Splendors of South America

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Splendors of South America
Bariloche, Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, Rio de Janeiro
Iguassu Falls
Rio de Janeiro
10 days • Small Group Escorted • Never more than 20 guests
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Llao Llao Resort, Bariloche
Splendors of South America
eflecting 65 years of expertise, our
unique approach is evident the moment you
arrive in Bariloche for a leisurely stay at the
Llao Llao Resort, one of the best hotels in
the Southern Hemisphere. Then travel on
to immerse in the cultural riches of Buenos
Aires and thrill to the power of Iguassu
before ending your trip in the mesmerizing,
must-see city of Rio.
Engaging Experiences...
O N LY F O R A A A M E M B E R S !
• Make the most of your leisurely 3-night stay
at the Llao Llao Resort with our AAA Members
Only $50 Resort Credit to use as you wish
• Let the fiery rhythms of the
Tango stir your soul during
a private lesson just for your
group and then sample fine
Argentine wines
• Our complete Iguassu
experience takes you to
both the Argentine and
Brazilian sides of the Falls!
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From Bariloche to Rio!
Day 1 – Arrive Bariloche, Argentina
Check in to the spectacular Llao Llao Resort. Set on the pristine Lake Nahuel Huapi,
this historic lodge of stone and timber is one of the finest in South America.
Day 2 – On the Shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi
You have this entire day to bask in this spectacular setting and to use your “AAA
Members Only” $50 Credit toward one of Llao Llao’s many offerings such as golf,
high tea or a spa treatment. Later this evening, gather with your fellow travelers for
a congenial dinner here on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Meals B,D
Day 3 – Explore Nahuel Huapi National Park
Set out along the lakeshore to Nahuel Huapi; Argentina’s oldest national park is
dominated by the mighty Tronador Volcano. Nearby is Lake Nahuel Huapi with
its forested peninsulas, rugged peaks and deep blue waterways that often evoke
comparison with the fjords of Norway. Ride the Campanario Chairlift for inspiring
views across the landscapes of Patagonia and end your day on a sweet note as you
watch the creation of Bariloche’s well-known specialty: Chocolate! Return to your
resort and enjoy the afternoon at leisure here in this breathtaking setting. Meals B
Day 4 – Fly to Buenos Aires
Transfer to the airport for your included flight to the Argentine capital. Upon arrival,
you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted to the 5-star Sofitel Hotel. Meals B
Day 5 – Discover Beautiful Buenos Aires!
Your sightseeing begins in the historic Plaza de Mayo, the lively hub of this
sophisticated city. Here on the balcony of the Casa Rosada, Eva Peron gave her
impassioned speeches to the adoring crowds below. Drive along Avenida 9 de Julio,
known as the world’s widest boulevard, and explore La Boca, the charming riverfront
enclave where the Tango originated. Tonight, we’ll take you to one of the city’s best
venues for dinner and a show of authentic Argentine tango. Meals B,D
Day 6 – Of Tango and Fine Wines
After last night’s rousing Tango performance, you’ll have a chance to unleash your
own inner passions for this fiery and provocative Latin dance... In the city’s historic
district, a splendidly restored 1920’s bar is the setting for a Tango lesson which has
been arranged especially for your group. Learn about the origins and history of the
dance and enjoy an introductory lesson.
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Then sit down to experience another great Argentine tradition – wine! You’ll
end your morning with a convivial lunch and a tasting of fine wines from the
Mendoza Valley and other celebrated wine regions throughout the country.
The balance of the day is free to enjoy as you wish. Meals B,L
Day 9 – Discover Rio!
Towering over Rio is the imposing statue of Christ the Redeemer – arms
spread, protecting the city below. On this morning’s sightseeing tour you’ll
ascend 2,400 feet by train to the top of Mt. Corcovado to visit this 100-foot
tall landmark and enjoy stunning views of the city, beaches and mountains.
Return to your hotel and enjoy the balance of your afternoon and evening at
leisure. Meals B
Day 10 – Farewell to Rio
Your tour program ends with us this morning. Meals B
South America’s Finest...
Llao Llao Resort, Bariloche
Inspired by the great lodges of the North American
Rockies, this celebrated resort boasts a spectacular
setting surrounded by pristine lakes and mountains.
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Day 8 – Parque de Aves, More of Iguassu… and Onward to Rio!
This morning’s excursion to the unusual Parque de Aves brings you into a
lovely subtropical forest, home to more than 1,000 birds representing at least
160 unique species including 37 different varieties of Toucans and many
which are considered to be endangered. For both enthusiastic birdwatchers
and casual nature lovers, this is a great opportunity to encounter these
creatures in a unique controlled environment without restrictive netting or
cages. Then continue with your guide for a tour of the Brazilian side of the
Falls; it’s a different perspective than yesterday, but equally spectacular.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio where you’ll be escorted to the
beautiful Copacabana Palace Hotel. Meals B
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After breakfast, we’ll escort you to the airport for your included flight to
Iguassu Falls. Upon arrival, set out with our in-the-know guide to explore
these 275 magnificent cascades which span nearly two miles in the verdant
jungle. Walking along well-maintained trails, you’ll visit all the best vantage
points on the Argentine side, including the famed Devil’s Throat. From here,
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continue to the Brazilian side of the Falls and check in to the one-and-onlyO c e a n
Das Cataratas Hotel, a 5-star Orient-Express property ideally situated right in
the National Park! Meals B
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We include all internal flights.
Your Small Group Value...
• Comprehensive escorted sightseeing with never more than 20 guests
including all entry fees
• Specially-arranged cultural experiences and private AAA activities
• 12 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
• 9 nights accommodation in our luxury hotels and resorts
• All on-tour transportation and all three internal flights
• Luggage handling and all hotel taxes and service charges
• Visa fee for Brazil is included – a $230 value!
10 days from $5,699
All departures guaranteed
2012
Per Person, Double Single Supplement
Jan 15, 29 • Feb 12, 26 • Mar 11
Oct 14 • Nov 11 • Dec 9
$5699
$3200
2013
Jan 13, 27 • Feb 10, 24 • Mar 10
$6099
$3400
Call your AAA Travel Professional for international economy or business airfare,
which includes arrival and departure transfers. Prices are per person, double.
Brazil visa fee of $230 per person is also included.
Extend & Experience More
Sofitel, Buenos Aires
This elegant hotel promises French-inspired Art Deco
style in Recoleta, a stylish city-center district loved by
savvy residents for its fine dining and shopping.
Orient-Express Das Cataratas, Iguassu Falls
Just renovated, this luxury hotel is the only one
within Brazil’s National Park. Enjoy exclusive access
to the nearby falls when the Park is closed to other
visitors.
Orient-Express Copacabana Palace, Rio
Superbly located overlooking the sea, this glamorous
landmark has been welcoming in-the-know guests
since its Art Deco doors first swung open in 1923.
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Add Chile... And Cross the Andes by Lake & Land
4 days from $1,599
This complete, easy-to-add Pre-Tour Extension features an unforgettable
overland journey across the Andes from Chile to Argentina!
Day 1 – Arrive Santiago and transfer to the luxurious Ritz Carlton Hotel.
Day 2 – Tour an historic vineyard estate in the Colchagua Valley, sample
fine wines and blend your own with a master vintner. Meals B,L,D
Day 3 – Tour Santiago and fly into the Lake District. Overnight at the
5-star Cumbres Patagónicas Hotel, overlooking Lake Llanquihue. Meals B,L
Day 4 – A dramatic journey by motorcoach, boat and catamaran takes you
across the Andes to the Llao Llao Resort to start your 10-day tour. Meals B,L
Important Things You Should Know
Forms of Payments
You may make payment by Visa, MasterCard, Discover,
American Express, check or electronic cash withdrawal.
Rates
Prices are land only, and do not include international
airfare to or from the US. On-tour transportation is
included as indicated on each tour program. Land only
rates are guaranteed upon receipt of deposit. Printed
rates are subject to change without notice.
We are pleased to book international air for you at an
additional cost.
Holiday Rates and Programs
Trade fair periods, holidays and festivals may carry
additional surcharges, payment requirements and
cancellation penalties. During holidays or special
events, sites such as museums, restaurants and
shopping may be limited or not available.
Transfers
Transfers are included as indicated or if international
air is purchased through General Tours. Transfers
for land only travelers who have made their own
arrangements for international air are available at
additional cost.
Mandatory Guest Information including
Passports
The Transportation Security Administration requires all
passengers to provide their name exactly as it appears
on their passport, their date of birth and gender when
making airline reservations. Your confirmation includes
a Mandatory Guest Information form to make it easy
for you to provide this information to us.
Deposit
A deposit of $100 per person is due within 7 days
of booking to secure your reservation. Please have
credit card information, along with home address, and
telephone number at time of booking. Reservations
made within final payment periods require full
payment at the time of booking.
Final Payment
90 days prior to departure.
Changes to Reservations
After any payment has been made a minimum $50
fee will be charged for any change made to hotels,
sightseeing, ground or air transportation. Changes
are considered cancelled services and additional
cancellation penalties may apply. Changes are subject
to additional airline or hotel charges should the
original rates no longer be available for your revised
travel dates. Revisions to air tickets are subject to the
airline fare rules, change fees and cancellation policies.
Changes from double occupancy to single occupancy
will incur a single supplement.
Cancellations
Cancellations are subject to the following per person
fees:
• Up to 91 days prior to departure: $100 plus airline
cancellation penalties
• 90-61 days prior to departure: 25% of program price
plus airline cancellation penalties
• 60-45 days prior to departure: 50% of the program
price plus airline cancellation penalties
• 44-31 days prior to departure: 75% of the program
price plus airline cancellation penalties
• Within 30 days of departure: 100% of the program
price
Refunds
All requests for refunds will be considered promptly,
but they must be in writing and received within 30
days of the return date of the tour. There is no refund
for unused services or unused portions of your trip. We
recommend that guests purchase travel insurance prior
to travel.
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Changes to our Programs
We will make every effort to operate all programs as
disclosed in this brochure. However, circumstances
beyond our control may arise which would require
an adjustment to the tour, its inclusions or the staff
accompanying the trip. We will do all that is possible
to avoid such changes but we must reserve the right to
make such modifications. Modes of transportation and
itinerary routings may change based on the number
of passengers on a guaranteed departure. More than
one trip leader or host may accompany you on your
escorted itinerary. Problems beyond our control (such
as civil unrest or acts of nature) may force a change in
itinerary.
Tour Documents
Documents are mailed approximately 21 days prior to
departure for all tours. Documents for all passengers
cannot be released until full payment and the
Mandatory Guest Information form have been received.
Hotels
We must reserve the right to substitute hotels if
absolutely necessary. Please note that it is standard
policy that hotel rooms are not available for check-in
before 3 p.m. Single rooms/cabins are often smaller
than twin rooms/cabins. Triple rooms may not be
available or may consist of a rollaway, cot, temporary
bed or mattress in a twin room, and may not be
comfortable for three adults.
Gratuities
Gratuities for the trip leader, local guides, drivers, and
cruise staff are not included unless indicated and are
at the discretion of the individual traveler.
Smoking Policy
There is a no-smoking policy on all of our
transportation. Cruise ships have a non-smoking policy,
except where permitted in designated areas of the
open decks.
Travelers Requiring Special Assistance
Any disability requiring special attention should be
reported at the time the reservation is made. We will
make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special
needs of such travelers, but are not responsible for
any denial of services by carriers, hotels, and other
independent suppliers.
Many Sites Around the World Require Careful
Walking and Alertness
Sightseeing, either guided or “on your own,” requires
walking over uneven stones and unpaved surfaces,
climbing steep stairs and paths that may have no
railings, and exploring when weather conditions are
wet. Travelers who choose to travel with General Tours
assume responsibility for their personal safety, whether
guided or during free time. Activities, lodges, camps
and cruise ships in natural settings may require a
signed liability waiver.
Responsibility
General Tours (the “Operator”) packages and operates
these programs solely as an independent contractor.
The tour services described in this brochure, including
without limitation transportation, lodging, and
sightseeing, are provided by the carrier, hoteliers, and
other suppliers that are independent contractors and
not agents for, employees, partners, or joint ventures
of the Operator. The Operator issues tickets, vouchers,
and other travel documents for such services merely as
an agent for the companies that furnish such services.
Such tickets, vouchers, and other travel documents are
subject to all terms and conditions of the respective
suppliers (some of them may limit or exclude the
supplier’s liability). The Operator is not responsible for
any loss of or damage to property or death or injury
to persons, resulting from any act or omission of any
supplier providing any tour service or any other person
or entity or caused by strike, war, weather, quarantine,
sickness, government restriction or regulation, or any
other cause beyond its reasonable control, including
supplier’s decision to withdraw and/or cancel a tour
for any reason. The tour participant expressly waives
all rights, which he or she may have against the
Operator in connection with the foregoing. Under
no circumstances is the Operator to be construed
as a carrier under contract for safe carriage of the
passenger or his or her baggage and belongings. The
Operator reserves the right to remove a client from a
tour and provide a full refund for unused services.
Disputes
All matters concerning these tour programs and
services shall be governed by, and administered and
interpreted according to the laws of the State of
New Hampshire (without regard to conflicts of laws
principles).
Any unresolved dispute or controversy arising under
or in connection with the services provided by the
Operator shall be settled exclusively by arbitration,
conducted before the American Arbitration Association
in Boston, Massachusetts, in accordance with the
rules of that body then in effect. In addition, the
arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or
agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any
dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability,
enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this
contract, including but not limited to a claim that
all or any part of this contract is void or voidable.
The arbitrator shall not have the authority to add
to, detract from, or modify any provision hereof nor
to award punitive damages to any injured party. A
decision by the arbitrator shall be final and binding.
Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s award
in any court having jurisdiction. Each party shall be
responsible for the respective fees and expenses of
their legal representation and the costs of arbitration
shall be shared equally.
Legal proceedings against the Operator may be
instituted only in a state or federal court within the
State of New Hampshire, and any claim involved in
such proceedings shall be decided in accordance with
the laws of the State of New Hampshire. Any legal
proceeding against the Operator must be commenced
within one year following the date of tour completion.
Neither the Operator nor any affiliate shall in any case
be liable for other than compensatory damages, and
you hereby waive any right to punitive damages.
We reserve the right to correct errors.
Visa & Passport Information
A U.S. Passport valid for six months upon return to the
U.S. is required of all guests. AAA Vacations includes
standard visa fees when they are required for U.S.
citizens. It is each traveler’s responsibility to complete
the application and to submit it on time. For travelers
who are not citizens of the United States, please advise
your travel counsellor.
Please note that visa requirements and charges are
subject to change, and should be confirmed at the time
of booking. General Tours is not responsible for the
refusal or delayed processing of visas and passports by
Consular offices.
Program validity:
January 2012-April 2013
CST: 2009641-20
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