AdventureYou do not need to be super fit for an Antarctic cruise, although you need to be mobileenough to get on and off the small zodiac boatsthat are used for the excursions onto shore.Once on the shore the excursions are not toohard-going, be it walking up a snow-covered hillto a penguin colony or stripping to your swimsuit for a quick dip in the thermal pools onDeception Island. However, for those with an122King penguin colony, South GeorgiaThe ArcticIn our summertime the boats that plythe Antarctic waters head up north tosail around the Arctic. Cruises go toSpitsbergen (part of the Norwegianarchipelago of Svalbard), Iceland andGreenland, as well as Canada'sNorthwest Passage and Baffin Island, andthe North Pole. Arctic cruises are bothincredibly similar and totally different toAntarctic cruises, if that makes sense!The landscapes are equally stunning,with glaciers, mountains and icebergs,and the wildlife too is incredible, butrather than noisy colonies of penguinsyou will hopefully be lucky enough tohave a polar bear encounter. Marine lifeand birds are also prolific. Please call our Polar specialists on 01993 838 615to learn more.extra sense of adventure, some cruises offer the opportunity to camp for a night or two onthe ice, or to go kayaking amongst the icebergs.Alternatively, for those with a large wallet and ahankering for even more adventure, there aretwo companies that offer land-based trips into the heart of the continent, flying in from eitherSouth Africa or Chile and landing on a blue-icerunway. Once there you could be skiing, trekkingor snow-mobiling or visiting emperor penguins inone of the most remote places on earth. Antarctic Dream, Antarctica

Useful information123Useful informationwww.audleytravel.comOur website is packed withinformation, features and advicecovering all our destinations acrossthe globe. On the site you can browse bytheme, special interest or region as well asviewing additional accommodation optionsand itineraries that are not featured in this brochure. You can download all ourbrochures online or contact us via thewebsite where you can fill in the details ofyour plans so that we can start tailoringyour itinerary. Visit our officesIf you would like to discuss yourtravel arrangements in person wewelcome personal visits, please call in advance to arrange anappointment with one or more ofour country specialists. Our officesare at the New Mill, a 17th centuryconverted wool mill on the outskirtsof Witney, ten miles west of Oxfordon the edge of the Cotswolds. www.audleytravel.com/visit-usHoneymoonsA honeymoon to South America will provide amemorable experience. The continent is able tocater for whatever type of trip you are lookingfor. Whether it is relaxing on a beautiful beach,enjoying time in lively cities, taking in breathtakingscenery or all manner of outdoors activities suchas walking or horse riding, your preferences caneasily be catered for. Please call one of ourspecialists to discuss your ideas and plans.Flights Direct flights to South America only operate toSão Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and BuenosAires in Argentina. The continent is usuallyreached by flights via mainland Europe with dailyservices from Madrid, Paris and Amsterdam to allthe major South American cities. Daily flights from Lisbon also serve many regional destinationswithin Brazil. It is also possible to travel to mostcapital cities via the USA. Connecting flights fromUK regional airports can also be arranged soplease tell us if you'd like to fly from your local airport as this may influence the airline we choose.However you choose to reach your SouthAmerican destination there are usually a numberof options available. Our specialists will discuss allthe permutations with you and advise you of thebest route to take for your trip.Machu Picchu, PeruWaved albatross, Galapagos IslandsTorres del Paine National Park, Chilehave adequate travel insurance and we are ableto suggest a number of policies either for theduration of your trip or on an annual basis.AITO MembershipAudley is a member of theAssociation of Independent TourOperators. The Associationrepresents Britain's leading independent touroperators and encourages high standards ofquality and service. Audley abides by theAssocation's Code of Conduct and adheres tothe AITO Quality Charter which can be viewedat www.aito.comPhotography in this brochureWe would like to thank the followingphotographers for the images used in thisbrochure: Steve Allen, David Fettes, AWL Images,TIPS images, Istockphoto, Lonely Planet Images,Alamy, Metropolitan Touring, Lares, Perurail,Orient Express, Inkaterra, Rainforest Expeditions,Senderos, Ernesto Barría, and members of theAudley South America team.All images used in this brochure were obtained in good faith by Audley Travel Group Limited and in the belief that all necessary consents andclearances were obtained for their use. However,if you believe that unauthorised use has beenmade of an image belonging to you pleasecontact us on 01993 838 040.Responsible travel We're passionate about travel but also deeplyaware of the responsibility we have to the peopleand places we visit. We believe that a visit froman Audley traveller should have a positive impacton the destination and, wherever possible, bringreal benefits. We always endeavour to use locallyowned hotels, work with local guides andoperators, and promote community and wildlifeprojects. Our Traveller's Code offers tips andadvice you can use to ensure your trip does notthreaten the sustainability of the places you visit.We carbon offset all our staff flights and you canchoose to do the same, please speak to yourspecialist about this or follow the link on ourwebsite www.audleytravel.com/offset. Our commitment to responsible travel has beenaudited by AITO (Association of IndependentTour Operators) and we have been awarded five stars, the maximum achievable. We alsosupport a variety of social and environmentalcharities and projects around the world. For moreinformation about travelling responsibly and thecharities and projects we support please visitwww.audleytravel.com/rtTerms & Conditions and Travel InsuranceYour booking is subject to the Terms andConditions of Audley Travel, which we willinclude with your personalised itinerary and canalso be found on our website. It is vital that you