5-7 January 2014 - Amaury Sport Organisation

The Dakar Rally in the Dunes of San Rafael
5-7 January 2014
Situated 250km south of the city of Mendoza, watered by the Diamante and Atuel rivers and surrounded by 22,500 hectares of vineyards, San Rafael
provides a perfect setting for living out unforgettable experiences. Its dramatic landscapes, featuring mountains, valleys and dunes, will take your breath
away.
An exceptional 2014 programme, the like of which you’ve never seen before.
Adrenaline guaranteed!
A whole day at the rally
Get ready to live out a unique experience onboard an exclusive,
top class, two-seater race buggy that’s easy to handle and which you’ll
Watch the rally from stunning vantage points selected for you by the
be driving yourself in the tracks of the world’s greatest rally.
This off-road-prepared vehicle will transport you as you explore inaccessible
locations and make your way through desert and dunes. This is not a race but
an adventure, a challenge and a unique experience designed just for you.
Rally Director.
Soak up the atmosphere at the Dakar bivouac and venture behind
the scenes to meet and dine with the competitors in the evening and attend
the next day’s stage briefing.
Discover new lands and breathtaking landscapes, in keeping with the
spirit of adventure that the men and women of the Dakar are known for.
A unique chance to see a global competition in the South American interior
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Buenos Aires -San Rafael
San Rafael-day at the rally
San Rafael-Buenos Aires
11:30: Meet-up at Buenos Aires Aeroparque Airport
13:25: Departure of flight AR2484 to San Rafael
15:15: Arrival in San Rafael, transfer to hotel and
allocation of rooms
Briefing and presentation of race route, which you will
take with you the following day in travelling to a race
vantage point in the Dunes
20:00: Transfer to Algodon Wine Estates for dinner in a
stunning setting, in the heart of an olive grove:
traditional gourmet cuisine and a wine tasting
22:30: return to the hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
Trip in an SUV and buggy to a point 70 km south of San
Rafael
Exclusive breakfast at a point on the race route
Buggy test drive near the race route
15:00: Return to the rally bivouac at San Rafael and visit
backstage at the 2014 Dakar Rally
Dinner at the bivouac with competitors
22:00: Transfer to the hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: rafting excursion and buggy trip around
San Rafael
15:55: Flight AR2485 to Buenos Aires
17:30: Arrival at Buenos Aires Aeroparque
Night in San Rafael – 3-star hotel
Night in San Rafael – 3 -star hotel
End of services
Trip designed for a party of 40
You may combine your trip with an additional stay in Buenos Aires or with another rally itinerary
Prices on request: please contact us for quote.
Services included
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Admission to special tented vantage points on the race route
Admission to the race bivouac and VIP welcome
Hotel accommodation (minimum three star) : double room or shared twin room with
breakfast included
Meals listed in the itinerary
Internal flights operated by scheduled airlines
Airport taxes and fees
Support services offered by Dakar staff
The Dakar signature gift pack
Transfers by SUV and bus
Activities indicated as “optional”
International flights from France or elsewhere in Europe
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Drinks not included in the meals listed on the itinerary
Personal expenses
Optional cancellation cover (2% of trip price)
Extras at hotels
We can book your international flights!
Flights with Iberia (via Madrid): from €1,390 in economy class and from €3,390 in business
Contact:
Arnaud Jaouen
[email protected]
Tel: 33(1) 41 33 46 37
V.S.O. Voyages Sport Organisation
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