Latin sounds and Inca ruins come to mind– but they all lie within a tremendous landscape of Amazon, Andes and hilltop lakes.
There are few things as rewarding as driving through the Bolivian countryside, over the colossal ridge which suddenly reveals sparkling La Paz splayed out before you. Or landing in Rio, beneath a giant statue of Jesus lording over a city of hedonism and dance. Nothing quite compares to flying through Iguazu Falls, or over Peru’s baffling geoglyphs, drawn into the sand hundreds of years ago. Meet the villagers who built their own islands on the sacred Lake Titicaca, or the playful seal cubs at the Galapagos Islands. This is the experience of awesome South America.
Our top trips in South America
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Explore Peru's rich wildlife and Incan history on a journey through Lima, the Amazon...
21 Days From $7,555
Canyons, mountains, jungle, islands – Peru has it all and more. Marvel at Machu Picchu,...
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Release your hedonistic side in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, two of South America's...
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Visit the Ballestas Islands, scan the skies of Colca Canyon for condors, cruise Lake...
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Mountains high, valleys low and cultures ancient: welcome to majestic Peru. Experience...
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Embark on a highlight-filled journey from the Andes to the Amazon and discover South...
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Go beneath the surface of South America on this trip through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia,...
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Adventure across Patagonia, in Chile and Argentina's southern fringes, a world ruled by...
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Highlights of South America
Destinations in South America
What travellers are saying about the South America region
Galapagos Encounter - Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) - Standard Twin, June 2018
Vivienne Sefton
An excellent trip and extremely fascinating. A trip everyone should take.
Review submitted 19 Jul 2018
Amazon & Inca Adventure, June 2018
Gordon Bartlett
This was a well organised, good value for money trip, it covered everything we wanted to do and met all our expectations. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and all arrangements for travel and accommodation ran like clockwork. We would thoroughly recommend, this trip to anyone.
Review submitted 17 Jul 2018
Lima to Cusco, June 2018
Rex & Ann Fleming
A good overall insight into Peruvian life and history; well organised and varied experiences with such knowledgeable guides making every aspect of the trip so interesting and informative. Very enjoyable 3 weeks.
Review submitted 13 Jul 2018
Amazon & Inca Adventure, June 2018
Rosaleen Bartlett
The trip was excellent and having only 4 of us plus a guide really made it special. Biggest Tip: make sure you understand the impact of altitude sickness, it can really knock you around. If it does don't hesitate to make use of the oxygen available it can make all the difference and gives you more time to adjust. After all you are not planning to live there for ever.
Review submitted 11 Jul 2018
Chile & Argentina, May 2018
Robert Cossins
Overall, it was enjoyable but could have been better without the Estancia home-stay. The winery visit in Casablanca was excellent and so was the winery tour in Mendoza.
Review submitted 08 Jul 2018
Amazon & Inca Adventure, May 2018
Robert Cossins
Bolivia / La Paz is not worth visiting. Road to the Amazon boat transfer is terribly bad. Macchu Picchu is overated. The one hour 20 minute wait for the bus is ridiculous and expensive.
Review submitted 08 Jul 2018
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