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In-depth Knowledge
Jaguar, Guyana
PATAGONIA
At the extreme southern tip of South America,
Patagonia is a wild and beautiful region covering
parts of Chile and Argentina. A trip here is truly a
journey to the end of the earth: all that lies beyond
is Antarctica – which clients can visit on a cruise.
Activities available in Patagonia vary according
to time and ability, but usually include the Torres
del Paine national park for viewing or trekking to
glaciers and lakes. Another great experience is to
cruise the Beagle Channel out of Ushuaia, the
southernmost town in the world, IMAGE: FOTONATURA
seeing many species of birds.
Sample package: The Adventure America – the only country on the continent
Company offers the 18-day where English is the main language – is now
Patagonia Explorer which covers attracting much more interest as a result.
both countries, including three days Any journey into the interior could be
of hikes in the Torres del Paine described as epic, but of particular interest is
national park, the opportunity to trek the world’s tallest “single drop” waterfall
across a glacier, and horse-riding. It
IMAGE: THE ADVENTURE COMPANY
– the Kaieteur Falls. A five-day overland trek is
costs from £2,099 plus a US$400 available with camping in the forest, and as you
local payment and includes flights, enter the gorge, mountains rise 2,000ft on
accommodation, transport and some either side of the Potaro river. The falls are five
meals. www.adventurecompany.co.uk Perito Moreno glacier, times higher than Niagara and to reach them
Patagonia involves a steep climb.
LOST LAND OF THE JAGUAR Sample package: South American Experience
The highly successful BBC TV programme Lost offers its 11-day Jaguar and River Adventure. It
Land of the Jaguar shown in August put the spot- includes Kaieteur Falls, Burro Burro river and
light on the little visited country of Guyana, and searching for jaguars in the Iwokrama forest. From
its wonderful array of rainforest-dwelling wildlife. £3,413 per person including flights and most
This small country in the tropical north of South meals. www.southamericanexperience.co.uk
MORE FLIGHTS
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66 flights a week
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Flights from Heathrow or Gatwick via Lisbon or Porto
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64kgs baggage allowance
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New sleeper beds in Top Executive class
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Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft
MORE DESTINATIONS • MORE FLIGHTS • MORE CHOICE
book at flytap.com
or call 0870 240 0033
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TTG Knowledge LATIN AMERICA November 2008 For all contact details go to www.ttglive.com
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