Bespoke, Tailor-Made Travel to South America
Bespoke South America trips and holidays planned by our local travel experts in South America: combine Machu Picchu, the Galápagos, Uyuni, Patagonia, Iguazú Falls and Rio at your own pace.
Bespoke South America travel, planned by locals
No two travellers see South America the same way. Some want Machu Picchu and the Galápagos in two weeks; others want a month that crosses the Uyuni Salt Flats into the Atacama Desert and ends with tango in Buenos Aires. Our bespoke, tailor-made trips start from what you want to experience and are built day by day by a team that lives in the region.
For us, bespoke travel means a journey nobody else will take in exactly the same way: hotels chosen for you, a rhythm that suits you and experiences beyond the classic sights, such as a visit to a weaving centre in Chinchero or a night of stars on the Uyuni Salt Flats.
We are a local travel agency in South America, with our own team and travel consultants who know each route first-hand. We choose the hotels, guides, trains, flights and transfers, and we make sure the pieces fit: realistic connections, time to acclimatise at altitude and free days where you need them.
Whether it is a journey for two, a honeymoon, a family holiday or a group of friends, you get one itinerary, one quote and one team to talk to before and during your trip.
From Your First Message to Your Return
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Tell us how you like to travel
Share your dates, the places you dream of, your pace and the kind of hotels you enjoy, by form, email or WhatsApp.
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Receive your itinerary
A travel consultant designs a day-by-day plan with hotels, guided visits, flights and transfers, and a clear quote.
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Refine it together
Change the order, add a night, swap a hotel or a tour. We adjust the plan until it is exactly the trip you want.
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Travel with local support
Before you go you receive the full itinerary and travel tips. On the road, our team follows your trip and is a WhatsApp message away.
Destinations to Combine in Your Trip
How long should your trip to South America be?
Distances are long and many routes cross the Andes, so plan on at least two nights in each place, and more at altitude. These are the lengths our travellers choose most, with journeys you can start from:
| Length | What fits | Journeys to start from |
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| Two weeks | One or two countries at a comfortable pace: Peru and Bolivia, Machu Picchu and the Galápagos, Patagonia, or Brazil and Argentina. | Peru & Bolivia Highlights (14 Days) Ecuador & Peru Highlights (15 Days) Pure Patagonia (14 Days) Brazil & Argentina Experience (14 Days) |
| Three weeks | Three countries, or two with time to slow down: the Andes, the Uyuni Salt Flats and the Atacama Desert, or Peru with Chile and Argentina. | Peru, Bolivia & Chile Expedition (21 Days) Peru, Chile & Argentina Journey (21 Days) Brazil, Argentina & Peru Landmarks (22 Days) |
| Four weeks or more | The great South American journey, from Machu Picchu to Patagonia, Iguazú Falls and Rio de Janeiro. | Peru, Chile, Argentina & Brazil Icons of the South (26 Days) Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia Argentina & Brasil Signature Journey (29 Days) Peru, Bolivia, Chile & Argentina Must-See Gems (30 Days) Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina & Brazil Explorer (35 Days) |
When to travel
South America can be visited all year; the best season depends on the places you combine.
| Destination | Best months | Good to know |
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| Machu Picchu, Cusco and Lake Titicaca | May to October | The dry season in the Andes; June to August is the busiest time |
| Uyuni Salt Flats | All year | The mirror effect from January to March; the dry salt flat from May to November |
| Patagonia | October to April | Long days and open trails; many services close in winter |
| The Galápagos | All year | Warmer, calmer sea from December to May; more marine life from June to November |
| Atacama Desert | All year | Clear skies most of the year; cold nights at altitude |
| Iguazú Falls and Rio de Janeiro | All year | Hot and humid from December to March, when the falls carry the most water |
For month-by-month detail, see our guide to the best time to visit South America.
What shapes the price of a tailor-made trip
- Length and route: every extra country usually adds a domestic or regional flight.
- Season: June to August in the Andes, December to February in Patagonia and the holiday weeks cost more and sell out first.
- Hotels: the category you choose for each stay, from comfortable 3-star hotels to the best lodges.
- Guides and transfers: shared services or a guide and driver just for you.
- Special experiences: scenic trains, island-hopping in the Galápagos or extra excursions.
Every quote is free and lists exactly what is included, so you can compare options before you decide.
Itineraries You Can Make Your Own
Every journey below can be shortened, extended or combined with another country.
16 Days / 15 Nights
Peru & Bolivia Discovery (16 Days)
Sixteen days from Lima’s food scene to Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the Uyuni Salt Flats, with the PeruRail Titicaca train, Tiwanaku and stargazing in Uyuni.
15 Days / 14 Nights
Ecuador & Peru Highlights (15 Days)
Quito and the Middle of the World, island-hopping in the Galápagos, then the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco and Lima’s gastronomy.
16 Days / 15 Nights
Argentina & Chile Southern Soul (16 Days)
Tango in Buenos Aires, the lakes of Bariloche and Puerto Varas, Torres del Paine and the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, ending with Valparaíso and Chilean wine.
29 Days / 28 Nights
Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia Argentina & Brasil Signature Journey (29 Days)
Five countries in one journey: the Galápagos Islands, Paracas, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Uyuni Salt Flats, Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls and Rio de Janeiro.
What Our Guests Say About Planning With Us
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Planning a tailor-made trip to South America
Your trip is designed around you: your dates, the destinations you want to combine, your pace, budget and hotel style. Our published itineraries are starting points; every one of them can be changed.
Request YOUR Journey Proposal
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