A&K South America
South America With A&K
Travel to Latin America and experience a magical medley of influences, from the mysteries of the Incas, Mayas and Aztecs to the vibrant mix of European, African and Asian cultures. With five offices in four countries in Latin America, A&K's longstanding local connections make possible insider access opportunities out of the reach of the ordinary traveller. In addition, you stay in Latin America's finest hotels, historic haciendas and elegant resorts for the ultimate in luxury travel and meet the most knowledgeable local experts, from the former resident archaeologist at Machu Picchu to the owners of a rose plantation in Ecuador.
With A&K in Latin America, cruise to the Galápagos on board the expedition ship MV 'Eclipse' and travel to a world teeming with wildlife. In South America, take a tango lesson from award-winning tango dancers in Argentina, blend and label your own wine in Chile or meet a famous Ecuadorian artist in his studio. In Peru, take a sunrise stroll through fabled Machu Picchu. In Central America, walk above a rainforest canopy in Costa Rica and, in Mexico, explore a host of Mayan sites with your own private tour guide. At every turn, you're in the company of renowned experts who show you their Latin America as only locals know it.
Peru: Home of the Incas
Whilst Cusco and Machu Picchu feature on most itineraries to Peru, they are just the beginning of what this country can offer throughout its three distinct climatic regions. Peru’s desert coast is the drawing board for the mysterious Nazca Lines just to the south of the capital Lima, as well as the nearby Paracas wildlife reserve, host to flamingos, sea lions and even penguins. Moving east, the landscape rises dramatically into the Andes with spectacular snow-capped peaks reaching heights of over 6,500 metres (21,300 feet) and valleys sheltering the Andean cities of Cusco, Ayacucho and Arequipa, amongst others. To the east of Arequipa, the cavernous Colca Canyon plunges to depths of over 3,400 metres (11,333 feet), twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, whilst Lake Titicaca, the supposed birth point of the first Incas, straddles Peru’s southern border with Bolivia at a breathtaking 3,810 metres (12,500 feet). Continuing eastwards, the Andes eventually give way to the Amazon rainforest, one of the world’s most bio-diverse regions where wildlife including 30 species of monkey, pink dolphins, giant otters, tortoises and the occasional jaguar are all on the list of possible sightings.
From desert to jungle, the Incas to the Spanish Conquerors, Peru is a destination where something can be found to fascinate both the experienced adventurer and the novice traveler
Classic Peru - 8 days - Highlights: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
Best of Peru - 12 days - Highlights: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Juliaca, Puno, Cusco, Urubamba, Machu Picchu
Argentina: Land of the Gauchos
Once the economic powerhouse of the continent, Argentina maintains a sense of refined elegance more commonly associated with European countries. The city of Buenos Aires is more often than not the entry point for those exploring the world’s eighth largest country, and one could not hope for a more invigorating introduction. Those curious to explore the city will be rewarded by a visit to the refined districts of San Telmo, Recoleta and the colourful La Boca, before enjoying an energetic tango show or a visit to any of the city’s world class restaurants.
From Buenos Aires all major destinations can be accessed with ease, starting with the impressive Iguazú Falls where 275 separate cascades make them the world’s widest, prompting Eleanor Roosevelt to comment “Poor Niagara” upon witnessing them for the first time. Argentina’s increasingly important wine country surrounding Mendoza is home to Argentina’s very own Malbec grape, and with the breathtaking backdrop of the Andes catching the evening light, the city is a wonderful base for exploring the surrounding vineyards in style. Continuing south, the whale watching opportunities of Peninsula Valdes and the expansive forests and lakes of Bariloche provide a scenic welcome to Argentine Patagonia, before heading into the altogether harsher and more desolate southern regions. El Calafate is the basis for a visit to Perito Moreno, one of the world’s few advancing glaciers that can be seen calving vast walls of ice from surprisingly short distance, whilst a trip onto the glacier itself is available for the more adventurous. This inspiring country concludes on the Beagle Canal where Ushuaia, the world’s southern most city is found looking over these historic waters and provides the access to the final continent, Antarctica.
Argentina truly is a land of superlatives, and for those looking for a blend of chic cities, magnificent landscapes and exuberant culture Argentina provides all of this and much more.
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