The Target Travel team recently attended a South America promotion event out on by our partners at Viva Expeditions/Chimu Adventures. Viva/Chimu are the Latin America and Antarctica specialists. They have longstanding relationships with operators on the ground so know how to get you the trip you want, without the hassle traveling in these areas can create.
It was great meeting some of the vendors Viva/Chimu works with, and learning about the experiences they have on offer.
My personal highlight? I loved learning about the treks that The Mountain Lodges of Peru offer. They are feet-on-the-ground walking tours which take you through the villages all the way to Machu Picchu. It's the full experience of the region.
Check out this video of their Lares Adventure:
I enjoyed the Latin Trails presentation. South America tours have been designed by Latin Trails for more than 20 years to give you the opportunity to listen, see, feel, smell, and taste South America as a destination. Galapagos yachts and Amazon expedition travel ships. Inca trail hikes to Machu Picchu. Eco lodges in a rainforest.
RUTAS showcased an Amazon adventure on the Delfin I or Delfin II. These luxury cruises navigate their way through the PacayaSamiria National Reserve, and you will get to experience and discover the Amazonian Rainforest in its pristine, untouched state.
We learned about The Singular - Patagonia. An astonishing hotel. and the Australis Patagonia Cruises. Guests are taken ashore daily on board Zodiacs and are accompanied by expert naturalist guides. As well as the spectacular landscapes, Australis itineraries showcase the regional flora and fauna including elephant seals, cormorants, Magellan penguins and dolphins. Our partners at MOH Collection have a number of properties that they market here in New Zealand. A guaranteed luxury vacation.
If you want a very different experience perhaps booking a volunteer tour that not only showcases South America, but supports the work in the orphanages run by NPH would be perfect. A percentage of your package cost goes directly to the work and you get to spend time in the orphanage with the kids you're supporting. For more information visit them at this link.
Check out all the offerings available to you at Viva or Chimu and contact us at Target Travel for brochures and your dream holiday package.