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| Argentina & Uruguay |
| Explore the Paris of the Southern Hemisphere. From the sophisticated streets of Buenos Aires where you can immerse yourself in fascinating history among beautiful architecture, sample wines from Mendoza and Salta, enjoy a music and dance spectacle in a renowned tango theatre and learn about the gaucho lifestyle in a nearby estancia. In Uruguay spend a few days visiting a bygone era in Colonia del Sacramento where some of the best examples of colonial architecture are evident. |
| Dates: Nov 01-12 |
Prices from: $4,995 | |
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| Family Expeditions: Argentina & Brazil - Jewish Heritage |
| Spend Hanukkah in Buenos Aires as we explore the magnificent parks and plazas as well as the neighbourhoods where the heart of the historic Jewish communities are found. Continue north and visit the majestic Iguazu Falls, then finish your adventure in colorful Rio, where we will visit the Grand Temple and Jewish Museum and spend a relaxing afternoon admiring the view from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. |
| Dates: Dec 21-29, 2008 |
Prices from: $5,750 | |
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| Family Expeditions: Chilean Extremes |
| From cosmopolitan Santiago, explore the ends of Chile's sinewy geographical makeup, from the arid landscapes of the northern Atacama desert - reputed to be the dryest in the world - to the southern shimmering lakes, mountains and jagged peaks of Patagonia where you spend a few days in luxury Yurts on the edge of the incomparable Torres del Paine national Park. The journey will leave you floundering for superlatives. |
| Dates: Nov-Apr |
Prices from: $5,350 | |
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| Family Expeditions: Darwin's Cruise |
| If someone deserves credit for changing the modern views of what happens around us, it must be given to Charles Darwin. With his theory of evolution by means of natural selection, Darwin was able to explain the dilemma about where species come from, and how they interact with their surrounding environment. In this journey, explore the lands that gave him the same inspiration, onboard the expedition vessel M/V Santa Cruz and the Finch Bay Ecohotel. Come with us and rediscover Galapagos....in Darwin's Footsteps. |
| Dates: Mar 26 - Apr 02, 2009 |
Prices: $4,245 | |
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| Family Expeditions: Galapagos Islands |
| Off the coast of Ecuador lies the beguiling destination of the Galapagos, a collection of magical islands characterized by desolate volcanic landscapes and enchanting and unique wildlife. Join us as we move from the restored haciendas near Quito to the endless wonders of the UNESCO-protected marine reserve. |
| Dates: Year-round |
Prices from: $6,350 | |
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| Family Expeditions: Peru |
| Explore the exotic wilderness and ancient mysticism of Peru; from the remote stone temples of Machu Picchu to the lush rainforests of the Amazon. Stroll the cobblestone alleys of Cusco, tap into the cosmopolitan hub of Lima, and discover the rich layers of history and culture that make Peru unique. |
| Dates: Year round |
Prices from: $5,450 | |
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| Luxury Adventure - Patagonia |
Patagonia Wilderness Walks. Patagonia is a hauntingly beautiful, totally unspoiled place, a land brimming with natural wonders almost too magnificent to be believed. Join us on our new travesia (literally, "long journey") along the scenic shores of Lake Pehoe and you’ll be rendered speechless by the sight of the jagged granite spires of Chile's Torres del Paine national park and the glaciers of Argentina's Los Glaciares national park. Complementing this natural extravaganza are the incomparable luxuries of the Explora lodge, which has “artfully merged the marvels of the otherworldly surroundings with the pleasures of a civilized hotel experience,” according to the Hideaway Report. |
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| Luxury Adventure: Atacama |
| Atacama is a hauntingly beautiful, totally unspoiled place, a land brimming with natural wonders almost too magnificent to be believed. The Atacam Desert, girded on both sides by soaring Andeean peaks, is the driest desert on earth, a virtually rainless plateau made up of salt basins, sand and lava flows. Complementing this natural extravaganza are the incomparable luxuries of the Explora lodge, which has “artfully merged the marvels of the otherworldly surroundings with the pleasures of a civilized hotel experience,” according to the Hideaway Report. |
| Dates: Dec-Apr |
Prices from: $5,995 | |
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| Nature Canada - Birdlife World Conference |
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From the sophisticated streets of Buenos Aires to the awe-inspiring waters at Iguazu and the surreal mountain landscape of Salta province, Argentina boasts some of South America’s most geographically diverse and culturally prolific destinations. Nature Canada invites you to learn more about our BirdLife partners and their vital conservation efforts while immersing yourself in Argentina’s natural history. |
| Dates: Sep 25 - Oct 5, 2008 |
Prices: $4,695 | |
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| Peru & Machu Picchu |
Incan Treasures. The allure of Peru lies in its Incan past, the ancient, mysterious ruins that still stand after centuries of turbulent change and a Spanish conquest bent on destruction. Journey to the mystical heart of South America and become immersed in Incan and Spanish colonial history. Visit the antiquities of Cusco, stand amid the cloud forests of the eerie citadel of Machu Picchu and explore the azure waters of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. |
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| Wildlife & Wild Places: Galapagos |
| Off the coast of Ecuador lies the beguiling destination of the Galapagos, a collection of magical islands characterized by desolate volcanic landscapes and enchanting wildlife. Join us as we move from restored haciendas on the foothills of volcanoes to the endless wonders of the UNESCO-protected marine reserve. |
| Dates: Jun 29 - Jul 9, 2008 |
Prices from: $4,995 | |
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| Wildlife & Wild Places: Peru |
| From Amazon lowlands to Andes heights, Peru offers eco-adventure on a world-class scale. Immerse yourself in encounters with nature as you search for red-bellied macaws, anacondas, side-neck turtles and the elusive three-toed sloth. Finish with a train ride to Machu Picchu, the fabled Lost City of the Incas. |
| Dates: Jun 29 - Jul 8, 2008 |
Prices: $3,995 | |
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