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LAKE DISTRICT
 On the border of Argentina and
Chile is an idyllic and romantic region perfect for couples,
families or a group of friends. Let us customize an itinerary
around your dates and interest whether it be forest hiking,
biking, lake kayaking or simply relaxing at charming country
inns while enjoying fine food and spa treatments. Our Lake
District Odyssey is a great itinerary to build upon.
Travel
Facts: The region has a distinctly European flare with
alpine architecture, ginger bread homes adorned with colorful
flower boxes and award winning restaurants serving wild meats
and fresh vegetable dishes.
IGUAZÚ
FALLS
 A tropical nature lover's paradise.
Iguazú falls is the perfect destination for active travelers
looking for breathtaking waterfall vistas, rainforest wildlife
and natural history. Accessible from Brazil or Argentina,
there are splendid 5-star hotels on both sides overlooking
the falls. With an ideal climate year round, Iguazú
combines well with extensions to Rio and the Pantanal in Brazil
or Buenos Aires and Patagonia in Argentina (more
information).
Travel
Facts: Brazil is on the map! In 2005, close to a million
people visited Brazil's most well known natural wonder; up
11% from the previous year with almost half coming from abroad.
Source: Travel in Latin America.
EXPLORE
PATAGONIA
 Hikers wanted! Some of the world's
most awe inspiring mountain vistas can be found in Glaciers
National Park, Argentina home to the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre
spires. A drive across the border brings you to Torres del
Paine National Park, Chile - designated a world heritage site
for its stunning granite peaks, azure lakes and rare wildlife.
Spend a few nights at the end of the earth in a charming estancia.
Join one of the Hiking
the Patagonian Andes departures this January-March.
NEW!
ENJOY THE BEACHES OF NORTHERN PERU
 Extend your Machu Picchu
or northern Peru cultural extension to include Las Pocitas,
known for its tranquil atmosphere and year round sunshine
(daytime temperatures average 88°F).
Travel
Facts: As the source for fresh and varied seafood, the
small fishing village of Mancora is the ideal place to try
ceviche as well as Mero, octopus, sea shell, shrimp, lobster
and more!
RIO DE
JANEIRO- BRAZIL'S MOST VIBRANT CITY
 Not to be missed is the spectacular
view from the Christ statue on Corcovado Mountain. Across
the city, a cable car will whisk you up Sugar Loaf for a bird's-eye
sunset view of Rio and the forested mountains dropping straight
to the sea! If you can pull yourself away from the white sand,
venture inland to Tijuca National Park, home to some of the
last tracts of rare Atlantic Forest along Brazil's eastern
coast. Explore the lush trails on foot in search of monkeys,
birds and iguanas.
Have an extra
day for more of Rio before or after one of our exciting Brazil
itineraries? Join a schooner cruise in scenic Sepetiba
Bay. Enjoy fresh tropical fruit on board and swim off the
boat before arriving to a private island complete with white
sand beaches, nature trails and a small chapel. Dine in typical
Brazilian style with a sumptuous barbeque full of fresh salads,
fruit, fish, shrimp and six kinds of Brazilian meat served
hot off the skewer at your table. Finish off your day with
a lively samba show back in Rio.
Travel
Facts: The Atlantic Forest of Brazil including Tijuca
National Park is a Global "Hotspot" of Biodiversity, it is
under threat from land uses changes as sugarcane and coffee
plantations spread outward from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
Learn more at Biodiversity
Hotspots. Source: Conservation International
What's a Chaski?
"Chaski" refers to the messengers of the Inca who
would run along the kingdom's vast network of trails delivering
vital information. News, intricate communication, quipus -
knotted strings conveying regional statistics or perhaps exotic
foods were relayed between Chaskis as they made their way
towards the Incan capital of Cusco.
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