Stretching over a huge latitudinal range, it’s little wonder that Latin America displays such geographical diversity and contrast. Taking the opportunity to experience luxury travel in South America allows you to discover Patagonia’s icefields, the sky-piercing mountains of the high Andes and the endless grass plains of the pampas. In contrast, the verdant floodplains of Brazil’s Pantanal and the world’s largest rainforest and river offer jungle adventure in signature Classic Safari Company style.
Chile’s Atacama is the highest and driest desert on the planet, while the Galápagos Islands, Iguazú Falls and the stunning coral reefs and palm-fringed beaches of the northerly coastline offer astonishing watery wonders on your luxury travel in South America.
The magnificent range of landscapes are full of unique cultural surprises too, including the ancient civilisations and ruins of the Incas and Mayans, the mysterious history of Easter Island, a thriving gaucho heritage, the colonial colour of Cartagena and the avant-garde restaurants of Lima.
Luxury accommodation in South America offers everything from design-led art hotels, to architecturally ambitious wilderness lodges and boutique private cruises on the Amazon complete with naturalist guides. Whether you thirst for Malbec or mountaineering, luxury travel in South America will astonish and delight!
• Cosmopolitan cities that never sleep
• The misty mystery of Machu Picchu
• Natural history in the Galapagos
• Patagonia’s gin-clear lakes, soaring peaks & lupin-filled valleys
• Luxury travel South America style
• Gastronomy and fine wine on every corner
• The mighty Amazon
Luxury travel South America itineraries can include privately guided touring, boutique accommodation, wilderness lodges, luxury cruises, expert naturalist guides, internal flights, transfers and carefully planned cultural, wildlife and culinary experiences. Each itinerary can be tailored to suit your preferred travel style.
Some of the most popular destinations for luxury South America tours include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Patagonia, Colombia, Ecuador and the Galápagos, and Peru. These destinations offer a mix of wilderness, culture, food, wine, wildlife and remarkable accommodation.
Yes. South America is ideal for bespoke luxury travel because the continent offers such variety. Travellers can combine remote wilderness, vibrant cities, private guiding, boutique lodges, Amazon cruising, fine dining and meaningful cultural experiences in one carefully planned journey.
The best time to travel to South America depends on where you want to go and what you want to experience. Patagonia, the Amazon, the Galápagos, Peru, Brazil and Argentina each have different seasonal highlights, so the best approach is to plan around your priority destinations and experiences.
Absolutely. South America offers extraordinary wildlife experiences, from the Galápagos Islands and the Amazon to Brazil’s Pantanal and Patagonia. Luxury wildlife journeys can include naturalist guides, small vessels, wilderness lodges and private touring.
Yes. Many luxury South America tours combine multiple countries, such as Argentina and Chile, Peru and Ecuador, or Brazil with the Amazon and Pantanal. A tailored itinerary makes it possible to connect several regions while keeping the journey comfortable and seamless.
Atacama Desert – A dramatic desert region in northern Chile, known for its arid landscapes, salt flats, volcanoes and striking night skies.
Patagonia – A remote wilderness region spanning southern Chile and Argentina, known for mountains, glaciers, lakes, puma, guanaco and wide-open landscapes.
Machu Picchu – The iconic ancient Incan citadel in Peru and one of South America’s most celebrated cultural landmarks.
We are experts in luxury travel South America. We can assist with small group tours, privately outfitted wilderness adventures and bespoke travel tailored to your every requirement.
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