QUIMBAYA LATIN AMERICA - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES TOURS 2015

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES TOURS from 2 participants

2015

DMC AGENCIES IN 11 COUNTRIES OF LATIN AMERICA 2 SALES OFFICES IN EUROPE, 1 OFFICE IN SINGAPORE

Summary

Editorial Latin America in Guaranteed Departures Tours by QUIMBAYA LATIN AMERICA

The Great Nature P. 4-5 Argentina and extensions P. 6-7 Chile P. 8-9 Brazil and extensions

We are pleased to introduce you our virtual magazine that includes our guaranteed departures for 2015.

You will find 10 beautiful programs for our destinations that will help you to offer something special to your clients.

These programs reflect the QUIMBAYA LATIN AMERICA team local expertise and knowledge of 27 years.

The andean countries P. 10-11 P. 12-13 P. 14-15 P. 16-17

Peru and extensions Bolivia and extension Ecuador / Galapagos Colombia and extensions

Our programs are flexible, you can use them for groups or for individual departure. Terms and Conditions are available upon request.

For detailed programs with rates, please contact us by email at sales@quimbayatours.com.

We will be glad to help you and your clients to create unforgettable trips in Latin America to satisfy your customer.

Best regards,

Central America and Mexico P. 18-19 Costa Rica and extension P. 20-21 Guatemala P. 22-23 Mexico and extension P. 24

Sales terms and conditions guaranteed departures

Claudia Terrade CEO of QUIMBAYA LATIN AMERICA

THE GREAT NATURE

INCREDIBLE ARGENTINA 6 N i g ht s Pro g ra m There is no such place where Nature is as impressive and varied as in Argentina. The greatness of the Andes, the majestic Patagonia, the extended Pampa and the impressive Iguazu Falls…that’s Argentina! Land of Gauchos and Tango! Lets start from the hectic city of Buenos Aires where the tango was born and continue with the discovery of Patagonia.

Day 2 - Buenos Aires / City tour Arrival at international airport Ezeiza.

Reception by your guide and transfer to the hotel.

Lunch in a Local restaurant.

Departure for a city tour of Buenos Aires. You will discover the heart of the city : the Plaza de Mayo. The historic Cabildo (Town Hall) where the movement for independence from Spain was first planned ; the Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace), and among other colonial buildings.

Then you will discover the «9 de Julio» and few others avenues of Buenos Aires. Visit of La Boca, San Telmo, La Reoleta. Some famous neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires Exquisite and refined, this place offers a lot of monuments and museums.

You will also visit the Cemetery where Evita Perón is buried.

Many of the monuments of this cemetery were declared National Monuments. Dinner not included Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 - Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Lapataia National Park Transfer to Jorge Newbery Airport.

Flight to Ushuaia (not included).

Panoramic city tour. City tour of Ushuaia.

Ushuaia has a very interesting history.

It began in 1869 when the Anglican missionary arrived on board of the Allen Gardiner schooner, to evangelize the natives.

Lunch in a Local restaurant.

Depart for an excursion to the National Park of Tierra del Fuego.

It’ s the only national park in the country to have has maritime coasts (Beagle Channel).

It has beautiful views of the Beagle channel.

Footpaths of different lengths will allow you to enjoy fully the nature.

Transfer to your hotel.

Dinner not included - Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 - Ushuaia / Beagle Channel / El Calafate – 1 h flight In the morning, navigation across the Beagle Channel. During the itinerary, you will observe several species of birds and a colony of sea lions and Antartic fur seals. Lunch in a Local restaurant. Transfer to Ushuaia Airport.

Flight to El Calafate (not included).

Reception at the airport by the tour guide. Transfer to your hotel. Dinner not included - Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 - El Calafate / Perito Moreno / El Calafate – 3 h of road Departure to Perito Moreno, nominated

by UNESCO - The Perito Moreno glacier moves towards the front of the Magallanes Peninsula producing its break.

Arrival to the site and observation of the most impressive glacier, from the footbridges. Lunch in a local restaurant.

For the afternoon we offer you different options: Dinner is not included (included if you book option 2 in the Estancia) - Night at the hotel.

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Day 8 - Buenos Aires / Europe Breakfast at the hotel (depending on Morning at leisure or optional tours. the flight schedule). Transfer to Ezeiza Lunch not included. Transfer to El International Airport. Assistance at the Calafate Airport. Flight to Buenos airport. END OF THE SERVICES Aires (not included). Lunch not included Transfer to your hotel. Dinner with Possible extensions after the itinerary : - Iguazu falls in 3D/2N Tango Show at a local restaurant - The Northwest of Argentina in Overnight at the hotel.

4D/3N Day 7 - Buenos Aires / - Cordoba & Mendoza in 6D/5N San Antonio De Areco / Estancia / Buenos Aires - 4 hrs by road Departure for a full day excursion in For rates and conditions, please ask a typical Argentinean Estancia where for the full program. It will be sent to you will enjoy the Pampa of Buenos you free of charge.

Aires and the gaucho’s life. The Dates of the guaranteed Pampa are large treeless plains which departures 2015 represent a quarter of the country.

Home of the legendary gaucho, Dates of arrivals / Dates of return all the romantic fantasies about to Buenos Aires to Europe Argentina are from here. Typical lunch or BBQ is the “asado”. After lunch, you’ll enjoy a folkloric show and will October 19th → October 26th return to Buenos Aires. Dinner not November 16th → November 23rd included - Overnight at the hotel.

December 07th → December 15th Day 6 - El Calafate / Buenos Aires - 4 hrs flight not included

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INCREDIBLE CHILE 9 nig ht s pro gram A complete itinerary to visit a country where nature has shaped the contrasts of the historical sites.

The vast expanses of southern Patagonian meet the endless red desert lands, inhabited by the descendants of the Atacama civilization. The tour also includes a visit to Santiago and well known Valparaiso. In addition to this trip, you also can visit Bolivia and see optional itineraries such as Salar de Uyuni and Lagoons or Eastern island.

Day 2 - Arrival in Santiago Arrival at the international airport Arturo Merino Benítez of Santiago. Reception and transfer to the city. Walking tour to visit the colonial district ‌ you will get to discover the Centro Civico and the Plaza Constitucion.... visit of the Casa de la Moneda, and the government site. In the Main Square, you will find the Cathedral, the Old building of the Post Office and the Municipality. Then you continue to the Central Market to discover one of the most picturesque places of the city. Lunch not included. Then you will go to the Cerro Santa Lucia, one of the hills that dominate the city and which enclose much of the history of the city. Arrival and installation at your hotel. Dinner not included - Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 - Santiago / Punta Arenas / Puerto Natales - 3 h flight - 3 h drive Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Punta Arenas, located at the extreme south of Patagonia. Arrival and reception by your tour guide. Transfer to Puerto Natales crossing the Magellan Pampa, after about 3 hours, on a paved road, we get to this little town. Lunch not included.

Arrival and installation at your hotel. Afternoon at leisure to discover by your own Puerto Natales.

Dinner not included. Your guide will give you some advice for good sea food restaurants - Overnight at hotel Day 4 - Puerto Natales / Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers / Puerto Natales - 3 h of navigation Transfer to the pier to take the boat.

You will get into the Fjord Ultima Esperanza, sailing to the north east... during the navigation you will get to admire falls and great moutains... colonies of cormorants and sealions, if you get lucky you might have the chance to see condors flying above your head. At the end of the fjord you will have the amazing view of the two glaciers. Lunch at a traditional farm of the Chilean Patagonia. Return to Puerto Natales.

Dinner not included. - Overnight at hotel

Day 5 - Puerto Natales / Torres del Paine / Puerto Natales - 3 h drive Day tour to the Park Torres del Paine, National Reserve of Biosphere.

Stop at the Grey Lake to take a look at the icebergs and the glacier (from far). Lunch included. Continuation to Salto Grande, massive water falls into the Pehoe Lake. You will take a short walk to the mirador to see the magnificent mountains of this park. Return to Puerto Natales. Dinner not included - Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 - Santiago / San Pedro de Atacama / Moon Valley / San Pedro de Atacama -1 h 30 flight (not included) -1 h 30 drive

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Calama. Arrival and transfer to the Oasis of San Pedro. Lunch not included.

Accommodation at your hotel.

In the afternoon visit of the Moon Valley. Departure to the Cordillera de la Sal to discover the mysterious shapes caused by the erosion over long periods of time: Las Tres Marias, the Salt Mine, Day 6 - Puerto Natales / and the Dead Valley. Transfer Punta Arenas / Santiago to Quebrada Kari to wait Transfer to Punta Arenas for the Sunset. Dinner not airport to take the flight to included - Overnight at hotel Santiago. Lunch not included.

Arrival at Santiago. Reception Day 8 - San Pedro / Atacama and Transfer to your hotel. Salar / San Pedro - 4 h drive Dinner at a local restaurant Departure to visit the to taste Chilean specialties - Atacama Salar. Arrival to Toconao town and visit of the Overnight at hotel.

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Main Square where you will find the popular bell tower.

Arrival at the heart of the National Park Los Flamencos, where the Chaxa Lagoon, surrounded by the Salar, houses three types of flamingos : Andean, Chilean and James. Return to San Pedro. Lunch not included.

Afternoon at leisure to walk in the street of San Pedro de Atacama. In the square you will find the church, made with adobe and dried cactus, it´s a perfect example of religious art of the desert. Dinner not included - Overnight at hotel.

surrounded by beautiful mountains. At dawn you will be able to observe some high Fumaroles steam due to the subterranean rivers coming from the Tatio Volcano.

Breakfast buffet on the spot.

On the way back you will enjoy the altiplano countryside with a variety of colors and forms. Then you will stop at the Machuca village. Lunch not included. Transfert to the Calama’s Airport for the flight to Santiago. Reception and Transfer to your hotel. Dinner not included - Overnight at hotel.

and continue to the Artilleria funicular that will bring you to the top of the hill. From there you will see the valley, the city and the ocean.

Lunch not included. On the way back, there will a great wine tasting at a cellar of the Casablanca valley. Return to Santiago. Dinner not included - Overnight at hotel.

Day 9 San Pedro de Atacama / Geysers del Tatio & Machuca / Calama / Santiago - 5 h drive

Day 10 - Santiago / Valparaiso / Wine Tour / Santiago - 4 h drive

Possible extensions after this circuit : Bolivia extension from San Pedro de Atacama departure to the discovery of the uyuni salt flat and the lagoons 4 nights

Early departure to the Tatio Geysers situated at 4.300 m above sea level.

This geothermal field is

Nice road will take us to Valparaiso, a famous harbour on the Pacific Ocean very important in the past, till the opening of the Panama Canal. Discover the old town

For rates and conditions, please ask for the full program. It will be sent to you free of charge.

Dates of the guaranteed departures 2015 Dates of arrivals / Dates of return to Santiago to France

October 17th → October 27th November 14th → November 24th Day 10 - Santiago de Chile / Out December 05 th → December 15th Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport and assistance for embarking procedures. Lunch not included.

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Extension Eastern Island 3 nights

THE GREAT NATURE

INCREDIBLE BRAZIL 7 nights program In this classic itinerary, you will go to three of the most amazing places in Brazil : Salvador de Bahia to admire the historical sites and the well preserved popular traditions, Iguaçu, waterfalls surrounded by lush nature or for an immersion wihtin the spectacular nature and finally Rio, to experience the rhythms of the «cariocas», the warm inhabitants of the city.

Day 1 - Arrival to Salvador Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Salvador Morning at leisure. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Departure for a panoramic visit of the Lower City : The city is divided by its natural topography in two parts - the Upper City and the Lower City Salvador’s traditional buildings sit alongside modern constructions in perfect harmony. This fortuitous contrast between colonial and futurist architecture leads to a variety of backdrops with one common theme: colors in a myriad of hues.

Dinner not included - Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 - Salvador / Foz do Iguaçu Morning at leisure. The rooms must be released at noon. Lunch not included.

Transfer to the airport and flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Arrival, reception by your guide and transfer to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 - Foz do Iguacu / Rio de Janeiro Guided visit by private bus to the Brazilian falls. Walking tour over the paths to admire the falls from different views. The Brazilian side is blessed with the best panoramic view of the falls. Transfer to the airport. Arrival at the airport and transfer to the Day 4 - Foz do Iguacu hotel. Accommodation at your hotel.

Visit to the Iguaçú Falls on the Dinner in a local restaurant at walking Argentinean side. distance without a guide - Overnight Different circuits guarantee close at the hotel. contact with the water and rock Day 6 - Rio de Janeiro formation.

The main fall, Devil ´s Throat, is Sugar Loaf’s visit. Take a cable car impressive and generates surprise ride which will lead you to the top of reactions and unexpected showers. Sugar Loaf with an amazing view of Lunch in a restaurant situated in the Guanabara Bay. Admiring Rio from the top, Rio de Janeiro is without a park. doubt one of the most beautiful city in Back to the hotel around 15h.

Dinner not included - Overnight at the the world. Lunch not included. Dinner not included - Overnight at the hotel. hotel.

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Day 7 - Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Corcovado’s visit. The most beautiful postcard of Rio de Janeiro is the Christ the Redeemer statue on the mountain of Corcovado, located at 710 meters above the sea level and inaugurated in 1931.

Lunch in a local restaurant. City tour Rio Colonial – visiting the narrow streets and old historical buildings of downtown Rio, Candelaria, Praça XV, the “Travessa do Mercado”, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Sambódromo. Continuing the visit to

the exterior of Stadium Mario Filho, the largest stadium in the world, globally known as Maracanã. Dinner not included - Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 - Rio de Janeiro / Out Morning at leisure. The rooms must be released at noon. Lunch not included.

Transfer to the airport.

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For rates and conditions, please ask for the full program. It will be sent to you free of charge.

Dates of the guaranteed departures 2015 Date of arrivals to Salvador

Date of return to Rio de Janeiro towards France

September 22nd → September 29th October 20th → October 27th November 10th → November 17th December 1st → December 08th

THE ANDEAN COUNTRIES

INCREDIBLE PERU 9 nights program A beautiful itinerary in the heart of the Inca’s country! From Lima with its historical neighbourhoods, to the Imperial City of Cusco in the Andes, where colonial houses and churches are silent witnesses of a glorious past. Discovering villages and still very authentic Indian markets around Cusco before taking the train to Machu Picchu, where according to Pablo Neruda “Beats the Heart of Latin America”. End the journey with the visit of the native communities on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, at the foot of the Royal Mountain range. Extensions are proposed to complete this circuit such as Nasca Lines, the beautiful city of Arequipa and the Colca Valley, habitat of the mythical condors.

Day 1 - Lima Arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima.

Welcome, reception and transfer to the hotel.

Dinner not included. Accommodation at your hotel.

Day 2 - Lima Visit of the historical centre of Lima, classified as a UNESCO world heritage, around Plaza de Armas where we will find the Government Palace, the Cathedral dating from 1625 and ancient streets adorned by colonial buildings.

We continue our visit to the Convent of San Francisco, a nice colonial, architectural combination which presents cloisters, embellished with frescos representing the life of San Francisco and wonderful Sevillian tiles. The fabulous library and its catacombs, used as a cemetery during the colonial time, are the mayor sights of the convent. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 3 - Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley - 1 h of flight and 2 h drive Transfer to the airport and flight to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco, located at 3400 m of altitude. Lunch at a local restaurant. It is by the Plaza de Armas where the Imperial city tour begins. Always very lively, this beautiful square is surrounded by arcades, then visit of the Cathedral and the Jesuit church, masterpieces of the cuzquenian Baroque art.

Walk around the picturesque neighbourhood of San Blas that we reach through by a labyrinth of small steep streets, and known as the neighbourhood of artisans.

Walking around the art galleries. Visit to the superb Koricancha Temple that held holy relics coming from all over the Empire. This place had a great importance for the Incas and was a political and religious building. It is also an important witness of the history of Cusco as the Spanish built a Dominican church on the

foundations of an Inca temple.

Transfer to the Sacred Valley.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 4 - Sacred Valley / Chinchero / Maras / Ollantaytambo Departure to the traditional village of Chinchero. Visit to the artisan complex « Artesanía Andina », it is a hand-weaving workshop located in a local house with gardens. We can learn about the wool process, from the treatment to the weaving. Typical hand-woven textiles can be bought there.

Continue to visit the salt mines of Maras, formed by near 3000 small pools with an average area of 5 m² (53.8 ft²), constructed in a slope of the «Qaqawiñay» mountain, and exploited before the Incas.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit to the village of Ollantaytambo; the layout of the streets, the places and the foundation of the houses belongs to the Inca period.

Dinner and night at the hotel

PERU - 9 nights circuit - Season 2015 Day 9 - Puno / Juliaca / Lima - 1h40 of flight Transfer to Juliaca.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Transfer to the airport. Arrival in Lima and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon.

Farewell dinner at the restaurant.

Overnight in your hotel Day 10 - Lima / Out Breakfast included at the hotel.

Free morning at leisure.

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Day 5 - Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Ollantaytambo / Cusco Early departure to Ollantaytambo’s railroad station to take the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).

Short bus ride up to Machu Picchu.

Guided visit to Machu Picchu archaeological site, discovered in 1911

by Hiram Bingham. This is an important work with harmonious construction surrounded by the mountains.

Facing the site, there is an impressive view of the sacred mountains and the wide forest along where the Urubamba River flows.

A privileged moment for archaeology and nature lovers. Lunch at a local restaurant.

End of the visit, and return by mini-bus to Aguas Calientes.

Train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 6 - Cusco Free day at Cusco and opportunity to discover by yourself the treasures of this town: its inhabitants, its local market, their churches and colonial buildings.

We proposed two additional optional excursions. Free lunch.

Dinner with folkloric show at a local restaurant.

Day 7 - Cusco / Puno (bus) – 389 kms – 7 to 8 h drive Departure to Puno, and to the mythical Altiplano. We will pass through unforgettable landscapes accompanied by villages of artisans (ceramists and weavers) until La Raya (4 312 metres of altitude), transition point between the Andes and the Altiplano. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit to the Chullpas of Sillustani.

These are some circular burial tombs of more than 12 meters high, which were built by the Coyas, on the shores of the Umayo lagoon. Arrival to Puno and accommodation.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Possible extensions after the circuit : Arequipa in 3D / 2N, Arequipa & Colca in 3D / 2N, Arequipa, Nasca et Paracas in 4D / 3N Bolivia in 5D / 4N For rates and conditions, please ask for the full program. It will be sent to you free of charge.

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Dates of arrivals / Dates of returns to Lima to France

September 23rd Day 8 - Puno / Lake Titicaca / Puno October 14th October 21st Day of excursion to Lake Titicaca, the th legend says that from the lake, waters November 11 emerged the couple Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo and founded the Inca Empire.

Visit to the floating islands of the Indian Uros. These islands are built with “totora”, a very resistant straw, and are inhabited by families whose main activities are the artisanal fishing and raisings ducks.

Their lives depend on lake’s resources.

The straw is used to manufacture rafts and crafts. Return to Puno. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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THE ANDEAN COUNTRIES

INCREDIBLE BOLIVIA 9 nights program Bolivia: A destination that always makes you dream! Travelers are fascinated by the Andean and pre- Colombians civilizations (Tiwanaku and Inca); by the Exquisite sublime colonial cities (Potosí, Sucre) and by the unique natural sites (Lake Titicaca, Uyuni Salt Flats). An extension to the Jesuit Missions is proposed at the end of the circuit. The visit of these monuments classified by Unesco will enhance this beautiful journey.

Day 1 - Santa Cruz de la Sierra Arrival at the international airport of Viru-Viru, and transfer to the hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel. Morning at leisure to rest Lunch at the hotel. Visit of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, a tropical city located at 437 mts. above sea level. Visit its main monuments; the main square, San Lorenzo Cathedral, artisan market and the Piraí district.

Dinner at a local restaurant - Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Santa Cruz / La Paz - 1 h flight Breakfast. Assisted transfer for flight to La Paz. Suggested flight (not included): Boliviana de Aviacion flight OB 665 – Santa Cruz at 08h00 – La Paz at 09h00. City tour of La Paz and its Prado walk surrounded by skyscrapers which shelter government and private offices. You will visit San Francisco Church, jewel of the barroque with its incredible altar worked entirely in gold foil. You will then continue to Plaza Murillo, La Paz’s main square where you can also admire the Cathedral and Government Palace. Find yourself in the middle of the historical center with its colonial streets and museums Visit of the Metales Preciosos Museum.

You will discover the Sagárnaga street

and the witches market offering many ingredients used for local medecine.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit to the moon valley, series of rock formations composed mainly of clay and sandstone. They were created by the continuous erosion of mountains by the strong winds and rains of this area. Dinner not included - Overnight at your hotel.

Day 3 - La Paz / Tiwanaku / Copacabana - 4 h approx Departure to Tiwanaku, Bolivia’s main mystical archaeological site, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive and visit the local museum. Next to the archeological site where you will find the most important Tiwanaku culture buildings, Temple Semiunderground, Kalasasaya’s Temple, Akapana’s Pyramid, Pumapumku’s Pyramid. Also, this area includes the politician who is an administrative officer. He is represented by structures as the Palace of Putuni and Kantatallita.

This archectural complex reflects the complex political structure of the period and its strong religious nature.

The most imposing monument at Tiwanaku is the Pyramid of Akapana, it is a pyramid originally with seven superimposed platforms with stone

retaining walls rising to a height of over 18m. And finally you will see the Semi-subterranean temple with its rectangular sunken court, about two meters below of the normal level, decorated with many tenon-heads attached into the retention walls. Lunch at a local restaurant. Departure to Copacabana, the most important religious sanctuary of Bolivia. Visit the main square and church where you can find the famous indian virgin of Copacabana. Dinner not included Overnight at your hotel.

Day 4 - Copacabana / Sun Island / Copacabana / La Paz - 4 h / 4 h 30 approx Navigation on the Lake Titicaca up to the Sun Island, the sacred and legendary place of the creation of the world. Visit of the Inca Palaces with a magnificent view of the lake. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit of Yumani Gardens. Back to Copacabana and transfer to La Paz. Dinner not included - Overnight at the your hotel.

Day 5 - La Paz / Oruro / Uyuni - 9 h approx Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Lunch at a local restaurant. Departure to the city of Oruro, crossing the Altiplano

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and the beautiful Andean landscapes.

Oruro is a mining city plunged into its popular traditions among which the famous Carnival, classified by Unesco.

Departure by train to Uyuni. Dinner not included - Overnight at the your hotel.

Day 6 - Uyuni / Salar / Incahuasi / Potosi - 7 h approx Departure to Salt of Uyuni, it is considered as one of the biggest salt flats of the world. Surrounded by mountains with the sky as a border, illusions and optic images for the crystallization on the floor and other surprising phenomenons will be osbserved during this visit. Box lunch.

Visit of the “Incahuasi Island”. Many natural landscapes and bizarre forms that, from the first moment, will capture anyone. Departure to Potosi. Dinner not included - Overnight at your hotel.

Day 7 - Potosi / Sucre - 3 h 30 approx Discover the «Imperial City of Charles Quint», an historical city that preserves until today a unique charm. Then, walk around the main square and surrounding streets appreciating the beautiful facades of San Lorenzo and San Francisco churches. Visit of the Museum of Casa de la Monedan the

coin Museum. Tour of a refurbished mine turned into a museum, you will need to carry a lamp in your hand and a helmet for your protection, you will discover the lives and traditions of Bolivian miners. Lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to Sucre.

Dinner not included - Overnight at your hotel.

Day 8 - Sucre Visit of the official and constitutional Capital of Bolivia ( half a day ). Sucre’s colonial architecture and museums are a reminder of the history, culture and traditions that have thrived in this city.

Lunch at a local restaurant. The plaza 25 de mayo is the heart of the city.

The cathedral of 1559, and other monuments are exemples of the Renaissance and the baroque styles.

Dinner not included - Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 - Sucre / Santa Cruz Assisted transfer for flight to Santa Cruz.. Suggested flight (not included): Boliviana de Aviacion flight OB 573 – Departure Sucre at 10h45 – Arrival Santa Cruz at 12h30. Arrival and transfer to the city. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner not included - Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 - Santa Cruz / Madrid Breakfast. Assisted transfer for flight to Europe.

Possible extensions after the circuit : Bolivian Jesuits in 6D / 5N For rates and conditions, please ask for the detailed program. It will be sent to you free of charge.

Dates

of the guaranteed departures 2015 Date of arrivals Date of returns to Santa Cruz towards France. de la Sierra September 30th November 11th November 25th

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INCREDIBLE ECUADOR 9 nights program One of countries with the biggest cultural and natural diversity of the planet has its home in Ecuador, which is also the middle of the world. The essence of Latin America fuses itself to create an unforgettable and unique destination. Discover through this complete itinerary the Amazon Jungle, the majestic Andean mountains, traditional indigenous communities, wonderful historic cities and the most amazing landscapes..

Day 1 - Arrival to Quito Arrival at the airport Mariscal Sucre in Quito.

Welcome by our English speaking guide and transfer to your hotel.

Dinner is not included - Overnight at your hotel.

Day 3 - Quito / Otavalo - About 3 h drive In the morning, departure towards Imbabura province, via the Panamerican Highway, to cross the equator line at Cayambe with a stop at Calderon’s ‘bread doll’ village.

Then continue to Otavalo to visit Day 2 - Quito / Equatorial Line one of South America’s most famous - 1 h drive Indian markets. Otavalo Indians in Visit a Jesuit church, one of the their traditional dresses come to this great baroque masterpieces in town to sell a multicolored variety of South America. La Compañia has an handicrafts. Lunch in a local restaurant. impressive facade and the carvings Departure to visit Cuicocha Crater are unbelievably detailed.

Lake that is part of the Ecological Continue to San Francisco, an Reserve Cotacachi-Cayapas. The important baroque church said to be Crater Lake is located at 3.064m the first religious building constructed in altitude and its waters are blue green.

South America by the Spanish.

Dinner at the hotel - Overnight at your Lunch in a local restaurant. hotel In the afternoon, visit the Equatorial Day 4 - Otavalo / Amazon Jungle Monument, which shows the - About 6 h drive place where Charles Marie de la Condamine established precisely the Departure to the Amazon Forest.

Equator.

Lunch at a restaurant. You will continue Visit to the monument and the little the journey along a scenic stretch of ethnical museum which is actually roads, which go through the majestic inside the monument.

Andes highlands. Along the way there Dinner in town - Overnight at your will be several opportunities to stop hotel. for photographs, overlooking lush

green valleys and beautiful sparkling waterfalls. The road ends at Punta Ahuano, tiny port town of the Napo River, where canoes await for a lateafternoon 15 minutes ride downstream to the lodge. The group will arrive on time to get settled, and enjoy a sunset from the swimming pool with a refreshing welcome cocktail. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Day 5 - Amazon Jungle During the second day at La Casa del Suizo, guests will participate at full day of activities. These visits will begin after an early breakfast, and will be led by both native and English speaking guides. According to the group of passengers, your guide will choose one activity to be done in the morning and one in the afternoon and also depending on the weather.

Lunch and dinner at the Lodge. Visit a local Quichua Indian family and their garden which contains many medicinal plants still commonly used today. But the fun is not over yet! Afterwards you may live the incredible experience of building and navigating a wooden raft.

Full Board and overnight at the Lodge.

ECUADOR - 9 nights circuit - Season 2015 Day 6 - Amazon Jungle / Puyo / Baños / Riobamba - Total of 6 h drive Return in «piraguas» or motorized canoes to La Punta. Land trip to Puyo.

This is the most important center in the whole Oriente; this is the junction to travel by road into the Southern Oriente. Heading to or from Baños.

20 km from Baños on the Puyo road, they are the spectacular falls from the Rio Verde. Visit the small town of Baños, famous for its hot springs.

Baños’ elevation of 1800 meters gives a pleasant climate. Lunch in a local restaurant. Arrival to Riobamba, the capital of Chimborazo Province.

It is built in the wide Tapi Valley and has broad streets and many ageing but impressive buildings. Dinner at the hotel - Overnight at your hotel Day 7 - Riobamba / Train of the Andes / Ingapirca / Cuenca - About 8 h drive & train A journey which reveals to the tourists the delights of the typical Andean landscapes, the culture, folklore and handicrafts of its people. Moreover the tourists can enjoy the majestic and unique in the word engineering work of the zigzag railroad. Lunch in a local restaurant. Visit of the archaeological ruins of Ingapirca, ceremonial center called “The Inca Wall” located near the town of Cañar. These ruins are the most important pre-Colombian site in the country. Ingapirca was built in the 15thcentury under the reign of Huayna Capac. Transfer to Cuenca.

Dinner at the hotel - Overnight at your hotel.

Day 8 - Cuenca Visit of the huge and colorful cathedral of Cuenca made of marble. Cuenca is the center of the country’s handcraft industry. Visit the hats handcrafts factory of the Ortega’s family.

These famous straw hats “toquilla», exclusively from Ecuador, where born at Montecristi, small village at the province of Manabí, on the Pacific coast. Lunch in a local restaurant. Visit

of the Aboriginal Culture Museum, which has a private collection that gathers the true richness of Ecuador’s Archeology, culture and ethnography.

Dinner in town - Overnight at your hotel.

Day 9 - Cuenca / Guayaquil - 4 h drive Departure to Guayaquil crossing Cajas Park, which is one of the most important nature reserves of Ecuador.

We climb up to suddenly find desert views, and then fall down all the thermal floors. After this visit, you will arrive at the modern and big city of Guayaquil, located on the Pacific coast. It’s the main port of Ecuador; it has a tropical climate, and it’s known as the «Pacific Pearl». Lunch in a local restaurant.On the top of a hill you can observe cannons and forts that were used to defend the city form pirate attacks. Few houses preserve their original architecture, with protecting walls facing the river.

Find entertainment, culture and nature on this 1 1/2 mile waterfront walk!

Malecón 2000 includes monuments, museums, gardens, fountains,

shopping malls, restaurants, bars, an IMAX theater, as well as docks and viewpoints.

Dinner at the hotel - Overnight at your hotel.

Day 10 - Guayaquil / France Morning at leisure. Free lunch. Transfer to the airport.

Possible extensions after the circuit : The Galapagos in 5D / 4N

For rates and conditions, please request the full program. It will be sent to you free of charge.

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INCREDIBLE COLOMBIA Circuit 9 nights on site The country of Eldorado is undoubtedly a beautiful synthesis of South America: beautiful Andean landscapes, cities rich of colonial history, remarkable memories of the pre Columbian cultures, scenic coffee region and a friendly population, proud of their ancestral traditions. Colombia invites you to travel starting with Cartagena, the beloved city of Gabriel Garcia Marques, with extraordinary historical sites.

Day 1 - Arrival in Bogota Arrival at « El Dorado International airport, reception by one of our team.

Overnight at your hotel.

greatly in this collection creating a total about 36000 pieces of gold and splendid emeralds. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Bogota First, visit of The Monserrate, from where you can have a wonderful view of the city a magnificent panoramic point of the town. This place can be reached by cable car or funicular. Walking tour in the historic center, La Candelaria and discovery all the houses and churches of the XVIIIe and XIX centuries. On the way to the “Plaza Bolívar”, you will see “Casa del Nariño”, home of the President of Colombia. Around the “Plaza Bolívar” is located the “Capitolio Nacional”, the “Palacio de Justicia”, the “Alcaldía Mayor” of Bogotá, but also the “Catedral Primada”, the “Capilla del Sagrario” and the “Palacio del Arzobispado”.

Visit the Botero Museum. This Art collection was donated in 2000 by Fernando Botero, the Colombian artist recognized internationally and it is exposed permanently. Lunch in a local restaurant. Visit the Gold Museum, owned by the Bank of Colombia.

Archaeologists have also contributed

Day 3 - Bogota / Zipaquira / Villa de Leyva - 4 h drive

a military figure, who has played an important role in the country’s independence. The tour continues to the Place «Mayor», its 14,000 m2 makes it the largest square «plaza» of Colombia. Departure to Tunja through the bridge of Boyaca, emblematic place of the revolution for the independence of the country.

Departure towards Bogota and transfer to the “Puente Aereo” to take the flight towards Armenia located in the heart of the coffee region. Arrival at the “El Eden” airport of Armenia, reception by our local guide. Transfer and accommodation to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight in your hotel

Departure towards Zipaquirá (1 hour approximately). Visit of the Salt Cathedral, an underground Roman Catholic church built within the tunnels of a salt mine 200 meters underground in a Halite mountain. Here you will find the salt mines from which a monumental Cathedral was excavated. Lunch in a local restaurant. Continues towards Villa de Leyva (3 hours approximately) It is a magical town, steeped in a colonial Day 5 - Triangle Coffee - Armenia / atmosphere and surrounded by very Salento / Valle del Corcora / Armenia different landscapes. Arrival to Villa de Leyva, transfer and accommodation to Visit Valley Cocora located in the the hotel. Dinner in a local restaurant - Colombian Andes by Jeep (4 persons per vehicle). Travel through the Cocora Overnight at your hotel.

Valley located in the department of Quindío; on the way you will appreciate Day 4 - Villa de Leyva / Bogota / Armenia - 1 h of flight (not included) the beautiful landscape. Once you reach the Valley, you will receive a - 5 h / 5 h 30 of road welcome cocktail and assistance by Panoramic visit of Villa de Leyva. The an expert guide from Cocora; take walk begins with Plaza San Agustín the walk into the cloud forest where and continues to the house of Antonio you will appreciate the biodiversity Nariño, journalist, politician and of fauna and flora. Lunch in a local restaurant. Visit to Salento, city tour in the famous town of Salento. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the farm.

Day 6 - Armenia Visit the waterfalls and baths of Santa Rosa de Cabal. Walking in the heart of the Andes mountains to admire the waterfalls and the hot and cold water in a natural setting of great beauty.

Swimming in the warm waters of this unique place. Lunch in a restaurant local. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the farm.

COLOMBIA - 9 nights circuit - Season 2015

Day 7 - Armenia / Bogota / Cartagena - 2 h of flight (not included) The Road of the coffee Culture.

The Road of the Coffee Culture is a tour that allows visitors to share the experience of peasants working in coffee farms in a fun and educational way. It is also an opportunity to explore the mythical and fantastic history of coffee growing in Colombia. Lunch in a local restaurant. Return to Armenia transfer to El Edén Airport in Armenia and assistance to take the flight to Bogotá and connection with the flight to Cartagena. Transfer e installation at the hotel. Dinner not include Overnight at your hotel.

Day 8 - Cartagena Visit to « Cerro de la Popa ».

The “Cerro de la Popa” is the perfect place to enjoy Cartagena as a whole but also the sea and the history. Also know as the island of “Tierrabomba”, the historic center and “Boquilla”will be part of the visit. Very famous site will be the visit of « Castillo San Felipe ». The route continues through the “Castillo San Felipe”, initially called “Castillo de San Lázaro”, the largest Spanish military building of the New World. The original construction dates of 1536 and was enlarged as required until 1657. Lunch in a local restaurant.

Walking tour in the historic center

The walk takes passengers along the Possible extensions after the circuit: colonial streets of the historic center Santa Marta & National Park to admire the major attractions of the Tayrona in 4D / 3N old city : “Torre del Reloj”, the “Iglesia San Pedro Claver” through the “Plaza de la Aduana”. The tour continues to For rates and conditions, please the “Plaza Santo Domingo”, which is request the full program. It will be sent very lively at night, and its spectacular to you free of charge. church. The “Parque Bolívar”, pleasantly shaded by large trees.

Dinner not included - Overnight at the Dates of the guaranteed hotel. departures 2015 Day 9 - Cartagena / Rosario Islands / Cartagena Transfer to the pier to embark a full day at the Rosario Islands (1 hour by boat). The Rosario Islands are in of the Bay of Cartagena and about an hour by boat. It’s an archipelago of coral formation including 27 islands with crystal clear waters and the only underwater park in Colombia. Lunch in a restaurant. Return to Cartagena.

Dinner not included - Overnight at the hotel .

Day 10 - Cartagena / Bogota 1 h of flight (not included) / Europe Transfer to the airport and assistance to take the flight to Bogotá (flight not included). Lunch not included.

Assistance and connection to take the international flight.

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CENTRAL AMERICA AND MEXICO

INCREDIBLE COSTA RICA 8 nights circuit on site This circuit, will show the most fascinating places of Costa Rica, will take you to the heart of Nature, precious exuberant. A mixture of national parks where fragile ecosystems are very well preserved, it is a country where it’s easy to move around thanks to its good roads. It is a country that entices you with its contrasting landscapes and its accomplished efforts to achieve a sustainable tourism.

Day 1 - Arrival to San José Airport Welcome by our English-speaking guide and transfer to your hotel. Dinner at the hotel - Overnight at your hotel.

discover the great biodiversity of this beautiful national park. It is the habitat of multiple species of birds, monkeys, iguanas. Your guide will help you spot this rich fauna and tropical flora. And Day 2 - San José / to complete the day, a visit to the Tortuguero National Park lodge’s botanical garden.

Early departure towards Guápiles in Lunch and dinner at the hotel the region of Tortuguero. At the “Selva Overnight at your hotel.

Tropical” restaurant you are going to Day 4 - Tortuguero / La Fortuna / stop for breakfast. First contact with Arenal Volcano / 180 km - 4 h Costa Rica’s exuberant Nature then pass by banana plantations. At Caño Return by boat to Caño Blanco/ Blanco/La Pavona, the boats will take Pavona, and bus to Guápiles. Lunch at you through the canals of Tortuguero. a typical restaurant. Then, towards the Observe its rich Caribbean fauna northwest up to the city of La Fortuna, and flora (monkeys, green ibis, located at the base of the Arenal crocodiles, Mexican jacanas, toucans…). Volcano, an emblematic image of Settling into the hotel and lunch. During Costa Rica thanks to its perfect conical the afternoon, walk at the typical shape. Free time to stroll around the Caribbean village on the coast and village of La Fortuna. Settle into your visit to the « Caribbean Conservation hotel. Dinner at the hotel - Overnight Center », in charge of protecting the at your hotel. sea turtle. Return to the hotel by the Day 5 - Arenal Volcano National Park beach. Dinner at the hotel - Overnight A morning dedicated to visiting the at your hotel..

National Park of the Arenal volcano, Day 3 - Tortuguero National Park traveling on the marked paths of this Boat trip for a visit to the canals of the volcano, active since 1968, up to the Tortuguero National Park in order to runoffs of dry lava. Walk over the

suspended bridges to appreciate the magnificent natural scenery of the park where the noises of the forest have an additional charm. Lunch at the hotel. At the end of the afternoon, a bath at the Baldi thermal waters.

These naturally heated swimming pools, with healing qualities, are located in front of an impressive view of the park and the volcano. Dinner at the restaurant of the thermal waters Overnight at your hotel.

Day 6 - Arenal / Rincon de la Vieja - 166 km - 4 h of road Follow up towards the region of Guanacaste, a tropical lowland among the warmest in the country.

It is a land of cattle farming and big land properties. You will notice without a doubt the farm boys who look like real “cowboys”. Lunch on the road at a small typical restaurant. Arrival to the Rincón de la Vieja Park, host to the most beautiful species of orchids in Costa Rica. Discover the thermal waters of Río Negro, known for its baths of volcanic mud right in the middle of nature. Dinner at the hotel Overnight at your hotel.

COSTA RICA - 6 nights circuit - Season 2015

Day 7 - Rincon de la Vieja National Park An early departure for a visit to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, declared human heritage by the UNESCO. Walk across the extent of the park, a rare geologic splendor of our planet. The land opens in boiling craters that testify the current volcanic activity.

The landscape, very contrasting, houses a thick tropical forest populated by howling monkeys. In this exuberant vegetation you can find the « Guaria Morada », the national flower of Costa Rica. On the way back, stop to admire the magnificent Las Chorreras waterfall. This waterfall is tied to the Rio Blanco River and together they form a pool of blue transparent water.

It is an excellent place to enjoy the scenery and if you wish to, refresh in the natural pool. Dinner at the hotel Overnight at your hotel.

Day 8 - Rincon de la Vieja / San José - 249 Km / 5 h 30

airport for the flight to Europe via Madrid.

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You will be able to visit the lung of the Dates of arrivals Dates of returns to San José towards France town. Pass by the main buildings like the famous National Theatre. Walk at the September 19th → September 27th Parque Sabana where « los ticos » October 17th → October 25th Costa Rican´s nickname – come for a November 07th → November 15th stroll. Lunch at a local restaurant during December 05th → December 13th the excursion. Dinner at the hotel Overnight at your hotel.

Day 9 - Poas Volcano / Sarchi / San José Out - 80 Km / 2 h 30 (to and back) Departure towards the Poás Volcano National Park, which has the biggest crater in the country. Observe the large deserted space where the fumaroles are found. Enjoy a walk to the Botos lagoon, which fills the former crater now extinct. Visit the typical village of Sarchí. This village is known for its craftsmanship elaborated with precious and colored wood from the zone. Open lunch. Transfer to the

CENTRAL AMERICA AND MEXICO

INCREDIBLE GUATEMALA 9 nights program Guatemala, fascinating land where many Mayan communities still preserve the language, religion and the ancestral customs.

This small country offers an exceptional variety of landscapes: mountains, lakes and authentic Indian villages, the Caribbean coast inhabited by the Garifuna community and at the north where the dense rainforest of Peten with its archaeological treasures lies. This tour will also take you to Honduras to discover the archaeological site of Copan.

Day 1 - Guatemala City / Antigua - 1 h Meet your tour guide and transfer to Antigua.

Arrival at the hotel. Welcome drink.

Dinner not included - Overnight at your hotel.

Day 2 - Antigua / Chichicastenango - 2 h 30 The morning will be dedicated to the discovery of Antigua, a city classified as world heritage by Unesco.

You will discover during your visit the historical and colonial center of this beautiful city located in a valley surrounded by mountains. Walk through the busy streets to admire all churches and mansions that tell the story of Antigua, the former capital of the country. Passage by the former Dominican convent of Santo Domingo, the church of Santa Clara 17th century whose facade is decorated in baroque style.

Visit of a jade factory, the sacred stone of the Maya civilization, to follow the different steps of the size of the gem stone finely chopped. Discovery of a coffee plantation which produces one of the best coffee in the world thanks to the volcanic soil.

Lunch in a local restaurant. Transfer through the amazing countryside of Chichicastenango, Indian village.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 - Chichicastenango / Panajachel - 1 h approx Wake up early to admire the preparations for the installation of the market: Indians in the region, dressed in their best clothes arrive to place their merchandise in the village streets.

You will attend mass at the Church of St. Thomas, in the heart of the market.

Time to explore the colorful market of Chichicastenango. Lunch at a restaurant run by Indians where you learn to make “tortillas made from corn».

After lunch, climb the hill overlooking the village and visit the cemetery with graves decorated with flowers.

Continue the trip to Panajachel, located on the shores of Lake Atitlan. Accommodation at your hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 - Panajachel (lake Atitlan) / Guatemala - 3 h 30 Boat ride to reach the village «Tz’utujil» Santiago Atitlán, which houses the sacred remains of «Maximon» hybrid god, symbol of religious syncretism. Visit the village where you have the opportunity to meet a family «Tz’utujil» to understand the daily life of the Maya ethnic group. Navigation to the other side of the lake to visit the town of Santa Catarina Palopo with its immutable antique decor.

Lunch in a typical local restaurant.

Route to Guatemala City, the national capital.

Arrival and accommodation at your hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 - Guatemala / Copan (Honduras) - 4 h approx Morning departure to Honduras and crossing the borders. Lunch on the road Visit of Copan, where the numerous stelae keep the mysterious story of priests and governors of the Classic Maya civilization.

It certainly is one of the most valuable sites in the Maya world for the elegance and refinement of the stelae. Arrival and accommodation at your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 - Copan (Honduras) / Quirigua / Rio Dulce - 4 h Route to Guatemala and visit of the archaeological site of Quirigua. The carved stelae, some of

GUATEMALA - 9 nights circuit - Season 2015 Day 9 - Coban / Guatemala - 4 h approx Before taking the road to Guatemala City, you will enjoy an excursion to the habitat of the “ Quetzal “. A beautiful bird with more color than a rainbow that became the symbol of Guatemala.

Lunch on the road. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the Zona Viva, Guatemala City. Dinner in a local restaurant - Overnight at the hotel.

Day 1O - Guatemala City / France Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your international flight schedules, visit to the square of the Cathedral and the Government Palace.. Assistance at the airport to take the flight back to France (not included).

them reach more than 10m height, and contain hieroglyphics texts that have not been decrypted.

Lunch in a restaurant during the tour. Boat ride across the emerald lake to visit a school where children learn the Maya language and walking tour on the island of birds. You will approach the fauna and flora of this beautiful region. Arrival and accommodation at your hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 - Rio Dulce / Tikal / Flores - 7 h approx Early departure to the Peten jungle that stretches across the north of the country.

Lunch during the transfer.

Visit the archaeological site of Tikal, which remains

one of the greatest Mayan cities discovered to date. In this tropical setting, you can admire the stone temples that are among the highest ones in Central America.

Walking tour along the trails of the jungle to see the colorful birds and howler monkeys. Return to Flores, a small village on the island of Lake Petén Itzá.

Arrival and accommodation at your hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 - Flores / Coban - 4 h approx Transfer to Coban, the heart of the region’s coffee and cardamom plantations.

Founded in the sixteenth century, is a peaceful indigenous town. You will attend to Mayan rites

For rates and conditions, please request the full program. It will be practiced by the indigenous sent to you free of charge. community Q’eqchie by a recognized shaman in the region. An affordable tour Dates of the guaranteed for all will take place to departures 2015 enjoy the scenery of this beautiful region near the natural area. Lunch in a Dates of arrivals Date of returns to Guatemala to France local restaurant.

Route to Coban.

Arrival and accommodation September 15th → September 24th at your hotel.

October 20th → October 29th Dinner and overnight at the November 10th → November 19th hotel.

December 08th → December 17th

CENTRAL AMERICA AND MEXICO

INCREDIBLE MEXICO 10 nights circuit All seductive aspects of Mexico come together in this unique tour. Discover historic towns and archaeological sites that tell the epic history of the friendly mestizo population. During the tour you will travel through iconic landscapes, dotted with picturesque villages, where indigenous traditions are still preserved. At the end of the circuit, travellers have the possibility to stay on the Mexican Caribbean coast, one of the most beautiful in the world.

Day 1 - Arrival to Mexico Arrival and welcome at Mexico City’s airport by our English speaking driverguide or guide. Transfer to your hotel in the center of the city. Dinner not included Accommodation at your hotel Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 2 - Mexico / Teotihuacan / Puebla - 3 h 30 road trip In the morning, we will tour the main rooms of the National Museum of Anthropology, which houses the treasures of the indigenous civilizations that have shaped Mexican culture.

Visit the Plaza de la Constitución or Zócalo, lined with arches, one of the world’s biggest urban plazas.

Enter the Metropolitan Cathedral to admire the architecture and decoration composites. Contemplate the majestic National Palace, with its facade decorated with beautiful iron balconies. Continue through Calle Madero, where you will discover beautiful examples of the 18th century architecture. Drive to Teotihuacan.

Lunch buffet in a local restaurant near the site. Visit Teotihuacan Archeological site, the most ancient city of the American continent. Continue to the beautiful Puebla, one of the largest

cities in the country, which holds a remarkable colonial history. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner not included Overnight stay in the hotel Day 3 - Puebla / Oaxaca - 5 h road trip Walk through the streets and squares of Puebla to admire the remarkable colonial center, including several building facades decorated with «Talavera», the famous local ceramic.

After the visit of the Cathedral, stroll down 5 de Mayo Street to discover one of the jewels of baroque sacred art of Mexico: the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, located in the church of Santo Domingo. Lunch not included. Departure to Oaxaca across a highway surrounded by mountains where the candelabra cactus grow freely. Stop to take pictures. On arrival transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Day 4 - Oaxaca In the morning, departure to Monte Alban to discover the Zapotec/ Mixtec ceremonial center, which rises on a vast esplanade. Lunch at a typical restaurant. The afternoon will be dedicated to a walking tour of the charming Oaxaca, inhabited

by a mestizo population, proud of its indigenous origins. Visit the church of Santo Domingo, considered a baroque jewel from Mexico and its magnificent museum dedicated to pre Colombian civilizations. Through the streets, adorned with colorful houses, you arrive at the city market. Exotic, with its stalls of fruits, vegetables and meats in quantity, you can enjoy chocolate in one of the many factories that surround the market. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel..

Day 5 - Oaxaca / Chiapa de Corzo - 8 h road trip Cross the Mexican countryside dotted with small villages and agave plantations. Stop in Santa Maria El Tule where you will see an amazing botanical curiosity : a giant tree of the ahuehuete species, 40 meters high, that literally covers the village square with its foliage. Lunch at Tehuantepec, festive city where the Zapotec culture remains very much alive. Departure to Chiapa de Corzo. Late arrival, but before checking in the hotel.

Accommodation at your hotel. Dinner not included - Overnight stay in the hotel..

Day 6 - Chiapa de Corzo / San Cristobal de las casas - 1 h 30 road trip In the morning, boat ride in the Sumidero Canyon, a natural site with high gorges, covered with vegetation, down to the calm waters of a winding river, which forms a fabulous parade of unforgettable landscapes. Lunch at a local restaurant in Chiapa de Corzo.

Departure to visit the small village of San Juan Chamula, where ancient mystical traditions come alive. Road trip to San Cristobal de las Casas.

Arrival and Installation at your hotel.

Dinner and overnight.

MEXICO - 9 nights circuit - Season 2015

Day 7 - San Cristobal de las casas In the morning explore the Indian market in San Cristobal, where you will found crowds of people dress in traditional costumes of the different indigenous communities of the region.

Around the Zócalo, visit the Cathedral (XVI century) and the Temple of Santo Domingo, beautiful examples of colonial and Baroque architecture.

Lunch in a small restaurant. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 8 - San Cristobal / Cascadas de Agua azul / Palenque - 5 h road trip Discover the famous Agua Azul waterfalls nestled amongst lush vegetation. Swimming is allowed. Lunch in a restaurant at the foot of the falls.

Road trip to Palenque in the heart of the rainforest. Visit Palenque, one of the most famous Mayan cities in Mexico.

Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

During dinner we will offer a Piñata game (hitting a giant paper mache figure, filled with sweets and fruits, with a stick)..

Day 9 - Palenque / Uxmal / Merida - 8 h road trip Cross Yucatan State, located on the Gulf of Mexico. Lunch at the restaurant.

Explore the archaeological city of Uxmal, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Continue to Merida, capital of Yucatan.

Arrival at your restaurant.

Dinner and overnight

Day 11 - Chichen Itza / Cancun Day 10 - Merida / Chichen Itza 2 h 30 of road - 2 h 15 drive Walk through the historic center of Road to Cancun. Transfer to Cancun’s Merida, where you will see colonial airport according to passengers’ flight and republican buildings that are the schedules. END OF OUR SERVICES. hallmark of this city, which used to be Possible extensions after the circuit : very rich thanks to the exploitation of Beach extension at Cancun sisal or henequen.

Beach or Playa del Carmen Promenade on the Independence Beach in request Square, animated by various musical groups, especially during the For rates and conditions, please weekends. request the full program. It will be Continue to Chichen Itza, one of the sent to you free of charge. new 7 wonders of the world.

Dates of the guaranteed Lunch at the restaurant. departures 2015 Visit the archaeological sites of Chichen Itza, the emblematic city of Date of returns Date of the Mayan people. towards arrivals to Monuments placed near a huge France Mexico cenote (natural well) give a perfect idea of the life and culture of the September 17th → September 27th Mayans.

October 22nd → November 1st Dinner not included - Overnight stay in November 12th → November 22nd hotel near from the site..

December 03rd → December 13th

SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS GUARANTED DEPARTURES GENERAL CONDITIONS • The order of the itinerary as well as the visits may be modified due to unexpected local events such as modifications/ cancelation of flights from the airline companies, train schedules, weather or nature conditions, strikes or any other major force situation. In all cases, we’ll try to respect all programmed visits; in case this is not achieved, Quimbaya Latin America compromises to provide the bests solutions and communicate it to the passengers.

• Quimbaya Latin America will not be responsible for costs incurred in the situations mentioned above as well as the late arrival or loss of luggage, or medical expenses generated by illness of passengers.

• Any service not mentioned in this program is on behalf of passengers.

• With no response from your side, Quimbaya Latin America will consider the document (program, services, rates and conditions) as read and approved.

IMPORTANT – AIRLINE TICKETS • The airline tickets from LAN airlines are emitted electronically.

• We need to send the airline, the passport numbers, international tickets numbers and names of passengers 45 days prior to the date of international departure. For this reason, we request to send us within that period, passport numbers of all passengers, otherwise, tickets may not be issued and the reservation system will automatically cancel the reservations.

• We also request you to VERIFY that the passport numbers correspond to the full name of each passenger. In case of mismatch, passengers will have problems at boarding time.

• If the airline does not have the passport number and the international tickets numbers on the requested date, every new emission is subject to availability and will have an additional cost of $ 75.00 for each route per person.

• The domestic flights of the Quimbaya Latin America tour leader are included if they are issued by us, otherwise, we ask you to provide him the domestic flights.

• We would appreciate to follow and respect these conditions.

• If these conditions are not respected, we will not be able to assume any supplement.

CANCELLATIONS Every cancellation will only be made written and according to the following conditions: The cancellation of the reservation of one or more passengers may result in modification of the invoice. We reserve the right to update the announced price depending on the actual number of passengers.

Total cancellation of the reservation: • 90 days prior the arrival of the group.

Land Services: • No fee charge if the cancellation is made 45 days prior to the arrival date of the passengers • Between the 44tth and 30th day prior to the arrival date of the passengers, we charge US$ 30.00 per person • Between the 29tth and 15th day prior to the arrival date of the passengers, we charge 20 % • Between the 14th and 4th day prior to the arrival date of the passengers, we charge 40 % • No refund if the cancellation is made as for the 4th day prior to the arrival date of the passengers • In case of no show the 100 % of full amount of the services will be charged.

RESERVATION CONDITIONS – PRE PAYMENTS – FULL PAYMENT • Once we receive your confirmation we send you a prepay invoice corresponding to 30% of total land services and flights. This invoice should be paid when it is received in order to guarantee the reservations of your program.

• 60 days prior the arrival of the group, we need the preliminary rooming list in order to assure the reservations of hotels and other services.

• 45 days prior the arrival of the group, we need the final rooming list • The final invoice should be paid 20 days prior to the arrival date of the passenger.

• We reserve the right of provision of the services if the invoice is not paid before the arrival date of the passenger to the destination.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS In case of suppliers have special cancellation terms, these will be mentioned in our confirmation letter and they will be applied strictly as the supplier does.

Domestic flights and trains: • Tickets will be emitted 30 days in advance • Once the emission is made any refund is not applied. The 100% of full amount will be charged.

• Any modification of name or re-emission of the tickets will have a cost of US$ 85.00 per passenger.

Special Dates Special terms and conditions for sales and reservations will apply on holidays and local events. These special terms will be mentioned in our confirmation letter and they will be applied strictly as the supplier does.

For example • New Year’s celebration • Carnivals • Religious holidays. Specially Easter Holidays.

• National or regional holidays. Specialy “Inti Raymi” in Cusco-Peru (last days of June) Cruises Cruises at the Amazon, Patagonia and others have special conditions. For your information cancellations 45 days before the arrival, will take place in a 100% of penalty.

Following, you will find the sales conditions for the Galapagos Extension (proposed extension from our guaranteed departures “Inescapable Galapagos”.

RESERVATION & CANCELLATION POLICIES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES – GALAPAGOS EXTENSION RESERVATION POLICIES – DEPOSIT – TOTAL PAYMENT • With the confirmation letter, we will send you a deposit invoice corresponding to 30% of the total booking amount. The only way to confirm your reservation of services is by making this 30% deposit.

• 60 days prior arrival date, please send us a preliminary rooming list in order to guarantee place in hotels and services of the program.

• 45 days prior arrival date, we need to receive the final rooming list • We must receive the final invoice payment 30 days prior arrival date * Failure to receive payment of a confirmed booking based on the time frames given, spaces will be released automatically and consequently the booking will be cancelled.

CANCELLATION POLICIES All cancellations will be received in writing form only and according to following conditions: • • • •

Cancellation made between 90 and 61 days prior arrival date = 20 USD per person for administration fee Cancellation made between 60 and 45 days prior arrival date = 30% of the price of the package Cancellation made between 44 and 30 days prior arrival date = 50% of the price of the package Cancellation made between 29 and the arrival date

= 100% of the price of the package

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