South America

Let a Friendly Planet tour package take you south of the equator to Amazon rainforests and Patagonia peaks. Santiago architecture and Ecuador's baroque cathedrals mark Spanish influence, while market days showcase indigenous crafts. Dance the seductive salsa or the erotic tango. The party never ends during Brazil's Carnaval. Ski Andean resorts or romp in the surf along white sand beaches. Whatever your passion, a South American tour can take it to the next level.

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Argentina

Argentina

Skiers and snowboarders throng to Bariloche, a slice of Switzerland. Buenos Aires has been called the "Paris of the South," but the Italian fare rivals any served in Naples. Goucho culture reigns supreme on the pampas, while the Iguaza Falls thunder from heights of 300 feet in a rush of rainbows and roaring water.

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Brazil

Brazil

The cities, beaches, waterfalls and Amazon wilds are larger than life, Powdery white sand beaches beckon sunbathers. Rio de Janeiro vibrates with the seductive samba and dizzying shopping, while the Iguazu Falls and lush rainforests cool the senses. Let a discount Brazil tour package from Friendly Planet help you experience it all!

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Chile

Chile

Slip down a cobblestone street in Santiago under towering glass encased skyscrapers. In the Central Valley, the Carmenera varietal has elevated Chilean wines to world class status. The Jewel of the Pacific, the port city of Valparaiso, oozes old world charm. Snow-capped Andean peaks and quiet Pacific beaches are but a few hours distant. Let a discount tour to Chile from Friendly Planet help you experience it all!

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Ecuador

Ecuador

Billed as the "middle of the world," travelers will find there's nothing halfway about Ecuador. Spanish colonial history is preserve in cozy public squares and ornate cathedrals replete with Latin American baroque stylizing. Otalavo markets showcase indigenous wares and hand-woven blankets. Travel to Quito, Ecuador's capital, or take a luxury cruise from Baltra to the famed Galapagos Islands, our discount Ecuador travel packages have something for everyone.

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Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands

Travel in the footsteps of Charles Darwin on an island safari 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. Half of the species on this remote volcanic archipelago are found nowhere else on earth. See giant tortoises, marine iguanas, tropical penguins, boobies, and albatross. Exploring the Galapagos Islands you'll feel like you're in movie, swimming with sea lions and dolphins.

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Peru

Peru

Indigenous heritage lies cradled among rainforests, Andean peaks and arid deserts. Travel to Machu Picchu where archeological ruins echo mighty Incan culture. Mystery abounds about the Nazca Lines geoglyphs. Savor traditional Peruvian delights of Lima after a day bird watching on the Ballestras Islands. Test your extreme sports gene sandsurfing in the dunes around Ica. With the help of Friendly Planet, traveling to Peru has never been easier!

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Tour & Cruise Packages

Packages generally include: roundtrip airfare from the U.S., airline taxes & fees, fuel surcharges, transfers, hotel and/or cruise accommodations, many meals, and guided touring. Select a tour for a full list of features.

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Amazing Peru

Amazing Peru

See Tour 12 days from $3214*
Departures May 2012
Departs Miami (MIA)
Highlights Lima, Cuzco, Puno, Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca
Best of South America

Best of South America

See Tour 11 days from $2799*
Departures April – June 2012
Departs Miami (MIA)
Highlights Rio de Janeiro, Corcovado, Iguazu Falls & Buenos Aires
Darwins Galapagos Island Explorer

Darwins Galapagos Island Explorer

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Departs Miami (MIA); other gateways on request
Highlights Quito, Santa Cruz Island, Floreana Island & Isabela Island, plus optional Quito
Darwins Galapagos Island Hopper

Darwins Galapagos Island Hopper

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Departs Miami (MIA); other gateways on request
Highlights Quito, Santa Cruz Island, Floreana Island & Isabela Island, plus optional Quito extension
Ecuador & Galapagos Islands

Ecuador & Galapagos Islands

See Tour 8 days from $3214*
Departures June – September 2012
Departs Los Angeles (LAX), New York Kennedy (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), Miami (MIA), Washington Dulles (IAD), Philadelphia (PHL), Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Detroit Metro (DTW), Logan (BOS); other gateways on request
Highlights Quito, Baltra, North Seymour Island, Punta Cormoran, & San Cristobal Island.
Exotic Ecuador

Exotic Ecuador

See Tour 8 days from $1599*
Departures March – November 2012
Departs Los Angeles (LAX), New York Kennedy (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), Miami (MIA), Washington Dulles (IAD), Philadelphia (PHL), Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Detroit Metro (DTW), Logan (BOS); other gateways on request
Highlights Quito, Otavalo, Banos. The Amazon rainforest, El Paillion del Diablo waterfall & Cotopaxi National Park
Marvelous Rio de Janeiro

Marvelous Rio de Janeiro

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Departs Miami (MIA)
Highlights Rio de Janeiro & Corcovado
Patagonian Explorer by Sea

Patagonian Explorer by Sea

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Departs Miami (MIA)
Highlights Buenos Aires, Santiago, Ushaia, Avenida 9 de Julio, Cape Horn, & Magdalena Island plus optional Iguazu Falls extension.
Peru, Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands

Peru, Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands

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Departs Miami (MIA)
Highlights Lima, Cuzco, Quito, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, & Galapagos Islands plus optional Ica extension.
Sensational South America

Sensational South America

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Departs Los Angeles (LAX), New York Kennedy (JFK), Miami (MIA)
Highlights Lima, Iguazu Falls, Cuzco & Machu Picchu
plus Buenos Aires optional extension
Spectacular Rio & Iguazu Falls

Spectacular Rio & Iguazu Falls

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Departs Miami (MIA)
Highlights Rio de Janeiro, Corcovado and Iguazu Falls

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