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NIGHTS Unique Special Stay: 1 night Jungle Lodge, & 16 nights in twin-share hotels
INCLUDED MEALS 17 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D), Trekking option: 17 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D)
INCLUSIONS An experienced & professional Trip Manager & English speaking Local Guides 1 international & 4 internal flights & transfers
ME TIME OPTIONALS M Kayaking trip on the Tambopata River M Polo match experience in Buenos Aires M Speedboat adventure in Iguassu Falls
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
DAY 1: Arrive Cusco. As the modernday starting point for visits to Machu Picchu, we’ll explore this ancient city on foot, then the afternoon’s yours. Head out & explore – from Incan buildings, intricate colonial architecture, artisan shops to boutiques & delicious cuisine & adrenaline activities, there’s loads to experience. Hotel (D) City walking tour Visit San Blas & Koricancha
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DAY 2: Cusco to Sacred Valley. Today we explore the Sacred Valley. Take a guided tour of the Pisac ruins before a night in Ollantaytambo, one of Peru’s oldest towns. Hotel (B) Entry into the Sacred Valley & Pisac ruins Try some local Chicha de Jora
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DAY 3: Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes. The morning is yours to enjoy the surrounding lush mountains of Aguas Calientes before we board our train in to town. Hotel (B) DAY 3: Inca Trail Trek. Walk in the footsteps of the Incas on the Trail to our highlight Machu Picchu! Take a train to KM 104 & trek among the cloud forest to the Sun Gate & Guardian House where your hard work is rewarded with incredible views of this magnificent ancient site before returning to Aguas Calientes. Hotel (B,L) • Train ride to KM 104 • Tour Machu Picchu with our Local Guide • Return train ride from Machu Picchu See p.28-29 for more info. Code: CURJT
FREE WIFI Free WiFi in Contiki hotels
• Walking tour of Cusco & entry to the Temple of Koricancha • Tango show & lesson in Buenos Aires • BBQ feast in Iguassu
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VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS DAY 8: Puerto Maldonado to Lima . Today it’s back to Lima for our last day in Peru. Next up: red wine, steak & tango in Argentina! Hotel (B)
your luck at spotting macaws & toucans. Hotel (B) Flight & transfers Visit Iguassu Falls
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DAY 14: Iguassu Falls. We’ll cross back DAY 9: Lima to Buenos Aires. Today we board our flight to Argentina – it’s hola into Argentina & visit their side of the Falls with a walk to see Devil’s Throat. The day Buenos Aires! Hotel (B) is all yours! Try a speed boat ride to feel DAY 10: Buenos Aires. This morning, the spray of the Falls, or go for a swim the get out & experience iconic city spots like hotel. Tonight, try delicious Brazilian BBQ. San Telmo & La Boca. Tonight, get ready Hotel (B,D) to tango with the locals as you learn all Visit Iguassu Falls the tricks at a dance lesson & show. Taste delicious Brazilian BBQ Hotel (B,D) See Devil’s Throat Tango lesson, show & dinner DAY 15: Iguassu Falls to Rio. DAYS 11 - 12: Buenos Aires. We’ll start Home to the world’s largest carnival Day 2 with a coach tour to see the rest celebration, Copacabana Beach & the of the city & then you can experience Brazilian bikini, get ready for good times in BA your way over the next two days. Rio. Hotel (B) Get into the cuisine of Argentina on our DAY 16: Rio de Janeiro. This morning culinary experience: try empanadas or the ubiquitous Argentine steak & learn to we’ll visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer make the traditional sweet – alfajores. You statue, & afterwards the rest of the day is free to take in the Rio sun, have a drink & might catch a football game, drink wine enjoy. Hotel (B,D) at a polo match or perhaps learn to play Entry to Christ the Redeemer for yourself, hit the shops or pay a visit to the amazing city views historic Café Tortoni for a café con leche & M Cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain a spot of people watching. Hotel (B)(B) City tour Palermo Chico, Palermo Soho DAY 17: Rio de Janeiro. Today is yours & Recoleta to explore. Try hang gliding, or grab your towel, sunnies & iPod & chill on Rio’s M Argentine culinary experience famous Ipanema Beach. Hotel (B) DAY 13: Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls. Today we fly to Puerto Iguassu DAY 18: Depart Rio de Janeiro. Our then travel to the Brazilian side to see the adventure ends after breakfast, when 275 individual waterfalls. You could take a it’s time to say ‘tchau’ (goodbye) to your heliicopter ride for a different angle, or try travel buddies. (B)
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HOW MUCH & WHEN CODE: CURJ/CURJT 2017/18/19 Start Cusco
Finish Trip Trip plus Start Rio de only Inca Trail Cusco Janeiro US$ pp* US$ pp*
2017 Aug 18 Aug 31 Sep 15 Sep 28 Oct 13 Oct 26 Nov 10 Nov 23 Dec 1 Dec 21 ●
Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan
4 17 2 15 30 12 27 10 18 7
4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255
4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535
2018 Jan 5 Jan 21 Jan 27 ■ Feb 15 Mar 2 Mar 15 Mar 23 Apr 12 Apr 20 Apr 27 May 10 May 18 May 25 Jun 7
Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr May May May Jun Jun Jun
22 7 13 4 19 1 9 29 7 14 27 4 11 24
4255 4255 4465 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255
4535 4535 4745 NA 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535
Finish Trip Trip plus Rio de only Inca Trail Janeiro US$ pp* US$ pp*
2018 Jun 15 Jul 5 Jul 13 Jul 20 Aug 2 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 30 Sep 7 Sep 14 Sep 27 Oct 5 Oct 12 Oct 25 Nov 2 Nov 9 Nov 22 Nov 30 Dec 20 ▲ Dec 28 ■
Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan Jan
2 22 30 6 19 27 3 16 24 1 14 22 29 11 19 26 9 17 6 14
4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255 4255
4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535 4535
2019 Jan 24 Feb 1 Feb 7 Feb 22
Feb Feb Feb Mar
10 18 24 11
4255 4255 4255 4255
4535 NA NA NA
THE FINER DETAILS The above prices are accurate as of May 25th, 2017 & include internal airfares. For up-to-date pricing please go to contiki.com/southam-explorer Included Flights: Prices above include the land trip & internal flights as specified on the map only & do not include international airfares to or from the trip start & end cities. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.78 for important info. Prices shown are based on twin-share. If you’re traveling solo, we * can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge. Single room supplement add US$789. Start Cusco 8:00am & end Rio 11:00am. ● Trip spends Xmas in Cusco & NYE in Buenos Aires. ■ Trip spends NYE in Cusco. ▲ Trip spends Xmas in the Jungle Lodge & NYE in Buenos Aires.
DAY 4: Machu Picchu to Cusco. Be among the first to enter Machu Picchu for sunrise. Learn more as you tour with your guide then explore in your own time before returning to base. Hotel (B)
◆ These trips are in Rio during Carnival & will have a slightly modified itinerary. 2 nights in Buenos Aires, 4 nights in Rio & add a single room supplement of US$979. Visit contiki.com/southam-explorer for full details.
DAY 5: Cusco. Why not start the day rafting? Then get into Cusco’s amazing nightlife until the sun comes up! Hotel (B)
For travel insurance see p.78.
DAY 6: Cusco to Jungle Lodge. Fly over the Andes to Puerto Maldonado in Peru’s southern jungle. You could hike through the jungle for a canopy climb, then chill to the sound of the jungle. (B,L,D) Contiki Special Stay Jungle Lodge Visit the Infierno community Puerto Maldonado city tour Jungle canopy hike
Explore More: have a few more days? Check out The Adventurer & start the trip in Lima & end in Rio.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Please note: Included flight times are subject to alteration. Please note: The Inca Trail is closed for maintenance in February.
Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – The Adventurer our 24-day trip. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a horde of other travelers who are already geared up in Contiki’s world-famous exploration mode. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the wolf pack.
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DAY 7: Jungle Lodge to Puerto Maldonado. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like the giant otter, before it’s back to the city. Hotel (B,L,D) Locally guided jungle catamaran boat trip
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