PRESTIGE HOLIDAYS UNITE WITH SIR RANULPH FIENNES

Three-week “Bucket List” tour features Easter Island, the Galapagos, The Falklands, Machu Picchu and more plus the chance to travel with explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes
 
Prestige Holidays has launched an epic adventure for 2017 that takes in seven “bucket list” locations on one easy three-week trip, with the chance to travel with the world’s greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, OBE.

The 20-night journey by private jet visits South America’s top sights, from the buzzing cities of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires to the mysterious Falklands Islands, the awe inspiring Iguassu Falls and the captivating Easter Island. It also features a luxury train journey to the iconic ancient citadel of Machu Picchu and a four-day cruise of the remote archipelago, the Galapagos Islands, with its fascinating and diverse range of wildlife.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes will be with the tour for the first five days. He will interact informally with travellers and will give talks about his many adventures and expeditions. There will be plenty of opportunity to mingle with this charming and hugely entertaining personality.  In Buenos Aires veteran ITV journalist and news anchorman, John Stapleton, will join the group to recall his reporting of the Falklands Islands war back in 1982 through a pre-dinner presentation and informal conversations.

Departing 6 November 2017, prices for this once-in-a-lifetime tour start from £34,995 per person comprising: air travel in first class luxury on a privately chartered Boeing 767 (with just 90 lie-flat seats) from Stansted, 19 nights in five star (or best available) accommodation based on two sharing, plus the finest dining throughout. One night will be on board the private jet on the return journey. Also included is overseas transport with English speaking guides, a full programme of excursions with entrance fees, tipping and taxes and the services of Prestige’s Tour Expedition Team, which will include a Doctor.

Tour highlights include:

Rio de Janeiro
Experience the vibrant and colourful city of Rio including the views from the towering Christ the Redeemer statue at the top of Corcovado’s highest peak, the famous beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana and an insightful tour of the city’s favelas.
Stay three nights at the Copacabana Palace Hotel

Iguassu Falls
Spend a night adjacent to the jaw-dropping Iguassu Falls, featuring a chain of hundreds of falls with an exclusive visit to the Falls at night when all other tourists have left.
One night at Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas

Buenos Aires
Explore the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina including Eva Peron’s tomb, the old town and the La Boca district famous for its colourful streets and of course the Tango.
Two night stay Alvear Palace Hotel

Falkland Islands
Learn about the islands’ history on a one-day tour or view the King Penguins and the islands’ other extraordinary wildlife.
Two nights at the Malvina Hotel Stanley overlooking the ocean

Easter Island
Discover the history of one of the most remote places on the planet with its monolithic and sublimely beautiful Moai Statues on a fully guided tour
Two nights at Hangaroa Eco Village and Spa

Machu Picchu
Journey to one of the world’s most iconic sites, the ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu on board the luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham train.
Three nights Belmond Hotel Monasterio, Cusco

Galapagos Islands
Enjoy three days exploring this magical archipelago, one of the foremost destinations for wildlife viewing on board the MV Galapagos Legend

Havana
The final stop on this once-in-a-lifetime trip is the beautiful city of Havana in Cuba with its swash buckling history – explore it now before it loses its charm.

Two nights at the Iberostar Parque Hotel in Havana’s Old Town

The last night of the tour is on board the 767 and the first night is close to Stansted airport at the Down Hall Country House Hotel

Travel throughout will be on board a specially converted 767, with stand up bar, and 90 first class lie-flat seats that have a 73-inch seat pitch.  Service will be first class too with an on board chef and fine wines served by an experienced crew. Baggage allowance is unlimited.

For more information contact: http://www.toursprestigeholidays.co.uk/grandsouthamericanjourney