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The Viva Story - Part 3: Viva today

Find out how the incredible Viva story continued!

South America

Top 10 Things to See and Do in Bolivia

South America

Perito Moreno Glacier Travel Guide

All you need to know about visiting Perito Moreno Glacier

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Bridging travel & micro-financing for small businesses

General

The Viva Story- Part 2: THE BEGINNING

Read how our story with Viva Expeditions began - honest, human and unadorned.

South America

The Viva Story - Part 1: THE IDEA

Arctic

Affordable Arctic: Our Travel Guide

Planning your Arctic adventure has never been easier – here’s everything you need to know.

South America

Why Visit Ushuaia? The End of the World is the Beginning of an Unforgettable Adventure

Patagonia

Patagonia Travel Guide: The What, Where, When & How!

This is your exclusive Patagonia Travel Guide: The What, Where, When & How!

South America

Everything you need to know about Rio Carnival

Arctic

When to See Polar Bears on Arctic Cruises

Every month of the cruising season offers excellent chances to spot polar bears in specific places!

Arctic

Where to See Polar Bears on Arctic Cruises

One of the world’s most exhilarating wildlife experiences – seeing polar bears in the wild!

Antarctica

Great Polar Cruise Experiences

Arctic

When to cruise to the Arctic?

The best time for Arctic expeditions – sorted by destination, highlights, crowds and prices!

South America

Top Tips for Spotting Wildlife in the Galapagos

South America

South America and Antarctica Travel in January

Destinations you shouldn't miss in January!

Patagonia

Your Best Patagonia Trekking Guide

Patagonia

The Greatest Hiking Trails in Patagonia

Our collection of the region’s most jaw-dropping highlights!

South America

Best Accommodations in South America

South America

South America and Antarctica Travel in December

Destinations you shouldn't miss in December!

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We've Loaned Them $840!

Arctic

Arctic Cruise: Tara's Photo Journey

South America

South America's Best Wildlife Destinations

From the Amazon, right down to the Antarctic. South America has it all!

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The Sartasiñani Communal Bank

South America

Discover Patagonia’s Best National Parks

National Parks in Patagonia you must definitely see!

Antarctica

Antarctic Cruise: Pia's Photo Journey

South America

Unusual Travel Experiences in South America

The most amazing things to do in South America!

Antarctica

Best Time To Go To Antarctica

South America

Guide to the Galapagos: How to Get The Most Out Your Visit

All you need to know about the wonderful Galapagos Islands!

South America

Guide to Small Ship Cruising in South America

South America

Travelling With a Purpose in South America - How to Add Meaning to Your Trip

Ways you can travel with a purpose in South America!

South America

South America and Antarctica Travel in November

South America

Amazon Rainforest & Responsible Tourism – How to Make it Work

The role responsible tourism can have in the protection of the Amazon!

South America

Your Best Amazon Packing Guide

South America

Top 10 Things to Do in Buenos Aires and Beyond!

South America

Step aside Halloween – All You Need to know about the REAL Day of the Dead

South America

Walking the Inca Trail? This Is All You Need to Know!

Join us on a virtual adventure and learn all about walking the world-famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru

South America

South America and Antarctica Travel in October

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Peru Travel – Top Things To Do Around Machu Picchu

There’s a multitude of fantastic things to do around Machu Picchu

General

Cheers to 10 Years, VIVA!

General

What is microfinancing?

All about the Make a Difference Project!

South America

Who are the Cholitas of South America?

South America

The Best Lost Cities of Peru (That Aren’t Machu Picchu)

South America

Festivals in South America – Your Monthly Guide

Unique festivals to brighten up your itinerary!

South America

Our Favourite Natural Wonders of South America

South America

Patagonia Adventure Travel Experiences – What You Shouldn’t Miss!

Top 10 most awesome travel experiences in Patagonia!

South America

South America and Antarctica Travel in September

South America

Latin America Tips for Senior Travellers

Age is no barrier to adventure when the trip is planned just right!

South America

Things to do in Santiago

South America

Colombia Travel – Your Guide to Colombia Holidays

Useful tips for planning your journey to South America's best trending destination.

South America

Torres del Paine Tour - All you need to know

Antarctica

South Georgia and the Falklands: here’s all you need to know

When, how and where should you travel?

South America

South America Travel in August

South America

Best Time to Visit Peru

The best time to visit the Amazon, Machu Picchu, Lake Titikaka and go hiking.

South America

Best South American Tours Not To Be Missed

South America

Things to do in Chile

Delve into the rich cultural heritage of Santiago, cruise the Patagonian Fjords or trek in the spectacular landscapes of the Atacama Desert.

South America

Patagonia Cruises – All You Need To Know

Best Patagonia cruises, when to go, what to see, and what to pack for it!

South America

South America and Antarctica Travel in July

Antarctica

Hurtigruten Cruise to Antarctica - 10 Reasons to Book

Antarctic cruising – the Norwegian way – how Hurtigruten is redefining expeditions to the icy ends of our planet

Antarctica

How to Choose an Antarctic Cruise

South America

South America Tours for the Over 50s

All you need to know about the tour styles designed for over 50s

South America

South America Travel in June

Antarctica

The future of Antarctic cruising

Futuristic Antarctica cruise ships that became reality

South America

A New Airport Threatens Machu Picchu

South America

South America’s Most Unusual Foods – What to Try & What to Avoid

Tips before trying South American food

Antarctica

Crossing the Antarctic Circle – Insights into an Epic Adventure

South America

South America and Antarctica Travel in May

South America

South America and Antarctica Travel in April

South America and Antarctica travel in April

Antarctica

Whale Watching in Antarctica – The How, the What and the When!

South America

How to Experience Ancient Inca Traditions Today

Best ways to experience Ancient Incas culture

South America

The weirdest wildlife in the Galapagos Islands

South America

South America and Antarctica Travel in March

Best things to do in South America and Antarctica in March

South America

All Blacks Beef & Beer Trip – The Highlights!

South America

South America and Antarctica Travel in February

South America

Insider Tips: Transform the Way You See South America

Useful tips to help you plan your holiday in South America

South America

South America Travels – 7 Best Walks for Nature Lovers

South America

Why the Northern Route 40 is The Place to Go

South America

Peru Travel – Off the Beaten Path Destinations Worth Discovering

Here's how to dodge the tourists on your next Peru vacation

South America

Best Places To Go In South America From Our Experts

South America

Machu Picchu Secrets - the Hidden Highlights

Find out what you may have missed or could miss when visiting Machu Picchu

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The Most Unusual Markets to Visit on South America Travels

The alternative Christmas souvenir shopping guide in South America

South America

South American Destinations Just Waiting to be Discovered

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Best Tailor-Made South America Tours

Affordable, super convenient and immensely rewarding - Viva's best tailor-made tours

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South America Travel – Top 10 Highlights!

Which countries and highlights do you wish to explore? Small group tours serve up the best of the continent.

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Buenos Aires to Rio Tour – The Trip of a Lifetime

South America

Best Time to Visit the Galapagos Islands

South America

How to be a Responsible Traveller in South America

We share a few tips on how you – and us all – can travel responsibly through South America

South America

Unique Farming Tours in South America

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A Unique Buenos Aires Famil

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South America Overland Tours – Here’s What to Expect

South America

Patagonia Trekking Guide

South America

South America’s Dreamiest Beaches Way Off the Beaten Path

South America

The Indigenous People of Latin America

Learn more about the different indigenous cultures in Latin America

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10 EPIC Must-do Journeys Across South America

Antarctica

Antarctica Solar Eclipse Expedition

Antarctica

Where to See Antarctic Penguins?

Your Comprehensive Penguin-Spotting Guide

Antarctica

Where to go in Antarctica?

The 7 Most Popular Places to Visit

Antarctica

The Best Ways to Get to Antarctica

Antarctica

Why Visit Antarctica?

Top 7 Reasons to GO

South America

Your Comprehensive South America Packing Guide

South America

A Chilean Adventure

Central America

Best of Central America Travel

Explore Central America for your holiday or vacation! We’ve listed the top highlights for every country for your next Latin America tour!

South America

Northwest Argentina Secrets

South America

Is It Safe to Travel to South America?

Useful tips for your next trip in South America

South America

Patagonia Tours: Land or Cruise?

Read about the pros and cons of taking Patagonia tours by land or by cruise ship here!

Travel Blog

Arctic

10 Amazing Animals of the Arctic (When & Where to See Them)

Antarctica

Penguins of the World and Where to Find Them

South America

Is Peru safe to visit in 2025?

Antarctica

Arctic vs Antarctica – Which One Should I Visit?

Africa

6 Tips to Stretch Your Budget on an African Adventure

South America

Santiago Airport Lounges

Africa

Victoria Falls – which side should you visit?

Patagonia

The Best Accommodation Options in Torres del Paine

Africa

What to Wear on Safari in Africa

South America

Best places to travel in South America

Africa

How to Get to Africa from New Zealand

South America

Exploring the Galapagos Islands with Kids

Antarctica

Trip & Ship Review – Explore Antarctica on the Ocean Albatros

Central America

Maya vs Aztec Civilisations - Best Ruins to Visit

South America

Five Underrated Destinations in Peru to Visit in 2024

Antarctica

What to Pack for an Antarctica Expedition Cruise?

South America

Best Archaeological Sites in South America – Top 10

Arctic

Trip & Ship Review – Explore Greenland aboard L’Austral

South America

Best Destinations in Latin America for Coffee Lovers

South America

The Best Galapagos Cruise Ships - Why Size Matters!

General

Best Adventure Travel Ideas for 2024

South America

10 Incredible Patagonia Facts You Need to Know

South America

How to Get to South America from New Zealand in 2024

Antarctica

Polar Plunge Guide – How to Prepare for an Epic Dip in Antarctica

Antarctica

Ocean Endeavour ship guide & review 2023

Africa

Africa Safaris: Private Game Reserves vs National Parks

South America

Which Salt Flats are best to visit in South America? Bolivia vs Argentina vs Chile

Africa

Safety & Ethics of Gorilla Trekking in Uganda & Rwanda

Antarctica

How to Get to Antarctica from New Zealand

Antarctica

Tara’s Top Tips for Dealing with Seasickness on Antarctica Cruises

Africa

Tanzania Safari Guide – All You Need to Know

Africa

Is it Safe to Explore South Africa as a Solo Female Traveller?

Africa

Visit the Okavango Delta – what to know before you go!

Antarctica

Is it Better to Fly or Cruise to Antarctica?

South America

The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Tierra Del Fuego

South America

Best Things to Do Before (or After) Your Antarctica Cruise

South America

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Argentina

Africa

Camping Safaris in Africa - Things to Know Before You Go

Africa

Tips for Planning a Multi-Country African Safari

South America