Crossing the Andes
Crossing the Andes

Overland in South America

Of all the places that we travel to, South America has the most startling contrasts - the world’s longest mountain range divides its most arid desert and the vast Amazon rainforest; both the highest and the most spectacular waterfalls in the world are here, as well as massive glaciers, snow-capped peaks and incredible wildlife. There's the mysterious and magnificent monuments of the Incas and some of the most sophisticated cities in the world - Rio de Janeiro, Caracas and Buenos Aires.

The trips below can be taken separately or combined to make your ultimate adventure in South America. Click here for suggested combinations starting with 'South America Circuit'

LA PAZ - SANTIAGO21 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Gap Year
Three contrasting countries united by the world's longest mountain range; salt lakes, canyons, winelands, high plains and the highest peaks outside the Himalaya. This trip has us criss crossing cultures as much as the Andes. From pre-Inca civilisations to the hunting grounds of Butch and Sundance, from the roaming Gauchos to cosmopolitan Santiago we will meet many different peoples and retain a thousand remarkable memories
SANTIAGO - USHUAIA23 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Gap Year
Breathtaking scenery all the way as we explore one of the most remote and spectacular regions in the world. If you like the outdoors and mountain scenery, this is the trip for you.
USHUAIA - BUENOS AIRES10 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Gap Year
Land of the Gaucho, the world's most southerly city and the tip of the Andes. We cross the land of Fire, Tierra del Fuego and travel the length of the Patagonian steppe. See the wildlife of the Peninsula Valdez and the Beagle Channel and get involved in the hot Latin culture in Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America.
BELEM - MANAUS8 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Gap Year
A thousand mile journey from the mouth of the Amazon River into the heart of the rainforest and the jungle city of Manaus.
MANAUS - CARACAS16 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Gap Year
From the heart of the Amazon Basin to the Caribbean coast we pass through protected indigenous areas, flat top mountains and see the world's highest waterfall. A very varied trip to the far north of this great continent.
SANTIAGO TO BUENOS AIRES18 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Gap Year
A fascinating trip taking in the best of the Chilean/Argentine Lake District, northern Patagonia, the Pampas, wildlife and the cosmopolitan capitals of Santiago and Buenos Aires.
IGUASSU EXTENSION6 days
Activities: Waterfalls, S.America Extensions
A six-day extension to any of our trips ending in Buenos Aires, to arguably the most impressive waterfalls in the world
RIO - BELEM24 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Festivals, Gap Year
An incredible journey along one of the world's outstanding coastlines, punctuated by the Brazilian diversity of cultures and its colonial past.
CARACAS - QUITO23 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Gap Year, Special interest
Caribbean beaches, high and low level Andean mountain scenery, incredible wildlife, traditional markets and busy capitals make this an extremely diverse trip with plenty to do and see all along the way.
LA PAZ - RIO29 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Gap Year
From Bolivian high altiplano to the lowlands of Brazil, from Andean cloudforest to Atlantic rainforest, from traditional Andean villages to vibrant Rio de Janeiro, from bleak salt flats to teeming wildlife, from crystal clear spring rivers to mighty waterfalls, this trip is just highlight after highlight.
QUITO - LIMA14 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Gap Year, Special interest
The Amazon, the Andes and the Pacific coast give us an excellent taste for the contrasting geography of the region whilst we swap between Spanish Colonial, Inca and pre-Inca culture on our two week adventure.
LIMA- LA PAZ21 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Gap Year, Inca Trail, Macchu Picchu
All the highlights of Southern Peru in an action packed three weeks
SOUTH AMERICAN EXPLORER86 days
Activities: Gap Year, Macchu Picchu, Inca Trail, Special interest
A stunning itinerary with highlight after highlight packed into 3 months. Running the length of the Andes and halfway up the Atlantic coast, we really get under the skin of this great continent in this comprehensive and action-packed trip
BUENOS AIRES - RIO18 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Popular trips, Festivals, Gap Year, S.America Extensions
Combining the passion of Latin America's most vibrant cities, beautiful tropical coastline, rainforest, waterfalls and outstanding wildlife
SPANISH SCHOOL EXTENSION7 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, People, Gap Year, S.America Extensions
Learn Spanish, with optional volunteer work in indigenous village
GALAPAGOS CRUISE EXTENSION8 days
Activities: Cruising, Bird watching, Marine Wildlife, Gap Year, S.America Extensions
Cruising between the islands of the Galapagos or 'Enchanted' Isles on a Tourist Superior Class yacht (16 berth)
JUNGLE EXTENSION5 days
Activities: Jungle, South America - Link It trips, The Amazon, Gap Year, Bird watching, S.America Extensions
Stay at a traditional but high quality eco-friendly lodge close to the mighty Amazon River. Experience the adventure, wildlife and serenity of the world's largest jungle
CARNIVAL IN RIO6 days
Activities: Worldwide, Popular trips, People, Festivals, Gap Year, History, Short breaks, S.America Extensions
Rio de Janeiro: a vibrant, cosmopolitan and colourful city at any time of year but during Carnival it’s a non-stop party! Carnival has been dubbed as ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ and of those who have experienced it, few would disagree
CARNIVAL IN RIO (VSX & AAR)6 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Popular trips, Festivals, People, Short breaks, Gap Year, S.America Extensions
The greatest show and one of the most beautiful cities on earth combine to make an exhilarating few days.
COAST TO COAST50 days
Activities: South America - Link It trips, Jungle, Waterfalls, S.America Extensions, People, The Inca Trail, Desert, Bird watching, Rafting, Volcanoes, Marine Wildlife
Ancient civilisations, modern cities, tropical coastlines, sprawling markets, Andean ranges and flat wetland plains teeming with wildlife
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La Paz
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Towers of Paine National Park
Towers of Paine National Park

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