South America

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Patagonia

Derived from the Spanish word for “giant,” this vast enigmatic region, one of the most pristine places left on Earth, spans the southernmost Andes and two countries. Marvel at flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth, explore indigenous cultures steeped in mystery, and cruise around the Cape Horn promontory, within 400 miles of Antarctica.

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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