One of our tour operators, luxury holidays specialist Bales Worldwide, is offering many discounts on their worldwide escorted tours throughout 2008. If you fancy a Galapagos Island cruise or exploring the glaciers of Southern Patagonia in Chile, and you've always wanted to do it style, now is the time to book.
I have highlighted some of the tours which I feel are the best value or most exciting, offering great discounts of up to £216 per person and fabulous single supplement savings.
Peru and the Andes
Lima (2 nights), Paracas (1 night), the Ballestas Islands, Ica, Nasca (1 night), Arequipa (2 nights), Colca Valley (1 night), Lake Titicaca (2 nights), Cusco (3 nights), Sacsayhuaman, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu (1 night), Cusco (1 night) and Lima (transit)
The Inca Empire, largest of all the pre-Columbian civilisations, was at its zenith when Francisco Pizarro’s conquistadors arrived in 1532. The Spaniards plundered the ‘Kingdom of the Sun’ of its gold, but failed to locate the legendary ‘Lost City’ of the Incas. It was not until 1911 that the fabulous ruins of Machu Picchu were discovered, and our excellent comprehensive escorted tour of Peru allows you to spend a night at this evocative site, steeped in mystery and romance.
Days: 16 Price: from £3505 Discount: £150 New Price: From £3355 Departures: 05th July 2008
Naadam Festival
Beijing (2 nights), Ulan Bator (2 nights), Erdenezuu Monastery, Karakorum (1 night), Ongiin (1 night), South Gobi (2 nights), Middle Gobi (2 nights), Ulan Bator (1 night), Lake Hovsgul (3 nights), Ulan Bator (2 nights) Naadam Festival and Beijing (1 night)
Mongolia is a land of mystery and untamed wild beauty, whose endless steppes and dramatic deserts still thunder beneath the hooves of nomadic horsemen. Journeying into the heartlands of the once great Mongol empire we have the opportunity to witness two of Mongolia’s most colourful and spectacular festivals. Choose between the world renowned Naadam Festival with a special departure visiting spectacular Lake Hovsgul, and the magnificent Altai Eagle Festival of the Kazakhs featuring their traditional eagle hunting skills.
Days: 19 Price: from £3025 Discount: £150 New Price: From £2875 Departures: 07th July 2008
Highlights of Peru
Lima (2 nights), Sacred Valley (3 nights), Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Machu Picchu (optional 1 night), Chinchero, Cusco (3 nights) and Lima (transit)
Staying at the excellent Casa Andina Private Collection Hotels, our ‘Highlights of Peru Tour,’ which includes 3 nights in the beautiful Sacred Valley and the fabulous city of Cusco, is the perfect introduction to this country.
Days: 10 Price: From £2075 Discount: Up to £125 Departures: 12th September 2008/26th December 2008
La Pinta Cruise
Quito (3 nights), Galapagos Islands Cruising (7 nights) and Guayaquil (Day room use)
For many years, Bales has featured the very best boats sailing in the Galapagos Islands, renowned for having the highest on-board standards and the leading naturalist guides. March 2008 will see the launch of La Pinta, the newest superior first-class boat to set sail in the Galapagos. Bales is delighted to have chartered La Pinta and we are sure this departure will be a very special event.
Days: 12 Price: from £4215 Discount: £216 New Price: From £3999 Departures: 28th October 2008
*Plus massive savings on the Single Room Supplement which was £2255 now only £755*
Chile Land of Contrasts
Santiago (2 nights), Punta Arenas (1 night), Torres del Paine National Park (3nights), Chilean Lake District (3 nights), Chiloe Island, San Pedro de Atacama (3 nights) and Santiago (1 night)
Stretching nearly 7,770 kilometres from the tropics to the fringe of Antarctica, Chile encompasses the extremes of climate, from the arid Atacama Desert in the north to the spectacular lakes and glaciers of southern Patagonia. Join us on an exciting exploration of this land of contrasts.
Days: 16 From: £3599 Discount: Up to £150 Departures: 01st November 2008 and 22nd November 2008
Andean Explorer
Lima (2 nights), Cusco (3 nights), Machu Picchu, Puno (1 night), Copacabana, Huatajata (2 nights), Lake Titicaca, La Paz (1 night), Salar de Uyuni (2 nights), San Pedro de Quemez (1 night), San Pedro de Atacama (3 nights) and Santiago (1 night)
Our outstanding Andean Explorer combines some of the most famous places in South America such as Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the Atacama with some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the world.
Days: 18 Days Price: From £3850 Discount: Groups of 4 save £250 each, when booking together.
Departures: 21st May, 11th June, 09th July, 23rd July, 30th July, 06th August, 20th August, 03rd September and 17th September 2008
If you would like to book any of these yours or enquire about others, please call Andrea on 0845 475 0342.
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