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  1. Machu Pichu

    Buy 1 Peru Tour & Get the 2nd FREE!

    4 different tour option
    Valid until September 30
    Book by March 31!

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    Costa Rica - Arenal volcano

    Liberia, Costa Rica

    Air & 7 nights 3-star all-inclusive
    February – March

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    860 ( $333 taxes)
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    Panama

    Panama

    Air, 7 nights 4-star all-inclusive resort
    Select March or April departures

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    SCL - Valparaiso beach

    South America and Panama Canal Cruise

    Air, 15 night cruise & transfers
    December 6

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Buy 1 Peru Tour & Get the 2nd FREE!

Book by March 31, 2012

Inca Trail Express

Valid  until September 30: 1st passenger $1210, 2nd FREE
Wanting to go solo, receive 30% off!

7 Day Itinerary: Cuzco, Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail-Machu Picchu*, Cuzco

Includes guided tour, 4 nights hotel, 3 nights camping, Inca Trail Hike*, 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners & transfers

*Please Note: Only so many permits to hike the Inca Trail are handed out per day. Make sure you book early to secure your spot.


Classic Peru

Valid until September 30: 1st passenger $1835, 2nd FREE
Wanting to go solo, receive 30% off!

9 Day Itinerary: Lima, Puno/Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu/Cuzco

Includes guided tour, 7 nights hotel, 1 night homestay, train to Machu Picchu, 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner & transfers


Majestic Peru

Valid until September 30: 1st passenger $2770, 2nd FREE
Wanting to go solo, receive 30% off!

15 Day Itinerary: Lima, Pisco/Ballestas Islands/Nazca, Puerto Inca, Arequipa, Puno/Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu/Cuzco, Lima

Includes guided tour, 14 nights hotel, train to Machu Picchu, 13 Breakfasts, 5 Dinner & transfers


Sacred Land Of The Incas

Valid until September 30: 1st passenger $3160, 2nd FREE
Wanting to go solo, receive 30% off!

15 Day Itinerary: Lima, Amazon Jungle, Cuzco, Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail*-Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Puno/Lake Titicaca, La Paz

Includes guided tour, 5 nights hotel, 3 nights hostel, 3 nights camping, 2 nights jungle lodge, 1 night homestay, Inca Trail Hike*, 14 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners & transfers

*Please Note: Only so many permits to hike the Inca Trail are handed out per day. Make sure you book early to secure your spot.

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Central/South America
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Calgary
Edmonton
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Panama

Air & 7 nights in a beachfront all-inclusive resort

Vancouver:
March 20, 27, April 3,10: $970 + $329 tax (Royal Decameron; 4-star)
March 27: $1149 + $329 tax (Intercontinental; 4.5-star)
March 27: $1249 + $329 tax (Westin Playa Bonita; 5-star)

Calgary:
March 7,14,21: $860 + 338 tax (Royal Decameron; 4-star)

Edmonton:
March 6,20,27, April 3: $1030 + 338 tax (Royal Decameron; 4-star)

Winnipeg:
Mar 7,14,21: $860 + 333 tax (Royal Decameron; 4-star)

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Calgary
Edmonton
Liberia, Costa Rica

Air & 7 nights in a beachfront all-inclusive resort

Calgary:
February 23 – March 15: $867 + $366 tax (Allegro Papagayo; 3-star)
March 8: $1269 + $366 tax (Occidental Allegro Papagayo; 4.5 star)

Edmonton:
February 23 – March 15: $837 + $366 tax (Allegro Papagayo; 3-star)
March 8, 15: $1279 + $366 tax (Occidental Allegro Papagayo; 4.5 star)

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South America and Panama Canal Cruise

Air, 15 night cruise and transfers
Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale, at sea (x2), Cartagena, Colon, Panama Canal (Cruising Canal), at sea, Manta, at sea (x2), Lima, at sea ,Arica, at sea, La Serena (Coquimbo), Valparaiso
Ship: Celebrity Infinity

Vancouver: December 6
Inside $2399 / Outside $2599 / Balcony $2849
Cruise Only
Inside $1019/ Outside $1199 / Balcony $1449

Taxes & Fees: $433

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Central/South America Tours
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Project Costa Rica

From pristine cloud forests to the Pacific coast’s famous surf, experience some of the world’s most incredible scenery and exotic wildlife. Spend five days volunteering with a sea turtle project to help ensure these endearing creatures are around for future generations to admire. Then hike through misty cloud forests and get your heart racing on optional activities in the lush wilderness. Give some of your time to this beautiful country and a worthy cause, and you’ll be rewarded with an experience you can really treasure.

15 Day Itinerary: San Jose, Volunteer Project, Monteverde Cloud Forest, La Fortuna

5-Day Volunteer Project: At a Sea Turtle Conservation Project. Volunteer activities include night patrols along the beach, data collection, beach clean-ups, maintenance, monitoring of the turtle

Includes guided tour, 5-day volunteer project, 8 nights hotel, 6 nights lodge, 6 breakfast, 5 lunches, 6 dinners & transfers

July 15-September 23, 2012: $1049

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Rio to Buenos Aires

Embark on this extraordinary adventure through Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. From the buzzing hub of Rio to the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, explore the tropical beaches of southern Brazil, be enchanted by the charms of Colonia and meet the locals in Uruguay’s laidback capital Montevideo. From samba and tango to caipirinhas and crowded steak houses, experience the exciting cultures of these three fascinating countries.

17 Day Itinerary: Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande, Paraty, Iguazu Falls, Estancia Stay, Montevideo, Colonia, Buenos Aires

Includes guided tour, 11 nights hotel, 3 nights hacienda, 2 nights overnight coach, 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners & transfers

May 5, June 6, July 14, August 11, Sept 15: $2179

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Best of Guatemala & Mexico

Travel from the cobblestone streets of Antigua, through Belize and along the Yucatan Peninsula to the beachside delights of Playa de Carmen on this adventure from Guatemala to Mexico. Discover ancient ruins, explore the pristine shores of the Caribbean coastline, be enchanted by Guatemala’s highlands and explore the colourful marine life in laidback Belize. From volcano studded Antigua to the chilled-out charm of Mexico’s coast – this trip delivers a slice of action, a dose of history and culture, and some well-deserved relaxation.

13 Day Itinerary: Antigua, Flores/Tikal, San Ignacio, Caye Caulker, Tulum, Playa Del Carmen

Includes guided tour, 12 nights hotel, 1 night overnight train, 1 breakfasts & transfers

March 26-August 27: $1099

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Active Galapagos

Amazing wildlife – both on land and underwater – is the drawcard of the remote Galapagos Islands. Discover the outstanding natural beauty and fascinating history of this region in an active adventure – by foot, boat and bike. Trace Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. Spot a staggering array of colourful, bizarre and beautiful creatures. Enjoy an experience that is completely out of this world.

10 Day Itinerary: Quito, San Cristobal, Floreana, Isabela, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Quito

Included guided tour, 9 nights hotel, most meals, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, 1 breakfast, 7 lunches & transfers

April 14-September 29: $2999

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Inca Trail

Retrace the steps of one of the most fascinating civilizations in the Americas. Follow Inca traditions and history from Cuzco, through the fertile Sacred Valley and then hike to the ultimate Peruvian icon, magnificent Machu Picchu. Get a taste for colonial Spain in Lima and discover colourful traditions that still remain during this action-filled active adventure.

8 Day Itinerary: Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail* to Machu Picchu, Cuzco

Includes guided tour, 4 nights hotel, 3 nights camping, Inca Trail Hike*, most meals & transfers

April 21-September 29: $1699

*Please Note: Only so many permits to hike the Inca Trail are handed out per day. Make sure you book early to secure your spot

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On The Way To San Jose

Travel from coast-to-coast, discovering Costa Rica’s stunning rainforests, breath-taking beaches and amazing abundance of wildlife along the way. With the volcanic spectacle of Arenal’s lava glowing in the night, the misty cloud forests of Monteverde, as well as the turquoise waters in Quepos, this trip is a tropical paradise adventure that’s as delightful as it is unforgettable.

15 Day Itinerary: San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Quepos, San Jose

Includes guided tour, 12 nights hotel, 2 nights lodge & transfers

April 15-September 23: $1349

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Chile & Argentina Discovery

Travel from Santiago to Buenos Aires taking in awesome scenery and opportunities for outdoor sports along the way. Beginning in Chile’s buzzing capital, this trip transports you past smoking volcanoes, along the coast and into the Lake District around Bariloche, finally finishing up in flamboyant Buenos Aires where the party never stops. Get a taste of Patagonia on this action-packed adventure that is sure to leave you wanting more.

13 Day Itinerary: Santiago, Pucon, Ancud, Bariloche, Buenos Aires

Includes guided tour, 10 nights simple hotel, 2 nights overnight coach, opportunity to scale Villarrica Volcano, journey through the Andes to Argentina Lake District, 3 breakfasts & transfers

April 4-September 19: $1449

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Patagonia Wilderness

Become an adventurer on this exploration of the wilds of Patagonia – one of the most remote and beautiful wildernesses in the world. From the tango bars and heaving streets of Buenos Aires, head south to the striking mountain scenery, vast plains, ice fields and glaciers of the Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia. Trek among the spectacular Fitz Roy Ranges and the iconic Torres del Paine, hike across glaciers and visit the quirky towns at the end of the world.

15 Day Itinerary: Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Glacier National Park, El Calafate, Torres del Paine National Park-Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires

Includes guided tour, 10 nights hotel, 4 nights camping, domestic flights, 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners & transfers

October 7-December 30, 2012: $3369

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Project Cuzco Kids

Spend two weeks volunteering at a drop-in center for children alongside staff and other international volunteers. Play games, help with homework, teach English, help with the cooking, and participate in various workshops such as leather working and jewelry making. Enjoy 1 Free weekend to explore all that Cuzco has to offer. Free time to explore the city or enjoy some of the numerous optional activities: horseback riding, river rafting, or a Sacred Valley tour

14 Day Itinerary: Cuzco, Volunteer Project, Cuzco

10-Day Volunteer Project: At a drop-in center for children working alongside staff and other international volunteers. Play games, help with homework, teach English, help with the cooking, and participate in various workshops such as leather working and jewelry making.

Includes 10-day volunteer project, weekend free in Cuzco, 1 night hotel, 12 nights shared volunteer apartment & transfers

April 1-September 30: $1299

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Project Amazon Peru

Experience the Peruvian Amazon on this exciting and hands-on jungle adventure. Travel by motorized canoe up the Tambopata River to our jungle lodge. Spend five days volunteering at a centre for the rehabilitation and conservation of wild animals. Work alongside staff to feed and take care of animals so they can be successfully released back to their natural habitats. Next, spend two days in the rainforest learning about traditional medicinal plants, spotting birds, cayman and monkeys.

9 Day Itinerary: Lima, Puerto Maldonado / Amazon Volunteer project, G Tambopata Ecolodge, Puerto Maldonado

5-day Volunteer Project: volunteer at a centre for the rehabilitation and conservation of wild animals. Work alongside staff to feed and take care of animals so they can be successfully released back to their natural habitats. Other activities may include assisting with maintenance of an interpretive trail, construction of animal enclosures and interaction with the local community.

Includes guided tour, 5-day volunteer project, 1 night hotel, 2 nights Jungle Lodge, 5 nights twin share bungalows at volunteer project, most meals, domestic flight & transfers

April 1-September 30: $1609

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Project Argentina

Spend 5 days volunteering alongside a group of Argentinian youth being taught essential life skills in a loving and idyllic subsistence farm environment. Well-known chefs from Buenos Aires visit the farm to teach the kids menu planning, food preparation and cooking skills. Help out on the organic farm and in the restaurant, with time to relax.

7 Day Itinerary: Buenos Aires, Volunteer project, Buenos Aires

5-day Volunteer Project: volunteer alongside the children in the kitchen making meals, baking bread and making cheese. Help out in the vegetable garden and tend to the animals on the organic farm. Free time is spent relaxing by the pool, playing soccer and joining in on the children’s orchestra. Other optional activities include tango lessons, fishing, hiking and bike rides.

Includes guided tour, 5-day volunteer project, 2 nights hotel, 4 nights Jungle Lodge, 5 nights multi share cabins at volunteer project, most meals & transfers

April 8-September 30: $1209

Adventures for 18-35 year olds
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Central & South America

Peru Uncovered
14 Day Itinerary: Peru, including Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Puerto Maldonado

13 nights accommodation including 11 nights twin-share hotels & 2 nights Contiki Special Stay experiences, 23 meals, sightseeing tours, 3 internal flights & transportation in private air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van

April 14, May 19, July 14, Aug 11, Sept 15: $2499


Inca Panorama
11 Day Itinerary: Peru, including Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Machu Picchu & Cusco

10 nights accommodation including 9 nights twin-share hotels & 1 night Contiki Special Stay experience, 16 meals, sightseeing tours, 1 internal flights & transportation in private air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van

April 28, August 25, Sept 15, Oct 20: $1799


Andes & Amazon Highlights
8 Day Itinerary: Peru, including Cusco, Sacred Valley, Macchu Picchu & Puerto Maldonado

7 nights accommodation including 6 nights twin-share hotels & 1 night Contiki Special Stay experience, 13 meals, sightseeing tours, 2 internal flights & transportation in private air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van

April 6, May 4, August 31, Sept 21: $1679


Argentina & Brazil
8 Day Itinerary: Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, Rio De Janiero, Buzios

9 nights accommodation including 6 nights twin-share hotels, 12 meals, sightseeing tours, 2 internal flights & transportation in private air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van

April 14,28, May 12, June 2,30, July 28, August 25: $2299

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Explore in Style
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Explore in Style

See some of the world’s most magnificent sights while traveling in comfort aboard a private motorcoach. The below packages include: First Class fully escorted coach tours, accommodation & some meals. Airfare is additional.

Natural Wonders of Costa Rica
9 Day Itinerary: San Jose, Tortuguero National Park
April 21, July 14, Sept 22, Oct 13,27: $1349
8 nights First Class accommodation, professional Tour Director, Deluxe motorcoach, most meals & more included features
Add-on:  Manuel Antonio Additional – 3 nights El Hotel Parado (please inquire)


Legacy of the Incas
10 Day Itinerary: Lima, Ica, Lima
May 12,26, June 9, July 7, Aug 18, Sept 15,29: $2699
9 nights First Class accommodation, professional Tour Director, Deluxe motorcoach, most meals & more included features

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