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LATIN 

AMERICA 

& A N TA R C T I C A 

G R O U P TO U R S & TA I L OR - M A D E T R AV E L 

2013

OVER 250 YEARS OF DISCOVERY 

Cox & Kings, the longest established travel company in the world, marked its 

250th anniversary in 2008. 

The company’s history stretches back to 25 May 1758 when Richard Cox was 

appointed as regimental agent to the Foot Guards by his mentor, Lord Ligonier, 

the commander-in-chief of His Majesty’s Armed Forces. 

The role of agent included the arrangement of payment of officers and men, 

the provision of clothing, acting as a go-between for the buying and selling 

of officers’ commissions, and acting upon any special requests from the 

regimental adjutant. 

Regimental agents did not have a very good reputation before Cox, but 

such was his honesty, reliability and organisational ability that he made it a 

respectable business and Cox & Co soon became the agent for the majority 

of British regiments. By the end of the 18th century the company served 

14 cavalry, 64 infantry and 17 militia regiments. The company’s business grew 

hand in hand with the British empire, becoming involved in banking and 

shipping in addition to its other agency activities. 

Henry S King & Co, a rival bank and shipping agency, was started by Henry 

Samuel King in 1868 and subsequently run for more than 45 years by his 

son, Henry Seymour King, an MP and renowned mountaineer. The company 

had particularly strong links with India. After the first world war, the two 

companies merged as Cox’s & King’s and moved into grand premises on Pall 

Mall (now the site of the Sofitel St James Hotel). In 1923, the business was 

sold to Lloyds Bank and, while the banking arm stayed with Lloyds (becoming 

the Cox & Kings branch, as it is still known), the shipping agency became a 

separate company, running tours and organising the passage of people and 

their belongings around the world, notably to Egypt, India and south Asia. 

In 1970, Cox & Kings Agency was bought by Grindlays Bank as part of a deal 

with the then Indian prime minister, Indira Gandhi, to develop tourism into the 

country; and so the modern history of the company began. 

Cox & Kings has built on the tradition of high quality service and attention to 

detail established by Richard Cox more than 250 years ago and it now provides 

travel arrangements of the highest calibre in many of the most culturally and 

naturally fascinating parts of the world. The company has extended its expertise 

to cover Africa, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, the Far East, the Indian Ocean, 

the Indian Subcontinent, Latin America, the Middle East and New Zealand. 

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THE COX & KINGS BENEFITS 

cox & kings is an independent tour operator, 

organising holidays to some of the most 

fascinating parts of the world. to do justice to 

these regions, we publish separate specialist 

brochures and retain separate specialist 

teams of experts. here are just some of the 

benefits of choosing to travel to the indian 

subcontinent with cox & kings: 

EXPERTISE 

More than 250 years of discovery: 

Our history, stretching back more than 

250 years, gives us unrivalled experience at 

organising travel throughout the Subcontinent. 

Dedicated team of Latin America experts: 

Cox & Kings Latin America tour consultants 

have all travelled extensively in the region 

and offer you a vast collective bank of expert 

knowledge. Whether you are planning to join a 

brochure tour or design a private tailor-made 

journey, you can travel with the reassurance 

that your itinerary will have been fully 

considered by a regional specialist. 

the best representatives throughout 

Latin America: Over the years, Cox & Kings 

has sought out and developed working 

relationships with the very finest specialist local 

agents in Latin America. These are all companies 

that have a detailed knowledge of their own 

country, a comprehensive network of local 

representatives, an understanding of Cox & 

Kings’ standards and, not least, an appreciation 

of the expectations of those who travel with us. 

EXCELLENT VALUE 

Low price policy: Cox & Kings does not 

believe that you should pay a premium for 

excellent service and outstanding holidays. 

It is our policy to keep our prices as low as 

possible and, thereby, to make our holidays 

available to as many people as possible. 

buying power: The Cox & Kings low 

price policy is made possible through the 

development of long-standing relationships in 

the travel industry established over many years 

and buying power generated by the combined 

influence of the network of associated Cox & 

Kings companies worldwide. As a result, Cox 

& Kings is able to contract flights, hotels and 

ground services at highly competitive rates. 

comparing like with like: By its nature, high 

quality long-haul travel is not cheap and, when 

looking at the various holidays on the market, 

it can seem as if there is a big difference in 

price between what, on the surface, are similar 

holidays. Therefore, when weighing up holiday 

options, it is important to compare like with like 

and we are confident that our tours represent 

excellent value for money when the standard of 

accommodation, airline, and number and quality 

of services included are taken into account. 

HIGH QUALITY SERVICE 

services of the London office: In addition to 

the expertise of your personal tour consultant, 

Cox & Kings aims to provide the highest levels 

of customer care, from your initial inquiry, 

through to the detailed itineraries and tour 

notes sent to you prior to departure, and 

finally, in answering any queries you may have 

when you return from your travels. 

Personal service in Latin America; Whether 

you are part of an Escorted Group Tour or 

travelling on a Private Journey, you will be met 

at each airport, train station or quay along the 

way, transferred to and from your hotel and 

have the details of your itinerary explained to 

you. Almost all Cox & Kings groups also benefit 

from the services of a local English-speaking 

tour manager who accompanies the group 

throughout their stay in Latin America. All Cox 

& Kings travellers are in the capable hands of 

someone who can inform and, if necessary, 

smooth any wrinkles along the way. 

expert local guides: Cox & Kings uses the 

services of specially chosen local guides

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who really know their subject and can bring 

places to life. In addition to providing relevant 

background information, as detailed or general 

as you like, they can also explain the local 

way of life, customs and issues in a way that 

guidebooks never can. 

RESPONSIBILITY 

Atol protection: Cox & Kings is 

a fully bonded and licensed tour 

operator and the air holidays in this 

brochure are Atol protected by the bonding 

scheme administered by the Civil Aviation 

Authority (CAA). Our Atol number is 2815. 

For more information about the protection 

offered by the CAA, please visit www.caa.co.uk. 

Abta: Cox & Kings is a member of 

Abta, the Association of British Travel 

Agents. For more information about Abta and 

its members, please visit www.abta.com. 

foreign & commonwealth office 

advice: Cox & Kings receives a great 

deal of information about conditions 

on the ground from its local representatives. 

However, when deciding whether particular 

countries or regions are safe for travel, the 

final decision is dependent on the guidance of 

the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office 

(FCO). If you would like to know the current 

travel advice for any country, you can visit www. 

fco.gov.uk or call 0870 606 0290. Cox & Kings 

actively supports the FCO’s Know Before You 

Go campaign, to help you stay safe overseas. 

Find out more at coxandkings.co.uk/kbyg. 

sustainable tourism: Cox & Kings 

has been awarded a 5-star rating 

by Aito, its highest Sustainable 

Tourism (ST) score. This means that 

Cox & Kings has successfully implemented 

and continually improved an ST policy and 

supports a specific project that contributes 

to the economy, culture or environment of a 

destination. For details of Cox & Kings’ full ST 

policy, please visit coxandkings.co.uk. 

cool earth: Cox & Kings 

supports the charity Cool 

Earth, which partners indigenous communities 

to keep endangered rainforest standing. You 

too can help and every time you travel with 

Cox & Kings you will be given the option of 

protecting a plot of rainforest and saving it 

from destruction. Just £60 safeguards a whole 

acre (4,000 sq metres) of Amazon rainforest 

in the Ashaninka region of Peru. For more 

information or to donate, please visit www. 

coolearth.org/coxandkings. 

Aito: Cox & Kings is also a member 

5035 

of Aito, the Association of Independent Tour 

Operators, assuring you of Cox & Kings’ 

commitment to high quality service and ethical 

business practices. For more information about 

Aito and its aims, please visit www.aito.co.uk. 

the Aito Quality charter 

Aito is an association of the thorough training of 

independently minded employees. 

companies specialising in financial security: 

particular areas or types Aito takes care to 

of holiday and sharing a ensure that all members 

common dedication to comply with current UK 

high standards of quality government regulations 

and personal service. Aito regarding the protection 

defines ‘quality’ as “providing of clients’ money. 

a level of satisfaction which, 

exclusive membership: 

based upon the holiday 

Aito has strict membership 

information provided by 

criteria that must be 

the tour operator, aims 

satisfied before new 

to meet or exceed a 

companies are allowed 

customer’s reasonable 

to join. All members must 

satisfaction, regardless of 

adhere to a rigorous code 

the type of holiday sold or 

of business practice 

the price paid”. 

that governs their 

Accurate brochures: operational conduct. 

Aito members ensure that 

environmental issues: 

their brochures clearly and 

Aito is committed to 

accurately describe the 

raising the level of 

holidays and services offered. 

environmental awareness 

Product improvements: within the industry. 

Aito members listen 

In the unlikely event that 

to their customers and 

a dispute between an Aito 

welcome suggestions for 

member and customer 

improving standards. All 

cannot be resolved 

customers receive a postholiday 

questionnaire. 

amicably, either side may 

call upon Aito’s low-cost 

Professional service: Aito Independent Dispute 

members are committed to Settlement Service to bring 

high standards of personal the matter to a speedy and 

service, maintained by acceptable conclusion.

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COX & KINGS 

HOLIDAYS EXPLAINED 

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there are different ways to travel with cox 

& kings: escorted group tours, Private 

Journeys and tailor-made holidays. below, we 

differentiate between them; however, please 

bear in mind that almost all escorted group 

tour itineraries may also be taken as Private 

Journeys and prices for this option are shown 

in the bottom sections of the price tables. in 

a few cases, an escorted group tour may not 

be exclusive to cox & kings’ clients and in 

such cases the term ‘non-exclusive escorted 

group tour’ will be indicated. 

ESCORTED GROUP TOURS 

All Cox & Kings Escorted Group Tours benefit 

from the following features: 

tour manager: Cox & Kings tour managers are 

carefully selected for their travel experience 

and organisational abilities. Your tour manager 

will meet your group on arrival in Latin 

America and will escort you throughout your 

journey (unless otherwise specified). 

expert local guides: In addition to the services 

of the tour manager, some Cox & Kings’ 

Escorted Group Tours also benefit from the 

knowledge of local guides who accompany 

each excursion. Entrance fees are included in 

the holiday price (unless otherwise specified). 

Airport representatives: For all group 

departures where there are six or more 

people travelling on the same flight from 

London Heathrow or Gatwick, a Cox & Kings 

representative is available to assist with check 

in and any seat requests that you may have 

during the main check-in period. 

scheduled flights: Cox & Kings only uses the 

services of scheduled airlines for international 

and almost all internal flights. All prices are 

based on Economy Class flights; however, Cox 

& Kings offers excellent upgrade rates on 

international sectors and regional connections 

if required and details of these are shown 

on most tour pages. Flight schedules to, from 

and within Latin America mean that some 

early morning departures or arrivals may be 

unavoidable. 

comfortable land travel: For road journeys, 

Cox & Kings uses buses of a size appropriate 

to the size of the group, with air conditioning 

where this facility is available. On rail journeys, 

groups are booked in the best available class 

on the train. 

first class accommodation: The standard and 

style of accommodation varies from place to 

place and tour to tour. However, Cox & Kings 

generally uses first class 4- or 5-star hotels, or 

the best available accommodation, on all its 

tours. Information about all the hotels used in 

this brochure can be found on our website, 

coxandkings.co.uk. 

small group sizes: To enhance your enjoyment 

of the tour, we like to keep our groups small 

and manageable. Therefore, numbers are 

normally restricted to a maximum of 25 

people. 

PRIVATE JOURNEYS 

All Escorted Group Tours may be taken 

as Private Journeys and some of the tours 

in this brochure are available as Private 

Journeys only. Private Journeys are taken by 

one or more passengers on the date of their 

choosing, subject to schedules and availability*. 

These tours operate exactly as per Escorted 

Group Tours except that there is no airport 

representation in the UK and, rather than being 

accompanied throughout by a tour manager, 

travellers are locally escorted in each city / 

destination. In addition to the services they 

have in common with Escorted Group Tours, 

Private Journeys offer the following benefits: 

support on the ground: On arrival in Latin 

America and at each new destination on your 

journey, you will be met at the airport, station 

or quay by a Cox & Kings representative

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(unless stated otherwise). This representative 

will accompany you to your hotel, help you 

check in and confirm the itinerary for your stay. 

You will be given the contact numbers of all 

relevant Cox & Kings local representatives, so 

assistance is only ever a phone call away. 

transfers by car: For all road journeys you will 

have your own car / minivan and driver. This 

allows you to travel in comfort and to stop off 

along the way if you see something of interest, 

want to take a photograph or would like a 

break. Most cars used on Cox & Kings’ Private 

Journeys are air conditioned, but you will be 

told in advance if air-conditioned cars are not 

available for any section of your journey. 

Private guides: All sightseeing excursions are 

accompanied by your own private Englishspeaking 

local guide. This means that you can 

ask as many or as few questions as you like and 

take sightseeing trips at your own pace, with 

the emphasis on your own particular interests. 

Accommodation flexibility: If you would like 

to stay in any hotels other than those featured 

in the tour itinerary or if you would like to 

upgrade the standard of your room, this can 

easily be arranged and you will be informed of 

the difference in price prior to booking. 

travel at your own pace: Private Journeys 

are very flexible, allowing you to start road 

journeys or sightseeing when you choose – 

within reason. 

cruises: While the cruises in this brochure are 

described as Private Journeys, the transfers and 

excursions relevant to that cruise are operated 

on a group basis with other passengers who 

may or may not be Cox & Kings clients. 

* Availability: Cox & Kings cannot hold 

allocations for all Private Journey services all 

year round and, as a result, all services are 

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subject to availability. If any element of a Private 

Journey is not available at the time of booking, 

Cox & Kings will suggest the most comparable 

available alternative. 

TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL 

For those who prefer to travel at their own 

pace or to explore places not included in the 

brochure itineraries, Cox & Kings has years of 

experience at organising tailor-made holidays 

to Latin America. This brochure includes a few 

pages of tailor-made holiday ideas (please see 

the contents on page 5) and there is a tailormade 

section at coxandkings.co.uk. In addition, 

our expert tour consultants will be pleased to 

suggest ideas to complement your own and to 

organise the most appropriate programme to 

suit your interests, time and budget. Tailor-made 

journeys operate on exactly the same basis as 

Private Journeys. 

TOUR TYPES 

Most Cox & Kings tours are based on 4- or 

5-star accommodation, or the best available, 

and are termed ‘Superior Tours’. Where a 

holiday differs from that level significantly, 

either because it is particularly luxurious or 

simpler in emphasis, we have highlighted this 

fact by applying the terms ‘Luxury Tour’ and 

‘Standard Tour’ respectively immediately above 

the tour title. In some cases, tours include 

some departures in one category and some in 

another. In such cases, the itinerary is generally 

the same, just the standard of accommodation 

varies. However, if there are any variations in 

the excursions included, these are explained on 

the page. The departure dates table indicates 

the departures for which the alternative 

version of a tour applies. 

A Luxury Tour will usually feature 5-star 

de luxe accommodation throughout, while 

a Standard Tour will usually feature 4-star 

accommodation throughout. An additional 

type of holiday is the ‘Discovery Tour’, which 

would be better suited to the hardier traveller, 

as it will typically include some quite basic 

accommodation, possibly longer and rougher 

road journeys and, in some cases, more 

arduous activities, such as trekking. 

WHEN TO TRAVEL 

The changing climate can have a major impact 

on the timing of trips to Latin America. Pages 

110-111 have detailed charts showing the 

temperature and rainfall in the various regions 

throughout the year. These climate charts 

are based on historic data and, in a world of 

increasingly extreme weather, they should be 

regarded as indicative of typical conditions 

rather than guarantees of what you should 

expect at particular times of year. 

Latin America is also well known for its festivals. 

If you are interested in visiting a particular 

celebration, please contact a Cox & Kings tour 

consultant for dates. Some Cox & Kings tours 

have special festival departures and these are 

highlighted on the tour page. 

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COMBINING 

MULTIPLE REGIONS 

Should you wish to combine multiple regions 

of the world in a single journey, Cox & Kings 

has a great deal of experience at tailoring 

such travel plans, including arranging roundthe-world 

flights. Please contact us for 

details of the various options and a price 

quotation. 

HOLIDAY EXTENSIONS 

Cox & Kings is happy to arrange for you 

to extend your stay in Latin America. We 

have suggested possible extension options for 

most of the tours in this brochure; however, 

our specialist consultants would also be 

delighted to design a tailor-made extension, 

either pre- or post-tour, to fit in with your 

particular interests. Group tour extensions 

are operated on the same basis as Private 

Journeys unless other members of the 

main tour group choose to take the same 

extensions, in which case the relevant services 

may be shared. 

ACCOMMODATION 

There is not room to describe all the hotels 

in this brochure in detail. However, many of 

the best and most interesting properties are 

described and depicted in the hotel pages 

and the grading and facilities of all the hotels 

are listed in the hotel guide on our website, 

coxandkings.co.uk. 

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REGIONAL AIR 

CONNECTIONS & 

FLIGHT UPGRADES 

Most Cox & Kings holidays are based on 

flights from London Heathrow or Gatwick, 

or via a European hub such as Amsterdam or 

Madrid. However, in most cases it is possible 

to connect with those flights from regional 

British airports for a small supplement. In 

addition, Cox & Kings can offer very favourable 

prices for upgrading to Premium Economy and 

Business Class cabins. For many holidays, this 

supplement information is included on the tour 

page. However, where space does not allow 

for this, you can refer to another tour that 

features the same international airline to find 

the applicable supplement prices. 

SINGLE & SOLE 

SUPPLEMENTS 

Most hotels around the world charge more 

per person for a single-occupancy room 

than for a shared twin room, as the cost of 

maintaining a room for one person can be 

almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many 

single-occupancy rooms are the same as twin 

/ double rooms. Most of the price tables in 

this brochure indicate supplementary charges 

for single or sole passengers. The difference 

in definition between the two supplements is 

that a ‘single’ traveller is someone occupying a 

single room while travelling with one or more 

other people, while a ‘sole’ traveller is someone 

travelling on their own. If you are planning 

to travel on a group tour as a single traveller 

you should look at the ‘Single Supplement’ 

price. However, if you are planning to add an 

extension to that tour you should read down 

the ‘Sole Supplement’ column. These prices 

take into account the fact that you are ‘sole’ on 

the extension section only. 

ENSURING YOUR 

ENJOYMENT 

When making a booking, if you feel that there 

is anything Cox & Kings should know about 

that is essential to your enjoyment of your 

holiday, please ensure that we have been made 

aware of this in writing at the time of booking, 

preferably using the reservation form itself 

(see page 114). 

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RELAX WITH 

COX & KINGS 

COX & KINGS 

HONEYMOONS 

Relax is our online collection of luxury tailor-made non-touring travel 

ideas, designed for those who seek to combine authentic travel 

experiences in fascinating corners of the world with the simple pleasure 

of relaxation in stylish surroundings. Typically based in just one or two 

carefully selected hotels, the holidays offer stunning surroundings in which 

to unwind, plus a range of activity options. Relax holidays are perfect for 

honeymoons, special occasions and well-earned luxury escapes. 

The hotels featured are generally small scale, often boutique, 

properties, which offer superb service, supreme attention to detail and 

an exceptional location. Destinations include the Caribbean, the Indian 

Ocean islands, Mediterranean Europe, the Far East, the South Pacific 

the Indian Subcontinent, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. 

For full details, please visit coxandkings.co.uk/relax or call a 

Cox & Kings tour consultant on 020 7873 5008. 

Cox & Kings has pooled the best of its luxury Relax collection with an 

array of other romantic escape options, including railway journeys, city 

breaks and exotic journeys, to create a complete honeymoon range. 

Featuring destinations from around the world, the online collection 

includes ideas to suit most tastes, all seasons and a range of budgets. 

In each destination, Cox & Kings has cherry-picked the finest hotel 

options from first class resorts to boutique properties and ultraluxurious 

hideaways. However, ultimately all honeymoons are 

completely tailor-made for the individual couple. 

As an added benefit, Cox & Kings offers a honeymoon contribution 

service, enabling friends and family to contribute to the holiday 

as a wedding present. For more information about our honeymoons, 

please call a tour consultant on 020 7873 5004 or visit coxandkings. 

co.uk/honeymoons. 

ART TOURS 

WORLDWIDE 

PRE-HOLIDAY 

EXTRAS 

Cox & Kings is the travel partner of The Royal Academy of Arts (RA). 

The Art Tours Worldwide programme, created on behalf of the 

Friends of the Royal Academy, is open to anyone with a passion for the 

world’s greatest artistic, architectural and archaeological wonders. 

It is the expert lecturers who make these tours so rewarding for 

art enthusiasts and experts alike. All of great academic repute and 

lecturing experience, they are integral to the planning of the itineraries 

and, in many cases, they are able to open doors that would be closed 

to members of the general public. 

For full details, please call 020 7873 5013 or visit coxandkings.co.uk/ra. 

To request a brochure, please call 0844 576 5518. 

In partnership with our sister company, Superbreak, Cox & Kings is 

now able to offer a range of pre-holiday extras at airports around the 

UK. Benefits include great value deals on airport hotels and parking 

packages, allowing you to avoid an early start, or transport worries, 

and begin your holiday with a relaxed stay at an airport hotel. In fact, 

many of our combined hotel and parking packages are available for 

less than the standard price of a car park alone. 

To start your holiday in even more style, you can also pre-book an 

airport lounge and avoid the crowds before you fly. 

For full prices and details, please speak to your tour consultant at the 

time of booking.

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FLYING 

IN STYLE 

your choice of scheduled airlines: It is Cox 

& Kings’ policy to only use scheduled flights 

on airlines with strong reputations for service, 

reliability and punctuality. Our holidays to Latin 

America feature a number of world-class 

airlines and on these pages we have highlighted 

seven of the best and the different services 

they offer. 

stretch out: On long-haul flights, a little extra 

room can make a big difference to your 

comfort, so Cox & Kings offers a range of 

upgrade options at great prices. 

In addition, the faster check-in and comfortable 

lounges usually available allow upgrading 

passengers to pass through the airport with ease. 

Regional connections: Cox & Kings offers 

excellent add-on prices for those wishing to 

connect to long-haul flights from regional UK 

airports. 

For further information, please either refer to 

the table beside the price grid applicable to 

your tour or contact Cox & Kings. 

BRITISH AIRWAYS 

British Airways flies from Heathrow non-stop 

to Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro 

and Sao Paulo, and also to Miami where 

onward connections are offered throughout 

Latin America with American Airlines. With 

most British Airways tickets, you can either 

check in at the check-in kiosk or online, 

printing your boarding pass and taking your 

luggage direct to the Fast Bag Drop desk. 

World traveller benefits: A 79cm (31in) 

seat pitch with lumbar support, footrest and 

adjustable headrest; personal television screens 

with audio video on demand, offering access 

to 200 film, television and music channels; 

and three-course meals with complimentary 

bar service. Throughout 2013, British Airways 

is introducing a new World Traveller cabin 

with a new interior, enhanced seats and new 

entertainment system. 

World traveller Plus benefits: A quiet cabin 

with a maximum of six rows of seats; a 97cm 

(38in) seat pitch, wider seat with adjustable 

headrest, leg rest, footrest and lumbar support, 

offering more personal space than World 

Traveller; personal television; and upgraded 

choice of meals and complimentary bar 

service. Throughout 2013, British Airways is 

introducing a new World Traveller Plus cabin 

with a new interior, enhanced seats with an 

increased recline, and new entertainment 

system. 

Upgrade from £495 per person return. 

club World benefits: Club World customers 

benefit from dedicated check-in desks, 

departure and arrival lounges and treatments 

in the Elemis Travel Spa*. Club World features 

183cm (6ft) fully flat beds and Club World 

seats are 25% wider, with large tables; personal 

televisions; excellent local and international 

cuisine is served, along with a dedicated wine 

cellar; and hot and cold snacks and beverages 

are also available. 

Upgrade from £1,995 per person return. 

first benefits: First customers benefit from 

dedicated check-in desks, departure and arrival 

lounges and treatments in the Elemis Travel 

Spa*. Your exclusive ‘suite’ creates a private 

environment; seats convert into a 198cm 

(6ft 6in) flat bed; duvet, pillows and sleeper 

suits are provided; fold-down companion 

seat; and pre-flight dining is available at 

London Heathrow. On board, choose from a 

formal gourmet menu or an informal dining 

option, accompanied by the finest wines 

and champagnes. Throughout 2013, British 

Airways is introducing a new First cabin with 

a new interior, seats that are 60% wider at the 

shoulder level, and a personal wardrobe. 


* elemis travel spa: Available at London 

Heathrow departure and arrival lounges. 

Club World 

IBERIA 

Iberia flies from Heathrow, via Madrid, to 

17 destinations in Latin America and the 

Caribbean. Regional connections are available 

to Heathrow. Iberia flights can be combined 

with British Airways flights. 

economy class benefits: Up to 81cm (32in) 

seat pitch; for transatlantic flights, there is a 

choice of two meals, and a complimentary bar 

service; and for flights from the UK to Madrid, 

meals and bar service are payable. 

business class benefits: Separate check-in 

and access to Business Class lounges; seat 

converts into a 188cm (6ft 2in) fully flat bed, 

with 63cm (25in) width, multi-adjustable 

seat cushion with built in massage function; 

personal television screens; and choice of 

three menus, express menu, extensive wine 

list, and self-service bar. 


Business Class

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VIRGIN ATLANTIC 

Virgin Atlantic operates non-stop flights three 

times a week from Gatwick to Havana. 

economy class benefits: 79cm (31in) seat 

pitch with lumbar support and adjustable 

headrests; personal television screens with 

more than 300 hours of entertainment; choice 

of three meals and complimentary drinks. 

Premium economy benefits: Separate check-in 

and a dedicated cabin; leather seat with a 

width of 53cm (21in) and 97cm (38in) seat 

pitch; adjustable headrest and footrest; personal 

television screens; and upgraded meals and 

complimentary drinks. 

Upgrade from £395 per person return. 

Upper class benefits: Separate check-in, 

access to the Clubhouse Lounge; fully flat beds, 

56cm (22in) wide and more than 198cm (6ft 

6in) long; and on most flights the Graze Menu 

allows you to dine when you wish. In addition, 

features include an onboard bar and a personal 

26cm (10in) widescreen television. 


LAN 

LAN is one of the leading passenger airlines 

in Latin America, flying daily from Madrid nonstop 

to Santiago, Lima and Guayaquil. There 

are onward connections throughout South 

America. LAN offers codeshare flights from the 

UK to Madrid with Iberia and British Airways. 

LAN is part of the LATAM Airlines Group. 

Economy Class 


pitch, ergonomically designed seats with 

adjustable headrests; personal television 

screens with more than 1,000 channels of ondemand 

in-flight entertainment; and choice of 

meals with complimentary Chilean wines. 

UNITED AIRLINES 

United Airlines flies from the UK to New York, 

Washington, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco 

and Los Angeles. From the US hubs, there are 

flights to more than 100 destinations in Central 

and South America. 

economy class benefits: Up to 81cm (32in) 

seat pitch with adjustable headrest; personal 

television screens, selected flights with audio 

video on demand; and choice of meals and 

drinks. Alcoholic beverages are payable. 

economy Plus benefits: Available on majority 

of flights, these upgraded seats, with 96cm 

(38in) seat pitch, can be purchased at check-in. 

Upgrade from $198 per person return. 

business class benefits: Dedicated check-in 

counters and access to lounges; majority of 

flights with seats that convert into 198cm (6ft 

6in) flat beds; personal television screens with 

noise reducing headphones, selected flights 

with audio video on demand; and gourmet 

meals with wines and champagnes. 


KLM DUTCH AIRLINES 

KLM offers departures from Heathrow and 

15 other regional airports to Amsterdam. 

There are onward connections to Lima, Quito, 

Guayaquil, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Buenos 

Aires, Mexico City and Panama City. KLM 

flights can be combined with Air France flights. 


pitch, with adjustable head-rests; personal 

television screens with audio video on demand; 

and choice of meals with complimentary wines. 

World business class benefits: Separate checkin 

and access to lounges; seats that convert into 

a 190cm (6ft 3in) fully flat bed; personal 39cm 

(15in) television screens; and choice of threecourse 

gourmet meals and fine wines. 


Business Class 

business class benefits: Separate check-in 

and access to lounges; seats which convert 

into a 188cm (6ft 2in) fully flat bed; duvets 

and pillows provided on night flights; personal 

38cm (15in) television screens; and choice of 

three-course gourmet meals and fine Chilean 

and Argentinian wines selected by a master 

sommelier. 


Regional flights: LAN operates extensive 

domestic services in Chile, Peru, Ecuador, 

Argentina and Colombia. In addition, 

they offer many connections across Latin 

America, resulting in Latin America’s most 

comprehensive network. 

TAM AIRLINES 

TAM Airlines flies from London Heathrow 

directly to Sao Paulo daily and to Rio three 

times a week. TAM has an extensive network 

of routes across Brazil and offers onward flights 

to Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. 

TAM is part of the LATAM Airlines Group. 


pitch; personal television screens with audio 

video on demand; and choice of meals and 

complimentary bar service. 

business class benefits: Separate check-in; 

access to lounges; seats that recline into fully 

flat beds, which are 200cm (6ft 6in) long; 

personal television screens; and choice of 

meals. 

Upgrade from £2,395 per person return.

peru tour 

Superior & Luxury departureS 

PERU: TRAIN TO 

MACHU PICCHU 

escorted Group tour or private Journey • 15 days / 12 Nights from £2,895 

THE COX & KINGS DIFFERENCE 

Stay overnight at Machu picchu 

Visit the oldest private colonial mansion in Lima 

Scenic Andean Explorer train journey from the altiplano to Cuzco 

Explore the authentic indian local market at Urubamba 

✈ Lima 

Pacific 

Ocean 

Sacred 

Valley 

Machu 

Picchu 

PERU 

Cuzco 

PERU 

Lake 

Titicaca 

Colca Canyon Puno 

Arequipa 

in Machu picchu, peru has perhaps the 

most breathtaking archaeological site in the 

world. yet it also offers a wealth of other 

magnificent sights: ancient, colonial and scenic. 

Staying in good hotels of great character with 

some free time to relax, this tour reveals 

peru’s many wonders, including Cuzco and 

arequipa, the Colca Canyon, Lake titicaca 

and, of course, Machu picchu. 

THE JOURNEY 

day 1 – to Lima: Overnight flight from London 

to Lima, via Madrid, with LAN. (N) 

day 2 – Lima: Early morning arrival. Transfer to 

the Casa Andina Private Collection / Miraflores 

Park* for 1 night, including immediate occupancy. 

Day at leisure / optional excursions. (B) 

day 3 – to arequipa: Morning tour of colonial 

and modern Lima, including Casa Aliaga, 

the oldest colonial mansion in Lima and the 

architectural masterpiece of San Francisco 

monastery. Fly over the Andes to Arequipa, an 

attractive city of beautiful white buildings and 

colonnaded plazas, surrounded by a dramatic 

landscape. Stay at the Libertador for 2 nights. (B) 

day 4 – arequipa: Full-day city tour, including 

the beautiful Santa Catalina convent, which 

dates from 1500, and the Juanita Mummy 

Museum. (B, L) 

day 5 – to the Colca Canyon: Drive into 

the Andes towards the Colca Canyon (taking 

approximately four hours, partly on unpaved 

roads, with stops en route). The scenery is 

breathtaking, with snowy volcanic peaks, the 

terraces of the Colca valley and herds of llamas 

scattered around. Stay 2 nights at Casa Andina 

/ Colca Lodge*. (B, L) 

day 6 – Colca Canyon: Early morning 

excursion to Condor’s Cross, where 

magnificent condors may be seen flying over 

the canyon. Visit the town of Maca, famed for 

its pre-Columbian textiles. Afternoon at leisure 

to take a walk in the canyon or relax in the 

natural hot springs. (B) 

day 7 – to Lake titicaca: Travel by road to 

Puno and Lake Titicaca (approximately six 

hours). Transfer to the Libertador, set on the 

shores of the lake, for 2 nights. (B, L) 

day 8 – Lake titicaca: Full-day tour of the 

floating reed Uros islands and Taquile island, 

with a home-cooked lunch prepared by a local 

family. (B, L) 

day 9 – to Cuzco: Take the stylish Andean 

Explorer train to Cuzco (approximately 10 

hours). Relax over lunch with a pisco sour and 

music in the observation car as you pass high 

Andean peaks, mountain streams and rivers, 

cultivated terraces and small valley towns. 

Transfer to the Casa Andina Private Collection 

/ Monasterio* for 2 nights. (B, L) 

day 10 – Cuzco: Morning tour of Cuzco, 

including the San Blas district, the cathedral 

and the extraordinary Temple of the Sun at 

Koricancha. Afternoon at leisure in the Inca 

capital. (B) 

day 11 – to the Sacred Valley: In the morning, 

travel to the Indian village of Chinchero to 

see its Inca terraces and a traditional weaving 

demonstration. Continue to the Urubamba 

market (Wednesday only), where locals trade 

their corn and potatoes. After lunch, visit the 

Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo, an astounding 

feat of construction and ingenuity. Stay 

overnight in the Sacred Valley at Casa Andina 

Private Collection / Aranwa Hotel*. (B, L) 

day 12 – to Machu picchu: Drive to Ollanta 

and take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. 

Tour the ruins and stay overnight at the 

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel / Machu Picchu 

Sanctuary Lodge* † . (B, L, D) 

day 13 – to Cuzco ‡ : Morning at leisure or 

further explore Machu Picchu (purchase 

ticket at time of booking). Return to Cuzco 

by rail and transfer to the Casa Andina Private 

Collection / Monasterio* for 1 night. (B) 

day 14 – to London: Fly to Lima and on to 

London, via Madrid, with LAN. (B) 

day 15 – London: Afternoon arrival. (N) 

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, 

L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals. 

NOTES 

* Luxury departures: On two selected Luxury 

Tour dates, five hotels will be upgraded to 

those indicated. Please see page 19 for further 

details. 

† optional upgrades: Upgrade to Machu 

Picchu Sanctuary Lodge on the Superior Tour 

from £295 per person, subject to availability. 

‡ extra night: You may wish to spend an 

additional night in Cuzco (from £65 per 

person). Please advise at the time of booking. 

accessibility: This tour is fully escorted, 

except for one night at Machu Picchu due to 

lack of accommodation for guides. The order 

of the itinerary is designed to allow gradual 

adjustment to the altitude, while taking in the 

major sights of Peru. There are some early 

morning starts and long drives. 

inti raymi festival 

The 14 June departure coincides with the 

festival of the sun, Inti Raymi. The tour is 

16 days / 13 nights and includes a stay and 

extra night at the Sonesta Hotel in Cuzco, 

and a full day of colourful ceremonial 

celebrations in honour of the Sun God.

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peru tour exteNSioNS 

TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU 

EXTENSIONS 

Blue and gold macaw, Sandoval Lake 

Candelabra, Paracas 

Red-footed booby, Galapagos 

tour + peruvian rainforest 

17 Days / 14 Nights from £3,320 

the peruvian amazon has remarkable 

bio-diversity and the area around puerto 

Maldonado provides an excellent opportunity 

to see a great variety of wildlife, birds and 

flora. Guided walks and boat trips give an 

insight into the rainforest’s extraordinary 

ecosystems. 

day 14 – to puerto Maldonado: Fly to Puerto 

Maldonado and transfer by motorised canoe 

to the Hacienda Concepcion Lodge by 

Inkaterra for 2 nights (river view bungalow). 

Upgrade to the sister property Reserva 

Amazonica (please see page 24) available from 

£195 per person. (B, L, D) 

day 15 – the amazon: Explore the 

surrounding rainforest, rivers and Sandoval 

Lake, habitats for macaws, black caimans, giant 

otters and monkeys. The Inkaterra canopy 

walkway consists of hanging bridges that 

allow you to observe the incredible rainforest 

treetops. (B, L, D) 

day 16 – to London: Return to Puerto 

Maldonado. Fly to Lima and then continue to 

London, via Madrid, with LAN. (B) 

day 17 – London: In the afternoon, arrive in 

London (N) 

amenities: Electricity is generally limited in 

jungle lodges. 

Nazca & paracas + tour 


travel along the coast south of Lima to visit 

the Nazca lines, huge mysterious drawings in 

the desert depicting animals and geometric 

shapes left behind by pre-inca civilasations. 

take a boat to the Ballestas islands, home to 

sea lion colonies, Humbolt penguins and an 

incredible concentration of seabirds. 

day 1 – to Lima: Overnight flight from London 

to Lima, via Madrid, with LAN. (N) 

day 2 – to paracas: Early morning arrival. 

Drive to Paracas and stay at La Hacienda Bahia 

Paracas*, set in the bay, for 2 nights. Afternoon 

at leisure to relax. (B) 

day 3 – Nazca lines: Full-day excursion by 

road to Nazca to see some of the Nazca lines 

from viewing towers and visit local museums, 

including the Maria Reiche museum. (B, L) 

day 4 – to Lima: Morning cruise to the 

Ballestas Islands. In the afternoon, return to 

Lima by road (shared transfer) and stay at Casa 

Andina Private Collection for 1 night. Join the 

rest of the group. (B) 

* upgrade: Upgrade to the Hotel Paracas from 

£65 per person. 

post tour: It is possible to visit Nazca and 

Paracas after the main tour, please inquire 

for details. 

tour + Galapagos 


this extension offers an opportunity to 

explore the natural wonders of the Galapagos 

islands, a habitat for unique animal, bird, plant 

and marine species from the comfort of a 

first class cruiser. 

day 14 – to Quito: Fly to Quito, via Lima. 

Transfer to the Mercure Alameda for 2 nights. 

(B) 

day 15 – Quito: Day at leisure or optional 

excursion of colonial Quito. (B) 

day 16 – to Galapagos: Shared transfer to 

the airport and fly to the Galapagos. Board 

the Santa Cruz (main deck cabin) for a 4-night 

cruise. Please see page 36 for cruise ship 

details. (B, L, D) 

days 17-19 – Galapagos: Explore the islands, 

including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, 

North Seymour and San Cristobal. (B, L, D) 

day 20 – to London: Fly to Guayaquil, and on 

to London, via Madrid, with LAN. (B) 


Galapagos taxes: The Galapagos National Park 

fee is not included. 

Cruise availability: This extension is available 

post tour on selected departure dates. Other 

departures require the visit to be made prior 

to the tour. Please inquire for further details.

tour exteNSioNS peru 

Sugar Loaf, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 

rio de Janeiro & iguaçu + tour 


tour + Cuba 


Old Havana, Cuba 

Iguazú Falls, Argentina 

tour + Buenos aires & iguazú Falls 


Combine your trip to peru with vibrant 

Brazil. Visit rio de Janeiro’s famous landmarks 

and the awe-inspiring iguaçu falls, surrounded 

by dense tropical vegetation. 

day 1 – to rio de Janeiro: Fly to Rio de 

Janeiro, via Madrid, with Iberia. Transfer to the 

Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel for 2 nights 

(Superior Partial Ocean View room). (N) 

day 2 – rio: Full-day tour of Rio, including 

Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountain. (B) 

day 3 – to iguaçu: Morning at leisure. 

Afternoon flight to Iguaçu and stay for 2 nights 

at the Recanto Park Hotel. (B) 

day 4 – iguaçu: Full-day tour of the Argentinian 

and Brazilian sides of these amazing falls. (B) 

day 5 – to Lima: Afternoon flight to Lima. 

Transfer to the Casa Andina Private Collection 

for 2 nights. (B) 

day 6 – Lima: Day at leisure or optional 

excursions. The rest of the group will arrive 

today. (N) 

Train to Machu picchu tour prices for departures on or between the following dates 

Spend a few days in Havana, with its colonial 

architecture and fading grandeur. explore 

the sights and sounds of the old town and 

discover the fascinating Cuban culture and 

history. 

day 14 – to Havana: Fly to Havana, via Lima. 

Transfer to the Hotel Iberostar Parque Central 


day 15 – Havana: Morning walking tour of 

Havana, visiting its historic centre and a cigar 

factory. Afternoon panoramic tour in a classic 

American car. (B, L) 

days 16 – Havana: Day at leisure or take an 

optional excursion to the Viñales valley. (B) 

day 17 – to London: Fly to London, via 

Madrid, with Iberia. (B) 

day 18 – London: Arrive in London. (N) 

Further extension: You can extend your stay 

in Cuba further with a visit to colonial Trinidad 

or the idyllic cays. 

Code escorted No of 24 Feb 24 Mar to 14 Jun 30 Jun to 08 Sep to 13 oct to 20 dec 23 Feb to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Group tour nights 13 02 Jun 13 13 25 aug 13 29 Sep 13 10 Nov 13 13 13 apr 14 from from 

TMP Superior tour 12 2,895 2,995 3,295 3,195 3,095 2,995 3,495 3,095 650 • 

TML Luxury tour 12 • 3,845 • • 3,895 • • • 1,495 • 

TMPPEM + Peruvian rainforest 2 425 425 425 425 425 425 425 425 65 85 

TMPNAZ + Nazca & Paracas 2 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 POA 105 245 

TMPGPL + Galapagos 6 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,595 POA 925 1,095 

TMPRIO + Rio de Janeiro & Iguaçu 4 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,365 1,325 1,325 1,395 n/a 445 715 

TMPBUI + Buenos Aires & Iguazú 5 1,385 1,385 1,385 1,425 1,425 1,425 n/a n/a 520 795 

TMPCUB + Cuba 3 845 845 795 895 795 845 975 895 145 195 

Code private No of 01 Jan to 01 Mar to 01 May to 27 Jun to 15 aug to 01 oct to 01 Nov to 01 dec to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 28 Feb 13 30 apr 13 26 Jun 13 14 aug 13 30 Sep 13 31 oct 13 30 Nov 13 31 dec 13 from from 

TMI Superior private tour 12 3,195 3,245 3,295 3,465 3,295 3,245 3,195 3,495 650 1,425 

TMS Luxury private tour 12 3,945 3,995 4,095 4,195 4,095 3,995 3,945 4,195 1,495 2,245 

Additional information please go to coxandkings.co.uk for further information and supplement details 

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. Extension prices are based on two or more people taking the same 

extension. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of any additional fuel surcharges. You will be 

informed of any such changes prior to booking. See coxandkings.co.uk for current prices. 

2013 / 2014 departure dates † Inti Raymi festival; * Denotes Luxury departure; ‡ Christmas & New Year departure 

out (Sun) rtn (Sun) 

24 Feb 13 10 Mar 13 

24 Mar 13 07 Apr 13 

14 Apr 13 28 Apr 13 

28 Apr 13 12 May 13 

03 May 13* 17 May 13 

12 May 13 26 May 13 

26 May 13 09 Jun 13 

LAN flight upgrades 

Q LAN Business Class: From £1,695 per person return* 


02 Jun 13 16 Jun 13 

14 Jun 13† 29 Jun 13 

30 Jun 13 14 Jul 13 

14 Jul 13 28 Jul 13 

28 Jul 13 11 Aug 13 

11 Aug 13 25 Aug 13 

25 Aug 13 08 Sep 13 


out (Sun) 

08 Sep 13 22 Sep 13 

15 Sep 13* 29 Sep 13 

22 Sep 13 06 Oct 13 

29 Sep 13 13 Oct 13 

13 Oct 13 27 Oct 13 

27 Oct 13 10 Nov 13 

10 Nov 13 24 Nov 13 

regional air connections 

rtn (Sun) 

20 Dec 13 ‡ 03 Jan 14 

23 Feb 14 09 Mar 14 

23 Mar 14 06 Apr 14 

13 Apr 14 27 Apr 14 

‡ New Year’s Eve at Machu Picchu: 

obligatory dinner payable locally. 

Q From £25 per person return* British Airways. London Heathrow to / from: 

Aberdeen • Edinburgh • Glasgow • Manchester • Newcastle 

* All prices subject to availability 

extend your stay in Latin america with a 

visit to the argentinian capital of Buenos 

aires, known for its seductive culture and 

excellent food and drink. end with a visit to 

one of the world’s great natural wonders, the 

iguazú Falls. 

day 14 – to Buenos aires: Fly to Buenos Aires 

and transfer to the Marriott Plaza Hotel for 3 

nights. (B) 

day 15 – Buenos aires: Take a morning tour 

of the city, visiting the colourful port district of 

La Boca, elegant Recoleta and the city’s palaces 

and monuments. (B) 

day 16 – Buenos aires: Day at leisure to 

explore this exciting city or take an optional 

excursion to the Pampas or a boat trip across 

the Rio de la Plata to Colonia in Uruguay. (B) 

day 17 – to iguazú: Fly to Iguazú and visit the 

Argentinian side of the falls before you cross 

into Brazil. Stay inside the park at the colonialstyle 

Hotel das Cataratas for 2 nights. (B) 

day 18 – iguaçu: Day at leisure to explore the 

Brazilian side of the falls only steps from your 

hotel. (B) 

day 19 – to London: Transfer to the airport 

for a flight to Sao Paulo and on to London, via 


day 20 – London: Morning arrival. (N) 

NOTES 

Flights: Clients taking Cuba, Buenos Aires and 

Rio de Janeiro extensions will fly with Iberia, 

rather than LAN. 

entry fees: Entry fees at the Iguazú and Iguaçu 

national parks are not included for Rio de 

Janeiro and Buenos Aires extensions. 

alternative extensions: Other extensions 

are also possible, including Peru’s northern 

beaches; Easter Island, Chile; and Cartagena, 

Colombia. Please inquire for details.

peru priVate JourNey 

Luxury tour 

PERU IN 

LUXURY 

private Journey • 11 days / 9 Nights from £3,295 


Stay in orient-express hotels & overnight at Machu picchu 

Make a visit to a small indigenous community 

Travel in first class trains* 

private island option in Lake Titicaca † 

✈ Lima 

Pacific 

Ocean 

Sacred 

Valley 

Machu 

Picchu 

PERU 

Cuzco 

PERU 

Lake 

Titicaca 

Colca Canyon 

Puno 

Arequipa 

day 8 – to puno: Board the Andean Explorer 

train for the 10-hour scenic journey to Lake 

Titicaca. You will be served lunch and a pisco 

sour as you travel across the high plains 

and through beautiful scenery. Stay at the 

Libertador ‡ for 2 nights. (B, L) 

day 9 – Lake titicaca: Full-day visit to Taquile 

island and the floating islands of Lake Titicaca. 

(B, L) 

this private Journey offers the opportunity 

to explore peru in ultimate style and comfort, 

staying in the country’s finest character 

hotels and travelling to Machu picchu aboard 

a first class train. the itinerary has been 

designed to combine peru’s ancient, colonial 

and scenic highlights and allows time in each 

of the destinations to explore the sites and 

enjoy the luxurious surroundings. 

Monasterio Hotel, Cuzco 

Ollantaytambo. Afternoon at leisure to relax or 

explore the surroundings. (B) 

day 5 – to Machu picchu: Travel to Machu 

Picchu aboard the Inca Rail executive service 

train*. Take an afternoon tour of the ruins 

and stay overnight at Machu Picchu Sanctuary 

Lodge (Standard room, upgrades available). 

(B, L, D) 

day 10 – to London: Morning at leisure or an 

optional visit to the Sillustani graves en route 

to the airport. Afternoon flight to Lima and on 

to London with Iberia. (B) 




NOTES 

* rail journey: It is possible to further upgrade 

to the classic Orient-Express Hiram Bingham 

train with brunch, gourmet dinner and live 

music onboard from £295 per person. 

THE JOURNEY 

day 1 – to Lima: Fly to Lima, via Madrid, with 

Iberia. Transfer to the Miraflores Park Hotel 

(Ocean View room) for 2 nights. (N) 

day 2 – Lima: Morning tour of Lima, including 

a visit to a local vegetable market, the 

colonial Casa Aliaga and a stop at the historic 

Cordano’s tavern . (B) 

day 3 – to the Sacred Valley: Morning flight 

to Cuzco. Transfer to the Sacred Valley, with its 

wealth of Inca sites and great natural beauty. 

Visit a weaving demonstration at Chinchero 

en route and stay at Hotel Rio Sagrado for 2 

nights. (B) 

day 4 – Sacred Valley: Morning visit to the 

Willoq community to see the daily life of 

its indigenous people, and the fortress of 

day 6 – to Cuzco: Day at leisure to explore 

Machu Picchu with an optional guide. In the 

evening, return by train and car back to Cuzco 

and transfer to the Hotel Monasterio for 2 

nights ‡ (extra night in a Deluxe room from 

£175 per person). (B) 

day 7 – Cuzco: Morning tour of the city and 

the ceremonial Inca site of Sacsayhuamán, 

which offers great views across the valley. 

Afternoon at leisure. (B) 

peru in Luxury journey prices for departures on or between the following dates 

‡ accommodation: Upgrade to the recently 

opened Palacio Nazarenas in Cuzco from 

£125 per person and to Titilaka in Puno based 

on full board from £425 per person. 

extensions: It is also possible to stay at a 

secluded retreat on the small private island of 

Suasi on Lake Titicaca, add a visit to Arequipa 

and Colca or take a luxury cruise along the 

upper reaches of the Amazon (see page 25). 

Please inquire for further details. 

Code private No of 01 Jan to 01 Mar to 01 May to 27 Jun to 15 aug to 01 oct to 01 dec to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 28 Feb 13 30 apr 13 26 Jun 13 14 aug 13 30 Sep 13 30 Nov 13 14 dec 13 from from 

LTP Private tour 9 3,295 3,395 3,445 3,695 3,445 3,395 3,695 1,045 1,650 


Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to 

change, particularly as a result of any additional fuel surcharges. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking. See coxandkings.co.uk for current prices. 

Iberia flight upgrades 

Q Iberia Business Class: From £1,845 per person return* 




* All prices subject to availability

taiLor-Made traVeL peru 

ORIENT-EXPRESS 

HOTELS & TRAINS IN PERU 

Monasterio Hotel, Cuzco 

The Monasterio has been converted from a 

16th-century Jesuit monastery into one of the 

world’s most stylish and atmospheric hotels. 

Located in the heart of Cuzco, this property 

is set around a picturesque central courtyard. 

Each individually designed room has been 

decorated using the finest Spanish and Inca 

designs and materials. The gourmet Peruvian 

restaurant and bar feature colonial period 

Cuzco art and antiques. 

Machu picchu Sanctuary Lodge 

Perched on the mountainside next to the 

Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the Sanctuary 

Lodge is the only hotel by the entrance to 

the ancient ruins. All 31 rooms and suites 

are immaculately decorated with fine local 

furniture. Some have terraces leading on to 

orchid gardens with views of the surrounding 

mountains and tropical forest. Enjoy spectacular 

sunrises and magical evenings in this sacred and 

atmospheric location. 

palacio Nazarenas, Cuzco 

This latest addition to the Orient-Express 

portfolio has been carefully restored from a 

former Inca palace and convent, located in 

a quiet plaza close by Cuzco’s main square. 

Colonial heritage blends with contemporary 

luxury at Palacio Nazerenas and all 55 oxygen 

enriched suites offer marble bathrooms with 

under-floor heating. The hotel offers exquisite 

local cuisine, a luxurious spa and the first 

outdoor pool in the town. 

Hotel rio Sagrado, Sacred Valley 

Hotel Rio Sagrado has a beautiful setting in 

the Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by 

lush gardens and overlooking the Urubamba 

river. The luxurious rooms, suites and villas are 

exquisitely furnished with colonial decor and 

all modern comforts. Relax in the renowned 

Mayu Wilka spa or the stylish riverside bar. 

Experience first class Peruvian cuisine in 

the restaurant or on the terrace, or have a 

delicious picnic prepared by the hotel chefs. 

Miraflores park, Lima 

In addition to its first class service and 

luxurious guestrooms, the location of the 

Miraflores Park sets it apart from other 

properties in Lima. The hotel offers spectacular 

views of the Pacific Ocean and is just a short 

walk from the lively cliff top restaurants, 

bars and shops of Miraflores. The gourmet 

restaurant specialises in Peruvian-European 

cuisine and there is a rooftop pool, gym and 

spa, as well as butler service. 

Hiram Bingham train to Machu picchu 

This luxury train travels through the Sacred 

Valley of the Incas between Cuzco and Machu 

Picchu (approximately a three-and-a-half-hour 

journey). Named after the American explorer 

who rediscovered the Inca ruins, the train has 

four elegantly decorated carriages, including 

two dining cars and a bar. Enjoy fine dining on 

board as the train passes through spectacular 

scenery. Later departures from Machu Picchu 

allow additional time at the Citadel.

peru taiLor-Made traVeL 

PERU 

TAILOR-MADE 

peru offers a compelling combination of stunning scenery, colourful local culture and fascinating 

history. it contains many unforgettable sights: from colonial cities and pre-Columbian remains to 

soaring mountain ranges, deep canyons, blue lakes and the amazon river and rainforest. peru is a 

place where the incan culture is very much present, in the wonderfully preserved ancient sites, 

the Quechua language and the colourful weavings of the andean people. 

Chiclayo 

Mancora 

Pacific 

Ocean 

E C U A D O R 

Kuelap 

Trujillo 

P E R U 

Nazca 

C O 

L 

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M 

B 

I A 

Iquitos 

B R A Z I L 

Puerto 

Maldonado 

Machu 

Lima Picchu 

Paracas Sacred 

Valley 

Cuzco 

Lake 

Puno Titicaca 

Colca Canyon 

Arequipa 

C H I L E 

B O L I V I A 

please contact Cox & Kings to discuss further ideas with one of our experts or refer to our 

website, coxandkings.co.uk, for itinerary suggestions and information on hotels and excursions. 

Lima 

• Colonial history 

• excellent museums 

• Gourmet cuisine 

Founded by the Spanish conquistadores on the 

Pacific coast, Lima was the wealthiest city in 

the Americas for more than 300 years. Today, 

this bustling modern city retains a large colonial 

heritage of fine churches, plazas and beautiful 

mansions. Sightseeing highlights include the San 

Francisco monastery, famous for its catacombs, 

and Casa Aliaga, a historic colonial house. 

Excellent museums such as the Larco Museum 

and the Enrico Poli Private Collection, house 

the treasures of various pre-Hispanic cultures. 

The residential area of San Isidro and the 

upmarket Miraflores, where most of the hotels 

are located, have an increasing number of 

gourmet restaurants recognised for the quality 

and variety of their Peruvian cuisine. Visit a local 

fruit and vegetable market and follow with a 

culinary demonstration to learn how to make 

ceviche, a delicious national dish of raw fish 

marinated in fresh lemon juice. 

paracas & Nazca lines 

• Boat trip to Ballestas islands 

• Mysterious desert drawings 

Paracas, in Peru’s southern coastal desert, can 

be reached in a couple of hours by road from 

Lima. There are some excellent hotels to relax 

in the sunny climate and it is also possible to 

explore the nearby nature reserve or take a 

boat trip to the Ballestas islands, home to an 

incredible concentration of seabirds, including 

Peruvian boobies, cormorants and Humboldt 

penguins, as well as sea lions. Further south 

discover the mysterious Nazca lines, etched 

into the dry desert more than 1,500 years 

ago. There are many theories about the exact 

origin and purpose of these bizarre lines in the 

shape of geometrical lines and animals such as 

a condor, monkey and hummingbird. 

Plaza de Armas, Lima 

Hummingbird, Nazca lines


CUZCO & THE SACRED 

VALLEY TAILOR-MADE 

Machu Picchu 

Ollantaytambo 

Urubamba 

Maras 

Chinchero 

PERU 

S A C R E D V A L L E Y 

Cuzco 

Pisac 

Located between Cuzco and Machu picchu, the Sacred Valley of the incas is an area of an 

outstanding natural beauty set against the backdrop of the andes mountains. there are many 

sites of cultural and historical interest such as colourful local markets, the circular terraces of 

Moray, the dazzling Maras saltpans and the inca fortress of ollantaytambo. First class hotels, 

many renowned for their spas, make the region ideal for combining exploration and relaxation. 

active excursions include hiking to local communities, horse riding and mountain biking. 

Cuzco & surrounds 

• Colonial & inca architecture 

• Character hotels near to inca ruins 

Gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, 

Cuzco is a charming Andean city that was once 

a capital of the mighty Inca empire. Highlights 

include the main square, the magnificent 

cathedral with valuable masterpieces from the 

renowned Cuzco school, the artisan district of 

San Blas and Koricancha, the Temple of the Sun, 

with its Inca walls. 

There are fascinating museums, such as the 

Pre-Columbian Art Museum, and excellent 

Novoandina restaurants, while accommodation 

options include converted colonial houses 

and monasteries. Overlooking the city lie the 

impressive ruins of Sacsayhuamán, a former 

ceremonial centre with enormous stones 

carved and fitted to an incredible precision. 

The annual Inti Raymi sun festival celebrations 

are also held here on 24 June. 

Plaza de Armas, Cuzco 

COX & KINGS RECOMMENDS . . . 

trekking to Machu picchu 

The Peruvian Andes offer superb trekking 

for more active travellers. The 4-day / 3-night 

classic Inca Trail follows ancient Inca footpaths 

through spectacular mountain landscapes. 

Booking well in advance is recommended 

due to limited numbers of permits. There is 

a shorter one-day express trek from KM 104 

and an alternative Salkantay Trail, offering a 

gentler walking pace and overnight stays in 

comfortable lodges. 

Machu picchu 

One of the new Seven Wonders of the World, 

this spectacular Inca citadel has remarkably 

well preserved terraces, temples and dwellings. 

Situated on a mountain, high above the 

Urubamba river, Machu Picchu can only be 

reached by train and a bus up a serpentine 

road, or via a guided trek. Hikes on nearby 

trails offer alternative views of the impressive 

site below, while the surrounding cloud forest 

is home to many orchids and birds. 

Local markets & communities 

The picturesque villages of the Sacred Valley 

are home to Incan descendants wearing 

traditional attire and planting corn and beans 

amid crumbled forts. Outstanding textiles are 

still woven using techniques unchanged for 

centuries and potatoes, guinea pigs and bright 

red ponchos are bartered at lively markets 

such as Pisac and Chinchero. A tour to the 

Willoq community allows visitors to interact 

with the locals and appreciate their rich history.


Reed Islands, Lake Titicaca 

Lake titicaca 

• Boat trips to floating islands 

• Local fishing & farming communities 

• Stunning lake & altiplano scenery 

One of the world’s highest navigable lakes, 

the serene and vast Lake Titicaca straddles 

the border between Bolivia and Peru. Its dark 

blue waters are home to traditional Indian 

communities and islands such as the floating 

Uros, made entirely from totora reed. It is 

possible to visit the Sillustani stone burial towers 

or take a boat to Taquile Island, where fishermen 

and weavers maintain their customs and 

ancestral values. Close to Puno modern hotels 

offer panoramic views, while further away are 

intimate lodges, including the luxurious Titilaka 

and the idyllic Suasi lodges (see pages 28-29). 

The Sun and Moon Islands on the Bolivian side 

of the lake can also be visited as a day trip or for 

an overnight stay on the way to La Paz. 

Condor, Colca Canyon 

arequipa 

• Colonial churches & convents 

• inca ice maidens 

Lying at the foot of the snow-capped El 

Misti volcano, Arequipa is perhaps the most 

strikingly beautiful city in Peru, with leafy 

squares, fine colonial architecture and many 

old and interesting churches built of sillar, a 

pearly white volcanic stone, meaning it is often 

referred to as the ‘white city’. Highlights include 

La Compañia church and the Santa Catalina 

convent, a walled city within the city with 

beautiful courtyards and colourful buildings. 

Wander through its narrow, twisting, cobbled 

streets and try snacks and pastries baked 

by the nuns. Arequipa, also has a small but 

fascinating museum housing the remarkably 

well preserved bodies of Incan sacrifices found 

iced on the summit of nearby mountains, 

including Juanita, the 500-year old ‘ice maiden’. 

Colca Canyon 

• dramatic scenery 

• Condor spotting 

• thermal springs 

Cathedral, Arequipa 

The Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in 

the world, makes for an ideal stop on the 

way between Arequipa and Lake Titicaca. It 

is an area of outstanding scenic beauty with 

huge patchworks of pre-Inca terracing set 

against the backdrop of distant snow-capped 

volcanoes. Unspoiled Andean villages lie on 

both sides of the canyon, inhabited by the 

Cabana and Collagua people. The valley 

has many thermal springs, with some hotels 

offering private facilities for guests – the perfect 

way to relax after a day of exploration. 

Colca is one of the best places to spot the 

majestic Andean condor at a very close range 

with a number of scenic lookouts on the rim 

of the canyon.


SAMPLE JOURNEYS 

Classic peru 


this introductory private tour of peru 

includes the country’s most famous sights. 

Chan Chan ruins, Trujillo 

day 1 – to Lima: Fly from London to Lima 

for a 2-night stay. (B) 

day 2 – Lima: Morning city tour. (B) 

day 3 – to Cuzco: Fly to Cuzco. Transfer 

to the Sacred Valley, via the colourful Pisac 

market, and stay for 2 nights. (B) 

day 4 – to ollantaytambo: Morning visit to 

the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. (B) 

day 5 – to Machu picchu: Train to Machu 

Picchu. Tour the ruins and stay overnight. (B, D) 

day 6 – to Cuzco: Afternoon train to Cuzco 

for a 2-night stay. (B) 

day 7 – Cuzco: Morning tour of Cuzco. (B) 

day 8-9 – to puno: Cross the Altiplano by 

road to Puno. Visit Lake Titicaca and Uros 

reed islands. (B, L) 

days 10-11 – to London: Fly to Lima and on 

to London, arriving the following day. (B) 

GuideLiNe priCeS 

Low season from: £2,195 

High season from: £2,395 

Northern peru 


Less visited but extremely rewarding, 

northern peru is home to little known 

natural wonders, colonial cities and fascinating 

archaeological remains. 

Northern peru 

• ancient pre-inca civilisations 

• Colonial trujillo & Cajamarca 

• off the beaten track 

• pacific beaches & retreats 

The north of Peru was home to numerous 

ancient civilisations, including the Moche and 

Chimu cultures. Close to Trujillo, discover Chan 

Chan, the largest adobe city in the Americas, 

the Sun and Moon pyramids or the colourful 

murals of El Brujo complex. Near Chiclayo are 

the pyramids of Tucume and many excellent 

museums, including the Royal Tombs of Sipan. 

Inland, explore Kuelap, a spectacular 

Chachapoyas walled city hidden atop a 

precipitous mountain, and the cliff-top funerary 

sites of Revash and Karajia. Cajamarca has a 

graceful colonial heritage, while the coast offers 

some of the best beaches in the country. 

trains in peru 

• Scenic rail journeys 

• tourist & premium services 

• panoramic windows 

Vistadome train 

Train journeys are a highlight of travel in Peru. 

The stylish Andean Explorer offers one of the 

most scenic rail journeys between Lake Titicaca 

and Cuzco with spectacular views of mountains 

and the altiplano, serving a three-course lunch 

and afternoon tea on board. 

Various trains with comfortable seats and 

panoramic windows run daily from Cuzco 

and the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, passing 

small villages and mountain scenery along the 

Urubamba river. The Orient-Express Hiram 

Bingham train, with an observation bar carriage, 

reflects the sumptuous luxury of the 1920s 

Pullman era and transports visitors in style to 

one of the greatest wonders of the world. 

day 1 – to trujillo: From Lima, fly to Trujillo. 

Visit the Sun and Moon pyramids and the 

adobe city of Chan Chan. (B) 

day 2 – to Chiclayo: Drive to Chiclayo, 

visiting El Brujo pyramid complex and the 

Lady of Cao museum en route. (B) 

day 3 – Chiclayo: Visit a local museum such as 

the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Sipan. (B) 

days 4-5 – to Chachapoyas: Drive inland to 

Chachapoyas in the Andes. Visit the Kuelap 

fortress. (B, L, D) 

day 6 – to Leymebamba: Travel to 

Leymebamba, visiting the cliff tombs of 

Revash en-route. (B, L, D) 

days 7-8 – to Cajamarca: Visit the 

Leymebamba Museum, which contains 200 

mummies. Continue to colonial Cajamarca 

and explore the town. (B, L) 

day 9 – to Lima: Return to Lima. (B) 




This tour can be combined with any other 

destinations within Peru.


PERUVIAN AMAZON 

TAILOR-MADE 

C O 

L O 

M 

B 

I A 

E C U A D 

O R 

Iquitos 

Amazon 

B R A Z I L 

Some of the most biologically diverse and pristine areas of the amazon basin lie in peru. Covering 

more than half the country, the sprawling carpet of rainforest stretches into the horizon with 

meandering coffee coloured rivers weaving their way through the green expanse. Giant ceiba trees 

emerge from the tree canopy and an incredible variety of wildlife hides beneath. it is possible to 

explore the jungle’s flora and fauna while staying in comfortable eco-lodges near puerto Maldonado 

in the south, or take a cruise along the upper reaches of the amazon river from iquitos in the north. 

Pacific 

Ocean 

Lima 

P E R U 

Machu 

Picchu 

Puerto 

Maldonado 

Cuzco 

Lake 

Titicaca 

ica 

C H I L E 

B O L I V I A 


website, coxandkings.co.uk 

puerto Maldonado & 

tambopata reserve 

• rainforest lodges & diverse wildlife 

• easily combined with Cuzco & Machu picchu 

A stay in a rainforest lodge near Puerto 

Maldonado, accessible by air from both Lima 

and Cuzco, offers excellent opportunities to see 

wildlife, birds and flora in the jungle and along 

the Madre de Dios river. Expert naturalist guides 

take guests on exciting explorations by canoe 

or on foot to spot various monkeys, macaws, 

toucans, black caimans and giant river otters. 

The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, adjacent to 

the Tambopata National Reserve, offers private 

cabins and a treetop canopy walkway – where 

you can also spend the night. Other lodges in 

the area include the Hacienda Concepcion, 

Posadas Amazonas, Refugio Amazonas and the 

remote Tambopata Research Centre. 

Jungle walks 


Boat trips 

The countless streams, rivers, creek and lakes 

of the Amazon are best explored by boat 

or motorised canoe. Glide through flooded 

forests or past giant lily pads and observe 

turtles, howler monkeys, sloths, giant river 

otters, herons and macaws. Other excursions 

on offer include boat trips to search for 

caimans and trying piranha fishing, while 

captivating starry skies can also be appreciated 

on clear nights. 

rainforest walks 

Guided rainforest walks offer an excellent 

introduction to the surrounding environment. 

Discover giant trees like the strangler fig or the 

sacred lupuna. Look for birds and monkeys in 

the treetops, spot tiny lizards, colourful frogs 

and various insects along the jungle trails and 

learn about the traditional use of plants for 

medicinal purposes. Night walks offer a chance 

to encounter nocturnal mammals and hear the 

sounds of the jungle. 

inkaterra reserva amazonica 

The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is situated 

in 170 sq km of forested private ecological 

reserve on the banks of the Madre de Dios 

river. The lodge’s 37 spacious and private 

thatched-roof cabins feature ceiling fans, beds 

with mosquito canopies and a screened siesta 

area. The dining pavilion includes a bar, upstairs 

lounge area and balconies for birdwatching and 

stargazing, while the spa offers views of the 

river and sunset. 

24 COX & KINGS Escorted Group Tours • Private Journeys • Tailor-Made Travel


Suite, MV Aria 

MV Aqua 

Delfin II 

SAMPLE JOURNEY 

Wonders of peru 


discover the amazing diversity of scenery, 

nature and culture that peru has to offer 

by combining a visit to the andes and the 

magnificent inca site of Machu picchu with 

a luxury cruise in the amazon region. 

iquitos & the amazon river 

• Luxury cruises 

• pink dolphins 

• riverside communities 

Peru’s northern jungle city of Iquitos is a 

starting point for luxury cruises that navigate 

the upper reaches of the Amazon river, 

visiting areas inaccessible by land. Navigate 

tributaries and explore the remote and wild 

Pacaya-Samiria Reserve in style; habitats for an 

outstanding array of birdlife, flora and fauna, 

including monkeys, sloths, and pink and grey 

dolphins. Watch the Amazon world go by 

your window and visit small villages to interact 

with the isolated riverside communities. Back 

in Iquitos, the floating district of Belen is a 

worthwhile visit with hundreds of houses built 

on rafts that rise and fall with the level of the 

waters. 

MV aqua & MV aria 

MV Aqua and its sister vessel MV Aria are 

two of the most exclusive river cruisers 

in the Amazon. Aqua has just 12 large and 

handsomely decorated suites with panoramic 

windows, while Aria offers 16 sleek suites 

with floor-to-ceiling windows. All suites are 

air-conditioned. While on board, relax in the 

Upper deck, Delfin II 

elegant top deck lounges and sample fine 

cuisine from a menu created by a renowned 

Peruvian chef. 

Highly trained naturalist guides with 

extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna 

of the Amazon accompany guests on daily 

expeditions, aboard comfortable motorised 

skiffs. Cruises of 3, 4, and 7 nights are available 

departing from Nauta and Iquitos along the 

Marañon and the Ucayali rivers. 

delfin i & ii 

Delfin I and II are comfortable first class river 

cruisers furnished in natural local woods. Delfin 

II can accommodate up to 28 passengers, while 

Delfin I has just four luxurious and spacious 

air-conditioned suites with private terraces and 

floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. Two of the 

suites feature private jacuzzis. Both boats offer 

open observation decks affording great views 

and a restaurant serving fresh cuisine. 

Shared excursions are made in small groups, 

either on foot or in motorised skiffs, with 

expert jungle guides. Itineraries of 3 and 4 

nights (departing on Mondays and Thursdays) 

are available from Nauta, a 90-minute transfer 

from Iquitos in a converted Limo-style bus. 

days 1-2 – to Lima: Fly to Lima for 2 nights. 

Optional visit to the Larco Museum or take 

a culinary tour with lunch at one of Lima’s 

best restaurants. (B) 

day 3 – to the Sacred Valley: Fly to Cuzco 

and transfer to the Sacred Valley visiting the 

Pisac market en route. (B) 

day 4 – to Machu picchu: Visit the 

Ollantaytambo ruins and take a train to 

Machu Picchu for a stay of 1 night. (B, D) 

days 5-6 – to Cuzco: Morning guided tour 

of Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, return to 

Cuzco by train. Explore the city, its cobbled 

streets and museums. (B) 

day 7 – to iquitos: Fly to Iquitos, via Lima, 

and board the MV Aqua for a 3-night cruise. 

(B, D) 

days 8-9 – amazon river: Early morning, 

afternoon and evening excursions on 

board comfortable skiffs. Spot wildlife while 

exploring the tributaries of the mighty 

Amazon. (B, L, D) 

day 10 – to Lima: Disembark and transfer 

to Iquitos. Fly back to Lima for an overnight 

stay. (B) 

days 11-12 – to London: Morning at leisure. 

Overnight flight to London, via Madrid. (B) 



High season from: £4,495


PERU & BEYOND 

TAILOR-MADE 

a visit to peru can be combined with any of its neighbouring countries. a scenic journey across 

Lake titicaca takes travellers to Bolivia, while direct flights from Lima to other South american 

destinations such as rio de Janeiro, iguaçu or the remote easter island, offer the opportunity to 

discover some of the most amazing natural and cultural sites of the continent in one trip. 

Galapagos 

Islands 

E C U A D O R 

P E R U 

Lima 

Machu Picchu Cuzco 

Puno La Paz 

South Pacific 

Ocean 

C O L O M B I A 

Quito 

Guayaquil 

C H I L E 

V E N E Z U E L A 

B O L O V I A 

Buenos Aires 

A R G E N T I N A 

Iguaçu 

Falls 

B R A Z I L 

Rio de Janeiro 

South Atlantic 

Ocean 


peru & Bolivia 

13 Days / 11 Days from £2,895 

this journey, which takes in dramatic 

andean scenery, ancient inca sites and 

beautiful colonial architecture, includes 

an overnight stay on Sun island in Lake 

titicaca, legendary birthplace of the incas. 

days 1-2 – to Lima: Fly to Lima. Stay 

2 nights and explore the city’s colonial 

heritage. (B) 

days 3-4 – to Sacred Valley: Fly to Cuzco 

and continue to the Sacred Valley for a 

2-night stay. Visit the salt pans of Maras, the 

Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo and local 

Quechua communities to learn about their 

customs and daily life. (B, D) 

day 5 – to Machu picchu: Travel by train 

to Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins and stay 

overnight. (B) 

days 6-7 – to Cuzco: Option to further 

explore the ruins or take a short hike 

before the train journey back to Cuzco. 

Stay 2 nights and explore the former Inca 

capital. (B) 

days 8-9 – to Lake titicaca: Take the train 

across the altiplano to Puno. Travel by 

hydrofoil across the lake into Bolivia and 

stay overnight on the Sun Island. (B, L) 

days 10-11 – to La paz: Take a boat to the 

Uros Iruitos floating islands and learn about 

local traditions. Continue by road to La Paz. 

Explore the city and the Moon Valley. (B) 

days 12-13 – to London: Fly to London 

and arrive the following day. (B) 




Cuzco 

peru & easter island 


explore the heritage of two distinct yet 

fascinating ancient cultures. Visit remote 

and mysterious easter island, home of 

ancient moai statues and rapa Nui culture, 

and then marvel at the ancient inca sites 

of peru. 

days 1 – to Santiago: Fly overnight to 

Santiago, via Madrid. (N) 

days 2-3 – Santiago:Arrive and stay for 2 

nights. Take a tour of the city and optional 

visits to a vineyard or Valparaíso on the 

coast. (B) 

days 4-6 – to easter island: Fly to Easter 

Island. Stay 3 nights and explore the windswept 

landscape, visiting various moai 

platforms, the quarry, the ceremonial village 

of Orongo and the Rano Kau volcano. (B) 

days 7-8 – to Lima: Fly to Lima for 2 nights 

and take a guided tour of the city. Optional 

excursions include the fascinating Larco 

Museum and a visit to a local fruit and 

vegetable market. (B) 

days 9-10 – to Cuzco: Fly to Cuzco for a 

3-night stay. Explore the cobbled streets of 

this charming city and its nearby ruins, then 

visit the busy market at Pisac and its ruined 

hilltop fortress. (B) 

day 11 – to Machu picchu: A full-day 

trip to Machu Picchu to explore this 

magnificent site. (An overnight stay can also 

be arranged.) (B) 

days 12-13 – to London. Fly to Lima and 

on to London, via Madrid. (B) 




Easter Island 

peru, iguaçu & rio 


Combine peru and Brazil to discover 

magnificent sites, some included in the New 

Seven Wonders of the World. Marvel at 

the inca heritage at Machu picchu, the aweinspiring 

iguaçu Falls and the welcoming 

statue of Christ the redeemer in rio. 

days 1-2 – Fly to Lima: Fly to Lima. Stay 2 

nights and take a guided city tour. (B) 

day 3 – to Sacred Valley: Fly to Cuzco. Visit 

the village of Chinchero and its church and 

watch a traditional weaving demonstration. 

Continue to the Sacred Valley for a tour of 

the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo and stay 

overnight. (B) 

day 4 – to Machu picchu: Take the train 

to Machu Picchu. Guided tour and stay 

overnight. (B, L, D) 

days 5-6 – to Cuzco: Option to revisit 

the ruins in the morning or hike on local 

trails. Afternoon train back to Cuzco. Stay 2 

nights and take a city tour. (B) 

day 7-8 – to iguaçu Falls: Fly to Lima and 

on to Iguaçu for a 2-night stay. Full-day tour 

of the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of the 

falls. (B) 

days 9-11 – rio de Janeiro: Fly to Rio and 

stay for 3 nights. Full-day tour, including 

Sugar Loaf Hill and the statue of Christ the 

Redeemer on Corcovado. Time at leisure to 

enjoy the vibrant city and its beaches. (B) 

days 12-13 – to London: Overnight flight 

to London to arrive on the following day. 

(B) 




Christ the Redeemer, Rio

taiLor-Made traVeL peru & GALApAGOS 

PERU & GALAPAGOS 

TAILOR-MADE 

Galapagos 

Islands 

E C U A D O R 


Quito 

Guayaquil 

P E R U 


SOUTH 

AMERIC A 

a cruise in the Galapagos archipelago is an ideal extension to a journey around peru’s ancient 

wonders. it is possible to fly from Lima to Quito or Guayaquil in ecuador before continuing 

to the enchanted islands inhabited by remarkably diverse and tame wildlife. this popular 

combination offers varied and unforgettable experiences. 

Lima Machu Picchu 

Cuzco 

Sacred Valley 

South Pacific 

Ocean 

C H I L E 

B O L O V I A 


B R A Z I L 


Ocean 

Bartolome Island, Galapagos 


Conquistadores, incas 

and islands 


this journey combines the highlights 

of peru with ecuador & the Galapagos 

islands. Visit the ancient inca capital of 

Cuzco and the spectacular lost city of 

Machu picchu. in ecuador, discover Quito’s 

historic old town and end with a cruise to 

these wondrous islands. 

day 1 – to Lima: Fly from London to Lima, 

via Madrid, with Iberia. Transfer to the Casa 

Andina Private Collection / Country Club* 


day 2 – Lima: Take a morning tour of 

colonial and modern Lima. Afternoon at 

leisure. (B) 

day 3 – to the Sacred Valley: Morning flight 

to Cuzco, high in the Andes mountains. 

Transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Incas 

via the Awanakancha llama farm and the 

Indian market of Pisac. Stay 2 nights at La 

Hacienda del Valle / Sol y Luna*. (B) 

day 4 – Sacred Valley: Optional morning 

visit to the Willoq local community. In the 

afternoon, explore the town and Inca 

fortress of Ollantaytambo. (B) 

day 5 – to Machu picchu: Transfer to 

Ollanta station and board the Vistadome 

train to Machu Picchu. Take a tour of the 

ruins with free time for independent 

exploration. Stay overnight at El Mapi / 

Inkaterra Machu Picchu*. (B, L, D) 

day 6 – to Cuzco: Morning at leisure to 

further explore the ruins. In the afternoon, 

return to Cuzco. Transfer to the Aranwa / 

Inkaterra La Casona* for 2 nights. (B) 

day 7 – Cuzco: Half-day tour of Cuzco, 

including the cathedral and San Blas. (B) 

day 8 – to Quito: Morning flight to Lima 

and on to Quito, one of the most compact 

and charming capitals in Latin America. 

Transfer to the Patio Andaluz / Casa 

Gangotena* for 2 nights. (B) 

day 9 – Quito: Morning tour of Quito, 

including the colonial centre and the Middle 

of the World monument, marking the 

equator. (B) 

day 10 – to Galapagos islands: Fly to the 

Galapagos and transfer to the Explorer II / 

La Pinta* for a 3-night cruise. The Galapagos 

Islands are home to some of the most 

fascinating wildlife in the world. (B, L, D). 

days 11-12 – Galapagos islands: These 

days will be spent exploring different 

islands. Nowhere else on Earth are animals 

encountered at such close quarters and in 

such variety, from uniquely adapted seabirds 

to tortoises and whales. (B, L, D) 

day 13 – to London: Fly to Guayaquil, and 

connect to London, via Madrid, with Iberia. (B) 



Low season from: £4,595 (Superior) / 

£5,395 (Luxury) 

High season from: £4,895 (Superior) / 

£5,695 (Luxury) 

NOTES 

extensions: It is possible to extend your 

stay on the Galapagos Islands with a longer 

cruise and visit an additional selection of 

islands. Alternatively explore mainland 

Ecuador, the colonial city of Cuenca or the 

Amazon rainforest. 

accommodation: The Luxury Tour uses 

upgraded hotels and cruise options 

as indicated.


PERU 

HOTELS 

Casa andina private Collection, Lima 

The Casa Andina Private Collection in Lima is 

a stylish 5-star hotel ideally located in the heart 

of the fashionable Miraflores district, close to 

Kennedy Park. The hotel’s 200 guestrooms are 

all individually decorated with local Peruvian 

textiles and art, and are furnished with modern 

amenities. Facilities include a restaurant, spa 

and pool. 

Hotel Barranco, Lima 

This new boutique hotel is situated in the 

heart of Barranco, Lima’s trendy bohemian 

neighbourhood, home to a vibrant culture and 

art scene. Housed in a former Belle Époque 

mansion, this carefully restored property 

features 18 suites, a spa and a signature 

restaurant led by renowned Peruvian chef 

Rafael Osterling. 

Hotel paracas – Luxury Collection 

resort, paracas 

Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, is 

located in Paracas Bay. It is an ideal base for 

seeing the marine life of the Ballestas Islands, 

visiting the mysterious Nazca lines or just 

relaxing by the beach. There are 120 elegant 

and modern rooms, two restaurants, a barlounge, 

two stunning pools and a luxury spa. 

Casa andina private Collection, arequipa 

Restored to its original grandeur, this colonial 

mansion features 41 guestrooms with high 

vaulted ceilings, two colonial courtyards and an 

elegant restaurant. A 5-star hotel in Arequipa’s 

historic centre, this property is located within 

the extensive walls of the city’s former Mint 

House, behind the Santa Catalina convent and 

a short walk from the attractive main square. 

Libertador, arequipa 

The Libertador Arequipa overlooks the 

city’s largest park and has an imposing view 

of the Misti volcano. Its location is quiet, yet 

within walking distance of the historic centre. 

Built in colonial style, the hotel has modern 

infrastructure with 88 spacious rooms and 

excellent facilities, including a restaurant, 

terrace bar, outdoor pool and gardens. 

Las Casitas del Colca, Colca Canyon 

Las Casitas del Colca has a spectacular setting 

in the heart of Colca valley. The 20 individual 

bungalows are decorated in the local style and 

offer luxury in beautiful natural surroundings, 

each with a private terrace and heated plunge 

pool, fireplace and bathtub under a glass ceiling. 

Facilities include a cosy dining room, a spa and 

swimming pool. 

Casa andina private Collection, puno 

Located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, this 

hotel is conveniently close to Puno town and 

features its own train station and private dock 

for excursions on to the lake. Most of the 46 

spacious rooms face the lake, and have the 

option of a supplementary oxygen supply to 

assist with the altitude. 

Casa andina Suasi Lodge, Lake titicaca 

With views across Lake Titicaca from every 

angle, Suasi Lodge is an intimate, secluded 

retreat set on a 45-hectare private island and 

ecological reserve. The lodge’s 24 rooms and 

Andean cottage are made from locally sourced 

stone, wood and reeds. A local trout farm 

provides fresh fish. 

Libertador Lake titicaca, puno 

The Libertador Lake Titicaca is situated on a 

peninsula overlooking the lake, well positioned 

to enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. This 

modern hotel offers 123 spacious lake-view 

rooms, a bar and restaurant serving Peruvian 

and international dishes. There is also a sauna, 

jacuzzi and gym.


PERU 

HOTELS 

inkaterra La Casona, Cuzco 

Inkaterra’s luxury boutique hotel, La Casona, 

is a meticulously restored colonial manor 

house, once occupied by the conquistadores. 

A tranquil oasis close to Cuzco’s vibrant main 

square, it has just 11 suites built around an 

inner courtyard. Combining modern luxury 

with authentic decor, each room is furnished 

with antiques. 

Casa andina private Collection, Cuzco 

Occupying an 18th-century mansion, this 

charming hotel is located in the colonial old 

part of Cuzco, just a few blocks from the 

main square. The hotel’s 94 rooms combine 

traditional local furnishings with modern 

comforts. There is a central terrace, colonial 

bar and stylish restaurant decorated with 

traditional Cuzco paintings. 

inkaterra Machu picchu Hotel 

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel is set on the 

Urubamba river, amid fragrant cloud forest 

gardens, home to almost 400 species of 

orchid and abundant birdlife. Scattered across 

the hillside, the guestrooms are attractively 

decorated. Facilities include a spa, boutique and 

restaurant with river views. Machu Picchu is 30 

minutes away by shuttle bus. 

Sumaq Machu picchu Hotel 

Sumaq, meaning ‘beautiful’ in Quechua, is 

a modern and comfortable hotel in Aguas 

Calientes, conveniently located opposite the 

stop from where the buses to Machu Picchu 

depart. Each of the 60 rooms is tastefully 

furnished and decorated in a contemporary 

style, with a traditional Peruvian feel. Facilities 

include a spa, bar and gourmet restaurant. 

Sol y Luna, Sacred Valley 

Hotel Sol y Luna is a charming property in 

the Sacred Valley, surrounded by mountains. 

The rustic bungalows and suites are set among 

fabulous gardens and decorated in an Andean 

style, with private verandas. The hotel has a 

restaurant serving local specialities, a swimming 

pool, tennis court and spa, as well as its own 

ranch with Peruvian Paso horses. 

Casa andina private Collection, 

Sacred Valley 

Located near Urubamba village in the Sacred 

Valley of the Incas, this mountain chalet-style 

retreat is surrounded by dramatic Andean 

peaks and remnants of the Incan civilisation. 

The rooms are spread over terraces and 

gardens. A distinctive feature is the on-site 

planetarium and observatory. 

titilaka Lodge, Lake titicaca 

A luxurious refuge on the shores of Lake 

Titicaca, Titilaka Lodge is set on a secluded 

private peninsula 45 minutes from Puno. The 

hotel features modern architecture fused with 

indigenous touches. It comprises 18 lake-view 

suites with spa bathrooms, a lounge, dining 

room and bar overlooking the lake. 

tambo del inka Luxury Collection, 

Sacred Valley 

Tambo del Inka, a Starwood Luxury Collection 

Resort & Spa, is a stunning property located 

by the Urubamba river that features 128 

comfortable rooms, a restaurant, extensive spa 

and two swimming pools. It has its own train 

station for travel to Machu Picchu. 

Vichayito, near Mancora 

Vichayito is set on a long sandy beach, just 20 

minutes from Mancora on Peru’s northern 

coast. This relaxed property features 26 

comfortable Bedouin tents and nine thatched 

roofed bungalows. Unwind by one of the pools, 

take sunset walks along the beach or sample 

delicious regional seafood.

eCuADOr & GALApAGOS tour 

Superior tour 

ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS 

EXPERIENCE 

escorted Group tour or private Journey • 11 days / 9 Nights from £3,595 


First class expedition cruiser 

Visit an authentic local market & Cotopaxi volcano 

Encounter amazing wildlife at close quarters 

G A L A P A G O S 

Pacific 

Ocean 

Guayaquil 

Quito 

Avenue of 

Volcanoes 

Cuenca 

Cotopaxi 

E C U A D O R 

P E R U 


Amazon 

rainforest 

Coca 

this journey provides a special opportunity 

to experience the Galapagos islands and 

observe their remarkable wildlife at close 

quarters. See giant tortoises and a number 

of indigenous bird species, and swim with sea 

lions, penguins and perhaps even sea turtles. 

explore the old colonial centre of Quito, visit 

a colourful local market and ecuador’s most 

impressive volcano, and spend a final night in 

Guayaquil, on the banks of the Guayas river. 

THE JOURNEY 

day 1 – to Quito: Fly to Quito, via Madrid, 

with Iberia. Stay 3 nights at the Mercure 

Alameda hotel. (N) 

day 2 – Quito: Morning tour of Quito’s 

historic centre and the Middle of the World 

equatorial line monument. (B) 

day 3 – Cotopaxi: Full-day tour into the 

Avenue of the Volcanoes, an area of sleepy 

villages, patchwork fields and snow-capped 

volcanic peaks. Explore Cotopaxi National Park 

and visit a colourful indigenous market for an 

insight into local culture. (B, L) 

day 4 – to Galapagos: Fly to the Galapagos 

Islands and board the Santa Cruz for a 5-night 

cruise of these fascinating islands (Standard 

Main Deck cabin*). Please see page 36 for 

further details of the ship. (B, L, D) 

days 5-8 – Galapagos: Shared excursions 

with a naturalist guide for close encounters 

with some of the most rare animals and birds, 

including land iguanas, giant tortoises, Darwin’s 

finches, boobies and flightless cormorants. 

The days will be spent exploring islands with 

different characteristics in order to see as 

much variety of wildlife and landscapes as 

possible. (B, L, D) 

day 9 – to Guayaquil: Disembark the cruise 

and fly to Guayaquil. Transfer to the Hampton 

Inn for 1 night. (B) 

day 10 – to London: Morning at leisure or 

Sally lightfoot crab, Galapagos Islands 

take an optional tour of the city or the nearby 

Churute mangrove reserve. Evening flight to 

London, via Madrid. (B) 


EXTENSIONS 

Cuenca + tour 


explore some of mainland ecuador’s natural 

and cultural highlights, including the highland 

landscapes of Cajas National park and 

colonial Cuenca, a unesco world heritage 

site. 

day 1 – to Guayaquil: Fly to Guayaquil , via 

Madrid, with Iberia. Transfer to the Hampton 

Inn for 1 night. (N) 

day 2 – to Cajas & Cuenca: Travel to Cuenca, 

visiting Cajas National Park en route. Stay 2 

nights at the charming Santa Lucia Hotel. (B, L) 

day 3 – Cuenca: Day at leisure to explore the 

beautiful centre with fine churches and colonial 

buildings at your own pace or take an optional 

tour. (B) 

day 4 – to Quito: Fly to Quito and join the 


tour + amazon rainforest 


discover the extraordinary contrast in 

ecuador’s ecosystems by adding a further visit 

to the amazon rainforest and explore its rich 

flora and fauna. 

day 9 – to Quito: Disembark the cruise 

and fly to Quito. Stay 1 night at the Mercure 

Alameda. (B) 

day 10 – to amazon: Fly to Coca and travel 

by boat and paddled canoe to Napo Wildlife 

Centre, on Anangu Lake for 3 nights (see page 

34 for hotel details) (B, L, D) 

days 11-12 – amazon: Local shared 

excursions. (B, L, D) 

day 13 – to Quito: Fly back to Quito and 

transfer to the Mercure Alameda for a final 

night (B) 

day 14 – to London: Fly to London, via Madrid 

with Iberia. (B) 


Cuzco & Machu picchu + tour 


this pre-tour offers the opportunity to 

combine the Galapagos islands with peru and 

visit Machu picchu and the former inca capital 

of Cuzco. 

day 1 – to Lima: Overnight flight to Lima, via 

Madrid, with LAN / Iberia. (N) 

day 2 – Lima: Early morning arrival and 

transfer to the Jose Antonio Hotel for an 

overnight stay. (N) 

day 3 –to the Sacred Valley: Optional tour 

of Lima’s historic centre. Fly to Cuzco in the 

Andes mountains and transfer to the Sacred 

Valley of the Incas. Stay 2 nights at La Hacienda 

del Valle Hotel. (B)

tour eCuADOr & GALApAGOS 

Sea lions, Galapagos Islands 

day 4 – the Sacred Valley: Half-day tour 

visiting the Indian market at Pisac and the 

fortress of Ollantaytambo. (B) 

day 5 – to Machu picchu & Cuzco: Take the 

train to Machu Picchu and a guided tour of the 

ruins. Return to Cuzco and transfer to the Casa 

Andina Private Collection † for 2 nights. (B) 

day 6 – Cuzco: Morning tour of Cuzco, with 

its historic buildings and cathedral. (B) 

day 7 – to Lima & Quito: Fly to Quito, via 

Lima and join the rest of the group (B) 



NOTES 

accessibility: This tour is escorted by local 

guides in each destination. 

park fees: Galapagos National Park fees and 

beverages on board are not included. 

* Galapagos cabin upgrades: On each 

departure, it is possible to upgrade to cabins 

on the Upper or Boat deck, some with floor to 

ceiling picture windows. Upper Deck Standard 

cabin supplement from £145 per person 

(twin sharing) & Standard Boat Deck cabin 

supplement from £235 per person. 

extension to the Galapagos: It is possible to 

stay extra nights in the Galapagos on the boat 

ecuador & Galapagos experience tour prices for departures on or between the following dates 

2013 / 2014 departure dates 

out (Sun) rtn (Wed) 

31 Mar 13 10 Apr 13 

28 Apr 13 08 May 13 


07 Jul 13 17 Jul 13 

18 Aug 13 28 Aug 13 

or at an eco-island hotel and visit an additional 

selection of islands (see page 37). Please 

inquire for details. 

† Cuzco & Machu picchu extension: It is also 

possible to stay overnight at Machu Picchu. 

Please inquire for supplements. 

Code escorted No of 31 Mar 28 apr 07 Jul 18 aug 29 Sep 27 oct 30 Mar 11 May Single Supp Sole Supp 

Group tour nights 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 from from 

EGD Tour 9 3,795 3,595 3,995 3,695 3,695 3,595 3,845 3,895 995 • 

EGDAMZ + Amazon 5 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 n/a n/a 385 560 

EGDCUE + Cuenca 3 425 425 425 425 425 425 450 450 125 320 

EGDCUZ + Cuzco & Machu Picchu 5 1,165 1,165 1,165 1,325 1,195 1,195 1,265 1,265 250 595 

Code private No of 01 Jan to 22 Mar to 01 apr to 21 Jun to 08 aug to 01 oct to 01 dec to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 21 Mar 13 31 Mar 13 20 Jun 13 07 aug 13 30 Sep 13 30 Nov 13 15 dec 13 from from 

EGS Private tour 9 3,945 4,095 3,995 4,295 3,995 3,945 4,295 • 1,195 1,525 





Iberia flight upgrades 

Q Iberia Business Class: From £1,895 per person return* 


29 Sep 13 09 Oct 13 

27 Oct 13 06 Nov 13 



30 Mar 14 09 Apr 14 

11 May 14 21 May 14 




eCuADOr taiLor-Made traVeL 

ECUADOR 

TAILOR-MADE 

Pacific 

Ocean 

Mindo 

cloud forest 

Manta 

Otavalo 

Avenue of 

Volcanoes 

Riobamba 

Quito 

Cotopaxi 


E C U A D O R 

Amazon 

rainforest 

Coca 

ecuador offers wonderful variety for the traveller. the andean highlands feature beautiful 

colonial cities, snow-capped volcanoes, historic haciendas and colourful, authentic markets. 

Highlights include the tropical rainforest of the amazon, superb flora and fauna in the 

cloud forests and the renowned wildlife of the Galapagos islands. due to its relatively small 

geographical size, it is easy to arrange a comprehensive tour of this delightful country. 

Guayaquil 

Alausi 

Ingapirca 

Cuenca 

Loja 

P E R U 

please contact Cox & Kings to discuss further ideas with one of our experts or refer to 

our website, coxandkings.co.uk, for itinerary suggestions and tailor-made information on 

hotels and excursions. 

Cotopaxi volcano 

Otavalo market 

Quito 

• Colonial heritage 

• Middle of the World monument 

The capital city of Quito lies in an Andean 

valley overlooked by the Pichincha volcano. 

A walking tour of the historic old town will 

allow you to learn about the colonial history 

of Ecuador, as the plazas and narrow streets 

are filled with beautiful churches, monasteries 

and restored colonial buildings. Hotels in Quito 

include both modern properties and charming 

boutique options. North of the city, visit the 

Middle of the World monument that marks 

the equatorial line, while, east of Quito, lies the 

Antisana volcano with a surrounding ecological 

reserve and Papallacta thermal springs, rich in 

minerals and ideal for a day visit. 

avenue of the Volcanoes 

• Cotopaxi National park 

• Local markets & haciendas 

• devil’s Nose train 

Fertile valleys, patchwork fields and soaring 

snow-capped volcanic peaks lie south of 

Quito along the Avenue of the Volcanoes. It 

is possible to explore the Cotopaxi National 

Park, home to the highest active volcano in 

the world, visit the emerald-green Quilotoa 

crater lake, stay at a historic hacienda and 

discover small villages with colourful weekly 

markets. Further south is Riobamba, a lively 

trading town surrounded by volcanoes. From 

there, continue through fields and river gorges 

to picturesque Alausi, for an exciting train ride 

along the switchbacks of the Devil’s Nose. 

otavalo & surrounds 

• traditional villages 

• indigenous otavalo market 

The small town of Otavalo is located two 

hours north of Quito and is surrounded by 

green valleys and hills. Its daily market sells 

traditional handicrafts and colourful handwoven 

textiles, while the local Otavaleño 

people wear distinctive blue clothing. 

Indigenous villages nestle in the beautiful 

countryside and specialise in certain traditions, 

such as weaving, leatherwork and woodcarving. 

The region can be visited as a day trip from 

Quito or combined with an overnight stay 

at a colonial hacienda such as the beautifully 

restored Hacienda Cusin or the family-owned 

Hacienda Pinsaqui. (see page 34)

taiLor-Made traVeL eCuADOr 


Classic ecuador 


explore the highlights of mainland ecuador 

and take a cruise to see the unique wildlife 

of the Galapagos islands. 

Cuenca & surrounds 

• Colonial heritage 

• inca stonework of ingapirca 

• Cajas National park 

Cuenca cathedral 

The charming colonial town of Cuenca is a 

Unesco world heritage site with delightful 

boutique hotels situated in 19th-century 

mansions. Stroll along the cobbled streets and 

admire the red-roofed colonial houses, graceful 

iron balconies, flowered plazas, churches and 

cathedrals. The nearby Gualaceo valley is home 

to various small towns that produce beautiful 

shawls and scarves, traditional panama hats 

and gold and silver jewellery. It is also possible 

to visit the Inca ruins of Ingapirca or travel 

through the moorland of Cajas National Park. 

Paradise tanager, Podocarpus National Park 

Loja & southern ecuador 

• off the beaten track 

• distinctive local communities 

• renowned birdlife 

The remote, southernmost province of Loja is 

a hidden gem, still undiscovered by mainstream 

tourism. Stay in the charming provincial capital, 

which is steeped in history, and visit the 

picturesque valley of Vilcabamba with a quilted 

patchwork of orchards, cattle pastures, corn 

and sugar cane fields. Travel on to Podocarpus 

National Park, home to 600 bird species and 

spectacular scenery, including pristine Andean 

lakes and waterfalls, before exploring the 

indigenous local Saraguros community and 

seeing age-old traditions, dress and customs. 

day 1 – to Quito: Fly to Quito. (N) 

day 2 – Quito: Morning city tour. (B) 

day 3 – to otavalo: Full-day tour of the 

Otavalo region (option to add a stay at a 

hacienda). (B, L) 

day 4 – riobamba: Visit Cotopaxi National 

Park and continue south to Riobamba. (B, L, D) 

day 5 – to Cuenca: Drive to Alausi. Ride the 

train along the Devil’s Nose. Continue by 

road via Ingapirca to Cuenca. (B, L, D) 

day 6-7 – Cuenca: Explore colonial Cuenca 

and nearby artisan villages. (B, L) 

day 8 – to Guayaquil: Road journey via 

Cajas National Park to Guayaquil. (B) 

days 9-11 – to Galapagos: Fly to the 

Galapagos for a 3-night cruise. (B, L, D) 

days 12-13 – to London: Fly to Guayaquil 

and on to the UK. (B) 

It is also possible to extend your time in the 

Galapagos or the Cotopaxi area or add a visit 

to the Amazon rainforest. 




ecuador & Galapagos in Style 


take the trip of a lifetime and explore the 

Galapagos islands and the cloud forest of 

ecuador in great style. 

amazon & cloud forest 

• rainforest lodges 

• orchids & bromeliads 

• Monkeys, birds and butterflies 

Cloud forest 

The lodges in the Ecuadorian Amazon give 

perhaps one of the most authentic rainforest 

experiences as many are accessible only 

by light aircraft or river. A wide variety of 

wildlife may be spotted, including monkeys, 

frogs, caimans and many parrot and parakeet 

species. Excursions include nature walks, boat 

rides, visits to clay-licks and canopy walkways. 

The cloud forests of Mindo-Nambillo and 

Mashpi, not far from Quito, are another superb 

biodiversity destination and have one of the 

largest concentrations of bird species in the 

world, as well as an abundance of orchids, 

bromeliads and butterflies. 

pacific coast 

• Whale watching 

• Nature trips 

• Sandy beaches 

Pacific coast 

The mid-Pacific coastline of Ecuador around 

Manta offers sun, sand and sea, and is a great 

place to unwind at the end of a trip. Coastal 

wildlife refuges such as the Machalilla National 

Park offer plenty of nature-oriented excursions. 

Blue- and red-footed boobies, sea lions and 

iguanas can be spotted on Isla de la Plata, while 

whale-watching trips can be arranged from mid 

June to October when humpback whales come 

to breed. The mangrove forests of Churute can 

be explored from Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest 

city, located on the Guayas river and a stopover 

point on the way to the Galapagos. 

day 1 – to Quito: Fly to Quito. Stay 2 nights 

at Casa Gangotena, a historic mansion. (B) 

day 2 – Quito: Morning tour of Quito. (B) 

day 3 – to Mashpi: Transfer to Mashpi 

Lodge, located on a private cloud forest 

reserve. (B, L, D) 

day 4 – Mashpi: Local excursions, including 

walks on the forested trails. (B, L, D) 

day 5 – to Quito: Morning activities. Transfer 

to Quito via Tulipe archaeological site. Stay 

overnight at Casa Gangotena. (B) 

days 6-9 to Galapagos: Fly to Galapagos for 

a 4-night cruise on La Pinta. (B, L, D) 

days 10-11 – to London: Fly to Guayaquil 

and on to the UK. (B) 

A stay at a historic hacienda in the highlands 

or visit to charming Cuenca can also be added. 




eCuADOr taiLor-Made traVeL 

ECUADOR 

HOTELS & HACIENDAS 

Casa Gangotena, Quito 

Casa Gangotena is a historic mansion, recently 

renovated into a 31-room boutique hotel. 

A renaissance building with original Italian 

architecture, its sophisticated interior features 

fresco ceilings. Relax on the rooftop terrace 

with views of Quito’s old town, dine in the 

restaurant overlooking San Francisco Plaza or 

stroll around the lush gardens. 

Hilton Colon, Quito 

Located in the heart of Quito’s tourist district, 

the Hilton Colon is a modern hotel, overlooking 

the Parque El Ejido and within walking distance 

of the craft market and local restaurants. There 

are 300 spacious and elegant guestrooms and 

dining options include a 24-hour cafe and Italian 

and sushi restaurants. Other facilities include a 

fitness centre and outdoor pool. 

Hotel plaza Grande, Quito 

Located in the heart of Quito’s historic old 

town, the Plaza Grande was one of the first 

hotels built in the city and today it is one of 

Ecuador’s most luxurious hotels. Designed in 

the style of a colonial mansion, the property 

combines traditional decor with modern 

comforts such as a spa, in-room jacuzzis, and 

gourmet restaurant. 

Hacienda pinsaqui, otavalo region 

Located close to Otavalo market and the San 

Pablo Lake, this family-owned hacienda was 

originally built in 1790 as a textile workshop. 

Guests have included the revolutionary 

General Simon Bolivar. Furnished with local 

antiques throughout, each rustic room is 

individually styled and features a fireplace. The 

restaurant serves traditional Ecuadorian cuisine. 

Mansion alcazar, Cuenca 

This boutique property is situated in the heart 

of colonial Cuenca. The hotel is a restored 

historic mansion with a drawing room full of 

19th-century antiques, an excellent restaurant 

serving fresh local cuisine and a new luxury 

spa. The charming guestrooms are built on two 

floors around a beautifully tiled covered central 

courtyard with a fountain. 

Hacienda San agustin de Callo, 

Cotopaxi region 

This exclusive hacienda, a working farm 

belonging to the family of a former Ecuadorian 

president, has been built on the ruins of a 

former Inca palace in the foothills of Cotopaxi 

volcano. Individually decorated rooms with 

hand-painted murals, Inca walls and antiques, 

cluster around a cobbled courtyard. 

Napo Wildlife Centre, amazon 

This lodge lies inside the 10,000 sq km Yasuni 

National Park, a Unesco biosphere reserve in 

the Ecuadorian Amazon. Part-owned by the 

indigenous Quichua community, the lodge 

features private cabañas with lake views and 

has an observation tower with views over the 

rainforest, a habitat for 560 bird species. 

Mashpi Lodge, Mindo 

Mashpi is situated in a private cloud forest 

that is home to an exceptionally high variety 

of flora and fauna. The contemporary design 

of this luxurious eco-lodge, comprised of 

22 guestrooms, blends perfectly with its 

surroundings. There are lounges with large 

picture windows, a spa and an aerial tram. 

Casa Ceibo, pacific Coast 

This 18-room luxury boutique hotel is located 

on a river estuary close to the ocean and town 

of Bahia de Caraquez. Enjoy cuisine from the 

award-winning chef, relax by the pool, indulge in 

a spa treatment or play tennis. The waterfront 

location provides easy opportunities to go 

whale watching (June to September).

taiLor-Made traVeL GALApAGOS 

GALAPAGOS 

TAILOR-MADE 

the natural wonders of the Galapagos once inspired Charles darwin’s theory of evolution. 

today, a visit to these remarkable islands is regarded as one of world’s greatest travel 

experiences. Just less than 1,000km west of ecuador’s coast, these remote volcanic outcrops 

consist of 13 major and 12 minor islands inhabited by unique species of animals, plants and 

marine life, which have evolved without influence from the mainland. the fascinating wildlife 

never learned to fear humans and the close contact that you may encounter is one of the most 

extraordinary features of this truly unique destination. 

Isla 

Isabela 

Isla 

Fernandina 

Isla Pinta 

Isla 

Genovasa 

Isla Marchena 

Isla 

Santiago 

Isla 

Santa Cruz 

Isla Floreana 

PACIFIC 

OCEAN 

Isla San 

Cristobal 

Isla Espánola 

Frigate bird, Galapagos 

Galapagos boats 

• Small, medium & larger vessels 

• Motor boats, catamarans & luxury yachts 

The Galapagos Islands can be visited from a 

land-based hotel or lodge, or best explored 

from an expedition cruise at sea. Cox & Kings 

uses a selection of various first class vessels 

that provide excellent service and expert 

guides (see overleaf for details). The larger 

boats offer the most comprehensive range of 

facilities, including spacious cabins and large 

communal areas with a restaurant, bar, pool, 

library and outside deck space. Those in the 

medium-size category accommodate fewer 

passengers, provide good facilities and personal 

service. The smaller boats offer an intimate 

atmosphere and are suited to those who 

prefer a more interactive cruise. 

island explorations 

• Land excursions & panga rides 

• 3- to 14-night itineraries 

Access to the Galapagos is via the local 

airports on Baltra and San Cristobal. Each 

cruise offers a unique itinerary that includes 

a selection of islands to see different wildlife. 

There are daily shore excursions and 

opportunities to snorkel and explore the rich 

marine life. Panga (small inflatable boat) rides in 

mangrove estuaries and coves provide further 

photographic opportunities. Boats are allowed 

to visit a specific visitor site once every two 

weeks and the itineraries on offer range from 

shorter 3- or 4-night cruises to longer 7- or 

14-night explorations. Please contact Cox & 

Kings for a detailed day-by-day itinerary of the 

cruises featured in the brochure. 

Galapagos wildlife 

• unique & rare species 

• Close encounters with wildlife 

Land iguana, Galapagos 

The Galapagos Islands are a living museum 

with many endemic species found nowhere 

else on Earth, such as giant tortoises, many sea 

turtles and marine and land iguanas. Birdlife 

is abundant and key sightings include the 

blue-footed, red-footed and Nazca boobies, 

greater and magnificent frigatebirds, flightless 

cormorants, waved albatrosses, Galapagos 

penguins and Darwin’s finches. The marine life 

is varied, including Galapagos sea lions, fur seals, 

whales, dolphins, sharks, rays, sally lightfoot 

crabs and tropical fish. The birds and animals 

are totally fearless and can be viewed at very 

close quarters while basking in the sun or 

swimming in the sea.

GALApAGOS taiLor-Made traVeL 

GALAPAGOS 

CRUISERS & LODGES 

Blue-footed booby 

Galapagos tortoise 

Santa Cruz 

The Santa Cruz is a well-established cruise ship, 

which features 43 cabins and accommodates 

90 passengers. Facilities include a restaurant, 

bar, dining room, shop and library. The large 

outside space includes a jacuzzi, deck-bar and 

an observation deck for dolphin and whale 

watching. A glass-bottom boat for viewing 

marine life is available. 

Cruise durations: 4, 5, 8, 9 and 14 nights 

explorer ii 

Explorer II is a large cruise ship with a capacity 

for 100 passengers and 150 staff. All cabins are 

spacious suites with a sitting area, television and 

large picture windows (except on the Magellan 

deck). Facilities include a restaurant, cafeteria, 

piano bar, library, shop, games room, two 

jacuzzis, massage room, wildlife observation 

deck and sun loungers. 

Cruise durations: 3, 4, 7, 10, 11 and 14 nights 

isabela ii 

This stylish medium-sized cruise ship 

accommodates 21 crew and 40 passengers in 

21 exterior cabins. Facilities include an elegant 

dining room, saloon, library and reading room, 

jacuzzi, outside bar and solarium. The sundeck 

features an observation area. A stargazing 

programme and glass-bottom boat for viewing 

marine life are also available. 


yacht La pinta 

La Pinta is a luxury medium-sized vessel with 

accommodation for 48 passengers in 24 stylish 

cabins, and offers some of the highest standards 

of service in the islands. Facilities include a 

spacious dining room and lounge, conference 

room, shop, library, sundeck, solarium, jacuzzi, 

large observation lounge and glass-bottom boat. 


eclipse 

The Eclipse is an elegant medium-sized cruise 

vessel that accommodates 48 passengers in 26 

outside cabins. The cruiser has spacious outside 

areas. Facilities include a dining room, lounge, 

library / video room, alfresco dining area, 

indoor and outdoor bar, sun deck, jacuzzi and 

observation deck. 

Cruise durations: 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11 and 14 nights 

athala ii 

The Athala II is an elegant catamaran that 

combines the facilities of a larger boat with 

the exclusivity of a small vessel. There are eight 

cabins, half of which have private balconies, as 

well as a dining area, lounge, library, sundeck 

with jacuzzi and an outside deck area, which 

offers alfresco dining. 

Cruise durations: 5, 7 and 14 nights

taiLor-Made traVeL GALApAGOS 

Galapagos sea lions 

odyssey & Grand odyssey 

These small yachts are recognised for their 

design, comfort and service. The Grand Odyssey 

is one of the most luxurious small cruisers in 

the Galapagos. A maximum of 16 passengers 

are accommodated in cabins, each with a 

picture window. Facilities include an alfresco 

dining area, lounge, library, jacuzzi, and outdoor 

bar with terrace. 


Cormorant & ocean Spray 

These luxurious catamarans feature spacious 

contemporary cabins, all with a private 

balcony. The Ocean Spray accommodates up 

to 16 guests, and the Cormorant offers six 

interconnecting cabins and two suites. Both 

cruisers have ample indoor and outdoor areas, 

a sundeck with jacuzzi, snorkelling equipment 

and kayaks. 

Cruise durations: 3, 4 and 7 nights 

eric, Flamingo & Letty 

These three small yachts each have 10 double 

outside-facing cabins on three decks, with teak 

wood interiors and windows or portholes. 

Public areas include a dining room, bar and 

conference room for naturalist talks. There are 

observation areas and a sun deck. Snorkelling 

equipment and sea kayaks are also provided 

for guests use. 

Cruise durations: 6, 7 and 14 nights 

Beluga 

The Beluga is a superior first-class cruiser, 

which carries up to 16 passengers in eight 

double staterooms. A crew of eight provides 

attentive service in a relaxed atmosphere. 

The boat has a spacious deck, two dining 

rooms, a lounge with panoramic windows and 

sun deck. 

Cruise durations: 3, 4, 7 and 14 nights 

Finch Bay eco Hotel, Santa Cruz 

This hotel is located on Santa Cruz Island, on a 

beach close to Puerto Ayora town. There are 

21 rooms and six Ocean View suites. Facilities 

include an outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, 

restaurant and bar. 

This is a great base to explore Santa Cruz and 

take day trips to the nearby islands aboard the 

hotel’s own yachts, the Sea Finch and Sea Lion. 

Galapagos Safari Camp, Santa Cruz 

Galapagos Safari Camp is a 55-hectare farm in 

the remote highlands of Santa Cruz Island. 

Rich in regional flora and fauna, the camp 

has eight luxury safari tents with balconies 

providing views of the national park and ocean. 

Guests can enjoy first class dining, take 

excursions to explore the surrounding area 

and relax by the outdoor swimming pool.

BOLIVIA taiLor-Made traVeL 

BOLIVIA 

TAILOR-MADE 

Bolivia is relatively untouched by modernity with cultures and customs that have remained 

largely unchanged for generations. this landlocked country is home to indigenous women in 

bowler hats, charming colonial cities, as well as striking landscapes, including some of the highest 

peaks in the andes, the deep blue waters of Lake titicaca, the vast and breathtaking salt flats of 

Salar de uyuni and the wildlife-rich tropical jungles. the stunning scenery and hospitable people 

more than compensate for the simpler accommodation outside the main cities and the unpaved 

roads in some remote areas. a visit to Bolivia can be combined with travel to Chile and peru. 

P E R U 

Pacific 

Ocean 

Lake 

Titicaca 

C H I L E 

Madidi 

NP 

Tiwanaku 

La Paz 

B O L I V I A 

Sucre 

Potosi 

Salar de Uyuni 

Laguna Colorada 

Laguna Verde 

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P A R A G U AY 


website, coxandkings.co.uk. 

La paz & surrounds 

• Witches’ market 

• ancient tiwanaku ruins 

Lake Titicaca 

Lake titicaca 

• traditional communities & floating islands 

• Sacred Sun & Moon islands 

Plaza Murillo, La Paz 

Sucre & potosi 

• Colonial architecture 

• Silver workshops & colourful textiles 

The bustling city of La Paz, situated 3,500 

metres above sea level, has a dramatic setting 

surrounded by the high mountains of the 

Altiplano (high plain), including snow-capped 

Mount Illimani. Colonial houses and modern 

buildings are interspersed with street markets, 

including the fascinating witches’ market, where 

ingredients used in indigenous rituals are sold 

alongside traditional handicrafts. 

Near to the city is the desert landscape of the 

Valley of the Moon with bizarre sandstone 

formations shaped by the wind. Two hours 

away are the ruins of Tiwanaku, a pre- 

Columbian ceremonial site famous for its huge 

monoliths and the Sun Gate. It is also possible 

to drive east to the coffee plantations and subtropical 

valleys of the Yungas region. 

Not far from La Paz across the Altiplano lies 

the beautiful sapphire-blue Lake Titicaca, where 

small, traditional Aymara fishing and farming 

communities dot the shores and little islands. 

Day trips from La Paz are possible but we 

recommend a 2-day visit to best experience 

this magical place. 

The picturesque lakeside town of Copacabana 

is famous for the 16th-century shrine and its 

religious celebrations. A hydrofoil takes visitors 

to the Uros-Iruitos floating reed islands, a 

sustainable tourism project, and the legendary 

Moon and Sun Islands, with an Inca staircase 

and fountain, whose sacred water is believed 

to give eternal youth and happiness. The small 

Altiplano Museum exhibits the Aymara and 

Inca cultural heritage. 

Sucre, a Unesco world heritage site, with 

its whitewashed colonial buildings, 16thcentury 

churches and relaxed atmosphere, is 

considered by many Bolivians to be their most 

beautiful city. It was here that the movement 

for independence began. 

In the surrounding region, visit the market 

at Tarabuco or the village of Potolo to learn 

more about local indigenous communities 

and their distinctive weaving styles. 

The silver-mining town of Potosi, located at 

4,070 metres, was once the largest 

and wealthiest city in the Americas. It still 

retains many beautiful colonial churches and 

public buildings. Visits here include the National 

Mint and the workshop of a silversmith.

taiLor-Made traVeL BOLIVIA 


Bolivia explorer 


designed for more adventurous travellers, 

this journey discovers Bolivia’s many and 

varied highlights. 

Salar de uyuni & 

southern altiplano 

• Surreal salt flats 

• altiplanic lagoons, geysers & flamingos 

The world’s largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni, is 

an otherworldly place with stunning scenery. 

Marvel at the contrast of brilliant white against 

blue sky and watch the horizon disappear after 

rains – the surface reflects the sky and clouds, 

leaving little cactus covered ‘islands’ to break 

up the shimmering expanse. Further south 

lie the spectacular fumaroles and volcanic 

craters of the Sol de Mañana geysers, as well 

as beautiful, mineral-rich lakes, such as red 

Laguna Colorada, home to rare flamingoes and 

emerald green Laguna Verde, set against the 

backdrop of the Licancabur volcano. 

Salar de Uyuni 

alwa luxury camper 

• Fully tailored trips to access remote areas 

• accompanied by chef & driver-guide 

Take in the surreal beauty of Bolivia’s vast salt 

flats from the luxury of a retro-style caravan 

equipped with comfortable twin or double 

beds, lounge area and bathroom. This unique 

travel concept allows for fully tailored trips and 

amazing experiences in remote areas. Guests 

are accompanied by a driver-guide and chef. 

day 1 – to Santa Cruz: Overnight flight to 

Santa Cruz. (N) 

day 2 – Santa Cruz: Arrive Santa Cruz. 

City tour and stay overnight. (B) 

day 3-5 – to Sucre: Fly to Sucre. Explore 

the city. Visit Tarabuco market or the village 

of Potolo. (B) 

day 6 – to potosi: Drive to Potosi for a city 

tour and stay overnight. (B, L) 

days 7-8 – to Salar de uyuni: Drive to 

Salar de Uyuni and stay at Luna Salada 

salt hotel. Exploration of salt flats by 4x4. 

Option to camp overnight. (B, L, D) 

day 9-10 – to Lake titicaca: Fly to La Paz 

and transfer to Lake Titicaca for exploration 

of the lake and its islands. (B, L) 

day 11-12 – to La paz: Transfer to La 

Paz. Tour the city and visit Tiwanaku ruins 

(option to extend to Amazon). (B) 

days 13-14 – to London: Return to 

London. (B) 




Bolivia to Chile 


travel through the heart of Bolivia and 

into Chile combining the Salar de uyuni 

with Chile’s atacama desert. 

Santa Cruz & Jesuit missions 

• Historic mission settlements 

• Beautiful churches 

Mission 

Located in the hot and humid oil-rich eastern 

lowlands, Santa Cruz is Bolivia’s largest and 

most affluent city. It is a transport hub served 

by a number of international airlines and an 

arrival point for many travellers. Despite its 

size, it retains a small-town feel with a main 

square full of palm trees, and some small, but 

interesting, museums. A visit to the former 

Jesuit mission towns that lie to the north-east 

of the city is worthwhile for anyone interested 

in history or architecture. In towns such as San 

Javier and Concepción, see beautifully restored 

churches, which highlight the synthesis of Jesuit 

and indigenous culture. 

amazon: Madidi National park 

• array of ecosystems 

• Community eco-lodges 

Jaguar, Amazon 

Madidi National Park lies in the Amazon basin 

of northern Bolivia. This biodiversity hotspot 

covers almost 2m hectares of largely untouched 

forest with countless endemic species of fauna 

and flora, including more than 1,000 bird 

species. From the jungle town of Rurrenabaque, 

navigate by boat along the Beni and Tuiche 

rivers to Chalalan Lodge in the heart of the 

Park. This authentic and comfortable eco-lodge 

is a sustainable tourism project, owned and 

managed by local communities. Take guided 

jungle walks or canoe trips to learn about 

the rainforest and search for wildlife, such as 

monkeys, tapirs, giant otters and jaguars. 

days 1-2 – to Sucre: From La Paz or Santa 

Cruz, fly to Sucre. Take a city tour and visit 

Tarabuco market. (B) 

day 3 – to potosi: Drive to Potosi. Explore 

the city and stay overnight. (B, L) 

days 4-5 – to Salar de uyuni: Drive to 

Uyuni. Stay at Luna Salada, an extraordinary 

hotel constructed of salt blocks. Explore the 

salt flats. (B, L, D) 

day 6 – to Siloli desert: Drive past red 

desert mountain and rock formations. Stay 

overnight at Ojo de Perdiz. (B, L, D) 

day 7 – to San pedro de atacama: Full-day 

drive to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile via 

Lagunas Verde, Colorada and geysers. (B, L) 

day 8 – atacama: Afternoon visit to the 

Valley of Moon. Visit a local museum. (B) 

day 9 – to Santiago: Transfer to Calama 

and fly to Santiago. (B) 




chile TOUR 

SUPERIOR TOUR 

SPLENDOURS 

OF CHILE 

Escorted Group Tour or Private Journey • 15 Days / 12 Nights from £3,495 

Atacama 

desert 

San Pedro 

de Atacamaama 

ARGENTINAA 

✈ Santiago 

SOUTH 

AMERIC A 

CHILE 


View the soaring Paine mountains from your superior hotel 

Watch the sun set over the Valley of the Moon 

Set sail on a private boat on Lake Todos los Santos 

Visit a traditional Patagonia estancia for a quincho lunch 

Meet the rangers at Torres del Paine 

PACIFIC 

OCEAN 

Torres 

del Paine 

Puerto Varas 

ATLANTIC 

OCEAN 

Punta Arenas 

CostAustralis (Fjord View room). (B, L) 

Day 10 – To Torres del Paine: Drive across the 

wilds of Patagonia to Torres del Paine National 

Park. Full-day tour taking in the dramatic 

scenery of granite peaks, emerald lakes, 

waterfalls and ancient lenga forests. You will also 

have the opportunity to meet the local rangers 

and learn about their work in the park. Stay at 

the Hotel Rio Serrano for 2 nights, with views 

of the Paine ‘horns’, the mountain peaks. (B, L) 

Extraordinarily beautiful, Chile encompasses 

just about every type of landscape on 

Earth, from the arid desert of the north, 

through verdant lakes and pastures to the 

soaring peaks and glaciers of Patagonia. This 

comprehensive tour explores the spectacular 

scenery of desert, mountains and Patagonian 

wilderness, and allows time to discover some 

Chilean traditions. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To Santiago: Fly from London to 

Santiago, via Madrid, with LAN / Iberia. (N) 

Day 2 – Santiago: Morning arrival. Transfer 

to the Santiago Park Plaza Hotel for 2 nights. 

Afternoon at leisure. (N) 

Day 3 – Santiago: Morning tour of Santiago, 

including the cathedral, the historic main 

square, the central market and San Cristobal 

Hill for views across the city and the Andes 

beyond. Afternoon drive into the countryside 

to the Undurraga vineyard for a tour and wine 

tasting. (B) 

Day 4 – To San Pedro de Atacama: Early 

morning flight to Calama and transfer to San 

Pedro de Atacama for 3 nights at the Hotel 

Altiplanico. Optional tour of the town and its 

archaeological museum. Afternoon excursion 

to the Valley of the Moon. (B) 

Volcanic stone church, Atacama desert 

Day 5 – Atacama desert: Full-day journey 

into the spectacular desert landscape. Visit 

the Atacama salt flat and Cejar lagoon, where 

pink flamingoes may be seen, and the small 

village of Toconao, with its white volcanic stone 

buildings. (B) 

Day 6 – Atacama desert: Day at leisure. 

Alternatively, take an optional excursion to El 

Tatio geysers, the hot springs or the 17thcentury 

fortress of Pucara de Quitor. (B) 

Day 7 – To Puerto Varas: Fly to Puerto Montt, 

via Santiago, and transfer to the town of 

Puerto Varas, surrounded by shimmering lakes 

and perfectly conical snow-capped volcanoes. 

Stay 2 nights at the Cabana del Lago Hotel, set 

on the lake. (B) 

Day 8 – Chilean Lake District: Morning visit 

to Petrohue Falls and take a boat trip on Lake 

Todos los Santos. In the afternoon, drive up 

the lower reaches of the Osorno volcano 

for spectacular views of the surrounding 

mountains. (B) 

Day 9 – To Patagonia: Fly to Punta Arenas 

and visit a traditional Patagonian estancia. 

Discover how people live in this remote 

region and enjoy a typical quincho barbecue 

for lunch. Continue to Puerto Natales, set 

amid jagged peaks and the glassy waters of 

Last Hope Sound. Stay overnight at the Hotel 

Day 11 – Torres del Paine: Morning boat 

excursion on Grey Lake, close to the glacier, 

including a whisky on the rocks with glacial ice. 

Afternoon at leisure or optional tours. (B) 

Day 12 – To Punta Arenas: Morning at leisure 

in the park. Afternoon drive to Punta Arenas, 

visiting Otway Sound and the Magellanic 

penguin colony (November to March) en route. 

Transfer to Cabo de Hornos for 1 night. (B) 

Day 13 – To Santiago: Short tour of Punta 

Arenas, situated on the Magellan Strait, before 

your flight to Santiago. Stay overnight at the 

Santiago Park Plaza Hotel. (B) 

Day 14 –To London: Morning at leisure or take 

an optional tour of Los Dominicos handicraft 

market. Afternoon transfer to the airport and 

fly to London, via Madrid, with LAN / Iberia. (B) 

Day 15 – London: Afternoon arrival. (N) 



NOTES 

Accessibility: This tour is fully escorted from 

Santiago, back to Santiago. 

Private Journeys: Private Journeys include a 

shared boat excursion to Peulla on day 8 and 

shared excursions in Torres del Paine (not 

including a meeting with the park rangers) On 

day 9, a visit to Otway Sound will be made 

instead of a Patagonian estancia, please inquire 

for details.

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LATIN AMERICA 41 

Torres del Paine National Park

chile TOUR EXTENSIONS 

SPLENDOURS OF CHILE 

EXTENSIONS 

Tour + Stella Australis 

Cruise & Buenos Aires 


Discover the extraordinary beauty and 

isolation of Patagonia aboard the Stella 

Australis. Travel through legendary seas and 

discover the sparkling glaciers, dramatic 

scenery and wildlife of the southernmost 

part of the world, including Cape Horn. This 

extension ends with 2 nights in Buenos Aires. 

Day 13 – Punta Arenas: Stay in Punta Arenas 

for an extra night at the Cabo de Hornos 

Hotel. (B) 

Day 14 – Board Stella Australis: Optional visit 

to the regional museum or the old fort of 

Fuerte Bulnes. In the afternoon, board the 

Stella Australis for a 4-night cruise. The ship 

accommodates up to 210 passengers in 100 

Tour + Easter Island 


Easter Island is officially part of Chile yet, 

lying 3,790km west of Santiago, it is the 

world’s most remote inhabited island. A 

visit to Easter Island is an extraordinary 

experience, with 600 or so moai statues 

scattered around the island, dramatically set 

against the dark waters of the Pacific Ocean. 

The wind-swept landscape of volcanic craters, 

lava formations and sandy beaches adds to 

the otherworldly feel. 

Stella Australis 

ocean-view cabins and has a restaurant, three 

lounges, a gym and large open terrace. Expert 

guides lead daily excursions and lecture on 

local wildlife, history and geography. (B, D) 

Days 15-17 – Stella Australis: Highlights include 

a visit to Ainsworth Bay, elephant seal colony, 

Glacier Avenue, the Beagle Channel, Wulaia 

Bay and the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific 

Oceans at Cape Horn. (B, L, D) 

Day 18 – To Buenos Aires: Arrive in Ushuaia. 

Fly to Buenos Aires and stay at the Marriott 

Plaza Hotel for 2 nights. (B) 

Day 19 – Buenos Aires: Half-day city tour. (B) 

Day 20 – To London: Fly to London, via 


Day 21 – London: Morning arrival. (N) 

Flights: Clients booking this extension will fly to 

Chile with Iberia rather than LAN. Cruise cabin 

upgrade supplements are available on request. 

Day 14 – To Easter Island: Morning flight to 

Easter Island. Stay 3 nights at the Hotel Otai, in 

the small town of Hanga Roa. (B) 

Day 15 – Easter Island: A full-day excursion 

to various moai platforms, the quarry at Rano 

Raraku and Anakena beach, the site of the 

island’s first settlement. (B) 

Day 16 – Easter Island: Half-day tour of Rano 

Kao volcano and the ceremonial village of 

Orongo. (B) 

Day 17 – To Santiago: Transfer to the airport 

for a flight to Santiago. Stay at the Santiago 

Park Plaza Hotel for 1 night. (B) 

Day 18 – To London: Morning at leisure. 

Afternoon transfer to the airport for a flight to 

London, via Madrid, with LAN / Iberia. (B) 


National park fee: Easter Island National Park 

fee is not included and is payable locally. 

Rano Kao volcano

TOUR EXTENSIONS chile 

Tour + Tierra del Fuego 


Tierra del Fuego 

Tour + Valparaíso 


Valparaiso 

Recoleta, Buenos Aires 

Tour + Buenos Aires 


The untamed wilderness of the Chilean Tierra 

del Fuego, forming the southernmost tip of 

South America, is particularly impressive. 

Stay on the island of Navarino and discover 

the indigenous culture, nature and beautiful 

scenery of this remote part of Patagonia. 

Day 13 – To Puerto Williams: Morning transfer 

to the airport and fly to Puerto Williams, 

the most southerly Chilean town on Tierra 

del Fuego. Transfer to the Hotel Lakutaia 

for 3 nights (see page 49 for hotel details). 

Afternoon group excursion to Omora Park to 

observe native flora and fauna. (B, L, D) 

Days 14-15 – Tierra del Fuego: Choose 

from a range of group excursions offered by 

the lodge, including trekking and a boat trip 

through the Beagle Channel to Wulaia Bay, 

once the site of the largest Yaghans settlement. 

(B, L, D) 

Day 16 – To Santiago: Fly to Punta Arenas and 

on to Santiago. Stay overnight at the Park Plaza 

Hotel. (B) 

Day 17 – To London: Afternoon flight to 

London, via Madrid, with LAN / Iberia. (B) 


Puerto Williams flights: Flights to Puerto 

Williams have a luggage allowance of 10kg per 

person. The boat trip to Wulaia Bay is subject 

to a minimum of 2 people. 

Tour + Rio de Janeiro 

It is also possible to extend your trip with 

a visit to the exhilarating Brazilian city of 

Rio de Janeiro, stunningly set between the 

mountains and the sea. Please inquire for 

details and prices. 

The old port of Valparaíso is one of Chile’s 

most distinctive cities, with its numerous 

funicular elevators, steep hills, labyrinthine 

alleys and brightly painted houses. Declared a 

world heritage site by Unesco, the town has a 

unique faded grandeur and relaxed bohemian 

atmosphere. 

Day 14 – To Valparaíso: Drive north to the 

Pacific coast for a tour of Valparaíso, including 

its colourful hills and the house of Pablo 

Neruda, and the neighbouring resort of Viña 

del Mar, home to expansive parks and grand 

mansions. Stay 2 nights at the boutique Zero 

Hotel (upgrade to Ocean View room from 

£85 per person). Please see page 48 for hotel 

details. (B) 

Day 15 – Valparaíso: At leisure. (B) 

Day 16 – To London: Transfer to Santiago and 

fly to London with LAN / Iberia. (B) 


Splendours of chile tour prices for departures on or between the following dates 

2013 / 2014 departure dates * Christmas departure 

Out (Sun) Rtn (Sun) 

20 Jan 13 03 Feb 13 

10 Feb 13 24 Feb 13 


03 Mar 13 17 Mar 13 

20 Oct 13 03 Nov 13 

Visit Buenos Aires with its lively streets and 

plazas filled with the sounds of tango. There 

is also the opportunity to visit an estancia 

in the countryside or take a day trip to 

neighbouring Uruguay. 

Day 14 – To Buenos Aires: Fly to Buenos Aires. 

Transfer to the Marriott Plaza for 3 nights. (B) 

Day 15 – Buenos Aires: Morning tour of the 

city, visiting colourful La Boca, elegant Recoleta 

and the city’s palaces and monuments. (B) 

Day 16 – Buenos Aires: At leisure. Alternatively, 

take an optional visit to an estancia in the 

Pampas or take a day trip to Colonia across 

the Rio de la Plata in Uruguay. (B) 

Day 17 –To London: Transfer to the airport. 

Fly to London, via Madrid, with Iberia. (B) 


Flights: Clients booking this extension will fly to 

Chile with Iberia rather than LAN. 

Code Escorted No of 20 Jan 10 Feb 03 Mar 20 Oct 10 Nov 15 Dec 19 Jan 09 Feb Single Supp Sole Supp 

Group Tour nights 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 from from 

SOC Tour 12 3,545 3,595 3,495 3,645 3,695 3,795 3,595 3,695 725 • 

SOCMAB + Stella Australis 7 1,895 1,895 1,645 1,845 1,845 2,145 2,195 2,195 995 1,245 

SOCEAS + Easter Island 4 1,045 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,045 1,085 1,085 165 425 

SOCLAK + Tierra del Fuego 3 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,545 1,545 225 325 

SOCVAL + Valparaiso 2 425 425 425 465 465 POA 465 465 225 425 

SOCBUE + Buenos Aires 3 645 645 645 645 645 645 675 675 235 385 

Code Private No of 01 Jan to 01 Mar to 01 May to 01 Jul to 01 Sep to 01 Oct to 17 Dec to • Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 28 Feb 13 30 Apr 13 30 Jun 13 31 Aug 13 30 Sep 13 16 Dec 13 31 Dec 13 from from 

SCI Private tour 12 3,895 3,795 3,895 3,995 3,845 3,995 4,145 • 725 1,865 

Additional information Please go to coxandkings.co.uk for further information and supplement details 




lAN flight upgrades 

Q LAN Business Class: From £1,945 per person return* 


10 Nov 13 24 Nov 13 

15 Dec 13* 29 Dec 13 

Regional air connections 


19 Jan 14 02 Feb 14 

09 Feb 14 23 Feb14 




chile TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL 

CHILE 

TAILOR-MADE 

Atacama 

desert 

La Serena 

San Pedro 

de Atacamaama 

ARGENTINA 

A 

Valparaíso 

✈ Santiago 

SOUTH 

AMERIC A 

CHILE 

Set between the majestic Andes and the rugged Pacific coast, Chile stretches from the desolate 

Atacama desert in the north to the granite peaks, glacier fields and untamed wilderness of 

Patagonia in the south. In between these striking extremes, the country offers snow-capped 

volcanoes, crystal clear lakes, winding fjords, ancient forests and verdant valleys dotted with 

vineyards. As well as this pristine and spectacular scenery, visitors can encounter indigenous 

communities, bustling city culture, friendly hosts and delicious fresh seafood. The remote Easter 

Island, in the middle of the ocean, bears witness to a unique and mysterious Rapa Nui legacy. 

PACIFIC 

OCEAN 

Torres 

del Paine 

Puerto Varas 

ATLANTIC 

OCEAN 

Punta Arenas 

Please contact Cox & Kings to discuss further ideas with one of our experts or refer to our 

website, coxandkings.co.uk for itinerary suggestions and information on hotels and excursions. 

Valparaiso Casablanca valley Atacama desert 

Santiago & the coast 

• Santiago’s history & culture 

• Valparaíso’s colourful hills & funiculars 

• Pablo Neruda’s houses 

The cosmopolitan capital of Chile is a 

buzzing metropolis set against the spectacular 

backdrop of the snow-capped Andes. 

Santiago’s historical attractions, including the 

elaborately decorated cathedral and the small 

but outstanding, Museum of Pre-Columbian 

Art are complemented by hillside lanes, leafy 

parks, booming street cafes and increasingly 

sophisticated restaurants that all add to the 

city’s vibrancy and charm. The former principal 

port of Valparaíso is within easy reach on the 

coast. The cable-drawn funicular elevators 

running along steep hills and colourful houses 

are reminders of its glorious past. Those who 

wish to soak up the bohemian atmosphere 

of the town can stay in century-old mansions 

converted into character hotels and visit one 

of the eccentric homes of Nobel prize-winning 

poet Pablo Neruda. 

Chile’s wine country 

• World-renowned wines 

• Exclusive stays on winery estates 

• Santa Cruz & the Colchagua Museum 

Set between the snow-capped Andes and 

the coast, the fertile valleys around Santiago 

are home to world-famous wineries, country 

traditions and warm hospitality. Exclusive 

winery estates, some among the oldest and 

most beautiful in Chile, offer relaxing stays in 

their colonial haciendas or boutique lodges as 

well as the opportunity to sample some of 

the region’s finest wines (please see page 

48 for hotel suggestions). Stays of 2 nights 

are recommended to best appreciate the 

beautiful and peaceful surroundings, however, 

a full-day visit from Santiago can also be 

arranged. In the renowned Colchagua valley, 

tours of the vineyards are often combined 

with a visit to the charming town of Santa 

Cruz and its splendid Colchagua Museum, 

which contains a magnificent collection of 

pre-Columbian artifacts. 

The Atacama desert 

• Moon Valley sunsets 

• Altiplanic lagoons, salt lakes & geysers 

• Adobe villages 

The Atacama desert, one of the driest places 

on Earth, is truly one of the most astonishing, 

with extraordinary landscapes of sand dunes, 

purple-shaded volcanoes, crusty salt flats, 

spewing geysers, green oases and turquoise 

lakes, as well as numerous other sightseeing 

attractions. Surrounded by arid mountain 

ranges, the small village of San Pedro de 

Atacama is the base for exploring the area. 

At daybreak, watch the Tatio geysers spout 

steam and boiling water high into the air, feel 

the salt crack under your feet at the world’s 

third-largest salt flat and see pink flamingoes 

mirrored in intensely blue lagoons. Ancient 

petroglyphs carved in stone, adobe villages, 

thermal springs, magnificent sunsets over 

desolate dunes and clear desert nights all add 

to the appeal of this remarkable destination.

TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL chile 


Chile in Luxury 


Explore Chile’s extraordinary landscapes 

from the country’s most luxurious hotels. 

Guanaco, Torres del Paine National Park 

Days 1-3 – To Santiago: Fly to Santiago for 

2 nights with time to explore the city. (B) 

Days 4-7 – To Torres del Paine: Morning 

flight to Punta Arenas and travel across the 

Patagonia plains to Torres del Paine. Stay at 

explora Patagonia and discover the stunning 

glaciers and lakes of the national park. 

(B, L, D) 

Days 8-10 – To Atacama: Fly to Calama, via 

Santiago and transfer to explora Atacama, 

on the outskirts of San Pedro de Atacama. 

Tour the starkly beautiful desert, including 

the Atacama Salt Lake, El Tatio geysers and 

wildlife explorations. (B, L, D) 

Days 11-12 – To Valparaíso / wine region: 

Return to Santiago and relax at an exclusive 

winery estate or at a boutique hotel in 

Valparaíso (see page 48). (B) 

Days 13-14 – To London: Fly to Madrid and 

on to London, arriving on the following day. 

GUIDELINE PRICES 



Native Chile 


Torres del Paine National Park 

• Granite peaks & stunning glaciers 

• Patagonia wildlife 

• Variety of walks & hikes 

Stretching across southern Chile and Argentina, 

Patagonia is a land of rugged and untamed 

wilderness. The remote Torres del Paine 

National Park, a five-hour drive through the 

vast steppe from the southerly city of Punta 

Arenas, is one of the most iconic and unspoilt 

places of this windswept region. The soaring 

granite towers and cuernos (horns) of the park 

are surrounded by shimmering lagoons and 

glaciers, dense forests and tumbling waterfalls. 

This strikingly beautiful area is home to a 

wealth of wildlife including guanacos, flightless 

rheas, condors and flamingoes, and can be 

explored by boat, vehicle or on foot. There are 

plenty of hiking opportunities ranging from 

easy nature walks around the milky Lake Grey 

or Lake Azul to the more arduous hike up to 

the base of the famous towers. 

Osorno volcano and Petrohue falls, near Puerto Varas 

Puerto Varas & surrounds 

• Snow-capped volcanoes, lakes and forests 

• Myths & stilt houses of Chiloé 

Snow-capped volcanoes, rivers and deep blue 

lakes dominate the scenery of the Chilean 

Lake District. The southern region can be best 

explored from Puerto Varas, set on the shores 

of Lake Llanquihue with stunning views of the 

cones of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. 

This charming German-influenced town is a 

starting point for one of the most spectacular 

Andean lake crossings into Argentina as well as 

day trips to the nearby national parks of Alerce 

Andino and Vicente Perez Rosales. 

Reached by ferry, not far off the coast is the 

distinctive and mysterious island of Chiloé, 

still preserving its rich folkloric traditions 

and mythology. Its main attractions are the 

16th-century Unesco world heritage wooden 

churches, the colourful stilt-houses and quaint 

fishing villages, and many birds, including a 

colony of Humboldt and Magellanic penguins. 

This discovery journey includes stays 

in family homes and in traditional ruka 

accommodation. The trip can start and end 

in Santiago or be combined with any other 

destination within the country. 

Days 1-2 – To Lake Budi: Fly to Temuco and 

transfer to Lake Budi, home to indigenous 

Mapuche communities. Stay in a traditional 

thatched roof ruka and learn about the 

customs, plant medicine and universal notions 

of these extraordinary people. (B, L, D) 

Days 3-5 – To Easter Island: Take a flight to 

Easter Island, cradle of the mysterious Rapa 

Nui culture. Discover various moai sites, 

catch and prepare fish in the traditional 

Polynesian way and get to know the island’s 

rhythmic music and dance. (B, D) 

Days 6-9 – To Atacama: Fly to Atacama to 

be hosted at a local Atacameño house and 

in a hotel. Explore the Moon Valley and the 

Atacama salt flats, visit small ayllus, where 

local communities live and work, hike with 

traditional llama caravans and get introduced 

to the astronomy of the Andes. (B, L) 





Lauca National Park 

Mapuche girl 

Northern lakes & volcanoes 

• Indigenous Mapuche culture 

• Ancient forests, volcanic caves & hot springs 

The northern Lake District is covered in 

araucaria and lenga forests and is home to the 

indigenous Mapuche people. The small town 

of Pucon and the nearby lake are a good base 

for exploring the surrounding national parks, 

including the volcanic caves on the slopes of 

the active Villarrica volcano, ancient forests, 

crystal clear waterfalls and numerous hot 

springs. It is also possible to arrange a visit to 

a native community or continue across the 

Andes to Argentina and the scenic Seven 

Lakes Route. 

Patagonia cruises 

• Stunning fjords & glaciers 

• Sail through Strait of Magellan 

The fjords and austral channels of Patagonia 

offer landscapes of extraordinary beauty and 

numerous sailing possibilities. 

The Skorpios cruises reach the northern and 

southern ice fields, while in the southernmost 

reaches of Patagonia, MN Forrest navigates 

the Strait of Magellan in search of humpback 

whales. The first class Cruceros Australis ships 

take guests around the southern tip of the 

continent to the infamous Cape Horn and 

Ushuaia, in Argentina. 

Humpback whale, Strait of Magellan 

Chile’s far north 

• Ancient rock paintings 

• Stunning high plateau landscapes 

Coastal Arica, Chile’s northernmost city, is a 

gateway to archaeological and natural wonders 

that can be discovered inland high into the 

Andes. The region is dotted with picturesque 

adobe villages and remains of pre-Columbian 

cultures, including mysterious rock carvings and 

geoglyphs. On the border with Bolivia lies the 

desolate and dramatic Lauca National Park, 

with snow-capped volcanoes overlooking the 

emerald green Lake Chungara and Cotacotani 

lagoon. Flamingoes, rheas and guanacos can be 

spotted roaming the altiplano.


Moai statues, Easter Island 

Rock-hopper penguin, Falkland Islands 

La Serena & Elqui valley 

• Stargazing 

• Home to pisco distilleries 

The north of Chile is renowned for its 

incredibly clear skies and unpolluted 

atmosphere attracting astronomers from all 

over the world. Verdant valleys lie between the 

coastal town of La Serena and the Andes and 

contrast with the arid brown of the mountains. 

Astronomical observatories like Mamalluca and 

La Stela are open for visitors to gaze at the 

wonders of the skies and the region is reputed 

to have mysterious energies. The Elqui valley 

is also home to picturesque villages and pisco 

distilleries, where the local drink is produced. 

Easter Island 

• Giant stone statues 

• Polynesian culture 

Officially part of Chile, the mysterious and 

remote Easter Island lies in the middle of 

the South Pacific, a five-hour flight from the 

mainland. This small patch of grass-covered 

volcanic rock is an extraordinary open-air 

museum of hundreds of moai (gigantic stone 

statues) scattered throughout the island. Guided 

tours to various ceremonial platforms and the 

quarry can be arranged, while the small village 

of Hanga Roa is easily explored on your own. 

We recommend stays of 3 or 4 nights due to 

the remote location and wealth of sites to visit. 

El Tololo observatory, near La Serena 

Chile & beyond 

• Journeys across the Andes 

• Onto Antarctica & the Falklands 

The Andes form a scenic border between 

Chile and Argentina and combined trips 

can be arranged via the vast altiplano in the 

north, crossing from Santiago to Mendoza 

further south, through the scenic lakes route 

or across the Patagonian steppe. Another 

stunning journey is through the Lauca 

National Park to La Paz in Bolivia. Chile is a 

starting point for week-long itineraries to the 

Falkland Islands and fly-cruises from Punta 

Arenas take visitors to the white continent 

of Antarctica aboard MV Ocean Nova.


CHILE 

HOTELS 

Lastarria Boutique Hotel, Santiago 

Surrounded by antique shops, restaurants and 

some of the city’s best galleries and museums, 

Lastarria is the newest boutique retreat in 

central Santiago. The hotel is located in a 

historic 1920s mansion and features 15 refined 

rooms decorated with traditional wooden 

furniture. There is a small garden with an 

outdoor pool, and an elegant lounge. 

Ritz Carlton, Santiago 

This is the only property of the renowned Ritz 

Carlton chain in South America and is located 

in one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods 

in Santiago. The hotel is luxuriously decorated 

in a classical style and its 14 floors are crowned 

by a stunning rooftop conservatory with 

views over the Andes and city, and an indoor 

swimming pool. 

Le Rêve Boutique Hotel, Santiago 

Le Rêve is a small contemporary hotel located 

in the heart of Providencia, the upmarket 

commercial centre of Santiago. The historic 

French building features an internal courtyard 

with a beautiful garden, where breakfast and 

afternoon tea are served in summer. There are 

31 elegantly furnished guestrooms, some with a 

terrace and view of the interior garden. 

Lapostolle Residence, Colchagua Valley 

Lapostolle Residence is located on the Clos 

Apalta vineyard with beautiful panoramic views 

of the vines and valley below. The four spacious 

individual casitas, named after grape varieties, 

each feature a fireplace, stylish decor and private 

balcony. There is an opulent living and dining 

room, infinity pool, tasting room and several 

walking trails in the surrounding countryside. 

Zero Hotel, Valparaíso 

Located on a quiet street on Cerro Alegre 

Hill, Zero Hotel is a beautifully restored house 

facing the bay of Valparaíso. The nine light, yet 

cosy, guestrooms combine wooden floors and 

original doors with contemporary furniture. 

The winter garden and tiered terraces 

overlook the port and are an ideal place to 

relax at the end of the day. 

La Casona Matetic, Casablanca Valley 

Matetic is an exclusive organic vineyard located 

in the Casablanca valley, just over an hour from 

Santiago, near the coast. La Casona, the colonial 

guesthouse of the winery estate, features seven 

elegant rooms, all with private terraces and set 

around a central courtyard. Guests can visit the 

vineyards, relax by the pool and sample fine 

wines from the Matetic’s cellar. 

Hotel Cabana del Lago, Puerto Varas 

The lakeside Cabana del Lago Hotel is close to 

the centre of Puerto Varas and offers sweeping 

views of the town and the Osorno volcano. 

Its location can be best appreciated from the 

attractive lounge that overlooks the lake and 

surrounding scenery. The hotel offers an indoor 

pool, sauna, and restaurant. 

Quincho Country Home, Puerto Varas 

Quincho Country Home is a four-room 

boutique hotel on the shores of Lake 

Llanquihue, outside the town of Puerto Varas. 

The hotel is furnished with modern Swiss-style 

decor, using soothing colours and local woods. 

This is an excellent lakeside retreat offering 

impressive views of the lake and volcanoes. 

Hotel Parque Quilquico, Chiloé 

Parque Quilquico is located on the island of 

Chiloé, with panoramic vistas of the Dalcahue 

Channel. The construction of the hotel is 

inspired by the traditional stilt-houses of the 

island and there are 13 rooms and four houses, 

a spa and heated indoor pool. Guests can 

explore the distinctive culture of Chiloé.


CHILE 

HOTELS 

explora Rapa Nui, Easter Island 

The explora hotel on Easter Island, Posada 

de Mike Rapu, is located on a hill overlooking 

the ocean. Built using native volcanic rock, the 

hotel features 30 rooms, an infinity pool and 

open-air jacuzzis. Guided walks to see the 

moai statues and other sights are included, 

with scenic picnics on rocky outcrops or along 

the shore. 

explora Atacama 

This luxurious hotel is set in the driest desert 

in the world and benefits from panoramic 

views of the surrounding mountains. The 

hotel’s facilities include large rooms with 

jacuzzis, gourmet cuisine, an observatory and 

four connected swimming pools. Expert guides 

lead mountain biking, trekking, horse riding and 

sightseeing tours. 

explora Torres del Paine 

The explora is located next to the Salto Chico 

waterfall, with breathtaking views of the Paine 

mountains. There are excellent small group 

excursions available, after which a dip can 

be taken in the swimming pool or hot tub, 

surrounded by the magnificent landscape. 

Dining is superb and complemented by fine 

Chilean wines. 

Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa, near 

Torres del Paine 

Tierra Patagonia is located amid the wilds of 

Patagonia, on the shores of Lake Sarmiento. 

The luxurious hotel is decorated with local 

materials and offers 40 rooms, each with a 

view of the Torres del Paine mountains. A 

pampering spa, large warming fireplace and 

local dishes await guests after a day exploring. 

Patagonia Camp, near Torres del Paine 

This luxury lakeside camp is located 20 

minutes from the park entrance of Torres 

del Paine. The 18 heated yurts combine an 

outdoor nature experience with supreme 

comfort and feature private bathrooms, 

handcrafted furniture and spectacular views 

of the Paine massif across the turquoise lake. 

Stays are inclusive of excursions and meals. 

The Singular Patagonia, 

near Puerto Natales 

The Singular Patagonia is set on the shores 

of Last Hope Sound just outside the town of 

Puerto Natales. The hotel’s restaurant, bar and 

museum are housed in a former post-Victorian 

cold storage plant that has been declared a 

national monument. There are 57 guestrooms 

with fjord views, a spa and range of excursions. 

Awasi, San Pedro de Atacama 

Awasi is a small luxury lodge in San Pedro de 

Atacama. The eight attractive cottages are built 

in stone, adobe and wood to blend with the 

local surroundings. There is a pool and dining 

room where guests can relax by the open fire. 

Stays are fully inclusive of meals and private 

excursions into the Atacama desert. 

Robinson Crusoe Lodge, Aysén 

This delightful lodge is set in the remote and 

beautiful region of Aysén and is an ideal base 

for discovering glacial lakes and the southern 

Patagonia ice field. After a day of explorations, 

soak in the outdoor hot tub, enjoy Chilean 

wine and gaze at the stars, before retiring to 

one of the 12 comfortable rooms. 

Lakutaia, Puerto Williams 

Located on the northern coast of Navarino 

island outside Puerto Williams, Lakutaia is an 

ideal base for exploring the wilderness of the 

Chilean Tierra del Fuego. There are 24 rooms, 

a restaurant and library. Activities include hiking, 

picnic lunches by the Beagle Channel and boat 

excursions to Wulaia Bay.

ARgeNtiNA TOUR 

SUPERIOR TOUR 

PATAGONIA: UNTOUCHED 

WILDERNESS 

Escorted Group or Private Journey • 17 Days / 14 Nights From £3,895 


4- & 5-star superior hotels throughout 

Room with views of iconic Paine ‘horns’ 

Scenic Andean lake crossing 

Face to face with Perito Moreno glacier 

Cruise along the Beagle Channel 

PACIFIC 

OCEAN 

SOUTH 

AMERIC A 

Buenos Aires ✈ 

✈ Santiago 

del Paine 

ARGENTINA 

El Calafate 

ATLANTIC 

OCEAN 

Punta Arenas 

Ushuaia 

Patagonia is one of the world’s great 

wilderness areas, with vast expanses of 

open plains, towering peaks, huge skies, 

dazzling blue lakes and enormous glaciers. 

Patagonian culture is intertwined with that 

of the European pioneers and gauchos, and 

this fascinating journey through four national 

parks across Argentina and Chile reveals the 

distinct and varied culture and landscapes of 

this remote part of the world. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To Buenos Aires: Fly to Buenos Aires 

with British Airways*. (N) 

Day 2 – Buenos Aires: Morning arrival. Transfer 

to the Panamericano Hotel for 2 nights. 

Afternoon at leisure to explore the streets of 

Buenos Aires on foot. (N) 

Day 3 – Buenos Aires: Morning tour of Buenos 

Aires, discovering its blend of European 

cultures and grand architecture. (B) 

Day 4 – To Bariloche: Fly to Bariloche on the 

shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Transfer to the 

Hotel Edelweiss for 2 nights. (B) 

Day 5 – Bariloche: Half-day tour of Bariloche’s 

scenic surroundings, including Moreno Lake, 

Angostura river and Campanario Hill. (B) 

Day 6 – To Puerto Varas: Full-day shared 

journey by coach and boat across the Lake 

District to Chile. Travel through lakes and 

mountains, past waterfalls and forests, to the 

lakeside town of Puerto Varas, with views of 

the Osorno volcano on clear days. Transfer to 

the Cabana del Lago Hotel for 1 night. (B) 

Day 7 – To Puerto Natales: Fly to Punta 

Arenas and transfer to Puerto Natales, visiting 

the Magellanic penguin colony at Otway Sound 

en route (November to March). Stay overnight 

at the Hotel CostAustralis, overlooking Last 

Hope Sound. (B, L) 

Day 8 – To Torres del Paine: Full-day tour 

Guanaco 

of Torres del Paine National Park, the most 

recognised landscape of Patagonia. This remote 

and beautiful area encompasses mountains, 

glaciers and lakes and is a habitat for guanacos, 

condors and native flightless rheas. Visit Salto 

Grande waterfall, Nordenskjold Lake, Lake 

Pehoe and Lake Grey, then continue to the 

Hotel Rio Serrano for 2 nights (Paine Cuernos 

View room). (B, L) 

Day 9 – Torres del Paine: Half-day visit to Lake 

Sarmiento for another view of the Paine massif. 


Day 10 – To El Calafate: Drive across the 

border to El Calafate in Argentina. Stay at the 

Hotel Kosten Aike for 3 nights*. (B) 

Day 11 – Perito Moreno: Full-day tour of 

the stunning Perito Moreno glacier. At 5km 

wide, it is one of the few glaciers in the world 

that is advancing and a magnificent sight. See 

the glacier from the observation platforms 

and take a cruise on the lake in front of the 

ice wall. (B) 

Day 12 – El Calafate: Day at leisure to 

stroll around town or take an optional boat 

excursion to the Upsala glacier. (B) 

Day 13 – To Ushuaia: Morning flight to 

Ushuaia, the world’s most southerly city. Stay at 

the Hotel Los Acebos for 2 nights. (B) 

Day 14 – Ushuaia: Morning cruise along the 

Beagle Channel. Afternoon visit to Tierra del 

Fuego National Park. (B) 


and transfer to the Panamericano Hotel for 1 

night. Optional evening dinner and tango show 

at Esquina Carlos Gardel. (B) 


London with British Airways*. (B) 

Day 17 – London: In the morning, arrive in 

London. (N) 

EXTENSION 

Tour + Iguaçu 


Extend your holiday with a visit to the 

magnificent Iguazú Falls, situated on the 

border of Argentina and Brazil. Explore the 

numerous cascades on both the Argentinian 

and Brazilian sides of the impressive falls. 

Day 16 – To Iguaçu: Transfer to the airport and 

fly to Iguazú. Half-day tour of the Argentinian 

side of the falls and continue to the Brazilian 

side of the park for a stay of 2 nights at the 

Orient-Express Hotel das Cataratas. (B) 

Day 17 – Iguaçu: Day at leisure to explore the 

Brazilian side of the falls from your hotel for a 

different perspective. (B) 

Day 18 – To London: Transfer to the airport 

and fly to Sao Paulo to connect with the 

British Airways* flight to London. (B) 



L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

TOUR ARgeNtiNA 

Torres del Paine, Chile 

NOTES 

Inclusions: This tour is fully escorted from 

Buenos Aires, back to Buenos Aires. Iguazú / 

Iguaçu National Park fees are not included in 

the extension. 

* El Calafate & flights: The 2 and 23 

November and 18 December departures 

include 2 nights in El Calafate and flights with 

TAM Brazilian Airlines, via Sao Paulo. 

Private Journeys: Private Journeys include a 

shared excursion in Torres del Paine on day 8, 

a day at leisure on day 9 and a shared transfer 

to El Calafate on day 10. 

Patagonia: Untouched Wilderness tour prices for departures on or between the following dates 

Code Escorted No of 19 Jan 02 Feb to 23 Feb 09 Mar 02 Nov 23 Nov 18 Dec 01 Feb to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Group Tour nights 13 09 Feb 13 13 13 13 13 13 08 Feb 14 from from 

PAT Tour 14 4,295 4,095 4,095 3,895 4,095 3,995 4,195 4,295 965 • 

PATIGU + Iguaçu 2 495 545 545 545 565 565 565 565 260 395 

Code Private No of 01 Jan to 31 Jan to 01 Apr to 01 Sep to 18 Oct to 01 Dec to • • Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 30 Jan 13 31 Mar 13 30 Apr 13 17 Oct 13 30 Nov 13 31 Dec 13 from from 

PAI Private Tour 14 4,595 4,295 4,195 4,395 4,745 4,795 • • 965 1,975 





2013 / 2014 departure dates * Nov & Dec departures are 16 Days / 13 Nights; † Christmas & New Year departure 

Out (Sat) Rtn (Mon) 

19 Jan 13 04 Feb 13 

02 Feb 13 18 Feb 13 

09 Feb 13 25 Feb 13 

British Airways flight upgrades 

Out (Sat) Rtn (Sun/Mon) 

23 Feb 13 11 Mar 13 

09 Mar 13 25 Mar 13 

02 Nov 13* 17 Nov 13 

Q BA World Traveller Plus: From £560 per person return* 

Q BA Club World: From £2,795 per person return* 

Q TAM Business Class: Prices on request 

Out (Sat) Rtn (Sun/Mon) 

23 Nov 13* 08 Dec 13 

18 Dec 13* † 02 Jan 14 


Out (Sat) Rtn (Mon) 

01 Feb 14 17 Feb 14 

08 Feb 14 24 Feb 14 


Aberdeen • Edinburgh • Glasgow • Manchester • Newcastle • Belfast 


ARgeNtiNA TOUR 

STANDARD TOUR 

HIGHLIGHTS 

OF ARGENTINA 

Escorted Group Tour or Private Journey • 13 Days / 10 Nights † from £2,695 † 

C H I L E 

Salta 

Córdoba 


Mendoza 

Buenos Aires ✈ 

U R U G U AY 

B R A Z I L 

Iguazú Falls 


Good 4-star hotels throughout 

Visit colourful La Boca & Recoleta cemetery 

Explore the Perito Moreno glacier walkways 

Discover Patagonia wildlife & tropical Iguazú Falls 

Pacific 

Ocean 


Peninsula 

Valdes 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

Périto 

Moreno 

El Cafalate 

Patagonia 

Falkland 

Islands 

Ushuaia 

This tour reveals the distinctive highlights of 

Argentina, a vast country with wild and beautiful 

landscapes and strong European influences. Start 

in the elegant city of Buenos Aires, travel south 

to the vast expanses of Patagonia to discover 

its varied wildlife and spectacular glaciers, and 

finish in the country’s sub-tropical north with a 

visit to the thunderous Iguazú Falls. 

THE JOURNEY 


with British Airways*. (N) 


to the Hotel Elevage for 3 nights. (N) 

Day 3 – Buenos Aires: Morning tour of Buenos 

Aires, including the colourful La Boca district and 

Recoleta cemetery, where Eva Peron is buried. 

Optional evening dinner and tango show. (B) 

Day 4 – Buenos Aires: Day at leisure or an 

optional visit to an estancia in the Pampas or 

Colonia in Uruguay. (B) 

Day 5 – To Puerto Madryn † : Fly to Trelew and 

visit Punta Tombo, home to the world’s largest 

colony of Magellanic penguins. Continue to 

Puerto Madryn and stay at Hotel Piren for 2 

nights (Premium room). (B) 

Day 6 – Peninsula Valdés † : Full-day tour of 

Peninsula Valdés, a habitat for southern right 

whales (August to November), sea lions, 

elephant seals, guanacos, rheas and numerous 

seabirds. (B) 

Day 7 – To El Calafate: Morning flight to El 

Calafate and transfer to the Hotel Kosten Aike 


Day 8 – Perito Moreno: Full-day visit to the 

imposing blue Perito Moreno glacier, 5km 

wide. (B) 

Day 9 – El Calafate: Day at leisure or optional 

boat trip on Lake Argentino to the Upsala 

glacier. (B) 

National Congress, Buenos Aires 

Day 10 – To Iguazú Falls: Fly to Iguazú, via 

Buenos Aires, and stay for 2 nights at the 

Amerian Portal del Iguazú Hotel, located 

where the Iguazú and Parana rivers meet 

(upgrade to River View room from £35 per 

person). (B) 

Day 11 – Iguazú: Morning tour of the 

Argentinian side of the falls, including the 

Devil’s Throat. In the afternoon, visit the 

Brazilian side. (B) 

Day 12 – To London: Fly to Sao Paulo and on 

to London with British Airways*. (B) 


EXTENSIONS 

Tour + Estancia 


End your tour with a stay on a traditional 

ranch in the Pampas. Estancia El Ombu makes 

an ideal contrast to cosmopolitan Buenos 

Aires and offers relaxing stays in a family 

home atmosphere. 

Day 12 – To Buenos Aires & the Pampas: Fly 

to Buenos Aires and transfer to Estancia El 

Ombu in the countryside for 2 nights. (B, D) 

Day 13 – The Pampas: Explore the Argentinian 

plains on horseback or on foot, enjoy superb 

asados (barbecues), take an optional visit to the 

gaucho town of San Antonio de Areco or just 

relax in the grounds of the estancia. (B, L, D) 


for an afternoon flight to London with British 

Airways. (B) 

Day 15 – London: Early morning arrival. (N) 

Tour + Salta 


Set in the heart of Argentina’s north-west, 

Salta is possibly the country’s most attractive 

colonial city, with traditional culture and 

beautiful surrounding scenery of rocky 

mountains, canyons and indigenous villages. 

Day 12 – To Salta: Fly to Salta and transfer to 

El Lagar, an old colonial-style mansion in the 

heart of town. Stay for 3 nights. (B) 

Day 13 – Salta: Morning city tour, including 

the colonial centre and the splendid High 

Mountain Archaeological Museum displaying 

the Inca children mummies. (B) 

Day 14 – Salta: At leisure or take optional 

excursions to the pre-Columbian villages 

of Cachi and Molinos, the striking Hill of 

the Seven Colours or take the Train to the 

Clouds. (B) 


and stay overnight at the Elevage Hotel. (B) 


London with British Airways.* (B) 


Tour + Mendoza 


Set in the foothills of the snow-capped 

Andes, Mendoza is a lively city surrounded 

by prestigious wineries. Discover its shaded 

boulevards and beautiful parks and plazas 

with opportunities to sample premium wines. 

Day 12 – To Mendoza: Fly to Mendoza and 

transfer to the centrally located Huentala 

Hotel for 2 nights. (B) 

Day 13 – Mendoza: Morning tour of the city. 

Afternoon at leisure or an optional tour to 

nearby winery estates. (B) 


and transfer to the Elevage Hotel for 1 night. 

(B) 



Day 16 – London: Morning arrival. (N)

TOUR ARgeNtiNA 

Perito Moreno Glacier 



flights with TAM Brazilian Airlines via Sao Paulo. 

Supplements for British Airways apply. Prices 

are not valid for stays during Easter, Christmas 

and New Year. 

NOTES 

Accessibility: This tour is escorted by an 

experienced local guide in each destination. 

Park fees: National park fees are not included. 

* Flights: The 10 November departure is 

based on flights with TAM Brazilian Airlines, via 

Sao Paulo. 

† Puerto Madryn & Peninsula Valdés: The 

3 February 2013 and 2 February 2014 

departures are 11 Days / 8 Nights and do not 

include a visit to Puerto Madryn or Peninsula 

Valdes. 

Private Journeys: Departures between 18 

October and 31 December are based on 

highlights of Argentina tour prices for departures on or between the following dates 

Code Escorted No of 03 Feb 13 Oct 10 Nov 02 Feb • • • Single Supp Sole Supp 

Group Tour nights 13 13 13 14 from from 

HOA Tour 10 2,695 3,095 3,195 2,795 • • • 595 • 

HOAEST + Estancia 2 645 685 685 725 • • • 95 295 

HOAMDZ + Mendoza 3 845 865 865 895 • • • 195 345 

HOASLA + Salta 4 745 765 765 795 • • • 150 295 

Code Private No of 11 Jan to 01 Feb to 01 Apr to 01 May to 01 Sep to 18 Oct to 15 Dec to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 31 Jan 13 31 Mar 13 30 Apr 13 31 Aug 13 17 Oct 13 14 Dec 13 31 Dec 13 from from 

HAI Private tour 10 3,695 3,495 3,445 3,645 3,545 3,595 3,645 725 1,545 





2013 / 2014 departure dates † Feb departures are 11 Days / 8 Nights 

Out (Sun) Rtn (Wed) 

3 Feb 13 † 13 Feb 13 


Out (Sun) Rtn (Fri) 

13 Oct 13 25 Oct 13 




Out (Sun) Rtn (Fri) 

10 Nov 13 22 Nov 13 


Out (Sun) Rtn (Wed) 

2 Feb 14 † 12 Feb 14 


Aberdeen • Edinburgh • Glasgow • Manchester • Newcastle • Belfast 


ARgeNtiNA TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL 

ARGENTINA 

TAILOR-MADE 

C H I L E 

Salta 

Córdoba 


Mendoza 

Buenos Aires 

✈ 

U R U G U AY 

B R A Z I L 

Iguazú Falls 

Argentina is a diverse country of stunning natural beauty, from tropical rainforests and thundering 

waterfalls to Patagonia, a great wilderness with immense glaciers seemingly stretching to the end of 

the world. Its vast territory encompasses high desert plateaux and multicoloured canyons, pristine 

lakes, flat grassy plains and snow-capped mountain ranges. Southern right whales, sea lions and 

Magellanic penguins abound at Peninsula Valdés, and the pristine wetlands of the north-east are a 

birdwatcher’s paradise. Visitors can explore Jesuit remains, pre-Inca ruins and colonial towns or 

discover traditional cattle ranches and stylish cities. Argentina’s passionate people and superb food 

and wine add to the appeal of this alluring country. 

Pacific 

Ocean 


Bariloche 

Peninsula 

Valdes 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

Périto 

Moreno 

El Cafalate 

Patagonia 

Falkland 

Islands 

Ushuaia 

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Buenos Aires 

• Grand avenues & opulent architecture 

• Bustling cultural life & history 

The sophisticated and energetic capital 

combines European heritage with Latin 

charms and is one of the world’s most 

captivating cities. Marvel at the grand Colon 

Theatre and the government’s pink palace, 

the Casa Rosada, visit the exclusive Recoleta 

neighbourhood to see its opulent belle 

epoque architecture and cemetery, where Eva 

Peron is buried, and stroll among the colourful 

houses of La Boca. Add a visit to the unrivalled 

collection of the Latin American Art Museum 

or the intriguing underground tunnels of El 

Zanjon. Stays of 3 nights are recommended 

to be able to wander around the wide 

boulevards and catch the city at its best. 

Congress Square, Buenos Aires 


Tango 

Synonymous with the capital, this nostalgic, 

passionate dance emerged from the depths 

of the suburbs and became world famous. 

Tango can be enjoyed in many forms from 

classes in elegant ballrooms to professional 

shows like the memorable Esquina Carlos 

Gardel and the more intimate Tango Rojo, or 

local milongas, the Porteños’ favourite venues 

for dancing. 

Wine & dine 

Buenos Aires offers world-class dining and 

many fine restaurants take the Argentinian 

tradition of a parrilla (grill) to gourmet heights. 

Sample premium wines from the country with 

a private sommelier at Cava del Querandi in 

historic San Telmo and follow with a superb 

sizzling steak in a refined setting at the 

waterfront of the redeveloped Puerto Madero 

docklands or in chic Palermo. 

The Pampas 

The fertile plains of the Pampas stretch around 

the city and are home to legendary gauchos 

(local cowboys). Day trips to an estancia can 

be arranged to enjoy a delicious Argentinian 

barbecue or see gauchos display their fabled 

skills. Longer stays offer opportunities to 

explore the plains on horseback, watch or play 

polo, witness spectacular sunsets or just relax 

in the beautiful surroundings.

TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL ARgeNtiNA 

The Lake District 

• Forest-clad mountains & lakes 

• Boat trips & walks 

• Idyllic waterfront retreats 

The Lake District is a beautiful region of 

pristine forests, deep-blue lakes, rivers and 

snow-capped mountains that offers a wide 

range of outdoor activities such as fishing, 

kayaking, gentler walks or hikes. The Alpinestyle 

lakeside town of Bariloche is the main 

centre for exploring the parks and a starting 

point for stunning boat trips deep through the 

lakes all the way to Chile. To the north there 

is a scenic route through seven different lakes, 

and in the south an old Patagonian train runs 

from the pioneer town of Esquel. 

Relaxing stays to enjoy the fresh air and 

stunning scenery can be arranged at a number 

of idyllic retreats or at an authentic estancia 

near San Martin de los Andes. 

Lake Nahuel Huapi 

Patagonia 

• Great wilderness 

• Stunning nature experience 

Patagonia encompasses endless wild and 

windswept expanses, towering mountains and 

giant glaciers that sweep down to turquoise 

lakes. Guanacos, condors and rheas can 

be spotted in this barren landscape, while 

blooming lenga forests and notro bushes add 

a splash of crimson in autumn. The Andes 

form the spine of this vast and desolate region 

that stretches to the bottom of the continent 

and the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego. The 

striking granite massif of Mount Fitzroy rises 

near El Chalten and provides excellent hiking 

opportunities in astonishing surroundings. At 

Peninsula Valdés, rich marine life abounds. 

Mount Fitzroy 


Wildlife of Peninsula Valdés 

Here rheas, vizcachas and armadillos roam 

the wild steppes, while sea lions, elephant 

seals, orcas and seabirds inhabit the coastline 

and shallow waters. Magellanic penguins can 

be seen in big colonies at San Lorenzo and 

Punta Tombo, and southern right whales are 

spotted between August and November. Stay 

in the town of Puerto Madryn or on the 

peninsula itself. 

Glaciers of Patagonia 

Near El Calafate, the immense blue wall of 

the advancing Perito Moreno glacier provides 

an awe-inspiring spectacle of ever changing 

shades and thunderous breaking ice. Hike the 

sculpted surface, take in astonishing views from 

panoramic walkways or sail in front of the 

towering wall. Boat trips past drifting icebergs 

can also be arranged to the breathtaking 

Upsala and Onelli glaciers. 

Tierra del Fuego 

At the ‘end of the world’ and separated from 

the mainland by the Straits of Magellan lies 

Tierra del Fuego (land of fire). The remote 

southerly city of Ushuaia, a gateway to 

Antarctica is set against a jagged mountainous 

backdrop. Cruise along the Beagle Channel, 

learn about the island’s indigenous inhabitants 

or hike in serene surroundings past lakes and 

lenga forests.


Iguazú Falls 

• Thunderous Devil’s Throat 

• Speed boat to foot of the falls 

• Rainforest surroundings 

The Iguazú Falls, one of the world’s most 

spectacular natural wonders, is located on the 

border of Argentina and Brazil. The plunging 

waters of the Iguazú river burst into 275 

separate cataracts through the lush vegetation 

in a dramatic display. The majority of the falls 

lie on the Argentinian side, where several 

walkways allow visitors to approach the 

thundering masses from above and below. An 

eco train provides easy access to the Devil’s 

Throat, the highest and most spectacular of the 

falls. The panoramic views from the Brazilian 

side reveal the full scale of this extraordinary 

sight and exhilarating boat trips on the river 

below get even closer to the base of the 

tumbling water. 

Salta & the north-west 

• Picturesque colonial towns 

• Striking scenery 

Iguazú Falls 

Salta province 

Once part of the Inca empire, Argentina’s 

north-west is a region of picturesque colonial 

towns, striking natural scenery and deeprooted 

traditions. Stretching east from the 

Chilean and Bolivian borders, the high altiplano 

or puna gives way to arid foothills dotted 

with giant cacti, adobe villages and rugged 

canyons. The city of Salta has beautifully 

preserved colonial architecture and splendid 

museums. It is a starting point for the Train to 

the Clouds, a spectacular narrow gauge journey 

through tunnels, bridges and viaducts into the 

barren high plateau, as well as scenic trips to 

shimmering white salt flats or along 

the valleys. 


Hill of Seven Colours & around 

North of Salta, the barren hillsides of 

the Humahuaca gorge reveal a stunning 

kaleidoscope of red, orange, green and 

brown-coloured rocks rivalled only by the 

multi-layered cliffs of the Hill of Seven Colours 

at Purmamarca. Trips along this ancient trade 

route can be combined with a visit to pre- 

Columbian ruins, the salt flat stretches at 

Salinas Grandes or fascinating little churches. 

Calchaquí valley 

Featuring scenic canyons and attractive colonial 

towns, this area can be visited on a circular 

route that passes through the Arrows canyon 

with spectacular granite spires and past the 

impressive cliffs and rock formations of Las 

Conchas gorge. Blessed with year round 

sunshine, the delightful town of Cafayate is 

home to high altitude vineyards and excellent 

wine estates. 

Andean villages 

Once settled by the Incas, the culture of the 

north-west is reminiscent of Peru and Bolivia. 

Amid the arid Andean hills, little oases with 

traditional adobe villages exist, where locals still 

pay tribute to the earth goddess Pachamama. 

Purmamarca to the north has cream coloured 

adobe houses, while in the south the cobbled 

streets of Cachi and Molinos have changed 

little since colonial times.



Boutique Argentina 


This journey combines some of the most 

fascinating parts of the country, while 

staying in carefully selected small hotels 

that capture the spirit of the destination. 

Mendoza & the winelands 

• Fine food & wine-tasting 

• Wine estate retreats 

A land of ‘sun and good wine’, Mendoza is 

spectacularly set in the foothills of the Andes 

and is Argentina’s main wine producing region. 

Visit this stylish city, famous for its fine food, 

tree-lined avenues and delightful plazas and 

sample some of the country’s premium wines. 

Take a tour of the bodegas (local wineries), 

where rows of vines stretch out to distant 

snow-capped mountains or alternatively relax 

in the beautiful surroundings of one of the 

numerous wine estates in the region (see page 

60 for hotel suggestions). 

Argentina’s north-east 

• Pristine wetlands 

• Jesuit ruins 

Vineyard, Mendoza 

Esteros del Iberá are the second largest 

wetlands in South America and home to 

abundant and varied wildlife. The pristine 

lakes, streams and floating islands of this 

nature reserve can be explored from an ecoranch 

(see page 61), accessed via the city of 

Posadas. Stays are inclusive of boat trips and 

nature walks with opportunities to observe 

anacondas, capybaras, caimans, freshwater 

otters, howler monkeys and more than 350 

bird species. It is possible to combine with a 

visit to the Jesuit missions at San Ignacio and 

Iguazú Falls. 

Days 1-4 – To Buenos Aires: Fly to Buenos 

Aires and stay for 3 nights at Legado Mitico 

in the fashionable Palermo neighbourhood. 

Take a tour of this vibrant city. (B) 

Days 5-6 – To Iguazú: Early flight to the 

sub-tropical north and Iguazú Falls. Discover 

the falls and the jungle surrounding the 

Posada Puerto Bemberg hotel. (B) 

Days 7-8 – To El Calafate: Fly to El Calafate, 

via Buenos Aires. Transfer to Los Sauces and 

explore the stunning Perito Moreno glacier 

with a cruise in front of the glacier wall. (B) 

Days 9-11 To Bariloche / Mendoza: Fly to 

Bariloche to relax in the surroundings of 

stunning lakes and mountains at Los Juncos 

hotel. Alternatively, fly to Mendoza to spend 

days at leisure among beautiful wine estates 

(see page 60). (B) 

Days 12-14 – To London: Return to Buenos 

Aires for a night before flying to London. 




Secrets of the North-West 


Tour the rugged landscapes of the northwest, 

discovering colourful hills, dramatic 

gorges, colonial towns, adobe villages and 

traditional pre-Columbian culture. 

Days 1-2 – To Salta: Fly to Salta (see page 61 

for hotels) and explore this beautiful city. (B) 

Day 3 – To Purmamarca: Travel north to the 

high altiplano and the Salinas Grandes salt 

flats. Stay overnight at Purmamarca and see 

the stunning Hill of the Seven Colours. (B) 

Day 4 – To Humahuaca & Salta: Visit the 

pre-Hispanic treasures of Tilcara and admire 

the multicoloured landscape of Humahuaca 

gorge before returning to Salta. (B) 

Days 5-6 – To Cafayate: Head south through 

rugged canyons, high summits and giant 

cacti deserts to the colonial villages of Cachi 

and Molinos. Stay overnight or continue to 

Cafayate with excellent wine estates. (B) 

Day 7 – To Salta: Travel back to Salta and 

fly to Buenos Aires or elsewhere. (B) 




Caiman, Esteros del Iberá


Across the Andes 

• Scenic crossings by land or boat 

Running along the length of both Argentina 

and Chile, the majestic Andes create a natural 

divide between the two countries that allows 

for easy country combinations by air, land 

or boat. The Chilean capital of Santiago can 

be reached on a full day trip by comfortable 

public bus or car from the wine city of 

Mendoza. The scenic lake crossing from 

Bariloche to Puerto Varas offers an amazing 

change of scenery, while a journey through 

the wild expanses of Patagonia links the 

iconic Torres del Paine with El Calafate and 

the glaciers of Argentina. It is also possible 

to arrange a cruise past ice fields and fjords, 

across the Straight of Magellan to Punta 

Arenas in Chile, as well trips to the Atacama 

desert via the Altiplano in the north. 

Andes crossing between Mendoza and Santiago de Chile 

Estancias 

• Working ranches and relaxing estates 

Estancia, La Bamba de Areco 

Traditional estancias form an integral part of 

Argentina’s history and culture. Ranging from 

working cattle ranches to elegant country 

estates, these properties offer relaxing stays 

and a first-hand insight into gaucho’s life and 

rural traditions. Visitors are often welcomed 

by the estancia’s owners, often descendants 

of the original pioneers. Lying off the beaten 

path, these farming estates are dotted 

throughout the countryside from the Pampas 

region around Buenos Aires, to the foothills 

of the Andes in the Lake District and the 

further reaches of Patagonia. The province of 

Cordoba has a number of estancias (see page 

61) that provide opportunities for exploring 

the plains and hills on foot or horseback. 


Gauchos 

The gaucho, a resilient local cowboy, is an 

iconic figure in Argentina living through legends, 

history and music. Modern day gauchos are 

expert horsemen, who still wear high leather 

boots, wide bombacha trousers and woollen 

ponchos, and raise their sheep and cattle on 

working estancias. Watch a display of their 

traditional skills or observe them at work. 

Country life & traditions 

The estancias are an ideal place to experience 

the warm Argentinian hospitality and peaceful 

country life. Sample fresh home cooked food 

and succulent meats roasted over an open 

fire and try the local mate tea. Explore nearby 

towns, listen to traditional folk music and 

take leisurely walks to observe birds in the 

surrounding grounds. 

Horse rides 

Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and spectacular 

sunsets on horseback, perhaps helping local 

gauchos drive cattle or sheep, or simply riding 

through hills and vast open plains. Some 

estancias offer guests the opportunity to try 

their hand at a polo game, take a tailor-made 

lesson or just sit back and watch this popular 

Argentinian sport.

TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL URUgUAY 

URUGUAY 

TAILOR-MADE 

ARGENTINA 

BRAZIL 

SOUTH 

AMERIC A 

URUGUAY 

Uruguay is just a short ferry ride across the river Plate from Buenos Aires and is often 

combined with a trip to Argentina. Despite its relatively small size, this peaceful country can 

offer a diverse range of experiences. Coastal nature reserves and wetlands can be found beyond 

the beautiful sandy beaches and exclusive resorts, popular during the summer months. The 

capital, Montevideo, is the cultural heartland of the country, while historic Colonia is among the 

most delightful colonial towns. The interior is home to grassy plains and cattle ranches, as well 

as vineyards producing excellent local wines. 

Colonia 

Montevideo 

Jose Ignacio 

Punta del Este 

ATLANTIC 

OCEAN 

Colonia del Sacramento 

Colonia 

• Colonial charm & river sunsets 

Uruguay’s oldest city and a Unesco world 

heritage site, Colonial del Sacramento is 

less than an hour from Buenos Aires by 

ferry. Settled by the Portuguese and twice 

conquered by the Spanish, this picturesque 

riverside town has remarkably well-preserved 

colonial houses and cobbled streets. Day trips 

or overnight stays can be arranged to explore 

the historic centre. 

Montevideo 

• Relaxed city & superb food 

Montevideo 

The vibrant capital city has an old historic 

centre and a waterfront promenade along the 

river Plate. Visit the famous old wrought-iron 

port market, offering delicious steaks at one of 

its grill stalls or restaurants, before browsing the 

little shops selling antiques, books and crafts. In 

the evening listen to traditional live music, such 

as tango, and sample fine local wines. 

Coastal resorts 

• Sandy beaches & chic retreats 

East of Montevideo, the Atlantic coastline 

offers miles of sandy beaches, dunes, nature 

reserves and coastal resorts. Glamorous 

Punta del Este has a glitzy nightlife, while 

the former fishing village of Jose Ignacio, is 

a relaxed and up-and-coming retreat 

surrounded by lagoons. Accommodation 

ranges from small boutique properties to 

exclusive luxury resorts. 

Uruguay’s interior 

• Wild landscapes & working ranches 

Playa vik, Jose Ignacio 

Finca Piedra 

Inland from the coast, the less explored 

country interior consists of rolling plains and 

forested hills. Here, the tranquil rural charms 

can be experienced with a stay at a historic 

working ranch, where Uruguayan gauchos ride 

horses and heard the cattle. Native forests, 

rivers and numerous lagoons offer excellent 

birdwatching opportunities. 


Buenos Aires & Uruguay 


Combine a visit to elegant and vibrant 

Buenos Aires with an exploration of the 

highlights of Uruguay, including the historic 

town of Colonia, the capital Montevideo 

and the former fishing village of Jose 

Ignacio, now a chic bohemian retreat. 

Day 1 – To Buenos Aires: Fly to Buenos 

Aires via Madrid. Transfer to Intersur / 

Hotel Mio for 3 nights. (B) 

Days 2-3 – Buenos Aires: Take a halfday 

city tour and enjoy time at leisure to 

further explore the city or take an optional 

excursion. (B) 

Day 4 – To Colonia del Sacramento: Take a 

ferry ride across the Plate river to Colonia 

in Uruguay. Afternoon city tour and stay at 

Posada Plaza Mayor / Sheraton. (B) 

Day 5 – To Montevideo: Transfer by road 

to Montevideo for a 2-night stay at Cala 

di Volpe / Belmont House. Afternoon at 

leisure or optional visit to Bouza winery. (B) 

Day 6 – Montevideo: Morning city tour. (B) 

Day 7 – To Jose Ignacio: Transfer to Jose 

Ignacio via Punta del Este and visit the 

house of artist Carlos Paez Vilaro at Punta 

Ballena. Stay 3-nights at La Posada del Faro 

/ Casa Suaya. (B) 

Days 8-9 – Jose Ignacio: At leisure. (B) 

Day 10 – To London: Transfer to Montevideo 

and fly to London via Madrid. (B) 


It is possible to extend your journey in Argentina 

further before continuing to Uruguay. 


Low season from: £2,795 (Superior) / 

£3,395 (Luxury) 

High season from: £3,095 (Superior) / 

£3,695 (Luxury)


ARGENTINA 

HOTELS 

Alvear Palace, Buenos Aires 

The Alvear Palace, one of the city’s most de 

luxe hotel, is situated in the refined Recoleta 

district. The 210 guestrooms are luxuriously 

furnished and decorated with antiques. 

Facilities include a swimming pool and wellequipped 

spa and wellness area. The French 

restaurant, La Bourgogne, is regarded by many 

as the best in Buenos Aires. 

Boutique Hotels, Buenos Aires 

Buenos Aires is home to an increasing number 

of luxury boutique hotels, hidden behind 

neoclassical facades of former stately houses. 

Located in prestigious Recoleta or bohemian 

Palermo, these elegant retreats offer stylish 

rooms and a sophisticated ambience. Cox & 

Kings recommends Legado Mitico, Casa Sur 

and Nuss. 

Sofitel, Buenos Aires 

A former art deco landmark building dating 

from 1929, the Sofitel is located on the elegant 

Arroyo Street surrounded by boutiques and art 

galleries. The hotel’s interior combines French 

flair with Argentinian elegance and features an 

indoor swimming pool, a renowned French- 

Mediterranean restaurant and a traditional 

piano bar serving fine Argentinian wines. 

Los Sauces Casas Patagonicas, 

El Calafate 

Los Sauces is a luxury boutique hotel set 

among 10 hectares of landscaped gardens 

on the edge of El Calafate. Inspired by the 

traditional Patagonian estancias, the hotel 

comprises 38 sumptuous suites in five separate 

guesthouses. There is a beautiful spa and a 

gourmet restaurant serving regional cuisine. 

Los Notros, Perito Moreno 

The stunning Los Notros lodge is the only 

hotel located within the Los Glaciares 

National Park and all rooms have views of the 

spectacular Perito Moreno glacier. There is a 

comfortable top floor lounge and an excellent 

restaurant with glacier views. Los Notros offers 

excursions to the glacier and its awe-inspiring 

surrounding landscapes. 

Eolo, near El Calafate 

Eolo is stunningly set in a remote valley 

between El Calafate and the national park. 

The luxurious and stylish lodge is reminiscent 

of a traditional Patagonian estancia and has 17 

guestrooms with magnificent views of Lake 

Argentino, the steppe and the mountains. There 

is a restaurant and lounge with panoramic 

views, a small indoor pool and sauna. 

Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Bariloche 

Set on a hill with magnificent views of the lakes, 

mountains and forests of Nahuel Huapi National 

Park, Llao Llao is a de luxe hotel, built in the style 

of a Canadian lodge, with 214 rooms and suites. 

There is a spa, heated pool and an 18-hole golf 

course, while activities available include horse 

riding, fly-fishing, biking and birdwatching. 

Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa, Ushuaia 

Los Cauquenes is set on the shores of the 

Beagle Channel, just outside the town of Ushuaia. 

Built with stone and lenga wood, the hotel 

features 54 stylish guestrooms, a relaxing spa 

and an indoor and outdoor pool from which 

stunning views of the surrounding mountains and 

the southern seas can be enjoyed. 

Cavas Wine Lodge, Mendoza 

Cavas Wine Lodge is situated on a private 

24-hectare valley among prestigious wine 

estates and benefits from wonderful views 

towards the Andes. Each of the 14 detached 

guestrooms features a private deck, plunge 

pool and rooftop terrace with a fireplace. 

Guests can dine alfresco in the vineyards.


ARGENTINA 

HOTELS 

Sheraton Iguazú Resort & Spa, Iguazú 

The 5-star Sheraton Iguazú is the only hotel 

located inside the Iguazú National Park on the 

Argentinian side of the falls. Some rooms offer 

a private balcony and a view of the spectacular 

waterfalls, while others overlook the tropical 

surroundings. Facilities include a restaurant with 

panoramic views, an outdoor swimming pool 

and spa. 

Rincon del Socorro, Esteros del Iberá 

Estancia Rincon del Socorro is a former cattle 

ranch and a conservation project on the edge 

of the Iberá wetlands. The eco-hotel has kept 

its colonial ambience and offers three cottages, 

six guestrooms, a barbecue house, swimming 

pool and vegetable garden. Nandu (rhea) and 

capybara roam freely around the grounds of 

the property. 

Posada Puerto Bemberg, near Iguazú 

Posada Puerto Bemberg is a rustic yet 

luxurious retreat set on a rainforest reserve, 

30km from Iguazú. There are 14 spacious 

rooms with private terraces, a 2,500-volume 

library, pool, vegetable garden and wine cellar. 

Guests can take optional nature walks and boat 

trips along the Paraná’s tributaries, and observe 

numerous birds from the hotel’s watchtower. 

Manantial del Silencio, Purmamarca 

Located on the edge of the small village 

of Purmamarca, Manantial del Silencio has 

stunning views of the Hill of the Seven 

Colours. The white colonial building features 

19 rooms, a restaurant, bar and outdoor pool. 

Activities include hikes in the surrounding 

countryside, tours to the salt flats, and visits to 

nearby villages. 

Legado Mitico, Salta 

Legado Mitico is a small luxurious hotel 

converted from an old mansion, a few blocks 

from the town’s main square. Inspired by 

regional culture and history, each of the 11 

rooms, named after a charismatic local figure, is 

decorated with antiques and handicrafts. There 

is a lovely courtyard, roof terrace and lounge 

with a fireplace. 

Patios de Cafayate, Cafayate 

Patios de Cafayate is located in the spectacular 

Calchaquí valley of Argentina’s north-west. 

Built around the manor house of an old winery 

estate, the hotel has preserved the original 

architecture of courtyards and fountains, and 

features 27 luxurious guestrooms. There is a 

swimming pool and wine spa offering a range 

of treatments. 

Estancia El Colibri, near Cordoba 

El Colibri is a luxury estancia set in rolling 

countryside near Cordoba. The large suites 

are decorated with traditional touches and 

there is a fully equipped spa, an outdoor pool, 

lovely gardens with panoramic views, and an 

excellent restaurant. A range of activities is 

offered to explore this beautiful region. 

Estancia Los Potreros, near Cordoba 

A working family-run cattle farm in the high 

sierras of Cordoba, Los Potreros has six 

individually furnished rooms, while, in the 

dining room, delicious home-cooked meals are 

served accompanied with local wines. Horse 

riding, birdwatching, walks, picnics and polo 

games are available. 

Estancia La Bamba de Areco, the Pampas 

La Bamba is set within its own parkland, close 

to the gaucho town of San Antonio de Areco. 

Dating back to 1830 and recently renovated, 

the 12-room estancia combines its former 

colonial elegance with refined contemporary 

comfort. Guests can explore the flat plains on 

horseback or foot, or relax by the pool.

ARgeNtiNA & BRAZil TOUR 

SUPERIOR TOUR 

WONDERS OF 

THE NEW WORLD 


Pacific 

Ocean 

P E R U 

C H I L E 

B O L I V I A 


Buenos Aires 



Iguaçu 

Falls 

U R U G U AY 

B R A Z II L 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

SOUTH 

AMERIC A 


Stay in luxury inside the park and see the Iguaçu Falls at dawn or sunset 

Visit colourful Caminito & Recoleta cemetery 

Taste the carioca atmosphere on the beach in Rio de Janeiro 

PRE-TOURS & 

EXTENSIONS 

Santiago & Mendoza + Tour 


This pre-tour combines a visit to the 

cosmopolitan city of Santiago with Argentina’s 

wine capital of Mendoza, an attractive city of 

parks and avenues. Both cities sit at the foot 

of the Andes, either side of some of South 

America’s highest peaks. 

Offering an outstanding introduction to 

Argentina and Brazil, this journey combines 

the elegant and passionate Buenos Aires with 

the exotic and flamboyant Rio de Janeiro. The 

tour also visits the magnificent waterfalls of 

Iguazú – shrouded in their own mist, they 

thunder amid tropical jungle and stretch for 

kilometres along the border. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To Buenos Aires: Evening flight to 

Buenos Aires with British Airways*. (N) 


to the Hotel Intersur Recoleta for 3 nights. (N) 

Day 3 – Buenos Aires: Half-day tour of Buenos 

Aires, including the Recoleta cemetery, where 

Eva Peron is buried, and La Boca district, 

birthplace of the tango. (B) 

Day 4 – Buenos Aires: At leisure or optional 

full-day trip to an estancia in the Pampas 

countryside. (B) 

Day 5 – To Iguazú / Iguaçu: Fly to the Iguazú 

Falls. Visit the Argentinian side of the park, 

including the Devil’s Throat, before crossing 

into Brazil. Stay for 2 nights at the colonial style 

Orient-Express Hotel das Cataratas with a 

privileged location just a few steps from the 

falls. (B) 

Hotel das Cataratas, Iguaçu Falls 

Day 6 – Iguaçu: Day at leisure to explore the 

Brazilian side of the park at your own pace 

or take optional walks in the surrounding 

rainforest. You may take the opportunity to 

experience the magnificent falls at dawn 

or sunset when the park is closed to other 

visitors. (B) 

Day 7 – To Rio de Janeiro: Fly to Rio and 

transfer to the Porto Bay Rio Internacional or 

the Windsor Excelsior (Superior Partial Ocean 

View room) for 3 nights † . (B) 

Day 8 – Rio de Janeiro: Morning visit to the 

Corcovado mountain, site of the statue of 

Christ the Redeemer overlooking Rio. Stop at 

a typical beach juice bar to taste fresh tropical 

juices and get a glimpse into the carioca’s (local 

residents’) way of life. In the afternoon, visit 

Sugar Loaf mountain by cable car. (B) 

Day 9 – Rio de Janeiro: Day at leisure. 

Optional excursions include the Tijuca 

rainforest, a visit to the botanical gardens and a 

tour of Rio’s social projects. (B) 

Day 10 – To London: At leisure (use of a 

day room at Porto Bay / Windsor Excelsior 

from £125 per person). Evening transfer to 

the airport for a direct flight to London with 

British Airways*. (B) 

Day 11 – London: Early afternoon arrival. (N) 

Day 1 – To Santiago: Evening flight to Santiago, 

via Madrid, with British Airways / Iberia*. (N) 

Day 2 – Santiago: Morning arrival. Transfer to 

the Plaza San Francisco Hotel for 2 nights. (N) 

Day 3 – Santiago: Morning tour of the city, 

including the historic centre and San Cristobal 

Hill. (B) 

Day 4 – To Mendoza: Fly to Mendoza ‡ Stay 2 

nights at the Mendoza Park Hyatt. (B) 

Day 5 – Mendoza: Morning city tour. 

Afternoon visit to the surrounding wineries. (B) 

Day 6 – To Buenos Aires: Afternoon flight 

to Buenos Aires and transfer to the Intersur 

Recoleta to join the group. (B) 

Patagonia + Tour 


This pre-tour visits one of the most striking 

highlights of Patagonia, offering a magnificent 

glacier experience and a glimpse into the 

desolate beauty of this remote region. 

Clients booking this extension will be joining 

the Splendours of South America group at 

El Calafate. 

Day 1 – To Buenos Aires: Overnight flight to 

Buenos Aires with British Airways*. (N) 


to the Intersur Recoleta for 1 night. (N) 

Day 3 – To El Calafate: Fly to El Calafate in 

Patagonia and stay 2 nights at the Kosten Aike 

Hotel. (B) 

Day 4 – Perito Moreno: Full-day visit to 

Perito Moreno. Enjoy stunning views of this 

spectacular glacier and take an optional boat 

trip in front of the ice wall. (B) 


to join the rest of the group. (B) 

Tour + Amazon 

Please refer to page 75 for further details and 

inquire for prices.

TOUR ARgeNtiNA & BRAZil 


Tour + Buzios 


Entry fees at the Iguazú and Iguaçu national 

parks are not included. 

Mendoza instead of flying. Please inquire for 

details and prices. 

The charming beach resort of Buzios, located 

approximately two and a half hours from 

Rio de Janeiro, has numerous sandy beaches 

with crystal clear waters, chic shops and 

first class restaurants – a fine place to relax 

after your tour. 

Day 10 – To Buzios: Drive to Buzios and stay 

4 nights § at the Pousada Abracadabra (Garden 

View room). (B) 

Days 11-13 – Buzios: At leisure or optional 

excursions, including a schooner trip. (B) 

Day 14 – To London: Drive to Rio de Janeiro 

and fly to London with British Airways.* (B) 


London. (N) 

Lake District + Tour 


The charming town of Bariloche in Argentina 

is an excellent base from which to explore 

Nahuel Huapi National Park and the beautiful 

scenery of Argentina’s Lake District. This 

option includes 1 night in Buenos Aires on 

arrival and 2 nights at the Hotel Edelwiess in 

Bariloche. 



NOTES 

Inclusions: This tour is escorted by an 


* Flights: The 24 January 2013 and all group 

and private tour departures from 15 October 

to 31 January 2014 are based on flying with 

TAM Brazilian Airlines. Supplements for British 

Airways flights apply. 

† Rio de Janeiro: The 7 February 2013 and 20 

February 2014 depatures include 3 days / 2 

nights in Rio due to Champion’s Parade. If you 

would like to extend your stay, please inquire 

for additional nights and tickets for the parade. 

‡ Journey to Mendoza: It is possible to take 

a long, scenic drive across the Andes to 

Wonders of the New World tour prices for departures on or between the following dates 

§ Buzios accommodation: The 24 January 

departure includes 3 nights at the Pousada 

Abracadabra. Alternatively, upgrade to Casas 

Brancas from £145 per person. Please see 

page 72 for hotel details. 

Combinations: To combine this tour with 

Santiago & Chilean Patagonia, please see 

pages 74-75. 

Private Journeys: Prices are not valid for 

stays during Carnival (8-12 February 2013), 

Champion’s Parade, Easter, Christmas and 

New Year. 

Code Escorted No of 24 Jan 07 Feb 28 Feb to 26 Sep to 21 Nov 30 Jan 20 Feb 13 Mar Single Supp Sole Supp 

Group Tour nights 13 13 11 Apr 13 31 Oct 13 13 14 14 14 from from 

WNW Tour 8 2,395 2,445 2,495 2,495 2,545 2,595 2,545 2,595 745 

WNWMDZ + Santiago & Mendoza 4 965 995 995 995 995 POA POA POA 325 645 

WNWABR + Buzios (Abracadabra) 3 595 695 540 540 540 POA POA POA 245 525 

WNWPAT + Patagonia 3 945 945 945 975 975 975 975 975 175 475 

WNWBRC + Lake District 3 895 895 895 925 925 945 945 945 195 405 

Code Private No of 11 Jan to 01 Feb to 01 Apr to 01 Jun to 01 Sep to 15 Oct to 01 Dec to 14 Dec to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 31 Jan 13 31 Mar 13 31 May 13 31 Aug 13 14 Oct 13 30 Nov 13 13 Dec 13 31 Dec 13 from from 

WWI Private tour 8 2,895 2,745 2,695 2,745 2,695 2,745 2,795 POA 825 1,325 





2013 / 2014 departure dates † Feb departures are 10 Days / 7 Nights 

Out (Thu) Rtn (Sat/Sun) 

24 Jan 13 03 Feb 13 

07 Feb 13 † 16 Feb 13 

28 Feb 13 10 Mar 13 


Out (Thu) Rtn (Sun) 

21 Mar 13 31 Mar 13 

11 Apr 13 21 Apr 13 

26 Sep 13 06 Oct 13 





31 Oct 13 10 Nov 13 

21 Nov 13 01 Dec 13 

30 Jan 14 09 Feb 14 



20 Feb 14 † 01 Mar 14 

13 Mar 14 23 Mar 14 


Aberdeen • Belfast • Edinburgh • Glasgow • Manchester • Newcastle 


BRAZil TOUR 

STANDARD TOUR 

RHYTHMS 

OF BRAZIL 



Good 4-star hotels throughout 

Marvel at the thundering waters of the Iguaçu falls 

Visit the Opera House in Manaus 

Soak in Bahian culture & history in old Salvador’s Pelourinho 

Variety of extensions 

C O 

L O 

M 

B 

I II A 

P E R U 

Pacific 

Ocean 

B O L I V I A 

Manaus 


Pantanal 

B R A Z I L 

Salvador 

Ouro Preto 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

✈ Rio de Janeiro 

São Paulo Paraty 


for an afternoon flight to Rio and on to 


Day 12 – London: Arrive in London. (N) 

Brazil, the largest country in South America, is 

full of contrasting scenery, fascinating history 

and a distinctive culture, due to its African, 

European and native influences. This tour 

offers an outstanding introduction to the 

highlights of Brazil, including glamorous Rio 

de Janeiro, the thrilling Iguaçu Falls, historic 

Salvador and the world’s largest rainforest. A 

number of extensions are available to explore 

further afield. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To Rio de Janeiro: Fly from London to 

Rio with British Airways* and transfer to Porto 

Bay Rio Internacional on Copacabana beach 

for a 3-night stay (Superior Partial Ocean View 

room). (N) 

Day 2 – Rio de Janeiro: Full-day tour of Rio, 

including Corcovado Hill and Sugar Loaf 

Mountain for spectacular views of the city and 

its bays. (B) 

Day 3 – Rio de Janeiro: Day at leisure or take 

an optional tour of old Rio or Tijuca forest, the 

world’s largest urban forest. (B) 

Day 4 – To Iguaçu: Fly to Iguaçu and tour the 

Brazilian side of the falls. The thundering waters 

of Iguaçu are an amazing spectacle, surrounded 

by tropical vegetation. Stay 2 nights at the 

Recanto Park Hotel. Upgrade to the luxurious 

Das Cataratas Hotel located in the park from 

£225 per person. (B) 

Squirrel monkey, Amazon 

Day 5 – Iguazú: Morning tour of the 

Argentinian side of the falls and the Devil’s 

Throat, to see the waters cascading from 

above. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional 

speedboat trip on the river below the falls. (B) 

Day 6 – To Manaus: Fly to Manaus, via Sao Paulo, 

and transfer to the Amazon Ecopark Lodge, 

situated in a protected rainforest reserve. 

Afternoon visit to the monkey sanctuary and, in 

the evening, go alligator spotting (order of jungle 

excursions is subject to change). (B, D) 

Days 7-8 – Amazon: Local shared excursions, 

including a jungle walk to take in the sights 

and sounds of the rainforest, a visit to a native 

Caboclo house and a boat up the Amazon to 

the Meeting of the Waters, where the dark and 

light waters of the Negro and Solimoes rivers 

merge. (B, L, D) 

Day 9 – To Salvador: Return to Manaus and 

visit the 19th-century Opera House. Afternoon 

flight to Salvador, the colourful capital of Bahia 

and former capital of Brazil. Stay 2 nights at the 

Golden Tulip Rio Vermelho Hotel. (B) 

Day 10 – Salvador: Morning tour of historic 

Salvador, including the colonial district 

of Pelourinho and San Francisco church. 

Afternoon at leisure and optional evening 

Bahian show for an insight into the various 

African-influenced Brazilian traditions of the 

region, such as the Candomblé religion and 

capoeira – a form of martial arts. (B) 

EXTENSIONS 

Tour + Praia do Forte 

Extend your stay at the Tivoli Ecoresort on 

the beautiful palm-fringed beach of Praia do 

Forte, a charming fishing village with a sea 

turtle sanctuary. Please refer to page 73 for 

further hotel details and speak to a Latin 

America specialist for prices. 

Tour + Paraty † 


Surrounded by tropical forest and the sea, 

the small colonial town of Paraty was once a 

major port for the export of gold to Europe. 

The historic centre has traffic-free cobbled 

streets and beautifully preserved 18thcentury 

buildings. 

Day 11 – To Paraty: Fly to Rio and transfer to 

Paraty (approximately three and a half hours’ 

drive). Stay at Pousada do Sandi for 2 nights 

(see page 72 for hotel details). (B) 

Day 12 – Paraty: Morning walking tour of the 

colonial centre. Afternoon at leisure. (B) 

Day 13 – To London: Transfer to Rio de 

Janeiro for an evening flight with British 

Airways*. (B) 


Tour + Pantanal 


The seasonally-flooded wetlands of the 

Pantanal are considered to be one of the 

world’s greatest places for viewing birds and 

rare animals. The relatively sparse vegetation 

facilitates the spotting of wildlife, including 

monkeys, caimans, capybaras, giant anteaters, 

scarlet and rare hyacinth macaws, toucans, 

jacanas and jaribu storks.

TOUR BRAZil 

Old Pelourinho, Salvador 

Day 11 – To Cuiabá: Fly to Cuiabá in the 

northern Pantanal, via Brasilia, and transfer 

to Pousada do Rio Mutum for 3 nights. 

This eco-resort occupies a picturesque 

location between the lakes of Sia Mariana 

and Chacorore and features comfortable airconditioned 

rooms and a swimming pool. See 

page 73 for further details. (B, D) 

Days 12-13 – Pantanal: Local shared 

excursions with naturalist guides, such as boat 

trips, canoeing on the lake, walks and nocturnal 

wildlife spotting. (B, L, D) 

Day 14 – To London: Transfer to Cuiabá. Fly via 

Sao Paulo with TAM Brazilian Airlines. (B) 


London. (N) 

Day 13 – To London: Afternoon transfer to 

Belo Horizonte for a flight to London, via Rio, 

with British Airways*. (B) 

Day 14 – London: Early afternoon arrival. (N) 



NOTES 



Park fees: Entry fees at the Iguazú and Iguaçu 

national parks are not included. 

* Flights: Group and private tour departures 

between 15 October and 31 December are 

based on overnight flights with TAM Brazilian 

Airlines. British Airways supplements apply. 

† Paraty extension: This may also be taken as 

a pre-tour. Please inquire for details and price 

supplements. 

Pantanal extension: Clients taking this 

extension will fly to Rio de Janeiro with TAM 

Brazilian Airlines and depart from London a 

day earlier on an overnight flight. 

Private Journeys: Prices are not valid for stays 

during Carnival, the Champion’s Parade, Easter, 

Christmas and New Year. 

Tour + Colonial Ouro Preto 


Explore the wonderfully preserved 18thcentury 

town of Ouro Preto and its 

outstanding baroque architecture from the 

gold and silver rush days. The town is a Unesco 

world heritage site and was once a centre for 

the Brazilian independence movement. 

Day 11 – To Ouro Preto: Fly to Belo 

Horizonte and transfer to the former mining 

town of Ouro Preto. Stay 2 nights at the Solar 

do Rosario (see page 72 for hotel details). (B) 

Day 12 – Ouro Preto: Morning walking tour 

of Ouro Preto’s hilly cobbled streets, beautiful 

colonial churches and mineralogy museum. (B) 

Rhythms of Brazil tour prices for departures on or between the following dates 

Code Escorted No of 23 Feb 24 Apr 18 Sep 25 Oct 08 Feb • Single Supp Sole Supp 

Group Tour nights 13 13 13 13 14 from from 

BRZ Tour 10 3,395 3,295 3,295 3,345 3,485 • 795 • 

BRZPTY + Paraty 2 605 605 605 605 POA • 225 595 

BRZPAN + Pantanal 3 895 895 945 975 POA • 125 475 

BRZOUR + Ouro Preto 2 565 565 565 565 POA • 205 450 

Code Private No of 11 Jan to 01 Apr to 01 Jun to 01 Sep to 15 Oct to 01 Nov to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 31 Mar 13 31 May 13 31 Aug 13 14 Oct 13 31 Oct 13 13 Dec 13 from from 

BRI Private tour 10 3,545 3,495 3,545 3,445 3,495 3,545 795 1,345 






Out (Sat/Wed) Rtn (Wed/Sun) 

23 Feb 13 6 Mar 13 

24 Apr 13 5 May 13 


Out (Fri/Wed) Rtn (Wed/Sun) 

18 Sep 13 29 Sep 13 

25 Oct 13 6 Nov 13 

Q BA World Traveller Plus: From £56]0 per person return* 


Q TAM Business Class: Price on request 

Out (Sat) Rtn (Wed) 

8 Feb 14 19 Feb 14 





BRAZil PRIVATE JOURNEy 

SUPERIOR & LUXURy OPTIONS 

A TASTE 

OF BRAZIL 

Private Journey • 11 Days / 9 Nights from £2,595 


Small character Buzios hotels 

A stylish introduction to Brazil 

Explore the spectacular waterfalls at Iguaçu 

Experience the verve and beauty of Rio de Janeiro 

C O 

L O 

M 

B 

I II A 

P E R U 

Pacific 

Ocean 

B O L I V I A 

Manaus 


Pantanal 

B R A Z I L 

Iguaçu 

Falls 

Salvador 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

Buzios 


São Paulo 

Casas Brancas, Buzios 

Get a taste of vibrant Brazil and discover 

some of its natural wonders on a journey 

to the southern part of this vast country. 

Start in beautiful Rio de Janeiro, set between 

mountains and the ocean, explore the 

magnificent Iguaçu Falls bursting through the 

sub-tropical forest and conclude your trip in 

the sun on the rugged peninsula of Buzios, 

surrounded by turquoise seas. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To Rio de Janeiro: Fly to Rio with 

British Airways* and transfer to the legendary 

Copacabana beach. Stay for 3 nights at the 

Porto Bay Rio Internacional / Sofitel † (Superior 

Partial Ocean View room). (N) 

Day 2 – Rio de Janeiro: A full-day tour of Rio, 

including the Corcovado Hill, known for the 

giant statue of Christ the Redeemer, and a 

cable car ride to the summit of Sugar Loaf. (B) 

Day 3 – Rio: At leisure or take optional tours 

to explore the secrets of old Rio or the city’s 

Atlantic forest. (B) 

Day 4 – To Iguaçu: Fly to Iguaçu. Visit the 

Brazilian side of the falls and stay 2 nights at the 

Recanto Park Hotel / Hotel das Cataratas † . (B) 

Day 5 – Iguazú: In the morning, take a tour 

of the Argentinian side of the falls and Devil’s 

Throat with an optional boat safari. (B) 

Day 6 – To Rio & Buzios ‡ : Fly back to Rio 

and transfer to Buzios, a lively yet relaxed 

resort with beautiful beaches and excellent 

restaurants. Stay for 4 nights at Pousada 

Abracadabra / Casas Brancas Boutique Hotel 

& Spa † . (B) 

Days 7-9 – Buzios: Days at leisure to relax, 

enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal clear 

waters or explore the beautiful coastline and 

nearby beaches on a boat. (B) 

Day 10 – To London: Transfer to Rio airport 

for a direct flight to London, with British 

Airways*. (B) 


taste of Brazil journey prices for departures on or between the following dates 




Q TAM Business Class: Price on request 



NOTES 

* Flights: Departures between 15 October and 

31 December are based on overnight flights 

with TAM Brazilian Airlines. British Airways 

supplements apply, please inquire for details. 

† Accommodation: The Luxury Tour 

accommodation is upgraded to the hotels 

indicated (see pages 72-73). 



‡ Buzios: It is also possible to head south of Rio 

to Paraty and the Green Coast, instead of Buzios, 

for an alternative tranquil experience. See page 

70 for further details and inquire for prices. 

Code Private No of 11 Jan to 01 Mar to 01 Apr to 01 Jun to 01 Sep to 15 Oct to 01 Dec to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 28 Feb 13 31 Mar 13 31 May 13 31 Aug 13 14 Oct 13 30 Nov 13 10 Dec 13 from from 

TBZ Superior private tour 9 2,795 2,695 2,595 2,645 2,595 2,645 2,695 725 1,325 

TBL Luxury private tour 9 3,445 3,295 3,195 3,095 3,145 3,245 3,295 1,085 1,645 


Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject 

to change, particularly as a result of any additional fuel surcharges. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking. See coxandkings.co.uk for current prices. 

Prices are not valid for stays during Carnival, Champion’s Parade and Easter. 





PRIVATE JOURNEy BRAZil 

LUXURy TOUR 

BRAZIL 

IN STYLE 



Stay in luxurious colonial style hotels 

Relax at an exclusive beach resort on the north-east coast 

Cruise the Amazon on a small traditional boat 

C O 

L O 

M 

B 

I II A 

P E R U 

Pacific 

Ocean 

B O L I V I A 

Manaus 


Pantanal 

B R A Z I L 

Salvador 

Recife 

Atlantic 

Ocean 


São Paulo Paraty 

Iguaçu 

Falls 

This Private Journey visits Brazil’s spectacular 

sights while staying at some of the country’s 

most luxurious hotels. Enjoy panoramic views 

over the ocean and Copacabana beach in Rio 

de Janeiro, explore the magnificent Iguaçu Falls 

from the only hotel within the national park 

and cruise the rivers of the Amazon rainforest 

in a luxurious small boat. The tour ends in 

historic Salvador with its vibrant Africaninfluenced 

culture and some of the world’s 

finest beaches on the north-east coast. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To Rio de Janeiro: Fly to Rio with 

British Airways and transfer to the elegant 

Sofitel* for 3 nights (De Luxe Ocean Front 

room). (N) 

Day 2 – Rio de Janeiro: Morning tour of 

Corcovado Hill and Christ the Redeemer 

statue overlooking Rio. Afternoon visit to Sugar 

Loaf Mountain for magnificent views over the 

city’s bays and mountains. (B) 

Day 3 – Rio de Janeiro: At leisure. (B) 

Day 4 – To Iguaçu: Fly to Iguaçu. Tour of the 

Argentinian side of the falls and stay 2 nights at 

the Orient-Express owned Hotel das Cataratas, 

located in the park (Superior room). (B) 

Day 5 – Iguaçu: Day at leisure to enjoy the 

Brazilian side of the falls. (B) 

Day 6 – To Manaus: Fly to Manaus, via Sao 

Paulo, and board the Amazon Clipper Premium 

for 3 nights. Start your navigation upstream to 

experience the sights, sounds and smells of the 

rainforest surroundings. (B, D) 

Days 7-8 – Amazon: Morning and afternoon 

shared excursions in motorised canoes include 

caiman spotting, piranha fishing, jungle walks 

and visits to local villages. (B, L, D) 

Day 9 – To Salvador: Return to Manaus and 

fly to Salvador, via Brasilia. Stay 2 nights at 

the luxurious Pestana Convento do Carmo, a 

São Francisco church & convent, Salvador 

former Carmelite convent that dates back to 

1586. (B) 

Day 10 – Salvador: Morning tour of the 

historic capital of Bahia and visit the Afro- 

Brazilian Museum. Discover the city’s African 

flavours, art and sounds. (B) 

Day 11 – To Porto de Galinhas: Fly to Recife 

and transfer to Porto de Galinhas, with 

magnificent wide beaches that stretch along 

the eastern coast. Stay at Nannai Resort* for 3 

nights (De Luxe Ocean View room). (B, D) 

Days 12-13 – Porto de Galinhas: Days at 

leisure. (B, D) 

Day 14 – To London: Transfer to Recife for a 

flight to London, via Rio, with British Airways. (B) 




Brazil in Style journey prices for departures on or between the following dates 

NOTES 

* Accommodation: Upgrade to the Copacabana 

Palace in Rio de Janiero from £125 per person 

for a Superior room, and to a Super Luxury 

bungalow with private pool at Nannai from 

£185 per person. Please see pages 72&73 

for hotel details. It is also possible to include 

Anavilhanas Lodge as a land-based option in the 

Amazon; please inquire for details and prices. 



Departures: The Amazon Clipper Premium 

cruise departs on Wednesdays; therefore this 

itinerary is based on Friday departures from the 

UK. Also available are 2-night and 5-night cruises. 

Amazon Clipper Premium 

The Amazon Clipper Premium is a small 

luxurious boat with 16 cabins, all with 

outside windows, air conditioning and low 

beds. There is a dining room, large sundeck 

with jacuzzi and observation platform 

offering rainforest views. An experienced 

naturalist guide leads daily excursions to 

explore the remote surroundings. 

Code Private No of 01 Jan to 23 Jan to 01 Mar to 23 Mar to 01 Jun to 01 Sep to 01 Oct to 15 Oct to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 22 Jan 13 28 Feb 13 12 Mar 13 30 May 13 31 Aug 13 30 Sep 13 14 Oct 13 11 Dec 13 from from 

BIS Private tour 13 5,495 4,995 5,195 4,995 5,095 4,995 5,195 5,495 2,095 2,695 


Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject 

to change, particularly as a result of any additional fuel surcharges. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking. See coxandkings.co.uk for current prices. 

Prices are not valid for stays during Carnival, Champion’s Parade and Easter. 








BRAZil TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL 

BRAZIL 

TAILOR MADE 

The largest country in South America, Brazil is an amazing blend of landscapes and cultures. Its 

natural wonders range from the mighty Amazon river and the world’s largest rainforest to wild 

waterfalls, flat-topped mountains, expansive grasslands, immense dunes, unspoilt tropical beaches and 

an astonishing variety of flora and fauna. A number of beautiful historic towns have well-preserved 

colonial houses and baroque churches, while the futuristic capital, Brasilia is a Unesco world heritage 

site due to its striking modernist urban design. Brazil is full of vivid colours, exotic rhythms and an 

incredible diversity of people, all unified by a vigorous and contagious lust for life. 


SOUTH 

AMERIC A 

P 

E R U 

Pacific 

Ocean 

B O L I V I A 

Manaus 


Pantanal 

Iguaçu 

Falls 

B R A Z I L 

Sao Luís 

Salvador 

Ouro Preto 

Recife 

Atlantic 

Ocean 


São Paulo 


coxandkings.co.uk, for itinerary suggestions. 


• Stunning city backdrop 

• Legendary beaches 

Stunningly beautiful and vibrant, Rio is home 

to legendary beaches, tropical forest, samba, 

football, unrivalled carnival parades and lively 

cariocas (Rio’s residents). As well as the famous 

landmarks of Corcovado and Sugar Loaf forming 

part of the city’s magical backdrop, Rio offers 

a wealth of other attractions. In the old centre, 

historic alleys and colonial buildings coexist 

with neoclassical and modern architecture and 

reveal intriguing stories from Rio’s past. An old 

tram still runs along the former aqueduct to the 

hillside neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, full of 

century-old mansions and artistic studios. The 

sweeping beaches of Ipanema, Leblon and the 

famous Copacabana are perfect for relaxing and 

watching the locals’ way of life. 

Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro 


Sugar Loaf 

Sugar Loaf & Corcovado 

Rio’s most iconic sights provide breathtaking 

views over the city’s spectacular panorama 

of mountains, beaches, islands and bays. Take 

an early train through tropical forest to the 

outstretched arms of the statue of Christ on 

the Corcovado mountain and a cable car at 

sunset to the top of Sugar Loaf. Helicopter 

rides offer a bird’s eye view and leave no doubt 

as to why Rio is dubbed cuidade maravillosa. 

Rio Scenarium 

Rio by night 

Brazilian culture can be experienced in various 

forms, from tourist shows with colourful 

Afro-Brazilian dancers to accompanied visits to 

the Rio Scenarium. Located in a 19th-century 

warehouse, this nightclub and restaurant 

offers live samba and bossa nova music, and 

an authentic carioca atmosphere. Between 

November and February, visits to samba 

schools’ carnival rehearsals can also be arranged. 

Carnival dancer, Rio de Janeiro 

Rio carnival 

Carnival in Rio is a riot of music, dance 

and colour, unrivalled outside Brazil. Watch 

the carnival parade at the purpose-built 

Sambodrome, where thousands of dancers 

compete, and witness a dazzling spectacle of 

thundering drums, dancing beauties, spectacular 

floats and elaborate costumes. Alternatively, 

take part in the procession or join the 

festivities at a sophisticated gala ball.

TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL BRAZil 

Hyacinth macaws, Pantanal 

The Amazon 

• Jungle lodges & river cruises 

• Rainforest sounds & sights 

• Manaus Opera House 

The Amazon, the world’s largest tropical 

rainforest, covers nearly half of Brazil’s territory. 

Mighty waters, ranging from yellow-brown to 

blue-black, cut through the thick jungle, home 

to a spectacular biodiversity of flora and fauna. 

The majority of the wildlife is hidden in the 

canopy, but common sightings include caimans, 

monkeys, toucans and pink river dolphins. 

The city of Manaus, whose opulent opera 

house was built during the rubber boom, is 

a gateway to the region and a starting point 

for boat trips along the river. The smaller 

Clipper and Tucano cruises offer 3- to 7-night 

itineraries with naturalist guides. Alternatively, 

jungle lodge stays can be arranged to explore 

the Amazon tributaries and forest in canoes or 

small boats, or on nature walks (see page 73). 

The Pantanal 

• Teeming with wildlife 

• Pantanal sunsets 

The Amazon 

A visit to the world’s largest freshwater 

wetland is a stunning wildlife experience. The 

Pantanal is a mosaic of lakes, rivers, savannas, 

seasonal streams and forests that supports a 

great biological diversity. 

More than 700 bird species can be found 

here, including blue hyacinth macaws, toucans, 

jacanas and the metre-tall jabiru storks, and 

wildlife is easier to spot due to the lack of 

dense vegetation. 

Stays in comfortable lodges can be arranged, 

accessed via Campo Grande in the south or 

Cuiabá in the north (see page 73). Nature 

walks, horse rides, boat trips, birdwatching and 

nocturnal tours are offered to spot capybaras, 

caimans, tapirs, giant anteaters, howler monkeys 

and, if you are lucky, a jaguar. 

Iguaçu Falls 

• Panoramic falls views 

• Boat trips under the falls 

• Tropical birds & rainbows 

Iguaçu Falls 

Foz do Iguaçu National Park is home to one 

of the world’s greatest natural wonders, 

the Iguaçu Falls, and a vast array of wildlife, 

including rare tropical birds and endangered 

jaguars. The dramatic spectacle of thundering 

white water is complemented by other 

wonderful sights including rainbows straddling 

clouds of spray, screeching green parrots flying 

across the waters and colourful butterflies 

hovering over lush greenery. The Brazilian 

viewing area includes a long paved walkway 

that leads through sub-tropical forest to the 

bottom of the Floriana Falls, providing stunning 

views over to the Argentinian side. The lush 

vegetation of the park is rich and varied, and 

includes orchids, bamboos, lianas and colourful 

begonias. Boat safaris and full moon tours can 

also be arranged.


Paraty & the Green Coast 

• Coastal mountains & forests 

• Coffee fazendas 

• Paraty’s colonial houses 

Set against a backdrop of lush tropical 

mountains south of Rio, the Green Coast 

is dotted with beautiful sandy beaches and 

charming little towns. Relaxing stays in or 

around historic Paraty (see page 72 for 

suggested hotels) can be combined with 

explorations of the cobbled streets and 

fine Portuguese colonial buildings of this 

picturesque town. Optional tours to deserted 

islands, beautiful waterfalls and the surrounding 

Atlantic rainforest are also on offer. Inland, 

among the rolling mountains and tranquil 

countryside, peaceful stops can be arranged 

at a historic coffee farm, such as the carefully 

restored Fazenda Catuçaba. It is possible to 

ride in the littoral forest or hike in the hills. 

Beaches of Brazil 

• Golden sand stretches 

• Tropical Islands 

• Marine sanctuaries 

Brazil’s vast coastline of more than 9,000km 

is fringed with thousands of stunning beaches 

and islands. These range from golden sands 

in the south, pounded by strong surf and 

frequented by southern right whales in the 

cooler months, to the endless tropical stretches 

of the north, where the ocean is always 

warm. The pristine archipelago of Fernando 

de Noronha, off the Pernambuco coast, is an 

ecological sanctuary with idyllic beaches and 

abundant marine life. The powder sands and 

clear seas can be enjoyed in complete serenity 

or combined with fine dining, lively nightlife and 

a variety of excursions. Please see pages 72-73 

for our selection of beach retreats or call for 

further advice. 

Fazenda Catuçaba, Saô Luiz do Paraitinga, 

Tropical beach 


Praia do Rosa 

The southern coast 

The coast of Santa Catarina has some of the 

most beautiful beaches in southern Brazil. 

These large sweeping crescents of soft sand 

are buzzing in summer and deserted in the 

cooler winter months. The luxurious Ponta 

dos Ganchos has its own secluded beach and 

private island. Further south, at Praia da Rosa 

beach, whale watching is possible between July 

and November. 

Buzios 

Buzios 

Buzios is situated just two and a half hours’ 

drive from Rio, on a peninsula with more 

than 20 golden sand beaches surrounded by 

turquoise waters. The town has kept its original 

fishing village charm and is a sophisticated and 

relaxed resort with numerous restaurants 

and lively bars. The beautiful coastline can be 

explored on a boat trip with stops at various 

tranquil beaches and nearby islands. 

Marau peninsula, Bahia 

Bahia & the north-east 

Year-round sunshine, warm crystal clear waters 

and stunning palm-fringed beaches characterise 

the north-east coast of Brazil. Chic beach 

destinations and hideaway retreats can be 

found throughout Bahia. The natural pools at 

Porto de Galinhas provide a chance to swim 

with colourful tropical fish, while further north 

there are desolate beaches, ocean cliffs, white 

dunes and delightfully sleepy fishing villages.


Bahianas, Salvador 

Salvador 

• Restored colonial Pelourinho 

• Afro-Brazilian music, dance & aromas 

Overlooking the beautiful All Saint’s Bay, 

Salvador is one of the most exotic cities in the 

north-east of Brazil. Once a centre for the sugar 

and slave trade, it has a distinct atmosphere due 

to the rich mixture of Latin and African cultures. 

The delightful historical district of Pelourinho 

has impressive baroque churches and colourful 

colonial architecture, while its cobblestone 

streets are filled with spicy aromas, graceful 

movements and the sounds of drumbeats. We 

recommend an evening Bahian show for an 

unforgettable insight into Afro-Brazilian religion, 

music and dance. 

Ouro Preto church, Minas Gerais 

Colonial towns of Minas Gerais 

• Elaborate baroque churches 

• Cobbled streets & whitewashed houses 

Set amid verdant rolling hills, the historic gold 

mining towns in the state of Minas Gerais have 

some of Brazil’s finest colonial heritage. The 

elaborately decorated churches of Ouro Preto 

contain opulent gold-leaf interiors and fine 

masterpieces, while 18th-century whitewashed 

houses line up its winding streets. Further 

south, the picturesque town of Tiradentes has 

many colonial buildings now converted into 

art galleries or characterful pousadas. Other 

outstanding art and architectural treasures can 

be discovered in the towns of São João del Rei, 

Congonhas and Mariana. 


Colonial Heartlands 

5 Days / 4 Nights from £995 

Discover the colonial treasures of Minas 

Gerais and learn about Brazil’s history, 

travelling along the ‘golden road’ that once 

carried the riches of the region south to 

the coast. 

Days 1-2 – To Ouro Preto: Transfer from 

Belo Horizonte to Ouro Preto. Stay at 

Solar do Rosario and discover the town’s 

baroque churches and fountains. (B) 

Days 3-4 – To Tiradentes: Visit Congonhas 

and São João del Rei to see masterpieces 

by the legendary sculptor Aleijadinho. 

Continue to colonial Tiradentes with 

cobbled streets and quaint squares. (B) 

Day 5 – To Belo Horizonte / Rio: Return 

to Belo Horizonte or continue to Rio (five 

hours’ drive). If time allows, we recommend 

a couple of nights at Fazenda do Engenho 

in the Ibitipoca Reserve en route to Rio to 

relax and explore southern Minas Gerais. (B) 


Low season from: £995 


North-East Explorer 


This off-the-beaten-track journey explores 

some of the little known secrets of Brazil. 

Chapadas of Brazil 

• Striking & unusual landscapes 

• Endemic species 

• Nature walks 

Chapada dos Guimaraes 

The chapadas of Brazil are scenic high plateaux 

that combine canyons, rivers, waterfalls, 

flat-top ridges and refreshing natural pools. 

These national parks host a variety of endemic 

flora and fauna and offer numerous walking 

possibilities. The 500-million-year-old Chapada 

dos Guimaraes is easily combined with the 

northern Pantanal and is considered the 

geographic centre of South America. Chapada 

dos Veadeiros, near Brasilia, is protected by 

Unesco and contains rare animal and plant 

species typical for the tropical cerrado (savanna), 

while Chapada Diamantina, in Bahia, has broad 

valleys and mountains with an extraordinary 

variety of ecosystems and enchanting towns. 

Far north-east 

• Off the beaten track 

• Dunes & tropical deltas 

• Unspoiled beaches & fishing villages 

Lençóis Maranhenses 

Located just below the equator, Brazil’s 

remote north-eastern states provide superb 

off-the-beaten-track experiences. Serra da 

Capivara, the oldest archaeological site in the 

Americas, hides an incredible collection of 

prehistoric rock paintings in the harsh, dry 

interior of the sertão (bushlands). Closer to 

the ocean, Lençóis Maranhenses is a stunning 

natural phenomenon of sweeping white 

dunes and turquoise lagoons and the coastline 

is cut by lush tropical deltas with largely 

untouched wildlife. Unspoiled fishing villages 

are scattered across desert beaches, while the 

historic buildings of São Luis are covered with 

impressive painted tiles. 

Days 1-4 – To Serra da Capivara: Tranfser 

from Teresina to the Serra da Capivara. The 

semi-arid national park, a Unesco world 

heritage site, is home to endemic animal 

and plant species, and incredible prehistoric 

rock art. (B) 

Day 5 – To São Luis: Return to Tersina for a 

flight to São Luis and an overnight stay. (B) 

Days 6-7 – To Barreirinhas: Head to 

Barreirinhas and explore the stunning 

white-powder dunes and blue lagoons of 

Lençóis Maranhenses. (B) 

Day 8 – To Parnaiba: Take a boat along 

the Rio Preguiças and visit small river 

settlements. Drive along the deserted ocean 

beach to the river port of Parnaiba. (B) 

Days 9-12 – To Jericoacoara: Explore the 

mangroves, creeks and tropical islands of 

the Parnaiba delta, one of the largest in 

the world, before driving to Jericoacoara, 

a former fishing village surrounded by 

golden dunes and wild beaches. Return to 

Fortaleza for an onward flight. (B) 





BRAZIL 

HOTELS 

Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro 

The graceful Copacabana Palace by Orient- 

Express is one of the world’s landmark hotels. 

The stylish rooms and suites are housed 

in a white stucco building on the famous 

Copacabana promenade, and there is a spa, 

piano bar and two of South America’s finest 

restaurants. The much-coveted pool and 

terrace are at the heart of Rio’s social life. 

Sofitel, Rio de Janeiro 

The first-class Sofitel Rio de Janeiro has 

a prime location between the beaches of 

Copacabana and Ipanema. The hotel features 

elegant guestrooms with big beds, polished 

hardwood furniture and private balconies, as 

well as a beach service. The two restaurants 

and African-style bar all have views over 

Copacabana. 

Hotel Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro 

Located in the art neighbourhood of Santa 

Teresa, this converted colonial property is one 

of Rio’s most stylish hotels. The 44 rooms are 

decorated with wood furnishings and Brazilian 

art and crafts. There is a blue-slated pool, a bar 

under the arches of the former slave quarters 

and a restaurant with views over the city and 

Guanabara Bay. 

Ponta dos Ganchos, near Florianopolis 

Ponta dos Ganchos is an exclusive 

luxury resort on a private peninsula near 

Florianopolis, on Brazil’s south coast. The 20 

luxurious bungalows, some of which have a 

private pool, jacuzzi or sauna, feature terraces 

with great views across the bay and islands. 

There is an indoor swimming pool, tennis 

court and beachside restaurant. 

Casas Brancas, Buzios 

The whitewashed boutique-style Casas Brancas 

is just a short walk from the main street of 

Rua das Pedras and the beaches. The hotel has 

32 stylish guestrooms spread across different 

levels and a restaurant that is rated among the 

best in town. The sundeck terrace and the pool 

overlook the bay and offer a perfect setting for 

watching the sunset. 

Pousada Picinguaba, Green Coast 

Situated in a bay and surrounded by protected 

Atlantic forest, Pousada Picinguaba is a 

30-minute drive south of Paraty. This peaceful 

retreat features 10 elegant rooms that face 

the sea and tropical coastal forest, and a 

swimming pool fed from a spring. Schooner 

trips, among other activities, are easily 

organised to nearby islands. 

Pousada do Sandi, Paraty 

Pousada do Sandi is surrounded by cobbled 

streets in the historic centre of Paraty. Housed 

in an 18th-century building, this small colonial 

hotel has 26 traditional guestrooms, a bar, 

restaurant and, sauna. Visitors can explore 

the beautifully preserved town centre or the 

nearby unspoilt beaches. 

Solar do Rosario, Ouro Preto 

Located on a small plaza by Nossa Senhora do 

Rosario church, the impressive building of Solar 

do Rosario is part of Ouro Preto’s history. 

Entirely restructured, the hotel offers 41 rooms 

with contemporary furnishings. Facilities include 

a gourmet restaurant with wine cellar and a 

swimming pool with views over the city. 

Tivoli Ecoresort, Praia do Forte 

Just over an hour’s drive from the city of 

Salvador in north-east Brazil, this first-class 

resort is surrounded by long stretches of 

uncrowded sandy beaches and tropical forest, 

and is situated close to a turtle sanctuary. There 

are 290 rooms, gourmet dining options and a 

range of leisure activities and ecological tours.


BRAZIL 

HOTELS 

Hotel das Cataratas, Iguaçu 

The Orient-Express-owned Das Cataratas 

is the only hotel located within the Brazilian 

Iguaçu National Park and is just a short 

walk away from the magnificent Iguaçu Falls. 

Occupying a colonial-style building, the 195 

guestrooms overlook the lush grounds and 

rainforest. Facilities include a large swimming 

pool, spa and two restaurants. 

Casa do Amarelindo, Salvador 

Casa do Amarelindo is a beautifully restored 

colonial townhouse in the heart of the historic 

Pelourinho district. This charming oasis of 

peace offers 10 appealing rooms, a tropical 

courtyard and a rooftop terrace and pool 

with magnificent views over All Saint’s Bay. The 

restaurant serves traditional Bahian specialties 

with a modern twist. 

Pestana Convento do Carmo, Salvador 

The de luxe Pestana Convento do Carmo 

has been renovated from a Carmelite 

convent dating from 1586. Considered one 

of the principal works of Brazilian colonial 

architecture, this historic hotel has 79 stylish 

rooms, a restaurant, spa and two large ground 

cloisters, where the bar and outdoor pool are 

located. 

Nannai Resort, near Recife 

Located near Recife on Brazil’s beautiful long 

north-eastern coastline, Nannai Resort is 

characterised by white sandy beaches, coconut 

palms and crystal clear waters. The resort 

comprises terraced guestrooms and individual 

bungalows designed in the style of Polynesian 

houses, each featuring a private pool, jacuzzi or 

massage gazebo. 

Pousada Etnia, Trancoso 

Trancoso is a fashionable, yet relaxed fishing 

village less than an hour’s drive from Porto 

Seguro. The secluded Pousada Etnia boutique 

hotel is set in lush tropical gardens near 

the historic square. There are eight themed 

bungalows, created by a leading Italian designer, 

a pool and stylish open-air restaurant. The 

stunning beach is only a short stroll away. 

Kiaroa Eco-Luxury Resort, 

Maraú Peninsula 

Kiaroa Eco-Luxury Resort is located on the 

Maraú Peninsula, one of most beautiful and 

unspoilt parts of Bahia, in north-east Brazil. 

Surrounded by beaches, natural swimming 

pools, coconut trees and Atlantic forest, this 

luxury hotel features 28 guestrooms and 

bungalows, a spa and a range of excursions. 

Pousada do Rio Mutum, Pantanal 

This lodge is situated by the Mutum river 

in one of the most beautiful areas of the 

northern Pantanal. The 22 air-conditioned 

rooms with verandas and hammocks are 

scattered in cottages throughout the gardens. 

There is a restaurant serving local dishes and a 

number of ways to explore the area. 

Amazon Ecopark Lodge, near Manaus 

Located in a protected forest reserve, the 

Ecopark Lodge is only 40 minutes by boat 

from Manaus. The 64 air-conditioned rooms 

are set in 20 bungalows and decorated with 

indigenous Amazonian crafts. There is an openair 

restaurant, bar, natural pools and a private 

beach on the river. 

Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Amazon 

Set on a vast stretch of untouched rainforest, 

this jungle lodge is adjacent to the Anavilhanas 

archipelago, about three and a half hours from 

Manaus. The 16 rustic and comfortable suites 

are built on suspended wooden structures. 

There is a swimming pool with superb views of 

the river and a variety of local excursions.

SOUth AMeRicA TOUR 

SUPERIOR TOUR 

SPLENDOURS OF 

SOUTH AMERICA 



Stay in a privileged position just steps away from the imposing Iguaçu falls 

Stroll around the antiques market in downtown Santiago 

Discover the iconic sights of Patagonia on both sides of the Andes 

Soak in the Latin culture of Buenos Aires & vibrant Rio de Janeiro 

E C U A D O R 

South Pacific 

Ocean 


P E R U 

Atacama 


C H I L E 

B O L O V I A 

El Calafate 

Torres del 

Paine 

Iguaçu 

Falls 

Buenos Aires 

Santiago 


B R A Z I L 



Ocean 

This journey explores the widely recognised 

highlights of Brazil, Chile and Argentina, 

combining spectacular natural wonders 

with some of South America’s most exciting 

cities. Start in Santiago at the foothills of the 

Andes, discover the extraordinary beauty of 

Patagonia, and then visit the elegant city of 

Buenos Aires and tropical Iguazú Falls, before 

finishing in the magnificent setting of Rio de 

Janeiro. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To Santiago: Fly from London to 

Santiago, via Sao Paolo with TAM Brazilian 

Airlines. (N) 

Day 2 – Santiago: Midday arrival and transfer 

to the Hotel Plaza San Francisco for a 2-night 

stay. (N) 

Day 3 – Santiago: Morning tour of Santiago, 

including the historic centre, San Cristobal Hill 

and the antiques flea market in the trendy 

Lastarria neighbourhood. Afternoon at leisure 

or an optional visit to a nearby winery. (B) 

Day 4 – To Patagonia: Fly to Punta Arenas and 

drive through the Patagonian wilderness to 

Puerto Natales, visiting the penguin colony at 

Otway en route (November to March). Stay 

overnight at the Hotel CostAustralis (Fjord 

View room). (B) 

Day 5 – To Torres del Paine: Full-day excursion 

through the spectacular Torres del Paine 

National Park to see stunning peaks, glacier 

lakes and Patagonian wildlife. Stay 2 nights at 

the Hotel Rio Serrano in a room with a view 

of the iconic Paine massif. (B) 

Day 6 – Torres del Paine: Morning visit to Lake 

Sarmiento and the Amarga lagoon. Afternoon 

at leisure or take optional excursions in the 

park. (B) 

Day 7 – To El Calafate: Cross the border to El 

Calafate in Argentina and stay 2 nights at the 

Hotel Kosten Aike. (B) 

Day 8 – Perito Moreno: Full-day tour of Perito 

Moreno glacier. Witness the dazzling sea of ice 

from the walkways and take an optional boat 

trip in front of the gigantic glacier wall. (B) 


and transfer to the Intersur Recoleta for 3 

nights. (B) 

Day 10 – Buenos Aires: Half-day tour of the 

elegant capital city and the colourful La Boca 

district. (B) 


excursion to an estancia in the Pampas or 

Colonia in Uruguay. (B) 

Day 12 – To Iguazú Falls: Fly to Iguazú Falls and 

visit the Argentinian side, including the Devil’s 

Throat, the most striking of the cataracts. 

Transfer to the Brazilian side and stay for 2 

nights at the luxurious Hotel das Cataratas 

inside the park. (B) 

Day 13 – Iguaçu: At leisure to enjoy the 

panoramic views from the Brazilian side. The 

vast cascades cutting through the rainforest 

are a tremendous spectacle that can be 

experienced while the park is closed to other 

visitors. (B) 

Day 14 – To Rio de Janeiro: Fly to Rio, the 

‘marvellous city’, set spectacularly on a natural 

bay and surrounded by mountains. Stay at the 

Windsor Excelsior for 3 nights* (Superior 

Partial Ocean View room). (B) 

Day 15 – Rio de Janeiro: Full-day city tour, 

including Corcovado, the imposing statue of 

Christ the Redeemer and a cable car ride up 

Sugar Loaf. (B) 

Day 16 – Rio de Janeiro: At leisure or take 

optional excursions, including a visit to the old 

centre of Rio or a 4x4 tour to Tijuca forest. (B) 

Day 17 – To London: Late evening flight to 

London with TAM Brazilian Airlines. Please 

inquire for supplements for day room use if 

required. (B) 


Guanacos, Torres del Paine 

PRE-TOURS & EXTENSIONS 

Tour + Buzios 

The charming beach resort of Buzios 

provides a relaxing stay at the end of your 

journey. Please refer to pages 70 & 72 for 

further details and inquire for prices.

TOUR SOUth AMeRicA 

Sugar Loaf, Rio de Janeiro 

Atacama desert + Tour 


Travel to the far north of Chile and the 

small oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama 

to explore the fascinating landscape of the 

Atacama desert, the driest place on Earth. 

Day 1 – To Santiago: Evening flight to Santiago, 

via Sao Paulo, with TAM. (N) 

Day 2 – To San Pedro de Atacama: Arrive at 

noon and take a short rest at the Holiday Inn 

Airport Hotel. Evening flight to Calama and 

transfer to San Pedro de Atacama for 3 nights 

at the Altiplanico Hotel. (N) 

Day 3 – Atacama: Morning at leisure to explore 

the town on foot. In the afternoon, visit the 

Valley of the Moon for stunning sunsets. (B) 

Day 4 – Atacama: Morning tour of the 

Atacama salt flat and the Andean desert 

village of Toconao. Afternoon at leisure or take 

optional excursions. (B) 

Day 5 – To Santiago: Fly to Santiago to join the 


Tour + Amazon 


An immense network of rivers and forest, the 

Amazon is home to the greatest number of 

living plants and animal species in the world. 

The Amazon Ecopark Lodge is surrounded by 

protected rainforest near Manaus and offers 

an ideal introductory jungle experience. 

Day 17 – To Manaus: Morning flight to Manaus, 

via Sao Paulo, and transfer to the Amazon 

Ecopark Lodge for 3 nights. Group excursions 

include jungle walks, alligator spotting and a boat 

trip to see the Meeting of the Waters. (B, D) 

Days 18-19 – Amazon: Shared local excursions 

to explore the jungle. (B, L, D) 

Day 20 – To London: Return to Manaus and 

fly to London, via Rio or Sao Paulo, with TAM 

Brazilian Airlines. (B) 




NOTES 

* Rio de Janerio: The 31 January 2013 and 

13 February 2014 departures have 3 days / 2 

Splendours of South America tour prices for departures on or between the following dates 

2013 / 2014 departure dates * Departures on 31 Jan 2013 & 13 Feb 2014 are 17 Days / 14 Nights 


17 Jan 13 03 Feb 13 

31 Jan 13* 16 Feb 13 

21 Feb 13 10 Mar 13 

tAM flight upgrades 

Q TAM Business Class: From £2,395 per person return* 


14 Mar 13 31 Mar 13 

24 Oct 13 10 Nov 13 

14 Nov 13 01 Dec 13 

nights in Rio due to the Champion’s Parade. 

If you would like to extend your stay, please 

inquire about prices for additional nights and 

tickets for the parade. 


experienced local guide in each destination 

and joins the Wonders of the New World tour 

from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro. Entry fees 

at the Iguazú and Iguaçu national parks are not 

included. 


during Carnival, Champion’s Parade, Easter and 

New Year. Private Journeys include a shared 

excursion on day 5 in Torres del Paine, a day 

at leisure on day 6 and a shared transfer to El 

Calafate on day 7. 

Code Escorted No of 17 Jan 31 Jan 21 Feb 14 Mar 24 Oct to 23 Jan 13 Feb 06 Mar Single Supp Sole Supp 

Group Tour nights 13 13 13 13 14 Nov 13 14 14 14 from from 

SPG Tour 15 3,795 3,695 3,845 3,745 3,895 3,995 3,895 3,945 1,245 • 

SPGAMZ + Amazon 3 1,085 1,085 1,085 1,085 1,085 POA POA POA 165 215 

SPGATA + Atacama 3 995 995 995 995 1,045 POA POA POA 195 465 

Code Private No of 01 Jan to 11 Jan to 01 Mar to 01 May to 01 Sep to 15 Oct to 01 Dec to • Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 10 Jan 13 28 Feb 13 30 Apr 13 31 Aug 13 14 Oct 13 30 Nov 13 14 Dec 13 from from 

SPN Private tour 15 4,245 4,195 4,145 4,295 4,245 4,345 4,395 • 1,295 2,275 






23 Jan 14 09 Feb 14 

13 Feb 14* 01 Mar 14 

06 Mar 14 23 Mar 14 


Q Prices on request. British Airways & bmi. London Heathrow to / from: 



SOUth AMeRicA TOUR 

SUPERIOR TOUR 

GRAND TOUR OF 

SOUTH AMERICA 



First class hotels 

Overnight stays at Machu Picchu & inside the park at Iguaçu 

Coast to coast multi-country experience 

Train journey across the Altiplano & Lake Titicaca boat crossing 

City explorations in Buenos Aires & Rio de Janeiro 

Galapagos 

Islands 

E C U A D O R 

P E R U 

Lima 

Machu Picchu Cuzco 

Puno La Paz 

South Pacific 

Ocean 


Quito 

Guayaquil 

C H I L E 


B O L O V I A 

Buenos Aires 


Iguaçu 

Falls 

B R A Z I L 



Ocean 

Revealing the cultural and scenic diversity 

of South America, this tour focuses on the 

continent’s cultural and natural highlights. 

Crossing the Andes through Peru to Lake 

Titicaca, the journey continues through 

Bolivia’s capital of La Paz and on to 

cosmopolitan Buenos Aires. Discover the 

magnificent Iguazú Falls and conclude your trip 

in the exotic Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To Lima: Fly to Lima, via Madrid, with 

British Airways / Iberia. Transfer to the Casa 

Andina Private Collection Lima for 2 nights. (N) 

Day 2 – Lima: Morning tour of Lima, including 

the colonial centre and a stop at the historic 

Cordano tavern for a local pisco sour. (B) 

Day 3 – To the Sacred Valley: Fly to Cuzco, 

the ancient capital of the Inca empire. Transfer 

to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, via the local 

market in Pisac and Ollantaytambo Inca 

fortress. Stay at the Casa Andina Private 

Collection Urubamba for 1 night. (B) 

Day 4 – To Machu Picchu: Take the train to 

Machu Picchu and explore this spectacular Inca 

city. Stay at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel 

for 1 night. (B, L, D) 

Day 5 – To Cuzco: Morning at leisure or 

further explore Machu Picchu (purchase tickets 

at time of booking). In the afternoon, return to 

Cuzco by train and stay 2 nights at the Casa 

Andina Private Collection Cuzco. (B) 

Day 6 – Cuzco: Morning tour of Cuzco and 

San Blas. Afternoon at leisure or optional 

excursions. (B) 

Day 7 – To Puno: Take the Andean Explorer 

train across the altiplano (high plain) to Puno 

on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Stay at the Casa 

Andina Private Collection Puno. (B, L) 

Day 8 – To Lake Titicaca & La Paz: Travel 

by road and hydrofoil across Lake Titicaca, 

visiting the floating reed islands and Sun and 

Moon Islands en route. Continue to La Paz, 

the highest capital city in the world, and stay 2 

nights at the Presidente Hotel. (B, L) 

Day 9 – La Paz: Morning tour of La Paz, 

including the Witches’ Market and Moon Valley. 

Afternoon at leisure or an optional visit to the 

archaeological site of Tiwanaku. (B) 


and stay at the Panamericano for 3 nights. (B) 

Day 11 – Buenos Aires: Morning tour of 

Buenos Aires, a city of grand architecture and 

European influences. Visit the cathedral, La 

Boca district and the Recoleta cemetery. (B) 



Day 13 – To Iguazú Falls: Fly to Iguazú and tour 

the Argentinian side of the impressive Iguazú 

Falls. Stay 2 nights at the Hotel das Cataratas 

located inside the Brazilian national park. (B) 

Day 14 – Iguaçu: At leisure to explore the 

Brazilian side of the falls from your hotel or 

take an optional boat on the river below. (B) 

Day 15 – To Rio de Janeiro: Fly to Rio, set 

Machu Picchu, Peru 

among mountains, tropical forests and golden 

beaches. Transfer to the fashionable Ipanema 

for a stay of 2 nights at the Ipanema Plaza 

Hotel. (B) 

Day 16 – Rio de Janeiro: Full-day tour of Rio 

de Janeiro, including Corcovado and Sugar Loaf 

mountain. (B) 

Day 17 – To London: At leisure or optional 

excursions (Ipanema Plaza day room use from 

£125 per person). Evening flight to London 

with British Airways. (B) 


PRE-TOURS & EXTENSIONS 

Galapagos + Tour 


This pre-tour includes a visit to Quito and 

the Galapagos Islands, where iguanas, blueand 

red-footed boobies and sea lions live in 

their natural habitat without fear of humans. 

Day 1 – To Quito: Fly to Quito, via Madrid, 

with Iberia. Transfer to the Mercure Alameda 

for 2 nights. (N) 

Day 2 – Quito: Morning tour of Quito and 

visit the Middle of the World equatorial line 

monument. (B) 

Day 3 – To the Galapagos: Shared transfer to 

airport. Fly to the Galapagos for a 4-night cruise 

on the Santa Cruz (Main Deck cabin). Please 

see page 36 for cruise ship details. (B, D) 

Days 4-6 – The Galapagos: Explore the islands. 

(B, L, D) 

Day 7 – To Guayaquil: Fly to Guayaquil. Shared 

transfer to the Hampton Inn for 1 night. (B) 

Day 8 – To Lima: Fly to Lima and transfer to 

Casa Andina Private Collection for 2 nights. 

Join the group. (B) 

Tour + Buzios Beach 

End your tour with a few nights relaxing at a 

Brazilian beach resort. Please refer to page 70 

for details and inquire for prices.

TOUR SOUth AMeRicA 

Images clockwise: boy, Sacred Valley, Peru; La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Iguaçu Falls, Brazil 



NOTES 

Inclusions: This tour is escorted by 

experienced local guides at each destination. 

Park fees: Entry fees at Iguazú and Iguaçu 

National Parks are not included. 

Galapagos pre-tour: Galapagos National Park 

fee is not included. 


during carnival, Champion’s Parade, Easter and 

New Year. 

grand tour of South America tour prices for departures on or between the following dates 

Code Escorted No of 28 Mar 02 May 13 Jun 25 Jul 12 Sep 10 Oct 07 Nov 27 Mar Single Supp Sole Supp 


GTA Tour 16 4,095 4,195 4,195 4,295 4,195 4,195 4,295 4,295 1,275 • 

GTAGPG + Galapagos 7 POA 2,495 2,495 2,675 POA POA POA POA 965 1,065 

Code Private No of 01 Jan to 01 Mar to 01 May to 27 Jun to 15 Aug to 27 Sep to 15 Oct to 01 Dec to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 28 Feb 13 30 Apr 13 26 Jun 13 14 Aug 13 26 Sep 13 14 Oct 13 30 Nov 13 15 Dec 13 from from 

GTI Private tour 16 4,395 4,445 4,495 4,595 4,445 4,495 4,645 4,795 1,275 2,095 





2013 / 2014 departure dates * Easter departure 


28 Mar 13* 14 Apr 13 

02 May 13 19 May 13 

Flight upgrades 


13 Jun 13 30 Jun 13 

25 Jul 13 11 Aug 13 

Q BA World Traveller Plus: From £245 per person one way* 

Q BA Club World: From £1,445 per person one way* 

Q Iberia Business Class: From £995 per person one way* 


12 Sep 13 29 Sep 13 

10 Oct 13 27 Oct 13 



7 Nov 13 24 Nov 13 

27 Mar 14 13 Apr 14 





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SOUth AMeRicA TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL 

SOUTH AMERICA 

TAILOR-MADE 

Colombia 

P E R U 

South Pacific 

Ocean 

Venezuela 

Guyana 

B R A Z I L 

B O L OVIA 

Cox & Kings’ knowledge of Latin America stretches from the traditional sites to the most 

remote corners of the continent and beyond, to include Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. The 

selection below is just a small insight into the white continent and some of the least visited but 

most captivating countries of South America – Colombia, Venezuela and Guyana offer incredibly 

unspoilt natural wonders and authentic travel experiences. Please contact Cox & Kings for 

tailor-made travel ideas and itineraries or visit the website, coxandkings.co.uk. 

C H I L E 



Ocean 

Falkland 

Islands 

Antarctica 

Cartagena, Colombia Angel Falls, Venezuela Sloth, Guyana 

Colombia 

• Bogota’s Gold Museum & colonial Cartagena 

• Coffee plantations & Caribbean coast 

Venezuela 

• Eerie tepuis & world’s tallest waterfall 

• Wildlife of Los Llanos & Orinoco delta 

Guyana 

• Pristine rainforest teeming with wildlife 

• Amerindian communities 

Colombia stretches from Andean peaks to 

tropical Caribbean coast. A 10-day trip may 

incorporate the mountain capital of Bogotá, a 

visit to the coffee region’s whitewashed houses 

and plantations, and the beautiful colonial 

port of Cartagena, one of the country’s most 

beautiful cities. Finish with a stay in unspoilt 

coastal Tayrona National Park or the wellpreserved 

town of Villa de Leyva. 

Venezuela features striking Andean peaks, 

otherworldly mountains in Canaima, lush 

savanna, stunning beaches, coral reefs and 

the tallest waterfall on Earth, the Angel Falls. 

Meanwhile, the Orinoco delta, where local 

Warao communities live in traditional palafito 

dwellings, and the seasonally flooded plains of 

Los Llanos are home to giant otters, monkeys, 

river dolphins and an amazing array of birdlife. 

Guyana is an untouched wilderness of 

magnificent natural treasures, including the 

mighty Kaieteur Falls, the world’s largest 

single-drop cascade. Covered by pristine 

rainforest, the country is teeming with wildlife, 

including giant anteaters, giant river otters, 

capybaras, black caimans and elusive jaguars. 

Visits to Amerindian communities are highly 

recommended. 

Falklands & Antarctica 

• Ultimate wilderness 

• Exceptional wildlife encounters 

Spectacular and dramatic, the isolated 

continent of Antarctica is a vast wilderness of 

giant icebergs, jagged mountains and dazzling 

glaciers. Emperor, Adélie and gentoo penguins, 

minke and humpback whales, leopard seals 

and a host of seabird species give life to the 

fascinating landscape. A voyage to this ultimate 

wilderness is a truly unforgettable and enriching 

experience, and can be arranged for the period 

between late October and March, aboard one 

of a small selection of modern ships designed 

for polar explorations.The welcoming Falkland 

Islands, located 480km from the coast of 

Argentina, can be visited as part of an Antarctic 

voyage or on their own from Chile to discover 

their intriguing wildlife and history. 

Emperor penguins, Antarctica

TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL SOUth AMeRicA 

Andean Explorer train to Cuzco 


Ultimate South America 


This sample journey travels across six 

countries and explores South America’s 

greatest cultural, historic and natural 

wonders, visiting Rio de Janeiro, the 

Iguaçu Falls, Buenos Aires, Santiago and 

the ancient sites of Bolivia and Peru, 

before concluding with a cruise of the 

Galapagos Islands. It is also possible to 

extend to Colombia and Venezuela. 

Day 1 – To Rio de Janeiro: Fly to Rio de 

Janeiro, via Madrid, with Iberia. Transfer to the 

Porto Bay Rio Internacional for 3 nights. (N) 

Days 2-3– Rio de Janeiro: Full-day tour of 

Rio with time to relax and enjoy the city 

and its beaches. (B) 

Day 4 – To Iguaçu: Fly to Iguaçu and visit 

the Brazilian side of the falls. It is possible 

to upgrade to the luxurious Hotel das 

Cataratas located inside the park for your 

stay of 2 nights. (B) 

Day 5 – Iguazú: Half-day tour of the 

Argentinian side of the falls. (B) 

Day 6 – To Buenos Aires: Fly to Buenos 

Aires and stay for 2 nights. (B) 

Day 7 – Buenos Aires: Morning city tour 

to discover the culture and glamour of this 

vibrant city. (B) 

Day 8 – To Santiago: Morning flight to 

Santiago. Afternoon tour of the historic 

centre and San Cristobal Hill and stay for 2 

nights. (B) 

Day 9 – Santiago: At leisure or take 

optional excursions to a nearby winery or 

the colourful port town of Valparaiso. (B) 

Day 10-11 – To La Paz: Fly to La Paz for 2 

nights. Take a half-day city tour and visit the 

Moon valley. (B) 

Day 12 – To Lake Titicaca: Visit Tiwanaku 

ruins en route to Lake Titicaca. Stay 

overnight at Inca Utama. (B, D) 

Day 13 – To Peru: Journey by hydrofoil 

across the lake to Puno in Peru. Stay 

overnight at a hotel on the shores of the 

lake. (B, L) 

Day 14 – To Cuzco: Take the Andean 

Explorer train to Cuzco, passing peaks and 

valleys. Stay at the Casa Andina Private 

Collection for 3 nights. (B, L) 

Day 15 – Cuzco: Afternoon tour of Cuzco 

and the nearby Inca ruins. (B) 

Day 16 – Sacred Valley: Full-day tour of the 

Sacred Valley, including Pisac market and the 

Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. (B, L) 

Day 17 – To Machu Picchu: Take the train 

to Machu Picchu and tour the ruins. Stay 

overnight in the town of Aguas Calientes in 

the valley below the site. (B, L, D) 

Day 18 – To Cuzco: Option to return to 

the ruins early in the morning. Afternoon 

train back to Cuzco for 1 night. (B) 

Day 19 – To Quito: Fly to Quito, via Lima 

and stay 2 nights at Patio Andaluz. (B) 

Day 20 – Quito: Morning tour of Quito 

and the Middle of the World equatorial line 

monument. (B) 

Day 21 – To Galapagos Islands: Fly to the 

Galapagos Islands for a 3-night cruise. 

(B, L, D) 

Days 22-23 – Galapagos: Cruise the islands, 

taking tours with naturalist guides. There 

will be time for swimming and snorkelling. 

(B, L, D) 

Day 24 – To London: Fly to Guayaquil and 

on to London, via Madrid, with Iberia. (B) 





CUBA TOUR 

SUPERIOR TOUR 

CUBAN 

DISCOVERY 


Pinar del Rio 

✈ Havana 

Cienfuegos 

C ARRIBEAN 

SEA 

Trinidad 


Stay in a colonial hotel in the heart of Trinidad 

Take a ride in a classic American car & walk around old Havana 

Experience countryside life at Las Terrazas community 

Gain insight into the revolution at Che Guevara’s Museum 

Enliven the senses on this overland journey 

through Cuba, with its blend of colours, 

flavours, aromas and sounds. Discover the faded 

colonial grandeur of Havana and Trinidad, the 

delightful rolling countryside with its tobacco 

and coffee plantations, the historical sites of 

the revolution and the ever-present rhythms 

of the son and mambo styles of music. Cuba 

is changing fast, so this is a great time to visit 

while its exotic and distinctive style remains. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To Cuba: Fly to Havana with Virgin 

Atlantic. On arrival, drive out to Las Terrazas 

in the western province of Pinar del Rio. 

Established as a sustainable environmental and 

development project, Las Terrazas provides an 

ideal introduction to Cuba’s countryside life and 

landscapes. Stay 2 nights at La Moka Hotel. (D) 

Day 2 – Viñales: Full-day tour of the beautiful 

Viñales valley, its tobacco plantations and 

rounded limestone hills. Visit a cigar factory 

and take a boat ride through the Indian Cave. 

Return to La Moka Hotel. (B, L) 

Day 3 – To Havana: Morning visit to the local 

community and the partially restored 19thcentury 

coffee estate. After lunch, drive to 

the capital and stay at the Iberostar Parque 

Central for 2 nights. Optional evening music 

performance by the Buena Vista Social Club or 

Cabaret Parisien. (B, L) 

Day 4 – Havana: Morning walking tour of old 

Havana, including the Camera Obscura and 

a stop at El Floridita, home of the daiquiri. 

Afternoon panoramic tour in a classic 

American car, visiting Revolution Square and 

the rum museum (B, L) 

Day 5 – To Cienfuegos: Travel to Cienfuegos 

via the Peninsula de Zapata. Take a boat trip 

through the mangroves and drive past Playa 

Girón, site of the 1961 invasion. Continue to 

the small city of Cienfuegos, with its distinct 

French influence. Take a tour of the city and 

have dinner at Cienfuegos Yacht Club. Stay 

overnight at La Union Hotel. (B, L, D) 

Day 6 – To Trinidad: Visit the Cienfuegos 

botanical gardens this morning. Continue to 

Trinidad for a 2-night stay at the Iberostar 

Grand Hotel, a restored colonial building in the 

heart of the old town. Afternoon walking tour 

of Trinidad, including the Romantic Museum 

and a visit to Casa de la Musica. Founded in 

1514, Trinidad contains beautifully preserved 

colonial buildings, with hardly a trace of 20thcentury 

architecture. (B) 

Day 7 – Trinidad: Morning tour of the Valley 

of the Sugar Mills, dotted with ruins of large 

former sugar plantations. Visit the watchtower 

of the Manaca Iznaga plantation, a reminder of 

Cuba’s colonisation and slave trade, then have 

lunch before returning to Trinidad. Afternoon 

at leisure. (B, L) 

Day 8 – To Santa Clara & Havana: Morning 

drive to historic Santa Clara, the site of the 

turning point in the Cuban revolution and see 

Che Guevara’s museum and mausoleum. After 

lunch, continue to Havana for 2 nights at the 

Iberostar Parque Central. (B, L) 

Day 9 – Havana: Day at leisure to stroll along 

old Havana’s cobbled streets, perhaps relax by 

the rooftop pool or take optional visits to the 

Bellas Artes Museum, Hemingway’s Museum or 

the Revolution Museum. (B) 

Day 10 – To London: Afternoon transfer to the 

airport. Fly to London with Virgin Atlantic. (B) 


Viñales Trinidad

TOUR CUBA 

El Capitolio, Havana 

EXTENSIONS 

Tour + Cayo Santa Maria 


At the end of your tour, relax on the white 

sandy beach of Cayo Santa Maria on Cuba’s 

north coast. The Melia Cayo Santa Maria is 

an all-inclusive hotel, with a range of leisure 

facilities and a number of restaurants. 

Day 8 – To Cayo Santa Maria: After visiting 

Santa Clara, continue to Cayo Santa Maria and 

stay 3 nights at the Melia Cayo Santa Maria* / 

Melia Buenavista*. (B, L, D) 

Days 9-10 – Cayo Santa Maria: At leisure on 

the coast. (B, L, D) 

Day 11 – To Havana: Drive to Havana and stay 

overnight at the Iberostar Parque Central. (B) 

Day 12 – To London: Day at leisure. Evening 

flight to London with Virgin Atlantic. (B) 




NOTES 

* Extension upgrade: It is possible to upgrade 

to an Ocean View room at the Melia Cayo 

Santa Maria from £35pp or to the first class 

Melia Buenavista adult-only resort. Please see 

page 82 for details and refer to the price grid 

for prices. 

Travel in Cuba: The tourist infrastructure in 

Cuba cannot be compared with that in most 

Latin American countries. Although Cox & 

Kings uses some of the best accommodation 

available, La Moka and La Union are very 

Cuban Discovery tour prices for departures on or between the following dates 

simple hotels. Road journeys can take longer 

than anticipated, dining options are often 

limited and the standard of service can be 

erratic. However, we feel that any deficiencies 

are more than compensated for by Cuba’s 

culture and scenery. 

Private Journeys: Prices for Private Journeys 

shown in the price table are not valid during 

Easter, Christmas and New Year. 

Code Escorted No of 17 Jan 31 Jan 07 Feb to 21 Mar to 31 Oct 14 Nov 16 Jan 30 Jan to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Group Tour nights 13 13 14 Mar 13 04 Apr 13 13 13 14 20 Mar 14 from from 

CUB Tour 9 1,795 1,895 1,895 2,245 1,995 1,895 1,995 1,995 295 • 

CUBCSM + Melia Cayo Santa Maria 3 245 245 245 265 245 265 265 265 95 225 

CUBCMB + Melia Buenavista 3 405 405 405 425 425 425 425 425 265 395 

Code Private No of 01 Jan to 21 Mar to 06 Apr to 30 Jun to 18 Jul to 22 Aug to 01 Nov to 01 Dec to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 20 Mar 13 05 Apr 13 29 Jun 13 17 Jul 13 21 Aug 13 31 Oct 13 30 Nov 13 14 Dec 13 from from 

CUI Private tour 9 2,325 2,645 2,275 2,445 2,595 2,275 2,375 2,675 295 1,245 







17 Jan 13 27 Jan 13 

31 Jan 13 10 Feb 13 

07 Feb 13 17 Feb 13 

14 Feb 13 24 Feb 13 

21 Feb 13 03 Mar 13 

Virgin Atlantic flight upgrades 


07 Mar 13 17 Mar 13 

14 Mar 13 24 Mar 13 

21 Mar 13 31 Mar 13 

04 Apr 13 14 Apr 13 

31 Oct 13 10 Nov 13 

Q Virgin Premium Economy: From £395 per person return* 

Q Virgin Upper Class: From £1,495 per person return* 


14 Nov 13 24 Nov 13 

16 Jan 14 26 Jan 14 

30 Jan 14 09 Feb 14 

06 Feb 14 16 Feb 14 

13 Feb 14 23 Feb 14 



20 Feb 14 02 Mar 14 

06 Mar 14 16 Mar 14 

13 Mar 14 23 Mar 14 

20 Mar 14 30 Mar 14

CUBA PRIVATE JOURNEY 

LUXURY TOUR 

SPIRIT 

OF CUBA 


Pinar del Rio 

✈ 

Havana 

Cienfuegos 

C ARRIBEAN 

SEA 

Cayo Santa Maria 

Trinidad 


Stay in a luxurious historic Havana hotel 

Explore the world heritage site of Trinidad 

Experience a taste of Cuban culture 

EXTENSION 

Tour + Melia Buenavista 


Relax in the beautiful cay of Santa Maria, 

home to white powder beaches that are 

rated among the best in Cuba. The first class 

all-inclusive Melia Buenavista is an adults-only 

resort, with a secluded location surrounded 

by coves and set apart from the rest of the 

hotels on the cay. 

Discover Cuba’s historic splendour, vibrant 

culture and tropical countryside. Stroll 

around old Havana’s beautiful squares, travel 

in classic 1950s cars and visit the wonderfully 

preserved colonial centre of Trinidad. Stay 

in luxury in the heart of these two most 

beautiful cities and discover an exotic and 

distinctive destination before it changes. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To Havana: Fly to Havana with Virgin 

Atlantic. Transfer to the Saratoga Hotel for 

3 nights (Junior suite). Located in the centre 

of Havana, the Saratoga has been restored 

to combine its 19th-century style with 

contemporary luxury facilities. (N) 

Day 2 – Havana: Morning walking tour of the old 

town, including a visit to a cigar factory and the 

rum museum. This afternoon, take a panoramic 

tour of the city in a classic American car. (B, L) 

Day 3 – Havana: Day at leisure to explore 

Havana or take an optional tour of the Viñales 

valley. Recommendations include a stop for a 

drink at El Floridita, home of the daiquiri and 

one of Hemingway’s favourite haunts. Optional 

evening Buena Vista Social Club performance 

with dinner at the Hotel Nacional*. (B) 

Day 4 – To Trinidad: Travel to the Frenchinfluenced 

port of Cienfuegos for a brief city 

tour. After lunch at Palacio de Valle, continue 

to Trinidad and stay 3 nights at the Iberostar 

Grand Hotel, a small elegant property in the 

heart of the old town. (B, L) 

Day 5 – Trinidad: Morning tour of the Valley of 

the Sugar Mills, the ruins of the plantations that 

were once worked by slaves. Afternoon tour 

of Trinidad’s old town, a Unesco world heritage 

site. (B, L) 

Day 6 – Trinidad: At leisure to explore the 

colonial streets of Trinidad or the nearby 

Caribbean beaches. (B) 

Day 7 – To Havana: Drive to Havana, visiting 

the historic town of Santa Clara and Che 

Guevara’s museum en route. Stay overnight at 

the Hotel Saratoga (Junior suite). (B, L) 


and fly to London with Virgin Atlantic. (B) 

Day 9 – London: Morning arrival (N) 

Trinidad 

Spirit of Cuba journey prices for departures on or between the following dates 




Day 7 – To Cayo Santa Maria: After visiting 

Santa Clara, continue to the north coast for 3 

nights at the Melia Buenavista. (B, L, D) 

Days 8 & 9 – Cayo Santa Maria: At leisure to 

relax by the beach and turquoise sea. (B, L, D) 

Day 10 – To Havana: Drive to Havana and 

transfer to the Saratoga Hotel for 1 night. (B) 

Day 11 – To London: Evening flight to London 

with Virgin Atlantic. (B) 




NOTES 

Departures: This tour is based on a Monday, 

Thursday or Saturday departure to coincide 

with the Virgin Atlantic schedule to Havana. 

* Buena Vista Social Club: Performances are 

on Thursdays and Saturdays and are subject to 

change. 

Extension departures: The Melia Buenavista 

extension is based on a Monday departure. 

Thursday departures require an additional 

night at the Melia Buenavista (from £105 per 

person), while Saturday departures require 

2 additional nights. Extensions to the Mayan 

Riviera in Mexico can also be arranged. Please 

inquire for details and prices. 

Luxury Tour: Please see page 9 details. 

Code Private No of 01 Jan to 21 Mar to 06 Apr to 01 May to 01 Jul to 01 Sep to 01 Nov to 01 Dec to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 20 Mar 13 05 Apr 13 30 Apr 13 30 Jun 13 31 Aug 13 31 Oct 13 30 Nov 13 12 Dec 13 from from 

SCU Private tour 7 2,245 2,545 2,245 2,095 2,425 2,095 2,245 2,395 275 840 

SCUCEN + Melia Buenavista 3 485 485 485 485 665 485 485 485 245 345 



change, particularly as a result of any additional fuel surcharges. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking. See coxandkings.co.uk for current prices. 


PRIVATE JOURNEY CUBA 

DISCOVERY TOUR 

A JOURNEY 

THROUGH CUBA 


Pinar del Rio 

✈ Havana 

Cienfuegos 

C ARRIBEAN 

SEA 

Trinidad 

Camagüey 

Mayari 

Santiago de Cuba 


Comprehensive overland journey 

Glimpse into the history, culture & country life of the interior 

This comprehensive overland journey covers 

Cuba from west to east, travelling through 

rolling countryside to captivating mountain 

scenery and Afro-Caribbean culture. The long 

but rewarding drives through the interior 

provide a rare glimpse into the everyday life 

of this unique destination. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To Havana: Fly to Havana with Virgin 

Atlantic. Transfer to the Iberostar Parque 

Central for 2 nights. (N) 

Day 2 – Havana: Half-day walking tour of the 

old town, including a visit to a cigar factory. (B) 

Day 3 – To Viñales: Full-day visit to Viñales, a 

traditional tobacco growing area of Cuba with 

beautiful limestone formations. Continue to 

Hotel La Moka for 2 nights. (B, L) 

Day 4 – Las Terrazas: Relax at the ecomountain 

community of Las Terrazas or 

take optional excursions in the surrounding 

countryside. (B) 

and the Morro Fortress. In the afternoon, see 

the Gran Piedra and the spectacular scenery of 

the Sierra Maestra mountains. (B, L) 

Day 11 – To Mayari & Holguin: Morning drive 

to Mayari, surrounded by pine forests, and take 

a walk to see waterfalls. Optional visit to the 

small village of Biran to see Fidel Castro’s family 

estate. Continue to Holguin and stay overnight 

at Villa Mayabe, located near the city. (B, L) 

Day 12 – To Sancti Spiritus: Transfer to the 

colonial village of Sancti Spiritus (5 hours). Stay 

1 night at Hostal El Rijo. (B) 

Day 13 – To Santa Clara & Havana: Visit 

historic Santa Clara and Che Guevara’s 

Museum. Continue to Havana for 2 nights at 

the Iberostar Parque Central. (B) 

Day 14 – Havana: At leisure or optional 

panoramic tour in a classic American car. (B) 


and fly to London with Virgin. (B) 




NOTES 

Departures: This tour is based on a Monday, 

Thursday or Saturday departure to coincide 

with the Virgin Atlantic schedule to Havana. 

Discovery Tour: Please see page 9 for an 

explanation about Discovery Tours. 

Day 5 – To Cienfuegos: Drive to the French 

colonial town of Cienfuegos. Take a short city 

tour and stay 1 night at Hotel La Union. (B) 

Day 6 – To Trinidad: Transfer to Trinidad, one 

of the oldest cities in Cuba. Stay for 2 nights at 

Hotel La Ronda and take an afternoon tour of 

the colonial centre. (B) 

Day 7 – Trinidad: Morning visit to the nearby 

Valley of the Sugar Mills. Spend the afternoon 

at leisure. (B) 

Day 8 – To Camaguey: Drive to Camaguey 

(5-6 hours) and take a short tour of its winding 

streets. Stay at the Gran Hotel for 1 night. (B) 

Day 9 – To Santiago de Cuba: This morning, 

continue to Santiago de Cuba, the first capital 

city of the island, visiting Bayamo en route. Stay 

for 2 nights at the Melia Santiago. (B, L) 

Day 10 – Santiago de Cuba: Morning tour of 

the historical centre, the Moncada barracks 

A Journey Through Cuba journey prices for departures on or between the following dates 






Code Private No of 01 Jan to 21 Mar to 06 Apr to 01 May to 01 Jul to 26 Aug to 01 Nov to 01 Dec to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 20 Mar 13 05 Apr 13 30 Apr 13 30 Jun 13 25 Aug 13 31 Oct 13 30 Nov 13 15 Dec 13 from from 

JCU Private tour 14 2,745 3,095 2,745 2,645 2,995 2,645 2,745 2,995 325 1,395 



change, particularly as a result of any additional fuel surcharges. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking. See coxandkings.co.uk for current prices.

CUBA TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL 

CUBA 

TAILOR-MADE 

Pinar del Rio 

✈ 

Havana 

Cienfuegos 

C ARRIBEAN 

SEA 

Cayo Santa Maria 

Trinidad 

Camagüey 

Holguin 


Cuba offers colourful heritage, intriguing history, a lush interior and splendid beaches, as well as 

direct Virgin flights from London and good connections with other Latin American countries. 

Classic American cars, rum and cigars, intoxicating Cuban music, crumbling colonial buildings 

and Che Guevara murals all add to the charm and character of this special destination. Travel 

to Cuba is indeed a memorable experience and tailor-made journeys can range from visits to 

Havana, one of the oldest and grandest cities in the Americas and a worthy destination in its own 

right, to longer explorations of this fascinating island. 

Havana 

• Enigmatic time warp city 

• Faded grandeur 

A former port of call for ships to the New 

World, Havana is built on a sweeping bay. 

The old city (Havana Vieja), a Unesco world 

heritage site, is currently being restored to its 

former glory with beautiful baroque churches, 

palaces and convents lining its cobbled streets 

and squares, and is best explored on foot. The 

state of decay of some of the colonial buildings 

only adds to the charm and character of this 

enigmatic city. Soak up the atmosphere strolling 

along the streets, visit one of many museums 

in converted colonial mansions, including the 

superb Cuban art collection at the Bellas Artes 

Museum, dance to salsa and rumba, or just 

relax with a mojito on the rooftop terrace of 

your hotel. 

El Capitolio, Havana 


Classic American cars 

Classic American cars from the 1940s and 

50s roll up and down the streets of Havana. 

An undisputable testament to the ingenuity of 

the Cubans, these lovingly maintained vintage 

vehicles have been running for more than 

half a century. A memorable experience is 

a ride along the famous Malecón, Havana’s 

oceanfront promenade lined with couples and 

fishermen. 

Music & cigars 

With a dizzying array of styles, the infectious 

Cuban music and iconic cigars are the 

country’s most celebrated exports. Admire 

the expert skills of a cigar roller at a tobacco 

factory in Havana or catch a performance of 

the extravagant Cabaret Parisien or famous 

Buena Vista Social Club. Local bars in the 

Vedado or Miramar districts play traditional live 

son or trova music. 

Revolution 

Havana’s huge Revolution Square, is an 

essential stop on any tour. A key venue for 

political marches, it is home to an over-sized 

bronze silhouette of legendary Ernesto ‘Che’ 

Guevara and José Martí‘s memorial, the 

country’s independence fighter. The Museum of 

the Revolution, housed in the former dictator’s 

palace is a perfect introduction to Cuba’s 

contradictory history.

TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL CUBA 

The Viñales valley 

• Peculiar limestone outcrops 

• Tobacco plantations 

• Cuba’s countryside life 

The fascinating landscape of Viñales consists 

of fertile valleys dotted with palm trees and 

peculiar mogote hills, the rounded limestone 

outcrops of the Sierra de los Organos. There are 

numerous caves and green plantations, where 

tobacco growing has remained unchanged for 

several centuries. Viñales can be visited on a 

day trip from Havana or from the nearby Sierra 

del Rosario Biosphere Reserve, where the eco 

resort of Las Terrazas offers another authentic 

glimpse into Cuba’s countryside life. 

Trinidad & surrounds 

• Beautiful colonial town 

• Che Guevara’s memorial 

Viñales Valley 

Santiago & the east 

• Revolutionary past 

• Lush mountains & forests 

Considered the soul of the country, the 

eastern part of Cuba is dominated by verdant 

mountains and is full of historic sites. Santiago 

de Cuba, the island’s first capital in the foothills 

of the Sierra Maestra mountains, has a rich 

colonial heritage and splendid fortifications. It is 

regarded as the cradle of the Cuban revolution. 

The city has an African-Caribbean flavour and 

is well known for its Cuban music. Inland are 

the pine-clad forests and waterfalls of Mayari, 

while to the very east is Baracoa, a sleepy 

colonial town and Cuba’s oldest settlement. 

Trinidad 

Cuban beach 

Colonial Trinidad, a Unesco world heritage 

site, has pastel coloured buildings and serene 

cobbled streets that seem frozen in time. Visit 

the Romantic Museum, an old merchant’s 

home and the local Casa de la Musica. Not 

far from town there are fine stretches of 

beach, ruins from the former sugar plantations 

and the verdant slopes of the Escambray 

mountains. A trip to Trinidad is often combined 

with a stop at French-influenced Cienfuegos 

and historic Santa Clara, site of the Che 

Guevara memorial. 

La Virgen del Cobre church, near Santiago de Cuba 

Cuba’s cays 

• Superb beaches & calm seas 

• Excellent end to a holiday 

The northern coast of Cuba is dotted with 

numerous small islands and cays, some 

connected to the mainland by long causeways. 

Long stretches of white sandy beaches offer 

an excellent opportunity to relax at the end of 

your journey. All first class hotels operate on 

an all-inclusive basis and we recommend the 

elegant Melia Buenavista on Cayo Santa Maria. 

This exclusive adult-only resort is set on a 

peninsula away from the rest of the hotels and 

is surrounded by small coves.

MEXICO TOUR 

SUPERIOR & LUXURY DEPARTURES 

HIGHLIGHTS 

OF MEXICO 


MEXICO 

✈ Mexico City 

C ARRIBEAN SEA 

Cancun 

Chichen Itza 

Uxmal 

Campeche 

Yucatan 

Peninsula 


Option to stay at historic Yucatan haciendas (Luxury departures only) 

Stroll through colonial Oaxaca 

Boat ride through the Sumidero canyon 

Visit to indigenous villages & Mayan sites 

Festival departures 

Oaxaca 

PACIFIC OCEAN 

Palenque 

San Cristobal 

de las Casas 

Discover the legacy of the Aztec, Mayan and 

Spanish empires on this outstanding tour 

of Mexico’s finest sites. Explore magnificent 

pyramids and temples, colourful colonial cities 

with their indigenous influences, and the 

natural beauty of valleys, canyons, waterfalls 

and tropical rainforests. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To Mexico City: Fly from London to 

Mexico City with British Airways. Transfer to 

the Melia Reforma Hotel / Four Seasons* for 

3 nights. (N) 

Day 2 – Mexico City: Morning tour of Mexico 

City, including the Zócalo (main plaza), the 

murals of Diego Rivera, the National Cathedral 

and the Anthropological Museum, with its 

displays of Mexico’s ancient civilisations. (B, L) 

Day 3 – Teotihuacán: Morning visit to the 

historic Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 

Continue to the magnificent pyramids of 

Teotihuacán, an ancient city dating back 2,000 

years where the main Pyramid of the Sun is 

more than 70 metres high. (B, L) 

Day 4 – To Oaxaca: Fly to Oaxaca, one of 

Mexico’s most beautiful colonial cities. Afternoon 

visit to the impressive ancient Zapotec capital of 

Monte Alban. Stay 2 nights at the Parador San 

Miguel / Camino Real Hotel*. (B) 

Day 5 – Oaxaca: Morning tour of Oaxaca, 

including the regional museum and Santo 

Domingo church. Afternoon at leisure or 

optional visit to the 2,000-year-old tree at El 

Tule and the ruins of Mitla. (B) 

Day 6 – To San Cristobal de las Casas: Fly 

to Tuxtla Gutierrez, via Mexico City. Take a 

boat along the Grijalva river to the Sumidero 

canyon. Continue to San Cristobal de las 

Casas and stay 2 nights at the Hotel Diego de 

Mazariegos. (B) 

Day 7 – San Cristobal de las Casas: Morning 

tour of this colonial town and nearby Indian 

villages of Zinacantán and San Juan Chamula. 


Day 8 – To Palenque: Drive from the cool 

highlands to the tropical lowlands and 

Palenque, via the waterfalls of Agua Azul. Stay 

1 night at the Chan Kah Resort / Quinta Cha 

Nab Nal*. (B, L) 

Day 9 – To Campeche: Morning tour of 

Palenque, one of the greatest Mayan sites, 

set in dense rainforest. Afternoon drive to 

Campeche via the scenic Sabancuy coast. 

Overnight at the Hotel Plaza Campeche / 

Hacienda Puerta Campeche*. (B, L) 

Day 10 – To Uxmal & Mérida: Short morning 

tour of this colourful colonial town and its 

forts before heading to Uxmal for a visit of 

the Mayan ceremonial centre. In the afternoon, 

continue to Mérida and stay at the Hotel 

Presidente InterContinental Villa Mercedes / 

Hacienda Temozon* for 2 nights. (B, L) 

Day 11 – Mérida: Day at leisure in the 

whitewashed city of Mérida or take an optional 

tour to an old henequen (sisal) hacienda or 

the Celestun Biosphere Reserve, a wildlife 

sanctuary for pink flamingoes and other 

waterbirds. (B) 

Day 12 – To Chichen Itza: Transfer to Chichen 

Itza and take a tour of the ancient Mayan city, 

which contains the magnificent 23-metre El 

Castillo pyramid. The carved image of the 

god Quetzalcoatl, in the form of a feathered 

serpent, is a notable feature. Stay 1 night at the 

Hacienda Chichen. (B) 

Day 13 – To London: Transfer to Cancun 

on the coast for a direct afternoon flight to 

London Gatwick with British Airways. (B) 




NOTES 

* Luxury departures: The 15 February 2013 

and 21 February 2014 departures are run as 

exclusive small groups with a maximum of 16 

passengers. Five hotels will be upgraded to 

some of the finest of Mexico’s properties as 

indicated (see pages 92-93 for hotel details). 

Accessibility: This tour is fully escorted from 

Mexico City to Cancun. Hotels Diego de 

Mazariegos, Chan Kah and Plaza Campeche 

are standard tourist class. You will cover uneven 

terrain during the visits to the ruins. 

Private Journeys: Prices shown in the price 

table are not valid for stays during Easter week, 

Christmas and New Year. 

Mexican festivals 

Mexico offers some of the most impressive 

festivals in Latin America accompanied with 

dances, music, colourful ceremonies and 

elaborate processions. The 25 March tour 

coincides with Semana Santa (Easter week) 

in Oaxaca, while the 30 October departure 

coincides with the Day of the Dead 

celebrations, where families pay respect to 

the deceased with offerings such as flowers 

and food.

TOUR MEXICO 

El Castillo pyramid, Chichen Itza

MEXICO TOUR EXTENSIONS 

HIGHLIGHTS OF MEXICO 

EXTENSIONS 

Copper Canyon + Tour 


Explore northern Mexico’s vast Copper 

Canyon by train. One and a half times deeper 

than the Grand Canyon, the Copper Canyon 

is surrounded by a spectacular landscape of 

pine forests and jagged peaks. 

Day 1 – To Mexico City: Fly to Mexico City. 

Stay overnight at the NH Airport Hotel. (B) 

Day 2 – To El Fuerte: Morning flight to Los 

Mochis and drive to El Fuerte, in the foothills 

of the Sierra Madre mountains. Spend the rest 

of the day at leisure in this delightful colonial 

town and stay at Posada del Hidalgo. 

Day 3 – To Barrancas: Early morning transfer 

to the station. Embark the train to ascend the 

Sierra Madre. On arrival at Barrancas (3,000 

Tour + Caribbean coast 


Enjoy the turquoise waters and white sandy 

beaches of Mexico’s Mayan riviera on the 

Caribbean coast, south of Cancun. 

Copper Canyon railway 

metres above sea level), transfer to the 

Hotel Posada Barrancas Mirador for 2 nights. 

All rooms have spectacular views over the 

canyon. (B, D) 

Day 4 – Barrancas: Morning visit to the 

Divisadero outlook, which looks over the 

Tararecua and Copper canyons. Afternoon at 

leisure to explore the trails around the hotel 

or take optional excursions. (B, L, D) 

Day 5 – To Los Mochis: Afternoon descent by 

train to Los Mochis and stay for 1 night at the 

Hotel Santa Anita. (B) 

Day 6 – To Mexico City: Morning flight to 

Mexico City. Transfer to the Melia Reforma to 

join the rest of the group. (B) 

Transfers & excursions: Transfers and 

excursions at the Copper Canyon and 

Los Mochis are on a shared basis. 

Day 13 – To Mayan riviera: Transfer to Cancun 

with the rest of the group and continue south 

towards Playa del Carmen. Stay at the Fairmont 

Mayakoba for 3 nights. This first class hotel 

occupies 97 hectares and is surrounded by 

lagoons, mangroves and a white sandy beach. (B) 

Days 14-15 – Mayan riviera: At leisure to 

relax on the coast or take optional excursions, 

including a visit to the magnificent pyramids of 

Tulum or the coastal channels of the nearby 

Siam Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.(N) 

Day 16 – To London: Transfer to Cancun for an 

afternoon British Airways flight to Gatwick. (N) 


Tour + Pacific coast 

Relax on the Pacific coast near the 

enchanting town of Zihuatanejo, with its 

spectacular coastline and authentic local 

culture. 

Fairmont Mayakoba, Mayan Riviera 

The Viceroy Zihuatenejo is set on the 

beautiful Playa de la Ropa beach among 

tropical gardens and offers Mexican-style 

guestrooms and award-winning cuisine. 

Please inquire for further details and prices. 

Zihuatanejo

TOUR EXTENSIONS MEXICO 

Havana + Tour 


Havana, an enigmatic city with beautiful 

colonial architecture and fading grandeur, 

is only a short flight from Mexico City. This 

pre-tour offers the opportunity to explore 

the sights and sounds of the old town and 

discover Cuba’s fascinating culture and 

history. It is possible to add extra nights in 

Havana (from £60 per person per night) 

or extend your stay in Cuba with a visit to 

colonial Trinidad. 

Day 1 – To Havana: Fly to Havana, via Madrid 

with British Airways / Iberia. Transfer to the 

Iberostar Parque Central for 3 nights. (N) 

Day 2 – Havana: Full-day tour of Havana, 

including a walking tour of its historic centre, a 

visit to a cigar factory and a panoramic tour in 

a classic American car. (B) 

Day 3 – Havana: Day at leisure or take an 

optional excursion to Viñales valley. (B) 

Day 4 – To Mexico City: Fly to Mexico City 

with Aeromexico. Transfer to the Melia Reforma 

Hotel and join the rest of the group. (B) 

Old Havana 

Tour + Guatemala 


Lake Atitlan 

Take in the highlights of Guatemala, including 

the classic Mayan site of Tikal in the Peten 

jungle, the beautiful colonial city of Antigua 

and Lake Atitlan. 

Day 13 – To Guatemala: Transfer to Cancun 

with the group and fly to Guatemala City, via 

Mexico City. Transfer to Antigua for 3 nights at 

the Meson de Maria. (B) 

Day 14 – Lake Atitlan: Full-day tour to 

Chichicastenango market and Lake Atitlan. (B, L) 

Day 15 – Antigua: Morning walking tour of 

Antigua, including the main plaza, the cathedral 

and La Merced monastery. Afternoon at 

leisure. (B) 

Day 16 – To Flores: Early morning flight to 

Flores. Morning tour of Tikal. Transfer to Hotel 

Camino Real, overlooking Lake Peten Itza. (B, L) 

Day 17 – To Guatemala City: Morning at 

leisure / optional excursions. Evening flight to 

Guatemala City. Stay at the Crowne Plaza. (B) 

Day 18 – To London: Fly to London, via Miami, 

with American Airlines / British Airways. (B) 


Highlights of Mexico tour prices for departures on or between the following dates 

Cathedral, Antigua 

Code Escorted No of 01 Feb to 01 Mar 25 Mar 30 Oct 18 Nov 03 Feb to • Single Supp Sole Supp 

Group Tour nights 15 Feb 13 13 13 13 13 21 Feb 14 from from 

HOM Superior tour 12 2,595 2,495 2,695 2,595 2,545 2,595 • 445 • 

LOM Luxury tour 12 3395 • • • • 3,465 • 965 • 

HOMCOP + Copper Canyon 5 1,045 1,045 1,045 1,045 1,045 POA • 245 395 

HOMCEB + Caribbean Coast 3 535 535 395 395 POA POA • 325 380 

HOMHAV + Havana 3 725 725 675 675 725 POA • 145 225 

HOMGUA + Guatemala 5 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,465 • 195 595 

Code Private No of 01 Jan to 25 Mar to 06 Apr to 24 Jun to 18 Aug to 21 Oct to 01 Dec to Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 24 Mar 13 05 Apr 13 23 Jun 13 17 Aug 13 20 Oct 13 30 Nov 13 31 Dec 13 from from 

HMI Superior private tour 12 3,125 3,225 3,175 3,375 3,175 3,125 3,375 460 1,635 





2013 / 2014 departure dates * Luxury departure † Semana Santa departure ‡ Day of the Dead departure 

Out (Fri) Rtn (Thu) 

01 Feb 13 14 Feb 13 

15 Feb 13* 28 Feb 13 


Out (Mon/ Fri) Rtn (Sun/Thu) 

01 Mar 13 14 Mar 13 

25 Mar 13 † 07 Apr 13 



Out (Mon/Wed) Rtn (Sun/Tue) 

30 Oct 13 ‡ 12 Nov 13 

18 Nov 13 01 Dec 13 


Out (Fri) Rtn (Thu) 

07 Feb 14 20 Feb 14 

21 Feb 14* 06 Mar 14 

Q From £115 per person return* British Airways. London Heathrow & Gatwick 

to / from: Aberdeen • Edinburgh • Glasgow • Manchester • Newcastle • Belfast 


MEXICO TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL 

MEXICO 

TAILOR-MADE 

Mexico has a vast and varied terrain, rich history and an extraordinary pre-Columbian legacy. 

It offers stunning Mayan and Aztec ruins, and beautifully preserved colonial towns, while the 

spectacular natural scenery encompasses snow-capped volcanoes, dramatic mountain canyons, 

desert coastlines, tropical rainforests, waterfalls and beautiful beaches. Accommodation options 

range from simple to modern luxurious properties, while carefully restored character hotels 

offer distinctive places to stay and further enrich the experience. 

Baja 

Peninsula 

La Paz 

PACIFIC 

OCEAN 

U S A 

Chihuahua 

M E X I C O 

Mexico City 

GULF OF 

MEXICO 

Yucatan 

Peninsula 

Chichen Itza Cancun 

Uxmal 

Campeche 

Oaxaca Palenque 

San Cristobal 

de Las Casas 

G U AT E M A L A 

Please contact Cox & Kings to discuss further ideas with one of our experts or refer to our 

website, coxandkings.co.uk. 

Oaxaca street 

Mexico City & surrounds 

• Anthropological Museum’s superb collection 

• Excellent restaurants 

• Huge pyramids of Teotihuacán 

Oaxaca 

• Delightful colonial buildings 

• Renowned regional cuisine 

• Zapotec ruins & handicraft villages 

Palenque 

San Cristobal de las Casas cathedral 

Chiapas 

• Indigenous communities 

• Stunning jungle Mayan ruins 

• Rivers, canyons and waterfalls 

Vibrant and busy Mexico City offers an 

exciting mix of history, culture and modernity, 

coupled with an excellent range of hotels, 

restaurants and nightlife. In the city centre, visit 

the vast main plaza (Zócalo), the ruined Aztec 

Templo Mayor and the superb Museum of 

Anthropology. To the south lie the charming 

historical districts of San Angel and Coyoacan. 

Here, you can browse art galleries, relax at a 

pavement cafe or visit the former homes of 

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Travel north-east 

from the city to visit the magnificent 

Sun and Moon pyramids in the huge ruined 

city of Teotihuacán. 

The city of Oaxaca, located in the state of the 

same name in south-west Mexico, is one of 

the country’s most beautiful colonial towns. 

Explore the cobbled streets on foot and 

discover markets, churches, monasteries and 

mansions. Sample some of the delicious local 

cuisine or maybe even take a cookery lesson. 

Surrounding the city are many small indigenous 

villages specialising in different crafts, such as 

weaving and pottery. Visit the nearby Zapotec 

ruins of Monte Alban, perched on a hilltop 

with dramatic views over the city and valley 

of Oaxaca, and continue to see the Mixtec 

stonework friezes of Mitla. 

In the verdant state of Chiapas, visit the 

highland colonial city of San Cristobal de 

las Casas and the fascinating Tzotzil Mayan 

communities of Zinacantán and Chamula. Take 

a boat ride along the spectacular 1,000-metre 

deep Sumidero canyon and look for monkeys 

and crocodiles. The Mayan ruins of Palenque 

can be reached by road from San Cristobal 

or Villahermosa and contain some of the 

finest Mayan architecture in a stunning jungle 

location. Close by are the beautiful waterfalls of 

Agua Azul and Misol-Ha, and further away lie 

the remote ruins of Yaxchilan and Bonampak 

on the river border with Guatemala.

TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL MEXICO 

SAMpLE JOURNEYS 

Colonial Cities 

5 Days / 4 nights from £895 

Journey to Mexico’s most splendid 

northern colonial cities, cradle of the 

Mexican revolution. 

Yucatan peninsula 

• Impressive Mayan ruins 

• Luxury colonial haciendas 

• Mayan Riviera 

Copper Canyon 

• Scenic train journey 

• Dramatic scenery & hikes 

Chichen Itza 

The Yucatan peninsula is covered in jungle and 

dotted with ancient ruins. Use the delightful 

colonial city of Mérida as a base or stay in a 

beautifully converted rural hacienda. Explore 

the awe-inspiring pyramids and temples of 

Mayan sites such as Uxmal and Chichen Itza, 

make a side-trip to the historic walled town 

of Campeche or take an incredible swim in a 

cenote, a unique freshwater sinkhole created 

by underground rivers. 

The stunning Mayan riviera offers white sandy 

beaches and turquoise Caribbean waters. Relax 

at one of a selection of intimate beachside 

resort properties, visit the cliff top ruins of 

Tulum, snorkel the reefs or search for wildlife. 

El Chepe train, Copper Canyon 

Offering some of Mexico’s most dramatic 

scenery, Copper Canyon is a series of 

spectacular rugged and forested canyons, some 

even deeper than the Grand Canyon. It is 

home to the Tarahumara people, who still live 

in small settlements and caves in the canyons. 

The Chihuahua Pacific railway (El Chepe) 

offers one of the most breathtaking train 

journeys in the world. Travel from Chihuahua 

to El Fuerte (near Los Mochis), or vice 

versa, and en route stay at El Divisadero for 

extraordinary views and hiking opportunities. 

Stop at Creel and Cerocahui for further 

exploration. 

Colonial cities 

• History & colonial architecture 

• Arts & crafts 

• Beautiful Lake Pátzcuaro 

Discover the splendid colonial cities of central 

and northern Mexico, where historic centres 

offer ornate churches and mansions, shady 

squares and courtyards, each with a distinct 

character. North of Mexico City lie Querétaro, 

which played a key role in Mexico’s history, 

the artists’ town of San Miguel de Allende and 

the former silver mining towns of Guanajuato 

and Zacatecas. To the west, lie rose-tinted 

Morelia, with its grand colonial buildings, and 

the indigenous communities of picturesque 

lakeside Pátzcuaro. Historic Puebla to the east 

is known for its baroque churches and Talavera 

ceramic tiles. Stay in charming character 

hotels or luxurious colonial properties to fully 

immerse yourself in local culture. 

Baja California 

• Desert peninsular 

• Whale-watching & marine life 

San Miguel de Allende 

Cacti, BaJa California 

Explore the desert landscape of the 

Baja peninsula and discover pristine bays 

surrounded by calm turquoise waters, teeming 

with marine life. At the southern tip of the 

peninsula, San José del Cabo is a quaint old 

town with a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful 

beaches. Alternatively, stay in the picturesque 

village of Todos Santos on the Pacific coast. 

Close to La Paz, on the Sea of Cortez, lies 

unspoilt Espiritu Santo island where you can 

camp in luxury and spot sea lions and blue 

whales. Further north lies sleepy and historic 

Loreto, while Bahia Magdalena and Laguna San 

Ignacio are renowned whale watching sites. 

Days 1-2 – To San Miguel de Allende: 

Transfer to San Miguel de Allende, visiting 

historic Querétaro en route. (B) 

Days 3-4 – To Morelia: Visit the silvermining 

town of Guanajuato with elaborate 

churches and subterranean streets. 

Continue to Morelia. (B) 

Day 5 – To Mexico City / Zihuatanejo: 

Visit the indigenous town of Pátzcuaro and 

its lake. Fly back to Mexico City or drive 

overland, visiting the Monarch Butterfly 

Sanctuary en route to see the amazing 

migration of millions of butterflies (Nov- 

Mar). Alternatively, travel by road to the 

Pacific coast and relax at one of the most 

beautiful bays in Mexico at Zihuatanejo. (B) 


Low season from: £895 

High season from: £945 

Baja & the Copper Canyon 

9 days / 8 nights from £1,345 

Combine the dramatic scenery 

experienced on a train ride through the 

Copper Canyon with an exploration of 

the desert and coast of the Baja peninsula. 

Day 1 – To Chihuahua: Begin in Chihuahua 

in the north. Visit Pancho Villa’s former 

home and the Museum of Revolution. (N) 

Days 2-3 – To Copper Canyon: Board 

the Chihuahua Pacific train to the stunning 

Copper Canyon. Stay at Posada Barrancas 

Mirador. Visit the Divisadero outlook. (B, D) 

Day 4 – To El Fuerte: Descend by train 

through the Sierra Madre mountains to 

El Fuerte. (B) 

Days 5-6 – To La Paz: Drive to Los Mochis 

and fly or take an overnight ferry (private 

cabin with air conditioning) across the Sea 

of Cortez to La Paz. Boat trip to Espiritu 

Santo island to spot sea lions and blue 

whales (Jan-Mar). (B) 

Days 7-9 – Baja peninsula: Continue 

through the rugged desert to San José del 

Cabo or Todos los Santos and relax on the 

coast. (B) 




Alternatives: This journey can be arranged in 

reverse order with additional stops and visits.

MEXICO TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL 

YUCATAN LUXURY 

HISTORIC HACIENDAS 

The historic haciendas in the Yucatan peninsula were formerly colonial plantations at the centre 

of the 19th-century henequen (sisal) boom. The majestic residences of some of these haciendas 

have been carefully restored and converted into luxurious hotels, retaining their colonial style and 

much of their original architecture. Full of individual character, these special properties offer an 

opportunity to step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the peninsula. 

Hacienda San José, 

SAMpLE JOURNEY 

Mexico in Style 


Hacienda Temozon 

Stay in character hotels of true distinction, 

while discovering Mexico City and its 

surroundings, the Mayan pyramids of the 

Yucatan peninsula and the white sand 

beaches of the Caribbean. 

Hacienda Temozon, 

between Merida & Uxmal 

Set on a grand country estate, the Hacienda 

Temozon is a beautifully restored 17th-century 

mansion. The 28 guestrooms and suites are 

located in the original buildings and feature 

dark hardwood cabinets, large iron beds and 

spacious baths. The hacienda has a restaurant 

with views of the gardens and swimming pool. 

Hacienda Uayamon, near Campeche 

A gorgeous example of colonial architecture, 

Hacienda Uayamon features grand rooms with 

soaring ceilings and arched doorways. The 12 

elegant suites are decorated with antiques and 

feature outdoor day beds. The dining room 

looks out over trees and a decorative pond, and 

there is a pool built into the old machine room. 

Hacienda San José, 

between Merida & Chichen Itza 

Located an hour’s drive from Merida, this 

secluded Starwood hacienda offers atmospheric 

surroundings in which to relax. The rooms 

feature high ceilings and colonial furniture, and 

many open directly on to private gardens or a 

plunge pool. The central patio is in the old coach 

house and there is a beautiful small chapel. 

Hacienda Puerta Campeche,Campeche 

This charming property has been created from 

a block of 17th-century colonial houses in the 

Unesco world heritage town of Campeche. 

Adobe walls, tiled patios and tropical gardens 

characterise the small 15-room hacienda. A 

special feature is the swimming pool, which 

twists through former corridors and old rooms. 

Days 1-3 – To Mexico City: Fly to Mexico 

City with British Airways and stay at the 

elegant Four Seasons Hotel. Explore the 

historic centre and visit the outstanding 

Museum of Anthropology and the 

huge pyramids of the ancient city of 

Teotihuacán. (B) 

Days 4-5 – To Mérida: Take a flight to 

Mérida on the Yucatan peninsula. Relax in 

the beautiful surroundings of the luxurious 

Hacienda Temozon or visit one of the 

extraordinary cenotes (sinkholes). (B) 

Days 6-7 – To Uxmal & San José: Explore 

the Mayan archaeological site of Uxmal 

and the colonial town of Mérida before 

continuing to Hacienda San José. Optional 

visit to Izamal, home to distinctive yellow 

buildings and a Franciscan convent. (B) 

Days 8-10 – To Chichen Itza & the 

Mayan Riviera: Explore Chichen Itza 

and its detailed temples, pyramids and 

observatories, then head to the beautiful 

Mayan riviera (see opposite page for hotel 

suggestions). Days at leisure or explore the 

coast and the treasures of the sea. (B) 

Days 11-12 – To London: Transfer to 

Cancun for a direct flight to London 

Gatwick with British Airways, arriving the 

following day. (B) 




TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL MEXICO 

MEXICO 

HOTELS 

Four Seasons, Mexico City 

Ideally situated on the Paseo de la Reforma, 

Mexico City’s main thoroughfare, the 

Four Seasons has been built in a colonial 

hacienda style. The majority of the 240 large 

guestrooms and suites overlook a fountain 

courtyard. The hotel’s facilities include a 

Mediterranean restaurant, swimming pool, spa 

and health club. 

Camino Real, Oaxaca 

Housed in the former 16th-century Santa 

Catalina convent in the heart of Oaxaca, this 

grand hotel has been meticulously restored 

and features beautiful courtyards decorated 

with frescoes. The 91 guestrooms are 

furnished with antiques and Mexican art, while 

facilities include an outdoor pool and excellent 

Mexican restaurant. 

Quinta Cha Nab Nal, Palenque 

Quinta Cha Nab Nal is a luxurious boutique 

hotel situated 3km from the archaeological 

site of Palenque. There are seven sophisticated 

suites surrounded by lush jungle vegetation, 

a an outdoor swimming pool and restaurant 

serving European and local dishes. The spa 

offers several traditional and relaxing Mayan 

treatments. 

Esencia, Riviera Maya 

Esencia, a luxurious small hotel on the Mayan 

riviera, was once the home of a European 

duchess. It features 29 spacious guestrooms 

with sun terraces offering sea or garden views 

and some have private plunge pools. The 

restaurant, Sal Y Fuego, serves local specialities, 

while the Aroma Spa offers massages, herbal 

facials and a sauna. 

Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita, 

Riviera Maya 

Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita lies on a secluded 

beach on the Mayan riviera. There are 90 

ocean view luxury suites, some with private 

plunge pools set amid the gardens. The hotel’s 

‘endless privileges’ concept includes fine dining, 

complimentary cocktails and afternoon tea, a 

Thalassotherapy treatment and boat trip. 

Maroma Resort & Spa, Riviera Maya 

The secluded whitewashed Maroma Resort & 

Spa by Orient-Express is set in tropical gardens 

on a beautiful stretch of the Mayan riviera. 

Exquisite guestrooms feature hand-painted 

tiles, beds swathed in white canopies and 

outdoor terraces. The two restaurants offer 

gourmet cuisine and you can even dine on the 

beach under a blanket of stars. 

Casa de Sierra Nevada, 

San Miguel de Allende 

Originally home to the town’s archbishop, the 

Orient-Express-owned Casa de Sierra Nevada 

comprises a collection of colonial buildings. 

All rooms are designed to complement the 

building’s original architecture and the hotel 

features its own cooking school. 

Villa Montaña, Morelia 

Villa Montaña is a colonial style hotel set on 

a hill overlooking the city of Morelia. The 

36 luxurious cottage-style rooms and suites 

feature log fireplaces and beamed ceilings, and 

have their own individual character. Wonderful 

panoramic views can be enjoyed from some of 

the rooms and the swimming pool. 

Casa Lecanda, Merida 

Housed in a restored Yucatecan home, Casa 

Lecanda is a boutique hotel built around 

beautiful courtyards and gardens. Blending the 

original design and materials with the comforts 

of a contemporary hotel, it features seven 

individually decorated guestrooms. Facilities 

include a wine and tequila bar, and pool.

costa rica Tour 

SuPErior Tour 

NATURAL SPLENDOUR 

OF COSTA RICA 


Lake 

Nicaragua agua 

Monteverde 

Arenal 

CENTRAL 

AMERIC A 

COSTA A RICA 

San José 

✈ 

Tortuguerouero 



View the Arenal volcano from your superior hotel 

Cross Lake Arenal by boat & cruise the canals of Tortuguero 

Caño Negro boat trip & explore the hanging bridges at Monteverde 

PACIFICIC 

OCEAN 

PANAMA 

Corcovado NP 

Located between the Atlantic and Pacific 

oceans, the small country of Costa rica is 

one of the most biologically diverse places on 

Earth. This journey visits some of the major 

national parks in the country and explores the 

astonishing variety of wildlife and contrasting 

habitats found here, including rainforest, cloud 

forest, volcanoes, lakes and canals. 

THE JOURNEY 

Day 1 – To San José: Fly to San José with 

United Airlines via the US. Transfer to the 

Ramada Plaza Herradura for 2 nights. (N) 

Day 2 – San José: Morning tour of the Doka 

estate’s coffee plantations on the slopes of 

the Poas volcano. After lunch, take a short 

panoramic tour of the city centre. (B, L) 

Day 3 – To Tortuguero: Take a shared overland 

transfer to Caño Blanco on the Caribbean 

coast. Cruise through the canals and backwaters 

that lead to Tortuguero, looking for birdlife, 

monkeys, sloths and other wildlife en route. Stay 

at Mawamba Lodge for 2 nights. (B, L, D) 

Day 4 – Tortuguero: A full-day of shared 

local excursions in Tortuguero. From July to 

September, an option is available to observe 

turtles nesting on the beach. (B, L, D) 

Day 5 – To Sarapiquí & Arenal: Return to 

Caño Blanco by boat and drive to Arenal 

visiting La Selva Biological Station en route. 

Learn about the scientific and conservation 

work of the researchers and take a short walk 

in the protected rainforest surroundings. Stay 

2 nights at the Mountain Paradise Hotel, which 

has tropical gardens and views of the Arenal 

volcano. (B, L) 

Day 6 – Arenal: Full-day tour to Caño Negro, 

an important wetland habitat for a range of 

bird species. Optional evening visit to the hot 

springs. (B, L) 

Day 7 – To Monteverde: Take a shared boat 

across Lake Arenal, taking in the spectacular 

Chestnut mandibled toucan 

views of the lake and its surroundings. Continue 

through the green mountains to Monteverde 

for 2 nights at the Monteverde Country Lodge. 

Afternoon visit to the Selvatura Butterfly 

Garden & Walkways and explore the treetop 

canopy from its hanging bridges. (B) 

Day 8 – Monteverde: Morning tour of the 

Monteverde cloud forest, a habitat for rare flora 

and fauna, such as the quetzal. Afternoon at 

leisure or take one of the optional excursions 

on offer, including the Santa Elena Reserve. (B) 

Day 9 – To San José: Return to San José via the 

town of Sarchi, home to traditional handicrafts 

and colourfully painted ox carts. Stay overnight 

at the Ramada Plaza Herradura. (B) 


for a flight to the US and on to London with 

United Airlines. (B) 




NOTES 

Accessibility: This tour is fully escorted 

throughout. All the lodges are comfortable, 

but do not always have a large range of 

facilities. The tour includes some long drives on 

unpaved roads. 

Private Journeys: The prices shown are not 

valid during Easter. 

the Natural splendour of costa rica tour prices for departures on or between the following dates 

Code Escorted No of 17 Jan 07 Feb 07 Mar 04 Apr 07 Nov 05 Dec 23 Jan 13 Feb Single Supp Sole Supp 


NSR Tour 9 2,095 2,095 1,995 2,095 2,045 1,995 2,145 2,145 345 • 

NSRSGD + San Gerardo de Dota 2 245 245 245 245 245 245 265 265 45 185 

NSRCOR + Corcovado 4 985 985 985 985 985 985 n/a n/a 125 160 

NSRPAR + Manuel Antonio 3 425 425 425 425 395 395 n/a n/a 230 425 

NSRTAM + Tamarindo 3 595 595 595 595 595 595 n/a n/a 325 445 

NSRPTY + Nicaragua 3 605 605 605 605 625 625 650 650 105 495 

NSRNIC + Panama 3 580 580 580 580 625 625 625 625 185 305 

Code Private No of 01 Jan to 01 Mar to 01 May to 24 Jun to 18 Aug to 01 Nov to 01 Dec to • Single Supp Sole Supp 

Journey nights 28 Feb 13 30 Apr 13 23 Jun 13 17 Aug 13 30 oct 13 30 Nov 13 14 Dec 13 from from 

NRI Private tour 9 2,295 2,245 2,295 2,395 2,195 2,295 2,345 • 345 745 

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Manchester • Birmingham • Glasgow • Edinburgh 


Arenal volcano

costa rica Tour ExTENSioNS 

NATURAL SPLENDOUR OF 

COSTA RICA EXTENSIONS 

Three-toed sloth 

Tour + Corcovado 


Corcovado National Park is a lowland 

primary rainforest described by National 

Geographic as ‘the most biologically intense 

place on Earth’. Explore the trails to spot 

monkeys, toucans, scarlet macaws and other 

species. A reasonable level of fitness is 

required. 

Day 10 – To Corcovado: Fly to Palmar Sur. 

Transfer by road to Sierpe and take a boat to 

Casa Corcovado Lodge for 3 nights. (B, L, D) 

Days 11-12 – Corcovado: Local shared 

excursions, including a tour to Corcovado 

National Park, a boat trip to Caño island and 

rainforest walks around the lodge. (B, L, D) 

Day 13 – To San José: Transfer by boat and 

plane to San José and stay at the Ramada Plaza 

Herradura for 1 night. (B) 

Day 14 – To London: Fly to London via the US 

with United Airlines. (B) 


Flights: Domestic flights have a luggage 

allowance of 12kg per person. 

Tamarindo, Guanacaste 

Tour + Manuel Antonio 


The smallest of Costa rica’s national parks, 

Manuel Antonio is also one of the most 

visited due to the remarkable diversity of 

its wildlife. its rainforest extends right down 

to the beautiful beaches where it is possible 

to see a surprising concentration of animals, 

including monkeys, sloths and armadillos. 

Day 9 – To Manuel Antonio: Drive from 

Monteverde to Manuel Antonio (five hours). 

Stay 3 nights at El Parador, which features 

panoramic views of the ocean, beach and 

jungle. Please see page 102 for hotel details. (B) 

Days 10-11 – Manuel Antonio: At leisure or 

take optional excursions, such as rainforest 

walks and boat tours in search of dolphins. (B) 

Day 12 – To San José: Transfer to San José and 

stay at the Ramada Plaza Herradura. (B) 

Day 13 – To London: Fly to London via the US 

with United Airlines. (B) 


Extra night: An extra free night can be added 

at El Parador on 7 Nov & 5 Dec departures. 

Tour + Tamarindo 


Tamarindo is situated in Guanacaste on the 

Pacific coast, an area that offers an abundance 

of sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. 

Take boat trips through the mangroves 

and excursions to see leatherback turtles 

(November to March). 

Day 9 – To Tamarindo: Drive to Tamarindo 

(approximately three hours) and stay for 3 

nights at the boutique Cala Luna hotel, located 

just a short walk from the peaceful Langosta 

beach (see page 102 for hotel details). (B) 

Days 10-11 – Tamarindo: At leisure or optional 


Day 12 – To San José: Fly to San José and 

transfer to the Ramada Plaza Herradura for 1 

night. (B) 

Day 13 – To London: Morning transfer to the 

airport for a flight to London via the US or 

Madrid. (B) 


Flights: Domestic flights have a luggage 

allowance of 12kg per person. 

Red eyed tree frog

Tour ExTENSioNS costa rica 

Hummingbird, Costa Rica 

Resplendent quetzal 

Tour + San Gerardo de Dota 


San Gerardo de Dota is located near Cerro 

de la Muerte, the ‘mountain of death’ and one 

of Costa rica’s highest peaks. 

Found in the narrow Savegre river valley it is 

a birdwatcher’s paradise and its cloud forest 

is home to more than 150 bird species. 

Day 10 – To San Gerardo de Dota: Transfer 

to San Gerardo de Dota in one of the most 

beautiful regions of Costa Rica and stay 2 

nights at Trogon Lodge, surrounded by nature 

trails. The lodge has 23 rooms and a familystyle 

restaurant serving delicious home-cooked 

meals. (B) 

Day 11 – San Gerardo de Dota: Early morning 

shared birdwatching tour. The surrounding 

primary forest is one of the best places to spot 

resplendent quetzals, considered to be among 

the world’s most striking birds. (B) 

Day 12 – To London: Transfer to San José. Fly 

to London via the US with United Airlines. (B) 


London. (N) 

Tour + Panama 


Panama Canal 

Travel along the Panama Canal, one of the 

wonders of modern engineering, explore 

the colonial heritage of Panama City or go 

birdwatching in the tropical rainforest. 

Day 9 – To Panama City: Return to San José 

and fly to Panama City. Transfer to the Crowne 

Plaza for 3 nights. (B) 

Day 10 – Panama Canal: Half-day transit on 

the Panama Canal. (B, L) 

Day 11 – Panama City: Half-day tour of 

colonial Panama and the Miraflores canal 

locks. Add an optional excursion, such as the 

Soberania National Park, which offers some of 

the best birding in the world. (B) 

Day 12 – To London: Fly to the US on to 

London with United Airlines. (B) 

Day 13 – London: In the afternoon, arrive in 

London. (N) 

Further extension: It is possible to further 

extend your stay at one of the Pacific beaches 

near to Panama City, the San Blas islands or the 

Caribbean Bocas del Toro archipelago. 

Church of Guadalupe, Granada 

Tour + Nicaragua 


Marvel at the beautiful volcanic scenery 

of Nicaragua and explore the rich colonial 

heritage of Granada on the shores of Lake 

Nicaragua. Take a boat trip on the lake, see 

the smoke and glowing lava of the active 

Masaya volcano or take optional hikes. 

Day 9 – To Granada: Drive to the border and 

cross into Nicaragua (approximately 7 hours’ 

drive). Stay 3 nights at Hotel Dario (B) 

Day 10 – Granada: Morning tour of Granada 

and take a short boat trip on Lake Nicaragua. 

Late afternoon visit to Masaya handicraft 

market and the Masaya crater to see the 

glowing lava. (B, L) 

Day 11 – Granada: At leisure. Take optional 

excursions such as a morning hike along 

the cloud forest trails on the summit of the 

Mombacho volcano or a full-day visit to beautiful 

Ometepe island on Lake Nicaragua (B) 

Day 12 – To London: Transfer to Managua for 

your flight to London via the US with United 

Airlines. (B) 

Day 13 – London: Arrive in London. (N)

costa rica TAiLor-MADE TrAvEL 

COSTA RICA 

TAILOR MADE 

Lake 

Nicaragua agua 

Monteverde 

Nicoya 

Peninsula 

Arenal 

CENTRAL 

AMERIC A 

COSTA RIC A 

San José 

✈ 

Tortuguerouero 


A nature-lover’s paradise, Costa rica’s landscapes range from smouldering volcanoes, cloud forests 

and coffee plantations to pristine rainforests and beautiful beaches on the Caribbean and Pacific 

coasts. National parks and reserves protect more than a quarter of this small country’s territory 

and its incredible biodiversity, including thousands of plant varieties, numerous kinds of colourful 

butterflies and more than 800 bird species. The country’s relatively small size allows for easy 

explorations by road or using one of the domestic airlines that link the capital San José in the 

highlands to the often remote coastal areas. An abundance of unspoilt beaches backed by tropical 

jungle provides the opportunity of combining various activities with relaxation. 

PACIFICIC 

OCEAN 

Osa 

Peninusla 

San Jose & the Central valley 

• Coffee tours 

• Poas volcano & crater lake 

• Butterfly & hummingbird gardens 

San Jose is located in the wide, fertile, Central 

Valley surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. 

A relatively small capital city, it combines 

modern with traditional Spanish architecture 

and offers some interesting museums, 

art galleries, restaurants and shops. The 

surrounding volcanic Central Valley is a verdant 

agricultural region with small towns and 

national parks. Visitors have the opportunity 

to explore coffee plantations, the rainforest 

of the Braulio Carrillo National Park and 

the orchids and other flora at the Lankaster 

Gardens. The Poas volcano, just outside the 

city, has a spectacular turquoise crater lake and 

many bird species in its dwarf cloud forest. 

La Paz waterfall gardens, on the slopes of the 

volcano, offers a number of trails as well as 

a hummingbird garden and a huge butterfly 

garden. 

Arenal & the North 

• Active volcanoes 

• Hot springs 

• Caño Negro boat trip & birdlife 

Central Valley 

The impressive cone-shaped Arenal volcano, 

until recently one of the regions’ most active, 

is surrounded by beautiful scenery. Attractions 

nearby include hot springs, canopy walkways 

in the treetops, boat trips on Lake Arenal, as 

well as along the Rio Frio & the Caño Negro 

wetlands for superb birding. 

Arenal volcano 

Further north-west and off the beaten track 

is the Tenorio Volcano National Park, where 

hikes in the rainforest lead to a beautiful 

waterfall and the turquoise Rio Celeste. The 

less explored Rincon de la Vieja National Park 

is home to another active volcano, tropical dry 

forest, varied wildlife, more geothermal springs 

and mud pools.

TAiLor-MADE TrAvEL costa rica 

Monteverde & cloud forests 

• Quetzals & butterflies 

• Canopy walkways 

• Hiking trails 

The mist-shrouded Monteverde cloud forest 

and the adjacent, but smaller, Santa Elena 

reserve are home to a profusion of plant life 

and many species of butterflies, insects and 

birds, including resplendent quetzals. Reached 

along unpaved roads, hike here along trails 

surrounded by hanging vines or flowering 

orchids, or stroll through the treetops on 

canopy walkways, suspended bridges that bring 

you closer to the flora and fauna. A superb 

and quieter alternative experience is El Silencio 

Lodge & Spa, located in its own private reserve 

in the Central Valley area of Bajos del Toro. The 

privately owned 800-hectare reserve of Los 

Angeles Cloud Forest lies closer to San José, 

but attracts fewer visitors than Monteverde. 

Further south, the small forested farming 

community of San Gerardo de Dota is home 

to quetzals, trogons and hummingbirds. 

Canopy walkway 

Corcovado & the osa peninsula 

• remote peninsula 

• incredible biodiversity 

• virgin rainforest 

The Osa peninsula is nestled between the 

Pacific Ocean and the Golfo Dulce in the 

remote south-west corner of Costa Rica. 

Tortuguero & the Caribbean 

• Boat trips along canals 

• Turtle watching 

Tortuguero National Park is located on 

the remote northern Caribbean coast 

and is accessible only by boat or plane. 

We recommend travelling through banana 

plantations and then taking a boat through 

the network of waterways that penetrate 

the dense tropical forests, linking rivers and 

lagoons. Simple, but comfortable, lodges are 

located along the canal banks around the small 

town of Tortuguero, well situated for easy 

forest hikes or boat trips to spot monkeys, 

sloths, caimans and toucans. Green turtles lay 

their eggs on the beaches here between July 

and September, while leatherbacks can be seen 

from March to June. 

Ocelot 

Home to the Corcovado National Park and 

covered in dense primary rainforest, this 

magnificent and remote peninsula offers 

excellent hiking trails and an incredible 

concentration of flora, such as 70-metre high 

ceiba trees, and fauna, including howler and 

spider monkeys, sloths, ocelots, anteaters, 

scarlet macaws and more than 350 other bird 

species. Offshore, palm-fringed Caño island is 

home to beautiful sandy beaches and excellent 

snorkelling opportunities. Jungle lodges range 

from simple and comfortable to rustic luxury. 

Tortuguero



Luxury Tour of Costa rica 


Discover Costa rica’s ecosystems, 

volcanoes and oceanfront reserves while 

staying in its most stylish properties. 

Day 1 – To San José: Fly to San José. Costa 

Rica Marriott for 1 night. (N) 

Days 2-4 – To the osa peninsula: Visit 

INBioparque. Fly to the Osa peninsula and 

stay at El Remanso Lodge or Lapa Rios. 

Excursions into the rainforest. (B, L, D) 

Days 5-6 – To Arenal: Fly to San José and 

transfer to Arenal for 2 nights at the Arenal 

Nayara Hotel. Take a tour of Caño Negro, to 

see birds, monkeys, sloths and caimans. (B) 

Days 7-8 – To Monteverde / cloud forest 

reserve: Travel by boat and overland to 

Monteverde. Alternatively stay at El Silencio 

Lodge & Spa on a private reserve. Explore 

the cloud forest for amazing birdlife. (B) 

Days 9-11 – To the Nicoya peninsula: 

Continue to the Nicoya peninsula to relax 

at the luxurious Punta Islita. (B) 

Days 12-14 – To San Jose & London: Fly 

to San Jose for an overnight stay before a 

return flight to London. (B) 

GuiDELiNE PriCES 



Costa rica Self-Drive 


Explore the relatively small natural 

paradise of Costa rica by road. 

Day 1 – To San José: Fly to San José. (N) 

Days 2-3 – To Los Angeles Cloud Forest: 

Pick up your hire car and drive to Los 

Angeles cloud forest for a 2-night stay 

and exploration. Optional visit to La Paz 

Waterfalls Gardens en route. (B) 

Days 4-5 – To Arenal: Drive to Arenal for a 

2-night stay. Time at leisure, hike or visit hot 

springs or the Hanging Bridges. (B) 

Days 6-7 – To Tenorio: Drive to Tenorio 

National Park, perhaps stopping at Caño 

Negro wetlands. Birdwatching in Palo Verde 

National Park and a hike to the azure blue 

river Celeste are recommended. (B) 

Days 8-10 – To Guanacaste: Drive to 

Guanacaste for a 3-night stay. Relax on the 

beach or go turtle-watching. (B) 

Days 11-13 – To San Jose & London: Drive 

to San Jose for an overnight stay, before 

flying to London. (B) 




Nicoya peninsula 

• unspoilt beaches 

• Nesting turtles 

• Spectacular sunsets 

Pacific coast, Nicoya Peninsula 

The Nicoya peninsula stretches down along 

the northern Pacific coastline offering some 

of Costa Rica’s finest beaches and, in the 

north, one of the largest remaining areas of 

dry forest in Central America. Tamarindo 

is a somewhat developed beach town that 

retains its laidback atmosphere. There you 

can relax on the sandy beaches, explore the 

mangroves by boat or take an excursion to 

see nesting leatherback turtles (November to 

March). The southern part of Nicoya is more 

remote and secluded. Intimate hideaways such 

as Punta Islita, perched on a hillside above a 

private beach, or the exclusive Latitude 10 in 

Santa Teresa, close to the tip of the peninsula, 

provide the chance to relax and enjoy 

spectacular ocean sunsets. 

COX & KINGS RECOMMENDS… 

Birdwatching 

Costa Rica’s various habitats offer rewarding 

birdwatching experiences. Besides the 

numerous cloud forest reserves and the 

pristine rainforests of the Osa peninsula, other 

important areas include the Frio river and 

the wetlands of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, 

home to an impressive number of migratory 

birds, including Nicaraguan grackles. Waterfowl 

also abound in the fresh and saltwater lagoons 

of the Palo Verde wetlands, particularly from 

January to March. The lowland forests around 

La Selva Biological Station and Puerto Viejo de 

Sarapiqui contain more than 400 bird species. 

Turtle watching 

Costa Rica is home to six species of turtles, 

including leatherbacks, the largest sea turtles. 

During the nesting season, watch adults laying 

eggs and baby turtles making their way to 

the sea. There are good sites both on the 

Caribbean side (Tortuguero) and the Pacific 

coast (Tamarindo & Ostional). 

Self-drive explorations 

Explore this biologically diverse country at your 

own pace. Self-drive itineraries benefit from 

short distances and, though road conditions 

may vary, there are plenty of opportunities to 

spot wildlife and discover interesting places. 

Squirrel monkeys, Manuel Antonio 

The Central Pacific 

• Jungle-clad beaches 

• Great wildlife viewing & snorkelling 

The central Pacific coastline is perfect for 

combining exploration and relaxation. The small 

and superb Manuel Antonio National Park 

features lush rainforest fringed by beautiful 

beaches and rocky headlands. Its wildlife includes 

white-faced capuchins, howler and squirrel 

monkeys, toucans, sloths and agoutis. Hotels on 

the forested cliffs between the town of Quepos 

and the park, enjoy panoramic ocean views and 

easy access to the beaches. The Carara National 

Park to the north, bordered by the Tarcoles river, 

is home to crocodiles, monkeys and macaws. 

Further south towards Domincal and Uvita the 

less visited coastline gets wilder. The Ballena 

National Marine Park protects coral and rocky 

reefs and is great for spotting turtles, dolphins 

and whales, which migrate here to mate 

between December and April. 

Collared trogon 

100 COX & KINGS Escorted Group Tours • Private Journeys • Tailor-Made Travel

TAiLor-MADE TrAvEL PaNaMa 

COSTA RICA & PANAMA 

Tortuguero 

TAILOR–MADE 

COSTA RIC A 

Monteverde 

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San José 

Osa 

Peninusla 

At the crossroads of the Americas, Panama is best known for the amazing feat of engineering that is 

the Panama Canal, which connects the Pacific ocean and Caribbean Sea. A combined trip to Panama 

City and the canal with neighbouring Costa rica can easily be arranged, yet Panama has much more 

to offer. its amazing biodiversity and lush rainforests makes it a birdwatcher’s paradise. it is possible 

to learn about the indigenous cultures of the Kuna in the San Blas islands and Emberá tribes in the 

Chagres National Park, while the Pacific and Caribbean beaches offer superb sun, sand and sea. 


Boquete 

Bocas del Toro 

PANAMA 

Panama 

Canal 

San Blas archipelago 

Panama City 

Birds of Panama 

• Huge variety of bird species 

Thick-billed euphonia, Panama 

Panama’s incredible biodiversity includes 

superb birding opportunities, with more than 

950 species to spot. Explore the rainforest 

trails of the Soberanía National Park, such 

as the famous Pipeline Road, or the cloud 

forest of Boquete on the slopes of the Baru 

volcano. Closer to Panama City, the small town 

of El Valle is surrounded by rugged peaks 

and forests, while the Metropolitan Park is a 

tropical forest oasis in the city limits. 

Tropical beaches & islands 

• relaxed atmosphere & Kuna culture 

San Blas Islands 

Panama offers hundreds of tropical islands and 

protected coral reefs. It is possible to stay on 

the Pacific Coast close to Panama City, or on 

the Caribbean archipelago of Bocas del Toro, 

with lush forests and white sands. Alternatively, 

the sun-soaked San Blas archipelago, home 

to the Kuna, offers stays in simple lodges with 

opportunities to learn about the indigenous 

culture, snorkel the clear waters and unwind 

on palm-fringed beaches. 

Panama City & the canal 

• Colonial district 

• Canal crossing 

Cosmopolitan Panama City offers a vibrant 

mix of modern skyscrapers and historical 

colonial districts. Explore the city or visit the 

Miraflores locks to watch the giant container 

ships pass by. Take a partial or full transit of the 

famous canal, passing through the rainforests of 

Panama Province, various locks and into Lake 

Gatun through the Gaillard Cut, where the 

canal breaks through the Continental Divide. 

Star Flyer 

• Tall ship experience & Pacific coastline 

Panama City 

Star Flyer 

The Star Flyer, a beautiful clipper ship 

accommodating 170 passengers, offers the 

chance to explore coastal areas, inaccessible by 

land. It sails along the Pacific coastline of Costa 

Rica, past lush rainforest, tropical islands and 

areas rich in wildlife and buccaneering history, 

and includes short visits to either Panama or 

Nicaragua. Twice yearly, the ship sails from 

Panama to Costa Rica or vice versa and also 

transits the canal. 


Panama & Costa rica Discovery 


visit the famous canal and explore 

different habitats before ending with a 

beach stay on the Pacific Coast. 

Days 1-3 – To Panama City: Fly to Panama 

City. Take a half-day transit on the canal 

(Saturdays). Optional excursions available 

include a city tour, birdwatching in the 

rainforest or a train ride along the banks of 

the canal. (B) 

Days 4-5 – To Boquete: Fly to David and 

transfer to Boquete, to explore the cloud 

forest trails. (B) 

Day 6 – To San Jose & Sarapiqui: Fly to San 

Jose. Drive to Sarapiqui, with an optional 

stop at the Poas volcano. (B) 

Days 7-8 – To Arenal: Take optional 

excursions such as birdwatching or a 

chocolate tour. Continue to Arenal for a 

2-night stay. Visit the Caño Negro wetlands 

and spot wildlife. (B) 

Days 9-11 – To Manuel Antonio: Transfer 

to Manuel Antonio for a 3-night stay. 

Explore the small rainforest park or relax 

by the coast. (B) 

Days 12-13 – To London: Fly to London, 

arriving the next day. (B) 




Black-throated trogon


COSTA RICA 

HOTELS 

Punta islita, Guanacaste 

Perched on a mountain outpost overlooking 

the Pacific Ocean, this hotel, a member of 

Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is the 

perfect retreat on the Nicoya peninsula. 

Punta Islita has a restaurant serving seafood 

and international cuisine, a swimming pool, 

jacuzzi and beautiful private beach. Optional 

excursions include hiking and fishing. 

Lapa rios, osa Peninsula 

Lapa Rios is a remote eco-lodge situated in 

a 400-hectare private reserve of primary 

lowland tropical rainforest. Each of the 16 

bungalows has a large deck overlooking the 

rainforest and the Pacific Ocean. Facilities 

include an outdoor pool and excellent 

restaurant. Guided forest walks and 

birdwatching excursions can be arranged. 

El Silencio Lodge & Spa, Bajos del Toro 

El Silencio Lodge & Spa is an environmentally 

friendly retreat set in a 200-hectare private 

reserve in the central region of Costa Rica. 

Surrounded by tropical cloud forest and 

waterfalls, the hotel’s 16 luxury suites each 

have a private veranda, gas fireplace and 

jacuzzi. The spa offers a full range of pampering 

treatments. 

Manatus Hotel, Tortuguero 

Manatus Hotel is located on a land strip 

between two canals and is surrounded by lush 

tropical vegetation. The charming lodge offers 

12 comfortable and stylish guestrooms, a bar 

and restaurant, swimming pool, small gym and 

spa. Activities are easily arranged and include 

birdwatching, frog observation and turtle 

watching. 

Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens, Arenal 

This exclusive hotel comprises 24 individual 

casitas, set among lush tropical gardens. Each 

spacious casita features a four-poster bed, 

outdoor shower, jacuzzi and balcony with 

stunning views of the Arenal volcano. There 

is a panoramic restaurant and small spa. Trips 

to observe the lava flows are offered in the 

evenings. 

rio Celeste Hideaway, Tenorio 

Rio Celeste Hideaway is surrounded by the 

rainforest of Tenorio Volcano National Park, 

in northern Costa Rica. This nature retreat 

features 26 individual casitas with outdoor 

showers and private balconies, an open-air 

restaurant and spa. Birdwatching on the private 

reserve and visits to the nearby Celeste river 

can be arranged. 

Cala Luna, Tamarindo 

Cala Luna is a small character hotel located 

just outside Tamarindo, a short walk from the 

regions’ beautiful beaches. The hotel offers 

de luxe guestrooms and two-bedroom villas 

set in landscaped gardens. Facilities include 

a swimming pool, sushi bar and restaurant 

serving seafood and international cuisine. 

Latitude 10, Santa Teresa 

Latitude 10 is an exclusive beach retreat on the 

remote southern tip of the Nicoya peninsula. 

There are five jungle casitas constructed from 

dark almond wood that feature canopy beds, 

open-air bathrooms and private balconies. The 

elegant colonial clubhouse and outdoor pool 

overlook the stunning wild beach and ocean. 

El Parador, Manuel Antonio 

El Parador Hotel is located along a peninsula 

of the central Pacific coastline and has superb 

panoramic views. The 129 guestrooms all have 

balconies overlooking the rainforest or ocean. 

The hotel has a selection of restaurants offering 

seafood and international cuisine, a wine cellar, 

infinity pool, health spa, tennis court and library.

TAiLor-MADE TrAvEL cENtraL aMErica 

CENTRAL AMERICA 

HOTELS 

The Lodge at Chaa Creek, 

Cayo District, Belize 

Chaa Creek is set in a private 140-hectare 

reserve amid lush Caribbean rainforest in the 

foothills of the Maya mountains. The lodge 

consists of 23 palm-thatched cottages and a 

first class spa. Activities include walking wildlife 

trails, visits to Mayan ruins and swimming in the 

pristine river waters. 

victoria House, Ambergris Caye, Belize 

Victoria House is located on one of the best 

beaches of Ambergris Caye, next to the 

second largest barrier reef in the world. Set 

amid lush tropical gardens with a beachfront 

pool, accommodation is in a selection of 

charming casitas, plantation rooms and suites. 

Dining is informal, with a mix of Belizean and 

international cuisine. 

The Lodge at Pico Bonito, Honduras 

The Lodge at Pico Bonito nestles amid one 

of Central America’s largest unexplored 

rainforests, against a backdrop of the towering 

peaks of the Nombre de Dios mountains. This 

luxurious eco-property features individual 

cabañas, lush gardens, a landscaped outdoor 

pool and private rainforest trails that meander 

past waterfalls and rivers. 

Casa Encantada, Antigua, Guatemala 

A charming boutique hotel with true 

local flavour, Casa Encantada has just nine 

individually decorated guestrooms overlooking 

the courtyard garden or lily pond, each 

furnished with custom-designed wrought iron 

four-poster beds and fine linens. There is also 

a rooftop suite and terrace with a bar offering 

views across the old town. 

Casa Palopo, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala 

Casa Palopo is a seven-bedroom villa built on 

the hillside overlooking Lake Atitlan and its 

surrounding volcanoes. Offering a combination 

of suites and luxury villas, this boutique hotel 

has beautifully designed interiors, complete 

with smart contemporary furnishings and 

Mayan artwork. There is also a swimming pool 

and pretty gardens. 

La Lancha, Tikal, Guatemala 

This exclusive resort, created by Francis Ford 

Coppola, overlooks beautiful Lake Peten Itza 

and is close to the Mayan ruins of Tikal. From 

the main lodge, winding paths lead to secluded 

guest casitas. Each is brightly decorated with 

native art furnishings and offers views of the 

rainforest or lake. Facilities include a swimming 

pool and an open-air restaurant. 

Morgan’s rock, 

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua 

Morgan’s Rock is a delightful eco-lodge close 

to the border with Costa Rica. Featuring 15 

wooden bungalows with private decks dotted 

around the dry tropical forest, it is close to a 

white sandy beach that hosts nesting turtles in 

season (usually August to January). 

Las Clementinas, Panama City, Panama 

This charming boutique hotel is conveniently 

located in Panama City’s old town. Each of the 

six elegantly designed suites offers a separate 

bedroom and living area, as well as a small 

kitchen. The rooftop terrace has uninterrupted 

views of the city and ocean, while the 

restaurant features a garden for alfresco dining. 

Bristol Buenaventura, 

Pacific Coast, Panama 

The Bristol Buenaventura is a luxurious 

beachside resort, just 90 minutes from Panama 

City. Its 114 rooms and eight villas are elegantly 

decorated and feature first class amenities. 

Unwind in three beautiful pools, at the spa or 

enjoy a selection of superb dining venues.

GUatEMaLa TAiLor-MADE TrAvEL 

GUATEMALA 

TAILOR-MADE 

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Flores 


Tikal 

B E L I Z E 

Livingston 

Lake Rio Dulce 

Izabal 

Caribbean 

Sea 

Guatemala is a small country located it the heart of the Mayan world that offers a spectacular 

range of attractions. Discover beautiful colonial cities with cobblestone streets and ancient Mayan 

sites with towering pyramids. The natural beauty includes the mountains of the highland region, 

shimmering lakes surrounded by volcanoes, and jungles teeming with birds and wildlife. indigenous 

Mayan people, who make up 60% of the population, proudly maintain their traditions and languages, 

and wear traditional colourful textiles. 

Chichicastenango 

Panajachel 

Guatemala City 

Lake Antigua 

Atitlan 

Pacific 

Ocean 

E L S A LV A D O R 

Copan ruins 

H O N D U R A S 

Antigua, Guatemala 

Antigua 

• Colonial buildings & coffee plantations 

Despite being damaged by earthquakes and 

rebuilt on many occasions, Antigua, the former 

16th-century Guatemalan capital, remains one 

the most beautiful colonial cities in Central 

America, surrounded by the volcanoes of 

Agua, Acatenango and Fuego and small 

coffee plantations. Its cobbled streets are 

best explored on foot with many impressive 

churches, convents and monasteries as well 

as fountains, parks and gardens, and beautiful 

private mansions. 

Tikal & El Peten 

• Jungle & remote Mayan ruins 

Tikal 

El Peten, in northern Guatemala, is a lowland 

jungle region containing many Mayan ruins, 

lost cities and ceremonial centres. The 

magnificent Mayan site of Tikal has a collection 

of huge temples spread across a protected 

rainforest reserve, home to howler monkeys, 

coatis and birds such as toucans, parrots and 

hummingbirds. Other Mayan ruins include Yaxha, 

remote Aguateca, reached only by river, and 

Ceibal, which features well-preserved carvings. 

Lake Atitlan & markets 

• Beautiful scenery & Mayan villages 

Beautiful azure Lake Atitlan is located in 

the verdant highland region surrounded by 

perfectly shaped volcanoes. From Panajachel, 

take a boat trip across the lake to visit the 

traditional Mayan villages of Santiago Atitlan 

and San Juan la Laguna where colourfully 

dressed locals go about their daily routines. The 

Chichicastenango market, situated to the north 

of Lake Atitlan, sees local people trade textiles, 

pottery and food, sell local handicrafts and 

perform religious ceremonies. 

rio Dulce & Livingston 

• Boat trips & Caribbean culture 

Lake Atitlan 

Rio Dulce, Livingston 

Travel east to Rio Dulce, visiting the Mayan 

stellae of Quirigua en route. A boat trip along 

the Dulce river, running from Lake Izabal, 

Guatemala’s largest lake, to Livingston on 

Amatique Bay on the Caribbean coast, offers 

changing landscapes of rainforest, canyon cliff 

walls, gorges and Spanish forts. Livingston, a 

town with a strong Caribbean culture, is a 

good place to pause when travelling between 

Tikal and Copan in Honduras. 


Colours of Guatemala 


Day 1 – To Antigua: Fly from the UK to 

Guatemala City. Transfer to Antigua. (N) 

Day 2 – Antigua: Morning walking tour of 

Antigua. (B) 

Day 3 – To Lake Atitlan: Drive to Lake 

Atitlan, via a coffee farm and the Mayan 

Traditions Museum. (B) 

Day 4 – Lake Atitlan: Full-day tour of the 

lake, including the villages of Santiago Atitlan 

and San Juan la Laguna. (B, L) 

Day 5 – To Antigua: Visit Chichicastenango 

market. Return to Antigua. (B) 

Day 6 – To Livingston: Transfer to 

Livingston, visiting Quirigua and taking a 

boat down the Dulce river en route. (B) 

Day 7 – To El Peten: Explore Livingston 

and take a tour of the Dulce river gorges. 

Transfer to El Peten. (B, L) 

Day 8 – Tikal: Morning tour of Tikal. (B, L) 

Day 9 – To Guatemala City: Optional 

morning tour of Yaxha. Fly to Guatemala 

City. (B) 

Days 10-11 – To London / Belize: Fly from 

Guatemala City to London. Alternatively, 

extend your holiday and continue by road 

from El Peten into Belize. (B) 




Weaver, Guatemala

TAiLor-MADE TrAvEL BELiZE 

BELIZE 

TAILOR-MADE 

M E X I C O 

Lamanai 

Belize City 

Ambergris 

Caye 

San Pedro 

Caribbean 

Sea 

Belize, a former British colony and the only English-speaking country in Central America, is a tiny 

tropical paradise situated between Mexico and Guatemala. The interior contains large areas of 

protected forests and mountains, with hundreds of species of birds, howler monkeys and even 

jaguars, as well as rivers, cave systems and Mayan archaeological sites. The Caribbean coast has white 

sandy beaches, small cays (islands) and turquoise blue waters. offshore, the second largest barrier 

reef in the world is renowned for its spectacular snorkelling opportunities. 

Xunantunich Cayo district 

Mountain 

Pine Ridge Hopkins 

Placencia 

Cockscome Basin 

Wildlife Sanctuary 


Punta Gorda 

Gulf of 

Honduras 

H O 

N 

D 

U 

R A 

S 

The Cayo district 

• outdoor activities & Mayan sites 

Wild collared aracari 

The Cayo district is located in western 

Belize, near the border with Guatemala, and 

encompasses lush sub-tropical forests and 

the Maya mountains. Here, the rainforest is 

home to howler monkeys and armadillos, and 

superb birdlife. Within this area, the Mountain 

Pine Ridge forests spread over an area dotted 

with waterfalls and caves. Stay in a lodge and 

explore the region by hiking, horse riding, 

cycling, canoeing or visit Mayan ruins such 

as Caracol. 

Heliconius butterfly, Toledo district 

Southern Belize 

• Coastal reserves & indigenous culture 

The Toledo district in the far south of Belize is 

less visited than other regions, but has much to 

offer. Reached by a flight to the coastal town of 

Punta Gorda, with its strong Garifuna culture, 

the area offers well-preserved rainforests, 

rivers, mangrove lagoons and coastal nature 

reserves, all with superb opportunities for 

birding and wildlife spotting. Activities include 

hiking, boat rides, kayaking, snorkelling and visits 

to local Mayan villages. 

Beaches of Belize 

• Caribbean seas & barrier reef 

Ambergris Caye is located off the coast of 

Belize, running parallel to the coral reef. Stay 

at a property outside the town of San Pedro 

and snorkel the clear blue waters alongside 

hundreds of species of colourful tropical fish. 

On the south coast of the mainland, properties 

near villages such as Placencia and Hopkins 

are also ideal for relaxation and snorkelling. 

The lush jungle and waterfalls of nearby 

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary can be 

easily explored. 

Northern Belize 

• remote location & superb birding 

Beach, Belize 

Howler monkeys 

Northern Belize is home to the Orange 

Walk district, and is known for its areas of 

dense jungle. Highlights include the Crooked 

Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, home to hundreds of 

waterbirds, and the Mayan sites of Lamanai 

and Altun Ha. This is one of the country’s great 

birding destinations, with more than 400 bird 

species located here, as well as jaguars and 

pumas. Stay at the remote and stylish Chan 

Chich Lodge, located in a 500 sq km reserve. 


Belize: rainforest, reef & ruins 


Explore the key attractions of Belize on 

this tour, including both the rainforests 

of the interior and the beaches of the 

Caribbean coast. Alternatively, combine 

a tour of Belize with neighbouring 

Guatemala and Honduras. 

Day 1 – To Miami: Fly to Miami and stay 

overnight. (N) 

Days 2-4 – To Belize City: Fly to Belize City. 

Drive to the Cayo district. Optional tours 

to visit the rainforest. (B) 

Day 5 – To Placencia: Drive to Belmopen 

and fly to Placencia. (B) 

Days 6-7 – Placencia: At leisure. Optional 

excursions, including snorkelling and 

Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary. (B) 

Day 8 – To Ambergris Caye: Fly to Belize 

City and on to Ambergris Caye. (B) 

Days 9-10 – Ambergris Caye: At leisure. 

Optional excursions include snorkelling. (B) 

Days 11-12 – To London: Fly to Belize City 

and continue to London, via the US. (B) 


Low season from: £2,795 (Standard) / 

£3,395 (Luxury) 

High season from: £2,995 (Standard) / 

£3,595 (Luxury) 

Placencia

cENtraL aMErica TAiLor-MADE TrAvEL 

CENTRAL AMERICA 

TAILOR MADE 

Less explored than some of their neighbours, Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador offer beautiful 

scenery and rewarding travel experiences off the main tourist trail. Nicaragua is a fascinating 

destination in its own right, yet can easily be combined with Costa rica. Honduras can be added as 

a short side-trip or longer extension from Guatemala, while El Salvador can be included as part of a 

multi-country itinerary to these small but enchanting countries. 

Bay Islands 

San Pedro Sula Pico Bonito 

Copán 

Tegucigalpa 

San Salvador 

León Managua 

Granada 

Monteverde Arenal 

GUATEMALA 

BELIZE 

EL SALAVADOR 

HONDURAS 

NIC ARAGUA 

COSTA 

RIC A 

C ARRIBEAN 

SEA 

Bocas del Toro 

Boquete Panama 

City 

PANAMA 


coxandkings.co.uk, for further itinerary suggestions, and information on hotels and excursions. 

Church, Nicaragua 

Copan, Honduras 

San Andres ruins, El Salvador 

Honduras 

• Mayan ruins 

• Lush rainforest 

The Mayan ruins of Copan, renowned for their 

remarkable sculptures and intricately carved 

stelae, are located close to the Guatemalan 

border in the west of the country. The Pico 

Bonito National Park contains lush rainforest, 

rivers and waterfalls and is near the Caribbean 

coast. Stay at the Lodge at Pico Bonito and 

explore the rainforest, home to abundant 

wildlife, including more than 400 species 

of birds, or take a boat ride through the 

mangrove lagoons of Cuero y Salado, a coastal 

manatee and wildlife refuge. Also worth visiting 

are the Bay Islands, which offer excellent 

snorkelling, the colonial city of Comayagua, 

Pulhapanzak Falls and the picturesque Lake 

Yojoa, for its excellent birdlife. 

Nicaragua 

• revolutionary past 

• volcanoes, rivers & lakes 

Off-the-beaten track and belying its turbulent 

past, Nicaragua is a safe and welcoming 

destination with fantastic volcanic scenery. 

Explore colonial Granada on the shores of 

Lake Nicaragua, the largest lake in Central 

America. Visit León, a colourful and artistic city 

steeped in a revolutionary past, or the beautiful 

highland coffee-growing region around 

Matagalpa. Relax at Morgan’s Rock, a delightful 

eco-lodge on the Pacific coast. The more 

adventurous can hike the Mombacho volcano, 

visit lake islands, such as unspoiled Ometepe 

with its twin volcanoes, or the Solentiname 

archipelago. Nature lovers can travel along the 

San Juan river and into the pristine Indio Maiz 

Bio-Reserve. 

El Salvador 

• Floral mountain scenery 

• Archaelogical sites 

The least visited of the Central America 

countries, El Salvador is a real delight due 

to its welcoming people, amazing volcanic 

scenery and lack of many tourists. Explore the 

charming colonial town of Suchitoto, with its 

beautiful architecture, cobbled streets and art 

galleries and take a boat trip on the nearby 

lake. Visit a coffee plantation or explore the 

volcanoes, crater lakes, mountain national 

parks or Pacific coastline. Travel along the 

Route of the Flowers, a picturesque route 

through floral mountain scenery, to visit 

small towns renowned for their handicrafts. 

Visit archaeological sites such as San Andres, 

Tazumal and the Unesco world heritage Joya 

de Ceren, the Pompei of America.

TAiLor-MADE TrAvEL cENtraL aMErica 

Tikal, Guatemala 

Scarlet macaw, Copan 

Granada, Nicaragua 


Mayan Triangle 


The journey combines a number of 

fascinating Mayan ruins thoughout 

Guatemala, Honduras and Belize with 

colonial towns, indigenous cultures and 

Caribbean beaches. 

Day 1-2 To Antigua: Fly to Guatemala City 

and transfer to Antigua for 2 nights. Walking 

tour of this picturesque colonial town. 

Optional visit to a local village to see how 

textiles are made. (B) 

Days 3-4 – To Lake Atitlan: Drive to Lake 

Atitlan via the small Mayan ruins of Ixmiche. 

Option to take part in a traditional shaman 

ceremony. Boat tour of the lake and 

surrounding villages. (B) 

Day 5 – To Antigua: Visit Chichicastenango 

market (Thursday & Sunday) and return to 

Antigua for overnight. (B, L) 

Day 6-7 – To Copan: Drive across 

Guatemala to Copan and the charming 

town of Copan Ruinas. Visit the Mayan 

ruins, see Los Sapos stone carvings and 

enjoy lunch at a former hacienda. (B) 

Day 8 – To rio Dulce: Transfer to Rio 

Dulce via Mayan stelae of Quirigua. Boat 

trip on the river to see the bird island and 

an indigenous community project. (B, L) 

Days 9-10 – To Tikal: Drive to the Tikal 

area. Explore the Tikal ruins, among the 

most impressive of all Mayan sites. Optional 

sunset visit to Yaxha ruins. (B) 

Days 11-13 – To Belize: Drive to Belize 

City, visiting ancient Xunantunich ruins in 

the Cayo district en route. Fly to Ambergris 

Caye for 3 nights. Relax by the turquoise 

Caribbean sea or go snorkelling. (B) 

Days 14-15 – To London: Fly to Belize City 

and on to London via the USA, arriving the 

following day. (B) 




Back roads of Central America 


This trip travels through the less visited 

countries of Honduras, El Salvador and 

Nicaragua to discover colourful towns, 

natural landscape of lakes and volcanoes, 

and the unesco heritage ruins of Copan. 

Day 1 – To San Pedro Sula: Fly via Miami to 

San Pedro Sula. (N) 

Days 2-4 – To Copan: Transfer to Copan 

and take guided tours of the Mayan ruins 

and museum and visit Finca el Cisne, a 

family run coffee and cardamom plantation 

and a working cattle ranch. (B, L) 

Days 5-7 – To Suchitoto: Transfer by road 

to Suchitoto in El Salvador, via the colourful 

town and handicraft markets of La Palma. 

Explore the town and its lake. Take optional 

excursions to pre-Columbian archaeological 

sites, local villages or the Flower Route. (B) 

Days 8-9 – To Leon: Fly to Managua in 

Nicaragua and transfer to the artistic 

colonial city of Leon. City tour and time at 

leisure to explore. (B) 

Days 10-11 – Juan venado & Granada: 

Explore the mangroves of the Juan Venado 

nature reserve, then transfer by road to 

the delightful lakeside city of Granada. Take 

a morning nature hike on the Mombacho 

volcano. Optional excursions include a city 

tour or evening visit to see the glowing lava 

of the Masaya volcano. (B) 

Days 12-14 – To Pacific coast: Transfer to 

Morgans Rock ecolodge on the Pacific coast. 

En route, it is possible to visit the beautiful 

island of Ometepe on Lake Nicaragua. Time 

at leisure to relax on the beach, take nature 

walks or fishing trips. (B, L, D) 

Days 15-16 – To London: Transfer to 

Managua for flight to London via Miami, 





Grand Tour of Central America 


This introductory tour to Central America 

allows to explore the varied highlights of 

Panama, Costa rica, Nicaragua, Honduras 

and Guatemala, with the option to add a 

visit to El Salvador or Belize. 

Days 1-3 – To Panama City: Fly to Panama 

City. Explore the old city and Miraflores 

Locks or take an optional canal transit. 

Birdwatching tour in the Soberania National 

Park. (B) 

Days 4-5 – To Arenal: Fly to San José and 

transfer to Arenal area. Optional excursions 

include Caño Negro wetlands or relaxing in 

hot springs. (B) 

Days 6-7– To Monteverde: Travel to 

Monteverde by boat and road. Explore the 

cloud forest, a habitat for rare species. (B) 

Day 8 – To Guanacaste: Drive to Rincon 

de la Vieja. Walk in the volcanic national 

park. (B) 

Days 9-10 – To Granada: Cross the border 

into Nicaragua and continue to colonial 

Granada. City tour and boat ride on the 

lake. Visit Masaya handicraft market and an 

active volcano. (B) 

Days 11-13 – To Honduras: Fly to San 

Pedro Sula. Drive to Copan Ruinas and 

explore the Mayan ruins. (B, 1L) 

Days 14-15 – To rio Dulce & Tikal: 

Transfer to Rio Dulce via Quirigua. Boat 

ride on the river Dulce and stay for a 

night before continuing to Tikal. Optional 

excursion to Yaxha ruins at sunset. (B, 1L) 

Day 16-18 To Antigua: Visit the majestic 

Tikal ruins. Fly to Guatemala City and 

transfer to colonial Antigua. Explore the city. 

and visit Lake Atitlan. (B, 2L) 

Days 19-20 – To London: Fly to London, 





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to, making your booking. If you do not purchase the policy we offer, you must purchase 

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disabilities. If you do not purchase insurance through us, it is your responsibility to ensure 

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them with you on holiday. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover 

you purchase is suitable and adequate for your particular needs. We do not check 

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(a) If you wish to make any amendments to your holiday after the confirmation invoice 

has been issued, you must inform us in writing and we will do our best to help. Please 

note however that if you (i) change to a different departure date, cruise or destination 

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change’ is a change made before departure that, taking account of the information 

you give us at the time of booking and that we can reasonably be expected to know 

as a tour operator, we can reasonably expect to have a major affect on your holiday. 

Significant changes include the following changes when made before departure; a 

change of accommodation to that of a lower official classification or standard for the 

whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of outward departure time 

or overall length of time you are away of 12 or more hours, a change of UK departure 

point to one that is more inconvenient for you (except between airports serving the 

same city) and, in the case of cruises, a radical change of itinerary. 

If we have to make a significant change or cancel, we will tell you as soon as possible. If there 

is time to do so before departure, we will offer you the choice of the following options: 

(i) (for significant changes) accepting the changed arrangements, or 

(ii) purchasing an alternative holiday from us (paying or receiving a refund in respect 

of any price difference), or 

(iii) cancelling or accepting the cancellation, in which case you will receive a full and quick 

refund of all monies you have paid to us. 

Please note, the above options are not available where any change made is a minor one. 

If we have to make a significant change or cancel, we will, where compensation is 

appropriate, pay you the compensation payments set out in the table below depending 

on the circumstances and when the significant change or cancellation is notified to 

you or your travel agent subject to the following exceptions. Compensation will not 

be payable and no liability beyond offering the above mentioned choices can be 

accepted where we are forced to make a change or cancel as a result of unusual 

and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we 

could not have avoided even with all due care or where we have to cancel because 

the minimum number of persons required to operate your holiday has not been 

reached prior to the balance due date. No compensation will be payable and the above 

options will not be available if we cancel as a result of your failure to comply with any 

requirement of these booking conditions entitling us to cancel (such as paying on time) 

or if the change made is a minor one. A ‘minor change’ is any change that does not come 

within the definition of a significant change set out above. Although Cox & Kings will try 

to notify you of minor changes, it is not obliged to do so. Minor changes include (but 

are not limited to) the following: (1) Changes to one or more confirmed destination(s) 

for your holiday, providing there are no significant changes affecting any confirmed 

major destination; (2) Changes in the scheduled date and time of arrival or departure 

provided that, where necessary, hotel accommodation and reasonable sustenance for 

the period in question is provided to you at no additional charge; (3) Substitution of 

a named Lecturer and or Leader for another knowledgeable expert in the same field. 

All group holidays with Cox & Kings require a minimum number of bookings before 

they will operate. If an insufficient number of people have booked to make your holiday 

arrangements financially viable so that we have to cancel, we will inform you no later 

than eight weeks before your departure date. In this case, you will be offered the 

options set out above but no compensation will be payable. 

Period before departure a significant change 

compensation 

or cancellation is notified to you or your travel agent 

per person 

More than 56 days £10.00 

43-56 days £15.00 

42-29 days £20.00 

28-15 days £30.00 

14-0 days £40.00 

(b) This clause 7(b) applies if your contract is with a Third Party Supplier. 

If the Third Party Supplier changes or cancels your booking, we will pass on the new 

details to you together with any compensation that the Third Party Supplier may offer. 

As agent only for the Third Party Supplier we cannot accept any liability for any changes 

or cancellations made to these bookings. 

8) POSt DePartUre cHanGeS anD cUrtailment 

Please note, clauses 8(a) and (b) only apply where your contract is with us. 

(a) Changes and curtailment after departure (not caused by force majeure) 

If, after departure, it becomes apparent that a significant proportion of the services 

you have booked with us cannot be provided, we will make suitable alternative 

arrangements at no extra cost to you. We will also, where appropriate, compensate 

you for any difference in value between the arrangements you should have received 

and the alternative arrangements made and for any disappointment or inconvenience 

you have reasonably suffered as a result. For example, as we neither own, manage nor 

control the accommodation / transportation we use, it is possible we may be advised 

that your reserved accommodation is not available when you arrive at your destination. 

In this event, Cox & Kings will endeavour to secure accommodation of at least the same 

standard in that destination. If only accommodation of a lower standard is available, 

we will refund the difference between the prices of the accommodation booked and 

that received, and will pay £30 per person for any inconvenience or disappointment 

caused. Any compensation or other sums due will be paid on your return from holiday. 

If we are unable to make suitable alternative arrangements or you reject those offered 

for good reasons, we will, where your holiday includes international flights we have 

arranged and where appropriate, return you by equivalent transport (type and class of 

travel) to the departure point of your holiday or such other place as we agree as soon 

as we are reasonably able to do so. If your holiday does not include international flights 

arranged by us, we will, where appropriate in this situation, meet your reasonable costs 

of your return travel to your outward point of departure providing we have agreed 

these costs in advance of your incurring them. Where you reasonably return home early 

in the above circumstances, we will provide you with a refund in respect of that part of 

your holiday that you did not receive. 

Please note, we can only accept responsibility for the sums specifically referred to in this 

clause 8(a). We will have no liability for making any other payments including, without 

limitation, the cost of any service (such as flights, other transport or accommodation) 

which you book with someone other than Cox & Kings or which you arrange during 

your holiday in place of contracted services (unless we have agreed in writing to 

meet the cost) or for any losses or expenses of any nature (and whether or not 

we could have foreseen you would incur them) which you suffer or incur as a result 

of, or in connection with, your original holiday booking or any changed or curtailed 

arrangements including, without limitation, loss of earnings, paid holiday leave, profit, 

business or business opportunities. 

In all cases, our maximum liability is limited to a sum equivalent to the cost of the 

holiday (excluding amendment charges and insurance premiums), a refund of any 

directly attributable, reasonably incurred expenses (providing where appropriate, any 

such expenses that have been agreed by us) and the daily sum of £72 per person. 

(b) Changes and curtailment after departure (caused by force majeure) 

If, after departure, it becomes apparent that a significant proportion of the services 

you have booked with us cannot be provided, we will make suitable alternative 

arrangements at no extra cost to you. If we are unable to do so, or you reject the 

alternative arrangements offered for good reasons, we will, where appropriate, return 

you by equivalent transport (type and class of travel) to the departure point of your 

holiday or such other place as we agree as soon as we are reasonably able to do so. We 

are not, however, obliged to provide you with return travel to the UK if your holiday 

does not include international flights. Where the contracted service that we are unable 

to provide is your return flight, we will arrange for you to travel on an alternative flight in 

the same class of travel as soon as we reasonably can. However, we will have no liability 

to provide, or meet any costs of, any accommodation, meals or other services (other 

than those that form part of your contracted arrangements) while you are awaiting 

the alternative flight. The airline concerned may be obliged to do so – see clause 14(c). 

Please note, we can only accept responsibility for the sums specifically referred to in this 

clause 8(b). We will have no liability for making any other payments, including, without 

limitation, any compensation, refunds (unless we obtain any refunds from our suppliers), 

the cost of any service (such as flights, other transport or accommodation) that you 

book with someone other than Cox & Kings or that you arrange during your holiday 

in place of contracted services (unless we have agreed in writing to meet the cost) or 

for any losses or expenses of any nature (and whether or not we could have foreseen 

you would incur them) that you suffer or incur as a result of, or in connection with, your 

original holiday booking or any changed or curtailed arrangements, including, without 

limitation, loss of earnings, paid holiday leave, profit, business or business opportunities. 

Very rarely, we may be forced to curtail your holiday and return you to the UK 

(where your holiday includes return travel) before the scheduled end of your holiday. 

This is extremely unlikely, but if this situation does occur, we regret we will be unable 

to make any refunds (unless we obtain any refunds from our suppliers), pay you any 

compensation or meet any costs or expenses you incur as a result. 

(c) Changes and curtailment after departure – contract with a Third Party Supplier 

As agent only for the Third Party Supplier, we cannot accept any liability for any changes 

to or curtailment of your arrangements made after departure. 

9) FOrce maJeUre 

Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions, neither we 

nor any Third Party Supplier can accept liability or pay any compensation where the 

performance or prompt performance of our or the Third Party Supplier’s contractual 

obligations is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage or loss (as 

more fully described in clause 13(a)(ii) below) as a result of force majeure. In these 

booking conditions, ‘force majeure’ means any event which we / the supplier of the 

service(s) in question / the Third Party Supplier could not, even with all due care, foresee 

or avoid. Such events may include, whether actual or threatened, war, riot, civil strife, 

terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, 

epidemics, fire and all similar events outside the control of the party concerned. 

10) cancellatiOn BY YOU 

Should you wish to cancel your booking, the person who made the booking must notify 

Cox & Kings or your travel agent (as applicable) in writing. Such notification will only be 

deemed to have been given on receipt by us of your written notification, since we can 

only act on receipt. Please state the reason for your cancellation as you may be covered by 

your insurance policy. Claims must, however, be made direct to your insurance company. 

The following cancellation charges will apply. Where the cancellation charge is shown as 

a percentage, this is calculated on the basis of the total cost payable by the person(s) 

cancelling, excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges. Insurance premiums 

and amendment charges are not refundable. 

days before departure 

Amount of cancellation charges 

notification received. 

as a % of total tour cost 

More than 56 days 

Deposit(s) (inc any additional deposit) 

56- 29 days 40% or deposit(s) if higher 

28-15 days 60% or deposit(s) if higher 

14-8 days 75% or deposit(s) if higher 

7-4 days 90% 

3 to day of departure or later 100% 

No allowance or refund can be made for meals, rooms, excursions etc included in the 

price of your tour but not taken, nor can any refund be made for services that cannot 

be used due to lost, mislaid or destroyed travel tickets or vouchers. Part cancellation of 

a booking may result in increased costs for the remaining party members. 

11) PriceS 

Prices are based on the known costs and exchange rates of £1 to 1.58 US dollars 

and 1.27 euros (as quoted in the Financial Times world value of the pound table on 

27 July 2012). For all exchange rates not mentioned, the rate of exchange for the 

US dollar applies. 

Where your contract is with Cox & Kings, once the price of your chosen holiday has been 

confirmed at the time of booking, we will only change it in the following circumstances. A 

surcharge or refund (as applicable) will be payable, subject to the conditions set out in this 

clause, in the event of any change in our transportation costs (eg fuel, scheduled airfares 

and any other airline surcharges which are part of the contract between airlines (and 

their agents) and the tour operator) or in the dues, taxes or fees payable for services such 

as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports or airports. 

Even in the above cases, only if the amount of the increase in our costs exceeds 2% 

of the total cost of your holiday (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment 

charges) will we levy a surcharge. If any surcharge is greater than 10% of the cost of 

your holiday (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment charges), you will be 

entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies you have paid to 

us (except for any amendment charges) or alternatively purchase another holiday from 

us as referred to in clause 7(a). In either case there will be an administration charge 

of £1 per person together with an amount to cover any travel agent’s commission. 

Although insurance (where purchased through us) does not form part of your contract 

with us or of any ‘package’, we will consider an appropriate refund of any insurance 

premiums you have paid us if you can show you are unable to use / reuse or transfer 

your policy in the event of cancellation or purchase of an alternative holiday. A refund 

will only be payable if the decrease in our costs exceeds 2% as set out above. Where a 

refund is due, we will pay you the full amount of the decrease in our costs. 

Where applicable, you have 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice 

to tell us if you want to cancel or purchase another holiday. If you do not tell us that you 

wish to do so within this period of time, we are entitled to assume that you will pay the 

surcharge. Any surcharge must be paid with the balance of the cost of the holiday or 

within 14 days of the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice, whichever is the later. 

We promise not to levy a surcharge within 30 days of the start of your holiday. No 

refunds will be payable within this period either. 

Where your contract is with a Third Party Supplier, as we act only as agent, we must 

pass on to you in full all additional costs and charges of whatever nature imposed by the 

Third Party Supplier in accordance with its own terms and conditions. 

Please note, changes and errors occasionally occur. You must check the price of your 

chosen holiday at the time of booking. We reserve the right to make changes to, and 

correct errors in, advertised prices at any time before your holiday is confirmed. 

Occasionally our holiday prices are discounted for a limited period for promotional purposes. 

Discounts cannot be applied retrospectively to reduce the price of a confirmed booking. 

12) YOUr reSPOnSiBilitieS 

(a) Visas: General information concerning visa requirements applicable to British citizens 

with British passports is set out in our Documents & Health section. We will notify

ooking conditions latin america 

administered quite independently. It provides for a simple and inexpensive method of 

arbitration on the basis of documents alone, with restricted liabilities on the customer 

in respect of costs. For injury and illness claims, you can request the Abta mediation 

procedure and we have the option to agree. Full details will be provided on request or 

can be obtained from the Abta website, www.abta.com. 

Alternatively, Aito’s Independent Dispute Settlement Service may be called upon by 

either side to bring the matter to a speedy and amicable solution. Whichever option you 

choose, neither scheme applies to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person 

or £25,000 per booking, or to claims that are solely or mainly in respect of physical 

injury or illness, or the consequences of such injury or illness. 

Note: If your contract is with a Third Party Supplier and not us it may not be possible 

for any dispute arising out of, or in connection with, the contract to be referred to 

arbitration under the schemes mentioned above. 

17) eXcUrSiOnS / actiVitieS / SUPPlierS termS anD cOnDitiOnS 

(a) The information contained in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge 

at the time of the brochure going to print. We may provide you with information 

(in our brochure, on our website and / or when you are on holiday) about activities 

and excursions which are available in the area you are visiting. We cannot guarantee 

accuracy at all times of information given in relation to such activities or excursions 

or about the area you are visiting generally or that any particular excursion or activity 

which does not form part of our contract will take place as these services are not under 

our control. We have no involvement in any such activities or excursions which are 

neither run, supervised, controlled nor endorsed in any way by us. They are provided by 

local operators or other third parties who are entirely independent of us. We have no 

knowledge as to whether such activities or excursions and their operators comply with 

local legal requirements or have any insurance. Some activities / excursions involve the 

risk of personal injury. They do not form any part of your contract with us even where 

we suggest particular operators / other third parties and / or assist you in booking such 

activities or excursions in any way. You will have a contract with the local operator or 

other third party whose terms and conditions will apply. We cannot accept any liability 

on any basis in relation to such activities or excursions and the acceptance of liability 

contained in clause 13(a)(i) of our booking conditions will not apply to them. We do 

not however exclude liability for the negligence of ourselves or our employees (while 

acting in the course of their employment) resulting in your death or personal injury. 

(b) Many of the services that make up your holiday are provided by independent 

suppliers. Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms 

and conditions. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s 

liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable international conventions (see 

clause 13(a)(vi)). Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions are 

available on request from ourselves or the supplier concerned. 

18) Financial SecUritY 

We are a member of Abta (Abta number V2999). We also hold an Air Travel Organiser’s 

Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (Atol number 2815.) The Package Travel, 

Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for 

the monies that you pay for the package holidays booked from this brochure and for your 

repatriation in the event of our insolvency. We provide this security by way of an Atol 

(number 2815) administered by the Civil Aviation Authority for flight-inclusive holidays. 

We, or the suppliers of the services you have bought, will provide you with the services* 

you have bought (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the 

supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative Atol holder may provide 

you with services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You 

agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative Atol holder will perform those 

obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your 

contract to that alternative Atol holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will 

not be possible to appoint an alternative Atol holder, in which case you will be entitled 

to make a claim under the Atol scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). * 

The air inclusive holidays and flights we arrange are Atol protected providing they are 

made available in the UK. For further information, visit the Atol website at www.atol.org. 

uk .The price of our air holiday packages includes the amount of £2.50 per person which 

is the Atol Protection Contribution (APC) we pay to the CAA. This charge is included 

in our advertised prices. For further information, visit the Atol website at www.atol.org. 

uk. If you have a contract with us for arrangements that do not include a flight(s), Abta 

will financially protect your holiday in the event of our insolvency by arranging for you to 

receive a refund or to be repatriated except where your contracted arrangements with 

us do not include transport to and from the UK. In this case, if already abroad, you will be 

returned to the point where your contracted arrangements with us commenced. Please 

go to www.abta.com for information on Abta’s travel protection. Please note, our Atol 

and Abta membership does not protect bookings where we act only as agent. 

19) laW anD JUriSDictiOn 

Your relationship (and any contract you may have) with Cox & Kings or with any Third 

Party Supplier and any dispute, claim or other matters of any nature arising from it (‘claim’) 

shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. We both agree that 

any claim (and whether or not involving any personal injury) that arises between us must 

be dealt with under the Abta or Aito arbitration schemes (if the scheme is available 

for the claim in question and you wish to use it – see clause 16) or by the Courts of 

England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or 

Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the Courts of your 

home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland 

or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and any dispute, claim or 

other matter of any description that arises between us governed by the law of Scotland 

/ Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply). 

Date OF iSSUe aUGUSt 2012 

Data PrOtectiOn PriVacY POlicY 

For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998, we are a data controller. The 

following is a summary of our full privacy policy, which sets out how we collect and 

use the personal information (‘personal data’) you provide us with directly or through 

use of our website. Our full, current privacy policy appears on our website, which you 

should read before providing us with any personal data. 

Depending on what’s required, the personal data we collect may include names 

and contact details, credit / debit card or other payment information and special 

requirements such as those relating to any disability or medical condition that may 

affect holiday arrangements and any dietary restrictions that may disclose your religious 

beliefs (‘sensitive personal data’). All references in this privacy policy to personal data 

include sensitive personal data unless otherwise stated. 

Appropriate personal data will be passed on to relevant suppliers / any Third Party 

Supplier / any other third party (including banks and / or credit card issuers) who need 

to know it so that your holiday can be provided, to government / public authorities 

(UK and overseas) such as the police, customs or immigration if required by them, to 

security or credit checking companies, to other companies who provide services on our 

behalf (such as mailing brochures and marketing material) or as required by law. We 

take steps to protect the personal data that is provided to any such party. In making 

your booking, you consent to personal data being passed on to the relevant parties. 

Your personal data may be stored, used and otherwise processed within the UK and 

/ or any other country / countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) and / or 

outside the EEA. Data protection laws may not be as strong outside the EEA as they 

are in the EEA. Personal data will not be transferred to a country outside the EEA unless 

the conditions referred to in our full privacy statement are satisfied. 

We would also like to store and use your personal data for future marketing purposes 

(for example, sending you a brochure or other marketing material). All personal data you 

give us (including sensitive personal data) will be kept, but we will use only names and 

contact details for marketing purposes (unless you have told us that you do not wish us 

to do so). If you would prefer not to receive any promotional mailings from Cox & Kings 

you may inform us at any time and we will remove your details from future mailing lists. 

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures that are intended to 

prevent unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal data and accidental loss 

or destruction of, or damage to, personal data. Our full privacy policy contains the 

procedure for reviewing and amending any personal data of yours we are processing. 

See www.coxandkings.co.uk for details. 

abta 

Abta and Abta members help holidaymakers to get the most from 

their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We 

are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by Abta’s Code 

of Conduct. 

For further information about Abta, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration service 

available to you if you have a complaint, contact Abta, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ 

or call 020 3117 0500 or www.abta.com 

The above applies only to services supplied by Cox & Kings Travel Limited and does not 

apply to services featured in this brochure that are provided by any Third Party Supplier 

where you enter into a contract with the Third party Supplier. 

you of any changes to such requirements (of which we are aware) that occur before 

your confirmation invoice is issued, but please note that further changes could take 

place before you travel. You must check the up-to-date requirements in good time 

before departure. Cox & Kings will be happy to make any necessary visa applications 

(on payment of the applicable charge) on behalf of British passport holders, provided 

applications are lodged at our offices at least six weeks prior to departure. We cannot 

however guarantee the granting of any visas, as this is a matter outside our control. If a 

visa is not granted then we cannot accept any liability for the consequences and reserve 

the right to pass on to you any costs incurred as a result, including cancellation charges. 

Non-British citizens / holders of non-British passports should check with their nearest 

consulate or embassy for visa requirements. 

(b) Passports: British citizens require a full British passport (valid for at least six months 

beyond the end of your holiday) for the holidays we offer. Please see our Documents & 

Health section for full details or seek the advice of our travel consultants. Please note, 

requirements may change and you must check the up-to-date requirements in good 

time before departure. A full British passport presently takes approximately two to six 

weeks to obtain. If any member of your party is aged 16 or over and has not yet got 

a passport, you should apply for one at least six weeks before your holiday. The UK 

Passport Service has to confirm your identity before issuing your first passport and 

will ask you to attend an interview in order to do this. Please also see clause (d) below. 

(c) Health: It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of all recommended and 

required vaccinations and health precautions in good time before departure. Details are 

available from your GP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network and Centre 

www.nathnac.org Recommended and mandatory inoculations for travel for British citizens 

are set out in our Documents & Health section. We will notify you of any changes in any 

health requirements (such as mandatory inoculations) that must be satisfied in order to gain 

entry into your holiday destination of which we become aware before your confirmation 

invoice is issued. However, further changes may occur at any time and you should check the 

up-to-date position in good time before you depart. Health requirements for your holiday 

destination are also outlined in the Department of Health leaflet entitled The Travellers 

Guide to Health (T7.1), available from Abta travel agents, most post offices, by telephone on 

0870 1555 455 or via the Department of Health website, www.dh.gov.uk. 

If you have any medical condition / disability that may affect your ability to enjoy and 

participate fully in your arrangements you must notify us in accordance with clause 

3. Cox & Kings reserves the right, where appropriate, to ask you to provide written 

certification of your medical fitness prior to departure. It is your responsibility to ensure 

that you obtain all necessary inoculations, take all necessary medication and follow all 

medical advice in relation to your holiday. 

(d) Documents: It is the responsibility of the person who makes the booking to ensure 

that all members of the party are in possession of all necessary travel and health 

documents and have all necessary vaccination certificates before departure. All costs 

incurred in obtaining such documentation or vaccinations / certificates must be paid by 

you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport 

or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation or 

have the correct vaccinations / certificates. If failure to have any necessary travel or 

other documents results in fines, surcharges, expenses or other financial penalty being 

imposed on, or incurred by, us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly. If 

you are refused a visa we cannot accept any liability. If you are unable to travel as a result, 

you will be liable to pay our normal cancellation charges. The person who makes the 

booking is also responsible for ensuring that every member of your party has adequate 

travel insurance (see clause 5 above). 

(e) Damage: When you book with us, you accept responsibility for any damage or loss 

caused by you. Full payment for any such damage or loss (reasonably estimated if not 

known at the time) must be paid direct at the time to the accommodation owner or 

manager or other supplier. If the actual cost of the loss or damage exceeds the amount 

paid where estimated, you must pay the difference once known. If the actual cost is less 

than the amount paid, the difference will be refunded. You will also be responsible for 

meeting any claims subsequently made against us and all costs incurred by us (including 

our own and the other party’s full legal costs) as a result of your actions. You should 

ensure you have appropriate travel insurance to protect you if this situation arises. 

(f) Behaviour: We expect all clients to have consideration for others and to behave 

appropriately. If, in the reasonable opinion of our tour manager, agent or other 

employee or of any other person in authority, you behave in such a way as to cause 

or be likely to cause danger, distress, upset or significant annoyance to anyone (for 

example, other clients or our employees, agents or suppliers) or damage to property, 

we are entitled, without prior notice where appropriate, to terminate the holiday of 

the person(s) concerned. We will have the same right to terminate your holiday if 

you are subject to arrest, or are prevented from travelling at the reasonable discretion 

of an airline or other transport or cruise provider, or if you are evicted from a hotel 

at the reasonable discretion of the hotel management or have your use of any other 

services terminated at the reasonable discretion of another supplier. In this situation, the 

person(s) concerned will be required to leave the accommodation or other service. 

We will have no further responsibility toward such person(s), including any return travel 

arrangements. No refunds will be made and we will not pay any expenses or costs 

incurred as a result of the termination. If we incur any expense as a result of your 

behaviour, you will be obliged to reimburse us for that expense. 

(g) Travel advice: For up to date travel advice from the UK government, visit www.fco. 

gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo. 

13) OUr liaBilitY 

This clause 13(a) does not apply where your contract is with a Third Party Supplier 

(a) (i) We promise to make sure that the holiday arrangements we have agreed to make, 

perform or provide as applicable as part of our contract with you are made, performed 

or provided with reasonable skill and care. This means that, subject to these booking 

conditions, we will accept responsibility if, for example, you suffer death or personal 

injury or your contracted holiday arrangements are not provided as promised or prove 

deficient as a result of the failure of ourselves, our employees, agents or suppliers to 

use reasonable skill and care in making, performing or providing, as applicable, your 

contracted holiday arrangements. Please note, it is your responsibility to show that 

reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make a claim against us. In 

addition, we will only be responsible for what our employees, agents and suppliers do 

or do not do if they were at the time acting within the course of their employment (for 

employees) or carrying out work we had asked them to do (for agents and suppliers). 

(ii) We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (including loss of 

possessions or enjoyment), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any 

description whatsoever which results from any of the following: 

(1) the act(s) and / or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their 

party or (2) the act(s) and / or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the 

provision of your holiday and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable or (3) force 

majeure as defined in clause 9. 

(iii) We cannot accept responsibility for any services that do not form part of our 

contract. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities that your hotel, 

cruise provider or any other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services 

or facilities are not advertised in our brochure and we have not agreed to arrange 

them as part of our contract, and any excursion / activities you purchase while away. 

Please also see clause 17 “Excursions / Activities / Suppliers Terms and Conditions”. In 

addition, regardless of any wording used by us on our website, in any of our brochures 

or elsewhere, we only promise to use reasonable skill and care as set out above and we 

do not have any greater or different liability to you. 

(iv) The promises we make to you about the services we have agreed to provide or 

arrange as part of our contract – and the laws and regulations of the country in which 

your claim or complaint occurred – will be used as the basis for deciding whether the 

services in question had been properly provided. If the particular services that gave rise 

to the claim or complaint complied with local laws and regulations applicable to those 

services at the time, the services will be treated as having been properly provided. 

This will be the case even if the services did not comply with the laws and regulations 

of the UK that would have applied had those services been provided in the UK. The 

exception to this is where the claim or complaint concerns the absence of a safety 

feature that might lead a reasonable holidaymaker to refuse to take the arrangements 

in question. Please note, however, our obligation is to exercise reasonable skill and care 

as referred to in clause 13(a)(i). We do not make any representation or commitment 

that all services will comply with applicable local laws and regulations and failure to 

comply does not automatically mean we have not exercised reasonable skill and care. 

(v) As set out in these booking conditions we limit the maximum amount we may have 

to pay you for certain claims you may make against us. 

Where we are found liable for loss of and / or damage to any luggage or personal 

possessions (including money), the maximum amount we will have to pay you is £1,500 

per person affected, unless a different limitation applies to your claim under this clause 

or clause 13(a)(vi) below. 

For all other claims that do not involve death or personal injury, if we are found liable to 

you on any basis the maximum amount we will have to pay you is a refund of the cost of 

the holiday (excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges) paid by or on behalf 

of the person(s) affected in total, a refund of any directly attributable expenses reasonably 

incurred by that person (providing where appropriate, any such expenses have been 

agreed by us) and a daily sum of £72 per person unless a lower limitation applies to your 

claim under clause 13(a)(vi) below. This maximum amount will only be payable where 

everything has gone wrong and you have not received any benefit at all from your holiday. 

(vi) Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) 

concerns or is based on any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on and 

/ or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, rail or sea carrier to which any 

international convention or EU regulation applies, the maximum amount of compensation 

we will have to pay you will be limited. This maximum amount will be the most the 

carrier concerned would have to pay under the international convention or regulation 

that applies to the travel arrangements (for example, the Warsaw Convention as amended 

or unamended and the Montreal Convention for international travel by air and / or for 

airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, the EC Regulation on Air 

Carrier Liability No 889/2002 for national and international travel by air, the Athens 

Convention (as amended by the 2002 Protocol with effect from 31st December 2012) 

for international travel by sea and the Convention concerning International Travel by Rail 

(COTIF) as amended for travel by rail). Where a carrier would not be obliged to make any 

payment to you under the applicable international convention or regulation in respect of 

a claim or part of a claim, we similarly are not obliged to make a payment to you for that 

claim or part of the claim. You are not entitled to make any claim against us which concerns 

or is based on any travel arrangements provided by any air, rail or sea carrier if such a 

claim is not expressly permitted to be brought against the carrier by the international 

convention or regulation that applies to the travel arrangements in question. When making 

any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money that you have received or are entitled 

to receive from the carrier for the complaint or claim in question. Copies of the applicable 

international conventions and regulations are available from us on request. 

Please note, for international travel by sea, the Athens Convention limits the maximum 

amount the carrier has to pay if found liable in the event of death or personal injury. 

The Athens Convention also limits the maximum amount the carrier has to pay if 

found liable in the event of loss or damage to luggage and also makes provision for 

valuables. Once on board ship, all valuable and important items should be deposited 

with the purser or in the mini-safe in your cabin if available. Please remember that no 

cabin mini-safe is totally secure and consider whether you need to bring such items on 

holiday with you. Placing items in a mini-safe is not depositing them with the carrier for 

safekeeping for the purposes of the Athens Convention. We and the carrier cannot 

accept any responsibility or liability for any valuable or important items which are not 

deposited with the purser for safekeeping. For items which are deposited with the 

purser for safekeeping, the maximum the carrier would have to pay you if found liable 

for any item(s) lost or damaged (for any reason) while deposited is the maximum which 

is payable under the Athens Convention in this situation. 

(vii) Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, expense or other 

sum(s) of any description (1) which on the basis of the information given to us by you 

concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not reasonably have foreseen 

you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you or (2) which did not result 

from any breach of contract or other fault by ourselves or our employees or, where we 

are responsible for them, our suppliers. Additionally we cannot accept liability for any 

expenses or losses that relate to any business (including self-employed loss of earnings). 

(b) Clauses 13(b) (i) and (ii) below apply only if your contract is with a Third Party Supplier. 

(i) As we act only as an agent for the Third Party Supplier concerned we accept no 

liability in relation to the arrangements provided by that Third Party Supplier or for the 

acts or omissions of the Third Party Supplier concerned. The terms and conditions of the 

Third Party Supplier will apply to your contract (copies available on request from us). 

(ii) However, in the event that we are found liable in respect of any Third Party Supplier 

arrangements on any basis whatsoever, we are entitled to rely on the limitations and 

exclusions of liability and defences set out in clause 13(a). We do not exclude or limit 

any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that 

of our employees while acting in the course of their employment. 

14) tranSPOrtatiOn (inclUDinG DelaY) 

(a) Air, rail, road and other departure times are supplied by the carriers. They are subject 

to, inter alia, air traffic control restrictions, weather conditions, the need for constant 

maintenance and the ability of passengers to check in on time. Cox & Kings does not 

have any liability to you for any delays that may arise (including any at your international 

departure airport). We regret we cannot provide any assistance in such circumstances 

other than information and advice to the extent we are in a position to do so. Where 

applicable, the airline is responsible for providing any assistance as is legally required 

by the Denied Boarding Regulations (see below). Otherwise, any arrangements in the 

event of a delay will be at the sole discretion of the airline or other carrier involved. 

(b) In accordance with EU Directive (EC) No 2111/2005, we are required to bring to 

your attention the existence of a ‘Community list’ that contains details of air carriers 

that are subject to an operating ban within the EU Community. The Community list is 

available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en.htm 

We are also required to advise you of the carrier(s) (or, if the carrier(s) is not known, 

the likely carrier(s)) that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we 

are only able to inform you of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we shall 

inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of this. 

Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has been confirmed will be 

notified to you as soon as possible. 

We are not always in a position at the time of booking to confirm flight timings. The 

flight timings shown in this brochure, on our website and detailed on your confirmation 

invoice are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. The latest 

timings will be shown on your tickets that will be despatched to you approximately 

two weeks before departure. You must accordingly check your tickets very carefully 

immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct flight times. It is possible that 

flight times may be changed even after tickets have been despatched – we will contact 

you as soon as possible if this occurs. 

Any change in the identity of the carrier, flight timings, and / or aircraft type (if given) will 

not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying our normal 

charges except where specified in these conditions. 

If the carrier with whom you have a confirmed reservation becomes subject to an 

operating ban as above as a result of which we / the carrier are unable to offer you a 

suitable alternative, the provisions of clause 7 will apply. 

(c) If your flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding is 

denied by your airline, depending on the circumstances, the airline may be required to pay 

you compensation, refund the cost of your flight and / or provide you with accommodation 

and / or refreshments under EC Regulation No 261/2004 – the Denied Boarding 

Regulations 2004. Where applicable, you must pursue the airline for the compensation or 

other payment due to you. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline 

concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement 

to compensation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgrading 

or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on 

any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight does not 

automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements 

have been made in conjunction with your flight. We have no liability to make any payment 

to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of any flight cancellation 

or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or denial of any boarding as the full amount of your 

entitlement to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by the 

airline’s obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If, for any reason, we make any 

payment to you or a third party which the airline is responsible for in accordance with the 

Denied Boarding Regulations or otherwise, you must, when requested, make a complete 

assignment to us of the rights you have against the airline in relation to the claim that gives 

rise to that payment. If your airline does not comply with these rules you may complain to 

the Civil Aviation Authority on 020 7453 6888 or by e-mail to passengercomplaints@caa. 

co.uk or see www.caa.co.uk – Referring Your Complaint to the CAA . 

15) cOmPlaintS anD PrOBlemS 

If you have a complaint about any of the holiday arrangements booked with or through 

Cox & Kings, you must tell the relevant supplier / Third Party Supplier straight away. You 

must also tell Cox & Kings’ local representative or agent on site immediately (if available) 

or use the Cox & Kings emergency contact telephone number with which you will be 

supplied before your departure. That number will put you in contact with one of our 

employees who will take all reasonable steps to help you. It is only if you do this that 

Cox & Kings has the opportunity to put matters right on the spot. If you fail to do this, 

any right to compensation, which you may have, will be extinguished or reduced. If 

your contract is with a Third Party Supplier, as we act only as agent, we cannot accept 

any liability for the arrangements provided by that Third Party Supplier. Any assistance 

provided in resolving a complaint in relation to any booking of this type is provided on 

a goodwill basis and in our capacity as agent. 

16) arBitratiOn 

If you have a complaint or claim that you wish to pursue, please write to us within 28 

days of your return to the United Kingdom. Your complaint or claim will be investigated 

and a full reply sent to you as soon as possible. As our investigations often involve 

obtaining information from overseas, it may take a few weeks. In the unlikely event that 

we do not reach an amicable settlement, the dispute, if you so wish and subject to the 

Note below, may be referred to arbitration under a special scheme devised by Abta, but

latin america regionAl weAther 

regional 

weather 

latin America is so vast and climatically diverse that there are no hard 

and fast rules for the best times to travel. therefore, it is advisable 

to refer to the detailed information below, relevant to the particular 

region you are considering. 

generally, it is best to visit the Andean countries, such as Peru and 

bolivia, in the dry season between May and october, while Argentina 

and chile are at their most pleasant between september and April, 

particularly in the south. brazil, ecuador and the galapagos are yearround 

destinations and central America is generally best visited in the 

dry season between october and April. 

the benefits of travelling during the ‘green’ wet season in Peru, bolivia 

and central America are that the sites are less crowded, the countryside 

lush and the prices cheaper. during this season, there can be heavy 

rainfall for a couple of hours on some days, followed by sunshine. 

soUth aMerica 

aMaZon rainForest 

Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Guyana and Bolivia all have parts of the Amazon rainforest within their 

borders. The weather is similar through the whole Amazon basin: hot and humid year round. 

argentina 

buenos Aires: The Argentinian capital and surrounding region is hot in summer from 

November to April and can be fairly cool in winter, although it is often mild even in mid 

winter. It is also fairly dry year round. 

buenos Aires JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 28 27 25 21 18 15 14 16 17 21 23 26 

Min av temp (C) 21 20 19 15 12 9 8 10 11 14 17 20 

Av rain (mm) 82 72 91 71 57 34 36 39 35 63 66 69 

Patagonia (Peninsula Valdés, bariloche, el calafate and tierra del Fuego): The best times 

to look for wildlife are between May and December for whales, and between October 

and March for penguins. Patagonia’s weather is variable, with a day of sunshine often 

being followed by a day of rain and colder temperatures. Further south, weather is more 

severe. The best time to visit is during the milder summer months of October to the 

end of March. 

the north-west (salta and Mendoza): Salta’s climate is warm and dry with few showers in 

the summer. Temperatures drop significantly at night. Mendoza’s winter is cool and showery. 

braZil 

rio de Janeiro: The carnival capital enjoys an almost ideal climate, warm and generally sunny, 

with rain usually falling in short showers. The hottest months are December, January and 

February, and the coolest are June, July and August, although even these months are warm. 

rio de JAneiro JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 32 33 32 27 26 25 24 24 24 25 27 31 

Min av temp (C) 23 23 22 21 19 18 18 18 18 20 21 22 

Av rain (mm) 137 137 143 116 73 43 43 43 53 74 97 127 

iguaçu and the south: Temperatures drop a little between April and September and 

evenings are cool. This season is wetter, so the falls are spectacular and less crowded. 

salvador and the north-east: Salvador is closer to the equator than Rio and generally 

hotter. Sea breezes cool down the stifling summer heat (November to February). 

the Pantanal: The best time to visit the Pantanal is during the dry season between late 

April and October, which is the nesting and breeding season for wildlife. 

boliVia 

Bolivia’s climate is dominated by altitude, with a big difference between the dominant 

altiplano (high plains), where most of the tourist sites are located, and the eastern jungle. 

The dry season, which falls between May and November, is the best time to visit. It can 

be cold year round and, due to the altitude, it is frequently very cold at night. When it is 

sunny, daytime temperatures can be pleasant and mild. 

lA PAz JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 32 33 32 27 26 25 24 24 24 25 27 31 

Min av temp (C) 23 23 22 21 19 18 18 18 18 20 21 22 

Av rain (mm) 137 137 143 116 73 43 43 43 53 74 97 127 

chile 

Chile’s length means that it is home to an extraordinary variety of climates, from the 

driest desert in the world in the north, to the frozen wilderness of Patagonia in the south. 

santiago and the central region: The southern hemisphere summer (October to March) is 

the best time to visit, with warm temperatures and little rain. Winter can be cold and wet. 

sAntiAgo JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 30 30 27 23 18 15 15 16 18 22 26 28 

Min av temp (C) 12 11 10 7 5 4 2 4 5 7 9 11 

Av rain (mm) 0 0 3 9 28 43 46 31 15 7 4 2 

Atacama and the north: Even though the Atacama receives no rain, the high altitudes 

prevent scorching temperatures. Although it can get very hot around midday, the days 

are usually pleasant. The altitude does result in cold nights. 

lake district and Patagonia: The weather here is decidedly mixed, as with all temperate 

mountain regions. One day could be glorious sunshine and the next could bring heavy 

rain. In Patagonia, the temperature rarely gets above 15C and the weather can change 

from sunshine to hard rain in a matter of minutes. The best time to visit is summer, when 

the days are long and the weather is less severe. 

coloMbia 

Colombia can be visited year round, with very little variance in temperature during the 

year. Bogatá is generally pleasant and spring-like throughout the year. Cartagena’s climate 

has been described by the World Health Organisation as being one of the best in the 

world. The air is very warm, but relieved by cooling sea breezes, and the town is blessed 

with many clear blue sunny days. 

bogotÁ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 20 20 20 19 19 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 

Min av temp (C) 6 7 8 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 7 

Av rain (mm) 21 33 47 67 72 38 34 30 46 91 61 38 

ecUador 

The central Sierra, which forms the spine of the country, is at high altitude, but 

temperatures are always mild due to the equatorial location. The green season runs 

from February to April, but the rain falls in sporadic showers and there is the chance of 

sunshine and rain throughout the year. 

quito JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 22 21 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 22 22 22 

Min av temp (C) 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 8 8 8 

Av rain (mm) 121 131 160 179 127 50 19 24 79 130 109 105 

the galapagos islands: The two distinct seasons are hot and rainy (usually short heavy 

showers) between January and April, while the drier season is from May to December. 

During the dry season, the waters are cool, but air temperatures are always hot due to 

the islands’ location on the equator. 

gUYana 

The coastal lowlands of Guyana have a typically hot, wet, equatorial climate, with high 

humidity and unvarying temperatures. While the nights are often muggy, the regular sea 

breezes bring some relief along the coast during the day. The rainiest months are May to 

July and November to January. Inland, the rainfall is slightly less and air temperatures are 

cooler than on the coast. 

georgetown JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 31 31 31 31 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 31 

Min av temp (C) 21 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 

Av rain (mm) 112 68 66 99 140 204 176 97 50 29 63 80 

PerU 

Andean region: The green season lasts from November to March, though January and 

February are the wettest months. The rain is not constant or regular, but there can be 

heavy downpours. In the dry season, between April and October, days can be sunny 

and warm, while spring and autumn can be quite mixed, with plenty of sunny days, but a 

chance of rain. Nights are cold year round, due to the altitudes. 

cuzco JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 20 

Min av temp (C) 8 8 7 6 3 1 1 2 5 6 7 7 

Av rain (mm) 108 78 79 23 4 4 3 5 11 27 47 76

egionAl weAther latin america 

lima liMA and the coast: JAN The FEB coast MAR has APR a dry MAY climate JUN all year JUL round. AUG Cool SEP winds OCT from NOV the DEC 

coast Max av produce temp (C) an 26 almost 27 ever 27 present 25 mist, 22 called 20 garua. 19 Temperatures 19 20 remain 21 22 warm 25 

throughout Min av temp (C) the year, 20 although 21 20 the low 19 cloud 17 can 16 often 16 give 15 the feeling 15 of 16 light drizzle. 17 19 

Av rain (mm) 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 1 0 0 

VeneZUela 

Venezuela has a dry season (November to May) and a rainy season (June to October). 

In the dry season, the temperatures are cooler, however some sites, such as waterfalls 

are actually more impressive in the wet season. 

canaima and Angel Falls: During the rainy months and particularly August and 

September, the rivers are voluminous and the falls are most spectacular. From January 

to May, as rivers are at their lowest, the Angel Falls may be reduced to a thin ribbon of 

water. The variable climate can cause sudden dry spells or downpours. The chart below 

is for the state in which Angel Falls are located. 

boliVAr stAte JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 25 26 27 28 27 26 25 26 27 27 26 25 

Min av temp (C) 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 16 

Av rain (mm) 72 38 34 50 194 278 320 360 184 202 144 68 

Merida and the Andes: Due to high altitude, the Andes have a colder climate with 

August and September being the wettest and coldest months. Merida enjoys pleasant 

and mild temperatures at an average 19 degrees. 

los llanos: Los Llanos region has an extreme tropical climate and often suffers from 

floods or drought. Wildlife is abundant year round, but is easier to spot during the dry 

months (December to April). This is the best time to visit as more land is accessible for 

excursions and the heat is more bearable. 

central aMerica & caribbean 

beliZe 

Belize is hot year round and even hotter in the west due to the absence of coastal 

winds. Rainfall levels vary considerably year on year, but generally the rainy season runs 

from June to October. 

belize citY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 27 27 29 30 31 31 31 31 31 30 28 27 

Min av temp (C) 19 20 21 23 24 24 24 24 24 22 20 20 

Av rain (mm) 137 61 58 56 109 198 163 170 244 305 226 186 

costa rica 

San José and the central highlands are generally warm with cool nights, due to the 

altitude. The Pacific coast is also warm and much drier than the Caribbean coast. The 

rainy season runs from May to October. 

sAn JosÉ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 24 24 26 27 27 27 26 26 27 26 25 24 

Min av temp (C) 14 14 15 16 16 16 16 16 15 15 15 15 

Av rain (mm) 15 5 20 46 229 241 211 240 305 300 145 41 

cUba 

Havana is representative of most of the low-lying regions of Cuba, which include the 

most popular tourist destinations. The city has an average temperature of 26C and it can 

be wet between July and September, which is hurricane season. 

hAVAnA JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 25 26 27 29 30 31 31 31 30 27 27 26 

Min av temp (C) 16 16 17 19 21 22 22 22 22 19 18 17 

Av rain (mm) 73 50 50 58 88 147 171 124 141 151 78 60 

gUateMala 

The altitude has a significant bearing on the climate. The central plateau, including 

Guatemala City, Antigua and Lake Atitlan, has warm days and cool nights. The northern 

jungle region around Tikal is hotter and stickier, although nights can be cool. The wet 

‘green’ season is from May to October. 

ANTIGUA JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 34 34 35 35 34 33 33 33 32 32 33 33 

Min av temp (C) 19 19 20 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 21 20 

Av rain (mm) 0 0 6 19 67 112 82 102 164 86 31 2 

MeXico 

Mexico city and the central plateau: This region has a mild, spring-like climate due to 

the altitude. 

Mexico citY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 21 23 25 26 26 24 23 23 22 22 22 21 

Min av temp (C) 8 10 12 13 14 14 13 13 13 12 10 9 

Av rain (mm) 2 3 6 9 30 54 82 75 66 31 6 5 

the Yucatan peninsula: Proximity to the coast dictates the heat and humidity. The jungle 

areas are hot and humid, while the Caribbean areas are cooled by sea breezes. There 

can be rainfall from July to September, which is hurricane season. 

MeridA JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Max av temp (C) 30 31 33 35 36 35 34 34 33 32 31 30 

Min av temp (C) 18 18 20 22 23 24 23 23 23 22 20 18 

Av rain (mm) 13 13 21 29 31 83 80 72 87 73 24 19 

antarctica 

Antarctic cruises operate between November and March, when the ice is breaking up 

with the arrival of summer, temperatures rise and there is up to 20 hours of sunlight 

each day. These months are also breeding season for most animals. January and February 

are the warmest months, when the first penguin chicks are hatched, while February and 

March offer the best encounters with minke and humpback whales. Average summer 

temperatures are around 0C, but it can feel lower due to the chill factor of the winds. 

aPProXiMate FlYing tiMes 

FROM 

TO 

AMSTERDAM 

BELIZE CITY 

BONAIRE 

BUENOS 

AIRES 

CANCUN 

CARACAS 

HOUSTON 

GUATEMALA 

CITY 

LA PAZ 

AMSTERDAM - - 10.15 16.10 - 09.55 - - - 15.10 01.20 - - 12.00 - - - 11.55 - - - 11.45 

BELIZE CITY - - - - 01.15 - - 01.40 - - - - - - 02.10 - 03.10 - - 02.10 - - 

BONAIRE 10.15 - - - - 01.15 - - - - - - - - 02.50 - - - - - - - 

BUENOS AIRES 15.15 - - - 08.50 06.40 05.00 - 04.30 04.25 12.55 12.25 - 11.40 09.00 10.55 - 08.10 02.55 - 02.15 02.30 

CANCUN - 01.15 - 08.50 - - - 02.25 - - 09.05 - - 02.20 01.35 - 02.02 - 09.55 02.00 - 08.00 

CARACAS 09.55 - 01.15 06.40 - - 00.25 - - 03.40 08.50 09.10 - 06.50 03.05 05.30 02.00 03.30 07.25 03.50 06.35 05.45 

HOUSTON - - - - 02.20 05.00 - 02.45 - 06.30 09.00 - - 02.15 - - 04.00 05.10 - 03.30 - 9.20 

GUATEMALA CITY - 01.40 - - 02.25 - 02.45 - - - - - 01.05 02.00 02.20 - 03.20 - - 01.30 - - 

LA PAZ - - - 04.30 - - - - - 01.45 - - - - 08.50 - - - 06.15 - 04.45 04.30 

LIMA 15.10 - - 04.25 - 03.40 06.30 - 01.45 - - 14.40 - 05.35 05.50 07.40 03.20 01.35 06.10 03.40 03.20 04.20 

LONDON 01.20 - - 12.55 08.45 08.50 09.00 - - - - 02.10 - 12.00 09.50 07.05 - - 11.20 13.05 16.25 11.35 

MADRID - - - 12.25 - 09.10 - - - 14.40 02.10 - - 12.35 - - - 11.40 09.50 - 14.15 09.30 

MANAGUA - - - - - - - 01.05 - - - - - 04.25 02.45 - 01.20 - - 00.55 - - 

MEXICO CITY 12.00 - - 11.40 02.20 06.50 02.25 02.00 - 05.35 12.00 12.35 04.25 - 03.00 05.00 02.05 07.50 12.30 03.00 08.15 10.40 

MIAMI - 02.10 02.50 09.00 01.35 03.05 - 02.20 06.30 05.05 09.50 - 01.20 03.00 - - 03.05 04.10 08.30 02.45 08.30 08.35 

NEW YORK - - - 10.55 - 05.30 - - - 07.40 07.05 - - 05.00 - - 05.20 08.25 09.25 05.30 11.55 09.30 

PANAMA CITY - 03.10 - - 02.20 02.00 04.00 03.20 - 03.20 - - 01.20 02.05 03.05 05.20 - 01.50 - 01.10 08.25 - 

QUITO 13.35 - - 08.10 - 03.30 05.10 - - 01.35 - 11.40 - 07.50 04.10 08.25 01.50 - - 03.30 06.10 07.55 

RIO DE JANEIRO - - - 02.55 09.55 07.25 - - 06.15 06.10 11.40 09.50 - 12.30 08.30 09.25 - - - 11.30 04.20 01.00 

SAN JOSÉ - 02.10 - - 02.00 03.50 03.30 01.30 - 03.40 12.30 - 01.00 03.00 02.45 05.30 01.10 03.30 11.30 - 07.15 12.30 

SANTIAGO - - - 02.15 - 06.35 - - 03.50 03.20 16.25 14.15 - 08.15 08.30 11.55 07.25 06.10 04.20 07.15 - 03.35 

SAO PAULO 11.45 - - 02.30 08.15 05.45 09.20 - 04.30 04.20 11.35 09.30 - 10.40 08.35 09.30 - 07.55 01.00 12.30 03.35 - 

LIMA 

LONDON 

MADRID 

MANAGUA 

MEXICO 

CITY 

MIAMI 

NEW YORK 

PANAMA 

CITY 

QUITO 

RIO DE 

JANEIRO 

SAN JOSE 

SANTIAGO 

SAO PAULO

latin america trAVel in lAtin AMericA 

traVel in 

latin aMerica 

At cox & kings we believe that a good holiday is not luck, but 

judgment. we have compiled the following advice to outline the nature 

of travel in latin America and to help you prepare for your holiday. 

even with the most meticulous planning, however, minor problems 

can occur and, while our local representatives are always on hand to 

rectify such occurrences, we do request that you have a patient and 

broadminded approach to travelling in latin America. 

Flights 

international flights: On most of our tours, the 

following carriers will be used: British Airways, KLM, 

Iberia, Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN, United Airlines, 

Virgin Atlantic, Air France and TAM Airlines. The 

name of the airline and the city of the departure 

and arrival airports are listed in the tour itineraries, 

together with the stop-off airport, should this apply. 

Direct services are used where possible and are 

classified as direct when there is no plane change 

involved. Please note, there are no direct scheduled 

services available between the UK and Ecuador, Peru, 

Bolivia, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Guyana, Guatemala, 

Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, 

Colombia or Venezuela. A chart detailing the 

approximate journey times for transatlantic routes to 

Latin America and between the major cities in Latin 

America is listed on page 103. 

internal flights: Many countries within Latin America 

have their own air pass and, wherever possible, our 

tours will be constructed with the appropriate one, 

which will minimise the costs of the internal flight. 

Please note that the majority of air passes have 

restrictions; therefore if you require an itinerary with full 

flexibility, please contact your tour consultant who will 

advise the additional cost to provide you with a more 

flexible ticket. Please also note that in certain cases we 

may not be able to book internal flights under an air 

pass. In this event, a supplement may be payable. 

Flight delays & insurance: Unfortunately, due to 

the increase in air traffic, government restrictions 

and changing weather conditions, flight delays have 

become more commonplace. These delays can cause 

problems with onward connections and / or hotel 

and holiday arrangements and, while the airline will 

sometimes make alternative arrangements to get you 

to your next destination at no extra cost, additional 

costs may well be involved for accommodation in the 

event of an overnight cancellation and also after your 

arrival at your next destination. These may be in the 

form of additional accommodation costs, transfers 

and onward travel. It is important that your insurance 

covers you against the costs incurred as a result of 

cancellation or delay to your flight. Unfortunately, 

since most services are paid for in advance, any 

services missed due to delays are non-refundable. 

The insurance policy offered by Cox & Kings is 

designed to mitigate the costs and effects of such 

delays in certain circumstances and we strongly 

advise that you are insured against such eventualities. 

Flight amendments: Most of the tours in this 

brochure use special airline fares. These have certain 

conditions that normally restrict changes of date, 

route and airline. Any such change made after a 

ticket has been issued will normally necessitate the 

purchase of a new ticket at the passenger’s expense. 

special requests: Cox & Kings will endeavour to 

request any specific meals or services, on the condition 

that we are told at the time of booking. Specific seat 

requests with most major airlines can now only be 

requested if travelling in Business or First Class. We 

are able to request general seating preferences for 

Economy Class passengers, however, please remember 

that they are ‘requests’ and as such are at the discretion 

of the airline and cannot be guaranteed. 

Airport departure taxes: International UK departure 

tax is included in the cost of your holiday (unless 

otherwise stated). If you are flying via the United States 

or travelling to Mexico, the appropriate country and 

departure taxes are also included. Most cities in Latin 

America levy a departure tax for passengers departing 

on international flights, which have to be paid in local 

currency or the equivalent in US dollars. Other cities 

within a country may also levy a small charge for 

departures on domestic flights. Occasionally, taxes 

may be included on your ticket and we will advise you 

accordingly. Since there is no standard charge between 

countries, and taxes are subject to change, it is not 

possible to list the taxes in this brochure. We will advise 

you of the current charge with your final documents 

and our local agents will confirm the amount payable 

on arrival. Please ensure you keep enough local 

currency or US dollars to cover these taxes. 

road traVel 

Generally, road travel in Latin America is reasonably 

good; however, conditions vary greatly between 

the modern capital cities and the more remote 

areas. When travelling off the beaten track, roads 

are frequently narrow, bumpy, pot-holed and have 

stretches that are not sealed or which are under 

reconstruction. In Costa Rica, Cuba, northern 

Chile and Bolivia particularly, conditions are very 

dusty and / or bumpy, and the road journeys tend 

to be quite strenuous. Road conditions change 

throughout the year and heavy rain and extreme 

weather patterns can affect journey times. If we are 

tailoring an itinerary for you, it is always a good idea 

to discuss your particular preferences with your 

travel consultant, who will endeavour to include as 

much or as little road travel as you require. Types of 

vehicles vary according to the country visited and 

the numbers on a tour. For Escorted Group Tours, 

transport will usually be in the form of a Europeanstyle 

coach or, for smaller groups, may be by minibus. 

For individual journeys, transport will generally be by 

saloon car. In destinations where conditions require it, 

off road driving will be in 4x4 vehicles. 

car hire 

Cox & Kings can arrange self-drive holidays only to 

certain parts of Latin America. Please inquire for 

further details and note that we advise against selfdrive 

in any other parts of the region because, in our 

opinion, it is unsafe. The safety of our clients is of the 

utmost importance to Cox & Kings and this advice is 

offered with our clients’ interests in mind. In the event 

that you do wish to book an independent self-drive in 

one of these areas, please be aware that this does not 

form part of your package holiday with Cox & Kings 

and as such Cox & Kings is not liable in any way for this 

part of your holiday. Please ensure that, if you do make 

such a booking, your insurance policy covers you. 

train traVel 

With the exception of Peru, the opportunities to 

travel by train in Latin America are much more 

limited than in Europe or India, for example. Where 

train travel is an option, it can be very rewarding and 

enjoyable; however, trains cannot be compared with 

those in Europe, and in some cases are quite basic. 

Where possible, we will always try and reserve First 

Class tickets, but these cannot always be booked and 

do not exist on all routes. Please contact your tour 

consultant to discuss the facilities that are available on 

a particular route. 

earlY starts 

During some itineraries, it may be necessary to 

depart for excursions or transfers to the airport 

very early in the morning, sometimes before dawn. 

This is normally either due to the flight schedules 

within Latin America, or in order for us to maximise 

the opportunities for sightseeing during your tour. 

A number of flights to Latin America arrive / depart 

early in the morning and, while we will endeavour to 

schedule your tour with a flight that arrives / departs 

at a reasonable time, sometimes there is little or no 

alternative and early check-in / check-out times may 

be required. 

accoMModation 

Accommodation standards vary dramatically 

throughout Latin America. In the larger cities, 

the hotels we use are fully modernised and have 

excellent facilities, unless you choose to opt for the 

more colonial style property, where facilities may be 

limited. In some smaller cities and more remote areas, 

we try to offer the best hotels available. However, 

these may be quite simple – sometimes small 

colonial-style properties, in which rooms may vary in 

size – and often have relatively basic facilities. Please 

note, all rooms reserved on your tour are standard; 

however, if you wish to upgrade your room (eg to a 

lake or falls view, de luxe or suite), please speak to 

your tour consultant, who will be able to advise you 

about the options and applicable supplements. 

check-in & check-out times: For all group and 

individual tours, hotel check-in and check-out time 

is normally 12 noon, but this does vary between 

hotels. If your flight arrives early in the morning, we 

will endeavour to secure a room for you on arrival; 

however this cannot be guaranteed and is at the 

discretion of the hotel, subject to availability. If you 

have an evening departure and require your room 

until a more suitable check-out time, you may either 

speak to the hotel reception to see if you can keep 

your room or secure your room prior to departure 

and pay an additional supplement – please contact 

your Latin America tour consultant for advice. 

Jungle lodges & remote areas: Accommodation in 

some wildlife lodges, particularly in Guyana and the 

Amazon rainforest, are not comparable to the 

better properties found in parts of Africa and the 

Far East. Accommodation is often reached via narrow 

and unsealed roads or by boat, and can be a long 

way from other civilisation. Even when you travel 

off the beaten track with Cox & Kings, you can be 

sure that your accommodation is the best available. 

Sometimes, however, the best hotel may be the only 

hotel, which may be very modest. In these cases, we 

feel that the inconvenience of such accommodation 

is outweighed by the experience of staying in these 

more remote areas. 

single accommodation: Generally in Latin America, 

single and double rooms carry the same price, 

which means that single supplements for certain 

itineraries can seem high. In addition, single rooms 

cannot always be guaranteed at all hotels and lodges, 

especially in peak season. Occasionally, the location 

and standard of single rooms may not be as good as 

that of doubles, although often there is no difference. 

If you are in doubt, we suggest you request a 

double room at an additional supplement. If you are 

unhappy with your room while on holiday, please 

ensure that you query this with a Cox & Kings local 

representative at the time. In the absence of a 

Cox & Kings representative, we advise you to discuss 

the matter with the hotel manager. 

Foreign & coMMonwealth 

oFFice traVel adVice 

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office 

(FCO) produces a wide range of material about 

overseas countries that may be visited by British 

citizens to ensure that travellers are properly 

informed about any overseas destination, particularly 

in relation to political unrest, crime and health issues. 

Where the FCO considers that British citizens would 

face unjustifiable risks to health, it advises either 

against any travel or against non-essential travel to 

that country or region. Full details of all FCO advice 

can be obtained on the FCO website, www.fco.gov. 

uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas. 

Alternatively, you can contact the FCO at the Foreign 

& Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London 

SW1A 2AH, or on telephone number 0845 850 2829 

(BT charge 4p per minute, other networks vary).

trAVel insurAnce latin america 

traVel 

insUrance 

At cox & kings, we regard your safety, protection and holiday enjoyment 

as being of paramount importance. therefore, travel insurance is essential 

whenever you travel abroad. indeed it is a condition of booking with us that 

you must have adequate travel insurance. 

We have arranged competitive travel insurance from specialist insurance 

brokers Campbell Irvine Ltd and underwritten by ACE European Group Ltd. 

The 24-hour Worldwide Emergency Medical Service is provided by Specialty 

Assistance Limited, experts in providing friendly and professional emergency 

help around the clock. 

Should you decide not to purchase our insurance, you must provide us with 

details of your alternative insurance with your final payment. 

coX & kings traVel insUrance beneFits 

beneFit 

liMit 

A. Medical expenses £5,000,000 

In patient benefit £10 per day up to £200 

Criminal injuries £100 per day up to £5,000 

Personal liability £2,000,000 

b. Personal accident £25,000 

Permanent loss of sight £25,000 

Loss of limb(s) £25,000 

Permanent total disablement £25,000 

Death £10,000 

c. cancellation or curtailment £5,000* 

d. delayed departure or arrival 

Either compensation up to £100 

OR cancellation after 12 hours up to £1,000 

Hijack of aircraft £100 per day up to £3,000 

Interruption of transport £300 

e. Personal effects £2,000 

(Valuables limited to £350) 

(Single article limit £250) 

(Disc collections £200) 

Money £500 

Tickets £1,000 

Passport and visas £250 

F. legal expenses £15,000 

g. winter sports optional 

excesses: Under most sections of your policy, claims will be subject to an excess 

of £75. This means you will be responsible for paying the first part of each claim. 

optional extensions: Optional Winter Sports cover is available on payment of 

additional premium. 

* top up: An additional premium is payable to increase the standard £5,000 per 

person cancellation sum insured. 

For trips costing between £5,001 and £6,000 per insured person: £45 



All premiums shown are inclusive of insurance premium tax currently at 20% 

and valid for policies issued up to 31 December 2013 irrespective of the 

booked departure date. 

Family rate: For families travelling together, a special premium applies based on 

two times the adult rate. This provides for two adults under 66 years and up to 

four children aged 18 years or less. 

child reduction: Premiums are reduced by half for children aged 18 years or 

less at date of payment of insurance premium, if travelling with an adult insured 

under this scheme. 

Free cover – infants under two years old: Infants aged under two years at 

departure can be included free of charge if travelling from the departure point 

with a parent insured under this scheme – provided that the insured person 

request that the child’s name is included on the booking invoice. 

Age 66 to 70 years: For persons aged 66 to 70 years at the date of payment of 

the insurance premium, double the standard rates apply. 

Age 71 years & over: For persons aged 71 years or more, please contact Vital 

Health for a quotation on 0844 826 2716 

Annual multi-trip policy: Available upon request at £120 for passengers up to 

and including 65 years old for worldwide trips including North America. 

PreMiUMs Per Person 

single trip uk europe † worldwide worldwide Australasia 

Age 18-65 excluding including 

north north 

America America 

up to 4 days £12 £18 £47 £58 £42 

5 to 9 days £15 £23 £55 £63 £51 

10 to 17 days £19 £30 £63 £78 £59 

18 to 24 days £23 £37 £69 £87 £65 

25 to 32 days £30 £45 £78 £94 £72 

33 to 45 days £39 £70 £110 £125 £93 

† 

Please note: Europe includes all countries west of the Ural mountains and 

countries bordering the Mediterranean, plus Iceland, Jordan, and Madeira, and 

the Canary, Azores and Mediterranean islands. 

trips over 45 days: Please contact Cox & Kings Travel direct for a quotation. 

Please note: This is only a summary of cover. Full details of the cover provided 

are shown on your policy document which will be emailed to you upon receipt 

of payment of the premium. Please read it carefully to ensure you understand 

the cover provided which includes certain terms, conditions, exclusions and 

excesses as this insurance is being sold to you on a non-advised basis from 

a single insurer. In particular, cover is excluded for any pre-existing medical 

condition for which you or any person upon whom travel depends are suffering, 

such as a relative. If in doubt, please contact the insurers medical helpline on 

0844 826 2686. Should you wish, a specimen copy will be made available prior 

to purchase upon request. If the insurance does not meet your requirements 

you may return the documentation within 14 days of the purchase or prior to 

travel if this is sooner and, providing no claim has been made, obtain a refund. 

Cover is only available to residents of Europe other than the Ukraine, Belarus, 

Montenegro and Switzerland. 

Cox & Kings is an Appointed Representative of Campbell Irvine Ltd who are 

authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

DOCUMENTS & HEALTH LATIN AMERICA 

DOCUMENTS & HEALTH 

HEALTH & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

All the destinations featured in this brochure 

have specific entry regulations and many have 

recommended health precautions. The requirements 

and recommendations in force at the time of 

publication are detailed below. If there are any 

changes, you will be informed at the time of booking. 

However, it is your responsibility to double-check 

the relevant requirements and recommendations 

before departure to ensure that you comply with 

them and take with you the correct documentation 

for the country or countries that you are visiting. 

Please note that the entry requirements listed are 

only valid for British citizens. All other nationalities 

should check with the relevant consulate for advice. 

Regarding any inoculations or health precautions that 

may be needed, Cox & Kings recommends that you 

consult your GP or travel clinic for personal advice. 

Requirements and recommendations are as follows: 

Argentina: AB*CEFGHI. 

Belize: 

AB*C*EFGIL. 

Bolivia: 

AB*C*EFGHI. 

Bonaire: 

AB*C*GIL. 

Brazil: 

AB*CEFGIKL. 

Chile: 

AB*EGHI. 

Colombia: AB*CEFGHI. 

Costa Rica: AB*C*EFGIK. 

Cuba: 

ABEGI. 

Ecuador: 

AB*C † EFGHIL. 

Guatemala: AB*C † EFGIL. 

Guyana: 

AB*C*EFGIL. 

Honduras: AB*C † EFGIL. 

Mexico: 

AB*EFGHI. 

Nicaragua: AB*C † EFGI. 

Panama: 

AB*C*EFGIK. 

Paraguay: 

AB*C † EFGIK. 

Peru: 

AB*CEFGHIL. 

Uruguay: 

AB*C*EGI. 

Venezuela: AB*C*EFGHIKL. 

Key to the codes: 

A: Full valid British passport (minimum 

six months validity from the intended 

date of return). 

B: Visa required (see footnote). 

B*: Tourist card required (see footnote). 

C: Yellow fever precautions advised. 

C*: A yellow fever certificate is required if 

C † : 

travelling from an infected country. 

A yellow fever certificate is required for 

all travellers over the age of one year 

travelling from an infected country. 

D: Cholera precautions advised. 

E: Typhoid, polio and hepatitis A 

precautions may be advised. 

F: Malaria precautions advised. 

G: Tetanus precautions advised. 

H: Areas of high altitude – check with 

your GP for confirmation that it is 

safe to visit. 

I: Food and drink precautions advised. 

K: Diphtheria precautions advised. 

L: Hepatitis B precautions advised. 

Changes to requirements and recommendations: 

The above information is accurate at the time of 

publication (August 2012). Please note that Cox & 

Kings will advise you before accepting your booking 

should there be any subsequent changes to the above 

recommendations and requirements. 

Malaria: Malaria may be a risk in parts of Latin America 

and no drug will guarantee total protection. It is 

essential that medical advice is sought before travelling 

to this region as there are many factors that need to 

be considered, including, but not limited to, the area to 

be visited, risk of exposure and possible side-effects. 

You should contact your doctor or Masta (Medical 

Advisory Service for Travellers Abroad), which 

operates a travellers’ health advice line, costing 

£1 per minute, on telephone number 0906 822 4100. 

You can also obtain a leaflet from the Department 

of Health, Health Advice for Travellers (T7.1) by 

telephoning 0300 123 1002 or online at 

www.dh.gov.uk, and find further useful health 

advice for travellers at www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk.. 

GENERAL HEALTH ADVICE 

In addition to the inoculation advice for specific 

countries listed above, we recommend that you 

observe the following general health tips on 

your holiday: 

• Drink only bottled water and check the seal is 

secure when you receive it. 

• Do not eat raw vegetables, unpeeled fruit and 

raw or uncooked seafood. 

• Avoid drinks with ice in unless you have 

already established that the ice was made from 

filtered water. 

• Avoid food and drink from street vendors 

and restaurants that might have suspect 

refrigeration and sanitary practices. 

ALTITUDE 

Some areas of Latin America are at high altitude 

and key places are listed with their heights below. In 

order to minimise the effects of altitude and help the 

acclimatisation process, it is advisable to rest for a few 

hours upon arrival and avoid heavy meals, alcohol and 

physical exertion for the first day or two. If you have 

any history of heart complaints, asthma, or if you are 

over the age of 60, please check with your GP that it 

is safe to visit these areas. 

Key places at altitude: 

Country Place Height 

Bolivia: La Paz 3,636m 

Potosi 4,070m 

Lake Titicaca 3,855m 

Sucre 2,790m 

Peru: Arequipa 2,380m 

Machu Picchu 2,380m 

Cuzco 3,310m 

Patapampa Point, Colca 4,910m 

Puno 3,860m 

Chile: San Pedro de Atacama 2,436m 

Colombia: Bogota 2,650m 

Ecuador: Quito 2,850m 

Otovalo 2,550m 

Cotopaxi 3,830m 

Mexico: Mexico City 2,240m 

San Cristobal de las Casas 2,110m 

PASSPORTS & EMBASSIES 

This advice is only valid for British citizens. Any clients 

that hold non-British passports must contact the 

relevant embassy / consulate (telephone numbers listed 

below). It important that you hold a valid 10-year British 

passport and we recommend that your passport is valid 

for six months from your date of return to the UK, with 

a minimum of one completely blank page or one blank 

page for every country you will visit on your journey. 

Passports can be obtained from the Post Office or 

www.direct.gov.uk/travelandtransport/passports. A 

filled-out application form, a birth certificate and two 

passport photographs (one to be signed by a referee 

who has known you for two years) are required. The 

cost for postal application is £77.50 and it can take up 

to three weeks to obtain from the date of application. 

Tourist cards: For British citizens, a tourist card is 

required for entry into most Latin American countries. 

These may be obtained and completed on all 

international flights, excluding flights to Cuba. Please 

remember to retain each card for your departure from 

the country. It is not necessary to purchase tourist cards 

prior to departure, except for Cuba. 

Granting visas: Cox & Kings will be happy to assist 

with any necessary visa applications on your behalf. We 

cannot, however, guarantee the granting of any visas, as 

this is a matter outside our control. If, through no fault 

of Cox & Kings, a visa is not granted, then we cannot 

accept any liability for the consequences and reserve 

the right to pass on to you any costs we incur as a 

result, including cancellation charges. 

Visa costs: 

Cuba: 

£15 plus £35 handling charge. 

Information on visas and entry requirements may 

be obtained from the respective embassies / high 

commissions at the following addresses: 

• Argentine Consulate, 27 Three Kings Yard, London 

W1K 4DF. Tel: 020 7318 1340 (09:30-13:00). 

• Belize High Commisson, Third Floor, 45 Crawford 

Place, London W1H 4LP. Tel: 020 7723 3603 

(10:00-13:30 Mon-Fri). 

• Bolivian Embassy, 106 Eaton Square, London 

SW1W 9AD. Tel: 020 7235 4248. 

• Bonaire – Royal Netherlands Embassy, 38 Hyde 

Park Gate, London SW7 5DP. Tel: 020 7590 3200 

• Brazilian Consulate, 3 Vere Street, London 

W1G 0DH. Tel: 020 7659 1550 

• Chilean Embassy, 37-41 Old Queen Street, 

London SW1H 9JA. Tel: 020 7222 2361. 

• Colombian Embassy, 3 Hans Crescent, 

London SW1X 0LN. Tel: 020 7589 9177. 

• Costa Rican Embassy & Consulate, Flat 1, 

14 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3LH. 

Tel: 020 7706 8844. 

• Cuban Embassy, 167 High Holborn, London 

WC1 6PA. Tel: 020 7240 2488. 

• Ecuadorian Embassy, Flat 3b, 3 Hans Crescent, 

London SW1X 0LS. Tel: 020 7584 1367. 

• Guyana High Commission, 3 Palace Court, 

London W2 4LP. Tel: 020 7229 7684. 

• Guatemalan Embassy, 13 Fawcett Street, London 

SW10 9HN; Tel: 020 7351 3042 (09:00-13:00). 

• Honduran Consulate, 115 Gloucester Place, 

London W1U 6JT. Tel: 020 7486 4880 (10:30-1300 

& 14:00-15:00 – appointment required). 

• Mexican Embassy, 16 St George St, Hannover 

Square, London W1S 1FD. Tel: 020 7499 8580. 

• Nicaraguan Embassy, Vicarage House, 58-60 

Kensington Church Street, London W8 4DB. 

Tel: 020 7938 2373. 

• Panamanian Consulate, 40 Hertford Street, 

London W1J 7SH. Tel: 020 7493 4646. 

• Paraguayan Embassy, 3rd Floor, 344 Kensington 

High Street, London W14 8NS. Tel: 020 7610 4180. 

• Peruvian Consulate, 52 Sloane Street, London 

SW1X 9SP. Tel: 020 7838 9223. 

• Uruguayan Consulate, 1st Floor, 125 Kensington 

High Street, London W8 5SF. Tel: 020 7937 4170 

• Venezuelan Consulate, 56 Grafton Way, 

London W1T 5DL. Tel: 020 7837 6727.

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