Page 4 of South America by Audley Travel

photography we would like to thank the following photographers and organisations whose excellent work appears in this brochure anthony cassidy jamie marshall john carr paul medley alan ward alamy eye ubiquitous bruce coleman collection simon heyes john fowler andrew prossin for peregrine polar star explorer ii quark expeditions and the audley latin america department www.audleytravel.com complementing our brochure is our website which offers additional information such as exclusive offers travel advice photographic galleries and travel ideas there is also the opportunity to register to receive our e-news updates meet our team of specialists and submit a detailed on-line itinerary and quotation request travel in south america whilst south america is a fascinating and rewarding place to visit it is a developing region of the world to this end a flexible attitude regarding aspects we would perhaps take for granted is required when travelling the continent as a whole has a relaxed `manaņa tomorrow culture which is generally an appealing way of life but can sometimes be frustrating to the visitor we and our local agents endeavour to make sure that all trips run smoothly but an adaptable attitude may sometimes be required ­ it is all part of the adventure transportation we use the most convenient means of transport for each sector of your journey and it is likely that the audley specialist planning your trip has travelled along that route themselves when a road journey is worthwhile to make the most of the stunning scenery or interesting stops en route we will certainly recommend it you will travel in either private vehicles driven by a local driver and often also be accompanied by an english-speaking guide or we may make use of the local buses and coaches depending on the destination and your budget south america boasts some of the world s greatest rail journeys and we will recommend these where possible apart from these few routes however the rail network is sadly sparse and unused the flight network in the region is extensive and reliable so is often the best or in some cases the only way to travel between certain destinations as distances are often large terms and conditions and travel insurance your booking is subject to the terms and conditions of audley which are detailed in a separate leaflet it is vital that you have adequate travel insurance and we are able to offer a number of policies either for the duration of your trip or on an annual basis flying to south america we will choose the most convenient international airline for your trip across the atlantic taking into consideration your preferences price availability and your location within the uk we use the services of reputable airlines such as british airways lan iberia klm tap air portugal varig tam and aerolineas argentinas our specialists can advise on the different routes as well as the individual advantages of each airline you may want to consider flying in a premium cabin british airways offer a good-value interim option between economy and business class certain routes only and we can offer competitive business class supplements with all airlines mentioned opposite accommodation with audley where you stay is very much part of the experience south america is brimming with unique accommodation options from the colonial hacienda properties farming estates of ecuador and the estancias of argentina to the luxurious explora properties of chile and the delightful colonial pousadas guesthouses of brazil although in some areas international-style hotels are the best available option and other places are so far off the beaten track there are only basic lodges wherever possible we have tried to track down some of the more unusual character accommodation options we regularly inspect the accommodation options updating our knowledge on existing properties and researching new ones some of our favourite and more interesting examples are featured within the country sections of the brochure although we can recommend many others to suit all budgets and tastes just call to find out more personal visits our offices are located in rural oxfordshire with easy access from the m40 if you would like to discuss your travel arrangements in person we welcome personal visits although it is best to always call in advance follow the m40 to junction 9 take the a41 to bicester following the signs to buckingham through the town one mile beyond bicester take the second turning to stratton audley then first left into our offices at willows gate guides the quality of your guide can make the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one the guides we use in south america have been carefully selected by ourselves or our representatives in the countries as the best available and great care has been taken over their training they provide more than just dates or names and strive to offer a real insight into their country or region we have heard numerous happy stories from audley clients who feel that by the end of their trip they have made a lifelong friend group travel if you wish to travel with a group of friends maybe with a shared special interest we will be happy to help and can make all the arrangements for larger groups we may be able to offer a free place to the organiser please call us to discuss your plans 4

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