Places to visit in South America
Activity and landscape preferences, time available and weather all help decide which places to visit in South America. For example, the Inca Trail and Patagonia are hiking beacons – but couldn't be more different. Distances will also have an impact; best to explore one big country or combine a couple of smaller neighbouring places. In Brazil, many itineraries require internal flights, while Amazon trips usually involve boats. In Argentina and Chile, internal flights are often slotted into shorter itineraries – but overnight buses are affordable and comfortable, with seats that recline into beds. Itineraries anywhere can be disrupted by road problems or bad weather – be adaptable!
Our South America Vacations
South America tour, coast to coast
Epic discovery journey across South America
Ecuador ecolodge, Napo Wildlife Center
A luxurious eco-lodge in wildlife rich Ecuadorean Amazon
Galapagos & Amazon wildlife vacation, Ecuador
The ultimate wildlife trip to the Amazon and Galapagos
Peru and Galapagos vacation
An inspirational tour combining Peru, Ecuador & the Galapagos
Highlights of Patagonia vacation
10 day adventure through the Highlights of Patagonia.
Hiking the Inca trail vacation
An unrivalled combination of history and spectacular scenery
Highlights of Brazil and Peru vacation
14 Days: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Iguazu, Rio
Patagonia small group vacation
Explore Patagonia's National Parks by foot and small-ship.
Tour of Patagonia, El Calafate & Torres del Paine
Patagonia's best - Torres del Paine and Perito Moreno Glacier.
Bolivia and Peru tour
Explore the Amazon Andes and Inca trail
Patagonia luxury adventure vacation
Luxury hotels and adventure in Patagonia
Patagonian adventure vacation
Explore the highlights of Argentine and Chilean Patagonia
Atacama and Patagonia hiking vacation
Explore Chile on foot Atacama Patagonia Walking Vacation
Galapagos cruise options, tailor made
The greatest wildlife experiences tailor made
Chile adventure vacation
Chile's best: the Atacama Desert, Lake District and Patagonia
Southern Peru small group tour
Journey through south Peru, the heartland of the Inca Empire
Ecuador adventure vacation, tailor made
From volcano-top to Amazon basin and everything in between!
Tailor made vacation in Brazil
Green Coast, the Pantanal, and Iguaçu Falls
Ecuador vacation, small group tour
Ecuador small group adventure vacation
Brazil wildlife vacation, tailor made
From the world’s largest jungle to wild empty beaches
Peru highlights tour, Inca trail, Titicaca and Nazca
Taste Peru's diverse landscapes and fascinating culture
Galapagos tailor made vacation
Discover wildlife upclose & personal, guided by Galapagueños
Tailor made vacation in Argentina, best of Argentina
Enjoy Mendoza's wineries, Iguazu Falls and Patagonia glaciers
Peru Amazon Rainforest family adventure
Amazon family adventure vacation, for children aged 4-10
Galapagos land based adventure vacation
Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater
Antarctic cruise and hiking in Chile
Walk in Atacama and Patagonia before cruising Antarctica
Paine and Fitz Roy trek, trekking vacation
Spectacular Andes scenery from glacial lakes to towering granite peaks
Patagonian adventure vacation in Chile and Argentina
Discover stunning Patagonia
2. Bolivia
3. Colombia
4. Ecuador
5. Galapagos
6. Guyana
7. Iguazu Falls
8. Inca trail
9. Northern Amazon
10. Pantanal
11. Patagonia
12. Southern Amazon
1. Atacama
2. Bolivia
3. Colombia
4. Ecuador
5. Galapagos
6. Guyana
7. Iguazu Falls
8. Inca trail
9. Northern Amazon
10. Pantanal
11. Patagonia
12. Southern Amazon
Our top South America Vacation
Galapagos cruises
Sail in a charming red schooner
Daily departures throughout the year.
Travel times in South America
2 hours by plane
4 hours by plane
4 days on foot
2 hours by air, then 1 hr by car
2 hours by air
13 1/2 hours by train
6hrs 30mins by road
3hrs 15mins by train
12 hours by bus (sleeper options available)
2 hours by air
2 hours 30 minutes by road