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BRAZIL ANTARCTICA, PATAGONIA & BEYOND BOLIVIA

Contours Travel Fully Escorted Small Group Tour

Iguazu Falls Santiago Pacific Ocean

Buenos Aires CHILE

Torres del Paine National Park

ARGENTINA

Calafate

Puerto Natales Punta Arenas Ushuaia Drake Passage

BOOK OW & save N o $2000 ver AUD

“OFF THE BEATEN TRACK” CRUISE

28 Nights • October 28 to November 26, 2018 This extraordinary voyage is a must for adventure lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Contours Travel has designed AntarcticVisit Circle Torres del Paine & El Calafate, a unique, fully escorted tour featuring Antarctica and Patagonia’s highlights.

Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires, the mighty Iguazu Falls, and embark on an unforgettable expedition cruise to Antarctica; where back-country ski touring, snow-shoeing, sea kayaking, and camping await. Take advantage of the optimal snow and ice conditions, and be the first to access remote locations, experience outstanding wildlife encounters and enjoy a great range of off-ship adventures. Need an added bonus? What about two extra nights on top of the regular 10-night Antarctic itineraries?

Day 1 2 3 4 5–7 8 9 10 11 12–22

Overnight Australia/ Santiago Santiago Santiago Santiago/ Torres del Paine Torres del Paine Torres del Paine/ El Calafate El Calafate El Calafate/ Ushuaia Antarctica Antarctica

23 24 25

Antarctica/ Ushuaia/ B.A. Buenos Aires Buenos Aires

26 27 28 29 30 31

Buenos Aires/ Iguazu falls Iguazu falls Iguazu Falls/ Buenos Aires Depart Buenos Aires In flight Arrive in Australia

Tours Arrive in Santiago Food market with tastings & walking tour Explore Valparaiso, sample fine Chilean wines on a tour of the Emiliana Winery Fly to Chilean Patagonia. 5 day all-inclusive program at your hotel Choose from a variety of included treks and activities Transfer to El Calafate Perito Moreno glacier tour with boat trip to explore its north face Fly to Ushuaia Tierra Del Fuego National Park tour. Board your Antarctic Cruise Discover the white wilderness of Antarctica on board the expedition ship Akademik Ioffe (max. capacity 96) Arrive into Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires City Tour & Ancient Passages. Enjoy a dinner & tango show Free day to explore. Enjoy a traditional Argentinian dinner and wine experience in the evening Argentinean falls tour Brazilian falls & Bird Park tour Fly to Buenos Aires Farewell dinner at Cabana Las Lilas steak house Transfer to airport. Fly to Australia In flight

ANTARCTICA & PATAGONIA Contours Travel’s Fully Escorted Small Group Tour

You will have the use of an expedition gear package free of charge containing around $US900 worth of essential equipment. This kit includes a quality waterproof/windproof jacket and bib-pants plus insulated rubber boots designed for extended walking. We also include a set of binoculars and a trekking pole for use when on shore. A waterproof backpack completes your package. This kit saves you buying expensive clothing and equipment you may only ever use once.

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INCLUSIONS Fully escorted by Contours Travel Tour Director Small group with a maximum of 16 passengers International & domestic economy flights, all taxes included 16 nights accommodation in First Class hotels & 12 nights on an expedition Antarctic cruise 64 Meals included (28 Breakfast, 17 Lunch, 19 Dinner) Expert English-speaking local guides Ground transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles Tips for local guides and drivers All entrance fees to local sights & national parks Unique hand-crafted travel wallets & luggage tags made in Bolivia exclusively for Contours Travel 24 hour assistance by our local offices in South America All Antarctic gear as above

PRICES & DATES 2018 Depart Syd/ Melb Return Syd/ Melb

28 Oct 26 Nov

From $28,400 AUD Single Supp. $8,890 AUD Receive $2,000 AUD off per person when booking by December 29, 2017 Prices based on semi-private cabin. Option to upgrade cabin available upon request.

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