Southern Cross
25 days: La Paz to Rio de Janeiro - $1,785
La Paz, Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats, Potosí, Sucre, Santa Cruz, Pantanal Wetlands, Iguassu Falls, Rio de Janeiro.

Magnificent wildlife, deafening waterfalls and the serene Salar de Uyuni highlight this adventure!

Brief Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive La Paz: Wander the streets of the highest capital in the world - La Paz. The city’s indigenous roots run deep, and the atmosphere in the market-filled streets is both modern and traditional. Options include the Tiahuanaco ruins, the Valley of the Moon, or Chacaltaya.

Day 2-5 Uyuni / Salt Lakes Excursion (3B,3L,3D): Travel to Uyuni by night bus/train from La Paz. Journey through the piercing blue skies and white salt flats of the Salar de Uyuni. Spend three days exploring the remote flats by 4X4 vehicles.

Day 6-7 Potosí: Visit UNESCO World Heritage Potosí, the highest city of its size in the world and a silver mining centre during colonial times. Descend into the working mines for an eye-opening optional excursion.

Day 8-9 Sucre: Sucre is a lovely, historic town with museums and colonial buildings. The Bolivian seat of government, Sucre enjoys a milder climate than much of the country. Options here include a visit to see dinosaur tracks!

Day 10-11 Santa Cruz / Puerto Suarez: Fly to Santa Cruz, Bolivia's second largest city, located in the foothills of the Cordillera Oriental. Take an overnight train ride to Puerto Suarez, on the border with Brazil.

Day 12-13 Corumbá / Pantanal (2B,2L,2D): Join a 2-day excursion to the immense Pantanal wetlands, famed for its prolific wildlife. Marvel at macaws, Jabiru storks, giant otters, and caimans.

Day 14-19 Bonito / Iguassu Falls: Snorkel in crystal clear rivers, or visit caves and waterfalls in Bonito. Cross through the vast cattle ranches of Mato Grosso do Sul en route to magnificent Iguassu Falls. Sit back and soak in the stunning beauty and raw power that is Iguassu, or take a boat tour into the spray of the falls.

Day 20-24 Curitiba / Rio de Janeiro: Travel to Curitiba and head for one of the laid-back coastal islands. Finally, head north to incomparable Rio de Janeiro. Don't forget Copacabana beach!

Day 25 Depart Rio

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Not included in price: International flights or Local Payment ($300 USD); conditions may apply. For full details ask your Travel CUTS agent.

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Don’t wait to get to Australia to buy your Greyhound Australia pass - you’ll pay more, guaranteed! Get in to Travel CUTS and buy before you go to save an extra 5%.

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Travellers are valid for 6 months from date of first sector travelled in Australia; Mini Travellers are valid for 45 days from first sector travelled in Australia. Card Holder Discount eligibililty with a valid YHA, VIP, ISIC, IYTC. Other restrictions may apply. Ask your Travel CUTS agent for full details.

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Sydney to Cairns: 22 days East Coast Northbound - from $2,920
Sydney, Hunter Valley wineries, sheep and cattle station farmstays, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast hinterland, Fraser Island 4WD adventure, Whitsunday Islands, tropical beach paradises, Cairns.

This true taste of eastern Australia explores lively cities, the rugged outback, perfect beaches and lush rainforest. From Australia's most iconic city to the lush tropical environs of north Queensland, this trip offers the opportunity to see the best of Australia's east, together with a side of the country that few other travellers are lucky enough to experience.

Included Highlights: Fraser Island Safari (2 days), Whitsunday Islands day trip, Mountain biking in the Hunter Valley, Boat trip on the Hawkesbury, Winery tour, canoe in Myall Lakes.

Accommodation: Hotels (5 nights), island resort quadshare (2 nights), cabins (3 nights), farmstay/bunkhouse (1 night), bush camp (1 night, optional), rainforest huts (2 nights), bush cabins (2 nights), shearers' quarters/bunkhouse (2 nights), hostel (1 night), beach cabins (2 nights)

(local payment $500 AUD) Trip Code: IPSW

Your Travel CUTS agent can provide a full itinerary & airfare add ons.

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Aussie Explorer: 25-day tour from $2,895
Featuring: New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory

If Australian tours could talk, this mammoth one would ask the others: Who’s your daddy?

Adventure, luxury, excitement and enlightenment, make these perfectly-planned 25 days a must for anyone committed to experiencing the native peoples, historic places and modern architectural marvels that make Australia special. Much like the natural phenomenon that is Ayers Rock - a wonder of the world - you’ll feel large and in charge, enabled by surplus fun and interesting, epic-scale activities.

Your Travel CUTS agent can provide a full itinerary & airfare add ons.

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Some restrictions apply.

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Experience a Turkish Delight on this 9-day tour – from $985

On this new Turkish adventure, visit the spectacular city of Istanbul, see the sombre memorials of Gallipoli, the great bazaars of the port town of Kusadasi and the extraordinary natural wonders of the thermal hot springs in Pamukkale.

Day 1: Depart for Europe.
Day 2: Arrive Istanbul. Met and transferred to the hotel. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers.
Day 3: Istanbul to Canakkale. First to Gallipoli to explore, then across the Dardanelles to Asia Minor. (B,D)
Day 4: Canakkale to Pergamum. Free time in Troy, maybe see the ruins of the Trojan city, then a scenic coastal drive to discover Pergamum. (B,D)
Day 5: Pergamum to Kusadasi. Past Izmir en route to lively Kusadasi. Time to enjoy Turkish nightlife. (B)
Day 6: Kusadasi to Pamukkale. Visit Ephesus with a local guide and later Hieropolis en route to see the ancient Roman resort town and thermal pools. (B,D)
Day 7: Pamukkale to Istanbul. Through the Turkish countryside back into Europe and Istanbul. Tonight enjoy this bustling town. (B)
Day 8: Istanbul. Sightseeing with a half day free to explore this vibrant city. Tonight join us for a fun evening with belly-dancing. (B)
Day 9: Depart Istanbul. Final farewells to your fellow travelers as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Please note: For your convenience, accommodation has been included within the itinerary for the night before your tour begins and the night after it ends (shown as days 1 & 7 above.)

Ask your Travel CUTS agent about low air add-ons.

For more information, drop by your nearest Travel CUTS office or call 1-866-246-9762.

Some restrictions apply.

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