PERU  BOLIVIA  CHILE  ARGENTINA  BRAZIL 133 SOUTHAMERICA Imaginative Facts Tour code: LASG • Activities: Inca Trail trek, Amazon excursions, 4WD excursion around Uyuni and the Atacama desert, optional hiking, white- water rafting, horse- riding, mountain biking in Pucon and Bariloche, horse- riding at the estancia, optional sailing and hiking in Paraty and optional water based activities in Ilha Grande. Trek grade - Moderate / Strenuous • Accommodation: 38 nights simple hotels and lodges, 1 night homestay, 3 nights camping on Inca Trail, 2 nights Amazon lodge, 2 nights estancia ( multi- share), 2 nights basic lodges, 7 nights overnight bus • Transport: Public and private bus, train, boat, 4WD jeep, plane, ferries • 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 representative in La Paz, services of guides on the Inca Trail and at Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon, services of porters on the Inca Trail • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Explore the mysteries of Easter Island by adding our ' Easter Island 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- ( B) DAY 16: LA PAZ DAY 17: SUCRE DAY 18: SUCRE - POTOSI DAY 19: POTOSI DAY 20: POTOSI - UYUNI DAY 21: SALT FLATS EXCURSION- ( LD) DAY 22: HIGH ANDES CROSSING- ( BLD) DAY 23: ATACAMA DESERT- ( B) DAY 24: ATACAMA DESERT DAY 25: CALAMA - LA SERENA DAY 26: LA SERENA - PISCO DAY 27: LA SERENA DAYS 28 & 29: SANTIAGO DAY 30: SANTIAGO - PUCON- ( B) DAY 31: PUCON DAY 32: PUCON- ( B) DAY 33: PUERTO VARAS- ( B) DAY 34: PEULLA- ( B) DAYS 35- 37: BARILOCHE- ( B) DAY 38: ARGENTINEAN PAMPAS- ( LD) DAY 39: ARGENTINEAN PAMPAS- ( BLD) DAYS 40- 44: BUENOS AIRES- ( B) DAY 45: SAN IGNACIO DAYS 46- 48: IGUAZU FALLS- ( B) DAY 49: SÃO PAULO DAYS 50 & 51: PARATY- ( B) DAYS 52 & 53: ILHA GRANDE- ( B) DAYS 54- 56: RIO DE JANEIRO- ( 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. Note: The itinerary days 21- 23 may change during the rainy season ( January- March) due to high water levels in the Salt Flats. Note: If the lake crossing service is not running for any reason, we will travel by bus between Puerto Varas and Bariloche. ' Andean Journey', ' Volcanoes & Pampas' and ' Buenos Aires to Rio' • Discover the Amazon, the Uyuni Salt Flats and the Atacama Desert • Explore the Inca capital of Cuzcoand trek the Inca Trailto Machu Picchu • Cruise on Lake Titicaca and through Chile and Argentina's ' Lake District' • View emerald lakes, snow- capped volcanoesand the awesome Iguazu Falls • Relax on Ilha Grande's beachesbefore ending your trip from Lima to Rio Combine ' In the Footsteps of the Incas', South America Great Journey Imaginative Facts Tour code: LAEI • Non- group Tour: For individuals only • Activities: Walking at sites • Accommodation: 4 nights simple hotels on a twin- share basis • Transport: Private vehicles • Escorted: Services of Imaginative Traveller Representatives DAY 1: EASTER ISLAND- Arrive and transfer to the hotel. DAYS 2- 4: EASTER ISLAND- Easter Island is one of the most isolated places on the planet, 3,000km from the nearest populated land, and one of the most fascinating archaeological riddles of all time. Its inhabitants, whose origin is still an enigma, developed the only script known to people of America and Polynesia at that time. They also carved enormous 100 ton basalt statues ( called Moai) from a quarry in the side of a volcano, transported them many kilometres to the coast and erected them on giant stone altars. In addition to its historical interest Easter Island combines deserted beaches, clear waters, a pleasant climate, a fascinating culture and remarkable volcanic remains. Dotted around the island are several extinct volcanic craters, two of which now contain freshwater lakes, and hundreds of caves, once used as refuges or secret burial places. Take three full days to explore the island. There are plenty of options; you can hike to the volcanoes, relax on Anakena beach, go horse- riding in search of the moais, visit the quarry where they were built or even go scuba- diving. ( B) DAY 5: SANTIAGO- Flight to Santiago. Tour ends on arrival at Santiago. ( B) Note: This extension can be added to any of our tours in South America or taken independently at any time. Note: Departs Santiago Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Itinerary subject to change due to flight schedule modifications. Note: Flights between Santiago and Easter Island are not included in the tour price. Please enquire for further details. Explore this mysterious island at the end of the world • A chance to visit ' Rapa Nui', a Polynesian island far from absolutely anywhere • Discover ancient ceremonial sites, home to the famous Moai statues • Enjoy deserted beaches, volcanic scenery and remote communities Easter Island Extension Imaginative Facts Tour code: LANX • Non- group Tour: For individuals only • Activities: Flight over the Nazca Lines • Accommodation: 1 night hotel on twin- share basis • Transport: Public bus, plane • Flight: Nazca Lines • Escorted: Services of Imaginative Traveller representatives DAY 1: LIMA - NAZCA- Transfer to the bus station in the morning, where you will board the bus to Nazca. On arrival you will be met on the station and taken to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 2: NAZCA - LIMA- Take a flight over the Nazca Lines, mysterious lines and figures etched into the landscape. The pictures represent people, a variety of birds from hummingbirds to condors, fish, a whale, a lizard, a pair of hands and a series of intersecting grids and trapezoids, some of which are 10 km long. No one knows exactly why and when they were created or what they were meant to represent. In the afternoon take the bus along the coast back to Lima. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel ( accommodation not included). Tour ends. ( B) Note: This extension can be added to any of our tours starting or ending in Lima. Daily departures from Lima. A superb addition to your time in Peru • Journey along the Pan- American Highway from Lima to Nazca • Take a flight over one of the world's most intriguing scenes • Time in Nazca, surrounded by one of the world's driest deserts Nazca Lines Extension Single Supplement £ 1000 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 23.28 * Price includes tour price of £ 2849and local payment of US$ 1000All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 3375pp Land Only * Solo Traveller Supplement £ 20 ( compulsory if you are travelling alone) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 195pp Land Only Solo Traveller Supplement £ 90 ( compulsory if you are travelling alone) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 34.87 All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 275pp Land Only adventurer adventurer adventurer Tour duration 56 days Tour duration 2 days Tour duration 5 days Starts SunEnds Sat LimaRio 2009 15- Mar- 0909- May- 09 03- May- 0927- Jun- 09 28- Jun- 0922- Aug- 09 30- Aug- 0924- Oct- 09 11- Oct- 0905- Dec- 09 Starts SunEnds Sat LimaRio 2010 28- Mar- 1022- May- 10 09- May- 1003- Jul- 10 20- Jun- 1014- Aug- 10 01- Aug- 1025- Sep- 10 12- Sep- 1006- Nov- 10 24- Oct- 1018- Dec- 10 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

CENTRALAMERICACOSTARICA 134 " The tour was fantastic and I loved every minute of it! Our tour leader is a real credit to your company. Overall - brilliant and highly recommended." Peter O'loughlin central america Imaginative Facts Tour code: LTRA • Activities: Boat excursions, hiking in National Parks, night walk in Monteverde, optional snorkelling • Accommodation: 13 nights tourist class hotels and lodges • Transport: Bus, boat • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of guides in Tortuguero NP and Monteverde DAY 1: SAN JOSE- Arrive and transfer to hotel. DAY 2: SAN JOSE- Today we head out to the smoking Poas Volcano, in the heart of the lush tropical rainforest. In the afternoon we return to San Jose. ( B) DAYS 3 & 4: SAN JOSE - TORTUGUERO NP- Travel by bus and boat into the Tortuguero National Park, home to howler monkeys, brightly coloured parrots and a wide variety of other wildlife. This is where green and leatherback turtles come to lay their eggs once a year ( June- September). We spend a full day exploring the jungle waterways of the park by boat with two nights in a rainforest lodge. ( BLD) DAYS 5 & 6: TORTUGUERO NP - CAHUITA-We leave the rainforest behind and head by boat and bus to Cahuita National Park on the Caribbean coast. Cahuita's main attractions are its white sandy beaches, miles of coconut groves, tranquil seas and coral reefs. Enjoy a full free day here. You can explore the National Park where white- faced monkeys and sloth are very common, go snorkelling on the impressive reef, or simply relax on the beach. In the evening we can visit Cahuita village where there are lots of little restaurants and bars. ( B) DAY 7: CAHUITA - FORTUNA- Leaving the Caribbean coast behind, we head through mountains and typical small villages to Fortuna, a small town nestled at the base of Arenal Volcano. ( B) DAY 8: ARENAL VOLCANO- Arenal Volcano is highly active and its cone- shaped peak constantly emits explosions of sulphurous gases, streams of red- hot lava and loud rumbles. We have a full free day. You can explore around the lower slopes of the volcano or soak in one of the hot springs nearby. ( B) DAYS 9 & 10: FORTUNA - MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST- Head south to the Cloud Forest Reserve of Monteverde, a beautiful park that teems with flora and fauna. Monteverde has gained international renown as one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the tropics. In the evening when the forest really comes to life, we enjoy a night walk. The following day is free to explore the reserve, following trails that wind through the most spectacular sections or trying the spectacular canopy walks. There is abundant wildlife and if you are lucky you might see the beautiful quetzal as well as a variety of monkeys, wild cats and reptiles. ( B) DAYS 11 & 12: MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST - MANUEL ANTONIO NP- Drive to Manuel Antonio National Park, where we spend two nights. This park features some of Costa Rica's finest beaches, with long stretches of beautiful white sand backed by lush jungle. Relax on the beach or follow hiking trails through the tropical forest. ( B) DAY 13: MANUEL ANTONIO - SAN JOSE-After a relaxing morning we travel back to San Jose. ( B) DAY 14: SAN JOSE- Tour ends. ( B) Explore Central America's ' Garden of Eden' • Cruise the jungle waterwaysof Tortuguero National Park • Relax on the coast at Cahuita, famed for its beaches and coral reefs • Visit the impressively active Arenal Volcano with its colourful lava explosions • Take canopy walks through tropical Monteverde Cloud Forest • Hike from jungle to beachin the unique Manuel Antonio National Park Costa Rica Rainforest Adventure Costa Rica Rainforest Adventure San Jose Manuel Antonio N. P. Tortuguero National Park Cahuita National Park Fortuna Monteverde Cloud Forest Costa Rica Turtles & Beaches Amazing Costa Rica San Jose Manuel Antonio N. P. Tortuguero National Park Cahuita National Park Fortuna Monteverde Cloud Forest Single Supplement £ 330 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 20.56 * Price includes tour price of £ 865and local payment of US$ 230All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 985pp Land Only * traveller Tour duration 14 days © Imaginative Traveller © Imaginative Traveller Starts SunEnds Sat San JoseSan Jose 2009 11- Jan- 0924- Jan- 09 15- Feb- 0928- Feb- 09 22- Mar- 0904- Apr- 09 26- Apr- 0909- May- 09 31- May- 0913- Jun- 09 05- Jul- 0918- Jul- 09 09- Aug- 0922- Aug- 09 13- Sep- 0926- Sep- 09 18- Oct- 0931- Oct- 09 22- Nov- 0905- Dec- 09 27- Dec- 0909- Jan- 10 Starts SunEnds Sat San JoseSan Jose 2010 31- Jan- 1013- Feb- 10 07- Mar- 1020- Mar- 10 11- Apr- 1024- Apr- 10 16- May- 1029- May- 10 20- Jun- 1003- Jul- 10 25- Jul- 1007- Aug- 10 29- Aug- 1011- Sep- 10 03- Oct- 1016- Oct- 10 07- Nov- 1020- Nov- 10 12- Dec- 1025- Dec- 10 We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243