This is a trip proposal. Sanctuary will book the trip if there is enough interest, and it looks like there is strong interest -- please respond to me with: a YES, or a MAYBE, if you have any interest.

Thank You,
Georgia Lange: 630-627-0668 or galange@yahoo.com

Bariloche & Buenos Aires, Argentina
Thursday, August 20, 2009 – Monday, August 31, 2009

4 possible days of Skiing will be at Cerro Cathedral , 12 miles from Bariloche, featuring more than 1600 acres of skiing. Lift tickets and transportation to and from the ski hill are not included in the price of the trip.

Non-skiers will have many options around Bariloche. Costs of these tours are not included.
• Half day tour to Enchanted Valley and Traful Village
• Full day to Victoria Island or Full day La Angostura with Arrayan Woods
• “Flight of the Condors” ride above the Forest

PROPOSED TOUR PRICES PER PERSON: Double: approximately $3000*, Single: approximately $3762*
Includes:
• Roundtrip Air between Chicago/Miami and Miami/Buenos Aires, and Buenos Aires/Bariloche, Argentina on Aerolineas Argentinas. After Sept., 2008 there will be no direct flights between Chicago and Buenos Aires.
• Roundtrip transfers in private motor coaches with English speaking assistance.
• 5 night’s in Bariloche at 4 star + hotel Edelweiss with daily breakfast and dinner.
• ½ day city tour of Buenos Aires en-route to the hotel.
• 3 nights accommodations in Buenos Aires at the 5 star hotel Melia Buenos Aires with daily breakfasts.
• Tango Show and dinner including drinks and transfers.
• All local taxes.
• *Price includes roundtrip between ORD and Miami (currently $229 and subject to change), US departure taxes, immigration fees, airport PFC’s (currently $70.19), and fuel surcharge (currently $240). (All taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change at any time due to fuel surcharge fluctuations until final payment based on invoice.)

OPTIONAL EXTENSION
IGUACU & RIO EXTENSION: AUG. 30 – SEP. 05
$867.00 p.p. Dbl. $1,135. p.p. Sgl.

• Air between Buenos Aires (AEP) and Iguaçu (IGR) via Aerolineas Argentinas.
• Meet & Greet at Iguaçu Airport with local representative.
• Round trip transfers via private coaches with English speaking assistant.
• 2 nights accommodations at the 4 star Continental Inn Hotel with daily breakfast.
• Full day tour of the falls on the Argentina side, including Devils Throat.
• Entrance into the Brazil Side and Park.
• Air transportation between Iguaçu and Rio via TAM Airlines.
• Meet & greet at Rio airport with local representative.
• Round trip transfers between Rio Airport and hotel via private coach with English speaking assistant.
• 3 nights accommodations at the 4 star Luxor Regente Hotel with daily breakfast buffet.
• Full day tour of Rio including Sugar Loaf and Corcovado.
• Return air transportation between Rio and Miami via Buenos Aires on Aerloineas Argentinas.
• All Local taxes.
• All additional air taxes for flights between IGR and RIO as well as the return flight home. Currently an additional $32.00, and subject to change until ticketed.

NOTE: The prices are based on conditions in existence at the time the offer is being made. They are based on 2008 air, land and transfers cost.

One does not need a visa for Argentina, but one is necessary for Brazil. Currently one may be obtained in at the Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago office for $150.00.