CONTACT:
Debbie Kaylor, NCBA                 303-850-3328     dkaylor@beef.org

Sherry Colyer, Global Travel        800-722-9017     sherryc@globaltrav.com

NCBA Offers Exclusive Tour of Argentina, Peru

Trip includes look at region’s ranching industry

DENVER (August 17, 2005) –  The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Tour of the Year is set for November 13 through 22. “The Best of Argentina and Peru” will feature visits to some of South America’s greatest historic sites and tourist attractions, as well as great educational opportunities to view the workings of the region’s cattle industry.  

While in Argentina, the group will receive a full tour of Buenos Aires, as well as lunch at one the city’s finest steakhouses. They will also visit a private cattle ranch and cattle auction, as well as a professional polo ranch – including polo lessons and a polo tournament.

In Peru, highlights include a visit to Cusco, capital of the ancient Incan Empire, and a guided tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This will be followed by a full-day excursion to Machu Picchu, the magnificent “Lost City of the Incas” located in the highest reaches of the eastern Andes Mountains.  

The trip will conclude with a visit to a pre-Columbian temple, lunch at a historic Peruvian ranch, and a chance to experience the El Paso horse exhibition.

Price of the tour is $3,775 per person, based on double occupancy. This includes all hotels and tours, most meals, and round-trip airfare from Los Angeles or Miami. A $300 deposit is required, with final payment due September 9. For reservations, contact Global Travel at 800-722-9017.

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