Active expeditions to South America

Tucan Travel is offering a 25% discount off the tour price of any Overland Expeditions tours in South America booked by 31 October 2008. Overland Expeditions are specially designed for travellers looking for an active outdoor adventure. Travelling on Tucan Travel’s own custom-designed Mercedes Benz overland vehicles built for safety and comfort, these hotels and camping tours offer an affordable and exciting way to see the highlights and hidden delights of South America.

Book the Sumac Tour – Make Fantastic Savings and Join Rio Carnival!

Tucan Travel’s Sumac tour is an incredible 63 day journey from Quito to Rio de Janeiro, combining all the major sights of the Inca Empire as well as the chance to see cultures pre-dating the Incas. Visiting Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, the tour follows the Pacific coastline before passing down through the Andes to the Atlantic coast. This popular Overland Expedition encompasses mountains, jungles, deserts, waterfalls and vast farmlands and offers a great insight into South America’s cultural and natural diversity.

Do you want to experience the world’s biggest party at Rio Carnival in 2009? Book the 20 December departure and you’ll arrive in Rio de Janeiro on 20 February 2009, just in time the beginning of carnival! For further information about our separate 4 day Rio Carnival package, visit tucantravel.com.

‘Sumac’ tour price including 25% discount: £1312.50 plus Local Payment USD1400 (land only).

What’s Included:

Accommodation: 62 nights - hotels, 35% camping (most equipment provided)
Meals: Lunches when travelling on the Tucan vehicle, most meals while camping
Excursions: Ingapirca, Lambayeque Museum, Chan Chán, Pyramids of Sun & Moon, Sechín, Paramonga, Ballestas Islands, Chauchilla Cemetery, Puerto Inca, Colca Canyon, Sacred Valley, most site entrance fees in Cuzco area and Sacred Valley, Inca Trail Trek (permit not included), Machu Picchu, Uros / Amantaní / Taquile Islands, Salar de Uyuni, Manantial NP, Iguazu Falls, Bird Park.
Transport: Tucan Travel overland vehicle, boat, 4WD, on foot.
Group: Average 15 – 24, max 34.
Age: Recommended 18 – 45, recommended max 55.
Staff: Tucan Travel tour leader, Tucan Travel driver, local guides.
International flights are not included.

For bookings and more information, log on to Tucantravel.com.