SOUTH AMERICA. Glaciers & Waterfalls Antarctica Cruise. Antarctica Cruise, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires & Patagonia

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1 SOUTH AMERICA Glaciers & Waterfalls Antarctica Cruise Antarctica Cruise, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires & Patagonia 24 days / 23 nights escorted tour from $9999 Per person twin share ex Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney.

2 Departure date 19 January or 02 February 2019 Departure date 18 January or 01 February or Reservations and brochures phone Destination International on Inside Cabin: $9, Oceanview Cabin $11, Balcony Cabin: $12, CALL US about out $500 per person off 2020 early bird booking discount. Escorted Package Includes Return Flights Australia, or Auckand to- Buenos Aires- Australia Flying economy class with air New Zealand. Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Buenos Aires - Iguazu-Buenos Aires El Calafate Buenos Aires 22 nights First Class accommodations Hotels 2 nights Iguazu, Argentina, 4 nights Buenos Aires, 2 nights El Calafate. Hotel porterage, All transfers. 14 nights Antarctica Cruise on Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Ship, with all meals and entertainment on aboard 50 meals: 22 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of English-speaking local guides. Entrance fees per itinerary.

3 DAY 1: Fly to Buenos Aires Fly from Australia to Buenos Aires, Arrive in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires. Its beauty is apparent with its elegant architecture, wide tree-shaded boulevards, striking monuments and sprawling parks. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to get acquainted with the Paris of South America and its distinct European flavor. As you will have your night at leisure feel free to treat yourself to an Argentinean beef dinner at one of the city's many superb steak restaurants Overnight: Buenos Aires Meals: Breakfast DAY 2: Board Antarctica Cruise Transfer to the cruise port to Board Celebrity Eclipse Antarctica Cruise. 20TH JAN 2019, DEPART 17:00 If only one word could be used to describe this vibrant and richly cosmopolitan city, it would be "mosaic." Stroll along these broad thoroughfares, like the Plaza de Mayo, where famed first lady Evita Perón led fervent crowds to petition for her husband s release from prison, or visit Pirámide de Mayo, the oldest of the city s many national monuments. DAY 3: AT SEA 21ST JAN 2019,

4 DAY 4: AT SEA 22ND JAN 2019, DAY 5: AT SEA 23RD JAN 2019, DAY 6: USHUAIA 24TH JAN 2019, ARRIVE 09:00 - DEPART 21:00 No city on the planet has a more southerly latitude. As a result, the sun shines for 18 hours during each summer day, providing ample opportunity to view the mix of glaciers, forests and sea, all framed by Mount Martial to the west and Mounts Olivia and Cinco Hermanos to the east. DAY 7: CAPE HORN 25TH JAN 2019, ARRIVE 06:00 - DEPART 08:00 Tierra del Fuego, Land of Fire, is the most isolated place in the Americas, and Cape Horn is its southernmost point. These craggy cliffs and windswept shores are stark, rugged beauty personified, creating a dramatic setting for the collision between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. DAY 8: CHOLLART CHANNEL 26TH JAN 2019, ARRIVE 11:00 - DEPART 13:00

DAY 8: PARADISE BAY 26TH JAN 2019, ARRIVE 14:00 - DEPART 16:00 DAY 8: GERLACHE STRAIT 26TH JAN 2019, ARRIVE 17:00 - DEPART 19:00 DAY 9: ELEPHANT ISLAND 27TH JAN 2019, ARRIVE 14:00 - DEPART 18:00 This

5 DAY 8: PARADISE BAY 26TH JAN 2019, ARRIVE 14:00 - DEPART 16:00 DAY 8: GERLACHE STRAIT 26TH JAN 2019, ARRIVE 17:00 - DEPART 19:00 DAY 9: ELEPHANT ISLAND 27TH JAN 2019, ARRIVE 14:00 - DEPART 18:00 This uninhabited island is just off the coast of Antarctica and a well-placed area for nature lovers. DAY 10: AT SEA 28TH JAN 2019, DAY 11: PORT STANLEY 29TH JAN 2019, ARRIVE 08:00 - DEPART 17:00 Commune with the roughly 2,000 intrepid souls who call this remote former whaling outpost home. As you hike through the rocky, windswept landscape you may

6 observe a few of the island s flightless residents including Magellan penguins burrowing underground, and rockhoppers carefully observing you from outcroppings. DAY 12: AT SEA 30TH JAN 2019, DAY 13: PUERTO MADRYN 31ST JAN 2019, ARRIVE 07:00 - DEPART 16:30 This deep water port was founded in 1865 by Welsh immigrants. Extending out into the Atlantic from Puerto Madryn is the Península Valdés, a wildlife sanctuary where vast numbers of sea elephants, whales and penguins far outnumber the few human visitors who make it out this far. DAY 14: AT SEA 1ST FEB 2019, DAY 15: MONTEVIDEO 2ND FEB 2019, ARRIVE 09:00 - DEPART 17:00 Montevideo is a thoroughly modern city with a rich artistic tradition, the reach of the rural estancias is all around you. If ever there were a time you were inclined to indulge, delicious steaks are the specialty of the house in virtually every restaurant. DAY 16: BUENOS AIRES 3RD FEB 2019, ARRIVE 05:00 DAY 16, Fly to Iguazu Falls Antarctica Cruise arrives back in Buenos Aires this morning. Transfer to the airport on a flight to Iguazu Falls. Upon arrival, walk along the winding pathways on the Argentina side of the majestic and awe-inspiring Falls, one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Iguassu consists of over 275 separate cataracts across a span of two and one-half miles, wider than Victoria Falls and higher than Niagara Falls and more dramatic than both. Stand in awe at the unforgettable panoramic views before crossing the border to Iguazu, the Argentinean side of the Falls. After a day filled with unforgettable memories, return to the hotel and enjoy a typical Argentine

7 dinner Overnight: Iguazu Meals: Breakfast. DAY 17: Iguazu, the Argentinean Falls Your adventure continues this morning at Iguazu Falls. A rail car takes you to the top of the Falls on the Upper Circuit, and you will walk to the Lower Circuit where the power of nature surrounds you. Continue along the catwalks to Devil's Gorge - stand in amazement as you gaze at spectacular "Devil's Throat" the most magnificent of all of the cataracts. View, photograph and feel the spray of the thundering waters, one of nature's most impressive achievements and a unique experience for your senses. Spend the rest of the day exploring the natural treasures of Iguazú National Park, designated a World Heritage Site for its rare and endangered flora and fauna Overnight: Iguazu Meals: Breakfast DAY 18: Fly to Buenos Aires This afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Arrive in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires. Its beauty is apparent with its elegant architecture, wide tree-shaded boulevards, striking monuments and sprawling parks. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to get acquainted with the Paris of South America and its distinct European flavor. As you will have your night at leisure feel free to treat yourself to an Argentinean beef dinner at one of the city's many superb steak restaurants Overnight: Buenos Aires Meals: Breakfast DAY 19: Buenos Aires City Tour Discover the city's highlights this morning on a tour that includes the Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Casa Rosada (government palace); see the balcony where Eva and Juan Peron made their speeches. Then, to the colorful La Boca neighborhood, a working class barrio, and the old quarters of San Telmo and Caminito, a mix of colonial style homes, narrow lanes, artists' lofts and very trendy cafes. Drive to the Recoleta Cemetery, final resting place of many of the wealthiest and most important Argentine historical figures. The grounds here cover more than four city blocks, filled with tombs adorned by works of local and international sculptors, and more than 6400 mausoleums including the tomb of Eva "Evita" Peron, always heaped with flowers and letters from adoring fans. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring some of Buenos Aires neighborhoods and fabulous collection of shops before this afternoon's tango lesson with professional Argentinean Tango Dancers. Tonight is at leisure, or, participate in the optional Argentinean Dinner and Tango Show Optional: Buenos Aires Dinner & Tango Show (PM) Overnight: Buenos Aires Meals: Breakfast DAY 20: Buenos Aires El Calafate Transfer to the airport for your departure flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, about 1,700 miles (2,700 km) south of Buenos Aires on the shores

8 of Lake Argentino (Lago Argentino). When you arrive, you ll be picked up by your professional guide and driven to your select hotel. The rest of the evening is yours to have dinner (own expense) and do what you wish. Overnight: Your selected hotel in El Calafate. DAY 21: El Calafate Los Glaciares National Park Today, enjoy an excursion to the Perito Moreno glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. After breakfast, make the 50-mile (80-km) drive from El Calafate to the glacier, which sits on the southwestern corner of Lake Argentino. The most famous feature of the World Heritage-listed national park, Perito Moreno is 19 miles (30 km) long, 3 miles (5 km) wide and 197 feet (60 m) tall. With your guide, walk along the 1,300-foot (400-meter) walking path that takes you to a lookout point near the glacier. You ll spend about two hours here; when you reach the viewpoint (about an hour s walk), your guide will give you free time to take photos and admire the amazing view of the glacier and lake. Perito Moreno is a growing glacier, creeping forward a little bit each day. If you re lucky, you may witness the natural phenomenon of ice breaking off of the glacier walls and crashing into the water. You may bring your own packed lunch with you to eat during the tour, have lunch at the restaurant inside the national park, or bring a few snacks on the tour and wait until you get back to El Calafate to eat lunch; the usual return time to El Calafate is 1pm, unless your tour group decides to spend more time at the national park. Please note, the entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park is not included in the price of the tour; you will pay at the gate when you get there. Overnight: Your selected hotel in El Calafate. Meals: Breakfast DAY 22: El Calafate Buenos Aires After breakfast, spend a bit more free time in El Calafate before you are driven to the airport to catch your 4-hour flight back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival back in Buenos Aires your will be transferred to you hotel for another great evening in this cosmopolitan city. Meals: Breakfast DAY 23: Depart Argentina for Australia After you check out of your hotel today, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight home. Tour Concludes Memories Begin. Meals: Breakfast. DAY 24: Arrive Home Tour Concludes Memories Begin. Hotel List Buenos Aires: El Calafete: Iguazu Falls: Hotel Sileo Hotel or 725 Continental Hotel. Boutique Hotel La Cantera or Kau Yatun Hotel Boutique Gran Hotel Tourbillon Cataratas or Grand Crucero Iguazú

Book your Optional Tours before you travel. See more, save time, save money. Tours purchased while travelling may cost an extra 10% or more Tours often sell out. Avoid disappointment Save your cash.

9 Book your Optional Tours before you travel. See more, save time, save money. Tours purchased while travelling may cost an extra 10% or more Tours often sell out. Avoid disappointment Save your cash. Credit card processing may not be possible locally Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure Book Online or call to book these tours up to 1 week before your departure The day the optionals operate varies by the day of the week Buenos Aires Dinner & Tango Show Tonight enjoy an excellent dinner and tango show in downtown Buenos Aires. This has become a favorite of local residents as well as visitors and is the ideal setting for a delicious dinner and an alluring tango show. The Tango displays complete cultural expression, a plot of myths, values and traditions. Pick-up and drop-off at hotel. Approximate tour duration is 3.5 hours. Day #8 11 Jan Jan 2017 AUD$ Jan Jan 2018 AUD$ Full Day Traditional Gaucho Party Depart from the hotel towards Cardales to visit a traditional Estancia. An Estancia is the equivalent to a large rural estate similar to a ranch in the United States, mainly devoted to agriculture, cattle and breeding horses. Most have a main house and some straw-roofed constructions in which the dining-room and a traditional general store are located. The general store commonly called the 'pulperia' was a social gathering point for gauchos at sunset. Later, you can taste a typical Argentine barbecue

10 (grilled beef, chicken, pork sausages, salads, dessert and coffee) in the dining-room. As lunch is finished you will enjoy a folklore show with live music, dancing and a tango demonstration, followed by 'cuadreras' and ring races where gauchos show their skills as riders. For those willing to participate in the traditional activities there are horses and 'sulkies' to go around the ranch. Pick-up and drop-off at hotel. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. Day #9 11 Jan Jan 2017 AUD$ Jan Jan 2018 AUD$ The exquisite Iguazu Falls are also known as the Iguassu Falls and the Iguaçu Falls. The magnificent spectacle of these 275 individual drops has awed tourists, locals and indigenous inhabitants for centuries. They originate from the Iguazu River and are located on the border of Brazil (in the state of Paraná) and Argentina.

11 Perito Marino Glacier Argentina. The imposing glacier, near the southern town of El Calafate, is one of 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field shared with Chile which is the third largest ice concentration in the world after the North and South Poles. The largest glacier is the 31 mile-long and nearly five mile-wide Upsala Glacier, but the Perito Moreno glacier, named after a 19th century explorer, is the most famous. Celebrity Eclipse Ship Overview From April through November 2018 Celebrity Eclipse sails a variety of European itineraries: to Iceland, the UK, Norwegian fjords. the Baltic Sea, the Azores, and (later in the year) the Western Mediterranean. In the Baltic Eclipse stays overnight in St Petersburg which is great for sight-seeing. In 2018, around May, head for Ireland

12 and sail out of Dublin for Iceland or Norway. From June to August circle the UK or the Baltic Sea out of Amsterdam. From September to November head for Spain, and sail out of Barcelona right around the Mediterranean. Look ahead from December 2018 to early March 2019 for cruises around South America (including Antarctica and Patagonia) that are growing in popularity for their cities and scenery. Through most of 2019 Celebrity Eclipse cruises from Vancouver to the Inside Passage viewing the Alaskan fjords. This vessel offers a premium quality cruise, and has one of the highest ratings by Berlitz for large cruise ships. Accommodation Ninety percent of staterooms have an outside view, and of these 95% have a balcony - more than any other cruise ship. Features in all cabins include: twin beds convertible to queen-sized bed, sitting area, vanity desk with hairdryer, interactive flat-screen TV (32" minimum), bathroom with shower enclosure, wireless internet access, and premium bedding. The suites are larger, with more personal amenities and extras. AquaClass cabins share a deck with the AquaSpa amenities, dine at the exclusive Restaurant Blu, and share in a feast of indulgences. Families can book inter-connecting cabins. Food and Dining The two-deck Moonlight Sonata Dining Room, with its grand staircase and musicians gallery overlooking the sea through a huge glass wall, offers excellent meals and service at two dinner seatings. The décor adds to the fine dining experience. There are three alternative pay-extra dining venues. Murano (reservations-only, extra cost), serves classic French and Continental cuisine in absolute style allow three hours. The Tuscan Grille, an Italian steakhouse, delivers the best of grills, seafood and pasta. Qsine ( cuisine ) gives a twist to commonplace foods bringing fun to (unfrench) haute cuisine, and ordered by ipad. AquaSpa guests dine at Blu with a Mediterranean menu. Japanese à la carte lunch and dinner is available at Sushi on Five. Room service is available 24 hours a day from a limited menu of sandwiches, pizzas, salads and desserts. Entertainment The main show lounge Celebrity Theatre typically provide three shows on a sevennight cruise: circus-type acrobatics and revues. Theme nights are held in the Observation Lounge. Celebrity Central hosts comedy, cookery and entertaining lectures. The Ensemble Lounge is from the big-band era with jazz-style music. The Entertainment Court, featuring street performers, is adjacent to the Quasar nightclub. Throughout the vessel guests will be met by a variety of soloists and ensembles. During the day entertainment choices range from games, art auctions, bingo, wine samplings and dance lessons, to educational presentations. A unique "Hot Glass Show" demonstrates the creation of glass art by the Corning Museum of Glass. Celebrity ilounge is the first shipboard computer enrichment and Internet hub from Apple. For a quiet time withdraw to the card room, or the spectacular 24-hour library, extending vertically for two decks. Play casino-style games on their Apple or Android smartphones while on board.

13 Reservations Phone Please read this information prior to making your reservation. BROCHURE VALIDITY The information presented in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge, but is subject to change without notice. Changes can occur with respect to prices, itineraries, duration of holidays, service standards, tour content, airfares and schedules. This is out of our control. Please ensure you advise details of your requirements at the time of booking. GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) The Australian GST does not apply to international travel. Any service fees, courier, cancellation and amendment fees are subject to GST. You will be charged GST where applicable. DEPOSIT A deposit of 50% per person of the total price is required to confirm your booking. Receipt of deposit will be taken as an understanding by Destination International Holidays that the customer has checked their confirmed travel arrangements and has read and agreed to the terms and conditions. FINAL PAYMENT Payment in full must be made no less than 65 days before travel. PRICES All prices for our tours are advised in Australian Dollars ($AUD). They are based on airfares, schedules and tariffs at the time of printing. Destination International Holidays reserves the right to vary the cost of the tour, taxes and airline prices if necessary by reason of currency fluctuation, cost increase, or airfare increase. All prices are subject to confirmation from local tour operators. Once full payment has been received by Destination International Holidays no surcharges in respect to currency fluctuations will be applied. Destination International Holidays cannot be held responsible for any TRAVEL INSURANCE You must be insured for the duration of your trip. You need comprehensive travel insurance to cover cancellation, health requirements, luggage and additional expenses. Insurance policies rarely cover for loss of cash. ACCOMMODATION There will be variations in the size, standard and presentation of rooms and facilities within the one hotel. This is beyond the control of Destination International Holidays. CLAIMS If you encounter any problems on your holiday, you should to try and solve it directly with the supplier whilst overseas. If it is not possible to do so please do so in writing within 30 days of completing your Destination International Holidays arrangements. PASSPORT, VISA & VACCINATIONS You must familiarise yourself with any visa and health requirements that may be applicable in the countries you are visiting. You are responsible for all entry/exit health and any other documents required by laws, regulations, orders, demands or requirements of countries visited or transited. Please note that passport and visa requirements are not the responsibility of Destination International Holidays. We will not be held liable for any loss or expense due to the failure to comply with the above. We recommend that you be in possession of a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay overseas. CONSULAR ADVICE Official travel advice issued by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is available by calling or visiting their web site You must review this information both prior to making your booking and prior to departure. TOUR CONDITIONS Destination International Holidays does not

14 service that we are unable to provide due to that particular component being unavailable. ITINERARY CHANGES Destination International Holidays reserves the right to amend the itinerary for reasons such as service requirements, road or weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where a change is of a significant nature, it will be advised to our customers in writing. Destination International Holidays reserves the right to substitute hotels, lodges, inns and camps with properties of similar standard. AMENDMENT FEES Should you need to alter your original reservations, there will be an automatic fee charged of $50 per amendment or transaction. Additionally there may be cancellation fees levied by the tour operator or fees may be applicable where arrangements have been pre-purchased. CANCELLATIONS Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given as follows: Days Notice % of Fare 90 or more Loss of Deposit (50%) % 85% 100% The above are Destination International Holidays cancellation fees. Airlines and Tour Operators may have additional fees. Transfer of a confirmed booking to another tour or departure date is deemed a cancellation of the original booking. There will be no refund for cancellation of unused services on or after commencement date. Please note that employees of any overseas suppliers are not authorised by Destination International Holidays to make any undertakings to our clients in respect of refunds or other matters. Destination itself provide carriage services, accommodation, transport or tours. Destination International Holidays acts as an agent for the Service Providers ). All products and services provided by Service Providers are provided on those Service Providers own terms and conditions which may include limitations and exclusions of liability. All bookings with Destination International Holidays and all tickets, vouchers, receipts, coupons, exchange orders and other like documents issued to the client, are subject to each Service Providers terms and conditions governing the provision of products and services to be provided by that Service provider. Destination International Holidays shall not be liable for any acts, omissions or defaults whether negligent or otherwise, of any Service Providers. Destination International Holidays shall not be liable (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, expense, delay or inconvenience resulting directly or indirectly from circumstances outside of Destination International Holidays control, including acts of nature, war, civil disturbances, strikes, floods, acts of government or authorities, breakdowns, accidents, disease, quarantine, terrorism, medical or customs regulations, and alterations, cancellations or delays concerning itineraries, timetables or accommodation. CONTRACT The contract between Destination International Holidays is governed by the laws of the State of Victoria. By booking with Destination International Holidays, the client agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions referred to in our brochure. International

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Singapore to Sydney 18 days from $3399 Fly / Cruise / Stay Tou Balcony Cabin Per person twin share. Single supplement $2600.

Singapore to Sydney 18 days from $3399 Fly / Cruise / Stay Tou Balcony Cabin Per person twin share. Single supplement $2600. Departs Australia 16 October 2018 We include: One way airfare from Australia