BuenosAires to RioUnplugged17 days, ex Buenos AiresNEWCode IGGRSClassicBrazil8 days, ex Rio de JaneiroNEWCode IGGSR105Latin America - Brazil, Uruguay, ArgentinaFor trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at imaginative-traveller.comThis is the idealtrip for those whowant to see thehighlights of Brazil butwho are short on time.There are two flightsincluded, which meansless time travelling andmore time admiringthe mighty IguazuFalls, exploring thePantanal (the world'slargest wetland area)and kicking up yourheels in Rio.Liddy says...''''Brazil is notcheap, but this tour is!In 17 days you willtravel between two ofLatin America'sgreatest cities, BuenosAires and Rio deJaneiro, having thetime of your life.Liddy says...''''. Compare the cosmopolitan airs of Buenos Aires with the Latin delights of Rio. View Iguazu Falls from both Brazil and Argentina. Wander the vibrant streets of Uruguay's capital, Montevideo. Chill out on the tropical beaches of Ilha Grande. Experience genuine ranch life at a working estanciaITINERARY... Day 1 Buenos AiresArrive in Buenos AiresTour highlightsDay 2 ColoniaHop aboard a ferry to the Uruguayan port town ofColonia. Day 3 MontevideoTravel to the capital of Uruguay.Days 4-7 EstanciaEnjoy a taste of the simple life on a traditionalestancia (ranch) stay. Days 8-10 Foz do IguazuJump at the chanceto visit the mighty Iguazu Falls. Cross narrow walkways and peerover the ledge to watch thousands of litres of water thundering intothe Iguazu River. Spectacular views from either the Brazilian orArgentinean side make a visit to Iguazu truly memorable.Days 11-12 ParatyTravel to Paraty to indulge in some 'R and R'Brazilian style. Walk through cobblestone streets or explore thebeaches, trails and waterfalls of nearby national parks.Days 13-15 Ilha GrandeWith a unique blend of tropical beachesand steamy rainforest, Ilha Grande is one of the most superb placesto visit in Brazil. On this island getaway, relax with a caipirinha orhike through the forests to discover Praia Lopes Mendes, one ofBrazil's most beautiful beaches. Days 16-17 Rio de JaneiroWhatbetter place to end a sensational Argentina and Brazil tour thanrowdy Rio!ACCOMMODATIONHotel (11 nts), hacienda (3 nts), overnight bus (2 nts) MEALS5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 DinnersTRANSPORTFerry, busGROUPSIZEMaximum 16NOTEThis trip also operates in a reverse direction from Rio de Janeiro toBuenos Aires (tour code IGGRM). These departures are marked with an *.StartFinish201207 Jan-23 Jan*09 Jan-25 Jan30 Jan-15 Feb20 Feb-07 Mar25 Feb-12 Mar*27 Feb-14 Mar03 Mar-19 Mar*12 Mar-28 Mar26 Mar-11 Apr14 Apr-30 Apr*16 Apr-02 May30 Apr-16 May05 May-21 May*14 May-30 May28 May-13 Jun16 Jun-02 Jul*18 Jun-04 Jul14 Jul-30 Jul*16 Jul-01 Aug30 Jul-15 Aug11 Aug-27 Aug*13 Aug-29 Aug27 Aug-12 Sep15 Sep-01 Oct*17 Sep-03 Oct01 Oct-17 Oct15 Oct-31 Oct20 Oct-05 Nov*29 Oct-14 Nov10 Nov-26 Nov*12 Nov-28 Nov26 Nov-12 Dec15 Dec-31 Dec*17 Dec-02 Jan31 Dec-16 Jan201312 Jan-28 Jan*14 Jan-30 Jan21 Jan-06 Feb11 Feb-27 Feb16 Feb-04 Mar*25 Feb-13 Mar09 Mar-25 Mar*11 Mar-27 Mar01 Apr-17 Apr15 Apr-01 May20 Apr-06 May*29 Apr-15 May13 May-29 May27 May-12 Jun01 Jun-17 Jun*10 Jun-26 Jun17 Jun-03 JulITINERARY... Day 1 Rio de JaneiroA combination of white sandbeaches, the rhythm of samba and the lush mountain hideaways,makes for a bewitching city. Learn why locals say, "God made theworld in six days, the seventh he devoted to Rio". Days 2-3 IguazuFallsStretching almost 3 km in length, the incredible power of theIguazu Falls will take your breath away. Spend two days exploringboth the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of the falls, admiring theirsheer scale and vast panoramic splendour. Be prepared to get wet,as the prolific torrents of water gushing through Iguazu don'tdiscriminate. Day 4 BonitoKick back in the beautiful rural villageof Bonito, and enjoy free time snorkelling, horse-riding or exploringthe scenic surrounds. Days 5-6 Pantanal - Campo GrandeTheworld's largest wetland area is home to a vast array of wildlifeincluding monkeys, anacondas, lizards and otters. And with such adiverse range of creatures there's plenty of time to enjoy a spot ofbirdwatching, a tour of the area and a trip through the bountifulwetlands. Spend the nights sleeping in a hammock - an authenticexperience to remember. Days 7-8 Rio de JaneiroReturn toraucous Rio de Janeiro for a final night on the town. Head out intoBrazil's electric city and toast the adventure with a fresh caipirinha,bust a move in a hot and heady dance hall or sample street fooddelights. Why not take the hedonistic approach and indulge in allthree? ACCOMMODATIONHotel (4 nts), overnight bus (1 nt), hammock (2 nts) MEALS6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 DinnersTRANSPORTPlane, taxi, busGROUPSIZEMaximum 12StartFinish201213 Jan-20 Jan17 Feb-24 Feb09 Mar-16 Mar13 Apr-20 Apr18 May-25 May15 Jun-22 Jun13 Jul-20 Jul17 Aug-24 Aug14 Sep-21 Sep19 Oct-26 Oct23 Nov-30 Nov07 Dec-14 Dec201304 Jan-11 Jan22 Feb-01 Mar15 Mar-22 Mar19 Apr-26 Apr17 May-24 May21 Jun-28 Jun. Experience the pulsating energy of Rio. View Iguazu Falls from both Brazil and Argentina. Enjoy the wildlife paradise that is the vast Pantanal wetlandsTour highlightsTour price from£1,350ppSee website for details£597ppFlight ex London fromPlusTravellerTour price from£1,195ppSee website for details£741ppFlight ex London fromBasicTraveller

106Latin America - Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, BrazilBook now at imaginative-traveller.com or call 01728 885561Nature is at itsmost magical andvaried here, with highaltitude salt flats,dramatic moon-scapesand high mountainpasses.Liddy says...''''This overland tourshould appeal to aparticularlyadventurous kind oftraveller. I especiallylove the two nightwildlife safari into thePantanal, genuinelyone of the world's mostbeautiful places.Liddy says...''''. Take a 4WD excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats. Cross the altiplano to the Atacama Desert. Ride with gauchos onan Argentine estancia. Contrast ancient La Pazwith lively Cordoba,colonial Salta and Buenos AiresTour highlights. View Iguazu Falls from both Brazil and Argentina. Enjoy the wildlife of the Pantanal wetlands. Camp on the EmeraldCoast. Compare Buenos Aires with Rio. Experience the natural delights of theeco-tourism capital of Brazil, BonitoTour highlightsBuenos Aires,Iguazu, Pantanal & Rio19 days, Buenos Aires to Rio or v.v.NEWCode ZBRITINERARY...Days 1-2 Buenos AiresFree time to explore BA,discover the Tango or watch a game of football.Days 3-4 Concordia & San IgnacioTwo days driving to the JesuitMission of San Ignacio de Mini. Days 5-7 Iguazu FallsOne night atPuerto Iguacu in Argentina and then cross to Brazil for two nightson the Brazilian side of the falls. Days 8-10 Bonito Eco RegionBonito is Brazil's ecotourism capital and we have free time for thenumerous activities - caving, rafting, snorkelling etc...Days 11-13 Southern PantanalFrom a ranch base we explore thePanatanal swampland on horseback, from boats, canoes and farmtrucks and on foot. Days 14-15 BrotasBreak our drive to theEmerald Coast at Brotas for adventure activities such as whitewaterrafting. Days 16-18 Paraty & the Emerald CoastThree nightsbeach camping, a boat trip out to the nearby islands and free timeto chill. Day 19 Rio de JaneiroTrip ends. Rio Carnival ExtensionThis trip has been designed to dovetailinto the Rio Carnival package before or after your tour. It is possibleto book the two together at a discounted rate (code JBA). Please seewebsite for prices. For Rio Carnival Itinerary, see page 104.Bolivia andArgentina Overland21 days, La Paz to Buenos Aires or v.v.NEWCode ZZBITINERARY...Days 1-2 La PazExplore La Paz. Day 3 ChallapataDrive to the small town of Challapata. Day 4 Livichuco HomestayExperience the local life of rural Bolivia. Days 5-7 Potosi, Uyuni &the Salt FlatsExplore local community silver mines in Potosi andtake jeeps out onto the dazzling Uyuni Salt Flats. Day 8 HighBolivian Altiplano CrossingToday we cross the Altiplano with avery remote and spectacular 320kms drive towards the Chileanborder via the stunning Laguna Colorado and Laguna Verde.Day 9 Chile & San Pedro De AtacamaCross the border into Chileand descend into the Atacama Desert and visit the extraordinaryMoon Valley. Days 10-12 Argentina & SaltaRecross the Andes ona stunning drive through spectacular Argentinian scenery to Salta.Days 13-14 Cafayate Wine RegionVisit a local vineyard.Days 15-17 Anglo Argentinian Estancia HomestayStay at anEstancia for three nights. We spend time with the Gauchos -learning their skills, going horse riding, hiking and having atraditional asado (BBQ). Day 18 CordobaDrive to Cordoba.Days 19-21 Buenos AiresExplore the city of Buenos Aires.StartFinish201210 Jan-30 Jan29 Jan-18 Feb*22 Feb-13 Mar12 Mar-01 Apr*10 Apr-30 Apr29 Apr-19 May*04 Jun-24 Jun*04 Jul-24 Jul27 Jul-16 Aug03 Sep-23 Sep*09 Oct-29 Oct11 Nov-01 Dec201301 Jan-21 Jan10 Jan-30 Jan*04 Mar-24 Mar*20 Mar-09 Apr27 May-16 Jun*07 Jul-27 Jul14 Jul-03 Aug13 Aug-02 Sep*03 Sep-23 Sep*23 Oct-12 Nov03 Nov-23 NovThis is a truck based overland tour (see page 7)ACCOMMODATIONHotel (12 nts), campsites (4 nts),camp homestay (3 nts), village homestay (1 nt)Upgrades from camping to rooms usually available on the road MEALS20 Breakfasts, 17 Lunches, 8 DinnersTRANSPORTOverland vehicle, jeepGROUPSIZEMaximum 22NOTEThe trip runs in both directions.Departures Buenos Aires to La Paz are marked with an *.KITTY NOTEThese are group funds paid on the road, please see page 9StartFinish201220 Dec-07 Jan11 Jan-29 Jan*30 Jan-17 Feb23 Feb-12 Mar*13 Mar-31 Mar11 Apr-29 Apr*30 Apr-18 May17 May-04 Jun*24 Jul-11 Aug16 Aug-03 Sep*16 Aug-03 Sep06 Sep-24 Sep*29 Oct-16 Nov01 Dec-19 Dec23 Dec-10 Jan*201321 Jan-08 Feb14 Feb-04 Mar*09 Apr-27 Apr09 May-27 May*26 Jul-13 Aug*27 Jul-14 Aug03 Aug-21 Aug16 Aug-03 Sep*12 Nov-30 Nov23 Nov-11 Dec18 Dec-05 Jan*201410 Feb-28 Feb06 Mar-24 Mar*29 May-16 Jun*This is a truck based overland tour (see page 7)ACCOMMODATIONHotel (2 nts), farm homestay (2 nts),campsite (12 nts), bushcamp (2 nts)Upgrades from camping to rooms usually available on the road MEALS18 Breakfasts, 15 Lunches, 13 DinnersTRANSPORTOverland vehicle, boats, jeepsGROUPSIZEMaximum 22NOTEThe trip runs in both directions.Departures Rio to Buenos Aires are marked with an *.KITTY NOTEThese are group funds paid on the road, please see page 9StartFinish201230 Jan-23 Feb17 Feb-12 Mar*201321 Jan-14 Feb08 Feb-04 Mar*201410 Feb-06 Mar28 Feb-24 Mar*INCLUDING CARNIVAL (JBA)BasicTraveller£986ppFlight ex London fromBasicTraveller£741ppFlight ex London from£1,140pp£750ppTour from (paid in advance)$600ppTrip Kitty (paid locally in US$)Total tour price fromSee website for detailsBased on current exchange rates£1,224pp£730ppTour from (paid in advance)$760ppTrip Kitty (paid locally in US$)Total tour price fromSee website for detailsBased on current exchange rates