Luxury South America Holidays & Tours

The best time to visit South America depends on where you’re going. The continent crosses the equator and spans multiple climate zones, so timing shifts significantly by destination.

As a broad guide: May to September is the dry season across the Andes and the strongest window for Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile. Patagonia peaks November to March when long summer days open up the trails. The Galapagos rewards year-round, though June to December is peak for wildlife and diving. Brazil and Colombia both have drier, more reliable windows from roughly December to March.

If you’re combining countries, we’ll map the timing around what you actually want to experience.

A South America trip deserves at least 10 to 14 days for a single destination done well. Peru alone earns two weeks when you factor in Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and time to adjust to altitude.

For multi-country itineraries, three weeks is a solid foundation. Four gives you space to go deeper rather than just cover more ground — and South America is a continent that genuinely rewards that.

Combining multiple countries in one South America trip is not only possible, it’s how some of the best itineraries are built. Peru and the Galapagos is a natural pairing. Patagonia crosses the Argentina-Chile border seamlessly. Argentina and Brazil flow well together via Iguazu Falls. Peru and Bolivia form one of the continent’s great overland arcs.

The key is a routing that flows rhythmically, not just one that accumulates countries. We handle the logistics and pacing so transitions feel effortless and every destination has room to land.

For the right family, South America is one of the best holiday destinations in the world. The Galapagos in particular is exceptional — wildlife is remarkably approachable and tends to captivate children and adults equally. Peru works beautifully, though a day or two to acclimatize in Cusco before Machu Picchu makes a real difference. Brazil offers a strong mix of culture, spectacle, and wildlife suited to all ages.

We design family trips with pace in mind, choosing experiences children genuinely love rather than endure.

The cost of a luxury trip to South America varies depending on destination, duration, and the depth of private guiding and accommodation. Single-destination trips of 10 to 14 days typically start from around £7,500 to £11,250 per person. Multi-country itineraries of two to three weeks generally range from £13,500 to £25,000+ per person.

There are no planning or design fees for our service. Get in touch and we’ll give you a clear picture of what’s achievable for your budget.

Deciding between Central America and South America for a first trip is tricky, as they offer genuinely different things. Central America — particularly Costa Rica and Guatemala — works well for first-timers who want accessible wildlife, rainforest, and coast with relatively straightforward logistics.

South America suits those drawn to bucket-list experiences: Machu Picchu, the Galapagos, Patagonia, the Amazon. If something here is already calling you by name, there’s no reason to wait. We’ll make sure whichever you choose, your first trip makes the second one inevitable.