South America is a continent of contrasts with the Amazon rainforest through to the sophisticated cities of Buenos Aires and Santiago and on to the amazing Andes. The ancient cultures, history, variety of wildlife and dramatic scenery all provide for an unforgettable holiday. A South America adventure tour can range from experiencing the vibrant Rio de Janeiro through to cycling the Andes – it really depends on what your definition of adventure is. Here we look at some of the amazing options:
BOLIVIA
The highest and most remote South American country, Bolivia is full of spectacular terrain to explore, this is an area which you are definitely going to want your camera close by! Track wildlife in the Amazonian basian, take a boat trip on the world’s highest navigable lake or simply learn of ancient civilisations.
CHILE
A Chilean adventure holiday can involve anything from exploring Easter Island’s mysterious statues through to the National Parks. Chile offers everything from snow capped volcanoes and sprawling glaciers right through to sparkling lakes and sandy beaches. There are some amazing private and guided tours to take through the cities within Chile too.
ECUADOR
Located very close to the Equator (hence the name) this city is said to be the best preserved in South America. The Galapagos Islands, which consist of a number of volcanic islands, are also included in this country. This country allows visitors and residents alike to experience dramatic changes in scenery, temperature and altitude. The rainforest is sweltering whilst the highlands of the Andes are windswept.
URUGUAY
Uruguay is bordered by Brazil and the Atlantic ocean and separating it from Argentina is the River Uruguay. The landscape here consists of hilly meadows with streams and rivers, along with a string of beaches. Tours around the capital city of Montevideo will allow you try out the local cuisine and really get amongst the culture of the city.
If you have always dreamt of going on a South America adventure why not make it a reality? Booking this trip is easy enough to do nowadays with the internet at our fingertips! Finding a travel company that specialises in South America tours is a great way to get your trip of a lifetime sorted. Booking through such a company doesn’t mean that you have to partake in only the South America adventures which they have available, often there are customised or independent travel options available too. Take a look for yourself today!