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South America Coast to Coast 2010
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15 days
From £3135
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South America Coast to Coast
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Santiago (3 nights), Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, the Andes Mountains, Mendoza (2 nights), Buenos Aires (3 nights), Iguassu Falls (2 nights) and Rio de Janeiro (2 nights)
Crossing the South American continent, from Chile to Brazil, this incredible journey takes in the fertile wine producing valleys of Chile’s Pacific coast and the thundering cascades of Iguazu Falls, en route to the Atlantic beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Along the way you will enjoy...
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South America Coast to Coast 2011
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15 days
From £3280
Frequent Departures
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This is a Select Journey
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South America Coast to Coast
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Santiago (3 nights), Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, the Andes Mountains, Mendoza (2 nights), Buenos Aires (3 nights), Iguassu Falls (2 nights) and Rio de Janeiro (2 nights)
Crossing the South American continent, from Chile to Brazil, this incredible journey takes in the fertile wine producing valleys of Chile’s Pacific coast and the thundering cascades of Iguassa Falls, en route to the Atlantic beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Along the way you will enjoy...
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CRUISING IN PATAGONIA
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CRUISING IN PATAGONIA
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On a continent so abundant in natural drama and spectacle, the southern landscapes of Argentina
and Chile almost defy the imagination. Here we find towering giants of ice and snow, pristine lakes
and ice floes that shimmer beneath the southern skies. Giant glaciers calve into the...
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IGUASSU FALLS
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IGUASSU FALLS
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The spectacular Iguassu Falls are located in the north of
Argentina and border on both Brazil and Paraguay. The
Argentinian side of the falls is where the thundering ‘Devil’s
Throat’ can best be viewed, with visitors able to get very close
to this amazing sight on an extensive...
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LA CABANA RESTAURANT
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LA CABANA RESTAURANT
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One of Argentina’s most celebrated
steakhouses, La Cabana offers
classic styling and the very best
in Argentine beef. Re-opened in
2003 by the Orient-Express group,
La Cabana recreates the original
rustic charm and renowned menus
that attracted the likes of Louis
Armstrong,...
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MARE AUSTRALIS & VIA AUSTRALIS PUNTA ARENAS (CHILE) AND USHUAIA (ARGENTINA)
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MARE AUSTRALIS & VIA AUSTRALIS PUNTA ARENAS (CHILE) AND USHUAIA (ARGENTINA)
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The Mare Australis and Via Australis are almost identical modern expedition cruise ships, launched
in 2003 and 2005 respectively. They are equipped with state-of-the-art navigation technology,
air-conditioning throughout, and meet all international safety standards. Each of the...
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THE VALDES PENINSULA
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THE VALDES PENINSULA
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A two-hour flight away from Buenos Aires, the Valdes
Peninsula is located at the northern tip of Patagonia, and is
Argentina’s premier wildlife destination. Regular whalewatching
cruises from Puerto Piramide take place between
late June and December. If you want to see the enormous
elephant...
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VENDIMIA
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VENDIMIA
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Taking place in Mendoza
in Argentina over the first
weekend in March, the
‘Vendimia’ is the grape
harvest festival. Started by
immigrant communities in
the late 1890s following a
harvest that had survived
summer hailstorms, this
fiesta has developed into
one of the biggest...
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LAKE DISTRICT
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LAKE DISTRICT
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The resort of Bariloche is the gateway to this beautiful region in northern Patagonia. Argentina’s top winter sports destination, it is also a delightful region to visit in the summer (the European winter months).
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PERITO MORENO GLACIER CALAFATE
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PERITO MORENO GLACIER CALAFATE
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One of the most breathtaking sights in Patagonia,
a huge river of ice changing colours as in a
kaleidoscope under the rays of the sun, with
enormous slabs of ice falling from its 300ft facade
into the waters of the lake. Nearby you can marvel
at the incomparable grandeur of...
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ALVEAR PALACE BUENOS AIRES
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ALVEAR PALACE BUENOS AIRES
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Built in 1932, the Alvear Palace Hotel is one of
the most elegant in the city. Situated in the heart
of La Recoleta district, surrounded by excellent
restaurants, shops and antique stores, the hotel
offers traditional hospitality combined with the
most up-to-date facilities....
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CAVAS WINE LODE MENDOZA
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CAVAS WINE LODE MENDOZA
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Nestled in a 35 acre vineyard, Cavas Wine Lodge is
strategically located between
the best known wineries and the magnificent Andes Mountain range. The hotel has 10 luxury rooms and 4 corner rooms with private pool and outdoor shower. There is also an excellent restaurant where...
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ESTANCIA LOS POTREROS
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ESTANCIA LOS POTREROS
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Estancia Los Potreros is a working cattle farm that
has remained in the same Anglo-Argentine family
for four generations. 900 metres up in the foothills
of the Andes and under 1 hour by road from
the city of Cordoba, horse riding is the principal
pursuit here and whilst not...
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HOTEL LOS NOTROS CALAFATE
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HOTEL LOS NOTROS CALAFATE
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Hosteria Los Notros is an all-inclusive hotel
situated inside the Glaciers National Park,
overlooking the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Professional and personalised service,
spacious and comfortable facilities. The
hotel organises spectacular excursions
and expeditions.
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LAS HAYAS RESORT USHUAIA
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LAS HAYAS RESORT USHUAIA
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The Las Hayas Resort is located very close to
the southernmost city in the world,
approached by mountainous roads,
surrounded by natural beauty and with views
over the Beagle Channel. The 102 finely
decorated rooms have splendid views over
the Bay. The hotel has a choice of...
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LLAO LLAO HOTEL LAKE DISTRICT
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LLAO LLAO HOTEL LAKE DISTRICT
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Located within the Nahuel Huapi National
Park, about 45 minutes from Bariloche, in the
Argentinian Lake District, the Llao Llao Hotel is
surrounded by majestic mountain peaks,
lakes, rivers and forests of larch, cypress,
coihue and arrayanes. Built in 1940, the hotel
is set...
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LOS CERROS EL CHALTEN ARGENTINA
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LOS CERROS EL CHALTEN ARGENTINA
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Located in El Chalten, gateway to the spiky
peaks of Fitzroy and Torre in Argentinian
Patagonia, Los Cerros offers 44 rooms of intimate
and relaxed comfort, with large windows affording
breathtaking views of the El Chalten landscape and
the Rio de las Vueltas. A gourmet restaurant,...
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PARK HYATT MENDOZA
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PARK HYATT MENDOZA
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The Park Hyatt Mendoza, with its beautifully restored 19th-century Spanish colonial facade, is conveniently situated in the main business and banking district in the heart of Mendoza. With a prominent position on the Plaza de la Independencia, the hotel is only 15 minutes from Mendoza's...
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SHERATON IGUAZU RESORT AND SPA
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SHERATON IGUAZU RESORT AND SPA
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The Sheraton Iguazu Resort & Spa is the only hotel in the Argentinean side of the Iguassu National Park. It is a three-storey building with views of the Iguassu Falls. The hotel features 176 guest rooms and 4 suites, all complete with private balcony, cable television, mini-bar and...
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NH LANCASTER BUENOS AIRES
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NH LANCASTER BUENOS AIRES
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Located in the heart of the city, the NH Lancaster is a traditional English-style hotel with 115 air-conditioned rooms. The hotel has benefited from extensive restoration and offers views over the Rio de la Plata. The excellent location provides convenient access to the restaurant...
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