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 Holidays
Galapagos cruises
Cruise the Galapagos Islands on sailing boats and yachts
South America tour, coast to coast
Epic discovery journey across South America
Chile adventure holiday
Chile's best: the Atacama Desert, Lake District and Patagonia
Patagonia luxury adventure holiday
Luxury hotels and adventure in Patagonia
Tailor made holiday in Brazil
Green Coast, the Pantanal, and Iguaçu Falls
Ecuador adventure holiday, tailor made
From volcano-top to Amazon basin and everything in between!
Peru highlights tour, Inca trail, Titicaca and Nazca
Taste Peru's diverse landscapes and fascinating culture
Patagonian adventure holiday
Explore the highlights of Argentine and Chilean Patagonia
Brazil wildlife holiday, tailor made
From the world’s largest jungle to wild empty beaches
Tour of Patagonia, El Calafate & Torres del Paine
Patagonia's best - Torres del Paine and Perito Moreno Glacier.
Peru tailormade holiday
Lima, Colca, Titicaca & Machu Picchu in a customisable tour.
Hiking the Inca trail holiday
An unrivalled combination of history and spectacular scenery
Southern Peru small group tour
Journey through south Peru, the heartland of the Inca Empire
Ecuador holiday, small group tour
Ecuador small group adventure holiday
Highlights of Brazil and Peru holiday
14 Days: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Iguazu, Rio
Ecuador ecolodge, Napo Wildlife Center
A luxurious eco-lodge in wildlife rich Ecuadorean Amazon
Atacama and Patagonia hiking holiday
Explore Chile on foot Atacama Patagonia Walking Holiday
Bolivia and Peru tour
Explore the Amazon Andes and Inca trail
Galapagos cruise options, tailor made
The greatest wildlife experiences tailor made
Peru and Galapagos holiday
An inspirational tour combining Peru, Ecuador & the Galapagos
Galapagos land based adventure holiday
Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater
Tailor made holiday in Argentina, best of Argentina
Enjoy Mendoza's wineries, Iguazu Falls and Patagonia glaciers
Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls holiday in Argentina
Adventures in Buenos Aires and the spectacular Iguazu Falls
Patagonia highlights holiday
Explore the wild, mountainous south of Argentina and Chile
Off the beaten track holiday to Colombia
Adventure through Colombia - highlights and off the beaten track
Galapagos multi activity holiday
An amazing adventure Galapagos Multi-sports
Patagonia trekking holiday
Trek on the Patagonia Ice Cap, a stunning expedition.
Paine and Fitz Roy trek, trekking holiday
Spectacular Andes scenery from glacial lakes to towering granite peaks
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 Holiday
Galapagos cruises
Cruise the Galapagos Islands on sailing boats and yachts
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