Rachel Williams | 1 August 2014
Planning a trip to South America can be quite a daunting task. It is a huge continent with so much to see and do. And of course how much you can see and do in any given tour will depend on how much time you have available to travel and what interests you most.
To make it easy for people we have put together a selection of multi-country tours ranging from 1 week to 5 weeks and encompassing the highlights of South America.
These tours are suggestions based on our years of experience travelling in South America and can be completely customised to suit you. This means that if you want to add or remove something from the itinerary you can.
For example you may want to add a trip into the Amazon Jungle or a Galapagos Islands Cruise, you may want to upgrade the hotels, you may want to add the Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu or other multi-day hike to your trip . . . the options are endless.
Here are a few of our favourite Multi-Country tours:
Grand Tour of South America - 35 days
Amazon Jungle, Cusco & the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Galapagos Islands, Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Patagonia Lakes District, Chiloe Island, Santiago
This complete tour of South America will take you to many of the wonderful highlights of this vibrant and exciting continent. In Peru by amazed by he mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the lush Amazon Rainforest. In Ecuador enjoy a cruise in the famous Galapagos Islands and sometime exploring the Ecuadorian highlands. Live life on Rio de Janeiros Copacabana beach and visit the incredible Iguazu falls, the most impressive in the world. In Argentina you will discover Buenos Aires, the Paris if the Americas, before heading south into the beautiful Lakes District where you will be blown away by the spectacular scenery of Bariloche and Chiles' Puerto Varas and Chiloe Island. Your tour concludes in Santiago, Chiles bustling capital city. Read more
South America Circle - 21 daysSantiago, Cusco & the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Mendoza
Indulge all your senses on this memorable three week circle of the South American continent including the highlights of Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Chile. From the magnificent Inca fortress of Machu Picchu to the picturesque wine valleys located within the Argentinas Andean foothills. From the breathtaking Iguazu Falls to the colourful coastal cities of Vina Del Mar & Valparaiso, the lively and vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro to the charming and elegant architecture of Buenos Aires. This tour truly highlights the diversity of this wonderful continent. Read more
Andean Adventure - 18 daysLima, Cusco & the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Uyuni Salt Flats, San Pedro De Atacama, Santiago
Travelling down the west coast of South America along the remarkable Andean mountain range, you will encounter the majestic Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Travel by land to Lake Titicaca, the birthplace of the Incas, and further on into Bolivia. Discover the magical Uyuni salt flats then travel across the Bolivian altiplano and into northern Chile, where you will spend time in the famous Atacama Desert before your tour finishes in Santiago. Read more
Taste of South America - 14 daysCusco & the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires
Get a taste of South America on the wonderful 2 week tour which takes in the most well known highlights of South America. Visit Peru and the fabulous ruins of Machu Picchu, one of the "new 7 wonders of the world". Explore Rio de Janeiro and soak of the lively Brazilian culture. Explore Iguazu Falls, considered to be the most impressive in the world and wander around Buenos Aires, the birthplace of tango and a city of incredible charm and beauty. Read more
Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls & Buenos Aires - 9 days
Explore the vibrant and exciting city of Rio de Janeiro. Visit Iguazu Falls, considered to be the largest and the most impressive in the world and discover the wonderful culture of modern day and historic Buenos Aires on this wonderful Independent Adventure. Read more
For more information about these tours simply contact us and one of our South America specialists will assist you with expert, no obligation advise.
Signature Tours: Refined, Simplified, Perfected
Premium itineraries carefully crafted by destination experts. Take in the very best of South America and Central America, with highly-rated hotels and exclusive authentic experiences.
This 21 day loop covers the best of Argentina, Brazil, Peru and a taste of Chile. Highlights include Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, the Amazon and more.
Small Ship Cruising: Small ship expedition cruises are a wonderful way to explore. Choose from Antarctica cruises & Sub-Antarctic Island cruises, Arctic cruises or sail the Patagonian Fiords, Galapagos Islands Cruising or New Zealand’s wonderful Fiordland.
Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.
Signature Tours: Refined, Simplified, Perfected
Premium itineraries carefully crafted by destination experts. Take in the very best of South America and Central America, with highly-rated hotels and exclusive authentic experiences.
Explore the Galapagos Islands aboard a luxury catamaran, where lizards swim and tortoise roam. Includes a five-star stay in Quito's charming old town.
Explore Antarctica on a classic small ship with only 80 passengers, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the stunning scenery and a bounty of wildlife.
