Our favourite adventures in South America
Towering waterfalls and ancient city ruins, verdant mountains and rainbow peaks, magical salt plains and glacial fjords - South America is home to a treasure trove of magical wonders and a dream for any adventure traveller. Trekking, horse riding, scuba-diving and river rafting are just some of the activities our Lightfoot Travel experts can fit into a customised luxury vacation to South America.
Take to the beaches of Brazil and brave the waves with a dose of kite-surfing; or sand board down the dunes of Atacama Desert’s Death Valley in Chile.
Avid trekkers can take on the Inca Trail and venture to Peru’s Machu Picchu in the same way the ancient Incas did. Down south in the wilds of Argentina’s Patagonia, strap on your hiking boots and trek across the ice of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Amongst the excitement, relax with world-class comforts such as boutique hotels with spectacular views and stylish transport.
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A Culinary Journey Through Peru
LimaCusco, Sacred Valley, & Machu Picchu
- Discover the colonial and modern side of Lima on a private guided tour
- Enjoy a typical Peruvian feast while watching a Paso horse show
- Meet Manuel Choqque, one of the world's most celebrated producers,
- Explore the magnificent Inca site of Machu Picchu
- Learn how to make traditional Peruvian dishes at a cookery class in Cusco
- Dine at some of the world's best restaurants in Cusco
Atacama Desert & Icebergs of Antarctica
- Enjoy a sunrise breakfast at the El Tatio Geysers in the Atacama Desert, Chile
- Fly across the Drake Passage, a unique and fast way of reaching Antarctica
- Sit amongst the huge penguin colonies of the Antarctic Peninsula
- Kayak amongst gigantic blue icebergs in the Antarctic
- Toast your adventure with a stay in the Chilean Winelands
Brazil’s Wonderful Wildlife and Waterfalls
Iguazu FallsPantanalRio de JaneiroSão PauloBrazilSouth America
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Explore the colonial heart and modern art scene of Sao Paulo
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Witness the power of the mighty Iguazu Falls
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Discover the flora, fauna and birdlife of the Pantanal
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See panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro from Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain
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Relax on Ipanema Beach before exploring Rio’s thriving nightlife
Classic Argentina
Buenos Aires & The PampasArgentine Lake DistrictMendozaIguazu Falls & Ibera WetlandsNorthwest Argentina
- Explore the barrios of La Boca, San Telmo and Recoleta in Buenos Aires
- Ice trek across the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentine Patagonia
- Discover the forests, glacial lakes and snowy peaks of the Lake District
- Sample fine wines and gourmet meals in Mendoza
- Marvel at the power of Iguazu Falls from Argentina and Brazil
Classic Brazil
Rio de JaneiroIguazu FallsBrazilian AmazonSalvador & BahiaBrazilSouth America
- Stroll along the beachfronts of Copacabana and Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro
- Paddle the canals and lakes of the Anavilhanas Archipelago in the Amazon, looking out for pink river dolphins
- Watch the locals perform the Brazilian martial art capoeira in the Pelourinho district of Salvador
- Sail around the 365 islands just off the shores of the Costa Verde coastline
- Witness panoramic views above Devil’s Throat Gorge at Iguazu Falls
Amazon Clipper Premium
Cruise the Amazon River in luxury aboard the Amazon Clipper Premium. This traditional riverboat offers spacious cabins and welcoming public spaces, but is small enough to dock at remote jungle locations and nimble enough to cruise to depths of only three feet.
Accommodating 32 guests, the 16 cabins feature twin...
Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa
Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa is located inside the Reserva Natural Cerro Alarkén, just a few minutes from downtown Ushuaia. Set on a magnificent outcrop high above the city, and nestled amongst lush native forests and terraces, the resort is designed to blend seamlessly with the environment.
Each of the rooms and...
Awasi Atacama
Surrounded by lush gardens, Awasi Atacama is an oasis amid the immense Atacama Desert, the aridest place on Earth. This Relais & Chateaux property is located in the historic town of San Pedro de Atacama; this intimate resort blends into the landscape and offers guests a range of bespoke...
Awasi Iguazu
Located 20 minutes from Iguazu Falls in a private 25-acre plot of rainforest, Awasi Iguazu is a tropical paradise teeming with birds and butterflies. This Relais & Chateaux property features 14 private villas, each with their own private guide and 4WD.
The villas are built on stilts for minimal...
Awasi Patagonia
Hidden away in a 15,000-acre private reserve next to the remote Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia, Awasi Patagonia is a sophisticated, modernist lodge inspired by old Patagonian shelters and ranching outposts.
This all-inclusive luxury lodge provides 12 spacious and stylish villas, offering privacy with stunning...
