Luxury

• Patagonia (Chile & Argentina) — Home to several distinct all-inclusive exploration lodges, all within reach of Torres del Paine, spanning both the Chilean and Argentine sides of the region.

• Atacama Desert (Chile) — Among the driest places on Earth, with some of the clearest night skies anywhere several lodges have their own telescopes and stargazing guides.

• Galápagos Islands (Ecuador) — National park rules cap vessel size so the small ship experience often well under 100 passengers is part of what defines luxury here.

• Sacred Valley & Cusco, Peru — Boutique hotels set among Inca agricultural terraces within easy reach of Machu Picchu.

• Peruvian & Ecuadorian Amazon — Riverside lodges reachable only by boat which is built for travelers who want to be close to the rainforest's wildlife, not just see it from a distance.

• Mendoza & Buenos Aires (Argentina) — Wine country lodges in Mendoza paired with design hotels in Buenos Aires for travelers who want both nature and city.

• Cartagena & the Coffee Region (Colombia) — Colonial luxury hotels inside Cartagena's walled city, paired with boutique coffee-hacienda stays in the Zona Cafetera for a slower, greener contrast. 
• The Amazon & Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) — Private jungle lodges deep in the Brazilian Amazon combined with design hotels overlooking Rio's beaches, for travelers who want rainforest and city in one trip. 

Built Around Your Dates, Not a Fixed Calendar: Every itinerary starts from your travel dates and interests rather than a set departure schedule. Upgrading to a private room or rebalancing time between Patagonia and the Atacama is a routine adjustment, not a special request.

US-Based Support, Experienced Local Specialists: Designed by a US based travel team with direct access to experienced local specialists and operators across South America, so recommendations on lodges, timing and routing come from people who work with these properties directly.

Multi Country Routing Done Right: Because many of South America's best luxury lodges sit in different countries, itineraries can combine Chile, Argentina, Peru and Ecuador into one coordinated route arranged through a single point of contact rather than separate bookings.

Private by Design: Itineraries are built around who is actually traveling not a shared group calendar. Whether it is a stargazing focused trip to the Atacama or a slower paced journey for a multigenerational family, the pace and accommodations adjust to your group specifically.

1. Watch the stars at a lodge in the Atacama Desert. Several lodges here have their own telescopes and stargazing guides, taking advantage of some of the clearest night skies anywhere. Insider tip: the best time to go is on a new moon.
2. Spend a night at a hotel with panoramic views of Torres del Paine — several properties in the region hold recognized international ratings. Insider tip: ask about low season rates, the view is the same, the crowds are smaller.
3. Hire a guide and a jeep for your stay. Some Atacama and Patagonia lodges offer a personal guide and vehicle for each room for a custom daily plan.. Insider tip: make it clear from day one about the pace you want to have.
4. Take a cruise to Galapagos Islands on a small ship. The National Park authorities allow only small cruise ships with up to 100 people and only one guide for 16 tourists. Insider tip: if you want to travel on the most exclusive yachts make your reservation not less than 6 months ahead.
5. Base yourself in the Sacred Valley rather than Cusco. Chic lodgings nestled in their Inca terracing are found at a lower altitude than Cusco, assuring an easier acclimatization before heading to Machu Picchu. Insider tip: it is best to spend about two or three days in the Sacred Valley before undertaking anything strenuous.
6. Follow pumas in the private Patagonia reserve. Some hotels offer a puma monitoring service in the private land of conservation that borders Torres del Paine National Park. Insider tip: dawn and dusk are the most advantageous times for seeking pumas.
7. Eat where Peru's culinary reputation was built. Lima’s Maido is titled the World’s Best Restaurant of 2025, while the city itself will host the World’s 50 Best restaurants ceremony in November 2026. Insider tip: this is the time to book a table at the tasting menu restaurants for weeks ahead.
8. Stay in a riverside Amazon lodge. Luxurious Amazon lodges combine private guiding with proximity to some of the world's most biodiverse rainforest. Insider tip: three nights or more gives a noticeably better experience than a single overnight.

Luxury travelers are increasingly building trips around personal timing rather than a fixed calendar, favoring longer stays in fewer places over a fast multi-region itinerary.

• Patagonia (Chile & Argentina): Southern Hemisphere summer, November through March, is when most lodges are fully open and trails are clearest, book 6+ months ahead for peak December–February dates.
• The Atacama Desert: Skies are clear nearly year round, but the driest, coolest nights for stargazing generally run June through August.
• The Galápagos: The warmer season (December to May) brings calmer seas and easier snorkeling; the cooler season (June to November) brings rougher water but richer marine life, including hammerheads and whale sharks.
• Peru's Sacred Valley & Cusco: Dry season runs May through September, with June through August as the busiest and most expensive stretch worth booking well ahead if your trip falls in that window.
• Mendoza (Argentina wine region): March and April bring the grape harvest and its festivals, layering extra events onto an already strong wine tourism season.

Planning a multi region trip? The shoulder seasons: April to May and September to October tend to offer comfortable weather across several regions at once, without the peak season crowds or prices.

You can continue your journey from South America’s most luxurious accommodation options and choose some non standard additions.

• Antarctica - from the southern point of Patagonia.
• Easter Island (Chile) - it is a short flight from the Chilean mainland to Easter Island, making it a great destination to combine with Atacama or Patagonia experiences.
• Peruvian Amazon - a riverside stay complements your travels in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
• Multiple Destinations - Luxury itineraries covering three or more Latin American countries in a single trip.

1. You specify your travel dates and interests such as wildlife safari, wine tour, celebratory trips, family friendly adventures, etc.
2. We create your travel itinerary keeping in mind number of rooms available at the lodges, flights between the destination countries, etc.
3. Next, we enhance your travel plan by adjusting details like the travel pace, choosing exclusive rooms instead of shared ones and adding a destination country.
4. Once the plan is agreed upon, you start your travels while we remain at your disposal in case of any questions, problems, etc.

Luxury Peru

The high-end places to stay in Peru are mostly located in Sacred Valley, which is situated on lower elevation than Cusco. Hence, people can easily become accustomed to the atmosphere and rain when they visit Machu Picchu. Here, the rooms are frequently complemented with a private driver and guide during their stay. Most of the luxurious travel programs are about ten-twelve days and involve multiple nights spent in Sacred Valley and an extended stay at Machu Picchu.

Luxury Galapagos & Ecuador

In order to limit the maximum size of the vessels navigating the Galapagos, the authorities of Ecuador established restrictions, due to which the exclusive yachts never carry more than one hundred passengers on board. In addition, the service provided by the crew is of superb quality, as there is a service for sixteen passengers on board. Most of the women book such yachts long before the travel season starts, as the maximum number of passengers is limited, and the most demanded ships are often booked six months in advance. The vessels usually operate for five-eight days in the region, depending on the conditions, as there are two climatic seasons on the islands.

Luxury Patagonia

The luxurious lodges of Patagonia revolve around exploration and not time constraints, with the option of enjoying different excursions daily. There are different properties situated on the Chilean side of Torres del Paine National Park. Summer in the Southern Hemisphere lasts from November to March, when all trails are clear and most of the lodges are available. The peak period lasts from December until February; thus, people can book their lodges six months in advance.

Luxury Colombia

Colombian luxury travel encompasses two types of luxurious travel destinations: colonial hotels in Cartagena, located inside the old city, and boutique hotels in Zona Cafetera, where coffee is grown in the highlands of Colombia. Since colonial architecture is located on the coast, while coffee-producing estates are situated in the highlands, the itinerary in Colombia can be shorter than that of other places in the continent.

Luxury Brazil

Brazil's luxury lodges span two very different environments — private jungle stays deep in the Amazon and design hotels along Rio de Janeiro's coastline — giving travelers rainforest and city within one itinerary. Longer stays are common here given the distances involved, with immersive trips often extending toward two to three weeks to also take in the Pantanal's wildlife-dense wetlands.