Mountain Lodges of Peru - The Lesser Known Inca Trail

Mountain Lodges of Peru just released rates for 2010 and there are lots of incentives for early bookings. If you book before December 31, 2009, you will obtain special rates from now until April 15, 2010 (note that the lodges are closed in January and February).

For fixed departures, the second guest sharing a room pays only $1500.00, and the third guest $1000.00, as well as no charge for single supplement (if available). And special group departures will receive a 20% discount on published rates.

Mountain Lodges of Peru takes guests on an ancient trail called the "Salkantay Route", going from lodge to lodge in the Cordillera Vilcabamba, a spectacular Andean mountain range which cradles the famed Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Within Mountain Lodges of Peru's lodge system, the crown jewel is the Salkantay Lodge & Adventure Resort, located in the high Andean Valley of Soraypampa at 12,705 feet above sea level. The 6N/7D program is all inclusive from Cuzco (some restrictions apply).

For a detailed day-by-day itinerary and to check availability, call 800-364-4359 or email us at info@panam-tours.com

Apartment Rentals in Buenos Aires

PanAmerican Travel Services now has access to a number of apartments in Buenos Aires that are available for rent. Apartments offer a safe and affordable alternative to families who don't want to split up between hotel rooms. And many of the apartments offer breakfast and a concierge desk similar to a hotel.
For more information on rates, locations, and availability, please call us at 800-364-4359 or e-mail info@panam-tours.com.

Wine Harvest of Chile - 2010

It is not often that we market set packages to our clients, but we felt like this one was worth a try. Experience the best of Chilean wine country with this 7-night package that includes the following; 3-nights in Santiago, 2-nights in the Colchagua Valley, 2-nights in Vina del Mar, daily breakfast, all transfers and daily tours with English speaking guides, entrance fees to all sights, and wine during all meals (specified in the day-by-day itinerary). Prices starting at $2785.00 per person based on double occupancy.
The tour begins on Thursday, March 11, 2010, and ends on Thursday, March 18, 2010, and could easily be combined with a pre or post tour to others regions of Chile.
For a complete day-by-day itinerary e-mail us at info@panam-tours.com or call 800-364-4359. The tour can also be quoted on a private basis if needed.

Tcherassi Hotel + Spa - Cartagena, Colombia

The latest project of well-known fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi, The Tcherassi Hotel + Spa was recently opened in the beautiful city of Cartangena. The luxury boutique hotel is housed in a 250-year old mansion and offers seven large guestrooms and suites, all featuring vaulted ceilings, wood floors, and private balconies.
Services include a full service spa, the soon to be opened Vera Restaurant, a private lounge for guests and a rooftop pool.
For more information on this hotel and customized packages to Colombia, please call 800-364-4359 or e-mail info@panam-tours.com

Las Terrazas Resort & Residences - Ambergris Caye, Belize

Breathe the calmness of a Caribbean dawn, feel the crystal clear bluish tones of a peaceful and inviting sea. And that is just the beginning! At Las Terrazas nature renders the perfect atmosphere for rest, adventure, fun, and romance.

The residences of this exclusive community on the beaches of Ambergris Caye were carefully designed as an ensemble of interior spaces in harmony with nature. The property offers several designs ranging from one-bedroom to magnificent three-bedroom residences with lush gardens and panoramic oceanfront views. Each unit features full kitchens, 42-inch flatscreen TV's, I-Pod docking stations with surround sound, high speed internet access, VIP concierge, 70-foot infinity lap pool, largest private beach on the island, fitness room, 5-star PADI dive shop, expert guides, and spa services.

For more information on this property, to check availability, and to plan your perfect Belize vacation package, please call 800-364-4359 or e-mail us at info@panam-tours.com.

2010 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro and/or Salvador

PanAmerican Travel Services has access to 7N/8D packages during Carnival in Rio de Janeiro/Paraty and 5N/6D during Carnival in Salvador.

RIO DE JANEIRO / PARATY
Considered by most to the be the most popular Carnival in the world, Rio provides an explosion of color, music, and joy that will remain in your memory forever.
Packages starting at $1979.00 per person in 3-star accommodations. Package includes 7-nights accommodations w/daily breakfast, roundtrip transfers to/from airport and between Rio and Paraty, all tours and parade tickets to the Sambadromo. Land package starts on February 13th and does not include international airfare.

SALVADOR
Instead of the parade of Samba Schools with the wonderful fantasies that most people know, carnival in Salvador happens "behind the Trio Eletrico" and it completely different than the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
Packages starting at $1670.00 per person in 3-star accommodations. Package includes 5-nights accommodations w/daily breakfast, roundtrip transfers to/from airport, all tours, 2 abadas (t-shirts) for blocos (Eva and Claudia Leite) and 1 abada for camarote (Nana Banana). Land package starts on February 12th and does not include international airfare.

For complete day-by-day itineraries please e-mail info@panam-tours.com or call 800-364-4359.

EcoCamp Patagonia - Torres del Paine National Park

The Patagonia EcoCamp offers the perfect compromise between hotel accommodation and camping. Located in Torres del Paine National Park, the property has large dome-shaped tents where you can stand up straight and lie down on a real bed and eat good food in our dining tent. You avoid the ardours and discomfort of traditional camping while remaining in closer contact with the environment and in harmony with nature. Daily expeditions and tours include English speaking guides and they do everyting possible to make your trekking experience, your wildlife tour, your photography safari - be what it may - a special and unforgettable experience where you will be able to relax from the pressures of everyday life and genuinely recreate yourself surrounded by the wonders of Patagonian natural beauty.
It is also important to note that The Patagonia EcoCamp became the first hospitality company in Chile to receive the prestigious ISO14001 Environmental Management System certification from a third party certifier -Societe Generale de Surveillance, SGS-Switzerland-. ISO 14001 certification is a rigorous and very complicated process and is the result of multi-faceted environmental initiatives.
For more information on this unqiue Patagonia experience please call 800-364-4359 or e-mail info@panam-tours.com.

Aqua Expeditions - Cruise the Amazon in Style

Fransceso Galli Zugaro, CEO of Aqua Expeditions had long dreamed of bringing a new level of luxury to Amazon River Cruising. With the launch of the M/V Aqua, his dream became a reality. During your journey, you will find yourself in a shipboard environment of utmost luxury, surrounded by one of the remote, least visited areas on the planet.
Only a handful of world travelers have visited the remote Pacaya Samiria Reserve, the farthest point on the journey. It is a world of birds in neon-brilliant colors, playful pink dolphins, lively monkeys, graceful hawks, caimans, and millions of butterflies. The vessel features 12 air conditioned, over sized guest suites that feature en suite sitting areas and outward facing panoramic windows. With room for 24 guests, 21 staff members, and an award winning chef, this is truly the most comfortable way to experience the Amazon.
To check availability and pricing, email us at info@panam-tours.com or call 800-364-4359.