South America is one of the 6 continents of the planet, which is the fourth largest continent. Its length from north to south is about 70 thousand km, from west to east 5 thousand km.
The largest part of the continent is located in the Southern hemisphere, every country on the continent deserves the closest attention, so quite often travelers purchase sightseeing tours to the main attractions and interesting places of several states at once.
Tours from Moscow
Tours to South America are sold at any travel agencies in Moscow and in other cities of the country. The continent is an unexplored world that is so bright and alluring that it attracts a huge number of curious tourists.
There are countries and dependent states on the continent:
- Argentina and Paraguay;
- Bolivia and Peru;
- Brazil and Uruguay;
- Venezuela and Chile;
- Colombia and Ecuador;
- Suriname and Guyana.
Moscow — Argentina
Traveling through Argentina takes place along the route: Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Tierra del Fuego – Calafate – Bariloche – Lake District – Salta Cachi – Seven–colored Mountain – Salinas–Grandes – Buenos Aires salt marsh.
Tours to South America: Buenos Aires, Argentina
The trip is designed for 10 days, the cost of the tour starts from $ 4,260, travelers are accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide. During the tour, there will be walks with penguins, a tour of sky-blue glaciers and endless lakes. A hike to the colored mountains and snow-white salt marshes is provided.
Argentina in the palm of your hand
The tour called “Argentina in the palm of your hand” is a group excursion program designed for 8 days. The cost of visiting the tour starts from $ 2,450 per person. The route includes a visit to Buenos Aires, an inspection of the Iguazu Falls, the territory of Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, Perito Moreno and the southernmost city in the world called Ushuaia.
An adventure in Paraguay
The tour called “Adventures in Paraguay” is designed for 8 nights and 9 days. The cost of participation starts from 1,845 dollars.
Paraguay, Asuncion
The trip is planned along the route:
- Asuncion;
- San Bernardo;
- Tobati.
Horse riding, boating and water skiing are offered during the holidays.
Travel to Paraguay
Paraguay is a cult pilgrimage site where you can discover a country full of mysteries and legends. The guided tour lasts for 8 days and 7 nights, during which you will walk through the ruins of the Jesuits of South America, through colonial villages and ranches. It is planned to get acquainted with real cowboys and inhabitants of the green jungle.
The following program will be held during the tour:
- a trip to Asuncion;
- a trip to Philadelphia, to the Chaco region;
- visit to the Jacob Unger Museum;
- visit to Pai Puku Asuncion School;
- a trip to the city of Kaapuku;
- inspection of the ruins of the Jesuit missions;
- a trip to the monument to Moses Bertoni.
Travel from Moscow to Bolivia
Tours to South America, including Bolivia, can be purchased on the website of the burning tours. You can book and purchase a tour yourself on the website or with the help of the company’s managers.
At the end of the trip selection, it must be booked and, after confirming the reservation, paid by debiting funds from the card or paying in cash at the office.
There are several options for tours to explore the Bolivian sights:
| The Bolivian Andes | 13 days and 12 nights, the cost is 423,311 rubles. | Santa Cruz and Kalamarka;
Samaipata and El Alto; San Francisco Javier and La Paz; Concepcion and Tiwanaku; Eduardo Avaroa Nature Reserve; Cristobal and Potosi; Watahata and the Uyuni Salt Marsh; Copacabana and Sucre. |
| The Oruro Carnival in Bolivia | 14 days and 13 nights, the cost is 431,611 rubles. | Manta Cruz and Tiwanaku;
Samaipata and Kalamarka; San Francisco-Javier; Concepcion and El Alto; Sucre and Copacabana; Potosi and Cristobal; Eduardo Avaroa Nature Reserve; La Paz and the Uyuni Salt Marsh; Oruro and Silou. |
Protected Venezuela: from the Orinoco Delta to the beaches of Los Roques
This trip will take you through the reserves of Venezuela and the most picturesque places in the surrounding area. Russian-speaking guides will guide tourists through tropical jungles and mountain rivers, guide them along trails to the mountains and organize a trip to the islands.
During the trip, it is planned to visit:
- Margarita Island and the Los Roques Archipelago;
- the delta of the Orinoco River and the Colony of Goods;
- Canaima and Caracas National Park.
Canaima National Park Venezuela
The cost of a ticket without a flight price is from 515,420 rubles.
The tour program:
| Days | Description |
| 1 | Flight to the airport terminal on Margarita Island, meeting with the guide and a trip to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel, lunch and dinner. Free independent movement on the territory of the island continent. |
| 2 | Flight to Puerto Ordaz, the road to the Boca de Uracoa pier. Then a boat trip to Manamo Canyon. Sightseeing of natural landscapes and evening rafting on the canal called Guamal. |
| 3 | A trip to the delta of the river called the Orinoco and a meeting with the locals. A boat trip along the canals and exploring the local flora and fauna, fishing for piranhas. Eating caught fish made on a campfire, kayaking and swimming in the river. |
| 4 | Visit the national reserve called Kanaima, located on the island mainland of Anatolia and explore the numerous waterfalls. Transfer to the city of Puerto Ordaz, meal. |
| 5 | Boat trip on the river called Karrao, passage through the lagoon of Mayupa. The direction to the Devil’s Canyon and Ratoncito Island, where there is a waterfall called Salto Angel. Swimming near the waterfall and the way back to the hotel. |
| 6 | A boat trip to the Blue Lagoon of Pozo Sul, exploring the numerous waterfalls and natural reservoirs formed. Swimming in the pond, returning to the hotel, eating. In the evening, there will be a meeting with representatives of the indigenous community, with local Pemon Indians. There will be a dance and music event. After that, souvenirs will be purchased and a tasting of local traditional cuisine will take place. |
| 7 | Drive to the airport and fly to Los Roques with a transfer in Venezuela. After arrival, check-in at the hotel will take place and time will be provided to visit the beach area called Grand Rock. |
| 8 and 9 | It is planned to stay on the islands of the national park called Los Roques. In the morning, trips to the islands are planned for 2 days. Here you can have a great time swimming in seawater or doing active sports. During your stay on the islands, you can have a snack with pre-prepared dishes, vegetables and fruits. Upon returning to the hotel, tourists will be served dishes of national cuisine, food from fresh seafood and fish will be prepared. |
| 10 | Tourists spend half the day on the islands of Francisca and Madriska. In the afternoon, a shuttle service is organized to the airport for the flight to Caracas. Upon arrival, a meeting and transfer to the hotel are arranged. |
| 11 | In the morning, a trip is planned to the estate in Santa Teresa, where the process of making rum will be shown. Then a trip is planned to the small town of Colonia Tovar, located in Aragua. There will be a tasting of national dishes and an inspection of the church building. |
| 12 | An excursion tour of Caracas and its surroundings is provided in the morning. It is planned to explore several sights of the city from the height of the Avila and Varairarepano cable cars. This will be followed by lunch at a national restaurant and a transfer for departure to Moscow. |
Tours to South America can be authored individually with a visit to one country or complex, when several countries are planned to visit at once.
Patagonia, Argentina, Chile, Brazil
The tour of 4 countries at once is designed for 2 weeks, the permissible age of participants is at least 16 years old, the cost of an excursion trip is 328,175 rubles. A Russian-speaking guide conducts a trip to the iconic places of the countries.
The route has an average level of difficulty and maximum comfort, the route will run through the following places:
- Tierra del Fuego;
- Patagonia and Argentina;
- Buenos Aires and Chile.
Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
During the hike, tourists will see majestic glaciers and picturesque mountain landscapes, and will be able to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of natural beauty and mystery of the Andes. On the way, it is planned to visit incredible and hard-to-reach places. The route is relatively simple, and a person with average physical fitness can overcome it.
Hiking will alternate with car trips, which will greatly facilitate travel for middle-aged and older people.
The excursion route:
| Day | Description |
| 1 | Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will check into a hotel. Then there is an acquaintance with the settlement, a hike to nearby attractions. In the evening, dinner is planned with members of the tour group and a guide. |
| 2 | Getting to know the city of Buenos Aires. Sightseeing of local architectural landmarks: Maya Square, Columbus Theater, Presidential Palace. A walk through the neighborhood of San Telmo and the unique pink houses on La Boca. Walking around the Puerto Madero area with old buildings and new luxury buildings. |
| 3 | Flight to Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost city of the planet Ushuaia. A trip to the Tierra del Fuego National Park, which has prepared a 5-kilometer trekking along the picturesque Beagle Canal. Swimming in the icy water of the canal and getting to know the local flora and fauna. |
| 4 | Visit the Esmeralda Lagoon, which is surrounded by peat bogs, forests and streams. A halt near huge dams built by beavers. Return to Ushuaia and rest at the hotel. |
| 5 | A trip to the southernmost lighthouse, where you will get acquainted with Magellanic penguins. Conducting photo shoots among charming animals, then returning to the hotel. In the evening, a 2-hour boat trip along the Beagle Canal is planned. The highlight of the evening is a visit to the southernmost lighthouse on the planet Les Eclairs. |
| 6 | There is a 7-hour trip by tourist bus to Chile, Punto Arenas. Overnight stop at a hotel, a meal and a walk along the embankment. |
| 7 | After breakfast, you will have a trip to Puerto Natales. Sightseeing, buying souvenirs and a hearty meal at the restaurant. Next, you will check into a hotel and relax in a hot Jacuzzi. |
| 8 | You will have a trip to the Torres del Paine National Reserve, climb the most picturesque peaks of Mirodor Cuernos and Mirador Condor. This will be followed by lunch at a chic restaurant and rest in a comfortable hotel. |
| 9 | Departure to Torres del Paine and visit the main attraction of the region – the Torres Towers. It will take almost a whole day to walk to the symbol of the region and the visiting card of the national park. In the evening, return to the hotel and rest. |
| 10 | It is planned to move to the Argentine city of El Calafate, located in the center of Patagonia. A walk through the national park where pink flamingos live. In the evening, dinner at the restaurant and preparation for the meeting with the Perito Moreno glacier. |
| 11 | An excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier National Park is planned. It is possible to rent a boat and hike along the glacier using the cat device. In the evening, a trip to the small town of El Chalten is expected, where tourists will be provided with dinner and rest. |
| 12 | A trip to the city of El Chalten, to Mount Fitzroy. Walk to the observation deck, which offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area. Rest at the hotel, walk around the city and overnight in El Calafate. |
| 13 | The way to the top of Cerro Torre, which is located on the border of Chile and Argentina. The mountain consists of 4 massifs, the most beautiful are the needle-shaped peaks, against their background you can take great photos. Overnight in El Chalten. |
| 14 | Return by bus to the city of El Kaafat, then fly to Buenos Aires. Walking around the city, attending a tango master class and a farewell dinner at the restaurant. Those who wish can visit Iguazu Falls and Devil’s Throat the next day before departure. |
Peru, Bolivia, Chile
In South America, an excursion tour of Peru, Bolivia and Chile is designed for 15 days, it is recommended for people aged 18 to 70 years. The cost of the tour is 389,296 rubles, the trip is accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide.
During the route, you will visit the following attractions:
- Machu Picchu and the Atacama Desert;
- lagoons in Bolivia and Chile;
- The Sacred Valley of the Incas, La Paz and Lima;
- Rainbow Mountains and Cusco;
- Santiago de Chile and the Uyuni Salt Marsh.
During a hiking trip, there is pronounced activity, long-term hiking, trekking, surfing, extreme sports.
The price of the tour includes:
- tour guide and accommodation in a guesthouse;
- transfer throughout the route and hotel in Lima;
- La Paz hotel and breakfast;
- bus to the hot springs of Chile and Bolivia;
- transfer to Machu Picchu and car rental;
- entrance tickets to the sights and insurance.
Tours from St. Petersburg
Tours to South America are in demand in all megacities of the country, including the city of St. Petersburg. Tour itineraries are constantly updated and supplemented taking into account the wishes of tourists who have visited South American countries.
Argentina — Brazil
The cost of a tourist trip for 9 days is 235,668 rubles. The trip will take place in cities: from St. Petersburg via Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, Brazil and back to St. Petersburg.
The travel program:
| Day | Description |
| 1 | Flight to Rio de Janeiro, the road to the hotel. Visit the beaches, the oldest factory processing precious and semi-precious stones. Workshops on stone cutting and purchase of finished products. |
| 2 | A visit to the observation deck called Sugar Head, which offers a magnificent view of the city of Rio de Janeiro. A trip to the city center, sightseeing of the main architectural and religious sites. |
| 3 | A trip to the famous statue of Christ the Savior. From the peak called Corcovado there is a magnificent view of the Niteroi Bridge. From here you can see the bay called Guanabara, the Botanical Garden and the Saracan Stadium. |
| 4 | Flight from the city of Rio de Janeiro to the territory where the Iguazu falls are located. Transportation to the hotel and check-in. A trip to the famous waterfall, consisting of 275 huge streams of water falling from a great height into the “Devil’s Throat”. |
| 5 | A meal at the Iguazu hotel and a trip to the Brazilian territory to the Foz do Izuazu waterfalls, which arose after the eruption of a volcano and the displacement of the Earth’s stratum. |
| 6 | After the morning meal, an excursion to the Argentine Waterfalls is planned. Drive to the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguazu River and visit the National Wildlife Refuge. At the end of the tour, the transport takes tourists to the airport for the purpose of flying to the city of Buenos Aires. |
| 7 | A trip to the hotel and a meal. Then an excursion tour through the streets of the city with a group accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide. Walk through the historic district of La Boca and explore San Telmo. Then walk through the central square called Plaza de Mayo, where the largest shopping center is located. Sightseeing of the most important sights in the La Recoletta quarter and the Pink House. Evening dinner accompanied by a Tango Show. |
| 8 | A meal at the hotel and an independent walk around the city. |
| 9 | Meals at the hotel and delivery of tourists to the airport. |
Venezuela and Margarita Island
The price of an excursion trip lasting 12 days is 100,000 rubles, accommodation will be in a 4* hotel. It is planned to rest on a luxurious island called Margarita with departure from St. Petersburg.
The price of the tour includes the price of hotel accommodation, airfare, delivery of tourists to their destination and insurance. An excursion tourist ticket to Venezuela can be purchased at the Eleon Travel company, at St. Petersburg, 5 Preport passage, house 1.
The vacation on the purchased tour of the countries of South America is very interesting and informative. During the trip, in addition to the aesthetic enjoyment of natural attractions, you can get plenty of information about the culture and customs of the peoples living on the territory of the states.
Author: Olga Zhanskaya
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