 CUSCO & MACHU PICCHUDiscover the Inca Empire.
Take a classic tour of beautiful Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Explore the Urubambra Valley with its spectacular scenery, the picturesque market town of Pisac and the Inca Ruins at Ollantaytambo. Visit spectacular Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas” featuring the ruins of palaces, baths, temples, storage rooms and some 150 houses, all in a remarkable state of preservation. Return by train to Cusco, a treasure house of history, with magnificent buildings from the Pre-Inca, Inca, Colonial and Republican eras. For more information, please download the following PDF brochure excerpt : Peru.
 NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER
Experience the Amazon Jungle.
Journey into the pristine Amazon jungle whilst staying in Community-based Napo Wildlife Center. Surrounded by 82 sq miles of pristine Amazon rainforest on the northern edge of the Yasuni NP, The complex features 10 traditionally designed, luxurious private cabanas with lake views, a dining room, bar and lounge and an adjacent observation tower. The park is home to Ecuador’s two most accessible parrot clay licks and an incredible variety of wildlife including tropical birds, many species of monkey, a variety of reptiles, frogs and sloths to name a few. Activities include wildlife blinds, forest trails, hikes, boat trips and visits to the Anangu community. For more information, please download the following PDF brochure excerpt : Ecuador & Galapagos.
 GALAPAGOS ISLANDSJourney to the magical Galapagos.
Embark on an unforgettable journey as you explore the legendary Galapagos Islands by cruise ship. Formed by volcanic activity, the Galapagos are one of the most fascinating zoological, geological and botanical areas on earth. They lie along the Equator 1000km west of Ecuador, to which they belong. The archipelago is made up of 13 main islands and hundreds of small rocks and islets, covering just 518 sq kms, and protected as a World Heritage site. From your ship you will take excursions on shore with experienced guides, walk amongst sea lions, frigate birds and iguanas, and kayak and snorkel with turtles and hundreds of tropical fish. For more information, please download the following PDF brochure excerpt. Galapagos.
 ATACAMATraverse the amazing landscapes of Chile's Atacama Desert.
The Atacama Desert is the driest, most arid region in the world, stretching from the highlands of the Andean Altiplano to the shores of the Pacific Ocean. With its myriad of colours and forms, breathtaking salt flats, geysers, volcanos, lagoons and vast expanses – this is a destination for those in search of diverse and spectacular landscapes. Hike through the dramatic Moon Valley, visit steaming geysers in the altiplano and view sunset over the Atacama salt pan and flamingo-filled lagoons.
For more information, please download the following PDF brochure excerpt : Chile.
 IGUAZU FALLSOne of the world's largest waterfalls.
Over 70m high with 275 cascades, the Iguazu Falls are amongst the largest, most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Spreading in a horseshoe shape over 2.7kms of the Iguazu River, which forms the Argentina/Brazil border, two thirds of the falls lie on the Argentine side, while the most iconic view of Iguazu – the panoramic Devil’s Throat – can be savoured from Brazil. You can explore the entire Iguazu Falls from either country. During the rainy season of November - March, the rate of flow of water going over the falls may reach 450,000 cubic feet (12,750 cubic m) per second. For more information, download the following PDF brochure excerpt : Argentina.
 explora PATAGONIAExperience the magnificent Torres del Paine NP.
Discover Torres del Paine National Park from the remote luxury of explora’s Hotel Salto Chico with breathtaking views of the granite towers. Explore the park on foot, horseback or vehicle, then relax at the hotel with its heated pool, sauna and gourmet meals. The hotel has 50 rooms and suites with spectacular views. Enjoy some of the 17 excursions on offer such as hikes to Lago Grey Glacier or the twin peaks of Los Torres. Llamas, guanacos and condors are just some of the wildlife that roam the park. For more information, please download the following PDF brochure excerpt : Patagonia.
 JAGUAR RESEARCH CENTREEncounter the Jaguar in Brazil's Pantanal.
Search for the most powerful predator in the Americas – the Jaguar – at a remote wildlife camp known only to a handful of renowned wildlife photographers and aficionados. The Jaguar Research Centre is a semi-permanent tented camp in a 270,000 acre nature reserve that teems with exotic animals such as capybara, caiman and macaw. Surrounded by a large population of Jaguars accustomed to the presence of man, sightings are virtually guaranteed. Over the 2007 and 2008 seasons visitors saw an average of 1.8 cats per day! Enroute you will also visit the Pantanal Wildlife Centre, a birder’s paradise, with over 340 recorded species. For more information, please download the following PDF brochure excerpt : Brazil.
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