation OTHER CONDITIONS and Cancellation Terms table apply to additional change without notice and will be confirmed at time of Full cancellation charges will apply and no refund will be if the alternative is of a lower price however, the guest of liability shall not be used to imply that the Operator or its Each guest is required to comply with the terms, accommodation and/or chargeable transfers prior to booking. Any additional fees charged by the airlines such as made. We shall have no obligation to pay compensation will be responsible for additional costs if the alternative is agents or affiliated entities are liable in other circumstances. conditions, requirements, laws, rules and/or regulations baggage handling, seat selections, and/or any other services priced higher. Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel and after the guided vacation or cruise reserved through or meet any costs or expenses (including but not limited International Treaties Transportation companies, of any service provider, or any country or governmental Trafalgar and are additional to any cancellation fees or are the sole responsibility of the guest(s). Additional air- arrangements affected due to our cancellations and is not to alternative accommodation and return transportation airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, authority, and shall be liable for any such non-compliance. other charges that may be levied by your Travel Agent. related restrictions apply. arrangements) guest may incur as a result of the travel liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on other travel arrangements including air tickets. omission or event during the time guests are not on Booking Arrangements Your booking arrangements Airline Flights/Tickets: After deposit has been Guided Vacation Participation On all guided vacations arrangements being terminated. board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on can be made through your Travel Agent or with us directly. received, any change prior to airline ticketing incurs a children under 5 years of age are not eligible to travel. If you damage the accommodation in which you Travel Insurance Trafalgar recommends that all guests international convention which may apply to the services When you make a booking you must be at least 18 years of [$35] service fee per person or if after ticketing a $75 Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by are staying or any property, you must reimburse the purchase comprehensive Travel Insurance. Certain countries provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any age at the time of booking. You are guaranteeing that you service fee per person. This is in addition to any airfare an adult, who will be responsible for their welfare and accommodation provider or property owner concerned have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of understand and have the authority to accept and do accept rate increase and any additional change fees imposed supervision. Alcoholic beverages will not be served to for the cost of the damage before the end of your stay insurance on entry. Trafalgar cannot be held responsible the provision of those services. International conventions on behalf of yourself and all members of your party the by the Airline. Some airfares including published fares guests under the legal age for alcohol consumption in if the cost has been established by then or as soon as it for denied entry if a guest is unable to provide details to which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as terms of these booking conditions. We will deal only with booked by Trafalgar are non-changeable and non- the country being visited. Minors under age 18 traveling has been established if later. You must indemnify us for authorities of insurance or denial of entry for any reason. amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in the lead booking name in all subsequent correspondence refundable. See ‘Air Cancellation’ Section. to certain foreign countries must be accompanied by both the full amount of any claim (also including legal costs) Disclaimer of Warranties The Operator warrants only relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne and dealings. You are responsible for making all payments • Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel arrangements parents or have a notarized letter of consent signed by the made against us. Criminal proceedings may be instigated. that the services shall be generally, though in view of the Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for due, ensuring the accuracy of all personal details and that you or your party has made outside Trafalgar and parent(s) not traveling. Trafalgar is not responsible for any Trafalgar is not responsible for any costs incurred vagaries of travel, not necessarily precisely, as described, and carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by other information supplied in respect of yourself and your which are affected by our cancellations. losses if you fail to have appropriate documentation. If the concerning a guest removed from a guided vacation or subject to changes and the other terms and conditions herein. road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to party, notifying us of any changes or cancellations and for If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your other parent is deceased or the child has only one legal aircraft, ship or train. Guests agree not to hold Trafalgar or All other warranties, express and implied, including warranties be regarded as having all the benefits of these conventions receiving correspondence and keeping your party informed. insurance, you may be able to reclaim these charges from parent, a notarized statement must be obtained as proof. any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under of fitness for a specific purpose and merchantability are on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, Trafalgar seeks to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable Additional Optional Experiences With Trafalgar, you your insurer. You or your Travel Agent are responsible to these terms and conditions. expressly excluded. There is no warranty that extends beyond injury, loss, damage and delay to guests and luggage. will enjoy many famous highlights as included features on make the claim to your insurer. travel experience for all guests. Trafalgar welcomes guests Young Traveler Discount The Young Traveler must the description of the face hereof. Trafalgar Tours of Canada Ltd’s Limited Role with special needs or disabilities. Please note the following: your guided vacation, at no extra cost. An exciting array Illness or Absence Early return expenses are the be under age 18 (11 or under on the Galapagos Cruise) RESPONSIBILITY Trafalgar Tours of Canada Ltd is only responsible for the of additional Optional Experiences and Activities may be guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence or - Guests must advise Trafalgar, at time of booking, on the departure date to be eligible for the discount, and Complete Agreement These booking conditions, services of reservations and ticketing. It does not accept made available to further enhance your experience. These early departure from a guided vacation, including but not of any physical, medical or other special needs that must be accompanied by an adult, sharing a double or together with the other terms incorporated into this contract any responsibility or liability for any of the acts, omissions Experiences and Activities are optional, and are offered limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or sightseeing. require accommodating. Trafalgar will make reasonable triple room. Only two Young Traveler Discounts per room referred to below, represent the entire agreement between or defaults, whether negligent or otherwise, of any of at special preferential prices. They can be booked only Trafalgar urges you to purchase travel insurance to cover modifications to its policies, practices and procedures are permitted, except on Family Experiences, where the the parties. the companies of the Trafalgar group of companies. The after you start your guided vacation, as many of them such circumstances. Trafalgar makes no representation or when necessary, unless doing so will fundamentally alter limit is three. This discount can be combined with our Changes The Operator shall be responsible to the guest agreement arising between the guest and the Operator are carefully programmed to coincide with highlights guarantees concerning reimbursement, scope of coverage, the nature of the services provided. ‘Book Together’ discount. The Young Traveler Discount for supplying the services and accommodations described under this brochure and the booking made by the guest available at the time of your visit. A detailed list and cost or other aspects of any travel insurance policy or claim. - Guests must ensure they are medically and physically may not be applicable on certain itineraries or regions and in this brochure, except where they cannot be supplied or shall be governed by the law of the Province of Ontario, of these will be included in your travel documentation AIR ARRANGEMENTS able to travel. applies to the land only portion of a trip. Please see ‘Ways the itinerary is changed due to delays or other causes of which shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the case of any as well as available on the Trafalgar website. You can Reservations/Ticketing When booking a guided - Trafalgar may impose safety requirements. Trafalgar to Save’ for details. whatever kind or nature beyond the Operator’s control. dispute between the parties. book and pay for them through your Travel Director, vacation including flights, you will be required at the time may exclude an individual from participating in a guided Itinerary Variations Trafalgar strives to improve guided In such circumstances, the Operator will seek to supply Errors and Omissions In the case of computer or human by cash or credit card. Optional Experiences may vary of booking to provide us the full name as detailed on the vacation or an activity if the individual’s participation vacation itineraries, services and features. If improvements comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and billing errors, we reserve the right to re-invoice participants due to seasonal conditions and require minimum guest passport, date of birth, passport number, date and place of poses a threat to the health or safety of others. This can be made, or if circumstances beyond our control make there shall be no refund in these circumstances. with correct billing. participation. Prices are subject to change without notice. issue and expiration date for each guest. Some airlines do decision, made solely by Trafalgar, to exclude an changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries Disclaimer of Liability Neither Trafalgar nor the Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the Please also see the relevant section of "Guided Vacation not allow name corrections and/or itinerary changes. Such individual will be based on an individualized assessment and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods multiple Operator nor its agents or affiliated entities (“released time of going to press; however, Trafalgar cannot be Participation" regarding limitation (exclusion) of our corrections and/or changes are subject to additional fees, based on reasonable judgment that relies on current departures may operate, sometimes in reverse order; parties”) shall be responsible or liable for cancellations, held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or liability for Optional Experiences operated by independent schedule changes and/or complete loss of air reservation. medical evidence or on the best available objective hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages. acts of other service providers, diversions or substitution errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. Moreover, third party suppliers. evidence to determine the nature, duration and severity of On guided vacations which include cruises, the ship may Guests will be responsible for any penalties (up to 100% of equipment or any act, variation, postponement, photographs and descriptions of locations or attractions are TRAFALGAR TOURS OF CANADA LTD of the airfare) charged by the airlines for name corrections the risk, the probability that potential injury will occur and be changed for operational reasons. Departures in early merely representative of conditions that existed at time of omission or default by air carriers, land carriers, 33 Kern Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3B 1S9 and itinerary changes. A service fee of $50 per person whether reasonable modifications of policies, practices or and late season are potentially operated in cool weather hoteliers or hotels, transportation companies, or any brochure printing and conditions may not be the same at will be charged for name corrections and any additional procedures will mitigate the risk. No refunds will be given conditions. As a result, itinerary variations may occur. other persons providing services or accommodations the time of your journey. Tel: (416) 322 8466 toll-free in Canada: 1-800 387 2680 penalties/or charges imposed by the airlines. Prior to your if the decision is made to exclude a guest. Certain activities may not be precisely as described or may to guests including any results thereof, such as changes The airline(s) featured or nominated in this brochure do email address: [email protected] booking and paying your air travel, all prices and itineraries - Trafalgar does not provide personal devices (such as not be available due to seasonality or weather conditions. in services, accommodations or facilities. Nor shall they not by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure commit TICO Registration Numbers: R50015870 and W1583987 are subject to change at any time. Once a deposit is wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or We will try to notify you or your Travel Agent of changes. be liable for loss or damage to baggage or property, or or represent themselves either as contracting with any Tour Operators: received, the base airfare is guaranteed, although Air Taxes services of a personal nature (such as eating, toileting or If your enjoyment may be diminished by such limitations, for injury, illness or death, or for any damages or claims purchaser of a vacation from Trafalgar group or as having Destination America Inc, 801 East Katella Avenue, and Fuel Surcharges are subject to change until receipt of dressing). A traveler who requires services of a personal please check with us or your Travel Agent before making whatsoever arising from loss, negligence or delay from the any other legal relationship with them. Anaheim, California 92805 nature (eating, toileting or dressing, as examples) should a reservation. final payment. Upon receipt of final payment, the airfare, act, error, omission default or negligence of any person All bookings made with any provider of any transport, The T strongly consider bringing a companion to provide such rafalgar group of companies has Marketing/ taxes, and fuel surcharges are final, regardless of future In the event that we make a major change to your vacation not its direct employee or under its exclusive control, facilities, meals, other goods or of any services are Sales/Administrative offices/agents in: price fluctuations up/or down. assistance and must understand that other travelers, (which does not include, for example, changes to aircraft including any act, error, omission, default, or negligence subject to terms and conditions and exclusions and/or Travel Directors and Trafalgar Staff will not be available type, change of accommodation to another of the same Australia, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Air Cancellation Cancellations incur a service fee of of any country, government or governmental authority, limitations of liability imposed by them in relation to India, Israel, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, $75 per person, reduced to $35 if air ticket has not been for such purposes. standard, or alteration of your outward/return flights by officer or employee. The released parties shall not be matters not covered particularly and expressly by our - Regrettably, motorized scooters are not allowed on less than 12 hours) we will inform you or your Travel Agent New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, issued prior to cancellation, plus any airline penalties. Airline liable for indirect, special or consequential damages. All agreement with Trafalgar. Switzerland, Thailand and the USA. imposed penalties may be up to 100% of the air ticket price. guided vacations. as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before baggage and personal effects are at all times If you decide that you do not want to visit a country or Published Fares, Priced Match Fares, Promo Fares and some - Trafalgar does not employ medical personnel. Any your departure date. You will either have the choice of and in all circumstances at the risk of the guided part of a country you intended to visit because of any For further information visit our website at: other airfares booked are non-refundable. necessary medical attention must be sought at a local accepting the change of arrangements, accepting an offer vacation participant. Trafalgar recommends that guest law, condition or requirement of any government or trafalgar.com Airline Seating Seats are limited in our contracted facility, if available, at the guest’s expense. Trafalgar is of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard obtain baggage insurance. After return at the end of the governmental authority, official, servant or agent, you from us if available (we will refund any price difference if This brochure supersedes any other prior brochure on the class of service and may not be available on every flight. not responsible or liable for losses or costs incurred due guided vacation, if lost articles are found and returned are responsible for any costs, expenses, charges, fees, market. See back cover for brochure version and print date. to unavailability of medical services, or medical services the alternative is of a lower value, but these booking terms to the owner, a service fee will be charged. The Travel Trafalgar does not hold block space on any airline and does losses or damage incurred as a consequence and any Major Credit Cards Accepted not assure seat availability for every single guided vacation obtained whilst on vacation, or for the quality of the care and conditions will continue to apply to any alternative Directors, carriers, hotels and other suppliers who provide cancellation or amendment fees. None of the companies departure date. Not all airlines offer pre-assigned seats. or services received. Medical care in other countries is booking), or canceling your booked vacation and receiving services on guided vacation are independent contractors; in the Trafalgar group of companies, or any of their Some may charge for pre-assigned seats. Seat assignments not always comparable to care that you may receive in a full refund of all monies paid. they are not agents, employees or servants of the Operator staff or agents, accept any responsibility or liability for are not guaranteed and are subject to change without your local area. You are encouraged to purchase medical Trafalgar’s ‘Be My Guest’ experiences are unique and take or its associated companies. All certificates and other your acts, omissions, defaults, conduct, state of health, notice due to a schedule change, equipment change or insurance that will cover you whilst on vacation. Your place in singular locations. In the unlikely event that our local travel documents for services issued by the Operator condition or circumstances.
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AIRPORT TRANSFERS REGISTRATION EXTEND Your Vacation With Trafalgar you will receive complimentary airport Meet Your Registration on MyTrafalgar and Greet Service as well as arrival and departure transfers Every travel moment counts and to ensure that your trip runs e ortlessly, Each itinerary shows the city where your vacation starts and ends. Choose on all vacations by private transportation with the services as well as making sure we can contact you in the unlikely event of an up to three nights before and/or a er your vacation and ask your Travel of an English-speaking guide, between designated airports emergency, we require all our guests to register before they travel. This is Agent to make the reservations at the time of booking. and hotels on the starting and ending day of your vacation. easily done online, in Manage My Booking. Price PP (C$) City Hotel Season Single Double Triple We regret that we are unable to provide complimentary Registering takes only a few minutes and then you’ll be set for a trip of Buenos Aires InterContinental Buenos Aires* All 294 147 137 transfers for anyone arriving before the scheduled starting unforgettable moments. Here’s what you’ll need to enter: Cancun Presidente InterContinental* All 368 184 176 day of the vacation and/or leaving a er the scheduled 1. Your contact details, such as email address and mobile number you will Easter Island Hotel Taha Tai* 01 Jan - 31 Mar '19 341 196 171 01 Oct - 31Dec '19 ending day of the vacation. You may, however, purchase be traveling with 01 Apr - 30 Sep '19 392 225 196 these transfers from Trafalgar provided that you also 2. Someone at home we can contact in case of an emergency Guanacaste Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort* 01 Oct - 31Dec '19 448 224 174 Guayaquil Hilton Colon Guayaquil* 01 Oct - 31Dec '19 151 113 105 purchase your extra night(s) from Trafalgar. 3. Your passport and insurance details
Lima Hilton Lima Mirafl ores* 01 Jan - 30 Sep '19 363 181 171 01 Dec - 31 Dec '19 If you did not purchase your flights from Trafalgar, you Visit Trafalgar.com/ManageMyBooking to complete your registration 01 Oct - 30 Nov '19 413 207 174 will need to provide your arrival and departure flight and start personalizing your vacation. Novotel Lima* All 181 99 69 Wyndham Costa del Sol All information to Trafalgar at the time of booking. It is your Lima Airport* 411 206 191 responsibility to update Trafalgar with any changes to your Manaus Hotel Quality Manaus* All 161 97 89 E-DOCUMENTS Rio de Janeiro Windsor Miramar* All 419 210 175 flight schedule to ensure that you receive your arrival and San Jose Sheraton San Jose* All 218 109 105 departure transfers. Failure to do so may result in missing Your Travel Documents Will Be Available on MyTrafalgar Santiago InterContinental Santiago* All 440 220 178 these services and no refund shall be due for missed arrival Holiday Inn Santiago* All 324 162 216 ü All guests will need to register on Manage My Booking to receive their and departure transfers or other related services resulting Ushuaia Hotel Arakur* All 863 480 415 trip documentation. * Includes breakfast. from missing or outdated flight information. Prices are per person, per night on a single, double and triple basis, based on two-bedded rooms with private Once registered, you’ll receive an email approximately 21 days prior to bath, including all applicable taxes and service charges. Luggage handling, chambermaid fees and breakfast not City transfer airport/hotel Price PP (C$) ü included unless otherwise specifi ed. Quad occupancy is also available at some hotels (based on two-bedded rooms) when guests are traveling with young children and on Family Experience trips only. Buenos Aires - InterContinental Hotel 110 your departure with a link to download your electronic documents on My Hotels may vary between vacation departures; your Travel Agent will advise you of the confi rmed hotel (s). Cancun - Presidente InterContinental Hotel 56 Trafalgar. We’re committed to long-term sustainability, so by choosing Hotels are subject to availability and only offered in conjunction with the vacation you are booking. Space is Easter Island - Hotel Taha Tai No Charge limited and blackout dates may apply Guayaquil - Hilton† No Charge this paperless option, you’re supporting our JoinTrafalgar e orts to Liberia - Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort 116 reforest 100 acres of land across Northern California. Lima - Novotel or Hilton Mirafl ores 50 Lima - Wyndham Costa del Sol† No Charge ü Printed documents will be available on a request basis should this be Manaus - Hotel Quality Manaus 93 Rio de Janeiro - Windsor Miramar 128 more convenient for you. San Jose - Sheraton San Jose 50 Santiago - InterContinental Santiago 97 Santiago - Holiday Inn Santiago Airport No Charge MYTRAFALGAR Ushuaia - Hotel Arakur 83 CAN WE † Complimentary Hotel Shuttle Enhance Your Experience on MyTrafalgar HELP YOU? MyTrafalgar is an easy-to-use, interactive travel portal that connects you to PASSPORTS AND VISAS your Trafalgar vacation before, during and a er your trip. Call 416-322-8466 or Toll-free on 1-800-352-4444 You’ll find all your itinerary details, be able to download your travel ü Each guest is responsible for ensuring their passport is documents and chat with travel companions online. For a Trafalgar expert, travel advice, bookings, valid for at least 6 months beyond the conclusion of their information or a helping hand. (Eastern time): trip and that all necessary visas and permits have been Visit Trafalgar.com/MyTrafalgar acquired. Multiple-entry visas may be required if you are Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 2:00am entering a country more than once on your vacations. Friday: 9:00am – 1:00am OUR TERMINOLOGY Each guest must comply with entry, health and other Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm requirements of the countries visited during your trip. Below are descriptions relating to specific terms used within our brochure Sunday: 7:00pm – 2:00am itinerary pages: ü Contact your Travel Agent, airline or relevant government Online 24/7 at trafalgar.com for information, authorities to obtain the necessary travel information. Visit – In-depth sightseeing with a Local Specialist or Travel Director, bookings, online payments and which includes fast-track entry (where applicable). frequently asked questions ü The Operators and/or their employees and their agents are not responsible for passport, visa, entry, View – A brief stop to enjoy the sights and take some photos. health and other requirements of the countries visited, See – Observe sights whilst passing by on your coach, cruise or train. or for any loss sustained by you for failing to comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of
50 Giant Water Lilies, Brazilian Amazon countries visited.
STH_America_Extros_2019_CA.indd 50 22/06/2018 09:04 AIRPORT TRANSFERS REGISTRATION MANULIFE TRAVEL With Trafalgar you will receive complimentary airport Meet Your Registration on MyTrafalgar and Greet Service as well as arrival and departure transfers Every travel moment counts and to ensure that your trip runs effortlessly, INSURANCE on all vacations by private transportation with the services as well as making sure we can contact you in the unlikely event of an BEGINNING JUNE 1ST, 2018 of an English-speaking guide, between designated airports emergency, we require all our guests to register before they travel. This is MANULIFE TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR THE TRAVEL CORPORATION and hotels on the starting and ending day of your vacation. easily done online, in Manage My Booking. Underwritten by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and First North American Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Manulife and We regret that we are unable to provide complimentary Registering takes only a few minutes and then you’ll be set for a trip of offered by Trafalgar. transfers for anyone arriving before the scheduled starting unforgettable moments. Here’s what you’ll need to enter: PROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELLATION FLEXIBILITY: Manulife Travel Insurance for The Travel Corporation designed day of the vacation and/or leaving after the scheduled 1. Y our contact details, such as email address and mobile number you will with the following: ending day of the vacation. You may, however, purchase be traveling with these transfers from Trafalgar provided that you also 2. Someone at home we can contact in case of an emergency TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS – Emergency Medical/Evacuation/ 3. Your passport and insurance details purchase your extra night(s) from Trafalgar. Repatriation Expenses: Up to C$5,000,000* total Dental Expenses: Up to C$3,000 If you did not purchase your flights from Trafalgar, you Visit to complete your registration Trafalgar.com/ManageMyBooking Baggage Protection: Up to C$1,500 will need to provide your arrival and departure flight and start personalizing your vacation. Baggage Delay: Up to C$500 information to Trafalgar at the time of booking. It is your * NOTE: The Emergency Medical/Evacuation/Repatriation Expense benefits of this plan are responsibility to update Trafalgar with any changes to your E-DOCUMENTS subject to a maximum benefit limit of C$25,000 for those persons who, at the time of claim, do flight schedule to ensure that you receive your arrival and not have valid hospital and medical insurance under a Government Health Insurance Plan of a province or territory of Canada. departure transfers. Failure to do so may result in missing Your Travel Documents Will Be Available on MyTrafalgar these services and no refund shall be due for missed arrival These Travel Insurance Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, exclusions and limitations, ü All guests will need to register on Manage My Booking to receive their such as for pre-existing conditions. For details please consult the policy. and departure transfers or other related services resulting trip documentation. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE – Services Provided by Active Claims Management from missing or outdated flight information. Inc. (operating as “Active Care Management” or “ACM”) Onc e registered, you’ll receive an email approximately 21 days prior to City transfer airport/hotel Price PP (C$) ü TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION your departure with a link to download your electronic documents on My Buenos Aires - InterContinental Hotel 110 Trip Cancellation: Up to Total Trip Cost Insured Cancun - Presidente InterContinental Hotel 56 Trafalgar. We’re committed to long-term sustainability, so by choosing Easter Island - Hotel Taha Tai No Charge Reimburses the non-refundable Trafalgar cancellation penalties imposed Guayaquil - Hilton† No Charge this paperless option, you’re supporting our JoinTrafalgar efforts to if you must cancel your trip for a specified reason such as illness, injury or Liberia - Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort 116 reforest 100 acres of land across Northern California. death to you, a traveling companion or an immediate family member. Other Lima - Novotel or Hilton Miraflores 50 eligible reasons for cancellation include delays to your Common Carrier due to Lima - Wyndham Costa del Sol† No Charge ü Print ed documents will be available on a request basis should this be inclement weather, jury duty, subpoena, or a documented traffic accident en Manaus - Hotel Quality Manaus 93 route to departure, and other reasons as cited in the policy. Rio de Janeiro - Windsor Miramar 128 more convenient for you. San Jose - Sheraton San Jose 50 The Trafalgar “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver Santiago - InterContinental Santiago 97 With the Trafalgar “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, you will be reimbursed Santiago - Holiday Inn Santiago Airport No Charge MYTRAFALGAR 100% of the cancellation charges in the form of a Trafalgar travel credit Ushuaia - Hotel Arakur 83 certificate, should you cancel your trip more than 48 hours prior to your † Complimentary Hotel Shuttle Enhance Your Experience on MyTrafalgar scheduled departure for any reason that is not eligible for cash reimbursement MyTrafalgar is an easy-to-use, interactive travel portal that connects you to under the Trip Cancellation section of the policy. Please note that to be eligible for the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, you must enroll and pay for your your Trafalgar vacation before, during and after your trip. PASSPORTS AND VISAS policy within three days of your initial trip deposit. The certificate is subject to terms and conditions as explained by Trafalgar. You’ll find all your itinerary details, be able to download your travel ü Each guest is responsible for ensuring their passport is documents and chat with travel companions online. Trip Interruption: Unlimited after departure valid for at least 6 months beyond the conclusion of their Trip Delay: Up to C$3,500 (C$350/day) trip and that all necessary visas and permits have been Visit Trafalgar.com/MyTrafalgar The above information is a summary - we have highlighted just a few of the policy benefits, acquired. Multiple-entry visas may be required if you are terms, conditions and exclusions. If you have any questions regarding Manulife Travel Insurance for The Travel Corporation or to request a copy of the policy, please call 1-866-298-2722. entering a country more than once on your vacations. OUR TERMINOLOGY Each guest must comply with entry, health and other Manulife is a trademark of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by requirements of the countries visited during your trip. Below are descriptions relating to specific terms used within our brochure its affiliates under license. itinerary pages: ü Contact your Travel Agent, airline or relevant government authorities to obtain the necessary travel information. Visit – In-depth sightseeing with a Local Specialist or Travel Director, which includes fast-track entry (where applicable). ü The Operators and/or their employees and their agents are not responsible for passport, visa, entry, View – A brief stop to enjoy the sights and take some photos. health and other requirements of the countries visited, See – Observe sights whilst passing by on your coach, cruise or train. or for any loss sustained by you for failing to comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited. 51
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Europe & Britain • South & Central America Asia • USA & Canada • South Pacifi c • Africa
Neuschwanstein Castle is a must-see on our Best of Germany & Austria trip. Shot taken by Travel Director, Dean Smart.
CONNECT WITH US CALL US 416-322-8466 OR TRAVEL AGENT RESERVATIONS CALL OR YOUR FELLOW TRAVELERS TOLL-FREE ON 1-800-352-4444 1-800-387-2680 For a Trafalgar Expert: travel advice, bookings, ★ trafalgar.com/guestreviews Trafalgar Tours of Canada Limited information or a helping hand. 33 Kern Road, Toronto, Ontario M3B 1S9 facebook.com/TrafalgarTravel You can reach us at these times: Business Number: 12386 6584 twitter.com/TrafalgarTalk (Eastern Time) TICO Registration Numbers: W1583987, R50015870 Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 2:00am instagram.com/TrafalgarTravel Friday: 9:00am – 1:00am Download or order your free brochures: Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm trafalgar.com Sunday: 7:00pm – 2:00am Online 24/7: trafalgar.com
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