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from $450*
Santiago, the capital of Chile, has a curious mix of historical squares, broad avenues, modern buildings, green parks, tempting shops and wonderful restaurants to discover.
The five-star The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is one of Santiago's premier hotels, strategically located in El Golf, one of Chile's most prestigious neighbourhoods. Slip effortlessly from the sand to the ski slopes with the splendid Andean Mountain Range in your sights. With an indoor pool and Jacuzzi, this is the perfect place to admire the natural beauty of this geographically gifted place. -
from $464*
Iguazu Falls are arguably the most breathtaking waterfalls in the world. Listed as a UNESCO World natural Heritage-site, the Iguazu Falls and Iguazu National Park's natural splendour and lush vegetation are a must-see.
The falls extend over 2700 metres, with over 260 waterfalls reaching 70 metres high. There is a beautiful view from a watchtower that is located in the Hito Argentina right in the confluence of the Iguazu and Para rivers and the sight of the two rivers flowing together along with the exuberant vegetation is calming and amazing. -
from $678*
Located in the province of Santa Cruz, the landscape of the Perito Moreno National Park is framed by hills and mountains from east to west and from north to south, creating an imposing natural amphitheatre.
Its vegetation is mainly grassy, with short and rare bushes, and some creeping species. This National park has a high scientific and cultural value due to the biological elements being protected and to the presence of archaeological remains. Its beauty can be found in the colourful forests and high snow-covered mountains. -
from $728*
Discover Buenos Aires, South America's most European city, home to leafy riverside parks, grand tree-lined avenues and bustling cobblestoned streets crowded with elegant architecture.
Explore antique stores in the charming old San Telmo quarter, home to decades-old restaurants and tango-themed bars. Head north to upmarket Recoleta and disappear into a labyrinth of passageways amid eerie but opulent marble mausoleums in the Cementerio de la Recoleta.
Later, browse the nearby luxury boutiques along Avenida Alvear, enjoy fantastic grilled steak then tango the night away in a city that typically blurs night with day. -
from $949*
Tambopata Jungle Lodge is located 2.5 hours upstream from Puerto Maldonado, accessible by a short flight from either Lima or Cuzco. Jaguar, ocelot, giant river otter and tapir are some of the rare animals to be found in this remote primary rainforest along with every imaginable butterfly, bird and monkey. The macaw claylick, an area of particular interest to bird lovers with its hundreds of colourful parrots and macaws, is located just a few hours from here. An overnight camping excursion to the claylick included in this package.
There is no electricity at present, and lamps and candles are used at night, which creates a pleasant atmosphere at the lodge. Some buildings have solar energy to provide lighting and the lodge in the process of introducing solar energy to all rooms. Each bed is protected by a mosquito net and all cabins have a private bathroom with running water. -
from $1,179*
Situated near the headwaters of the Amazon, this unique eco-lodge is run by the Huaorani people, one of the worlds most isolated cultures; they lived undisturbed by the outside world until just 55 years ago. Accommodating just 10 guests in 5 traditional cabins, the lodge offers a rare insight into the community's way of life.
Each cabin has a private bathroom with shower and flush toilet as well as 24 hr solar electricity. Activities include hiking though the surrounding rainforest with Naturalists and Huaorani guides, canoeing, community visits and night walks to see the nocturnal Amazon wildlife. -
Chile & Argentina Culinary Adventure
from $2,249*
Bold as a Malbec, this comfort-level 10-day tour serves up the brave new world of South American wine.
Starting in Chile, you'll visit incredible wineries outside Santiago then cross the Andes into Mendoza, Argentina's main wine region and heartland of the Malbec grape. Winery tours and a cooking class in Mendoza are included, as is your domestic flight to Buenos Aires and a special visit to a Planeterra project that trains troubled youth in gourmet cooking. After all this, you're free to eat, drink and dance through the 'Paris of the AmericasSalud
Day 1 Santiago de Chile - Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Days 2-3 Santiago de Chile - Full day tour to wineries in the Maipo Valleys area on day 2. Day 3 is a free day for individual exploration and to enjoy the city.
Days 4-6 Mendoza - Cross the Andes by bus into Argentina and arrive at Mendoza, in the heart of the wine growing region. Included winery tours as well as a cooking class to learn the traditional food preparations and barbecue techniques. Optional activities include hiking and biking or take a city tour.
Days 7-9 Buenos Aires -
Fly to Buenos Aires. Included tour to a Planeterra project outside of the city to see the empowerment and apprenticeship of youth through the culinary arts and food preparation. Free time to explore the many attractions of Buenos Aires or take an optional city tour. Optional tango show and dinner.
Day 10 Buenos Aires - Depart at any time. -
Cuzco and Machu Picchu Indulgence
from $2,265*
Experience the best of this region. Spend 3 nights at the gorgeous 5-star Monasterio Hotel in Cuzco, combined with an overnight stay at the 4-star Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel situated close to the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu.
Day 1 Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, is situated at 3,310m above sea level in the Peruvian Andes and is considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Western Hemisphere. Visit the Main Square and Cathedral, where you can purchase colourful crafts and appreciate the curious and charming design of the stone walkways and streets, as well as the nearby Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puka Pukara and Tambo Machay.
Day 2 Enjoy a full day tour to the Sacred Valley including the bustling Indian market at Pisac where you can bargain for and buy some very beautiful Indian handicrafts as well as woollen ponchos, sweaters, blankets and bags made from llama and alpaca. Lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba, followed by a visit to the town and magnificent fortress at Ollantaytambo. Return to Cuzco in the early evening.
Day 3 Start the day with a 3½ hour scenic train journey through the Urubamba Valley followed by a bus ride up to Machu Picchu (2,280m), the lost city of the Incas. For centuries Machu Picchu was buried in jungle until the American historian Hiram Bingham stumbled upon it almost by accident in 1911. After a guided tour and lunch you are free to explore the ruins on your own. Overnight Machu Picchu.
Day 4 Day at leisure to further explore the ruins at your own pace. Enjoy the sunrise over the ruins. -
from $2,675*
Explore the wild Ballestas Islands, survey the mysterious Nazca Lines and meet the mummies of Chauchilla Cemetery. Taste traditional coca tea in Cuzco, marvel at the soaring pre-Inca funerary towers at Sillustani, peruse the remarkable ruins at Ollantaytambo and visit locals on Lake Titicaca's 'floating islands'. Experience wonder at incredible Machu Picchu, sip a Peruvian tipple in Pisco and meet villagers in the Sacred Valley. -
from $2,676*
Escape to the five-star Posada de Mike Rapu - situated on a hill in the Te Miro O'one area on 9.6 hectares of land overlooking the ocean. Here, each of the 30 television-free rooms is designed to maximise silence and privacy. Each features a living area, hydro massage bath and beds designed for deep, pleasurable sleep after a day of exploration.
Connected to the lodge by a walkway is Hare Taheta, a place where you can enjoy various types of massage, such as relaxation and therapeutic, using different essential oils. All this in addition to fantastic views of the expansive Pacific Ocean. -
from $2,695*
From the airport in Baltra, on Santa Cruz Island, we head to Puerto Ayora and board the M/Y San Jose. We head for Mosquera, with its long, narrow stretch of white sand and calm waters offering excellent snorkelling opportunities.
Next is Genovesa, a small volcanic outcrop where we find an abundance of finches, frigate birds and boobies. Santa Fe is also called Barrington Island, a place favoured by sea lions who like to bask on the beaches. We then visit San Cristobal via Leon Dormido and Cerro Brujo, home to Sally Lightfoot Crabs, brown pelicans and California sea lions.
For something a little different, we spend our last night in the town of San Cristobal before flying back to Quito. -
from $3,119*
Patagonia is the southernmost region of the South American continent and one of the least-populated areas in the world. Today, this region is home to an extensive variety of plants and animals, many of which are native to the area.
Located right in the heart of the extraordinary Torres del Paine National Park lies the five-star Hotel Salto Chico. It boasts excellent views of the Paine Massif and two of the three impressive Torres, or towers, which give the park its me. The lodge provides the welcome surprise of comfort in a remote area; nonetheless, you are not isolated from nature, but placed within it. -
from $4,695*
HIGHLIGHTS: Quito - Baltra - Mosquera - Genovesa - Santa Fe - San Cristobal Island - Espanola Island - Floreana Island - Bartolome Island - North Seymour
As we fly from Quito to the Galapagos Islands, located in the equatorial water of the Pacific Ocean, we suddenly find ourselves in a very different world. As we board our vessel, the M.Y. San Jose, and follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, we start to encounter nature at its finest. Remote Genovesa Island is a bird-lover's paradise with three species of boobies present, all resplendent and wearing their colourful andlsquo;shoes'.
Storm petrels and frigatebirds can also be seen, as well as a myriad of underwater life. Sea lions and iguanas await us at Plaza Sur and Santa Fe, whilst in San Cristobal we meet the grand-daddy of the Galapagos andndash; the giant tortoise. At Floreana, with its unusual Post Office Bay, we view flamingos wading in a lagoon and learn about some of the island's more bizarre history.
A hike on Bartolome offers panoramic views across some of the other islands, showcasing the dramatic volcanic landscape. This is indeed the Galapagos journey with something for everyone. -
from $4,695*
As we fly from Quito to the Galapagos Islands, located in the equatorial water of the Pacific Ocean, we suddenly find ourselves in a very different world. We board our vessel, the M/Y San Jose, and follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, we start to encounter nature at its finest. Remote Genovesa Island is a bird-lover's paradise with three species of boobies present, all resplendent and wearing their colourful 'shoes'.
Storm petrels and frigatebirds can also be seen, as well as a myriad of underwater life. Sea lions and iguanas await us at Plaza Sur and Santa Fe, whilst in San Cristobal we meet the grand-daddy of the Galapagos - the giant tortoise.
At Floreana, with its unusual Post Office Bay, we view flamingos wading in a lagoon and learn about some of the island's more bizarre history. A hike on Bartolome offers panoramic views across some of the other islands, showcasing the dramatic volcanic landscape. -
from $4,695*
HIGHLIGHTS: Isabela Island - snorkel with turtles - swim with iguanas - penguins and sea lions - Quito - Baltra - Espumilla Beach - Santiago Island
We are greeted by a fascinating collection of wildlife - the same types of exotic animals that greeted Charles Darwin on his epic journey there in 1831. Our journey takes us to Isabela Island - home to an incredible array of wildlife including more wild giant tortoises than all the other islands put together. Snorkel with turtles, swim with iguanas, penguins and sea lions and observe magnificent greater flamingos in their colourful splendour -
Sydney to Buenos Aires Business Class Airfare
from $5,539*
Planning to visit Argentina? Buenos Aires is a jaw-dropping beautiful city, and is the biggest and the most populated metropolitan city in the Argentina and has some of the world's best views and scenery. Start your day indulging on sumptuous breakfast then Visit the famous street fair, the Feria de San Telmo.
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Melbourne to Buenos Aires Business Class Airfare
from $5,639*
Planning to visit Argentina? Buenos Aires is a jaw-dropping beautiful city, and is the biggest and the most populated metropolitan city in the Argentina and has some of the world's best views and scenery. Start your day indulging on sumptuous breakfast then Visit the famous street fair, the Feria de San Telmo.
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Brisbane to Buenos Aires Business Class Airfare
from $5,640*
Planning to visit Argentina? Buenos Aires is a jaw-dropping beautiful city, and is the biggest and the most populated metropolitan city in the Argentina and has some of the world's best views and scenery. Start your day indulging on sumptuous breakfast then Visit the famous street fair, the Feria de San Telmo.
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from $5,789*
17 days - Revealing the cultural and scenic diversity of South America, this tour focuses on the continent's cultural and natural highlights. Crossing the Andes through Peru to Lake Titicaca, the journey continues south to cosmopolitan Buenos Aires and the magnificent Iguazu Falls, concluding in the exotic Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. -
Adelaide to Buenos Aires Business Class Airfare
from $5,840*
Planning to visit Argentina? Buenos Aires is a jaw-dropping beautiful city, and is the biggest and the most populated metropolitan city in the Argentina and has some of the world's best views and scenery. Start your day indulging on sumptuous breakfast then Visit the famous street fair, the Feria de San Telmo.
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Cairns to Buenos Aires Business Class Airfare
from $5,872*
Planning to visit Argentina? Buenos Aires is a jaw-dropping beautiful city, and is the biggest and the most populated metropolitan city in the Argentina and has some of the world's best views and scenery. Start your day indulging on sumptuous breakfast then Visit the famous street fair, the Feria de San Telmo.
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from $5,879*
This adventure combines our 'Classic Peru' trip with our 'Galapagos Explorer' voyage.
In the 15th century Peru was the heartland of the Inca Empire with Cusco as its capital. But with the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors, the conquest of the region was completed in just a few short years. Today, Peru is rich in both Inca and Spanish colonial culture and we 'conquer' it in just a few days (minus the destruction and savagery).
Lima, the sprawling capital, is built on the coastal desert strip nestled between the mountains and the sea and has many excellent museums and buildings dating from the Spanish colonial period. Just a short flight away, over towering, snow-capped Andean peaks, is Cusco, a living, cultural treasure house built on the foundations and walls of the old Inca capital. The city is centred on the Plaza de Armas and dominated by the great cathedral, with the narrow, cobblestone streets radiating outwards, packed with ancient houses, shops and some excellent restaurants.
Overlooking the main town is the massive temple complex of Sacsayhuaman and further out in the Sacred Valley is the colourful market-trading town of Pisac. A highlight of any visit to Peru is the world renowned 4-day Inca Trail trek. Arriving at the Sun Gate, the spectacular entrance to Machu Picchu, is an amazing experience that we are sure to remember forever.
After flying from Quito to the Galapagos, we continue on to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz. Here we see giant tortoise at the Charles Darwin Station. In the afternoon we board the 'San Jose' and cruise to Leon Domido and the large island of San Cristobel, where we visit the new interpretation centre and the rugged volcanic peaks of Cerro Brujo.
Next stop is isolated Espanola Island, where we find waved albatrosses plus blue-footed and masked boobies, Galapagos hawks, Darwin finches, sea lions and marine iguanas. On the 'Buccaneer' hideaway island of Floreana we visit Post Office Bay and the island's volcanic cone. It is a great spot for snorkelling, full of sea lions and colourful fish.
We also encounter stately pink flamingos, as they wade in the shallow waters of inland lagoons. Arriving back at Santa Cruz Island we visit Black Turtle Cove and cruise amongst the mangroves, where the array of wildlife kicks into overdrive The lagoons are a nursery for many sharks and rays. Amongst all this activity we also find time to relax sunbath, swim, snorkel and enjoy new friendships. -
Perth to Buenos Aires Business Class Airfare
from $6,038*
Planning to visit Argentina? Buenos Aires is a jaw-dropping beautiful city, and is the biggest and the most populated metropolitan city in the Argentina and has some of the world's best views and scenery. Start your day indulging on sumptuous breakfast then Visit the famous street fair, the Feria de San Telmo.
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from $6,395*
On this 14-day journey we depart from Ecuador's capital, Quito, to discover the magic of these fabled islands. On board the M/Y San Jose we first make our way to Santa Cruz Island and make acquaintance with turtles, marine iguanas and flamingos before cruising to Isabela Island - the largest and most volcanic in the Galapagos with five active craters.
In the waters we see reef sharks and meet blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins and the ubiquitous sea lions. However, the 'grandfathers of the Galapagos' are the giant tortoises - the very creatures that gave these islands its name.
From rocky outcrops to sheltered lagoons, a variety of stunning and often spectacular terrains give rise to a wide range of wildlife habitats. Bird-watchers will be bewitched by sightings and history buffs will be dazzled by the islands' amazing tales as we round up our voyage by visiting Santiago Island, Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Santa Fe and San Cristobal. -
from $7,295*
HIGHLIGHTS: Iguazu Falls - Rio de Janeiro - Lima - Cusco - Lake Titicaca - La Paz - Santiago - Bariloche - Buenos Aires
The captivating power of Iguazu Falls is a fine introduction to South America, as is stunning Rio de Janeiro, where we have time to enjoy such well known sights as Corcovado, the Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana. A flight across the breadth of the Amazon and the Andes brings us to the Peruvian capital of Lima. Explore the city and the vast Peruvian tracts of Amazon Jungle.
High up in the Andes is Cusco, the former stronghold of the Incas and gateway to the Sacred Valley and magnificent Machu Picchu. On one of the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, we visit a Uros Indian community, before continuing on to the lofty Bolivian heights of La Paz. Stylish Santiago is home to some of Chile's most famous wineries and a short distance to the breathtaking mountains, picturesque lakes and towering volcanoes of the 'Lakes District'.
Across the border in Argentina, high alpine adventure and scenery await in Bariloche, before arriving back in the lively tango town of Buenos Aires.
Please note regional flights are not included in the tour price: Please contact your travel agent for flight details and costs. -
from $8,595*
On board the M/Y San Jose, we are treated to a very special experience.
Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight. We encounter giant Galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and perhaps dolphins, whales and sea turtles - the Galapagos contains a myriad of fascinating wildlife.
Because of the extreme isolation of the islands, nearly a quarter of all species are endemic and much of the wildlife has no instinctive fear of man, allowing you to observe nature in its full glory. This 17-day program is the ultimate Galapagos exploration and our most comprehensive voyage.
It includes the volcanic wonders of Isabela Island and offers the best opportunities to encounter the magnificent flora and fauna that make the Galapagos unique. -
Darwin to Buenos Aires Business Class Airfare
from $8,842*
Planning to visit Argentina? Buenos Aires is a jaw-dropping beautiful city, and is the biggest and the most populated metropolitan city in the Argentina and has some of the world's best views and scenery. Start your day indulging on sumptuous breakfast then Visit the famous street fair, the Feria de San Telmo.
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Galapagos, Amazon & Inca Adventure
from $9,405*
There's nowhere quite like the Galapagos for a hefty dose of dazzling wildlife. The exploration of the natural world's riches continues in the Amazon, where we check out the jungle's astounding biodiversity, and opportunities to see the rare pink Amazonian dolphin.
Further south, Peru's Incan treasures take centre stage: exploring Cusco, and Sacred Valley gems such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo, whets the appetite for the area's most glorious sight - the hidden, cloud-shrouded lost city of Machu Picchu.
After that, we explore Lake Titicaca, home to Incan creation myths and fascinating, preserved island cultures, before moving on to La Paz, Bolivia's crown jewel, a city ablaze with colour and spectacle, its elaborately dressed residents lending a carnival feel to our journey's end.
