South America
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"My wife and I agree that the trip was our first where all of our expectations were exceeded! Our guides were exceptional, transfers all on time and excursions were awesome. We loved Ecuador, Quito and of course, the Galapagos. We have to hand it to you!"
Most Popular South America Tours
9 Day Galapagos in Luxury (Luxury)
from £4,056 to £4,287pp *
Highlights :
Galapagos ,
Quito
Explore the untouched beauty of the Galapagos Islands on board the luxury catamaran, Athala.
10 Day Galapagos Photography Expedition Cruise (Luxury)
Highlights :
Galapagos ,
Quito
Discover the breathtaking untouched wilds of the Galapagos Islands through the lens of your camera with world renowned Royal Geographic Society Fellow photographer Jonathan R. Green
10 Day Peru Family Adventure
from £2,730 to £2,888pp *
Highlights :
Cusco ,
Lima ,
Puerto Maldonado ,
Sacred Valley
No two families are alike – that’s why nothing compares to this customizable kidtastic voyage through Lima, the Amazon Rainforest, the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Machu Picchu
14 Day Machu Picchu & Amazon Cruise Exclusive (Luxury)
from £5,932 to £6,162pp *
Highlights :
Aguas Calientes ,
Cusco ,
Iquitos ,
Lima ,
Sacred Valley
Our finest tour. Tour the Historical City of Lima. Explore the Ancient Citadel of Machu Picchu and fly into the remote jungle to board the exclusive M/V Aria for a 5 day Amazon luxury cruise.
26 Day South America Odyssey (Premium)
Highlights :
Aguas Calientes ,
Buenos Aires ,
Cusco ,
Easter Island ,
Galapagos ,
Iguazu Falls ,
Lima ,
Quito ,
Sacred Valley ,
Santiago
Epically adventurous, this intimate all encompassing journey celebrates the awe-inspiring magnificence of South America’s raw natural beauty and its mystical ancient past with a fusion of tours featuring cultural encounters, environmental excursions and age-old historic highlights.
10 Day Machu Picchu & Easter Island (Premium)
9 Day Patagonia Highlights (Premium)
From USD$ 4,321 per person *
Highlights :
Buenos Aires ,
El Calafate ,
Puerto Natales ,
Santiago
Spend 9 days enjoying the beautiful scenery of the nearby lakes and mountains of Patagonia. Through horseback riding, hiking, kayaking and more, you will marvel at the beauty of fjords, lakes, mountains and the famous Torres del Paine National Park.
10 Day Galapagos & Machu Picchu (Premium)
from £4,447 to £4,632pp *
Highlights :
Aguas Calientes ,
Cusco ,
Galapagos ,
Lima ,
Quito
Discover the natural and cultural wonders of the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu on this value tour. Includes private transfers, internal flights, train connections and a mix of private and shared activities.
10 Day Patagonia Estancia (Premium)
from £2,178 to £2,691pp *
Highlights :
Buenos Aires ,
El Calafate ,
El Chaltén
Enjoy horseback riding, fishing, mountain climbing, hiking, wildlife tours, a captivating folk show and traditional meals!
6 Day Argentina Explorer (Value)
Highlights :
Buenos Aires ,
Iguazu Falls
Enjoy a panoramic tour of vibrant Buenos Aires. Learn abuot the cit's history through an architechture tour. Take in a live Tango performance as you sample regional cuisine. Fly to the spectacular Iguazu Falls to witness in person one of the top destinations in South America.
9 Day Argentina & Chile Highlights (Value)
Highlights :
Bariloche ,
Buenos Aires ,
Puerto Varas ,
Santiago
See the top highlights of Argentina and Chile: Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, Bariloche Lake District, and Santiago. Relax in comfort as you enjoy private transfers, guided tours to see all of the sites and internal flights - all with local 24/7 support and expert Guides.
5 Day Brazil Discovery (Value)
Highlights :
Foz do Iguaçu ,
Rio de Janeiro
Visit the top sights in Rio de Janiero such as Christ the Redeemer statue and Copacabana beach. Fly to Iguazu Falls and enjoy nature at its best as you peer over 200 latticed cascades. Explore both sides of the falls in this jungle-like paradise with the convenience of private tours.
8 Day Brazil Explorer (Value)
from £1,847 to £2,432pp *
Highlights :
Foz do Iguaçu ,
Paraty ,
Rio de Janeiro
Visit the top sights in Rio de Janiero such as Christ the Redeemer statue and Copacabana beach. Fly to Iguazu Falls and enjoy nature at its best as you peer over 200 latticed cascades. Explore both sides of the falls in this jungle-like paradise with the convenience of private tours.
9 Day Brazil Sambas, Sunsets & Beaches (Premium)
Highlights :
Foz do Iguaçu ,
Rio de Janeiro ,
Salvador
Visit the top sights in Rio de Janiero such as Christ the Redeemer statue and Copacabana beach. Fly to Iguazu Falls and enjoy nature at its best as you peer over 200 latticed cascades. Explore both sides of the falls in this jungle-like paradise with the convenience of private tours.
7 Day Argentina and Brazil Highlights (Value)
Highlights :
Buenos Aires ,
Iguazu Falls ,
Rio de Janeiro
Experience the European inspired city of Buenos Aires with private tour and evening of Tango. Visit the stunning waterfalls in Iguazu. Then fly to Rio de Janeiro, where the city is known for beaches, Samba and Carnival!
9 Day Inca Trail Premium (Premium)
from £2,386 to £2,931pp *
Highlights :
Aguas Calientes ,
Cusco ,
Inca Trail ,
Lima ,
Sacred Valley
Journey to the lost city of the Inca. Revealed to the Western world by the American Hiram Bingham on July 24 1911, and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983, it is probably the most important archaeological site in South America.
18 Day South America Grand Tour (Luxury)
Highlights :
Aguas Calientes ,
Buenos Aires ,
Cusco ,
Galapagos ,
Iguazu Falls ,
Lima ,
Quito ,
Rio de Janeiro ,
Santiago
Our best tour of the continent. This premium tour has it all. The best sights of South America in one package. Includes premium hotels and cruise ship, plus a private guide, driver and vehicle.
19 Day Peru In Depth (Value)
from £4,525 to £5,013pp *
Highlights :
Aguas Calientes ,
Arequipa ,
Colca Canyon ,
Cusco ,
Iquitos ,
Lima ,
Paracas ,
Puno ,
Sacred Valley
Our most comprehensive trip to Peru, features premium hotels and private guides. Explore Lima, Nazca Lines, the Amazon, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco city.
5 Day Rio De Janeiro Carnival (Luxury)
From $4,943 USD (2 ppl), and from $4,054 USD (4 ppl), Main Parade Date: Mar 5- Mar 8, 2011*
Highlights :
Rio de Janeiro
Featuring luxury accommodations, private transfers, VIP tickets, specialized services and private tours.
* GBP per person, double occupancy, private tour with own vehicle. Subject to change. Per person rate typically lower for a large group.
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South America News
Variety is the spice of Bahuaja-Sonene National Park
Posted: January 24, 2012
Some of world’s deepest crevaces at Colca Canyon
Posted: January 12, 2012
Ecological divergence starts in Cuiba
Posted: January 11, 2012
Galapagos human history on San Cristobal
Posted: January 9, 2012
Metamorphic habitat in Oxbow Lake
Posted: December 30, 2011
Wildlife by air and sea on Wolf Island
Posted: December 29, 2011
Untouched spirituality in Santa Catalina Monastery
Posted: December 28, 2011
Guayaquil: Ecuador’s up-and-coming star
Posted: December 28, 2011
Harmonious brilliance in Brasilia
Posted: December 23, 2011
Terraces run into ruins in Pisac
Posted: December 16, 2011
Premier wine escapes in Mendoza
Posted: December 12, 2011
Rio’s majesty from quintessential Sugarloaf
Posted: December 9, 2011
Young and breathtaking Bartolome Island
Posted: December 8, 2011
See the arid side of the Galapagos Islands at Dragon Hill
Posted: November 30, 2011
Visit the Living Museum of Cusco
Posted: November 30, 2011
Take a cruise in El Chaltén
Posted: November 29, 2011
Intimate wildlife adventures in Santiago Island
Posted: November 29, 2011
Go big and go small on a Galapagos adventure
Posted: November 11, 2011
Enrich a Machu Picchu adventure by visiting secret spots
Posted: November 9, 2011
Venture to Pantanal for a South American safari
Posted: November 9, 2011
Redefine the meaning of deep south in Ushuaia
Posted: November 2, 2011
Mingle with Lima's artists in Barranco
Posted: October 27, 2011
Tour Peru's Amazon Rainforest around Puerto Maldonado
Posted: October 21, 2011
Gastronomical and glacial adventures in El Calafate
Posted: October 18, 2011
Travel to Brazil's Paris, the jungle city of Manaus
Posted: October 6, 2011
Mission: Visit the Chiquitos Jesuit communities while touring Bolivia
Posted: October 3, 2011
Tour Peru's grand canyon in Apurimac
Posted: September 29, 2011
Visit Triassic Park on an Argentina tour
Posted: September 28, 2011
Hike the tropical mountains of Peru
Posted: August 23, 2011
Visit the Cradle of American Civilization in Peru
Posted: August 18, 2011
Explore the history of Peru at the Museum of the Nation
Posted: August 10, 2011
Experience the world-famous ancient wonders of Machu Picchu, Peru
Posted: July 28, 2011
The impressive volcanic features of the Galapagos Islands
Posted: July 21, 2011
Explore Peru's Manu National Park
Posted: June 29, 2011
See the endearing Galapagos penguin during an island cruise
Posted: June 23, 2011
Explore the alien landscape of Salar de Uyuni
Posted: June 21, 2011
Explore the winding streets of Lima's historic center
Posted: June 8, 2011
See the mysterious Nazca Lines of Peru
Posted: June 2, 2011
Go diving among the underwater wonders of the Galapagos
Posted: June 2, 2011
Try pisco, the national drink of Peru
Posted: May 23, 2011
Contribute to scientific studies at the Charles Darwin Research Station
Posted: May 20, 2011
Delve into Incan history at Ollantaytambo
Posted: May 10, 2011
Explore the lost ruins of Machu Picchu
Posted: May 4, 2011
Experience the natural and cultural wonders of Lake Titicaca
Posted: April 25, 2011
Explore the southern wilderness of Tierra del Fuego National Park
Posted: April 20, 2011
Scale the peaks of Rio de Janeiro
Posted: April 11, 2011