Code Starts (UK) Ends (UK) PriceSR 201 28 Jan 12 15 Feb 12 £5,768SR 202 25 Feb 12 14 Mar 12 £5,768SR 203 24 Mar 12 11 Apr 12 £5,828SR 204 20 Oct 12 07 Nov 12 £5,768SR 205 10 Nov 12 28 Nov 12 £5,768SR 206 24 Nov 12 12 Dec 12 £5,798SR 207 08 Dec 12 26 Dec 12 £5,838Single supplement £1,992 Business class supplement from £1,5312013 departures 19 Jan, 23 Feb, 23 Mar, 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 14 Dec.BRAZILSantiago........Punta ArenasTorres del PaineBarilochePuertoVarasBuenos AiresIguazúRio de JaneiroCHILEARGENTINAATLANTIC OCEANAndesAndes JOURNEY ROUTELuxury PatagoniaSANDPIPER LUXURY CLASSIC JOURNEY 19 days, 17 nights Explore the Patagonia wilderness from top-of-the-range hotels. Travel south from Brazil's marvellous city, Rio de Janeiro to the stupendous Iguazú Falls and ultra-elegant Buenos Aires. The enchanting mountains and forests of Argentina's lake district. Cross the Andes by boat-the famously scenic lake crossing to Chile. Three days to discover the cornucopia of glaciated landscapes in Torres del Paine National Park.Day 1 Sat, UK clients depart on daytime flight arriving in Rio the same evening.Days 2,3 Excursion by cable car to the summit of Sugar-Loaf Mountain, overlooking thebays and beaches of Rio. Optional trip by cog railway through succulent tropical vegetationup to the Christ statue on Corcovado Mountain.Day 4 Fly to Foz do Iguaçu and cross the Argentine border via a panoramic view of the Falls. From your hotel, view from up close the tumultuous cataracts that crash over a granite precipice, cloaked in lush bird-filled forest.Days 5-7 Fly to Buenos Aires. City tour of the graceful historic quarters of the European-style city. You have two full-days of optional opportunities to explore the city and further afield: a boat ride on the delta of River Plate, a day-trip to Colonia in Uruguay; walks through the lovely parks; shopping for quality, good value leather goods.Days 8,9 Fly to Bariloche in the heart of the lake district. From your lake-side base in a stylish contemporary hotel, enjoy a walk in the surrounding forests, streams and pools of the pristine natural surroundings.Day 10 The trans-Andean route from Bariloche to Puerto Varas, in the shadow of Osorno Volcano, includes crossings of glacial lakes rimmed by sheer rock faces, monkey-puzzled piedmonts and snow-capped peaks. It is one of the world's most ravishing journeys.Day 11 Relax by the hotel pool or take the full-day optional exploration of the deeply rural island of Chiloé, steeped in legend and tradition.Day 12 Fly to the deep south and drive into Torres del Paine National Park. Stay at a luxury permanent camp: not the scouting-style camping of old, but a cosy, innovative way of combining proximity to the natural elements with spacious, contemporary hotel-style facilities and amenities, including a smart restaurant.Days 13,14 Gentle walking through some of the continent's wildest and most stunning scenery, where mint-blue lagoons reflect towering ice-clad peaks. A boat trip to the face of Glacier Grey is included.Day 15 Drive to Punta Arenas on the Magellan straits, with a visit to the Seno Otway penguin rookery en route (Nov-Mar). Day 16 Fly to Chile's cosmopolitan capital, Santiago.Day 17 Venture into the Mediterranean-style countryside to inspect a premier vineyard, and savour one of the new world-famous brands. Day 18 UK clients depart arriving day 19, Wed. Transport 5 flights (2-4hrs each); 3 scenic road j ourneys (longest 6hrs). Accommodation First class hotels; heated yurts with en suite facilities in Torres del Paine l uxury camp. Meals Breakfast daily; half board days 12-14.Included excursions Sugar-Loaf Mountain, Rio; Iguaçu Falls (Brazil and Argentina); Buenos Aires city tour; Argentine lake district walk; Petrohué Falls; penguin rookery at Seno Otway (Nov-Mar); boat trip to Glacier Grey; vineyard close to Santiago.Summary of nights Rio 3; Iguazú 1; Buenos Aires 3; Bariloche 2; Puerto Varas 2; Torres del Paine 3; Punta Arenas 1; Santiago 2.Group size Min 4, max 20. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader. JOURNEY PROFILEDeparture dates and prices62 Escorted Small Group Holidays 2012 » BRAZIL » ARGENTINA » CHILE ExtensionA FEW DAYS TO SPARE?Head up to the Atacama Desert, driest in the world but full of interest with volcanoes, vivid lagoons, oases and indigenous villages. There are some fine properties to stay at, such as the much lauded explora en Atacama. See our website for more details. For full details see extensions p75.EXPLORAISTOCKPHOTO.COMPATAGONIA CAMPBelow: Caminito, built over an old railway in the heart of La Boca, is an open-air museum enlivened by tango singers and dancers.Below: The luxurious interior of a yurt with its wooden floors and huge windows, our base for our explorations of Torres del Paine.Torres del Paine-jagged peaks, glaciers, lagoons, waterfalls and wildlife can be viewed from scenic roads, clear walking paths, and leisure boats.For more information, client reviews, trip dossiers, detailed extensions ?and to book online visit journeylatinamerica.co.uk

Call 020 8747 8315 to speak to one of our expert consultants for advice, additional information or to book your holiday 63 Escorted Small Group Holidays 2012Left: There's a staggering 275 falls crashing over a 60m precipice along 2.7km of the Iguazú River.Above: Views across Copacabana beach from our rooftop pool in Rio are unrivalled.Right: The Osorno volcano is a short drive from Puerto Varas around the shimmering waters of Lake Llanquihue.Whilst we only stayed a short period at each place on the itinerary, the excellent local guides ensured that we saw all the sights that time allowed and enjoyed local customs and experiences. The whole holiday was a great adventure, with one experience quickly following the previous one. 3 weeks back, and we still wish we were there.AL, ManningtreeISTOCKPHOTO.COMKAREN WARDSOFITELSALLY DODGE