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Scenic boosts programme with South American tours
Samantha Mayling
samantha.mayling @
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Scenic Tours has introduced a range of escorted tours in South America, featuring “must-see highlights and little-known gems” for 2019-20.
The operator previously offered tours to South America only as
an add-on to cruises on board Scenic Eclipse. Prices start at £7,645 for the
19-day Icons of South America tour, departing October 14. The itinerary starts in Lima and visits Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. There will be further departures
in 2020. Other itineraries include the
22-day Icons of South America & Amazon Cruise (from £9,495), 26-day Icons of South America & Patagonia (from £11,545) and 29-day Incas, Amazon & Wilderness (from £13,595). Small-group tours include “once-in-a-lifetime” Scenic Enrich experiences, such as dining at a
Adventure travel specialist to sell via trade for first time
Adventure travel specialist Large Minority is promoting select itineraries to agents for the first time. The operator challenges
teams of two or three people to navigate around countries to checkpoints using a map, over a period of between eight and 10 days – and hopes the popularity of BBC2 show Race Across The
£7,645
Lead-in price for Scenic’s 19-day Icons of South America tour
popular closed-door restaurant in Buenos Aires. Scenic Freechoice excursions include the chance to spot wildlife on a walk through Rio’s Jardim Botânico; exploring Buenos Aires’ urban art scene; a visit to the archaeological site of Moray, which
dates back to the Incas; and a trip to Peru’s salt pans. Trade sales director Joseph
Grimley said: “Scenic’s luxury escorted tours have always performed incredibly well in North America, and as a result of our guests’ appetite for South America, we chose to expand our product offering to more exciting locations. “Our customers are particularly
interested in experiences that aren’t on the typical tourist trail. Itineraries including cruising the Amazon and Galapagos Islands
have proven very popular.”
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World will drive bookings. It is offering agents 10%
commission on itineraries, suitable for all fitness levels, in Sri Lanka and Kerala, India, for this September and next year. Co-founder Julian Carnal said:
“In the same way as Race Across The World, our travellers will find themselves smartphone free, and using a paper map and their wits to reach their destination.” Participants use local
LARGE MINORITY: Destinations for challenges include Sri Lanka
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transport, such as tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka and rickshaws in
Kerala, and “complete tasks that have them interacting with the locals and getting out of their comfort zones”. Accommodation ranges from camping to luxury options, an is available on a bed-and- breakfast or half-board basis. Prices for the India and Sri Lanka itineraries start at £1,400 per person, excluding flights. The operator’s other routes are
in Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon, but these are not currently sold through agents.
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ARGENTINA: Scenic’s Icons of South America tour takes in three countries
Tipto targets agents in southwest with June roadshows
The Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation (Tipto) has added roadshows at Exeter Racecourse (June 4) and Swindon’s County Ground (June 5). Tipto is also staging roadshows
in Derby (April 30), Cardiff (May 8), a Travel House solus event in Swansea (May 9), an Althams Travel solus event in Huddersfield (May 14) and Stirling (May 22). At each event, agents can meet
up to 12 Tipto supplier members. As well as dinner, agents will have the chance to win a £500 holiday voucher and places on fam trips. A raffle will be held in support of charity Reuben’s Retreat. Agents can also register for the Supershows at West Midlands Safari Park (May 1) and Elland Road Stadium, Leeds (May 15). These feature an exhibition zone
with all 25 Tipto suppliers, as well as dinner, entertainment and the
opportunity to win prizes.
tipto.co.uk
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