CUlTURE HOLIDAYS

Get under the skin of Latin America

The Spanish and the Portuguese left their mark throughout Latin America from the colonial architecture to the music and food and fine wines. However, underlying all this lies the influence of the ancient Mayans, Aztec and Inca cultures which can be seen in the markets, the festivals and the people. Evidence of civilisations before even these ancient cultures still lingers in some far flung areas and we know just where to find it.

Absorbing the culture and history can be done in various different ways. For some it may be finding the ideal places to people watch, for others getting to know the locals in the market or maybe its taking a private tour of a city with a lecturer from the University.

What every it is that makes you tick, we'll build upon it to create a journeys that are memorable and meaningful to you.

Andes & Galapagos

Floreana island galapagos flamingos

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.

Andes & Galapagos

Galapagos Sally Lightfoot Crab

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.

Easter Island To Atacama

Rano Raraku Moai Quarry

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.

Condors & Tortoises

Galapagos giant tortoise

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.

Estancias and Gauchos

Estancias and Gauchos

A self-drive holiday through the beautiful landscapes of Uruguay staying in local estancias, as well as a few days in Buenos Aires.

Maya, Magic & Mystery

Maya, Magic & Mystery

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.

Origins Of Chile

Origins Of Chile

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.

Carnival & Cruise

Carnival & Cruise

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

Cultural Buzz Of Brazil

Cultural Buzz Of Brazil

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.

Ancient Mexico

Ancient Mexico

“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?”

Wild Yucatan

Wild Yucatan

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

Luxury Yucatan

Luxury Yucatan

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.

The Mayan Legacy

The Mayan Legacy

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

In The Footsteps Of Incas

Uyuni Fish Island

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

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