From the gentle countryside, dense forests and snow-capped volcanoes of the Chilean lake district, the journey heads south to the bleak windswept scenery of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, crossing grassy plains, passing soaring granite peaks and creaking glaciers. By way of dramatic contrast you’ll savour life in the two capital cities; the elegant and European Buenos Aires, and cosmopolitan Santiago
Patagonia is a region of stark, haunting beauty in the southern reaches of Chile and Argentina just across the water from Antarctica. Ice fields, glacial lakes, narrow fjords and towering mountain massifs compile an astonishing display of natural attractions. This upmarket escorted group holiday takes you from Chile's capital to the wilderness landscapes of Torres del Paine
Join us in Chile to experience the next total solar eclipse on this 9 day small group tour with a qualified astronomer as your tour leader. We start the trip in Santiago before exploring bohemian Valparaiso on our way to La Serena. The presence of more than a half-dozen world-class observatories in the mountains near La Serena testifies to its excellent and largely cloud-free skies and with a little luck from the weather gods, we will witness a total eclipse in all its glory. We complete the trip with 4 days exploring the Atacama desert, world renowned for its impressive stargazing
Sitting at the crossroads of the equator and the high Andes, this small country encompasses an extraordinary diversity of geography and climate, and this comfortable journey takes you to its contrasting landscapes, lifestyles and cultures. The trip begins in the capital, Quito, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, which sits amid a bowl of snow-capped mountains and active volcanoes; and continues south, along the Avenue of the Volcanoes via the Inca ruins of Ingapirca, to the beautiful colonial city of Cuenca and the upland wilderness of Las Cajas National Park
From cultural to coast, volcanoes to wildlife - you will experience the best of mainland Ecuador over 14 fantastic days. Start with the stunning Andean scenery, colonial architechture, and fascinating Indian markets, follow the Avenue of the Volcanoes with great views of Cotopaxi and Chimborazo before boarding the iconic 'Devil's Nose' train. Witness a change in ecosystems as you enter the Amazon Rainforest and discover the incredible biodiversity of the jungle
Over 13 unforgettable days, you will witness the dramatic landscapes of rugged, snow-capped mountains that stand imposingly amid the wild south of Argentina and Chile. In the distance, observe the shy guanacos roam while the Guachos tend to their herd of sheep. Marvel at the sight of Mount Fitzroy and the immense Perito Moreno Glacier, where chunks of ice are often seen cracking into the water. You journey will be complete with a final stop in the most southerly city in the world - Ushuaia. Discover the raw beauty of Patagonia today!
This trip combines the haunting beauty of Patagonia’s glacier-carved Torres del Paine, the Iguazú Falls and the Patagonian lake district with three of the continent's most vibrant and exciting cities: Rio de Janeiro; Buenos Aires and Santiago. Travel in comfort: all your transport is private and the accommodation is among the best locally
This comprehensive holiday shows off the variety of landscapes in the stunning Andean republic of Chile which runs down the Pacific coast from the Atacama desert to Patagonia, via sunny vineyards and the volcano-dotted lake district. Private travel and top quality hotels throughout
This journey travels from Santiago to the picture-book perfect, volcano-dotted lake district straddling the Chile/Argentina border. The route continues to two of the world’s most fascinating cities, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, stopping off at Iguazú Falls and the tropical beaches of Brazil's Emerald Coast
This is an inspirational group tour which includes some of the continent's most breath-taking highlights. The welcoming smiles of the Peruvian people, combined with the country's rich human culture, past and present, alongside the diverse and hauntingly beautiful landscapes make it an easy place to fall in love with. Survey the Inca temples of Machu Picchu, colonial Cusco, the bucolic splendour of Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca's vast expanse of shimmering waters
Visit Peru's top highlights on this classic escorted group tour. The exclusive holiday features visits to Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco and Machu Picchu. You travel in comfort throughout, including a magnificent highland rail journey by luxury train
This is a comprehensive holiday taking you to all three of Peru’s contrasting natural landscapes: the desert, Andean mountains and the Amazon rainforest. Travel through southern Peru, the heartland of the Inca Empire. There will be times to explore and discover in this exciting adventure, filled with spectacular and memorable moments. There will also be opportunities for pure relaxation as you finish off your trip with a few days enveloped by bird-filled tropical rainforest in an Amazonian jungle lodge
A very popular panoramic group tour of South America, this holiday travels from the Atlantic Ocean in Brazil, through the South American heartland and up into the Andes. Discover the epic Iguazú Falls, remote Paraguay, the icy peaks and plains of Bolivia, the Inca heritage of Peru and descend to the Pacific
This extended coast-to-coast spectacular takes in some of the continent's most extraordinary and contrasting sites: exotic Rio de Janeiro, hemmed in by forested mountains and white-sand beaches; the thunderous falls at Iguazú; the sophistication of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires; the traditional, long-lasting indigenous culture of Bolivia; peerless Inca architecture in Cusco, Peru; the Lost City of Machu Picchu; and the shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca, fringed by snow-capped Andean peaks
On this 10 day group holiday you will visit all these ultimate highlights of Peru. Ruined temples and fortresses of the Inca Empire surround Cusco, once the heart of the Inca world and now a graceful homage to Spanish colonial architecture. Beyond the ancient terraced hillsides of the Sacred Valley of the Incas lies the archaeological site at Machu Picchu, a must-see on the world’s scale. Finally, no trip to Peru is complete without a scenic trip across the wind-buffeted plains of the altiplano to the shores of the world’s highest navigable lake, Titicaca, a sacred body of water rimmed by sno
One of our most adventurous trips, this group journey crosses the towering ice peaks of the Andes. It traverses some of South America’s most dramatic mountain wilderness landscapes from Argentina through Chile and Bolivia to Peru. Explore the Atacama Desert, travel across the Uyuni salt flats and on to Lake Titicaca, Cusco and Machu Picchu
