..Buenos AiresRio de JaneiroIguaçú FallsARGENTINABRAZILCHILOé ISLANDBariloche.Puerto Varas.Santiago.CHILEISTOCKPHOTO.COM020 8747 8315 / journeylatinamerica.co.uk bookings, consultant advice and additional information 171Journey between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, visiting some of the most impressive sights of three of the continent's grandest countries, taking the most stunning and dramatic route through the Andean wall of snow-draped peaks.Andean Crossing from Rio to Santiago 16 days, 14 nights Rio de Janeiro 3 nights, Iguazú Falls 2n, Buenos Aires 3n, Bariloche 2n, Puerto Varas 2n, Santiago 2n.Day 1 Fly from the UK to Rio de Janeiro, arriving same evening, 3 nights based in Copacabana. Day 2 Half-day excursion by jeep to Corcovado mountain, mantled in tropical vegetation and topped by the famous statue of Christ. Day 3 At leisure?take an optional schooner trip or visit the bohemian quarter of Santa Teresa. Day 4 Fly to Foz do Iguaçu, visit the Brazilian side of Iguaçú Falls (p80) and drive over the border into Argentina. 2 nights at hilltop Hotel Panoramic, recently refurbished with glorious views over the rainforest. Day 5. Excursion to the walkways above, beneath and even behind the Falls. Day 6 Fly to Buenos Aires, belle époque capital of Argentina, accommodation in the fashionable Recoleta district. Days 7&8 Tour of the city's colonial and commercial centre and the Italian immigrant quarter La Boca. Evening tango show with dinner. Days 9&10 Fly to Bariloche in the lake district (pp162-163). Accommodation at Hotel La Cascada on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Excursion to see some of the mountainous countryside in this exquisite region, with its sapphire lakes and ancient forests. Day 11 Cross the Andes by boat and road, following the range's most spectacular pass, where ice-capped volcanoes fall towards the forest-fringed lake-shores. Arrive in Chile at the lively resort of Puerto Varas in the shadow of Mount Osorno. Day 12 Excursion along lake Llanquihue to Bavarian-influenced Frutillar, or optional day trip to the rural serenity of deeply traditional Chiloé Island (p142). Day 13 Fly to Santiago, the cosmopolitan capital of Chile. Accommodation in one of the smart residential districts, Las Condes or Providencia. Day 14 Excursion to the nearby Maipo Valley, where some of Chile's most prestigious wine is produced. Visit two vineyards, with an opportunity to sample their wares. Day 15 Transfer to Santiago airport and fly to the UK, arriving day 16.Prices from £2,298pp based on two sharing, excluding transatlantic flights. Regular departures from the UK

Lima..Mexico City.Cusco.Mérida.Cancún.Chichén Itzá.Machu PicchuPERUMEXICOSHUTTERSTOCK.COMISTOCKPHOTO.COMAcross the border and beyond172 Multi-country holidaysSo far apart but with so much in common? the Inca and Mayan civilisations of Peru and Mexico. Both conquered hostile environments and physical challenges without written language but still created some of the world's most inspiring architecture. Visit pyramids and temples, discover mystical beliefs, learn about ruthless warriors. Survey both magnificent cultures in one giddying two week journey.Incas and Mayas 15 days, 13 nights Lima 1 night, Cusco 2n, Machu Picchu 1n, Cusco 1n, Lima 1n, Mexico City 3n, Mérida 2n, Chichén Itzá 1n, Cancún 1n.Day 1 Fly from the UK to Lima, arriving the same evening. Accommodation in the Pacific Ocean-side Miraflores quarter. Day 2 Fly to Cusco (1hr), afternoon at leisure to explore the Inca capital and its wealth of colonial churches and museums. Day 3 Full day excursion across rolling green hills to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (pp116-117). Visit the towering temple fortress at the Inca village of Ollantaytambo. Day 4 Travel further down the valley?which narrows to a dramatic gorge?by train to the citadel of Machu Picchu, which sits astride a mountain saddle amid dense semi-tropical foliage. Guided tour of the ruins. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. Day 5 Further opportunity to visit the ruins. Return to Cusco by train. Day 6 Fly to Lima, time to explore the grandeur of the colonial centre and museums. Overnight. Day 7 Fly to Mexico City (6hrs). Accommodation for 3 nights next to the main central plaza, the Zócalo. Day 8 Excursion to the ceremonial temple complex of Teotihuacán, and the church of Guadelupe. Day 9 City tour including the remarkable Museum of Anthropology. Days 10&11 Fly to Mérida (1hr), the colonial heart of the Yucatán, home of the Mayan civilisation. Visit the Mayan sites of Uxmal and Kabah (pp18-19). Day 12 Drive to Chichén Itzá, a large and impressive Mayan city with two haunting sacrificial cenotes. Overnight close to the ruins. Day 13 Drive to Cancún, world-famous Riviera beach resort, overnight. Day 14 Transfer to Cancún airport and fly to the UK, arriving day 15. Prices from £2,130pp based on two sharing, excluding transatlantic flights. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from the UK