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Ola South America - April 2016
Latin America is flavour of the month for April
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| Stella Australis |
The month begins with a cruise with the acclaimed Cruceros Australis navigating through the southernmost Chilean-Argentinean Patagonian channels, exploring the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel.
Actual itinerary: Discover Patagonia
Rod will fly to and from Santiago with Qantas (QF27/28 B744) on a paid ticket in Premium Economy with a request for space available upgrade made.
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| explora Patagonia lodge |
Upon disembarking in Punta Arenas, Rod will visit firstly the famous explora Patagonia lodge in the middle of Torres del Paine National Park
From there, he travels to The Singular Patagonia, Puerto Bories Hotel and back to Santiago to stay at The Singular Santiago.
Rod then moves on to Guayaquil in Ecuador to join G Adventures for the 12-day expedition to Cartagena in Colombia via the Panama Canal and the fabled San Blas Islands. Aboard MS Expedition
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| MS Expedition |
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| Heritage-listed Alfiz Hotel Boutique, Cartagena |
Before flying home, Rod will stay at the boutique hotel, Alfiz Cartagena and tour the city, founded by the Spanish in 1533.
With thanks to:
- Robyn Smith, movidas, South American specialist travel agency
- Michelle Mohaupt, MOH Collection (Singular, Australis)
- Andrew Mevissen, Peak Media Relations
- Sarah Park, Mulberry Marketing Communications (G Adventures)
