A land of superlatives where you can visit the world’s tallest waterfall, its driest desert and longest river, South America is a kaleidoscopic mix of cultures, landscapes and traditions. Our specialists have explored it all and with their advice, planning a trip is as simple as letting them know your interests.
Our sample tour ideas aim to show you what is possible, but when it comes to your trip, our specialists will tailor-make an itinerary just for you. You could take a culinary tour of Chile and Argentina, combine wildlife watching in the Amazon with a cruise around the Galapagos, or trace the history of tango in Buenos Aires before touring the wineries of Mendoza and riding with the country’s legendary gauchos.
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These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in South America, and they showcase some of the routes that we've found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.
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Explore Buenos Aires, from vibrant La Boca to the elegant avenues of Palermo.
See an Argentine tango dance show.
Take a private guided tour of Rio’s highlights, from Christ the Redeemer to Copacabana.
Feel the spray from the immense Iguazú Falls, enjoying private tours of both sides.
Explore the vibrant capital city of Montevideo.
Wander the streets of Colonia del Sacramento after the day-trippers from Argentina have left.
Discover Uruguay's up and coming winelands.
Relax on José Ignacio's beaches.
The Marble Caves of General Carrera Lake.
Trek or ride through ancient Patagonian forests.
Visit remote glaciers.
Spectacular volcano views.
Enjoy the vibrancy and buzz of Rio de Janeiro.
Enjoy relaxing days on Ilha Grande's many beaches.
Step back in time among the whitewashed buildings and colored shutters of colonial Paraty.
See spectacular waterfalls on an excursion into Mata Atlantica Forest.
Take an evening tour and experience Rio's famous foodie nightlife firsthand.
Visit Brazilian icons such as Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer.
Explore the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the spectacular Iguaçu Falls.
Escape the city and enjoy a few days of rest and relaxation in Búzios.
Admire the views of snow-capped Villarrica Volcano from the lakeside town of Pucón.
Stop off at viewpoints on Argentina's scenic Seven Lakes route to Villa la Angostura.
Explore the pretty town of Puerto Varas and local Mapuche Indian culture.
See the icy peaks and jade lakes of Chile's southern lake district.
Take a tour with a local guide to explore the most famous parts of Buenos Aires.
Enjoy one of the world-famous tango shows.
Perhaps have a go at dancing the tango yourself.
Live like a gaucho; walk, relax and ride in the pampas.
Visit the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier.
Sample some of Argentina's best wines around Mendoza.
Visit some of Argentina's lesser visited wineries and enjoy tasting some of the area's wines.
Explore the colonial city of Salta and enjoy a coffee in one of its pavement cafés.
Spend time in the unmissable city of Buenos Aires.
Take in the wonderful Iguazú Falls.
Enjoy watching the glacial ice flows in Lago Grey, Torres del Paine.
Sample some of the best wines in South America in the Chile winelands.
Learn about the myths and legends of Easter Island.
Spend time in Argentina's cultural capital, Buenos Aires.
Admire the natural beauty of the Argentine Lake District.
Sail the milky waters of Lago Argentino to visit the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier.
Be in awe of the mighty Iguazú Falls.
Experience city life in the capital, Santiago.
Explore the Atacama Desert, home to salt lakes, geysers, the Moon Valley and beautiful scenery.
Relax and explore the pretty town of Valparaiso.
Learn about the myths and legends of Easter Island.
Experience the unique fearless wildlife of Galapagos.
Visit some of the most remote areas of the Galapagos Islands.
See the marine iguana, the world's only marine lizard.
Explore the old town of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain and statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Hear the mighty roar and feel the spray of the immense Iguaçu Falls.
Stroll through the cobbled streets of Salvador, escaping its hustle and bustle with time in its churches and museums.
Try some fresh coconut water straight from the coconut while strolling along white sand beaches.
Carefully step past sleeping sea lions on a pristine beach.
See the famous Galapagos giant tortoises at close quarters.
Spot marine iguanas, land iguanas and a feast of fearless birdlife.
Explore the old town of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cruise the Fjords of Chilean Patagonia, getting close to numerous glaciers that are inaccessible by land or other ships.
Undertake the W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park, a route that circumnavigates the southern edge of the Paine Massif.
Get up close to the Perito Moreno Glacier and trek on the ice itself.
Hike or go horse riding in Torres del Paine National Park.
Explore Buenos Aires with your local guide, getting a real feel for the city.
See a scintillating live tango show.
Carefully step past sleeping sea lions on a pristine beach.
See the famous Galapagos giant tortoises at close quarters.
Spot marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, penguins, land iguanas and a feast of fearless birdlife.
Explore the old town of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Three days of dedicated jaguar spotting safaris in a specialist lodge.
Further wildlife activities in the Pantanal wetlands in search of smaller cats such as the ocelot, monkeys, giant otters, capybara, caiman and an astonishing array of birdlife.
Free time in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, exploring the world-famous Copacabana Beach, statue of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Spend a couple of days exploring both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the mighty Iguaçu Falls.
Enjoy some quality rest and relaxation in Playa Vik.
Experience Uruguay's up and coming wine scene in Carmelo.
Explore the contrasting cities of Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento.
Stay in a typical Uruguayan estancia in El Charabon.
Listen to the roar and feel the spray of the mighty Iguaçu Falls.
Take a motorized canoe through the steamy Amazon with your local guide.
Enjoy jungle excursions including piranha fishing and spotting pink river dolphins.
Soak up the iconic views of one of the world's most beautiful cities, Rio.
See the fearless wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.
Barter at traditional, colorful markets in Otavalo and the Gualaceo valley.
Learn about the numerous indigenous Ecuadorian cultures that retain proud heritage today.
Explore the UNESCO colonial cities of Quito and Cuenca.
Shop for Panama hats.
Stay in a centuries-old traditional hacienda.
Galapagos Islands — "Darwin's laboratory" and a truly unique location with incredibly fearless wildlife.
Ecuadorian Amazon — home to some of the Amazon's most recognized ecolodges with excellent set up, guides and wildlife spotting opportunities.
Quito — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with fine colonial architecture.
Enjoy privileged access to Brazil's mighty Iguaçu Falls outside of National Park opening hours.
Marvel at Rio's most iconic sights such as Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer.
Relax on the beach near the tranquil village of Trancoso.
Watch the sunset over the Valley of the Moon in the Atacama Desert.
Enjoy watching the glacial ice floes in Lago Grey, Torres del Paine.
Sample some of the best wines in South America in the Chilean winelands.
Take in the views of the snow-capped Andes from your Santiago hotel.
Sit among a penguin colony.
Marvel at icebergs carved into hypnotic shapes by the wind and water.
Spend time on deck watching wandering albatross circle the boat while keeping an eye open for whales.
Kayak or trek in peace through untouched regions.
The unique, fearless wildlife of the Galapagos.
Relax on a beautiful Pacific beach.
Search for the resplendent quetzal and other birdlife in the cool Costa Rican cloudforest.
Undertake zip-lining, white-water rafting as well as other activities around Arenal.
Get up close to the perfectly conical Arenal Volcano.
Visit the wildlife prolific Galapagos Islands.
Stay in a traditional Finca in the coffee growing region, explore the region and try your hand at some coffee production.
Enjoy the historical center of Bogotá.
Explore the fortified city of Cartagena.
Enjoy the Carnival parades at Rio's famous Sambadrome.
Take in the stunning views from the Christ the Redeemer statue.
Hear the mighty roar and feel the spray of the immense Iguaçu Falls.
Ride the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Venturing along the Carretera Austral, one of the most spectacular roads in South America.
Taking in the immenseness and desolate beauty of the ice fields.
Visit the Marble Caves on Lago Carrera General.
Hike or horse ride from your Patagonian lodge.
See the fascinating stone statues or 'moai' that gaze from all corners of Easter Island.
Gaze at the impossibly pretty Lake District region with the bluest lakes, white-tipped volcanoes, waterfalls and ancient forests.
Explore the vast and beautiful Atacama Desert.
Sample world-class wines in Chile's famous Colchagua Valley.
Wander the pretty streets of Valparaiso.
Explore the remote, rugged and windswept landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park.
