Call 020 8747 8315 to speak to one of our expert consultants for advice, additional information or to book your holiday 31 Escorted Small Group Holidays 2012Highlights were Machu Picchu?not the tourist trap we expected, La Paz?the view at night coming in on the bus, and the lagunas and salt flats?breath-taking in every sense! NP, Herne HillAbove: Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire is now a buzzing town with excellent restaurants, shopping opportunities and yet maintains its colonial charm and beauty.Left: The north west of Argentina is home to colourful, arid canyons, as well as some of the country's finest wineries.PETE SELMANSARAH BEARDISTOCKPHOTO.COM

Code Starts (UK) Ends (UK) PriceNS 201 14 Jan 12 05 Feb 12 £3,998NS 202 28 Jan 12 19 Feb 12 £3,998NS 203 11 Feb 12 04 Mar 12 £3,998NS 204 25 Feb 12 18 Mar 12 £3,898NS 205 24 Mar 12 15 Apr 12 £4,098NS 206 20 Oct 12 11 Nov 12 £4,028NS 207 03 Nov 12 25 Nov 12 £4,098NS 208 17 Nov 12 09 Dec 12 £4,098NS 209 15 Dec 12 06 Jan 13 £4,118NS 210 29 Dec 12 20 Jan 13 £4,368Single supplement £388 (not available in Torres del Paine)Business class supplement from £1,5782013 departures 05 Jan, 26 Jan, 09 Feb, 23 Feb, 16 Mar, 26 Oct, 09 Nov, 23 Nov, 07 Dec, 21 Dec.ARGENTINAURUGUAYCHILEATLANTIC OCEANAndes.Santiago. Puerto VarasValparaísoBuenos AiresTemucoPucónChiloéIsland...Punta ArenasEl CalafateUshuaiaEl Chaltén/Fitz Roy...Puerto Natales.Torres del Paine National Park...WILL ROBERTSADRIAN GALLOP JOURNEY ROUTEThe peaks and plains of PatagoniaNANDÚ DISCOVERY JOURNEY 23 days, 20 nights Chile's lake district?outdoor activities in the shadow of volcanoes. Torres del Paine Park, a wilderness of breath-taking beauty. Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world's greatest sights. Tierra del Fuego?explore the unique mountain scenery of the 'Land of Fire'. Enjoy the vibe of dynamic Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America.Day 1 Sat, UK clients take overnight flight to Santiago, Chile.Day 2 Walking tour of the colonial centre, the market and city parks.Day 3 Optional excursion to Valparaíso, a lively port where painted wooden houses cling to vertical cliffs reached by funicular railways, or to a nearby vineyard.Day 4 Fly to Temuco in the volcano-dotted lake district and continue by bus to lakeside Pucón. Optional biking, rafting and bathing in thermal pools.Day 5 Opportunity, weather permitting, to climb snow-capped Villarica volcano overshadowing the pleasant resort. Or just relax and enjoy the views.Day 6 By road to Puerto Varas, another thriving lakeside town. Excursion to Petrohue Falls.Day 7 Optional day trip to thedeeply traditional, rural island ofChiloé with its unique atmosphereof mists and myths. You'll take a zodiac boat trip to see the Humboldt penguin colony on a rocky outcrop?the Islotes de Puñihuil?off the rugged west coast. (Nov-Mar)Day 8 Fly to Punta Arenas and travel by bus to Puerto Natales, on Last Hope Sound.Days 9-11 Based at a cosy hostel in the shadow of towering granite pillars in Torres del Paine National Park, spend 3 days exploring the translucent lagoons, iceberg-dotted rivers and snow-white glaciers. The park teems with wildlife?guanacos, condors, eagles, silver fox and even puma may be spotted. Walks on clear paths to Glacier Grey and Valle Francés.Day 12 Road journey to El Calafate in Argentina?located on the shores of the vast, turquoise Lago Argentino.Day 13 Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier, 1km across and higher than a tower block. Using wooden walkways, we can get up close to its massive walls from which huge cathedrals of ice calve into the lake below. Day 14 Drive to El Chaltén in the Fitz Roy range. Walk to the foot of the granite needle of Cerro Torre.Day 15 Walking opportunities among the vertical cliffs of these monumental mountains.Days 16-18 Fly to Ushuaia, principal port on the island of Tierra del Fuego at the southernmost tip of the continent. Here, jagged peaks run down to the shore of the Beagle Channel, beyond which lie Cape Horn and the Antarctic Peninsula. We include a walk in Tierra del Fuego National Park's ancient forests fringing Lapataia Bay; optional Beagle channel boat trip and/or visit to the historic Harberton ranch.Days 19,20 Fly to Buenos Aires where the belle époque architecture, trendy boutiques and pavement cafés create a European flavour. Guided city tour included, optional tango show.Day 21 Optional trip across the River Plate to Colonia, Uruguay.Day 22 UK clients depart, arriving day 23, Sun. Transport 4 flights (longest 3½hrs); 6 road journeys (longest 6hrs).Accommodation Comfortable hotels with private bathroom. Hostel accommodation in Torres del Paine. Meals Breakfast daily (except in Torres del Paine); lunch in Tierra del Fuego National Park.Included excursions walking tour of Santiago; Petrohue Falls; walks in Torres del Paine and Fitz Roy; Perito Moreno Glacier; Tierra del Fuego National Park; city tour of Buenos Aires.Summary of nights Santiago 2; Pucón 2; Puerto Varas 2; Puerto Natales 1; Torres del Paine 3; El Calafate 2; El Chaltén 2; Ushuaia 3; Buenos Aires 3.Group size Min 4, max 18. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader. JOURNEY PROFILEDeparture dates and prices32 Escorted Small Group Holidays 2012 » CHILE » ARGENTINAExtensionA FEW DAYS TO SPARE?Extend your trip with a visit to the magnificent Iguazú Falls, with the option to continue on to Rio. For full details see extensions p75.Top: A walk through Tierra del Fuego national park, and along the Beagle Channel are the perfect ending to our 3-week Patagonia exploration.Above: Walking in Torres del Paine national park is a real treat-glaciers, forest and turquoise torrents.Iguaçu TOURIST BOARDFor more information, client reviews, trip dossiers, detailed extensions ?and to book online visit journeylatinamerica.co.uk