2009 - 2011 SOUTH AMERICA VACATION PACKAGES
4- OR 5-NIGHT LIMA, MACHU PICCHU & SANTIAGO |
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Gleaming gold, sacred sites of Incan royalty
and mountain-ringed Santiago await on this
taste of both Peru and Chile.
5-NIGHT PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 16, 2009
Jan. 25; Feb, 18; Oct. 28; Nov. 21; Dec. 15, 2010
Jan. 18; Feb. 11,2011
1 LIMA
Arrive in Lima in the evening. Overnight Lima (optional late check-in provided).
2 LIMA
Enjoy a half-day tour of colonial Lima that takes in plazas and cathedrals, with a stop at the Archaeological Museum to marvel at its mummies, jewelry and pre-Columbian art. Dinner with wine. Overnight Lima.
3 CUZCO
Fly to Cuzco for an afternoon tour of this
former Inca capital. Overnight Cuzco.
4 MACHU PICCHU
Arrive by train from Cuzco to
discover the awe-inspiring Incan city where the
great emperor Pachacuti reigned.
5 LIMA/SANTIAGO
Fly Cuzco to Lima for a tour
of the world-famous Larco Museum. Then fly to
Santiago, Chile. Overnight Santiago.
6 SANTIAGO/BON VOYAGE
Tour the high points
of Santiago. Following lunch (included), join your
ship at the pier.
4-NIGHT POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 21, 2009
Jan. 25; Feb. 18; Nov. 2 & 26; Dec. 20, 2010
Jan. 18; Feb. 11, 2011
The post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour in reverse (with one less night in Lima).
3-NIGHT BUENOS AIRES & IGUAZÚ FALLS |
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The cool sophistication of the city where tango
was born, the thunder of the most spectacular
falls in the Western Hemisphere.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Feb. 5, 8 & 20; Mar. 15; Nov. 11; Dec. 5, 2010
Jan. 3; Feb. 1 & 4, 2011
1 BUENOS AIRES
An evening tour reveals the city’s
chic European style. Overnight Buenos Aires.
2 BUENOS AIRES/IGUAZÚ FALLS
Iguazú means
“great water” in Guaraní, and following a flight from
Buenos Aires, you’ll know why. Here are falls taller
than Niagara and twice as wide! On today’s tour of
the Argentine side of the falls (they span into Brazil
as well), you’ll experience the thunder and mist of
Iguazú’s more than 275 cascades. Overnight Iguazú.
3 IGUAZÚ FALLS
Your discovery of these astonishing
and powerful falls continues on a tour of the Devil’s
Gorge area, where a series of catwalks extends your
views out over the plunging water. Overnight Iguazú.
4 IGUAZÚ/BUENOS AIRES/BON VOYAGE
A flight
back to Buenos Aires coordinates with your transfer
to your ship for embarkation
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 14; Dec. 8, 2010
Jan. 6; Feb. 4 & 7, 2011
The post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour in reverse .
3-NIGHT BUENOS AIRES SPECTACULAR |
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The drama of an evening of tango. The
splendor of a barbecue on the pampas.
Come feel the rhythm and romance of one
the world’s most enchanting cities.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 11; Dec. 5, 2010
Jan. 3; Feb. 1 & 4, 2011
1 BUENOS AIRES
Take a look at the city’s highlights
today on a guided tour that includes landmarks —
Plaza de Mayo, Colón Theatre, Eva Perón’s grave —
as well as local views such as a visit to a famed café.
Overnight Buenos Aires.
2 TIGRE DELTA/TANGO SHOW
Enjoy a morning’s
tour to the Tigre Delta countryside whose rivers,
streams and green islands are a favored getaway for
urbanites. Then get ready for a spectacular evening
of dining and tango at Café de Los Angelitos, a
historic and opulent locale hosting what is arguably
the city’s best tango show. Overnight Buenos Aires.
3 ESTANCIA VISIT
Travel out through the sea of
green prairie lands known as the pampas for a
visit to a beautiful country estancia. Following a
luncheon barbecue of fine Argentine beef, you’ll be
treated to a demonstration of gaucho skills and a
delightful folkloric show. Overnight Buenos Aires.
4 BUENOS AIRES/BON VOYAGE
Spend the
morning at leisure before transferring to the
pier for your cruise.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 14; Dec. 8, 2010
Jan. 6; Feb. 4 & 7, 2011
The post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour in reverse .
3- OR 4-NIGHT RIO & IGUAZÚ FALLS |
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City and jungle, beaches and falls, come
immerse yourself in the beauty of two South
American highlights, both thrilling.
4-NIGHT PRE-CRUISE TOUR;
Dec. 1, 2009
Jan. 6; Mar. 7 & 21, 2010
1 RIO
Arrive in Rio with the day at liberty. Overnight Rio.
2 IGUAZÚ FALLS
At Iguazú Falls, one of world’s
most astonishing natural wonders, water thunders
over mist-shrouded cliffs from falls spanning both
Argentina and Brazil. Overnight Iguazú.
3 IGUAZÚ FALLS
A walking tour of the Argentine side
of the falls follows breakfast; then enjoy a half-day
tour of the Brazilian side. Overnight Iguazú.
4 RIO
Morning is free at Iguazú; then fly back to Rio de Janeiro. Overnight Rio.
5 RIO / BON VOYAGE
Enjoy a half-day city tour with
a cable car ride up to Sugarloaf Mountain before
embarking your ship.
3-NIGHT POST-CRUISE TOUR;
Dec. 5, 2009
Jan. 10; Mar. 11 & 25, 2010
The shorter post-cruise tour includes the features above,
with the exception of the first night in Rio. (Guests fly to
Iguazú upon disembarking.)
An exhilarating introduction to Rio de Janeiro’s
infectious appeal, highlighted by an evening
of dazzling samba.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR
Dec. 3, 2009
Jan. 8; Mar. 9 & 23, 2010
Mar. 2 & 16, 2011
1 RIO
Arrive in the city the locals call cidade
maravilhosa — “marvelous city” — with the
day free to explore its elegant neighborhoods and
lively beach districts. The glory of Rio is twofold:
its friendly people and its spectacular setting.
Luckily, you have time to discover both. Overnight
Rio de Janeiro.
2 RIO / SAMBA
On a half-day tour of the city you
will be treated to a cable car ride up Corcovado
Mountain, crowned by Rio’s trademark statue Christ
the Redeemer, named one of the New 7 Wonders of
the World in 2007. In the evening, a magnificent
barbecue dinner at a Churrascaria style Restaurant
has been arranged, followed by a dazzling samba
show. Overnight Rio de Janeiro.
3 RIO / BON VOYAGE
A half-day guided tour of the
city takes you by cable car up to the heights of
Sugar Loaf Mountain for a sweeping view of the city
and the bay before embarking your ship.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 5, 2009
Jan. 10; Mar. 11 & 25, 2010
Mar. 2 & 16, 2011
The post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
2-NIGHT SANTIAGO WINE COUNTRY |
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Come taste wines for which Chile is justly
renowned and enjoy the sights of the
country’s capital, ringed by high Andes.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 19, 2009
Jan. 28; Feb. 21; Oct. 31; Nov. 24; Dec. 18, 2010
Jan. 28; Feb. 21, 2011
For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be scheduled for early check-in on
the day of your arrival.
1 SANTIAGO
Arrive in Santiago, Chile’s sophisticated
heart. (Early check-in has been arranged.) Your
day is free to explore the Plaza de Armas with its
excellent historical museum and impressive 18thcentury
cathedral. Overnight Santiago.
2 WINE COUNTRY
The conquistadors introduced
vineyards to supply wine for Communion, and
thanks to its ideal elevation and climate, Chile
today is renowned for fine wine. Today’s tour to the
venerable Viña Concha y Toro includes a visit to the
cellars, winetasting and shopping. Next: the Maipo
Valley, the heart of wine country, with lunch at a
local restaurant. The afternoon’s return to Santiago
features a tour of the city’s highlights, including
Moneda Palace, the former official residence of
Chilean presidents. Overnight Santiago.
3 SANTIAGO/BON VOYAGE
Morning free for
exploring before the pleasant ride to Valparaíso
brings you to the ship.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 21, 2009
Jan. 30; Feb. 23; Nov. 2 & 26; Dec. 20, 2010
Jan. 23; Feb. 16, 2011
The post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
Optional Tour Inclusions: Fares are per person double occupancy and include applicable room taxes, bellman gratuities, and airport/hotel/ship transfers where applicable. Holland America Line may substitute hotels of equal standard where necessary. Components of a tour itinerary may be operated in a different order than shown. All fares are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change.
Triples Occupancy fares available upon request. Triple rooms when available, may contain either two beds and a rollaway, or two double beds.
Guests must have a valid passport, necessary visas and any required immunizations prior to participation in a pre- or post-cruise tour. Guests are responsible for incidentals and meals unless noted otherwise.
A minimum number of guests may be required for a tour to operate.
