An Introduction to South America

From the southernmost tip of Chile to Belize in the north, the adjoining territories of South and Central America extend almost 5000 miles and comprise 20 diverse and colourful countries. Demand for adventure travel in these countries is increasing at an unprecedented rate. In fact, the number of people travelling with us to this part of the world has doubled over the last 12 months. Our expanded and improved selection includes a choice of 28 South and Central American adventure holidays, with no fewer than 12 of these being either completely new or significantly revised. Amongst this most comprehensive collection, we are confident there is something for all tastes. Spanning the entire continent, our new trips include a unique backpacking venture in far-flung Tierra Del Fuago and an extraordinary volcano trekking holiday in Guatemala. We have introduced a range of new short treks, in places as diverse as northern Chile's arid Atacama Desert and the Amazonian rainforest of venezuela. Nor have we forgotten the popular Andean countries of Peru and Bolivia, which have each seen the addition of an exciting new 2-week trekking trip. For those seeking more leisurely exploration, we have devised 2 new fortnight-long touring holidays. The first of these combines Peru and Ecuador, visiting breathtaking Machu Picchu and then flying north to begin a 5-day Galapagos Islands cruise, whilst the second features the outstanding attractions of Bolivia and Peru.