MONOGRAMS 2008: GRAND TOUR OF SOUTH AMERICA (ISGB)

17 days

Begin with a 3-night stay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There is plenty of free time for exploring this famous city on your own, plus enjoy guided city sightseeing and a visit to SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN. Next, fly to IGUASSU FALLS and spend two nights surrounded by the marvelous scenery of this natural wonder. Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina. During your 3-night stay, visit CASA ROSADA and the CEMETERY OF THE RECOLETA, burial site of Eva Peron, on your guided city sightseeing. Next, fly to Lima and enjoy guided city sightseeing and free time. In Cuzco, guided city sightseeing visits the MONASTERY, CATHEDRAL, and SACSAYHUAMAN. Enjoy an excursion to the small market town of PISAC to visit with locals and buy local wares before visiting the Incan fortress of OLLANTAYTAMBO. The highlight of your trip begins with a train ride through the Sacred Valley to MACHU PICCHU for time to explore the intact fortress. You may even want to walk up to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas. After a morning at leisure in Machu Picchu, return to Cuzco for some free time followed by a free day in Lima that lets you tailor your time in the way you want.

HOTELS
RIO DE JANIERO: OLINDA OTHON, Located on Copacabana Beach, this hotel features spacious rooms with modern facilities, a restaurant, bar, and business center.

IGUASSU FALLS: BOURBON CATARATAS, Bourbon Cataratas, near Iguassu Falls National Park, offers two pools, a health club, and two restaurants.

BUENOS AIRES: HOWARD JOHNSON RECOLETA, The Recoleta is centrally located near the Colon Theatre, Recoleta Cemetary, and other popular sites-a perfect base for exploring the city.

LIMA: JOSE ANTONIO EXECUTIVE, The Jose Antonio Executive is located in Miraflores- walking distance from shopping centers, the best restaurants, parks, and art galleries, and just three blocks away from the Pacific Ocean.

CUZCO: NOVOTEL CUZCO, The Novotel Cuzco is located in the heart of the city center, close to Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and Inca Museum. The hotel is built around an early 16thcentury house.

MACHU PICCHU: SUMAQ HOTEL, The Sumaq Hotel is located at the foot of the Machu Picchu ruins and boasts an Andean health spa, bar, restaurant, and business center.

Call (877) 213-0051 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7293659

Tour Operator
Globus
Duration
17 Days
Escorted
Escorted - No
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Board your flightBoard your overnight flight.
Day 2Rio de JaneiroGuided city sightseeing.
Day 3Rio de JaneiroGuided city sightseeing.
Day 4Rio de JaneiroGuided city sightseeing.
Day 5Rio-Iguassu FallsFly to Iguassu to see the Brazilian side of the Falls and see the Argentine side on day 6.
Day 6Rio-Iguassu FallsFly to Iguassu to see the Brazilian side of the Falls and see the Argentine side on day 6.
Day 7Iguassu Falls-Buenos AiresFly to Buenos Aires.
Day 8Buenos AiresGuided city sightseeing.
Day 9Buenos AiresGuided city sightseeing.
Day 10Buenos Aires-Lima, PeruFly to Lima.
Day 11LimaGuided city sightseeing.
Day 12Lima-CuzcoGuided city sightseeing.
Day 13CuzcoExcursion to Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Day 14Cuzco-Machu Picchu- CuzcoExplore Machu Picchu.
Day 15Cuzco-Machu Picchu- CuzcoExplore Machu Picchu.
Day 16Cuzco-LimaFly to Lima.
Day 17Return HomeDepart for US and arrive home.
Dates/Pricing
DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
November 27, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
November 28, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
November 29, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
November 30, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 01, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 02, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 03, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 04, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 05, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 06, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 07, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 08, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 09, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 10, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 11, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 12, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 13, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 14, 2008$2,789.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
Disclaimer
US$ Price Details

**Land-only price does not include intra-vacation flights. Intra-vacation flights are available priced from $1140.

Single Room Supplement:
$1019.

Triple Room reduction per person:
$85.

EXTRA NIGHTS PER PERSON IN RIO DE JANIERO:
In single room $158; in twin room $90.

EXTRA NIGHTS PER PERSON IN LIMA:
in single room In single room $92; in twin room $58; in triple room $56.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
Included if Monograms issues the ticket.

2009 prices and itineraries subject to change.

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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.

Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.

Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.

Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.
  
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