$9899—Up to $5046 off 25-day South America tour w/flights

This is South America, masterfully planned. Few itineraries cover the continent this thoroughly and thoughtfully. This 25-day small-group, flight-inclusive holiday moves seamlessly between continents, climates and cultures without compromise. You travel from Santiago to Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio, Lima and Peru, with all internal flights included. There is no backtracking, no exhausting overland stretches, and no rushed one-night stops. It flows north with intent. You feel the scale of the continent without feeling its strain. What sets this apart is how completely it delivers. Iguazu Falls resets the scale entirely. You experience both sides, not just a single viewpoint. You stay deep in the Amazon, where wildlife replaces city noise. The Andes follow, leading to Machu Picchu, reached by rail through steep mountain scenery. Cities, jungles, ruins and high-altitude lakes unfold in rhythm, not repetition. It is South America experienced across its most defining landscapes in one continuous route.

This package includes all flights—eight segments across four countries, plus return flights from Australia. That’s a huge amount of coordination already taken care of. Travelzoo members also enjoy exclusive savings of up to $5046 on this 25-day journey. Starting at $9899 per person, it's exceptional value for a trip most travellers would spend months piecing together themselves.

What's included

• Flights:
  • International flights from Australia* to Santiago, return from Lima
  • Santiago to Buenos Aires
  • Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls
  • Iguazú Falls to Rio de Janeiro
  • Rio de Janeiro to Lima
  • Lima to Puerto Maldonado
  • Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
  • Puno to Lima
• 22 nights in 3- & 4-star accommodation
• 2 nights at an eco-friendly Peruvian Amazon lodge
• Breakfast daily, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
• All internal coach, rail and boat transportation
• English-speaking guide throughout (excluding internal flights)
• Guided tours of all major cities, including Santiago, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and Lima
• In-depth sightseeing including:
  • Guided tour of Santiago and Valparaiso with wine tasting in the Casablanca Valley
  • Explore Buenos Aires on a guided city tour
  • See Iguazu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides
  • Visit Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro
  • Spend two nights in the Amazon with a guided nighttime wilderness experience
  • Discover Cusco and the Sacred Valley, including a local community visit
  • Travel by scenic train to Machu Picchu with a guided tour of the site
  • Tour Lake Titicaca, including the Uros and Taquile Islands

When

The featured $9899 fare is valid for four departures—29 August 2026; 31 July, 14 & 28 August 2027. From an extra $100 per person, you can choose from 23 other dates from September 2026 to December 2028. These are also exclusively discounted for members with savings between $4446 and $5596 per person.

Book by 13 April 2026.

To find out more, see our partner's website.

Holiday snapshot

Australia* - Santiago - Valparaíso - Buenos Aires - Iguazú Falls - Río de Janeiro - Lima - Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle) - Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco - Puno - Lake Titicaca - Lima - Australia*

Itinerary highlights

Begin in Santiago, where modern city life meets Andean backdrops, with leafy boulevards, historic plazas and nearby vineyards shaping Chile’s capital.

Discover Valparaíso, a colourful coastal city of steep hills, street art and winding laneways overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Arrive in Buenos Aires, where grand European-style architecture, lively neighbourhoods and tango culture define Argentina’s vibrant capital.

Experience Iguazu Falls, where powerful cascades thunder through lush rainforest on both the Brazilian and Argentine sides.

Explore Rio de Janeiro, framed by golden beaches, Sugarloaf Mountain and the iconic Christ the Redeemer overlooking the city.

Continue to Lima, a coastal capital where colonial history, ocean views and one of South America’s most exciting food scenes come together.

Venture into Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle), where river journeys, dense rainforest and rich wildlife offer an immersive Amazon experience.

Travel through the Sacred Valley, where traditional villages, terraced landscapes and Inca history unfold beneath towering peaks.

Visit Ollantaytambo, a remarkably preserved Inca town with stone streets and a fortress rising above the valley.

Arrive in Aguas Calientes, the gateway town nestled beneath cloud forest on the edge of Machu Picchu.

Explore Machu Picchu, the legendary Lost City of the Incas, set high among mist-covered mountains.

Discover Cusco, the former Inca capital, where colonial architecture stands atop ancient stone foundations.

Journey to Puno, a high-altitude town on the shores of Lake Titicaca, rich in Andean culture and tradition.

Experience Lake Titicaca, where floating islands and traditional communities offer insight into life on the world’s highest navigable lake.

Conclude in Lima, reflecting on a journey that spans vibrant cities, ancient civilisations and extraordinary natural landscapes.