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DISCOVER LATIN AMERICA Fully Escorted Small Group Tours Charming Accommodation Make Your Day Individual Guaranteed Departures Escorted Small Group Tours to Latin America

2 | LATIN AMERICA CONTENTS WHY CHOOSE A LATIN ROUTES GROUP TOUR 3 Find out what makes our group tours stand out! LATIN AMERICA'S TOP DESTINATIONS 4-5 The continent’s main highlights at a glance. See how many you need to add to your bucket list! COSTA RICA HIGHLIGHTS 6-7 Diverse ecosystems, lush rainforests, abundant wildlife and picture-perfect volcanoes await PERU HIGHLIGHTS 8-9 Visit the land of the Incas and its iconic sights, including the fascinating citadel of Machu Picchu PERU & GALÁPAGOS WONDERS 10-11 Explore stunning landscapes, historical cities and DISCOVER THE WORLD-FAMOUS BEACHES OF the wildlife wonderland of the Galápagos Islands RIO DE JANEIRO IN JOURNEY TO RIO P22 ECUADOR & GALÁPAGOS ADVENTURE 12-13 EXPERIENCE AWE-INSPIRING SCENERY IN PURE PATAGONIA P18 Colonial history and one of the world’s hotspots BE INSPIRED BY THE WONDERS OF MACHU PICCHU AND THE for wildlife in an unforgettable journey GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS IN PERU & GALÁPAGOS WONDERS P10 ARGENTINA DISCOVERY 14-15 From the streets of Buenos Aires to the majestic Patagonian glaciers, Argentina will captivate you CHILE EXPLORER 16-17 Soak up Chile's diverse natural beauty, from otherworldly deserts to areas of vast wilderness PURE PATAGONIA 18-19 Discover serene lakes, gigantic glaciers and imposing mountains in this stunning region CLASSIC BRAZIL 20-21 Relax on Copacabana beach, explore the depths of the Amazon and admire the mighty Iguazu Falls JOURNEY TO RIO 22-23 Discover cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the stunning Iguazu Falls and the world-famous beaches of Rio - Contents -

LATIN AMERICA | 3 WHY CHOOSE A LATIN ROUTES GROUP TOUR A Latin Routes Group Tour is an unforgettable journey to some of the most beautiful places in the world, and the chance to visit this stunning continent with the peace of mind that everything has been taken care of for you. All you have to worry about is having a fabulous time, bringing a good camera and making lasting friendships! AWARD-WINNING TEAM GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Latin Routes is an award-winning No minimum numbers are needed for team of experts on Latin America. We a tour to go ahead. We guarantee you know the continent inside and out, that, no matter how many passengers and are truly passionate about it. This have booked, your Latin Routes expertise has allowed us to craft the Group Tour will take place. perfect group tours for you! CHARMING SMALL GROUPS ACCOMMODATION EXPLORE ANDEAN LANDSCAPES AND Travelling in a group enriches your We have taken extra care in selecting INCA ICONS IN PERU HIGHLIGHTS P8 experience as you can share it with your accommodation, and wherever like-minded people, however, size possible we have chosen 3* and 4* IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE AMAZON does matter! This is why we keep our boutique hotels in great locations that RAINFOREST IN CLASSIC BRAZIL P20 groups’ maximum number to 16, no offer you a more intimate experience matter what tour you choose. and personalised service. FULLY-ESCORTED TOURS 100% FINANCIAL PROTECTION You will be accompanied throughout by an experienced Latin Routes Tour All our holidays are fully protected by Leader. Our TLs are always from the ATOL and ABTOT for your full peace country you're touring, so they know of mind. it from a native's perspective and will be able to give you that extra insight ADULTS ONLY throughout your tour. MAKE YOUR DAY INDIVIDUAL Our tours are for adults only, so only those aged 18 and above are able to A unique addition to our group tours! book. You will be travelling with like- On selected days you will be able to minded individuals who want to make choose from three different activities, the most of the experience, enjoy already included in the total price, so an unforgettable journey and make you can experience the country in some friends along the way. your own way. - Why Choose A Latin Routes Group Tour -

4 | LATIN AMERICA LATIN AMERICA'S TOP DESTINATIONS Welcome to Latin America, a fascinating continent with a truly mind-boggling number of outstanding places to discover and incredible experiences to enjoy. Here is a snapshot of the main highlights, and which Latin Routes Group Tour to discover them on! 123 ARENAL – Discover the renowned MACHU PICCHU – Visit this famous ATACAMA DESERT – Witness these volcano in this National Park on our site on our Peru Highlights and Peru & amazing landscapes on our Chile Costa Rica Highlights tour on page 6 Galápagos Wonders tours on pages 8 Explorer tour on page 16 and 10 456 THE AMAZON – Explore the depths of GALÁPAGOS – Have an unforgettable stay TORRES DEL PAINE – Visit Latin this world-famous rainforest and spot on these islands on our Peru & Galápagos America’s famous National Park on our elusive wildlife on our Classic Brazil tour Wonders and Ecuador & Galápagos Chile Explorer and Pure Patagonia tours on page 20 Adventure tours on pages 10 and 12 on pages 16 and 18 789 IGUAZU FALLS – Listen to the falls’ BARILOCHE AND THE LAKE DISTRICT RIO DE JANEIRO – Stand on top of Rio’s mighty roar on our Argentina Discovery, Admire Patagonia's idyllic scenery of famous Corcovado Mountain on our Classic Brazil and Journey to Rio tours glacial lakes and lush forests on our Pure Classic Brazil and Journey to Rio tours on pages 14, 20 and 22 Patagonia tour on page 18 on pages 20 and 22 - Latin America's Top Destinations -

LATIN AMERICA | 5 1 COSTA CARTAGENA 4 RICA COLOMBIA 5 BOGOTÁ QUITO GALÁPAGOS ECUADOR JERICOACOARA FORTALEZA GUAYAQUIL 2 NATAL RECIFE MANCORA SALVADOR LIMA BRAZIL BUZIOS NAZCA PERU CUSCO AREQUIPA LAKE COLCA TITICACA CANYON SANTA CRUZ BRASILIA 3 BOLIVIA 9 7 CHILE SALTA IBERÁ WETLANDS EASTER ISLAND VALPARAISO ARGENTINA FLORIANOPOLIS SANTIAGO MENDOZA URUGUAY 8 PUNTA DEL ESTE PUERTO VARAS PENINSULA VALDES CHILOE ISLAND 6 SOUTH FALKLAND GEORGIA ISLANDS USHUAIA DRAKE SCOTIA SEA PASSAGE SOUTHERN SOUTH OCEAN SHETLAND ISLANDS ANTARCTIC WEDDELL SEA PENINSULA ANTARCTIC CIRCLE - Latin America's Top Destinations -

6 | COSTA RICA Costa Rica has it all – lush rainforests brimming with vibrant wildlife, picture perfect volcanoes and friendly locals with a relaxed pace of life. This tour allows you to experience the country's most impressive highlights from the canals of Tortuguero on the Caribbean coast to the highlands of the Monteverde cloud forest. COSTA RICA HIGHLIGHTS 11 Day Escorted Tour of Costa Rica | Max Group Size: 16 | Price from £2,199 pp ARENAL TORTUGUERO DAY 1 – San Jose DAY 4 – Tortuguero to Sarapiqui SARAPIQUÍ Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your Travel to Sarapiqui, home to several hotel for your first night in Costa Rica. nature reserves and some of the MONTEVERDE country’s best ecotourism experiences. Hotel Radisson or similar SAN JOSÉ Sarapiqui Rainforest Lodge or similar – DAY 2 – San Jose to Tortuguero Meals: B,L Travel by road and boat to Tortuguero, a unique eco-system of waterways and DAY 5 – Arenal rainforests rich in flora and fauna. The Visit La Selva Biological Station to learn boat journey itself provides wildlife- about the scientific and conservation spotting opportunities, then in the projects carried out there. Continue to afternoon visit the small village. Arenal, renowned for its beautiful conical volcano. Pachira Lodge or similar – Meals: B,L,D Volcano Lodge or similar – Meals: B DAY 3 – Tortuguero Explore the canals and tropical rainforest DAY 6 – Arenal on a morning boat tour and spot wildlife Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the such as monkeys and sloths, and surroundings or relax in the natural hot colourful birdlife. Your afternoon is at springs at your hotel. In the evening, take leisure, perhaps take a walk through the a guided nature walk to discover some of nature trails at your lodge. the country's nocturnal wonders. Pachira Lodge or similar – Meals: B,L,D Volcano Lodge or similar – Meals: B,D - Costa Rica Highlights -

COSTA RICA | 7 DAY 7 – Arenal DATES & PRICES Make your day individual Choose from three activities to explore Guaranteed departures 2022 the area in your own way. DATES PRICES Natural World Experience: 15th Jan 2022 £2,199 PP Arenal Volcano Park 5th Feb 2022 £2,199 PP 5th Mar 2022 £2,199 PP Wildlife Experience: 19th Mar 2022 £2,199 PP Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges 12th Nov 2022 £2,199 PP 26th Nov 2022 £2,199 PP Cultural Experience: Coffee & Chocolate Tour SOLO TRAVELLERS: Single Supplement is £480 - £520 Volcano Lodge or similar – Meals: B FLIGHTS: International flights from DAY 8 – Monteverde the UK are not included, to offer Travel overland to Monteverde, known for you more flexibility. Your Travel its cloud-shrouded forests which provide Specialist can check the best an ideal environment for plentiful wildlife options for your preferred airline to thrive. and departure airport. El Establo or similar – Meals: B INCLUSIONS: DAY 9 – Monteverde - Make Your Day Individual on Take a guided tour into the Cloud day 7 Forest Reserve to explore the unique ecosystem. Look out for some of the - 3* & 4* charming accommodation area’s hundreds of species of birds, including the elusive quetzal. - Tour Leader throughout plus expert local guides El Establo or similar – Meals: B - All entrance fees, transport, DAY 10 – San Jose meals and excursions as stated Return to San Jose for your final night in Costa Rica. PLEASE NOTE: All tours are 100% guaranteed, however, if your Hotel Radisson or similar – Meals: B departure has 3 clients or less, the tour will not be escorted by a Tour DAY 11 – Depart San Jose Leader and will instead be led by Transfer to the airport for your onward local guides in each area. travel arrangements. TOUR EXTENSIONS: Why not Meals: B extend your holiday after your tour? Costa Rica has a wealth of unspoilt beaches if it is relaxation you are after. Head to the Pacific coast for prime surf spots or secluded hideaways, or the laid back beaches of the Caribbean coast. For wildlife lovers, the remote Osa Peninsula is covered in lush primary rainforest and is home to an incredible concentration of flora and fauna. Visit our website or speak to your Travel Specialist for suggestions. - Get in touch with our Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit latinroutes.co.uk -

8 | PERU Discover the land of the Incas on an exhilarating tour taking you to the most celebrated highlights of Peru. Delve into the colonial delights of Arequipa and Cusco, discover the amazing Andean landscapes of the Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca and journey to the most famous sight of all, mystical Machu Picchu. PERU HIGHLIGHTS 13 Day Escorted Tour of Peru | Max Group Size: 16 | Price from £2,899 pp LIMA MACHU PICCHU DAY 1 – Arrive Lima a 16th century monastery that is still CUSCO Arrive in the bustling Peruvian capital for inhabited by Dominican nuns.. a night in the trendy Miraflores district. COLCA CANYON Casa Andina Select – Meals: B,L Arawi Miraflores Prime AREQUIPA DAY 4 – Arequipa to Colca Canyon LAKE TITICACA DAY 2 – Lima Journey through the Altiplano towards Make your day individual Colca Canyon, witnessing an array of Today choose from these three activities spectacular landscapes en route. to experience this incredible city in just the way you want. Aranwa Colca – Meals: B,L,D Cultural Experience: DAY 5 – Colca Canyon Lima City Tour Go in search of the elusive but majestic condors gliding on the morning thermal Gastronomic Experience: currents high above the vast canyon. Lima Foodie Tour Aranwa Colca – Meals: B,L,D Active experience: Art & Culture Bike Tour DAY 6 – Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca The deep blue waters of Lake Titicaca Arawi Miraflores Prime – Meals: B await you. Enjoy Peru’s beautiful scenery and learn more about this fascinating DAY 3 – Lima to Arequipa country as you continue your journey Fly to Arequipa and enjoy a tour through through the Altiplano. its beautifully preserved colonial centre. Visit the stunning Santa Catalina Convent, GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca – Meals: B,L - Peru Highlights -

PERU | 9 DAY 7 – Lake Titicaca DATES & PRICES Lake Titicaca has been home to several indigenous communities for centuries. Guaranteed departures 2022 Visit the Uros and Taquile Islands and learn about their traditional ways of life. DATES PRICES 12th June 2022 £2,899 PP GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca – Meals: B,L 17th July 2022 £2,899 PP 7th Aug 2022 £2,899 PP DAY 8 – Lake Titicaca to Cusco 4th Sep 2022 £2,899 PP Another day of amazing scenery as you 9th Oct 2022 £2,899 PP take the tourist bus to Cusco through the Andean highlands. Stop at historic sites SOLO TRAVELLERS: Single and scenic vantage points along the way. Supplement is £520 Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco – Meals: B,L FLIGHTS: International flights from the UK are not included, to offer DAY 9 – Cusco you more flexibility. Your Travel Make your day individual Specialist can check the best Today choose from three activities to options for your preferred airline explore the area in your own way. and departure airport. Cultural Experience: INCLUSIONS: Treasures of the Sacred Valley - Make Your Day Individual on Local Experience: days 2 and 9 Misminay Community Visit - Domestic flights in economy Active Experience: class Humantay Lagoon Trek - 3* & 4* charming accommodation Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco – Meals: B,L - Tour Leader throughout plus DAY 10 – Cusco to Machu Picchu expert local guides Today is the highlight you have been waiting for. Take a train journey through - All entrance fees, transport, the Sacred Valley, passing by magnificent meals and excursions as stated Andean scenery. On arrival in Aguas Calientes, a bus will take you to Machu PLEASE NOTE: All tours are 100% Picchu, where you will enjoy a guided guaranteed, however, if your tour of the spectacular Inca fortress. departure has 3 clients or less, the tour will not be escorted by a Tour El Mapi by Inkaterra – Meals: B,L,D Leader and will instead be led by local guides in each area. DAY 11 – Machu Picchu to Cusco A second entry ticket is included for you TOUR EXTENSIONS: Why not to revisit and further explore the citadel at extend your holiday with a lodge your own pace (unguided), or opt to hike stay or cruise in the Amazon? to the Sun Gate. In the afternoon, take the train to Cusco. Alternatively, discover the mysterious Nazca Lines on Peru’s Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco – Meals: B southern desert coast, or the pre-Inca sites of northern Peru. DAY 12 – Cusco to Lima Enjoy a tour of the historic city of Cusco, Visit our website or speak to your including the Sacsayhuaman fortress and Travel Specialist for suggestions. San Pedro market, before flying back to Lima for your final night. Arawi Miraflores Prime – Meals: B DAY 13 – Depart Lima Your tour of Peru ends today. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Meals: B - Get in touch with our Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit latinroutes.co.uk -

10 | PERU & GALÁPAGOS Experience two of Latin America’s must-visits, starting with the architectural marvel of Machu Picchu in beautiful Peru, followed by a twin-centre stay in the Galápagos Islands for unforgettable wildlife encounters. Many species here are not found anywhere else in the world and, unfazed by humans, can be viewed at very close quarters. PERU & GALÁPAGOS WONDERS 14 Day Escorted Tour of Peru & the Galápagos | Max Group Size: 16 | Price from £4,699 pp MACHU PICCHU DAY 1 – Arrive Lima DAY 4 – Sacred Valley Arrive in the bustling Peruvian capital and Visit the archaeological sites of Moray LIMA PERU transfer to your hotel. and Ollantaytambo, and the Andean SACRED VALLEY CUSCO Misminay community to learn about the Arawi Miraflores Prime traditional way of life in the mountains. SANTA CRUZ ISLAND QUITO ISABELA ISLAND ECUADOR DAY 2 – Lima Sonesta Posada Del Inca Yucay – Meals: B,L Make your day individual PERU Choose from three activities to explore DAY 5 – Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Lima in just the way you want. Take a train through the magnificent Andean scenery of the Sacred Valley to Cultural Experience: Aguas Calientes. On arrival, a bus will Lima City Tour take you to Machu Picchu, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the spectacular Gastronomic Experience: Inca fortress. Lima Foodie Tour El Mapi by Inkaterra – Meals: B,L,D Active Experience: Art & Culture Bike Tour DAY 6 – Machu Picchu to Cusco A second entry ticket is included for you Arawi Miraflores Prime – Meals: B to further explore the citadel at your own pace (unguided), or hike to the Sun Gate. DAY 3 – Lima to Sacred Valley In the afternoon, take the train to Cusco. Fly to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley via a working camelid farm. Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco – Meals: B Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay – Meals: B - Peru & Galápagos -

PERU & GALÁPAGOS | 11 DAY 7 – Cusco DATES & PRICES Enjoy a half-day tour of Cusco. Visit San Pedro market, Koricancha Temple, and Guaranteed departures 2022 the impressive Sacsayhuamán fortress on the city’s outskirts. DATES PRICES 15th Mar 2022 £4,699 PP Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco – Meals: B 27th June 2022 £4,699 PP 6th Oct 2022 £4,699 PP DAYS 8 & 9 – Quito Make your day individual (Day 9) SOLO TRAVELLERS: Single Fly to Quito, via Lima, for two nights in Supplement is £690 Ecuador’s beautiful colonial capital city. Choose from three activities to explore FLIGHTS: International flights from the city in just the way you want. the UK are not included, to offer you more flexibility. Your Travel Cultural Experience: Specialist can check the best Quito Colonial Centre options for your preferred airline and departure airport. Adventure Experience: Quito Teleferico INCLUSIONS: - Make Your Day Individual on Unique Experience: Intiñan Museum on the Equator days 2 and 9 La Casona de la Ronda – Meals: B - Domestic flights in economy class DAYS 10 & 11 – Isabela, Galápagos Islands - 3* & 4* charming accommodation Fly to the Galápagos and enjoy a tour of the Santa Cruz highlands. Spot birds such - Tour Leader throughout plus as Darwin’s Finches and Cattle Egret, as expert local guides well as Giant Tortoises. Afterwards, take a boat to Isabela for a two-night stay. - All entrance fees, transport, meals and excursions as stated The next day, hike up to the crater of the Sierra Negra Volcano followed by a trek PLEASE NOTE: The Galapagos along the rim of Volcan Chico. National Park fees are not included. Albemarle Hotel – Meals: B,L,D All tours are 100% guaranteed, however, if your departure has 3 DAYS 12 & 13 – Santa Cruz, Galápagos clients or less, the tour will not be Islands escorted by a Tour Leader and will Visit the islet of Tintoreras, home to instead be led by local guides in white-tipped sharks, sea lions, turtles, each area. and penguins. Enjoy time to snorkel in the bay then take the boat back to Santa TOUR EXTENSIONS: Why not Cruz. Visit the Charles Darwin Research extend your holiday after your tour? Centre, where important conservation projects are carried out. From Guayaquil, drive through the moorlands of the Cajas The next day, enjoy an excursion to National Park to Cuenca. Elegant one of the nearby islands. There will be architecture, cobbled streets and opportunities to spot a wealth of wildlife flower-filled plazas make it one of such as Sea Lions, Galápagos Penguins, Ecuador’s prettiest cities. Blue-footed Boobies and Frigate Birds. North of Quito, visit the colourful Galápagos Magic Camp – Meals: B,L,D handicraft market of Otavalo and stay in a colonial hacienda. DAY 14 – Depart Galápagos Your tour has come to an end. Catch a Alternatively, fly to Peru before your flight to mainland Ecuador to connect tour begins. Visit the colonial city with your onward flight. of Arequipa, discover the rugged volcanic landscapes of Colca Meals: B Canyon and explore the fascinating floating totora reed islands of Lake Titicaca. Visit our website or speak to your Travel Specialist for suggestions. - Get in touch with our Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit latinroutes.co.uk -

12 | ECUADOR & GALÁPAGOS Mainland Ecuador is a fascinating blend of cultures, rich history and an impressive landscape of snow-capped volcanoes. On this encompassing tour, combine the highlights of Ecuador with one of humanity’s greatest treasures, the Galápagos Islands, promising close encounters with an abundance of unique wildlife. ECUADOR & GALÁPAGOS ADVENTURE 9 Day Escorted Tour of Ecuador & the Galápagos | Max Group Size: 16 | Price from £3,199 pp SANTA CRUZ DAYS 1 & 2 – Quito before reaching your lodge just outside ISLAND Make your day individual (day 2) Cotopaxi National Park. Arrive in the beautiful Ecuadorian capital ISABELA ISLAND and transfer to your hotel. Be prepared for amazing landscapes and one of the most beautifully symmetrical QUITO The next day, choose one of these three volcanoes in the world! Weather COTOPAXI activities, to experience this incredible permitting, you will be able to see the place in just the way you want. snow-capped summit dominating the skyline. Cultural Experience: Quito Colonial Centre Chilcabamba Lodge – Meals: B,L,D Adventure Experience: DAYS 5 & 6 – Isabela, Galápagos Islands Quito Teleferico Fly to the Galápagos and enjoy a tour of the Santa Cruz highlands. Here you Unique Experience: have opportunities to spot endemic birds Intiñan Museum on the Equator such as Darwin’s Finches, Galápagos Doves and Cattle Egret, as well as Giant La Casona de la Ronda – Meals: B Tortoises roaming in the wild. DAYS 3 & 4 – Cotopaxi Afterwards, take a speedboat to Isabela Start your day with a visit to a typical for a two-night stay. The largest island in Ecuadorian market where indigenous the archipelago, Isabela offers a wealth of communities buy and sell fresh produce. different wildlife species and some of the Enjoy a gentle hike to the Pita waterfall most dramatic landscapes. to learn about the native flora and fauna - Ecuador & Galápagos Adventure -

ECUADOR & GALÁPAGOS | 13 The next day, hike up to the crater of the DATES & PRICES Sierra Negra Volcano followed by a trek along the rim of Volcan Chico. Enjoy the Guaranteed departures 2022 otherworldly landscapes and come face to face with the island’s wildlife. DATES PRICES 9th May 2022 £3,199 PP Albemarle Hotel – Meals: B,L,D 5th Sep 2022 £3,199 PP 14th Nov 2022 £3,199 PP DAYS 7 & 8 – Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands SOLO TRAVELLERS: Single Visit the small islet of Tintoreras, where Supplement is £450 you may spot white-tipped sharks, sea lions, turtles, and penguins, and enjoy FLIGHTS: International flights from time to snorkel in the bay. Take the the UK are not included, to offer boat back to Santa Cruz and visit the you more flexibility. Your Travel renowned Charles Darwin Research Specialist can check the best Centre, where the most important options for your preferred airline conservation projects of the Galápagos and departure airport. are carried out. INCLUSIONS: You will stay in a unique tented camp in a privileged elevated position in the - Make Your Day Individual on highlands with fantastic views. day 2 The next day, enjoy an excursion to - Domestic flights in economy one of the nearby islands. There will be class opportunities to spot a wealth of wildlife such as Sea Lions, Galápagos Penguins, - 3* & 4* charming accommodation Blue-footed Boobies and Frigate Birds. - Tour Leader throughout plus Galápagos Magic Camp – Meals: B,L,D expert local guides DAY 9 – Depart Quito - All entrance fees, transport, Your tour of Ecuador and the Galápagos meals and excursions as stated has come to an end. In the morning you will catch a flight to mainland Ecuador to PLEASE NOTE: The Galápagos connect with your onward flight. National Park fees are not included. Meals: B All tours are 100% guaranteed, however, if your departure has 3 clients or less, the tour will not be escorted by a Tour Leader and will instead be led by local guides in each area. TOUR EXTENSIONS: Why not extend your holiday and discover even more incredible wildlife? The Ecuadorian Amazon is easily accessed by a short flight from Quito. The cloud forests of Mindo and Mashpi Lodge, a few hours' drive from the capital, also offer excellent birdwatching opportunities. Staying in a rural hacienda is also a truly authentic experience in Ecuador. Dotted all around the country, these historic family-run estates offer plenty of character, warm hospitality, and delicious traditional cuisine. Visit our website or speak to your Travel Specialist for suggestions. - Get in touch with our Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit latinroutes.co.uk -

14 | ARGENTINA Argentina is a seductive land of great diversity in landscapes, climates and cultures alike. From its culturally rich capital to the multi-hued rock formations of the north-west, from the magnificent Iguazu Falls to the imposing glaciers of Southern Patagonia. This tour will allow you to get under the skin of this captivating country. ARGENTINA DISCOVERY 12 Day Escorted Tour of Argentina | Max Group Size: 16 | Price from £3,499 pp SALTA IGUAZÚ DAY 1 – Buenos Aires If you are lucky you may witness the FALLS Arrive in Buenos Aires and enjoy some awe-inspiring thunderous collapse of ARGENTINA free time to explore this vibrant capital. towering blocks of ice falling into the BUENOS AIRES water below! EL CALAFATE Carles Hotel PERITO MORENO Calafate Parque Hotel – Meals: B GLACIER DAY 2 – Buenos Aires Take a tour of this captivating city and DAY 5 – El Calafate to Salta visit the most prominent landmarks in its Take a flight to Salta in north-western colourful and trendy neighbourhoods. Argentina. The region is a vast territory with spectacular landscapes of dry, arid Carles Hotel – Meals: B desert with huge red rock formations, cacti and some great mountain scenery. DAY 3 – Buenos Aires to El Calafate Fly to Argentina’s glacier region in Hotel Almería – Meals: B Southern Patagonia, one of the country’s most breathtaking areas! DAY 6 – Salta Explore the beautiful old city of Salta and Calafate Parque Hotel – Meals: B its markedly Hispanic architecture. Visit historic buildings such as the Cathedral DAY 4 – Perito Moreno Glacier and San Francisco Church, along with Visit Patagonia’s most famous glacier, San Bernardo Hill, Vaqueros River and Perito Moreno. Admire its imposing the craft fair. presence from panoramic points and take a boat trip to get even closer to the Hotel Almería – Meals: B ice wall. - Argentina Discovery -

ARGENTINA | 15 DAY 8 – Salta to Iguazu Falls DATES & PRICES Fly to Iguazu, home to one of the most iconic and marvellous national parks in Guaranteed departures 2022 Latin America. DATES PRICES Yvy Hotel de Selva – Meals: B 26th Feb 2022 £3,499 PP 15th Oct 2022 £3,499 PP DAY 9 – Iguazu Falls 19th Nov 2022 £3,499 PP Enjoy a guided tour of both sides of the 4th Feb 2023 £3,499 PP mighty falls that are shared between DAY 7 – Salta Brazil and Argentina. The Brazilian side SOLO TRAVELLERS: Single Make your day individual will provide you with a spectacular Supplement is £320 Today choose one of these three panoramic view, whilst the Argentinian activities to experience this incredible tour will have you walking along the FLIGHTS: International flights from place in just the way you want. edge to reach the famous Devil's Throat the UK are not included, to offer cascade, thus getting you much closer to you more flexibility. Your Travel Cultural Experience: the powerful falls. Specialist can check the best Humahuaca options for your preferred airline Yvy Hotel de Selva – Meals: B and departure airport. Natural World Experience: Salinas Grandes DAY 10 – Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires INCLUSIONS: Take a flight back to Buenos Aires for - Make Your Day Individual on Gastronomy Experience: your final stay. Cafayate Wine Tour days 7 and 11 Carles Hotel – Meals: B Hotel Almería – Meals: B - Domestic flights in economy DAY 11 – Buenos Aires class Make your day individual Choose one of these three activities, to - 3* & 4* charming accommodation experience this incredible place in just the way you want. - Tour Leader throughout plus expert local guides Unique Experience: A day at an Estancia in the Pampas - All entrance fees, transport, meals and excursions as stated Local Experience: Dinner and Tango Show at El Aljibe PLEASE NOTE: All tours are 100% guaranteed, however, if your Active Experience: departure has 3 clients or less, the City Bike Tour tour will not be escorted by a Tour Leader and will instead be led by Carles Hotel – Meals: B local guides in each area. Day 12 – Depart Buenos Aires TOUR EXTENSIONS: Why not Today you will transfer to the airport for extend your holiday to soak up your onward flight. some more Argentine culture? The Mendoza province provides Meals: B a picturesque setting to sample the world-famous wine, with lush vineyards surrounded by the snow-capped Andes. Wildlife lovers should head to the Ibera Wetlands, an area of seasonally flooded marshes with opportunities to spot caiman, capybara, marsh deer and hundreds of species of birds. Or, the Lake District offers even more stunning landscapes to explore, with glacial lakes surrounded by jagged mountains. Visit our website or speak to your Travel Specialist for suggestions. - Get in touch with our Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit latinroutes.co.uk -

16 | CHILE A thin strip of land extending for more than 4,000 km, Chile is one of the most diverse countries in South America. Explore the Atacama’s moon-like landscapes in the north, the picture-perfect lakes and volcanoes in the Lake District and the renowned Torres del Paine in southern Patagonia for the ultimate top to bottom Chile adventure! CHILE EXPLORER 12 Day Escorted Tour of Chile | Max Group Size: 16 | Price from £3,999 pp SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA DAY 1 – Santiago in the shallow lagoons. In the afternoon, Arrive in the cosmopolitan Chilean capital visit the Puritama Hot Springs. This series SANTIAGO and transfer to your hotel. of geothermal pools has a stunning PUERTO VARAS setting at the bottom of a deep-cut Novotel Santiago Providencia gorge in the middle of the desert TORRES DEL PAINE mountain range. PUERTO NATALES DAY 2 – Santiago Hotel Altiplanico or similar – Meals: B Visit Santiago’s main sights including the main plaza, cathedral, and San Cristobal DAY 5 – Atacama Hill for panoramic views. Today enjoy a day at leisure to further explore the spectacular landscapes of Novotel Santiago Providencia – Meals: B the Atacama region. DAY 3 – Atacama Hotel Altiplanico or similar – Meals: B Fly to the Atacama Desert. Explore the famous Moon and Death Valleys and DAY 6 – Puerto Varas watch the lunar-like rock formations Fly to the Lake District in northern appear to change colour during the Patagonia, a region characterised by spectacular sunset. its deep blue lakes and snow-capped mountains. The scenery will be a total Hotel Altiplanico or similar – Meals: B contrast to the desert, thanks to its lush forests and colourful towns. DAY 4 – Atacama Visit Chile's largest salt flat, where Hotel Cabaña del Lago – Meals: B hundreds of pink flamingos congregate - Chile Explorer -

CHILE | 17 DAY 8 – Puerto Natales DATES & PRICES Fly to Punta Arenas and transfer to the charming town of Puerto Natales, gateway Guaranteed departures 2022 to the Torres del Paine National Park. DATES PRICES Hotel Martin Gusinde – Meals: B 30th Jan 2022 £3,999 PP 23rd Oct 2022 £3,999 PP DAY 9 – Puerto Natales to Torres del 13th Nov 2022 £3,999 PP Paine 4th Dec 2022 £3,999 PP Depart Puerto Natales early for your full day excursion to the Torres del Paine SOLO TRAVELLERS: Single National Park. Stop at Milodon Cave en Supplement is from £800 route, and continue to Grey Lake, Lake Pehoé, Lake Sarmiento and Laguna FLIGHTS: International flights from Amarga. Enjoy fantastic views of the three the UK are not included, to offer towers that give the park its name. After you more flexibility. Your Travel your tour you will transfer to your hotel Specialist can check the best inside the national park. options for your preferred airline and departure airport. Hotel Lago Grey – Meals: B,L INCLUSIONS: DAY 10 – Torres Del Paine DAY 7 – Puerto Varas Make your day individual - Make Your Day Individual on Make your day individual Choose from these three activities, to days 7 and 10 Choose from these three activities to experience this incredible place in just experience this incredible place in just the way you want. - Domestic flights in economy the way you want. class Wildlife Experience: Unique Experience: Mirador Condo - 3* & 4* charming accommodation Chiloe Island Active Experience: - Tour Leader throughout plus Active Experience: Monte Ferrier expert local guides Peulla Natural World Experience: - All entrance fees, transport, Natural World Experience: Grey Glacier meals and excursions as stated Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Hotel Lago Grey – Meals: B PLEASE NOTE: All tours are 100% Hotel Cabaña del Lago – Meals: B guaranteed, however, if your DAY 11 – Santiago departure has 3 clients or less, the Fly back to Santiago for your final night. tour will not be escorted by a Tour Leader and will instead be led by Novotel Santiago Providencia – Meals: B local guides in each area. DAY 12 – Depart Santiago TOUR EXTENSIONS: If you have Today you will be transferred to the extra time, why not extend your airport for your onward flight. holiday with a visit to Easter Island? Learn the fascinating history of this Meals: B remote island, and the theories behind the mysterious moai statues. On the mainland, the port of Valparaíso is easily accessed from Santiago. Its colourful hillside houses and funicular elevators add to the city’s bohemian charm. Alternatively, spend a few days in the scenic winelands, sampling the world-renowned produce. Visit our website or speak to your Travel Specialist for suggestions. - Get in touch with our Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit latinroutes.co.uk -

18 | PATAGONIA Patagonia conjures images of imposing mountains, picture-perfect lakes, snow-capped volcanoes, vast expanses of wilderness, gigantic glaciers and iconic mountains. Our Pure Patagonia escorted small group tour is the perfect way to explore the region and discover the riches of one of the world’s last wildernesses. PURE PATAGONIA 12 Day Escorted Tour of Patagonia | Max Group Size: 16 | Price from £3,999 pp BUENOS AIRES DAY 1 – Buenos Aires DAY 4 – Bariloche Arrive in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Make your day individual PUERTO VARAS Aires, home to tango, fantastic wine and Choose from one of these three activities BARILOCHE friendly Porteños, and transfer to your to experience this incredible place in just hotel. the way you want. CHILE ARGENTINA Carles Hotel Gastronomy Experience: PERITO MORENO EL CALAFATE Bariloche Beer Experience Tour GLACIER DAY 2 – Buenos Aires The exquisite architecture and European Active Experience: TORRES DEL influences of Buenos Aires are Kayak Tour PAINE showcased in its palaces, grand avenues and beautiful parks. Enjoy a city tour to Natural World Experience: PUERTO NATALES discover the city’s inner beauty. Victoria Island & Arrayanes Forest Carles Hotel – Meals: B Hotel Cacique Inacayal – Meals: B DAY 3 – Buenos Aires to Bariloche DAY 5 – Bariloche to Puerto Varas Fly to the renowned Lake District in Spend the day travelling by land and northern Patagonia, a region dominated boat to the Chilean Lake District. Cross by deep blue lakes surrounded by the a series of lakes and drive through beautiful, snow-capped Andean stunning landscapes to the charming mountains. town of Puerto Varas. Hotel Cacique Inacayal – Meals: B Hotel Cabaña del Lago – Meals: B - Pure Patagonia -

PATAGONIA | 19 DAY 6 – Puerto Varas DATES & PRICES Make your day individual Choose one of these three activities to Guaranteed departures 2022 experience this incredible place in just the way you want. DATES PRICES 26th Feb 2022 £3,999 PP Unique Experience: 29th Oct 2022 £3,999 PP Chiloe 19th Nov 2022 £3,999 PP 14th Jan 2023 £3,999 PP Cultural Experience: 25th Feb 2023 £3,999 PP City Tour of Puerto Montt & Puerto Varas SOLO TRAVELLERS: Single Supplement is £460 Natural World Experience: Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls FLIGHTS: International flights from the UK are not included, to offer Hotel Cabaña del Lago – Meals: B you more flexibility. Your Travel Specialist can check the best DAY 7 – Puerto Varas to Puerto Natales options for your preferred airline Fly to Punta Arenas and transfer to Puerto and departure airport. Natales, gateway to the famous Torres del Paine National Park. INCLUSIONS: - Make Your Day Individual on Hotel Martin Gusinde – Meals: B days 4 and 6 DAY 8 – Torres del Paine Today will be one of the highlights of your - Domestic flights in economy Patagonia Group Tour. Enjoy a full day class tour to the Torres del Paine National Park. Explore the ancient forests, beautiful - 3* & 4* charming accommodation lakes, waterfalls and mountains, before returning to Puerto Natales in the - Tour Leader throughout plus evening. expert local guides Hotel Martin Gusinde – Meals: B,L - All entrance fees, transport, meals and excursions as stated DAY 9 – Puerto Natales to El Calafate Cross the border back to Argentina as PLEASE NOTE: All tours are 100% you travel by bus to El Calafate. guaranteed, however, if your departure has 3 clients or less, the Calafate Parque Hotel – Meals: B tour will not be escorted by a Tour Leader and will instead be led by DAY 10 – Perito Moreno Glacier local guides in each area. Visit Patagonia’s most famous glacier, Perito Moreno. Admire its imposing TOUR EXTENSIONS: Both presence from different observation Argentina and Chile offer a wealth points and take a boat trip on the lake of experiences outside of Patagonia to get even closer to the ice wall. Lucky so why not extend your holiday? visitors may witness the thunderous collapse of towering blocks of ice falling In Argentina, admire the magnificent into the water below! Iguazu Falls, or sample world- famous wine in Mendoza. A stay Calafate Parque Hotel – Meals: B at an estancia also offers an insight into rural Argentine life and DAY 11 – El Calafate to Buenos Aires traditional gaucho culture. Fly back to Buenos Aires for your final night in the capital. In Chile, visit the cosmopolitan city of Santiago, with easy access to the Carles Hotel – Meals: B nearby winelands. Further north, the Atacama Desert offers lunar DAY 12 – Depart Buenos Aires landscapes, geothermal pools and Your tour has come to an end. Transfer to spectacular night skies. the airport for your onward flight. Visit our website or speak to your Meals: B Travel Specialist for suggestions. - Get in touch with our Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit latinroutes.co.uk -

20 | BRAZIL The largest country in Latin America, and undoubtedly one of the most captivating, Brazil offers an exhilarating blend of landscapes and cultures. Discover its many wonders on this small group tour taking in the intoxicating city of Rio de Janeiro, the depths of the Amazon jungle, the mighty Iguazu Falls and the charming colonial town of Paraty. CLASSIC BRAZIL 11 Day Escorted Tour of Brazil | Max Group Size: 16 | Price from £3,199 pp AMAZON DAY 1 – Rio de Janeiro DAY 4 – Amazon Arrive in Rio and transfer to your hotel. Fly to the city of Manaus, in the heart of RIO DE JANEIRO Amazonia. Take a tour of this fascinating PARATY Windsor Excelsior Hotel urban area in the middle of the world’s IGUAZU FALLS greatest rainforest. DAY 2 – Rio de Janeiro Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer Hotel Blue Tree Premium – Meals: B statue and take a cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain for panoramic city views. DAY 5 – Amazon Travel by land and boat to your Amazon Windsor Excelsior Hotel – Meals: B lodge. The journey is a chance to take in your first glimpses of the lush vegetation DAY 3 – Rio de Janeiro and wildlife, before an afternoon canoe Make your day individual trip to the flooded jungle of Igapo where Choose from three activities to explore you will go fishing for piranhas! the city in just the way you want. Evoluçao Ecolodge – Meals: B,L,D Cultural Experience: Historic Walking Tour of Rio DAY 6 – Amazon Spend the day discovering the depths Adventure Experience: of the jungle by foot with your guides, Guanabara Bay Schooner Cruise visiting indigenous villages and then exploring the jungle by night! Natural World Experience: Botanical Gardens Tour Evoluçao Ecolodge – Meals: B,L,D Windsor Excelsior Hotel – Meals: B - Classic Brazil -

BRAZIL | 21 DAY 7 – Iguazu Falls DATES & PRICES Fly to Foz do Iguaçu, gateway city to the outstanding natural wonder that is the Guaranteed departures 2022 Iguazu Falls! DATES PRICES Hotel San Martin – Meals: B 16th Sep 2022 £3,199 PP 25th Nov 2022 £3,199 PP DAY 8 – Iguazu Falls Take a guided tour of both sides of these SOLO TRAVELLERS: Single wondrous falls, shared between Brazil Supplement is £390 and Argentina. The Brazilian side offers spectacular panoramic views, whilst on FLIGHTS: International flights from the Argentinian side you can get much the UK are not included, to offer closer to the falls, including the famous you more flexibility. Your Travel Devil's Throat cascade. Specialist can check the best options for your preferred airline Hotel San Martin – Meals: B and departure airport. DAY 9 – Paraty INCLUSIONS: Fly to Rio and transfer to the charming town of Paraty, a colonial gem on the - Make Your Day Individual on Green Coast. day 3 Pousada do Principe – Meals: B - Domestic flights in economy class DAY 10 – Paraty Enjoy a walking tour through Paraty’s - 3* & 4* charming accommodation historical centre. Navigate the enchanting cobblestone streets and admire the - Tour Leader throughout plus picturesque white-washed 18th-century expert local guides architecture. - All entrance fees, transport, Pousada do Principe – Meals: B meals and excursions as stated DAY 11 – Depart Rio PLEASE NOTE: All tours are 100% Your tour of Brazil has come to an end. guaranteed, however, if your Transfer from Paraty back to the airport in departure has 3 clients or less, the Rio for your onward flight. tour will not be escorted by a Tour Leader and will instead be led by Meals: B local guides in each area. TOUR EXTENSIONS: There are endless experiences to enjoy in this extraordinary country, so why not extend your stay to explore even more? The former gold mining towns in Minas Gerais are steeped in history, and full of unique Baroque architecture and elaborate churches. Head to Salvador to soak up the vibrant atmosphere and mixed African and Portuguese cultures. For more wildlife-spotting opportunities, the vast wetlands of the Pantanal are home to a similar concentration and number of species as the Amazon, but with greater chances of spotting animals and birds in the less dense foliage. Visit our website or speak to your Travel Specialist for suggestions. - Get in touch with our Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit latinroutes.co.uk -

22 | BRAZIL This popular tour is the perfect introduction to Latin America! Begin in the capital of tango, Buenos Aires, known for its stunning architecture, rich culture and world-class gastronomy, before heading on to the city of samba, the vibrant Rio de Janeiro. Between these two incredible cities stop to witness the sheer majesty of the Iguazu Falls. JOURNEY TO RIO 9 Day Escorted Tour from Argentina to Brazil | Max Group Size: 16 | Price from £2,299 pp RIO DE JANEIRO DAY 1 – Buenos Aires DAY 3 – Buenos Aires IGUAZU FALLS Arrive in the cosmopolitan capital of Make your day individual tango and fine wine. Transfer to your hotel Today you will have the opportunity to BUENOS AIRES and enjoy the rest of the day at your own choose one of these three activities, to pace. We suggest taking a stroll from experience this incredible place in just your centrally-located hotel, getting your the way you want. first glimpses of the city's architectural and historical riches. Unique Experience: Dinner & Tango Show at El Aljibe Kenton Palace Hotel Cultural Experience: DAY 2 – Buenos Aires Backstage tour to the Teatro Colon A guided city tour of Buenos Aires is a must in order to uncover the rich history Local Experience: of the “Paris of South America” and to Tigre & Delta del Parana discover the various barrios that make the capital such an iconic place. Visit the Kenton Palace Hotel – Meals: B Recoleta cemetery, where Eva Peron is buried, as well as the neighbourhoods DAY 4 – Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls of Palermo, trendy Puerto Madero, San Fly to Puerto Iguazu and on arrival, enjoy Telmo and colourful La Boca. a visit to the Argentinian side of the falls. Walk along the rim of the cascades Kenton Palace Hotel – Meals: B and witness the power of the water plummeting into the river below. Reach Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), - Journey to Rio -

BRAZIL | 23 Iguazu Falls’ undoubted star with 14 DATES & PRICES cascades tumbling over 80 metres into a cloudy mist as they hit the frothing water Guaranteed departures 2022 below. DATES PRICES Hotel San Martin – Meals: B 6th Mar 2022 £2,299 PP 25th Sep 2022 £2,299 PP DAY 5 – Iguazu Falls 13th Nov 2022 £2,299 PP This tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu 11th Dec 2022 £2,299 PP Falls will offer a more panoramic view of the national park. Today you will witness SOLO TRAVELLERS: Single the full scale of the size of these majestic Supplement is £320 waterfalls! FLIGHTS: International flights from Hotel San Martin – Meals: B the UK are not included, to offer you more flexibility. Your Travel DAY 6 – Iguazu Falls to Rio de Janeiro Specialist can check the best Take the short flight to Rio de Janeiro options for your preferred airline and settle into your hotel by Copacabana and departure airport. Beach. The marvellous city will steal your heart with its stunning scenery, INCLUSIONS: world-famous beaches and friendly locals enjoying a vibrancy of life that is - Make Your Day Individual on impossible not to get swept up in. Spend days 3 and 8 your free evening by the beach sipping a Caipirinha whilst watching the world - Domestic flights in economy go by. class Windsor Excelsior Hotel – Meals: B - 3* & 4* charming accommodation DAY 7 – Rio de Janeiro - Tour Leader throughout plus Visit the city's most iconic sights. Catch expert local guides a train to reach Corcovado mountain, stand by the Christ the Redeemer statue - All entrance fees, transport, and enjoy the stunning views of the bay meals and excursions as stated below. In the afternoon, take the famous cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain for PLEASE NOTE: All tours are 100% awe-inspiring sights of the city! guaranteed, however, if your departure has 3 clients or less, the Windsor Excelsior Hotel – Meals: B tour will not be escorted by a Tour Leader and will instead be led by DAY 8 – Rio de Janeiro local guides in each area. Make your day individual Today you will have the opportunity to TOUR EXTENSIONS: Why not choose one of these three activities, to extend your holiday to explore experience this incredible place in just Argentina or Brazil further? the way you want. Argentina offers a fantastic array of landscapes, from beautiful ochre Culture Experience: deserts to Patagonian wilderness. Historic walking tour of Rio In contrast, Brazil is home to Adventure Experience: world-famous beaches, the Guanabara Bay Schooner Cruise Amazon Rainforest, and the world’s largest wetlands: the Pantanal, Natural World Experience: home to an abundance of wildlife. Botanical Gardens Tour Visit our website or speak to your Windsor Excelsior Hotel – Meals: B Travel Specialist for suggestions. DAY 9 – Depart Rio de Janeiro Today you will be taken to the airport for your onward flight. Meals: B - Get in touch with our Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit latinroutes.co.uk -

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