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Discover South America with VA Expeditions

Private, personalized journeys created with firsthand local knowledge and professional support from beginning to end.

VA Expeditions is a United States-based travel company that plans private, premium and tailor-made trips across Central and South America. After more than 17 years of designing trips in Peru, we now offer the same level of care in other countries across Latin America, though Peru is still a major part of what we do. That experience goes with us everywhere we operate. We bring first-hand local knowledge to the planning, so your trip is shaped by people who know each place inside out. We ask what you want to see, how fast you like to travel, how much comfort you expect and what you cannot skip. We take care of all the hotels, guides, transfers and experiences, whether you are heading to Peru, the Galápagos, Patagonia, Belize, Mexico or a route that crosses several countries. Travel Central and South America with VA Expeditions.

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Luxury

<p>South America helped define the modern idea of an "exploration lodge" a small, remote property where a personal guide builds each day's excursions around you rather than a fixed departure schedule. <strong>The form varies by region: </strong>an all inclusive desert lodge in the Atacama with a guide assigned to each guest, a Torres del Paine hotel recognized among the region's top-rated properties, a small Gal&aacute;pagos yacht capped at a handful of cabins under national park rules or a boutique hotel set among Inca agricultural terraces. What makes these places feel luxurious is not only the rate. It is the small number of guests at any one time, which is what makes the access and attention possible.</p> <p>VA Expeditions builds these journeys as part of a wider South America route whenever it makes sense, a Patagonia focused trip can extend to the Atacama's stargazing lodges or the Gal&aacute;pagos and a Peru itinerary often adds a few nights in the Amazon. Designed by a US-based travel team with direct access to experienced local specialists and operators across South America, each route is planned around altitude, lodge availability and travel time between regions, so the trip reads as one continuous journey rather than a series of separate hotel stays.</p> <p>Luxury here means specific, verifiable things: accommodation at a premium tier, a personal guide-to-guest ratio built into land itineraries, one point of contact coordinating logistics across countries, and destination specialists who've worked these routes directly &mdash; not just a higher price tag. This page covers what luxury travel looks like across South America as a whole &mdash; if you already know which country you want, the destination pages below go deeper on each one.</p>

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Welcome to Va Expeditions, where Latin America comes to life in every one of our holiday adventures.

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VA EXPEDITIONS IS A LATIN AMERICAN SPECIALIST AND EXPERT IN TAILORMADE TOURS

Tailor-Made Itineraries

Tailor-Made Itineraries

At Va Expeditions, we pride ourselves on crafting tailor-made tours and adventure packages that transcend the ordinary. Your journey is not just a vacation; it's a personalized adventure package designed to suit your unique preferences and desires. Our team of dedicated travel designers collaborates with you to create a seamless blend of destinations, activities, and accommodations, ensuring that every moment is a reflection of your individual travel dreams for your vacations in South America.

Authentic Local Experiences

Authentic Local Experiences

Immerse yourself in the heartbeat of Latin America with Va Expeditions' commitment to authentic local experiences, throughout your vacation in Central America. We believe in going beyond the surface, unveiling the hidden gems, and connecting you with the genuine spirit of each destination on your tailormade tours. Whether it's savoring local cuisine, engaging with indigenous communities, or exploring off-the-beaten-path wonders, our adventure packages are designed to immerse you in the rich tapestry of culture, allowing you to create lasting memories and forge meaningful connections with the places you visit on your holiday adventures.

In-Country Experts

In-Country Experts

Va Expeditions sets itself apart with a team of in-country experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to your holiday adventures. These local professionals, deeply rooted in the regions we explore, serve as your guides to the heart and soul of Latin America. Their insights, expertise, and intimate understanding of the destinations ensure that your exclusive tour package is not only seamless but also enriched with insider perspectives. Trust in the expertise of our in-country team to navigate the nuances, unlock hidden treasures, and provide you with an unparalleled level of support and immersion throughout your vacations in South America with Va Expeditions.

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Simon AOctober 19, 2026
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12 day Tour, Lima, Cusco, Puno and Arequipa

Our guide Willington was absolutely superb. He made our holiday of a lifetime an amazing experience. His organisation of our large group was exemplary and went above and beyond with the help and care of those who suffered with the altitude.
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Jackie WOctober 17, 2026
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Wonderful

Amazing Peru! We had Ruben as our tour guide and he made the experience for us such a wonderful one! He guided us through Lima, Amazon Jungle, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and also an optional Mara’s and Moray tour. His knowledge of Peruvian history and of the sites he took us to was informative and relevant. His exceptionally caring demeanour towards our group and his great sense of humour and high energy made the 13 days together seeing Peru a pleasure for me. The tour was well organised, transport terrific and Ruben’s problem solving attributes perfect. Thanks so much Ruben, hope we meet again. My first Tripadeal and group tour and would consider again in the future 😊
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Janelle HOctober 17, 2026
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Ruben – The Heart of an Unforgettable South American Adventure

Writing Ruben was an exceptional tour guide with outstanding knowledge, professionalism and a genuine passion for what he does. Every detail was handled seamlessly, and no request was ever too much trouble. The logistics throughout our South America adventure ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy every moment. Ruben played a huge part in making this an unforgettable trip and an experience we will treasure for a lifetime. Thank you, Ruben, for an incredible journey and memories we will never forget! Janelle and Terry
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Padma ROctober 15, 2026
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Excellent Guide Willington Calderon

Willington Calderon was our guide, he picked us up from the Airport on 17th Sept 2026 to the Accommodation. He was our guide for our South America tour 17th Sept to 29th Sept. On 19th flew to Puerto Maldonado, Amazon Jungle, Cusco. All through our Guide WIllington was excellent, explained all details of the places that we visited. He is a learned person, sharing his views and been very friendly all the time. He was very helpful and available every time we needed. He has excellent command over English to explain and answered all our doubts. He was not just a guide to us, but a very good friend now. We missed him upon 12th day as we had to visit other nearby countries. I would highly recommend Willington as a guide to all other tourists in future..
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Lynda SOctober 14, 2026
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Amazing Experience

Our 12 day adventure in Peru was part of a 31 day Trip A Deal Tour(Ultimate South America Adventure). We were lucky enough to have Ruben as our guide for the whole 12 days. Not only was he super organised and very knowledgeable, but his sense of humour was a good fit for the 19 Aussies and New Zealanders in our tour group, which made everything so much fun. Ruben cared about everyone in the group and went out of his way to help with any issues and problems and he also tried his best to accommodate any suggestions and requests along the way. Ruben's instructions were always clear and for the whole 12 days in Peru I felt completely safe and comfortable about timing and the itinerary. A brilliant experience and loved every minute. Thanks Ruben and Valencia.
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Dave EOctober 12, 2026
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Incha trail and Machu Picchu

Excellent tour, very knowledgeable and friendly leader. Enjoyed the experience and was spoiled by the staff. Did the incha trail. Jorge Ochoa made the trip knowledge and was an excellent guide. Fantastic experience would recommend to anyone.
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Siobhan EOctober 12, 2026
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a must do!

This was an incredible experience! Very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you so much Jorge Ochoa and our amazing Porters, we could not have done this without you!
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Jenny COctober 10, 2026
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The Ultimate S American adventure

We had a great experience.. made extra special by our guide Ruben, whom was with us for 15 days. He was very knowledgable, well organised- going the extra mile for each of us. Had a great sense of humour too.
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Gary HOctober 09, 2026
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Awesome

Amazing experience. Well informed guide who along with the chef and porters looked after us magnificentally. Exceeded my expectations.
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Leanne WOctober 08, 2026
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South America adventure

21 day ultimate South America adventure, well organized, great hotels and a shout out to Ruben our tour guide in Peru, who went above and beyond to ensure we all had the best experience. He even organized something for my birthday, much appreciated!
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Stefan COctober 08, 2026
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South American adventure

Excellent tour, but a bit intense and a lot of early starts. Our guide, Ruben was by far the best guide we had in the entire trip. He was very knowledgeable, professional and really care about the group.
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GabbyOctober 08, 2026
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Amazing adventure in Peru

We loved every moment of discovering aspects of Peru. We were in Peru for 12 days with our guide Uri. He showed us many different sides from the Amazon to Machu Picchu and Cusco. We loved learning many new things. We would thoroughly recommend a visit of at least 12 days to Peru. We booked through TripADeal.

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