Machu Picchu, the Amazon, and the Gallapagos Islands -- these are just a few of the amazing things you'll experience with an all-inclusive South American vacation. South America is home to some of the world's most unique and breathtaking destinations, and numerous travel companies are offering affordable vacation packages to see these wondrous places in person. Are you thinking of booking a South American vacation? Here, we'll review some of the continent's must-see destinations and incredible deals that can help get you there. Finally, affordable vacation packages that can help anyone experience the magic of South America.
Traveling to Machu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for most travelers already. This 15th-century Inca citadel, nestled in the mountains nearly 8,000 feet above sea level, is one of the most beautiful and intact ruins of ancient Incan culture. Visitors can reach the ruins by train or bus, or hikers can reach Machu Picchu by hiking the Inca Trail or other old routes. Tourism has caused enough wear and tear at this historic site that the ruins might someday be closed to tourists. That makes now the best time to go.
Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Easter Island and Torres del Paine National Park -- these are just some of the breathtaking places you'll find in South America. Many travelers overlook South America when making their plans, but you won't find another part of the world so mysterious and beautiful. Tour ancient ruins, experience South American culture and visit places with rainforests, granite cliffs, glaciers and just about anything else you could imagine. Adventure awaits in South America.
Want to explore South America? Thanks to these deals, you can do so affordably. Go-Today is offering an eight-day vacation package covering Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls starting from $1,499. Or, you can experience the magic of the Galapagos Islands with this eight-day Ecuador and Galapagos vacation for just $1,299. If you want to see the Amazon jungle, check out this five-day tour of Ecuador and the Amazon for just $799 per person!
Want to find incredible deals for visiting Machu Picchu? Audley Travel is currently offering a 12-day vacation package covering the Amazon, the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu for $3,405 per person. G Adventures is also offering a tour that includes both the Amazon and Machu Picchu for $2,749. For those who want to hike the Inca Trail, Audley Travel is offering an eight-day adventure with four days of hiking and camping en route to Machu Picchu.
Several tour companies offer tours into the Amazon! Andean Discovery is one of them, offering guided excursions into the Amazon from both Ecuador and Peru. This company offers a seven-day tour package with a stay at the Napo Wildlife Center in Yasuni National Park.
A cruise down the Amazon is unlike anywhere else you will ever sail. Amazon cruise ships are small vessels that don't hold many passengers -- some have maybe a dozen suites. From these ships, passengers can board smaller boats to travel up smaller arms of the river or travel to shore for nature walks, bird watching and more.
Evaneos, Jacada Travel and Yampu are just three of the travel companies offering tours of the Uyuni Salt Flats. Located in the Andes of southwest Bolivia, this is the world's largest salt flat, the result of a prehistoric lake that went dry.
Spanning Argentina and Chile on the southernmost tip of South America, the Patagonia region encompasses grasslands, desserts, rainforest and sharp peaks. Numerous travel companies offer guided hiking and biking tours ranging anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. See glaciers, mountain lakes, granite cliffs and numerous other stunning vistas that nobody will ever see from the window of a car or tour bus.
The Galapagos Islands are home to hundreds of types of birds, turtles, lizards and other exotic animals that you won't see in such abundance anywhere else. Here, adventurous travelers will also find unparalleled opportunities for snorkeling, scuba, hiking and more. Cruise the Galapagos from island to island, or take a land-based expedition and see what these incredible islands have to offer.