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South America tours

South America tours are a must-do for serious travellers and sightseers. This vast continent plays host to a wide array of spellbinding scenery, archaeological treasures, colourful cultures and friendly, life-loving people, making it an essential destination for anyone with an ounce of wanderlust or curiosity.

From wondrous Machu Picchu in Peru to Brazil’s untouched Amazon rainforest and Argentina’s charismatic cities, our South America holidays take in all the continent’s most celebrated places, opening up a dazzling diversity of experiences, sights, landmarks and adventures.

Highlights of our South America holidays

Choose one of our grand South America tours to experience the samba clubs, beach life and carnival atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro, crowned by the fabled Christ the Redeemer Statue and spread beneath Sugarloaf Mountain. Hot on its heels is intoxicating Buenos Aires with its tango bars and fine colonial monuments, and La Paz in Bolivia, one of the highest cities in the world. The line-up continues with the grandiose Peruvian capital of Lima, Ecuador’s intriguing capital of Quito and the Chilean capital of Santiago, its colonial old town and skyscrapers dwarfed by the epic, snow-covered Andes.

Naturally, our holidays in South America spread their net beyond the continent’s great cities. Latin America’s historic and natural jewels also come to the fore. Cue Machu Picchu, the ‘Lost City of the Incas’, which clings to a cloud-wreathed mountaintop and has been voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Also unmissable are serene Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake, and the jaw-dropping Iguassu Falls – a crescent of crashing cascades nestled in the sultry rainforest between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.

Last but not least, our tours to South America present you with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of cruises to the Galapagos Islands. Fly from Quito to marvel at the rare and wonderful creatures that roam free on these volcanic Pacific islands, from blue-footed boobies to fur seals, penguins and giant tortoises.

To whet your appetite for this amazing continent, view our inspiring collection of South America holidays here.

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South American Highlights

17 DAYS FROM £3814 per person

Embrace the vitality of Latin America, visiting the Peruvian and Bolivian Andes, Argentina, both sides of the Iguassu Falls and Brazil's colourful cities and coast.

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South American Highlights + Buzios Peninsula
+ 3 extra nights from £200 per person

Why not stay a little longer to relax in Buzios, a place of great natural beauty? Visit the attractive village of Armacao de Buzios with its narrow cobbled streets, colonial style houses, bars and restaurants, Ossos with a pretty harbour and pousadas or relax on beautiful beaches, cradled between rocky cliffs, swept by crystal clear waters. On day 16 of your tour, transfer to your Buzios hotel for the next three nights.

18 days from £4020per person

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Peru & Ecuador

11 DAYS FROM £2839 per person

Discover some of Peru's most spellbinding World Heritage Sites including breathtaking Machu Picchu; before exploring the ancient city of Quito.

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Scenic South America

15 DAYS FROM £3004 per person

Experience the grandeur and spectacle of the Andes, breathtaking Iguassu Falls, fertile vineyard covered valleys and the bustle and vibrancy of amazingly diverse cities; this is Latin America at its best.

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Scenic South America + Buzios Peninsula
+ 3 extra nights from £226 per person

Why not stay a little longer to relax in Buzios, a place of great natural beauty? Visit the attractive village of Armacao des Buzios with its narrow cobbled streets, colonial style houses, bars and restaurants, Ossos with a pretty harbour and pousadas or relax on beautiful beaches, cradled between rocky cliffs, swept by crystal clear waters. On day 13 of your tour, transfer to your Buzios hotel for the next three nights. On day 16 transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.

16 days from £3250per person

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Peru & the Treasures of the Incas

14 DAYS FROM £3045 per person

Wonder at the magical, awe-inspiring Inca sites of the Andes with its spectacular scenic vistas, then delight in the Spanish colonial architecture of Peru's major cities.

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Peru & Treasures of the Incas + Amazon Rainforest
+ 3 extra nights from £674 per person

16 days from £3719per person

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Sounds of Brazil & the Amazon

13 DAYS FROM £3164 per person

Combine exhilarating Rio de Janeiro, with the pulsating Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador and the wonders of the Amazon, on this magical journey.

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Sounds of Brazil & the Amazon + Praia do Forte
+ 4 extra nights from £570 per person Staying at Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

Spend a few days relaxing on the Coconut Coast, one of the best South American resorts the Brazilian coast has to offer. Sandwiched between verdant tropical jungle and the unspoiled golden sands of a beautiful beach, Praia do Forte is a treasure not to be missed. On day 12 transfer to the luxurious Tivoli Ecoresort & Spa for the next 4 nights.

16 days from £3850per person

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Peru & the Treasures of the Incas - Andean Explorer Option

14 DAYS FROM £3165 per person

Wonder at the magical, awe-inspiring Inca sites of the Andes with its spectacular scenic vistas, then delight in the Spanish colonial architecture of Peru's major cities. This option also includes a journey on the world renowned first-class Andean Explorer.

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Peru & Treasures of the Incas - Andean Explorer Option + Amazon Rainforest
+ 3 extra nights from £644 per person

Your holiday in Peru would not be complete without experiencing the spectacular Amazon Basin, which covers more than half of the country. Your accommodation in the Amazon is at the stunning Ceiba Tops Lodge, in private rooms with bathrooms and air-conditioning. DAY 14 (Sun): Lima - Iquitos. In the early morning (appox. 3:30am) transfer to Lima airport for your flight to Iquitos. A brief orientation tour of Iquitos is followed by a 25 mile boat ride to Ceiba Tops Lodge. In the afternoon explore the beautiful primary rainforest reserve with its many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. After dinner enjoy an evening of local music or listen to the many legends told by the Amazon guide. (B, L, D) Note: Luggage allowance on the boat to Ceiba Tops Lodge is 5 Kg. The main luggage can be stored in Lima. DAY 15 (Mon): Iquitos. The day starts with a boat expedition in search of Amazon dolphins to the small village of the Yaqua Indians. Learn about their culture, how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans, see some of the local crafts and enjoy a demonstration of the blowgun, which is still used for hunting. In the afternoon enjoy a walking tour to the riverside town of Indiana, built up around a Franciscan mission, and stop along the way to see the immense Ceiba tree, after which the lodge is named. (B, L, D) DAY 16 (Tue): Iquitos - Lima. There is a choice of morning activities before a boat ride to Iquitos for your flight to Lima and an overnight stay. (B) DAY 17 (Wed): Lima - UK. Transfer to Lima airport for your overnight flight to the UK. (B) DAY 18 (Thu): Home landing in the UK. Note: This extension is based on standard accommodation.

16 days from £3809per person

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