ARGENTINA  BRAZIL 131 SOUTHAMERICA Imaginative Facts Tour code: LTTN • Activities: Wildlife spotting, walks and canoeing in the Pantanal and Amazon, piranha fishing, horse- riding and ranch activities in the Pantanal • Accommodation: 9 nights hotels, 2 nights jungle lodge and 3 nights local fazenda in the Pantanal ( twin or triple share rooms) • Transport: Plane, bus, boat, canoe • Flights: Buenos Aires to Iguazu, Iguazu to Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo to Campo Grande, Campo Grande to Brasilia, Brasilia to Manaus, Manaus to Salvador • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader ( except days 1- 2), services of local representatives in Buenos Aires, service of guide in Salvador, services of wildlife guides in the Amazon, local host and gauchos in the Pantanal DAY 1: BUENOS AIRES- Arrival day. DAY 2: BUENOS AIRES- Famous for its culture and European- style architecture. In the evening we go to a Tango show ( BD) DAY 3: BUENOS AIRES - IGUAZU FALLS-Fly to Iguazu. The majestic Iguazu Falls, on the border between Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, make for one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in the world. Visit the Brazilian side with our guide. ( B) DAY 4: IGUAZU FALLS- Visit the Argentinian side of the falls. Upon return to Brazil, the rest of the day is free to relax or visit the Foz de Iguazu National Park. ( B) DAY 5: IGUAZU - SAO PAULO- We fly from Iguazu to Sao Paulo, a cosmopolitan metropolis which is now the third largest city in the world. ( B) DAY 6: SAO PAULO - PANTANAL- Fly to Campo Grande, the gateway to the Pantanal wetland area. Our host for the next three day will welcome us to his ' fazenda' ( ranch). ( BLD) DAYS 7 & 8: PANTANAL- The Pantanal is a vast natural wetland paradise. There is time to explore on foot or go horse- riding with the local gauchos, herd cattle and test your abilities with a lasso. ( BLD) DAY 9: PANTANAL - BRASILIA- Fly to Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. It is an architectural gem of a city, with many buildings created by the famous Oscar Niemeyer. ( B) DAY 10: BRASILIA - MANAUS- Fly to Manaus, in the heart of the Amazon. The town became famous in the 19th century when the rubber trade boomed and the local barons built lavish mansions. ( B) DAYS 11 & 12: AMAZON EXCURSION- We journey into the Amazon, by bus and canoe, to our jungle lodge. We spend two nights here and have plenty of time to explore on foot and by canoe with our local wildlife guide. ( BLD) DAY 13: AMAZON - MANAUS - SALVADOR- We return to Manaus and a long flight takes us to the colonial city of Salvador, a picturesque place with a strong Portuguese and African influence, situated on the Atlantic coast. ( B) DAY 14: SALVADOR- Discover the colonial heritage of the city with a walking tour in the morning. The rest of the day is free to explore or relax on the stunning tropical beaches. ( B) DAY 15: SALVADOR- Tour ends. ( B) Note: You can finish your trip in Rio de Janeiro if you wish, flying back there unescorted on Day 14 and spending two nights in this fantastic city. If you wish to do this, please let us know at the time of booking. Start our ' Jewels of Brazil' in Buenos Aires • Visit the famous cities of Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Brasilia • View the incredible Iguazu Fallsfrom both Brazil and Argentina • Enjoy the wildlife paradise that is the vast Pantanal wetlands • Explore the Amazon rainforestfrom the famous jungle city of Manaus • Relaxon colonial Salvador's tropical beaches Argentina Brazil Tango and Samba Single Supplement £ 350 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 23.03 * Price includes tour price of £ 1999and local payment of US$ 600All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 2315pp Land Only * traveller Tour duration 15 days Starts SatEnds Sat Buenos AiresSalvador 2009 07- Feb- 0921- Feb- 09 * 28- Mar- 0911- Apr- 09 02- May- 0916- May- 09 22- Aug- 0905- Sep- 09 17- Oct- 0931- Oct- 09 05- Dec- 0819- Dec- 08 * This tour coincides with the 2009 Rio Carnival Starts SatEnds Sat Buenos AiresSalvador 2010 30- Jan- 1013- Feb- 10 ** 03- Apr- 1017- Apr- 10 15- May- 1029- May- 10 26- Jun- 1010- Jul- 10 07- Aug- 1021- Aug- 10 18- Sep- 1002- Oct- 10 30- Oct- 1013- Nov- 10 11- Dec- 1025- Dec- 10 ** This tour coincides with the 2010 Rio Carnival Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

SOUTHAMERICAPERU  BOLIVIA  ARGENTINA  BRAZIL 132 " Our tour leader's knowledge and background information helped us gain more of an understanding of the cultural diversity of the country." Bruce and Kathy May south america Imaginative Facts Tour code: LAOC • Activities: Inca Trail trek, Amazon excursions, 4WD excursion around Uyuni Salt Flats. Trek grade - Moderate / Strenuous • Accommodation: 18 nights simple hotels and lodges, 1 night homestay on Lake Titicaca, 3 nights camping on Inca Trail, 2 nights Amazon lodge, 3 nights overnight bus • Transport: Public and private bus, train, boat, 4WD jeep, plane • Flights: Lima to Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado to Cuzco • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader ( except on the Inca Trail and days 14- 15), services of local representatives in La Paz, services of guides on the Inca Trail and at Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the Amazon, services of porters on the Inca Trail • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Nazca Lines Extension' DAY 1: LIMA DAY 2: LIMA - AMAZON- ( BLD) DAY 3: AMAZON- ( BLD) DAY 4: AMAZON - CUZCO- ( B) DAY 5: CUZCO- ( B) DAYS 6- 9: INCATRAIL HIKE- ( Days 6- 8 - BLD, Day 9 - B) DAY 10: CUZCO- ( B) DAY 11: CUZCO - PUNO- ( B) DAY 12: LAKE TITICACA- ( BLD) DAY 13: LAKE TITICACA - PUNO- ( B) DAY 14: PUNO - LA PAZ- ( B) DAY 15: LA PAZ - POTOSI- ( B) DAY 16: POTOSI DAY 17: POTOSI - UYUNI DAY 18: SALT FLATS EXCURSION- ( LD) DAY 19: TUPIZA - HUMAHUACA - TILCARA- ( B) DAY 20: PURMAMARCA - SALTA - ( B) DAY 21: SALTA- ( B) DAY 22: CAFAYATE- ( B) DAY 23: QUILMES - TAFI DEL VALLE - TUCUMAN- ( B) DAY 24: TUCUMAN- ( B) DAY 25: CORDOBA DAY 26: CORDOBA- ( B) DAY 27: BUENOS AIRES DAY 28: BUENOS AIRES- ( B) Note: If there are no permits left for the Inca Trail at the time of booking, we can arrange the alternative Lares Valley trek. Please book early to ensure permit availability. Note: It is possible to spend extra time in Cuzco rather than trekking the Inca Trail. See dossier for more details. Note: The itinerary on days 18- 20 may change during the rainy season ( January- March) due to high water levels in the Salt Flats. Combine ' In the Footsteps of the Incas' and ' The Gold Road' • Cross through the heart of South Americafrom the Pacific to the Atlantic • Journey into the Amazon and cruise on Lake Titicaca • Trek the magnificent Inca Trailto the enigmatic site of Machu Picchu • Take a 4WD excursionto the vast Uyuni Salt Flats, the highest in the world • Visit Cuzco, La Paz, Potosi, Cordoba and, of course, Buenos Aires Peru Bolivia Argentina South America Coast to Coast Peru Bolivia Chile Argentina Brazil Lima Calama La Serena Santiago Uyuni Cuzco PunoLa Paz Machu Picchu Amazon Jungle South America Coast to Coast South America Great Journey Iguazu Falls Sao Paulo Ilha Grande Buenos Aires Pampas Cafayate Tucuman Cordoba Salta Tilcara Bariloche Pucon Puerto Varas Rio de Janeiro Salar de Uyuni Potosi Sucre Tupiza San Pedro de Atacama Single Supplement £ 500 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 25.91 * Price includes tour price of £ 1999and local payment of US$ 500All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 2260pp Land Only * adventurer Tour duration 28 days © Imaginative Traveller Starts SunEnds Sat LimaBuenos Aires 2009 05- Apr- 0902- May- 09 07- Jun- 0904- Jul- 09 19- Jul- 0915- Aug- 09 20- Sep- 0917- Oct- 09 13- Dec- 0909- Jan- 10 Starts SunEnds Sat LimaBuenos Aires 2010 03- Jan- 1030- Jan- 10 07- Mar- 1003- Apr- 10 18- Apr- 1015- May- 10 30- May- 1026- Jun- 10 11- Jul- 1007- Aug- 10 22- Aug- 1018- Sep- 10 03- Oct- 1030- Oct- 10 14- Nov- 1011- Dec- 10 We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243