Footsteps First: Country Walkers' Newsletter

10-31-2008

 

 

Turn Up the Heat With Country Walkers in the Southern Hemisphere

 

With cold weather creeping in across the U.S., it won’t be long before travelers begin their annual migration to more hospitable climates.  For those travelers interested in culture, adventure, and sunshine, Country Walkers offers a wealth of engaging itineraries in the Southern Hemisphere. So leave your winter coat in the closet and experience these hot spots waiting on the other side of the equator. You won’t be disappointed – or chilly.  

 

New Zealand: South Island Splendor: This 10-day traipse through rainforests, mountains, alpine glaciers and along the coast of the Tasman Sea spells adventure in the South Pacific. Enjoy a kayak safari of pristine Lake Moeraki, guided walk on Fox Glacier, and tastings at a local winery.  $4,298 per person in 2008; the first of 10 departures begins on November 24, 2008.

 

Argentina: Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Patagonia: Spend your days exploring Argentina amid balmy November temperatures.  This 9-day, city-country adventure roams from the cultural outposts of Buenos Aires to the wine-producing region of Mendoza in the foothills of the Andes, with the Bariloche lakes district along the way. Experience the tango and authentic gaucho culture, too. $4,098 per person in 2008; the first of 5 departures begins on November 22, 2008.

 

Peru: Machu Picchu & The Sacred Valley:  Spend 9 days of moderate to challenging exploration, with highlights including a historical tour of Cusco (a UNESCO World Heritage Site); the nearby Sacred Valley (Urubamba River Valley); and Machu Picchu, an architectural wonder of beauty and ingenuity.  $3,598 per person in 2008; the first of 13 departures begins on November 6, 2008.

 

Chile: The Lake District & Patagonia:  This 11-day tour includes walks in dramatic Torres del Paine and Vincente Perez Rosales National Parks; glimpses of lagoons, volcanoes and waterfalls; a tour of Chiloe Island fishing villages frequented by Darwin; and wildlife in abundance including penguins, condors, guanacos, rhea and foxes. $5,298 per person in 2008; the first of 4 departures begins November 12, 2008.

 

Until the next issue of Footsteps First – button up and stay warm!

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