For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website154PERU / BOLIVIA / BRAZILItinerarySouth America Coast to Coast 33 daysAn awesome trip visiting the continent's most famous sites.From the Pacific to the Atlantic, this awesome 5000-kilometre journey right across South America encompasses a rich diversity of famous sites and memorable moments. Also trek the famous Inca Trail to the hill-top citadel of Machu Picchu and visit vibrant Rio, rambling La Paz and ancient Cusco.This tour can also be done in reverse - see tour code GSCR on our website for more details.Trip InfoDeparture DatesDay 1-2 / Lima Free time to explore ancient Lima. Day 3-4 / Cusco A short flight brings us to the ancient Inca capital of Cusco. We visit the Plaza de Armas, the main cathedral and museum. Then you can head to the great Inca site of Sacsayhuaman or the beautiful Sacred Valley. Day 5-9 / Inca Trail Trek - Cusco Our trek leads us into the surrounding mountains and to Machu Picchu. At the end we board the train to Cusco, where we have a day to relax and take in those last few sights. Day 10-12 / Puno - Lake Titicaca Taking the valley road across to Puno, we cross the Le Raya Pass and descend to the shores of Lake Titicaca. We visit the floating reed islands of the Uros Indians and stay overnight with a local family on Amantani Island. Day 13-15 / La Paz Our bus takes us to Copacabana then on to La Paz. The cobbled stone streets of this mountain city lead us by colourful markets and impressive buildings. On the evening of Day 15, we board the overnight bus to Potosi. Day 16-18 / Potosi - Sucre The towering Cerro Rico Mountain that dwarfs Potosi once contained the richest silver mine in the world. Here we visit the Jesuit Tower, the main square, cathedral, and the old mint before we make the short drive to Sucre. Day 19-20 / Santa Cruz We fly to Santa Cruz. At 415 metres its climate is distinctly tropical. We check out the city's attractions including the zoological gardens. On our final evening in Bolivia we board the overnight train to the Brazilian frontier. Day 21-22 / Pantanal Our Brazilian tour leader will meet us at Puerto Suarez and we head for our lodge in the wetlands of the Pantanal. This vast aquatic reserve hosts 650 bird species, 230 varieties of fish and a wide array of other exotic wildlife. Day 23-24 / Bonito - Dourados The beautiful town of Bonito is surrounded by forests, rivers and caves. Soak up this pristine environment and take part in a real adventure activity, perhaps rappelling, snorkelling or cave exploring. We continue to Dourados for an overnight stay. Day 25-26 / Iguazu Fals Iguazu Falls, located on the border of Brazil and Argentina, are without doubt one of the most impressive in the world. The water cascades over the edge of a 2.5 kilometre wide plateau and splinters into 275 separate falls. Day 27 / Atlantic Rainforest We join the Serra Verde Express along the magnificent rail line that has linked Curitiba to Paranagua since 1885. We disembark at Marumbi station and trek down the Itupava Colonial Trail to our lodge, located on the edge of the rainforest. Day 28-29 / Paranagua - Honey Island In Morretes, we enjoy the charm of this small historical town before heading to Paranagua, where we explore the islands that make up the Superagui National Park. Beautiful Honey Island is a great place to relax. Day 30-33 / Rio de Janeiro There are the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, Christ the Redeemer, picture-perfect Sugarloaf Mountain and, of course, the vibrant music and samba dance.Group size: Maximum 16.Grade: Wildlife Easy / Trekking Moderate / Culture Easy.Transport: Boat, Bus, On foot, Plane, Private van, Taxi.Accommodation: 1 night overnight train, 4 nights overnight bus, 21 nights budget/tourist class hotels, 1 night island homestay, 5 nights multi-share accommodation.Meals: 28 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners.Start Day: Sunday End Day: ThursdayTour code: GSCCStart FinishStart Finish2011*30-Jan 03-Mar06-Mar 07-Apr03-Apr 05-May01-May 02-Jun29-May 30-Jun26-Jun 28-Jul24-Jul 25-Aug21-Aug 22-Sep18-Sep 20-Oct16-Oct 17-Nov13-Nov 15-Dec11-Dec 12-Jan2012*15-Jan 16-Feb19-Feb 22-Mar18-Mar 19-Apr15-Apr 17-May13-May 14-Jun10-Jun 12-Jul08-Jul 09-Aug*Arrives for Rio CarnivalTOP SELLER

BOOK NOW at www.imaginative-traveller.com or CALL 0845 287 0769Mceiox / agluatema / Beilz155ItineraryDay 1-2 / Cancun Our holiday starts in the resort city of Cancun, on the dazzling Caribbean Sea. There's time here to discover the city and the nearby beaches. Day 3 / Tulum - Chetumal After an early start we reach Tulum, where crumbling Mayan ruins cling to the cliff top overlooking the beach. Absolutely stunning. We stay overnight in the town of Chetumal, close to the Belize border. Day 4-5 / Caye Caulker Belize City is our departure point for palm-fringed Caye Caulker. The Caye is a sand island on the edge of the world's second largest barrier reef. We enjoy swimming, diving and snorkelling amongst beautiful tropical fish and coral. Day 6-7 / Flores - Tikal Ruins After returning to Belize City, we head across the border into Guatemala and the town of Flores. Visit Tikal, the Mayan ruins in the Guatemalan jungle, then catch the overnight bus to Guatemala City and on to Antigua. Day 8-10 / Antigua Antigua is amongst the oldest and most beautiful towns in the Americas, set in a valley encircled by three volcanoes. Our leader will show us the highlights and lead us to the summit of a nearby volcano. Our trip ends in the morning of Day 10. Central American Trails 10 days Caribbean beaches, Mayan ruins, lush rainforest and live volcanoes.This short trip offers a sublime mix of exquisite Caribbean islands and beaches, fascinating Mayan ruins, dense jungles, emerald rainforests, smouldering volcanoes, quaint colonial towns and 'I-need-to-pinch-myself-to-prove-I'm-really-here' scenery. Whilst here we beach out in Caye Caulker, one of Central America's most chilled-out spots.Trip InfoDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Culture Easy.Transport: Aircon bus, Boat, Deluxe bus, Local bus, Taxi.Accommodation: 1 night overnight bus, 8 nights budget/tourist class hotels.Start Day: Sunday End Day: TuesdayTour code: GSCTStart FinishStart Finish201123-Jan 01-Feb06-Feb 15-Feb20-Feb 01-Mar06-Mar 15-Mar20-Mar 29-Mar03-Apr 12-Apr17-Apr 26-Apr01-May 10-May15-May 24-May29-May 07-Jun12-Jun 21-Jun26-Jun 05-Jul10-Jul 19-Jul24-Jul 02-Aug07-Aug 16-Aug21-Aug 30-Aug04-Sep 13-Sep18-Sep 27-Sep02-Oct 11-Oct16-Oct 25-Oct30-Oct 08-Nov13-Nov 22-Nov27-Nov 06-Dec11-Dec 20-Dec25-Dec 03-Jan201208-Jan 17-Jan22-Jan 31-Jan05-Feb 14-Feb19-Feb 28-Feb04-Mar 13-Mar18-Mar 27-Mar15-Apr 24-Apr29-Apr 08-May13-May 22-May27-May 05-Jun10-Jun 19-Jun24-Jun 03-Jul08-Jul 17-Jul