Amazon River & The Pantanal
Golden Jubilee Program

Venture where few will ever go on the remote upper Amazon River, deep into the mythical Brazilian interior. Here you’ll find over 600 species of birds and a large variety of fascinating aquatic reptiles. Discover Iguacu Falls and explore Rio de Janeiro – bustling with vibrant people, excellent restaurants and beautiful beaches.

Expedition to the South Pole
Golden Jubilee Program

This journey is one of the world’s great travel accomplishments. Join a select group of 36 modern-day adventurers answering the call heard by some of the world’s most intrepid explorers – to stand at the South Pole. A ski-equipped Twin Otter long-range aircraft takes you on a five-hour flight where you join the elite few who have reached 90 degrees south.

Alluring South America
The Color & Scenery of Brazil, Argentina & Chile - 16 Days

You can’t resist this Luxury Travcoa tour that takes you to the very best of South America. You’ll get a healthy portion of South American big-city excitement balanced by the incomparable natural beauty of this spectacular continent. Whether you are gazing at the lush tropical forest of Tijuca National Park or in a helicopter soaring in for a close-up look of the amazing Iguacu Falls, you’ll rejoice that you are alive to enjoy such sheer exhilaration on this Luxury Travcoa Journey.

Highlights

• Discover the sheer beauty of Bariloche and the Argentine Lake District
• Take in the sweeping panoramas of Rio from Corcovado
• Gaze upon the grand spectacle of Iguacu Falls
• Stroll through romantic plazas and view the colonial architecture of Santiago and Buenos Aires
• Sample fine Chilean wines and dine on regional cuisine
• Drive through the lush tropical forest of Tijuca National Park, the largest urban forest in the world.

Wonders of Peru
The Magnificent Land of the Inca’s - 9 Days

One word that most travelers use in describing Peru is ‘mystical’. Here’s your chance to see, touch and feel this place of boundless mystery and indisputable energy. In Lima, you’ll discover a colonial city situated in the center of Peru’s coastline and you’ll learn why it was once South America’s richest and most important center. Your itinerary can capture the names of the places that you’ll visit but nothing can convey the inspirational feelings that you’ll experience while gazing at Machu Picchu, the ‘Lost City of the Incas’ at sunrise on this Luxury Travcoa Journey.

Highlights

• Explore Lima and discover its colonial heritage dating back to 1535.
• Delve into the secrets of the Inca Empire including the crowing achievements of Cuzco and the lost city of Machu Picchu, high in the Andes.
• Bargain in the colorful Indian markets of Cuzco.
• Elevate your spirit at the Sacred Temple of the Sun.
• View temples, palaces and a mile-long aqueduct all carved from solid rock.
• Visit the Gold Museum and see its priceless artifacts ranging from pre-Colombian jewelry to ponchos embroidered with solid gold plates.

Ecuador & Galapagos
Spectacular Journey by a Land Lost in Time - 11 days

Here’s a tour that takes you to the “Middle of the World,” to the spot where an 18th-century French scientific expedition established the exact position of the Equator. It’s a rare claim to be able to say you’ve stood in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres of Planet Earth simultaneously but that’s just what you’ll do. Quito is a gem with gorgeous colonial architecture – a World Heritage Site. Then sail amidst the magical and amazing Galapagos Islands, discovering volcanic peaks, crater lakes and a world of wildlife that you won’t believe how close you can encounter on this Luxury Travcoa journey.

Highlights

• Cruise the Galapagos Islands for five days aboard the luxurious Galapagos Explorer II.
• See the smallest species of penguins, giant albatross, Blue-Footed Boobies, Frigate Birds and hundreds of other species of birds and wildlife.
• Go ashore on several of the islands including San Cristobal where you’ll explore its quaint cafes and charming shops.
• Explore Quito, declared “Patrimony of Mankind” by UNESCO for its architectural treasures, churches and monasteries.

Exclusive Galapagos
A Luxury Cruise through Darwin’s Ecological Paradise - 11 days

I doubt you will be able to contain your enthusiasm for talking about the phenomenal experience of sailing around the Galapagos Islands aboard a Luxury Yacht! Your own naturalist guide will bring this perfect example of evolution alive while accompanying you on land and panga excursions. Your itinerary includes visits to at least eight uninhabited islands, each with its own trademark flora and fauna. You simply will not believe how close you get to these magnificent animals on this Luxury Travcoa journey.

Highlights

• Travel all over the Galapagos Islands on an eight-day cruise aboard your luxurious and spacious yacht.
• Encounter an extraordinary array of wildlife on remote islands including Marine Iguanas, Lava Lizards and Giant Tortoises.
• Snorkel, kayak or swim if you desire.
• View a dazzling array of exotic fish from a glass bottom boat.
• Visit the ornate churches and discover the Spanish colonial history of Quito, high in the Andes

Mystical Peru
Magnificent Gateway to the Ancient Incan World - 14 days

Peru is one of the true travel miracles for the inquisitive explorer. There is not other place on earth with the spiritual diversity of this land where ancient stone temples are as commonplace as cathedrals. You’ll see it all as you explore the museums and big-city experiences of Lima. Then follow in the footsteps of the Incas as you discover the Sacred Valley and the heartbeat of a people who worshipped the sun. Throughout your visit you’ll uncover extraordinary relics from the ancient cultures and you’ll discover how the vibrant and friendly people of Peru live today while on this Luxury Travcoa journey.

Highlights

• Discover Lima and its rich colonial heritage dating back to 1535.
• Enjoy a thrilling flight over the mysterious Nasca Lines.
• Explore the Inca Empire’s crowning achievements in Cuzco and the lost city of Machu Picchu, high in the Andes.
• Visit Enrice Poli’s private collection, an extraordinary assortment of pre-Columbian and colonial art objects.
• See the Inca astronomic observatory and the cultivation terraces renowned for their irrigation system.

Gorgeous Chile
Harmonious Beauty of Deserts, Mountains, Forests & Fjords - 13 days

See the beauty and wonder of Gorgeous Chile from every angle – climb to the lovely hilltops, voyage out to sea, journey through the lush valleys and get close up to the magnificent local glaciers. On this Luxury Travcoa journey the sights and sounds, lovely yet unfamiliar to your eyes, will touch a chord in your heart that will resonate forever.

Highlights

• Breathe the sweet, scented air from the top of San Cristobal Hill as you view spectacular Santiago and the Andes.
• Visit the famous vineyards and wineries of Curacavi and Casablanca.
• Travel by Zodiac to the San Rafael Lagoon to observe the San Valentin glacier walls.
• Stay in wild luxury among the austere beauty of the Atacama Desert.

On this Luxury Travcoa Journey you will find yourself in the grandest hotels in Santiago or Buenos Aires on one day and then on a cruise toward Cape Horn aboard the luxurious Orion on another day. You’ll make a feast of the natural beauty and remarkable history while enjoying captivating cities and sipping premier wines. The versatility and sheer beauty of this program will forever change the way you look at life.

Highlights

• Cruise through channels and passages aboard the state-of-the-art cruise ship Orion – the brand new ultra luxury expedition vessel sailing to Antarctica.
• Observe whales, seals, penguins and an extraordinary array of wildlife in their natural icy, blue surroundings.
• Immerse your senses in the bustling cultures of Santiago and Buenos Aires.

All of the above fares do not include airfare, are per person, based on double occupancy

Contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237 for brochures, itinerary details and pricing, destination insights, and additional details of these exquisite and luxurious journeys with Travcoa. And don’t forget The Travel Goddess offers a 5% discount off all Travcoa Luxury Programs.

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