The Singular Patagonia hotel beside the fjord at Puerto Bories, Chile
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South America

Lost cities, glaciers and rainforest, with some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth.

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Why we love it

A continent of extremes

South America is big, varied and endlessly surprising. In a single trip you can stand at Machu Picchu at sunrise, cruise among the wildlife of the Galápagos, and watch glaciers calve in Patagonia.

It rewards careful planning: altitude, distances and seasons all matter. We put together the flights, guides and lodges so it all flows, with time to slow down in between.

Peru

Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley

Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the citadel itself, ideally with a night close by so you can visit before the crowds.

Two nights across the roof of Peru →

By rail

The Andean Explorer

Belmond's luxury sleeper train across the high Andes between Cusco, Lake Titicaca and Arequipa.

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Ecuador

The Galápagos Islands

Sea lions, giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies that barely notice you, best seen by small expedition ship.

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Chile & Argentina

Patagonia

Torres del Paine, glaciers and wide-open steppe, with remote lodges and some of the best hiking in the world.

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Brazil

Rio and the Amazon

Copacabana and Christ the Redeemer, then deep into the rainforest by river.

Belmond Bellini Club guide →

Wine country

Mendoza and Chile's valleys

Malbec in the shadow of the Andes, and wine estates within easy reach of Santiago.

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Where to stay

Hotels and journeys we love

Booked through Frontier Travel, many come with extra privileges through our partner programs.

Rio de Janeiro · Belmond

Copacabana Palace

Rio's most famous hotel, on the beachfront at Copacabana since 1923.

Bellini Club benefits →

Cusco · Belmond

Hotel Monasterio

A former monastery in the heart of Cusco, a calm base before the Sacred Valley.

Bellini Club benefits →

Frontier Cruises

Cruising South America

The Galápagos, the Amazon and the gateway to Antarctica.

The Galápagos

Silversea

Silver Origin sails the Galápagos year-round with Ecuadorian naturalists.

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The Amazon

Aqua Expeditions

Luxury small-ship expeditions on rivers and seas, from the Amazon to Komodo.

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Frontier by Design

Let's plan your South America

Distances are big and timing matters. Your advisor will put the flights, guides and lodges together so your trip runs smoothly from start to finish.

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