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C E N
T R A L and S O U T H A M E R I C A
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Toll Free North America
1-877-510-4653
Sample the unique cultures of Central America & South America
during these thrilling escorted tours to Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina,
Chile, Peru, the Galapagos Islands & the Amazon. In Central
America, sample the scenic beauty of Costa Rica and tour a banana
plantation before reaching Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica’s
national park dedicated to protecting endangered turtles. In Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil visit Sugar Loaf Mountain and the statue of Christ the
Redeemer crowning Corcovado Mountain. You’ll also be able see Iguassu
Falls from the Brazilian side. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, tour the
Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta, the burial
site of Eva Peron, before heading down to Bariloche in Patagonia and
taking a chairlift ride to Cerro Campanario. In Chile a guided
sightseeing tour takes you to San Cristobal Hill and the 18th-century
cathedral. With a perfect balance of guided tours and leisure time to
enjoy these wonderful cities, these South America tours are filled with
memories to last a lifetime.
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WITH OVER 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REPRESENTING THESE FINE TOUR PROGRAMS
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 CUBA
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 EASTERN CUBA'S HIDDEN GEMS
includes compelling history and rich
culture!
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Globus
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9
Days Miami/Havana
Unlock the secrets of Eastern Cuba on this unique 9-day
people-to-people program with Globus. This rare travel opportunity
facilitates memorable interactions between Americans and Cuban workers,
performers, artisans, and residents, and explores this beautiful island
nation’s compelling history and rich culture. You’ll be immersed in
everyday life here through captivating educational activities and
conversations with Cubans about a wide range of topics. Visits include
a print shop that still employs traditional printing and binding
methods, a mechanical music-organ factory, the Casa de la Cultura in
rural Velasco, Fidel Castro’s boyhood home at Birán, the
Matachin Museum in an 18th-century Spanish Fortress, the
semi-indigenous Guirito community, a cocoa farm, a rum factory,
Santiago de Cuba’s historic city center, the San Pedro de la Roca
Castle World Heritage Site, Teddy Roosevelt’s fabled San Juan Hill, and
even a local family’s home and an elementary school. You’ll also join
in a farm-to-table cooking demonstration and an interactive dance
lesson, enjoy a scenic cruise on Santiago Bay, and see the changing of
the guards at Santa Ifigenia Cemetery. All this and more await as you
explore and discover “Eastern Cuba’s Hidden Gems.”
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 CUBA BY LAND AND SEA
Cruise Around Cuba!
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10
Days Miami/Havana
Shrouded in mystery for the last 50 years, you now have the rare
opportunity to visit the captivating country of Cuba. Globus’
people-to-people program allows you to experience Cuba unlike any other
destination. Interact with cigar rollers, singers, Old Styler car
owners, baseball players, and more. Highlights include a visit to
Cuba’s lush tobacco region, the colonial city of Cienfuegos—the “Pearl
of the South,” impressive Santiago de Cuba, and the bustling capital
city of Havana. Other interactions include meeting children at a
daycare center and the nuns who run the center; visiting the studio of
artist José Fuster, known as the “Picasso of the Caribbean”;
enjoying a performance by the Cienfuegos Choir and then discussing
their training and future aspirations; spending time at a tobacco farm
and enjoying coffee with the owner and his family; an interactive walk
through Old Havana; and engaging with children at an acrobatics school.
This incredible trip will leave you with fond memories for a lifetime.
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RATE FROM: $2549 |
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 CUBA'S CHARMING COLONIAL CITIES
AND HAVANA
includes historic Cuba!
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Globus
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9
Days Miami/Havana
A once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits! Join Globus and be among the
first American travelers in five decades to visit Cuba and its most
fascinating cities. This special people-to-people program allows
Americans and Cubans to share meaningful interactions while enjoying
the rich history and culture of this amazing country. Every day of your
program is filled with compelling educational activities and
conversations, where both Cubans and Americans can openly share their
ideas and opinions. Participate in discussions about Cuba’s history,
agriculture, music, religion, and art. You can embrace Cuban culture
when you meet and join in a discussion with the dancers of the
world-renowned Camagüey Ballet Company; interact with local
artists and exchange views on the importance of art to a community;
engage with musicians who will introduce you to son, Cuba’s popular
music; and meet Cuban baseball players to discuss this favorite pastime
in both Cuba and the U.S. All people-to-people interactions weave
seamlessly into the daily visits around the country, serving to enrich
and enlighten. Fascinating, informative, and insightful discoveries
await on rare opportunity to visit the “Pearl of the Antilles.”
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 GRAND CUBA
FROM COAST TO COAST
The Grand Tour!
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Globus
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17
Days Miami/Havana
Discover the best of Cuba from coast to coast on Globus’ comprehensive
17-day people-to-people program. This rare travel opportunity
facilitates memorable interactions between Americans and Cuban farmers,
fishermen, artists, and more. Explore this beautiful island nation with
its compelling history and rich culture. You’ll be immersed in everyday
life here through captivating educational activities and conversations
with Cubans about a wide range of topics. Visits include a print shop
that still employs traditional printing and binding methods, a
mechanical music-organ factory, the Casa de la Cultura in rural
Velasco, Fidel and Raul Castro’s boyhood home at Birán, the
Matachin Museum in an 18th-century Spanish Fortress, the
semi-indigenous Guirito community, a cocoa farm, a rum factory,
Santiago de Cuba’s historic city center, San Pedro de la Roca Castle,
and even Teddy Roosevelt’s fabled San Juan Hill. You’ll also join in a
farm-to-table mojito-making demonstration and an interactive dance
lesson, enjoy a scenic cruise on Santiago Bay, see the Changing of the
Guard at Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, interactions with Cuban baseball
players as well as dancers at the world-renowned Camagüey Ballet
Company, ride in an Old Styler car, and performances by jazz musicians
and the Cienfuegos Choir. Dinners at local paladars (small, privately
owned restaurants) and lunches at a Casa Particular and an organic
urban farm are just a few of the tantalizing special dining
experiences. All people-to-people interactions weave seamlessly into
the daily visits around the country, serving to enrich and enlighten.
You’ll come away with a deep understanding of Cuba and its people on
this once-in-a-lifetime travel experience!
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RATE FROM: $5479 |
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 NATURAL WONDERS OF COSTA RICA
includes Arenal Volcano and Monteverde
Rain Forest
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Globus
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9
Days San Jose/San Jose
Grab your camera and get ready for a wonderful vacation to Costa Rica!
Witness bountiful wildlife in their natural habitat, enjoy relaxing
dips in ecothermal hot springs, and learn about the Costa Rican culture
on this thrilling adventure. Among the many highlights of this tour is
Tortuguero National Park, where you’ll take a boat ride along remote,
unspoiled sections of the park to view wildlife. Your guide will look
out for the wildlife—including freshwater turtles, egrets, toucans, and
monkeys—so you can sit back, relax, and take plenty of pictures.
Another tour highlight is the Arenal Volcano, considered one of the
most active volcanoes in the world. You may witness the red lava
streaming down the sides as you hear the volcano’s grumbling. Relax as
you soak in the ecothermal hot springs and perhaps watch the lava flow
down the volcano—a spectacular sight! In Monteverde, visit the Santa
Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, home to forest fauna such as jaguars,
resplendent quetzal, monkeys, ocelots, and many species of birds—not to
mention the large diversity of plant species.
On this Costa Rica tour, you’ll also have a chance to visit local farms
to learn about the local culture and industries. So be sure to grab
your swimsuit and prepare yourself for a trip of a lifetime—a trip
filled with wildlife, scenic waterways, tropical rainforests, and
knowledgeable guides to help you learn about Costa Rica.
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RATE FROM: $1699 |
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 PERU SPLENDORS
includes Machu Picchu
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8
Days Lima/Lima
From its amazing archaeological treasures to its gastronomic delights
and from its rich history to its melting pot of cultures, Peru offers
visitors a wide array of attractions—and on this tour, you’ll
experience its highlights. Lima is a cosmopolitan city steeped in
history with pre-Columbian ruins, Spanish colonial buildings, and
remnants of colonial mansions with lavish, Moorish-style balconies. On
your sightseeing tour, you’ll see many of its famous sights, including
the San Francisco Monastery. High in the Andes Mountains, Cusco is the
oldest continuously inhabited city in South America and is sure to
please history buffs. Learn about the Incas’ struggles with the
invading Spaniards on your tour of Cusco and visit the Temple of
Sacsayhuaman, built in the early 12th century with some stones weighing
more than 350 tons. Try to figure out how it was built so precisely
without the help of modern machinery and technology! Of course, no
vacation to Peru is complete without visiting Machu Picchu. Built
around 1450 at the height of the Inca Empire, Machu Picchu is located
in a gorgeous mountain setting above the Urubamba Valley. Stand in awe
as you witness it. It is one of the most majestic images in South
America, if not the world!
Not only will you visit the must-see sights, you’ll also have an
opportunity to learn about Peruvian life. Experience a Mother Earth
ceremony performed by a local shaman. These ceremonies thanking Mother
Earth and asking for good health and safe travels have been practiced
in Peru since before the arrival of the Incas. You’ll also stop at a
local Peruvian food market and visit a home to meet some of the locals
and experience their way of life.
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RATE FROM: $2149 |
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 SOUTH AMERICAN ESCAPE
includes Iguassu Falls
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Globus
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9
Days Rio de Janeiro/Buenos Aires
On this South America vacation, discover two of the great cities—Rio de
Janeiro and Buenos Aires—at a more leisurely pace. On this tour, you’ll
have plenty of free time in each city to explore and experience the
varied restaurants, shops, and optional excursions. Dance the Tango in
Buenos Aires and experience a Samba show in Rio. Sip caipirinhas, a
popular Brazilian cocktail; listen to the sounds of Rio; and watch
people play soccer and volleyball on famous Copacabana Beach. In Buenos
Aires, see the Cemetery of the Recoleta, where Eva Peron is buried. Eva
Peron was the illegitimate daughter of a poor provincial family. She
came to Buenos Aires at age 15 to try her luck as a radio actress, and
by the time she died at age 33, she was declared the “Spiritual Leader
of the Nation.” You’ll learn more about her life on your sightseeing
tour in Buenos Aires.
A trip highlight is Iguassu Falls, one of the most spectacular sights
on earth. Meaning “Big Water” in the local dialect, there are 275 falls
that cover a distance of over a mile and a half. A photograph cannot
accurately portray this breathtaking sight—you must experience it for
yourself! Hear the deafening roar and admire the brilliant rainbows
created by the clouds of spray.
From the vibrant cities to the scenic beauty, this vacation to Rio de
Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, and Buenos Aires will leave you with vacation
memories you’ll cherish for life.
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RATE FROM: $2849 |
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 LEGACY OF THE INCAS
Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and
Czech Republic
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12
Days Lima/Lima
Peru is one of the great originating
centers of ancient culture, and on this vacation, you’ll discover its
archaeological treasures, visit its ancient ruins, and learn about its
ancient culture. A highlight of your vacation is a tour to Machu
Picchu, where you’ll visit this amazing Inca city. Stand in awe as you
witness the ancient ruins surrounded by soaring peaks—one of the most
majestic images in South America! Also, see the Temple of Sacsayhuaman,
which was built in the early 12th century. Some of the stones used to
build the fortress weigh more than 350 tons, and the stones were fit so
tightly together that a piece of paper will not fit between the stones.
Try to figure out how it was built without the help of modern
technology and machinery! While at the ruins, experience a Mother Earth
ceremony by a local shaman to thank Mother Earth and to ask for good
health and safe travels.
Of course, no trip to Peru is complete without seeing the Nazca Lines.
When seen from the air, the lines form precise geometric shapes that
number in the hundreds, as well as 70 figures, which include a monkey,
whale, hummingbird, shark, spiders, and plants. Archaeologists remain
puzzled about why the ancient Nazca people, who thrived here from 200
BC to 500 AD, created illustrations that could only be seen from far
above the earth.
These are just some of the many highlights you’ll see on this wonderful
Peru vacation. For travelers ready for a new adventure, this tour is
not to be missed!
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RATE FROM: $3629 |
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 SPIRIT OF SOUTH AMERICA
includes Brazil, Argentina and Peru
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15
Days Rio de Janeiro/Lima
Explore the beauty of South America
during this exhilarating vacation to Brazil, Argentina, and Peru. Visit
its cosmopolitan and lively cities as well as its ancient treasures and
scenic highlights. Start in Rio de Janeiro, a vibrant, bustling city
known for its beautiful beaches and beautiful people. The birthplace of
Samba, Rio’s vitality comes alive as you experience its sights, sounds,
and flavors. In Lima, your sightseeing focuses on its rich colonial
history and includes a visit to the Larco Herrera Museum, which has a
large collection of pre-Columbian Peruvian art. Buenos Aires is
regarded as the “Paris of South America” with its chic shopping, French
architecture, outdoor cafés, legendary nightlife, and
cosmopolitan cuisine. It is famous for its sensuous Tango dance, and
you’ll see a Tango show—you’ll even get a Tango dance lesson on your
Globus tour!
Be amazed as you view the spectacular panoramic views of many of the
275 cataracts that make up Iguassu Falls—with its clouds of spray,
incessant roar, and surrounding tropical growth. Of course, no vacation
to South America is complete without a visit to the marvelous
structures built by the Incas, including the semi-circular Kenko
Amphitheater and Puca Pucara. You’ll visit Machu Picchu, where you’ll
stand in awe as you witness the ancient ruins surrounded by soaring
peaks—one of the most majestic images in South America! You’ll also
visit the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, a fortress built in the early 12th
century with stones weighing more than 350 tons. While at the ruins,
experience a Mother Earth ceremony by a local shaman to thank Mother
Earth and to ask for good health and safe travels.
From the vibrant cities to the ancient structures, this vacation to
South America has it all! So grab your camera and be prepared for a
trip of a lifetime.
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 SOUTH AMERICAN ODYSSEY
includes Brazil, Argentina and Chile
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15
Days Rio de Janeiro/Santiago
Sample the unique cultures of South
America on this thrilling vacation to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile,
including stays in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires,
Bariloche, and Santiago.
On this tour, you’ll see some amazing scenery and natural wonders,
including Iguassu Falls, located on the border of Brazil and Argentina.
See the falls from both sides—with their thunderous roar, torrential
downpour, and brilliant rainbows. Everywhere you look, there is water
pouring down! Words cannot describe the sheer wonder of the falls! But
that’s not all…even more beauty awaits you in Bariloche, which boasts
some of Argentina’s most glorious scenery. Take a chairlift ride to a
lookout point at Cerro Campanario, rated one of the top 10 viewing
spots by National Geographic. Experience breathtaking panoramic views
and breathe fresh mountain air. Finally, enjoy the spectacular scenery
as you cross the Andes Lakes by boat.
In addition to beautiful scenery, you’ll also experience the vibrant
cities—Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Santiago—and enjoy a guided
sightseeing tour in each city. A highlight of any trip to Rio is the
Christ the Redeemer statue, the 98-foot statue of Jesus that was
elected a New Seven Wonders of the World. You’ll take a scenic cog
railway to the top of Corcovado Mountain, where you can admire
360-degree views of the city. In Buenos Aires, stroll the streets of
this friendly town and experience a Tango show—a passionate, sizzling
dance. You’ll even have the chance to dance the Tango at a lesson!
Outside of Buenos Aires, visit an estancia (ranch) to learn about the
life of gauchos (cowboys). In Santiago, you’ll have an opportunity to
take an optional excursion to Chile’s wine country.
From the lakes and mountains to the towns and cities, this vacation
through South America is sure to leave you with lots of memories and
photos.
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