Conservation-led luxury travel company andBeyond has announced an extension of its South America portfolio with the launch of an expedition yacht in the Galapagos Islands. Named the andBeyond Galapagos Explorer, the 38-metre (124-foot) yacht will operate on two seven-night routes in the east and west of the famed Galapagos Islands. Boasting just fo...

Gift of Go is offering An Exploration of the Highlands of Brazil expedition itinerary in May 2024. Set in Brazil's Serra do Espinhaço, the trip will be an immersive two week 200-km journey into one of the most 'under-visited places on the planet'. During the trip, eight travellers and 10 expedition crew members will trek, horseride, boat, bike, bus...

The route connecting the desert community of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile to the stunning Uyuni salt flat in southwest Bolivia has been travelled since nomadic times. Previously used by native Andeans seeking food and raw materials, Explora now offers travellers the chance to experience the immersive Travesía Atacama-Uyuni. These are noma...

Chile has designated a new national park 60 km from the capital of Santiago de Chile. The Glaciares de Santiago National Park has been established to protect 368 glaciers that provide water to a significant part of the region's ecosystem. Taking in 75,114 hectares, the new National Park is found in the upper reaches of the Olivares and Colorado riv...

Ecuador is a small South American country straddling the equator. Despite its modest size, Ecuador is among the most megadiverse countries on Earth and the most biodiverse destination per square kilometre. Its diverse landscape encompasses Amazon jungle, Andean highlands and the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands. With its location crossed by the equa...

The Central American country of Bolivia spans the Andes Mountains, Atacama Desert and Amazon Basin rainforest. At more than 3,500m, its capital, La Paz, sits on the Andes' Altiplano plateau with snow-capped Mt. Illimani in the background. Nearby is Lake Titicaca, the continent's largest lake, straddling the border with Peru. As such, Bolivia offers...