South America Tours
Tour Operators Latin America
Tours | South America Tours
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The tour operators below offer a variety of holidays around magical, mystical Latin America [Central and South America], especially the brilliantly colourful countries of Peru, Guatemala, Ecuador, Brazil and Chile.
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GAA offer several Latin America experiences including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Peru as well as North America. Inca Trail: Flight of the Condor: Yucatan Highlights: Ruta Maya: |
Adventure Life is committed to providing quality small group tours that have a positive impact on the local culture and environment in South America. Groups-size is kept to a minimum, with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Each tour is designed to present the best of each region, at the same time allowing freedom and flexibility for the unexpected and unpredictable that make each tour, each destination, unique.
Incas and Rainforest:
16 day Peru tour. This is our most popular and exciting holiday, combining the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu with 3 nights in the Amazon. Lake Titicaca - Cusco - Sacred Valley - Inca Trail - Machu Picchu - Amazon.
Mundo Maya:
This 9 day tour explores Guatemala's highlights of Antigua, Lake Atitlan and madly colourful Chichicastenango, as well as bizarre Saint Maximon and the jungle-shrouded pyramids of Tikal. The trip includes a one night homestay with Maya descendents.
Belize Reefs and Cayes [kayaking]:
Discover the spectacular Belize barrier reef by kayak on either a 6 day or 8 day tour, camping for several nights on miniature Caribbean islands, snorkelling right off our kayaks and eating from the sea's pantry.
The 8-day tour also includes a visit to inland Belize and its wild jungles. A great trip for beginners and experienced kayakers alike! [not July-October]
Ultimate Adventure [varied activities]:
An amazing 11 day holiday through Belize packed with adventure and excitement! You'll sea kayak, snorkel, windsurf, climb into the rainforest canopy, explore Maya ruins and ceremonial caves, and descend an incomparable tropical river through canyons and lush rainforest. [not July-October]
Galapagos
Tours/Cruises:
A large variety of cruise boats [yachts] and Galapagos tour styles are on offer, from small to large, basic to luxurious, motor to sailing. Tours usually include a couple of nights in Quito, can involve scuba diving and have a certified, bilingual naturalist guide on every cruise. Click on the link to see options. [Tours all year round]
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Pure Brazil [Brazil]:
!7 days to see the highlights of Brazil. We visit Rio de Janeiro, the Pantanal Wildlife Reserve, the Amazon and colonial Salvador.
Angel Falls and Orinoco River [Venezuela]
A 16 day non-trekking journey into remote regions of Venezuela, which takes in some of South America's least visited and most amazing sights.
Atacama to Paine + Easter Island Extension [Chile]:
A 20 day tour to experience the highlights of astonishing Chile, from the dry Atacama to the verdant lake district, discover the dramatic mountains of Torres del Paine in Patagonia, and finally admire the Maoi stone heads on the mystic Easter Island.
Inca Trail Trek + Amazon Extension [Peru Walking, Riverboat cruise]:
This 13 day trip includes trek following the classic Inca Trail route to Machu Picchu after soaking up the atmosphere of Cusco, the old Inca capital and a cruise of the Amazon's upper reaches, spotting wildlife along the river banks and visiting local tribes.
Flying to Puerto Maldonado, we journey by boat deep into the Amazon rainforest where we will explore jungle-lined rivers banks by dugout canoe as well as spot local wildlife on foot.
The Enchanted Isles Cruises [the Galapagos Islands]:
12 days cruising around the Galapagos Islands. Different in style to our other tours, here we offer the chance for independent-minded travellers to join a locally operated cruise.
Adventures in Patagonia [Argentina, Chile]:
A 14 day tour of Patagonia, a unique and little disturbed wilderness. Its cluster of lofty granite peaks are some of the world's most spectacular. We'll spend several days exploring Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks, both places of outstanding beauty. Our trips operate at the best time of year, but local weather conditions are unpredictable.
Galapagos and Inca Trail [Ecuador, Peru]:
14 days to see the many and varied highlights of Ecuador and Peru, from boating and walking around the Galapagos Islands and spotting all the fear-free wildlife, to hiking the spectacular Inca Trail and exploring the lost city of Machu Picchu.
Peru Encompassed [Peru]:
21 days to take an in depth look at the best of Peru on an exciting journey that encompasses modern cities and ancient worlds. Explore the country's lush jungles, expansive lakes and harsh deserts. Enjoy local homestays, hike the famed Inca Trail and be immersed in fascinating Peruvian culture while discovering its history buried deep within the walls of lost cities.
Amazon and the Heart of Brazil [Brazil]:
On this 29 day tour we travel through the heart of Brazil, from the beach beauty of Rio de Janeiro, to the dark jungle depths of Manaus. Get acquainted with the fauna and flora, spectacular landscapes and fascinating cities as you explore the wetlands of the Pantanal, the dense Chapada Dos Veadeiros National Park, the country's futuristic capital and of course the magnificent Amazon jungle. Travel onboard our specially designed overland vehicles through the heart of South America.
Patagonian Wilderness [Argentina, Chile]:
15 days from the tango bars and buzzing streets of Buenos Aires to the striking mountain scenery, vast plains, ice fields and glaciers of Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia. Trek among the spectacular Fitzroy Ranges and the iconic Torres del Paine, hike glaciers and visit the quirky towns at the end of the world.
South American Explorer [Quito to Rio de Janeiro]:
This 83-day tour is the ultimate South American adventure on this journey from the Andean heights of Ecuador, through Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, until ending in the vibrancy of Brazil. Explore the Amazon Jungle, trek the Inca Trail, take a 4WD through Salar de Uyuni, enjoy a hacienda homestay and visit the mighty Iguazu Falls. Discover the beats of the samba, salsa and tango, get off the beaten track, visit diverse and amazing natural wonders and collect a lifetime of memories on this truly epic adventure. With plenty of free time and a do it yourself approach, this is the perfect way to discover South America.