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2009: FROM THE AMAZON TO THE INCA EMPIRE (ISHB)
20 days incl. air, or 19 days from Manaus to Lima
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 Begin your 20-day exploration in Manaus with guided city sightseeing and a "Meeting of the Waters" cruise that takes you along the chocolate-colored Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimoes. See them flow side by side for four miles without mixing! Stay at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge inside the Amazonian Rainforest, with jungle walks, canoe explorations, and visits to a Monkey Reserve and a Caboclo's Native Amazon Village to learn about traditions, costumes, and culture. Three nights in Rio allow for free time and guided city sightseeing. Next, fly to Iguassu Falls and explore both the Brazilian and Argentine sides before heading to Buenos Aires. Your 3-night stay includes guided sightseeing and time to discover the "Paris of South America" on your own. Next stop is Lima for guided city sightseeing and free time. In Cuzco, guided city sightseeing highlights several ancient sites. Enjoy an excursion to Pisac to visit with locals and buy local wares before visiting the Incan fortress of Ollantaytambo. Next day, a train ride through the Sacred Valley ends in Machu Picchu. You may want to walk up to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas. After a morning at leisure in Machu Picchu, return to Cuzco for free time followed by a free day in Lima.
HOTELS
Manaus: Tropical Manaus, The Tropical Manaus situated on the banks of the Rio Negro offers 2 pools, tennis and volleyball courts, beauty parlor, shopping arcade, two restaurants, and several bars.Brazilian Amazon: Ecopark Jungle Lodge, Inside the Amazon Jungle on the Rio Negro, enjoy daily excursions to learn about the flora, fauna, and indigenous tribes. Rooms feature private facilities and air-conditioning.Rio de Janeiro: Windsor Plaza, Located near Copacabana Beach, this hotel features spacious rooms with modern facilities, a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gym, and business center.Iguassu Falls: Mabu Thermas, Mabu Thermas, near Iguassu Falls National Park, offers four thermal pools, tennis courts, fitness center, gift shop, and several restaurants and bars.Buenos Aires: Howard Johnson Recoleta, The Recoleta is centrally located near the Colon Theatre, Recoleta Cemetary, and other popular sites-a perfect base for exploring the city.Lima: Jose Antonio Executive, The Jose Antonio Executive is located in Miraflores-walking distance from shopping centers, the best restaurants, parks, and art galleries, and just three blocks away from the Pacific Ocean.Cuzco: Novotel Cuzco, The Novotel Cuzco is located in the heart of the city center, close to Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and Inca Museum. The hotel is built around an early 16th-century house.Machu Picchu: Sumaq Hotel, The Sumaq Hotel is located at the foot of the Machu Picchu ruins and boasts an Andean health spa, bar, restaurant, gift shop, and business center.
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| Details | | Monograms | | Offer valid through 12/31/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Miami | Board your flight for your vacation. | | Day 2 | Manaus, Brazil | Arrive in Manaus; guided city sightseeing; visit to local market. (B) | | Day 3 | Manaus-Amazon Jungle | "Meeting of the Waters" cruise. (B,L,D) | | Day 4 | Amazon Jungle | Jungle tour; visit a Monkey Jungle Reserve and local community; nighttime canoe wildlife ride. (B,L,D) | | Day 5 | Manaus-Rio | Fly to Rio. (B) | | Day 6 | Rio de Janeiro | Guided city sightseeing; visit Sugar Loaf Mountain. (B) | | Day 7 | Rio de Janeiro | Full day at your leisure. (B) | | Day 8 | Rio de Janeiro-Iguassu Falls | Fly to Iguassu; visit the Brazilian side of Falls. (B) | | Day 9 | Iguassu Falls | Visit Argentine side of Falls. (B) | | Day 10 | Iguassu Falls-Buenos Aires, Argentina | Fly to Buenos Aires. (B) | | Day 11 | Buenos Aires | Guided city sightseeing; visit Casa Rosada and Recoleta Cemetery. (B) | | Day 12 | Buenos Aires | Full day at leisure. (B) | | Day 13 | Buenos Aires-Lima, Peru | Fly to Lima. (B) | | Day 14 | Lima | Guided city sightseeing, visit the Monastery. (B) | | Day 15 | Lima-Cuzco | Fly to Cuzco; guided city sightseeing. (B) | | Day 16 | Cuzco | Visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo. (B,L) | | Day 17 | Cuzco-Machu Picchu | Train to Machu Picchu. Explore Machu Picchu. (B,L,D) | | Day 18 | Machu Picchu-Cuzco | Morning at leisure; return to Cuzco by train. (B) | | Day 19 | Cuzco-Lima | Fly to Lima. (B) | | Day 20 | Lima | Board your homebound flight. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Land-only price does not include intra-vacation flights. Intra-vacation flights are available priced from $2260.Tuesday departures from the U.S. to Manaus are not available.Single Room Supplement: $1400.Triple Room reduction per person: $157.Extra nights per person in Manaus: in single room $165; in twin room $95; in triple room $95.Extra nights per person in Lima: in single room $105; in twin room $65; in triple room $65.Extra nights per person in Quito: in single room $115; in twin room $70; triple room not available.2010 prices and itineraries subject to change. Details will be availabe in August 2009.Note: Due to the Carnival holiday, departures between Feb. 17-Feb. 25, 2009 and Feb. 9-Feb. 17, 2010 are on request only and will have a supplemental cost.
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Additional Information:
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Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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