Luxury South America Tours & Trips

103 Luxury South America trips. Tours from 52 tour companies. 28 reviews. 5/5 avg rating.

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A Paradise to be Discovered
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the modern Lima
  • Explore Cusco, Archaeological Capital of America
  • Visit Qoricancha Temple
  • See spectacular sunset in the Amazon, an experience full of beautiful color ranges.
  • Enjoy a panoramic view of the Lake APU
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Great experience. The whole trip was well planned and we didn’t have to worry about a thing! Services of the guide: The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. They spoke English very well. They also took lots of pictures to capture our trip. Services of the drivers: Good drivers. Always arrived on time. Hotels services: Hotel had everything we needed."

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Luxury Inca Trail Trek
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Lima
  • Visit archaeological Complex of Pisaq
  • Explore Machu Picchu
  • Visit Sacred Valley
  • Sun Gate hike to get an impressive view of Machu Picchu
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Great experience. The whole trip was well planned and we didn’t have to worry about a thing! Services of the guide: The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. They spoke English very well. They also took lots of pictures to capture our trip. Services of the drivers: Good drivers. Always arrived on time. Hotels services: Hotel had everything we needed."

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A Luxury Tour - Chile and Argentina
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore La Pampa
  • Experience mini trekking to Los Glaciares National Park
  • Visit El Calafate
  • Explore the mighty Iguazú Falls
  • Discover Argentina's culturally vibrant capital, Bueno Aires
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I worked with Garvey to plan my dream trip to Patagonia. It was a two-week trip, we started in Buenos Aires, took the Australis cruise through the Tierra del Fuego fjords, visited Torres del Paine staying at the Explora Lodge and ended the trip in Santiago. All of the guides that Garvey arranged for excursions were excellent. Garvey managed the travel logistics between the different locations so that our experience in South America was seamless. Overall Lost World Adventures was a great travel agent for us. I had worked with this company previously for a trip to visit Angel Falls in Venezuela and hike the Machu Picchu trail in Peru, which was also fantastic."

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Culture, History & The Altiplano
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore La Paz
  • You will have an opportunity to explore Tiahuanco
  • Tour the World Heritage Sites of Sucre and Potosi.
  • Enjoy 3-hour ride to Copacabana, a beautiful town on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
  • Visit the impressive Royal Mint House, and continue to other attractions such as the Main Cathedral

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Religious, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I worked with Garvey to plan my dream trip to Patagonia. It was a two-week trip, we started in Buenos Aires, took the Australis cruise through the Tierra del Fuego fjords, visited Torres del Paine staying at the Explora Lodge and ended the trip in Santiago. All of the guides that Garvey arranged for excursions were excellent. Garvey managed the travel logistics between the different locations so that our experience in South America was seamless. Overall Lost World Adventures was a great travel agent for us. I had worked with this company previously for a trip to visit Angel Falls in Venezuela and hike the Machu Picchu trail in Peru, which was also fantastic."

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The Patagonia Explorer
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore El Calafate
  • Experience hiking through the beech forest look out for the Magaellanic woodpecker, largest in South America
  • Hike Tierra del Fuego
  • Get an opportunity for 4-days cruise to Punta Arenas, Chile
  • Explore Cape Horn
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I worked with Garvey to plan my dream trip to Patagonia. It was a two-week trip, we started in Buenos Aires, took the Australis cruise through the Tierra del Fuego fjords, visited Torres del Paine staying at the Explora Lodge and ended the trip in Santiago. All of the guides that Garvey arranged for excursions were excellent. Garvey managed the travel logistics between the different locations so that our experience in South America was seamless. Overall Lost World Adventures was a great travel agent for us. I had worked with this company previously for a trip to visit Angel Falls in Venezuela and hike the Machu Picchu trail in Peru, which was also fantastic."

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The Best of Argentina - Buenos Aires, The Andes and Iguazú Falls
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the city through the exclusive Four Balconies of Buenos Aires.
  • Explore Mendoza
  • Visit the High Andes, location of the highest peak
  • Visit San Carlos de Bariloche
  • Drive to the city of El Calafate and see the Los Glaciares National Park
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I worked with Garvey to plan my dream trip to Patagonia. It was a two-week trip, we started in Buenos Aires, took the Australis cruise through the Tierra del Fuego fjords, visited Torres del Paine staying at the Explora Lodge and ended the trip in Santiago. All of the guides that Garvey arranged for excursions were excellent. Garvey managed the travel logistics between the different locations so that our experience in South America was seamless. Overall Lost World Adventures was a great travel agent for us. I had worked with this company previously for a trip to visit Angel Falls in Venezuela and hike the Machu Picchu trail in Peru, which was also fantastic."

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Custom Designed Trip
Lodging level
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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $200 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Across The Altiplano to The Atacama
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Opportunity to see World Heritage Site by U.N.E.S.C.O like Sucre and Valparaíso
  • Discover La Paz
  • You will be shown interesting aspects of the geological history of the Uyuni´s Salt Lake
  • Explore Atacama Desert, running over 600 miles between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains, is one of the driest regions on earth
  • Visit the Cathedral Church of Santiago, rebuilt in 1748 on the very site where all four previous churches

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I worked with Garvey to plan my dream trip to Patagonia. It was a two-week trip, we started in Buenos Aires, took the Australis cruise through the Tierra del Fuego fjords, visited Torres del Paine staying at the Explora Lodge and ended the trip in Santiago. All of the guides that Garvey arranged for excursions were excellent. Garvey managed the travel logistics between the different locations so that our experience in South America was seamless. Overall Lost World Adventures was a great travel agent for us. I had worked with this company previously for a trip to visit Angel Falls in Venezuela and hike the Machu Picchu trail in Peru, which was also fantastic."

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A Dive Into Nature Tour
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the renowned market of the Otavalo Indian, industrious makers of the handicrafts
  • Explore Cuenca
  • Experience hiking in the El Cajas National Park, located on the high Andean paramo
  • Explore impressive James Island
  • Drive through Bartolomé Island (dry landing) for a hike to the summit
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Scuba Diving, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I worked with Garvey to plan my dream trip to Patagonia. It was a two-week trip, we started in Buenos Aires, took the Australis cruise through the Tierra del Fuego fjords, visited Torres del Paine staying at the Explora Lodge and ended the trip in Santiago. All of the guides that Garvey arranged for excursions were excellent. Garvey managed the travel logistics between the different locations so that our experience in South America was seamless. Overall Lost World Adventures was a great travel agent for us. I had worked with this company previously for a trip to visit Angel Falls in Venezuela and hike the Machu Picchu trail in Peru, which was also fantastic."

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Luxury South America Reviews & Ratings

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Mariam

Jul 2018

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The trip exceeded my expectations.

Sebastian and Carolina were extremely helpful putting the tour together to South America. We had a great trip, the itinerary was good and I enjoyed the fact that the...

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Jonathan

Feb 2018

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We can strongly recommend Across Argentina as a secure and highly experienced travel agency

"We recently booked an extensive two week trip of Argentina and Chile through Across South America We approached the company by email (in English) from Australia and...

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Top notch tour of Peru

Jun 2023

Best tour; from the guides to the hotels to the sites - absolutely top notch

We did a private tour of Peru with A&K for our 30th wedding anniversary. It was truly remarkable. The attention to detail, sites we visited, hotels we stayed a...

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Steve

Jul 2018

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We experienced Cusco, Trekking through the Andes

My wife and I just returned from our trip to Peru for 10 days. We experienced Cusco, Trekking through the Andes, and Machu Picchu. I spent a significant amount of ti...

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Lori

May 2018

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Amazing experience and all first class!

I just got back from a tour of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Cusco. It was an amazing experience and all first class! Our tour guide, Allison Elaine Monge Carr...

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Luxury South America Tour Selection Trips

  • Most luxury tours to South America are of only one country. For this reason, choosing which country you want to see is important.
  • For those interested in an active and strenuous tour, may have a difficult time with luxury tours of South America. Most tours are easy to moderate level activity levels. However, there are some options. 
  • Luxury tours of off-the-beaten-path countries are growing. Since there are fewer tours offered to these countries, it’s important to book early to get your spot!
  • South American luxury tours aren’t just for the 50+ age group. There are plenty of tours for solo travelers, couples, and families out there.

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Why Consider Luxury Travel to South America

Luxury tours of South America offer you the opportunity to handcraft your own itinerary through this vast continent while also still getting exclusive experiences. Most South American luxury tour operators specialize in creating trips that are designed to fit your needs. They work with you from the first call all the way through your trip making sure you have the once-in-a-lifetime experience you’ve dreamed up. 

Additionally, a luxury tour takes care of all the nitty-gritty details of travel. You’ll have excellent transportation for those bus rides between destinations, a local guide will meet you in your next city to show you around, and the hotels are comfortable and relaxing after your long journeys. 

Luxury tours also offer exclusive experiences not normally included in backpacking or standard trips. You’ll be able to share a wine tasting with a master winemaker, private tango lessons in Argentina, or stay in a hotel just steps away from Iguazu Falls.

When is the Best Time to Visit South America? 

First, most of South America - besides the Caribbean coastline - is in the Southern Hemisphere. This means that the coldest months are actually May-August and the warmest months are December-February. If you are looking to take a vacation from the colder months of the Northern Hemisphere, then South America is one of the best places to see. 

Second, with such a vast difference in climates and natural landscapes, every part of the year is the right time to visit South America. Most of South America generally maintains a comfortable, cooler climate throughout the year. If you are visiting the mountains at any point of the year, it will be cold and wet. February is one of the best times to visit Peru and Chile as this is right before the colder seasons. Countries such as Ecuador and Colombia will be consistently warm throughout the year as they both sit right on the equator. 

For countries such as Argentina and Chile, you’ll see a wider change in temperatures during the year because they are farther away from the equator. It’s hard to pick an exact time of year to visit South America (unlike Italy or Vietnam) since each region of the country is vastly different from the regions. However, a good rule of thumb is that February and March may be prime time for many of the countries.

Packing List for South America

South America is enormous, that’s not an understatement. With climates ranging from tropical rainforests to snowy mountain ranges to salt flats, what to pack for South America can be a little daunting. 

The first thing to figure out when packing is where in South America you will be going. If you are sticking to the Caribbean coast of the continent or the Amazon Rainforest you’ll need to pack lightweight clothes and rain jackets.

If you are hiking the trails of the Andes or Patagonia you will need wool jackets and good hiking boots. Layers are key throughout the continent. The weather can change on a dime, so you’ll want to include a few different options for those outings. 

It’s best to base your packing list on where you will be going. Check your itinerary for the climates and regions you will be in to help determine what to stuff into your suitcase. A few essential things to bring with you no matter where you are: bug spray, rain jackets, warm socks, and a travel adapter. 

It’s also important to remember that luxury travel in South America isn’t about ball gowns, diamonds, and pearls. While you may be treated to a nice dinner here and there - and be accommodated in nice hotels and houses - don’t worry about packing as though you’re staying at the Ritz. Luxury South America tours are more about the opportunity to have a private guide, comfortable transportation and accommodation.

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