Escorted Tours 2023-2024

4 6 5 4 Christ the Redeemer Brazil Perched atop Corcovado Mountain in Tijuca Forest, the magnificent Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer statue) watches over the vibrant city of Rio. Standing over 30 meters tall and almost the same in width, this iconic monument symbolises the Brazilian relationship with Christianity. • See pages 109-111 5 Colca Canyon Peru Nestled in the Andean Mountain Range, the impressive vastness and depth of the Canyon is not the only wonder of Colca. This immense spectacle is drenched in breathtaking scenery, spell-binding Incan culture and ancient ruins. If you are lucky, you may spot the majestic Andean Condor soaring through the sky. • See pages 102-103 3 Arenal Volcano Costa Rica One of Costa Rica’s 110 volcanoes, admire Arenal Volcano’s impressive cone bursting through the treetop canopy. Arenal volcano is Costa Rica’s youngest and is amongst the most active in the world, with its last major eruption happening only 55 years ago, on 29th July 1968. • See pages 96-100 6 Yellowstone USA Established in 1872 as North America’s first national park, Yellowstone is home to over 10,000 active thermal traits and 300 active geysers, including the Grand Prismatic Spring. This astonishing phenomenon of an intense blue spring surrounded by vibrant rainbow rings occurs because of the thermophile (heat-loving) bacteria that inhabit it. • See page 91 North & South America 83 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk