Family Holiday in Vietnam
Upcoming school holiday departures -

 

25 September/ 8 January

 

This program is intended for young families, or for those who want a relaxing break from every-day life. We have included short tours to the major sites and markets of Saigon and Hanoi, so as not to tire the younger family members and to provide opportunities to purchase jeans and Nikes at bargain rates. Also included are leisurely days on the beach at Nha Trang and at a resort-style hotel in the medieval town of Hoi An. You will find time to relax and unwind while the kids splash in outdoor swimming pools. In our view- Fiji eat your heart out. This is so much better.

 

Only AUD$3275 per adult in twin share
        Children <11 years AUD$2320 sharing

 

 

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Circuit Routes
Circuit 1: Vayamos - Let's Go!

15 Days


Tour Cost
Middle Class Hotels
AUD$4743 pp t/s
AUD$809 Single room supplement


Comfort Class Hotels
AUD$5443 pp t/s
AUD$1317 Single room supplement

 

Guaranteed Departures
Jan 11, 25/ Feb 15, 22/ Mar 01, 15/ Apr 05, 12, 26/ May 10, 24/ Jun 14/ Jul 12, 26, Aug 09, 23, Sep 06, 20/ Oct 04, 18/ Nov 01, 15, 22

Peru- Bolivia- Argentina- Brazil

 

Short of time? Then experience the highlights of South America over a two-week period. This tour commences in Lima, capital of Peru, then moves to the Incan and colonial sites of Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Puno, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Buenos Aires, the Iguaçu Falls and concludes in Rio de Janeiro. You’ll see the sights, meet the Uros Indians, cruise on Titicaca, visit Machu Picchu, overnight in La Paz, the capital on the roof of the world, visit the Indian markets, ascend Sugarloaf Mountain and stroll the beaches of Rio.
All the major sites in a period of time easily taken off from work. So, Vayamos! Let’s go!

 

Includes: Fourteen nights accommodation, all local transfers, regional flights and airport taxes, breakfast daily, touring by air.con coach, public bus, boat and regional flights,  English speaking guides, entry fees to included sites.

Not Included: International airfares, exit taxes if applicable, visas, personal purchases, other meals, portage, tips, optional activities.

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Circuit 2: Scenic South America

12 Days

 

Tour Cost
Middle Class hotels
AUD$3169 pp t/s
AUD$885 Single room supplement

 

Comfort Class hotels
AUD$3680 pp t/s
AUD$1288 Single room supplement

 

Guaranteed Departures
Jan 11, 25/ Feb 15/ Mar 01, 15/ Apr 12, 19/ May 03, 17/ Sep 13, 27/ Oct 11, 25/ Nov 08, 22
Independent departures available daily

Chile-Argentina- Brazil

 

A short tour that crosses the continent, from the Pacific to the Atlantic. En-route you pass the highest peaks in the Andes, taste the superb wines of Argentina in Mendoza, explore Buenos Aires, known as ‘the Paris of South America’ and one of the world’s great cities, gasp at the splendour of the Iguaçu Waterfalls, walk through the rain forest and relax in the vibrant atmosphere of Rio de Janiero. This is as good as it gets!

 

Includes: Airport transfers on days 1 and 12, 11 nights hotel accommodation, meals as indicated, local English speaking guides, entry fees to included sites, transport by coach, air, public bus and boat.

Not Included: International airfares, exit taxes if applicable, visas, personal expenses, tipping, other meals, optional activities.

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Circuit 3

21 Days


Tour Cost
Middle Class Hotels
AUD$5589 pp t/s
AUD$1319 Single room supplement

 

Comfort Class Hotel
AUD$6589 pp t/s
AUD$2056  Single room supplement
 

Guaranteed Departures
Jan 18/ Feb 15/ Mar 01, 15, 29/ Apr 12, 26/ May 10, 24/ Jun 07*/ Jul 05, Aug 02, 30/ Sep 13/ Oct 04, 18/

Nov 01, 15
* 07Jun coincides with the Incan Festival of Inti Raymi: additional cost

Argentina-Brazil-Peru

 

This journey covers many of the major sites of South America in three memorable weeks. Not only will you visit the exciting city of Buenos Aires, seeing the magnificent architecture and sun-filled public squares with buskers dancing the tango. Then you fly north to the magnificent Iguaçu Falls, follow the viewing trails on both sides of the border, and onwards to exciting Rio de Janeiro. You ascend Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car, stroll along Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches and explore the city. We then fly to Lima, capital of Peru. From here we travel deep into the Amazon Forest to experience the dense vegetation and wildlife of this unique environment. After returning to Lima we enter the Land of the Inca where we not only see the incredible ruins of Machu Picchu, the Lost City, but also experience the beauty of the Colca Canyon, the Indians living on the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the colonial architecture of Arequipa, and the Indian markets of Pisac and Cuzco.


Includes: All transfers and touring as itinerary, 19 nights hotel accommodation, meals as stated, entry fees, local guides, regional airfares with taxes, transport by coach, air, public bus, boat and train.

Not Included: International airfares, exit taxes if applicable, visas, flight Rio-Lima on Day 9, personal expenses, other meals, travel insurance, optional activities.

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Circuit 3 Map

 

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Circuit 4

26 Days 

 

Tour Cost
Middle Class Hotels
AUD$7416 pp t/s
AUD$1691 Single room supplement

 

Comfort Class Hotels
AUD$8355 pp t/s
AUD$2455 Single room supplement 

 

Guaranteed Departures
Jan 13/ Feb 10, 24/ Mar 10, 24/ Apr 07, 21/ May 05, 19/ Jun 02*, 30/ Jul 28/ Aug 25/ Sep 08, 29/ Oct 13, 27/ Nov 10
* 02Jun coincides with the Incan Festival of Inti Raymi: additional cost

Chile-Argentina- Chile- Peru

 

This route includes crossing the Andes twice; once between the highest peaks in South America to Mendoza and Buenos Aires, and again through the southern peaks between the Germanic towns of Bariloche and Puerto Varas (or via the Lakes Crossing). Along this route you’ll find majestic mountains, glaciers, lakes surrounded by beautiful southern beech forest, vineyards stretching to the horizon, exciting cities, rural villages and spectacular scenery. Then comes another surprise as you enter the Empire of the Sun and the ancient cities of the Inca. You’ll see Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Arequipa and the dramatic Colca Canyon, shop at Indian street markets and find exquisite examples of Spanish baroque architecture.

 

Includes: All transfers between days 1 to 26, twenty-five nights accommodation, breakfast daily, touring as itinerary, meals as shown, entry fees, local guides, regional airfares with taxes, transport by coach, air, public bus, boat and train.

Not Included: International airfares, exit taxes if applicable, visas, flight Santiago-Lima on Day 14, personal expenses, other meals, travel insurance, tips, optional activities.  

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Circuit 5

25 Days

 

Tour Cost
Middle Class Hotels
AUD$10217 pp t/s
AUD$1599 Single room supplement

 

Comfort Class Hotels
AUD$11431 pp t/s
AUD$2541 Single room supplement

 

Guaranteed Departures
Jan 08, 29/ Feb 12, 26/ Mar 19/

Apr 02/ Sep 10, 24/ Oct 15, 29/

Nov 12, 26

Argentina- Chile- Peru- Ecuador

 

This is an amazing route. Start with a few days in Buenos Aires, known as the ‘Paris of South America’ where the rhythm of the tango fills the air in San Telmo and La Boca. You then travel south to the national park at Peninsula Valdes where you could see migrating whales, sea-elephant and colonies of penguin. Travel further south to Ushuaia, the world’s most southern city, and to Tierra del Feugo. We then stop at the huge, and growing, Perito Moreno Glacier before crossing the Andes Mountains into southern Chile and the Torres del Paine Nat. Park. After exploring the Chilean Lakes we head for the capital of Chile; Santiago. The journey continues as you fly into Peru to visit Lima, Yucay, Cuzco, the Indian market at Pisac, Machu Picchue, Puno and Lake Titicaca. But it’s not over yet! Continue to Quito and see the diverse sights and indigenous cultures of Ecuador- and you may wish to extend to the unique Galapagos Islands.   

 

Includes: Airport-hotel transfers on days 1 and 25, touring as itinerary, 24 nights hotel accommodation, meals as shown, entry fees, local guides, regional airfares with taxes, transport by coach, air, public bus, boat and train.

Not Included: International airfares, flight Santiago-Lima on Day 16, exit taxes if applicable, visas, personal expenses, other meals, travel insurance, tips, optional activities.

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Circuit 6

24 Days

 

Tour Cost
Middle Class hotels
AUD$8816 pp t/s
AUD$1657 Single room supplement

 

Comfort Class Hotels
AUD$10135 pp t/s
AUD$2876 Single room supplement

 

Guaranteed Departures
Jan 08, 29/ Feb 12, 26/ Mar 19/ Apr 02/ Sep 10, 24/ Oct 15, 29/ Nov 12, 26

Argentina - Brazil


The two most dynamic and diverse countries on the continent. On this route you’ll travel to the most southern city in the world, see Tierra del Fuego, enormous, still growing glaciers, the incredible wildlife of the Peninsula Valdes, quaint villages, Buenos Aires- the lively city of tango dancers, one of the worlds major waterfalls (and certainly the most beautiful), exotic Rio de Janeiro, beautiful Spanish colonial architecture in Ouro Preto and glide downstream, through dense rain forest, on the majestic Amazon River. Mountain peaks, glaciers, dense rain forest, majestic waterfalls, deep jungle, amazing rivers and exotic cities- and all in one journey!

 

Includes: All airport-hotel transfers as per itinerary, 23 nights accommodation, touring by air-cond vehicles, public bus, air, local guides and entry fees, domestic airfares in Argentina, domestic airfares in Brazil.

Not Included: International airfares, visas, flight Buenos Aires-Rio on day 11, flight Sal.da Bahia-Rio on day 22, exit taxes if applicable, travel insurance, tipping, personal expenses, optional activities. 

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Circuit 7

30 Days

 

Tour Cost
Middle Class hotels
AUD$10236 pp t/s
AUD$2041 Single room supplement


Comfort Class hotels
AUD$11561 pp t/s
AUD$3031  Single room supplement

 

Guaranteed Departures
Jan 15/ Feb 12, 26/ Mar 12, 26/

Apr 16/ Sep 24/ Oct 08, 22/

Nov 05, 19

Chile- Argentina- Brazil

 

The incredible adventure. From the moment you arrive in Santiago de Chile, to your departure from Salvador de Bahia in Brazil, you’ll be amazed at the diversity of both landscape and culture that this circuit offers. Plaza de Armas in Santiago, crowded with artists displaying their work, the Indian inhabitants of Atacama, tango dancers in San Telmo and the samba rhythm filling the air in Rio and Bahia are only some of the attractions. Add the desolate landscape of salt pans at Atacama, the lush beech forests and lakes of Puerto Varas, the snow-capped peaks of the Torres del Paine, the vineyards of Mendoza, the avenues of Buenos Aires, the beaches of Rio, the magnificent Iguaçu Falls and the dense rain forest of the Amazon. This route offers it all.      

 

Includes: All transfers days 1-30 as per itinerary, 29 nights accommodation, touring in coach, public bus, boat and air, local English speaking guides, entry fees to included sites, portage for one bag per person, meals as indicated.

Not Included: International airfares, visas, flight Buenos Aires-Rio on Day 19, exit taxes if applicable, other meals, personal purchases, travel insurance, tips, optional activities. 

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Circuit 8: Across the Andes & Darwin Passage Cruise

25 Days

 

Tour Cost
Low Season: Sep, Oct, 15 Mar-Apr
AUD$11043 pp t/s Middle Class hotels
AUD$2937  Single room supplement
AUD$11612 pp t/s Comfort Class hotels
AUD$3459  Single room supplement


High Season: Nov, Dec, Jan-14 Mar
AUD$11752 pp t/s Middle Class hotels
AUD$3200Single room supplement
AUD$12323 pp t/s Comfort Class hotels
AUD$3721  Single room supplement

 

Departs: Min 2 persons.
Every Friday and Monday between
07Sep2009-02Apr2010
03Sep2010-01Apr2011


Cruise ship:  
Friday start: Mare Australis
Monday start: Via Australis

Chile- Argentina

 

This amazing circuit commences with your arrival in Santiago de Chile. After seeing the sights of this city you board the public bus for the journey across the high Andes to Mendoza in the centre of Argentina’ s wine district, and then to the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires for three nights. Here you’ll see the colonial buildings, the wide boulevards, the tango dancers. You next fly north to the Iguaçu Waterfalls for 2 nights. While there see this incredible sight from both the Argentinean and Brazilian side. Next we fly you south to the village of Bariloche, nestled against the Andres in the Lake District. From here you board a catamaran for transit through the lake district to Puerto Varas in Chile, then to the Torres del Paine National Park and Punta Arenas. You then board a semi-scientific cruise, the MS Via Australis, for a cruise through the Straits of Magellan and Darwin’s Passage with excursions, by Zodiac, into the fjords and glaciers. After disembarking in Ushuaia, the world’s most southern city, fly north to the Glacier Perito Moreno, then return to Buenos Aires for onward arrangements.

 

Includes: All transfers between days 1-25 as per itinerary, 24 nights accommodation in hotels and cruise ship, touring in coach, public bus, boat, zodiac, cruise and air, cruise in Class A cabin, English speaking local guides, Eco-discussions on cruise, entry fees to included sites, portage for one bag per person, meals as indicated.

Not Included: International airfares, exit taxes if applicable, visas, other meals, personal purchases, travel insurance, optional activities. 

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Circuit 9

19 Days


Tour Cost
AUD$5417 pp t/s
AUD$1021 Single room supplement

 

Departs: Min 2 persons
Every Wed, Fri and Saturday

Argentina- Bolivia- Peru

 

 

This exciting 19-day adventure crosses the continent. Commencing in Buenos Aires, the city of tango, it completes in Lima, founded in 1535 and known then as the ‘City of the Kings’.
After visiting the sites of Buenos Aires and experiencing this cosmopolitan city, transfer to the magnificent Iguassu Falls for two nights. Then, by air, transfer to Salta, located in the centre of the Argentinean winelands. After seeing this colonial city, and tasting some of the exquisite wines of the region, the journey continues north into Bolivia, a landlocked country high on the Andean Altiplano. Here the soaring, snow-capped mountain peaks, the desolate salt lakes and incredible landscapes of the Altiplano are sure to leave lasting memories. After visiting La Paz, the world’s highest capital city, we cross Lake Titicaca to Copacabana, Puno and on to Cuzco, the major centre of the Inca. A full day excursion by First Class train and bus takes you to Machu Picchu. After returning to Cuzco with a leisure day to explore the Indian market, fly to Lima for your return or onward flight. 

 

Includes: All transfers between days 1 and 19, eighteen nights accommodation in mix of Middle Class and Comfort Class, meals as indicated, transport and touring by coach, flight, 4WD, public bus, boat and train, local guides, entry fees to included sites, internal flights.
Not included: International airfares, visas, exit taxes if applicable, other meals, optional activities, personal purchases and expenses, tips, travel insurance.

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