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Cape to Cape: Explore the Atlantic Rim

Author: Clementine Briand
05.28.2008

Cape to Cape: MapJanuary 13 — February 4, 2009, See the world’s coastal rim in 23 days. Explore the earth’s oldest desert, feel the thunderous roar of Iguazú Falls, cruise around the infamous Cape Horn, and navigate admits vast icebergs to reach “the end of the Earth”. This expedition will take you to the most breathtaking sites on the planet all in the comfort of your own VIP jetliner. This is a one in a life time trip that you will always remember.

The journey begins with a flight from Harrod’s private terminal in London’s Luton Airport. You’ll be flying in a VIP 757 Boeing Jetliner newly configured that hosts only 74 guests. You will reach Madeira Island a spectacular national park with the prefect climate, striking scenery, and even its own unique wine. Choose from the many organized activities that TCS Exeditions provides.Cape to Cape-Madeira Island

Then it’s off to Burkina Faso where you’ll drive to Tiebele here you’ll experience traditional tribal living and wildlife. Reboard the jet for a day trip to explore Bobo Dioulasso the cultural capital of Burkina Faso featuring brilliant man made and natural sites. Ensuite, Walvis Bay Namibia, a dramatic blend of dunes and ocean. Choose from the many wildlife adventures or an expedition to the ancient Namib Desert.

Cape to Cape-Table MountainNext stop Cape town located in a stunning natural setting explore the ocean from up above, see the unique habitat of African penguin colonies, visit fascinating African museums, or take a cable car to summit of Table Mountain. Then jet off to Rio de Janeiro, where you’ll stay in the opulent Copacabana Beach hotel and explore the world famous Tijuca Forest and take a cogwheel train to Corcovado. Then to Buenos Aires where you can visit the capitals European-influenced neighborhoods or the native countryside.

Next its off to Ushuaia the world’s southern most city. Here you’ll embark on a three night luxury cruise around Cape Horn, visiting some of the most untouched and rarely seen locations of the world. The cruise is then followed by a visit to Iguazú Falls. This string of 275 waterfalls is nearly two miles wide creating an everlasting rainbow in the water.

The trip ends with a visit to the engineering marvel the Panama Canal and a stay in a rainforest resort. Ride a tram through the rainforest canopy and enjoy a farewell dinner marking the end to this remarkable and extraordinary trip.

Cape to Cape-Iceberg Cape to Cape-Iguazú Falls