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South America Tours & Holidays

Colourful, candid and everything in-between. South America beats to the rhythm of an infectious, eternal drum.

It’s the sequined heat of Carnival and a cool breeze blowing across the Andes, a fiery Argentine tango and the soft silence of an Ecuadorian cloud forest. You taste it in the crackle of slow-cooked barbecue and the tang of a good pisco sour. About the only thing the continent lacks is monotony. From the rocky slopes of Galapagos to the dawn-lit ruins of Machu Picchu, South America is effervescent with sights, sounds and salsa. Now, pass the empanadas and let's talk adventure.

South America tour reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 2509 reviews submitted.
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Inca Trail Express from Lima

Melissa · Traveled April 2024
This trip was incredible! Overall was very well organized from booking to end of trip. Customer service representatives were excellent, fast with responses, helpful, and well informed. Our Tour Leaders in each city (Lima and Cusco) were the absolute best and most notable! Specifically, Ali (Lima) was a great communicator, kind, helpful, and well organized. Jose Luis Castro (Cusco) was one of the best guides I've ever had with any travel experience. He was not only remarkably knowledgeable in all things related to our tour, local and I can culture, local foods, local wildlife/environment, but he was a great communicator, well-organized, and on top of organizing every event. He offered great options, choices for local recommendations. You could tell he took pride in his work and felt responsible for our group, taking comprehensive care of all members of our group. He made the tour so much fun, enjoyable, and reduced any concerns, and we are so grateful to have had him for our guide! He went above and beyond to oversee care for a small ankle injury of mine while on the trail, and took care of many others through altitude challenges and overheating. He was not only attentive, caring, knowledgeable, well invested in the health, well-being, and enjoyment of our group, but also came to become a friend. Any opportunity to book with Intrepid we would request Jose. Ronald was also notably incredible in knowledge, skill, kindness, and well organized in his planning and care of our group. The porters, Chef Wilber, and rest of our team was incredible! The food was delicious and we as a group truly respect and honor the hard work all members of our team put into planning, coordinating, executing, and getting us through our trek safely and happily.
Review submitted 26 Apr 2024

Premium Argentina & Brazil

Sarah · Traveled April 2024
One of the best trips I've ever been on. The culture and sights were amazing. A great itinerary so well organised. The tour guides were exceptional. A great way to travel on your own or in a group. I would not hesitate in recommending this trip or tour company.
Review submitted 26 Apr 2024

Best of Galapagos

Leanne · Traveled April 2024
What an amazing experience. So much wildlife and snorkelling. Our guide Katty was the best. Highly recommend.
Review submitted 24 Apr 2024

Inca Trail Express

Louise · Traveled April 2024
The Inca trail Express was a great experience. It was sometimes challenging but if you consider yourself to be fit and normally active then it will suit you. The whole experience with Intrepid was great. Our guide Raul is the best we’ve experienced in Peru. The Inca trail and Machu Picchu provides amazing scenery and archeological sites. Would highly recommend.
Review submitted 21 Apr 2024

Inca Trail Express

Suzanne · Traveled April 2024
Fabulous & rewarding experience trekking the Quarry Trail with guide Juan Manuel and assistant Yoel. Scenery was incredible & our group of six (ages approx. 25-55) encountered no more than a dozen other people during three days on the trail. Altitude is no joke--take Diamox & stock up on electrolytes! Definitely rent trekking poles.
Review submitted 25 Apr 2024
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