CUlTURE HOLIDAYS

Explore the beauty of Central America with this 18-day journey by Select Latin America. Visit Guatemala’s rich culture, stunning landscapes, and ancient Mayan ruins. Continue to El Salvador’s scenic mountains, colonial gems and nature reserves. Finally step back in time to Nicaragua’s historical cities, volcanoes and Pacific coast.

Experience the nature and culture of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Marvel at the lush vegetation of the Mindo cloud forest, waterfalls, butterflies and hummingbirds. Visit a chocolate farm. Explore Ecuador’s indigenous heritage at the world-famous Otavalo Market. Here indigenous people sell their beautiful textiles in traditional dress, plus paintings, ceramics, jewellery, tapestries and more at bargain prices. Hike around Cuicocha Crater Lake within spectacular Andean scenery. Fly to the enchanted Galapagos Islands. Stay in hotels rather than a cruise. Enjoy a week of nature and wildlife, snorkelling through lava tunnels, meeting giant tortoises, iguanas, sea lions and a variety of marine life, and learning about the history of the archipelago.

Experience the nature and culture of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Marvel at the lush vegetation of the Mindo cloud forest, waterfalls, butterflies and hummingbirds. Visit a chocolate farm. Explore Ecuador’s indigenous heritage at the world-famous Otavalo Market. Here indigenous people sell their beautiful textiles in traditional dress, plus paintings, ceramics, jewellery, tapestries and more at bargain prices. Hike around Cuicocha Crater Lake within spectacular Andean scenery. Fly to the enchanted Galapagos Islands. Stay in hotels rather than a cruise. Enjoy a week of nature and wildlife, snorkelling through lava tunnels, meeting giant tortoises, iguanas, sea lions and a variety of marine life, and learning about the history of the archipelago.

Experience the cultural and natural wonders of Chile. From the mysterious statues of Easter Island to the bizarre landscapes of the desert. The Rapa Nui people crafted the giant rock Moai statues that dot the landscape. Hike up the island’s volcanoes to take in views of the endless Pacific, explore the archaeological treasures. Back on the mainland, visit Santiago, the port of Valparaiso, and wine valleys. In the Atacama, see otherworldly landscapes. Be amazed by steaming-hot geysers, timeless lunar valleys, highland lagoons, volcanoes, and some of the most spectacular night skies on the planet.

A classic journey starting in city of Quito and driving north to the famed market town of Otavalo. Try bartering in the poncho plaza, walk by crater lakes and volcanoes of northern Ecuador. Stop to enjoy Quito, the first UNESCO cultural world heritage site. Then head south through the Avenue of Volcanoes, visiting Cotopaxi National Park, linger at lush tropical waterfalls near Baños and wander through Inca ruins at Ingapirca. Marvel at the spectacular snow-capped Andean scenery. Absorb the history of beautiful colonial Cuenca and the highland wilderness of Las Cajas National Park. Spend the following week discovering the rich wildlife of the Galapagos Islands from the tall-mast sailing ship, the Mary Anne.

Jump in a car to explore Uruguay at your own pace. Spend a day in the historic port of Montevideo. Explore the world heritage site of Colonia del Sacramento. Experience gaucho life on living estancias. Learn about raising thoroughbred horses. Taste wine and hearty home-cooked cuisine at family-run wineries. Try horse riding or a mini trek through the rugged countryside at the Quebrada de los Cuervos gorge, teeming with wildlife and birds. Go off-grid in the sand dunes of Cabo Polonia, home to hippies and sea lions.

A unique adventure to the more off-the-beaten regions of northern Peru visiting some fascinating pre-Inca ruins including Kuelap – home of the warriors of the clouds. Plus, the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the El Brujo, and the adobe city of Chan Chan. These are the remains of the Chachapoyas, Moche, and Chimu cultures. This trip also offers many hands-on experiences that highlight Peru’s vibrant traditions. Experience workshops with local artisans and musicians. Partake conservation efforts at the Colibri Refuge.

A whistle-stop tour through Guatemala including exploration of the colonial city of Antigua, the beautiful Lake Atitlan and the Mayan sites of Tikal and Yaxha in Flores.

A classic journey through both Peru’s most interesting regions including Lima, Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu and eight days spent getting up close to wildlife on a small boat cruise in the Galapagos Islands.

Take an absolutely awe-inspiring journey of Chile that will take you from the vibrant capital city of Santiago to the lunar landscapes of the Atacama Desert and finally to the mysterious Easter island.

Feel the rhythm of the Rio’s famous Carnival before exploring the deepest parts of the Amazon Jungle on board the Amazon Odyssey.

Brazil’s turbulent but rich past can be seen in its charming historical towns and diverse culture. Brazil’s immense size and wealth has made it a stage for battles waged between the Portuguese, Dutch and French who sought colonial occupation of this rich land. On this unforgettable journey you will be travelling through time to Brazil’s colonial era experiencing the diversity of this land and vibrant cultural displays of its people.

“It’s always been my dream to go to Mexico and I want to see the best of it, beaches, wildlife, Mayan history and the grand colonial cities. What have you got?”

Take a step back in time to the era of the Mayans on this ten day journey through the Yucatán.

Luxury adventure through the Yucatan including swimming in a private cenote, cooking classes with a master of Mexican cooking and exploration of the many Mayan temples with expert local guides.

Take a step back in time to the era of the Mayans on this ten-day journey through the Yucatán.

Take in three stunning countries in as many weeks, as we take you on a once in a lifetime trip to Chile, Bolivia & Peru