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14th July 2008 Print
Life-inspiring adventures In need of a spectacular, life inspiring, guaranteed adventure but unsure of where to head? Dragoman Overland have the solution – relax on unspoilt Caribbean beaches, explore hot Amazon jungle, visit beautiful colonial towns, see the world’s highest waterfall and cross the oldest plateau, search for incredible wildlife, meet friendly people and on selected tours, save 20% – how could you go wrong?

Amazon & the Heart of Brazil – 28-nights, departing Rio de Janeiro 10th September 2008. (XRM78)
From Rio, luxuriate on the warm, sandy beaches of Copacabana, enjoy a spectacular cable car ride to the summit of Pao de Azucar (Sugar Loaf Mountain) then head overland to the futuristic capital city of Brasilia. Hike through the remote Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park before continuing through the world’s largest flood plains, the Pantanal Matogrossen. Explore the Amazon jungle, then travel up the Rio Madeira to Manaus, the unique jungle city and capital of the Amazonas.

The holiday now costs £676 p/p (was £845) plus kitty USD $780 (~£395) including transport aboard Dragoman Overland’s customised Mercedes Benz truck, camp, hammock and hotel/hostel accommodation, all camp meals, experienced two-person crew and local guides.

Lost Worlds & Jungles – 22-nights, departing Manaus 8th October 2008. (XMV58)
Explore the unique jungle city and markets of Manaus, travel through the protected Waimiri Indian Reserve then overland across one of the oldest plateaux on earth, the Gran Sabana. Discover stunning waterfalls and the amazing landscape of Tepuys before relaxing by the pool of a beautiful Posada near Ciudad Bolivar. Here, there is time for optional trips to the world’s highest waterfall, Angel Falls. Stay in the Orinoco Delta and explore the waterways and villages by boat. See the ‘oil bird’ spectacle at Cueva del Guacharo then continue to the unspoilt Caribbean beaches at Playa Colorado before reaching bustling Caracus.

The holiday NOW costs £556 p/p (was £695) plus kitty USD $440 (~£223) including travel aboard Dragoman Overland’s customised Mercedes Benz truck, camp, hammock and hostel/hotel accommodation (65%/35%) all camp meals, experienced two-person crew and local guides.

Salsa & the Spanish Main – 21-nights, departing Caracus 30th October 2008. (SVQ68)
From Caracus, overland through Henri Pittier NP, stay on the stunning Caribbean coast at Puerto Columbia then search for Anacondas in Venezuela’s wild west - La Llanos. On to Merida, an adventurer’s playground for optional hiking, horse riding, rafting, canyoning and paragliding! Cross in to Columbia and explore Cartagena’s narrow cobbled streets and colonial buildings, overnight in Bogota before continuing to Ecuador. Here, shop for rugs and knitwear at Otavalo before the journey concludes in Quito.

The holiday now costs £620 p/p (was £775) plus kitty USD $650 (~£329) including travel aboard Dragoman Overland’s customised Mercedes Benz truck, domestic flights, camp, hammock and hostel/hotel accommodation (25%/75%) all camp meals, experienced two-person crew and local guides.

Flights are not included but are available through Dragoman Overland.

For more information, visit Dragoman.com.

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Life-inspiring adventures