Circuit 4

Argentina- Bolivia- Peru

 

Small group departure

14 Oct 2011

This exciting 19-day adventure crosses the continent. Commencing in Buenos Aires, the city of tango, and finishing 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 Incas. 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. 

 

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Royal India

14 Days


Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Mandawa, Delhi

 

Guaranteed small group departures ex Delhi
2010: Sep 02/ Oct 07/ Nov 11, 25/

Dec 30

2011: Jan 20/ Feb 03/ Mar 03, 31

 

Tour Cost
Superior Category hotels
AUD$1649 pp t/s
AUD$822 Single Room Suppl.

 

Inclusions
- 13 nights accommodation on twin share basis
- all transfers / tours and excursions by one AC chauffeur driven vehicle
- daily breakfast
- special dinner in Jaipur
- demonstrations on marble craftsmanship in Agra
- demonstration of Carpet weaving and block printing in Jaipur
- rickshaw ride in Jaipur
- elephant ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur (subject to elephant availability)
- Pooja ceremony on Lake Pichola, Udaipur (subject to water level)
- camel joy-ride to sand dunes for sunset viewing (Jaisalmer)
- boat ride (common boat) on Lake Pichola, Udaipur (subject to water level)
- special dinner at Rajbagh in Udaipur
- sightseeing as per package details
- one bottle of mineral water will be provided on a daily basis on vehicle
- service of English speaking Tour Manager
- all presently applicable taxes

 

 

 

ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Delhi
Afternoon arrival in Delhi. You are met and transferred to your hotel.

 

Day 2: Agra   [B]
We visit sights of New Delhi during the morning: Qutab Minar, the Lotus Temple, India Gate and a ‘walk-past’ the President’s House. Afternoon drive to Agra.

 

Day 3: Taj Mahal   [B]
An early morning, best-light’ visit to the Taj is followed by a late breakfast, a visit to Agra Fort, and demonstrations at a marble craft workshop.

 

Day 4: Jaipur   [B]
Depart from Agra and drive to Fatehpur Sikri, then to Jaipur for check-in. During early evening we visit a carpet weaving workshop and learn more about the crafts of Rajasthan.

 

Day 5:  Jaipur   [B]
A morning visit to the Amber Palace, and perhaps an elephant-back ride. During the afternoon we explore the sights of the ‘pink city’ visiting the Palace of the Winds, Jantar Mantar and the City Palace Museum. Afterwards we take a rickshaw ride through the oldest part of the city and visit a gem-cutting workshop.

 

Day 6:  Pushkar   [B]
We drive to the holy city of Pushkar during the morning. Afternoon stroll through the Bazaar and a Brahma Temple, and viewing of a Pooja Ceremony at a ghat on the holy lake.

 

Day 7:  Udaipur   [B]
Afternoon arrival in Udaipur and check-in. Afternoon at leisure. Evening boat trip on Lake Pichola and a visit to Jag Mandir Island.

 

Day 8:  Udaipur   [B]
The morning includes a tour of the city with visits to the City Palace, the ‘ladies-garden’ of Sahelion-Ki-Bari and Jagdish Temple. Rest of day at leisure.

 

Day 9: Jodhpur   [B]
We drive to Jodhpur. En-route we visit the beautiful, 15thC Ranakpur Jain Temple in the picturesque Aravalli Valley.

 

Day 10:  Jaisalmer    [B]
During the morning we see Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada as we drive to Jaisalmer.

 

Day 11: Jaisalmer   [B]
A city tour of Jaisalmer during the morning includes the Fort and Havelis- Patwan ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli and Gadi Sugar Lake. During the afternoon we enter the Sand Dunes for a camel ride into the sunset.

 

Day 12: Bikaner   [B]
After breakfast departure for Bikaner. Later that day we visit a camel breeding farm.

 

Day 13: Mandawa   [B]
We visit Junagarh  Fort before driving to Manawa. After check-in we take a slow walking tour of the city and its sights.

 

Day 14: Delhi   [BD]
The morning is at leisure. Afternoon drive to Delhi. We enjoy a ‘Farewell to India’ dinner at a local restaurant before transfer to the airport for evening onward flight.

 

 
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