An overland tour (limited Beagle Channel
Amazonian experience As well as the rainforest this fabulous 85-night cruise on board Adonia, also takes in glaciers; spectacular South American cities, including Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires; the extraordinary Panama Canal; and some of the Caribbean’s best beaches. It’s a wonderfully intimate experience and, with 75% of Adonia’s cabins featuring a balcony, you can, quite literally, sit back and watch the world go by in luxury.
A top tip is to take your binoculars, you’ll need them when wildlife spotting and there’s certainly plenty to spot here; the rainforest, which stretches as far and as high as the eye can see, is home to some 10% of all known species. Keep your camera close at hand to capture unforgettable images including ancient dugout canoes making their way downstream and traditional settlements where you’ll receive a warm welcome from waving villagers.
Locals in the small town of Parintins will tell you that their hospitality and simplistic way of life is the key to its success but it’s also the perfect place to learn about Brazil’s indigenous people and their fascinating lifestyle. Pick up some of their incredible handicrafts for truly unique souvenirs. Parintins also offers the opportunity for you to experience a colourful Brazilian folkloric performance by Boi Bumba dancers in exotic costumes. Indian artefacts can also be found in the rustic river resort of Alta do Chao, a beautiful bay in the Rio Tapajós fringed by pristine white sand beaches lapped by deep blue waters. Nearby is the Santa Lucia Arboretum - with its stunning collection of over 400 native trees and palms, including rubber trees, mahogany and Brazil Nut trees.
Lively capitals and iconic landscapes Before arriving in Brazil, you’ll already have enjoyed the spectacular fl ora and fauna of Madeira; the diversity of Barbados and one of the world’s prettiest harbours, St George’s in fragrant Grenada. After your Amazonian experience, Adonia continues south along the Atlantic coast towards infamous Cape Horn, once the scourge of sailors and now a popular cruising destination for modern-day explorers. En route you’ll experience a host of South American attractions, including lively capitals crammed with culture and smaller, lesser-known ports that provide a gateway to some of the continent’s most spectacular sights.
Rio de Janeiro, famous for its colourful carnival and the dramatic entry to its cruise port, needs no introduction. Must-see sights include the views from Sugar Loaf Mountain and the iconic 30-metre-high statue of Christ the Redeemer. Montevideo, the Uruguayan capital is an important commercial centre with an unexpected bonus – some of the best beaches in the country.
In Buenos Aires, broad tree-lined boulevards and elegant mansions conjure up images of Paris at its most romantic with Casa Rosada, the
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availability) takes you to memorable Machu Picchu often referred to as ‘The Lost City of the Incas’, perched high in the Andes of Peru. Featuring some of the world’s most spectacular ruins, it provides an amazing insight into the Inca Empire.
Machu Picchu, from Lima by overland tour only
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