For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website152Peru / bolivia / argentinaItineraryLima to Buenos Aires 27 daysCross this magnificent continent on this richly varied trip.Explore the delightful Inca city of Cusco, trek the awesome Inca Trail, stay with a local Indian family, explore the salt plains of the Uyuni Desert, travel along the old silver trade route through Humahuaca Gorge and party in the cosmospolitan city of Buenos Aires. What more could you want from a South American adventure?Trip InfoDeparture DatesDay 1-2 / Lima Our trip starts in Lima. You have free time to explore the wide range of museums, impressive colonial buildings and churches this great city has on offer. Day 3-4 / Cusco Ascending to the former Inca capital of Cusco, we visit the Plaza de Armas, the great cathedral and the main museum. Then you can head to the Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman, Quenca, Tambo Machay and the beautiful Sacred Valley. Day 5-9 / Inca Trail Trek We embark on our amazing trek along ancient Inca trails to Machu Picchu. Returning to Cusco, we have one free day to relax or further explore this wonderful city and its surrounds. Day 10-12 / Puno - Lake Titicaca A highlight of our trip is a visit to Lake Titicaca. Its floating reed islands are home to the Uros Indians. On Amantani Island, we spend a night with a local Indian family and enjoy their warm hospitality. Day 13-15 / La Paz Following the shores of Lake Titicaca we enter Bolivia and its capital, La Paz. We have free time here to discover the treasures of this vibrant, Indian city. On Day 15, we take an overnight bus to the town of Sucre. Day 16-17 / Sucre Sucre is Bolivia's constitutional capital and a university city, with many attractions and a laid-back atmosphere. Rich in culture and history, it is also home to some very impressive historical buildings and musuems. Day 18-19 / Potosi - Uyuni We drive to Potosi, once the silver capital of the New World. Declared a 'cultural asset of humankind' by UNESCO, the town has an interesting and colourful past we explore on a tour. On the afternoon of Day 19 we drive to Uyuni. Day 20 / Uyuni Salt Desert We explore the salt plains of the Uyuni Desert by 4WD. The white, shimmering surface of this seemingly endless lake is set beneath magnificent mountains and stunning blue skies. In the evening we join the train to Villazon. Day 21 / Vilazon - Humahuaca - Tilcara We visit the town of Villazon and the stunning Humahuaca Gorge, a major trade route for the past 10,000 years and the main route for Potosi's silver. We visit Humahuaca and Uquia villages before arriving in the town of Tilcara. Day 22-24 / Salta We enjoy the sunrise at the famous seven colours mountain. In the afternoon, we continue to Salta, Argentina's most traditional colonial city. In the evening of Day 24 we join the overnight bus bound for Buenos Aires. Day 25-27 / Buenos Aires This massive, energetic city has so much to offer. Your adventure down the 'Camino Real' comes to an end on the morning of Day 27. Why not add a visit to the stunning Iguazu Falls before finishing your South American adventure? Group size: Maximum 16.Grade: Trekking Moderate / Culture Easy.Transport: Boat, Bus, Mini-van, Plane, Taxi, Trek.Accommodation: 3 nights full service camping, 1 night overnight train, 2 nights overnight bus, 1 night island homestay, 19 nights budget/tourist class hotels.Meals: 23 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners.Start Day: Sunday End Day: FridayTour code: GSLAStart FinishStart Finish201127-Mar 22-Apr17-Apr 13-May15-May 10-Jun12-Jun 08-Jul10-Jul 05-Aug07-Aug 02-Sep04-Sep 30-Sep02-Oct 28-Oct30-Oct 25-Nov27-Nov 23-Dec201201-Jan 27-Jan05-Feb 02-Mar01-Apr 27-Apr29-Apr 25-May27-May 22-Jun24-Jun 20-Jul

BOOK NOW at www.imaginative-traveller.com or CALL 0845 287 0769ARGENTINA / BRAZIL153ItineraryDay 1-3 / Buenos Aires Our local guide will show us the main attractions and the remainder of your time is free to discover what makes this one of South America's most exciting capitals. On our final afternoon we board the overnight bus for Iguazu Falls. Day 4-5 / Iguazu Fals The mighty Iguazu Falls is comprised of 275 individual falls that plunge over the periphery of a gigantic plateau. The roar is deafening! On the evening of Day 5 we board the overnight bus for Curitiba. Day 6 / Atlantic Rainforest We join the Serra Verde Express on its journey through the Atlantic Rainforest. Disembarking, we make the short trek down the Itupava Colonial Trail to our lodge. In the afternoon there's time to relax, swim or further explore the rainforest. Day 7-8 / Paranagua - Honey Island We discover the charm of Morretes village before descending to the coast. Here we board a boat, exploring some of the islands and wildlife that make up Superagui National Park. Beautiful Honey Island will be our home for two nights. Day 9 / Curitiba - Rio de Janeiro After breakfast there is time to wander around the island before returning to Curitiba, where we board the night bus to Rio. Day 10-11 / Rio de Janeiro Rio is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There are the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, and a visit to the statue of Christ the Redeemer. At night, it's the wild and colourful nightlife that makes this city truly famous! Day 12 / Rio de Janeiro Our popular overland adventure comes to an end after breakfast today. Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro 12 days A colourful route through a stunning part of South America.We navigate our way through the highlights of this beautiful part of South America, from stylish Buenos Aires to vibrant Rio de Janeiro. Spectacular Iguazu Falls, lush Atlantic rainforests and a perfect island paradise are just some of the treats to enjoy along the way.Trip InfoDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Wildlife Easy / Walking Moderate / Culture Easy.Transport: Boat, Bus, On foot.Accommodation: 3 nights overnight bus, 6 nights budget/tourist class hotels, 2 nights multi-share accommodation.Meals: 8 breakfasts.Start Day: Sunday End Day: Thursday Tour code: GSBRStart FinishStart Finish2011*20-Feb 03-Mar27-Mar 07-Apr24-Apr 05-May22-May 02-Jun19-Jun 30-Jun17-Jul 28-Jul14-Aug 25-Aug11-Sep 22-Sep09-Oct 20-Oct06-Nov 17-Nov04-Dec 15-Dec201201-Jan 12-Jan*05-Feb 16-Feb11-Mar 22-Mar08-Apr 19-Apr06-May 17-May03-Jun 14-Jun01-Jul 12-Jul29-Jul 09-Aug*Arrives for Rio CarnivalThis tour can also be done in reverse - see tour code GSBR on our website for more details. Join our 5th Feb 2012 departure for the Rio Carnival