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South America

Luxury South America Tours and Vacations

South America is the continent for history and nature lovers, for the culturally curious, for gourmets, or anyone looking for a great tour. Its stunning geography and intriguing history allow for a range of immersive experiences. Who won’t be overawed by the incredible salt flats at Uyuni in Bolivia? Or by the raucous rainforests of the Amazon in Brazil, or the chilly glaciers and peaks of Argentina’s Patagonia? There are exuberant cities that salsa and tango late into the night, and capitals like Peru’s Lima and Ecuador’s Quito, that exude classic historic charm. In contrast, you will find rejuvenating calm at seaside retreats or at the centuries-old estancias of Uruguay.

With so much to see and do, your wish-list can go out of hand. It may be difficult to figure out how to make the best of your vacation time or what is the best time to visit South America, especially when you’re looking at a continent this size. Why not leave the time-consuming planning to the experts at Enchanting Travels? You only need to make a few choices. Whether you want to start high up in the Andes of Chile, lower down in the Amazon Basin, on a Caribbean beach in Colombia, or in the stunning Galapagos Islands. Then sit back and relax, and let our super-attentive team see your trip through, from start to finish.

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Our Awards

At Enchanting Travels, our private, custom tours are built on extensive knowledge of our destinations, an outstanding team of professionals, and personalized top-notch service. Our work is consistently recognized by prestigious organizations across the travel industry. In 2023, we received the Travel Weekly Magellan Gold Award for World’s Leading Tour Operator- Overall, the LUXLife Magazine Award for Best Global Custom Travel Company, a World Travel Award for North America’s Leading Tour Operator, and a World Luxury Travel Award for Bespoke Experience Travel Agency (Global Winner). You can see all our past awards and current accreditations here.

What Our Guests Say

Enchanting Travels helped us prepare a dream itinerary for our adventure trip to Buenos Aires. Every detail was perfectly planned and they provided personal support throughout the entire process. The hotels, activities, drivers and guides were all excellent.
Rating 5 out of 5 stars
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Kristen Whealon

USA

We had a magical 2 weeks in Argentina and Chile Enchanting Travels. We highly recommend them and will use them again. Thank you!
Rating 5 out of 5 stars
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Vicky Deacon

USA

This trip was number one on my bucket list and Enchanting Travel helped me make it everything I could have dreamed of. They took care of all the details allowing me to sit back and enjoy the beauty of Patagonia. So glad I finished the trip with a few days in Santiago and a little wine tasting.
Rating 5 out of 5 stars
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Karen March

USA

This is our second international trip with Enchanting Travels. The first was in 2023 with our grown children to Japan. The second was February 2025 to Patagonia for just my husband and myself. For years I planned my families trips and don’t regret that, but there is a clear difference in the experiences when using travel professionals. Traveling to Japan soon after the country reopened from COVID, I did not know if the typical travel books or videos would have updated information on hotels and restaurants and how they recovered from the pandemic. I put full trust in Enchanting Travels and they far exceeded expectations. Best trip ever, my children agree. Our patagonia trip was crafted with similar expertise. Communication was clear and fast at every step. There was never a glitch with transportation, tours, or hotels. Truly, we were spoiled every step of the way. Now we just need to decide on our next adventure, but will be sure to contact Enchanting Travels when we do!!
Rating 5 out of 5 stars
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Kristin Englund

USA

We use Enchanting Travels a few times a year, and they never disappoint. I often have a few custom requests for sightseeing, and they’re always accommodating and enthusiastic about having a client scout out some place new. I have 2 more trips booked with them on the calendar in the 12 months ahead. This will have been my 6th trip using them and have never had any issues.
Rating 5 out of 5 stars
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James Coyne

USA

From the time I landed in Buenos Aires, all the way through to Antarctica and back, Enchanting Travels organized a perfect experience. The tour guides in Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, were fun, informative and professional. I didn’t want the trip to end and would do it all over again. Everything was perfect!
Rating 5 out of 5 stars
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Shelley Ann Wilson

USA

Best Places To Visit

Best Time To Visit

There are several different types of landscapes in this vast continent, and the climatic zones will vary greatly on your trip. Read an overview by country from our destination experts.

Best Time To Visit South America

Things To Do

Imposing glaciers, vast deserts, endless salt flats, and the roaring Iguazu Falls – South America has it all. Get your lowdown on where to go and the top things to do in South America.

Things To Do in South America

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The Enchanting Difference

Authentic & Unique

Our award-winning, licensed local guides provide incredible insights and exclusive experiences for you.

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Our experts completely customize your private tour to match your interests and preferences.

High-Quality Experiences

All our accommodations and services are personally tested by our team.

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You’ll have a personal and dedicated trip coordinator, backed by 24/7 support in case of emergencies while you’re traveling.

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What Our Guests Say

Enchanting Travels helped us prepare a dream itinerary for our adventure trip to Buenos Aires. Every detail was perfectly planned and they provided personal support throughout the entire process. The hotels, activities, drivers and guides were all excellent.
Rating 5 out of 5 stars
Photo of Kristen Whealon
Kristen Whealon

USA

We had a magical 2 weeks in Argentina and Chile Enchanting Travels. We highly recommend them and will use them again. Thank you!
Rating 5 out of 5 stars
Photo of Vicky Deacon
Vicky Deacon

USA

This trip was number one on my bucket list and Enchanting Travel helped me make it everything I could have dreamed of. They took care of all the details allowing me to sit back and enjoy the beauty of Patagonia. So glad I finished the trip with a few days in Santiago and a little wine tasting.
Rating 5 out of 5 stars
Photo of Karen March
Karen March

USA

This is our second international trip with Enchanting Travels. The first was in 2023 with our grown children to Japan. The second was February 2025 to Patagonia for just my husband and myself. For years I planned my families trips and don’t regret that, but there is a clear difference in the experiences when using travel professionals. Traveling to Japan soon after the country reopened from COVID, I did not know if the typical travel books or videos would have updated information on hotels and restaurants and how they recovered from the pandemic. I put full trust in Enchanting Travels and they far exceeded expectations. Best trip ever, my children agree. Our patagonia trip was crafted with similar expertise. Communication was clear and fast at every step. There was never a glitch with transportation, tours, or hotels. Truly, we were spoiled every step of the way. Now we just need to decide on our next adventure, but will be sure to contact Enchanting Travels when we do!!
Rating 5 out of 5 stars
Photo of Kristin Englund
Kristin Englund

USA

We use Enchanting Travels a few times a year, and they never disappoint. I often have a few custom requests for sightseeing, and they’re always accommodating and enthusiastic about having a client scout out some place new. I have 2 more trips booked with them on the calendar in the 12 months ahead. This will have been my 6th trip using them and have never had any issues.
Rating 5 out of 5 stars
Photo of James Coyne
James Coyne

USA

From the time I landed in Buenos Aires, all the way through to Antarctica and back, Enchanting Travels organized a perfect experience. The tour guides in Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, were fun, informative and professional. I didn’t want the trip to end and would do it all over again. Everything was perfect!
Rating 5 out of 5 stars
Photo of Shelley Ann Wilson
Shelley Ann Wilson

USA

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