Experts in South American Travel
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Amigos Travel started with Lew Pulbrook, who spent several years of the mid 70’s in Europe, North Africa, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, India and Nepal as an overland driver/guide of tour buses full of young adventurers. Lew headed for the shores of South America in January 1979 and became one of the original overland pioneers of the region.
Some of our must see destinations and personal favorites!
At 2,430m above sea level, Machu Picchu will guarantee to take your breath away. It is known as the most spectacular archaeological site on the continent and is a must see when visiting South America!
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Tick the mighty Iguazu Falls off your bucket list! Where Argentina & Brazil collide, making up the largest waterfall system in the world.
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A trip to the Amazon is like no other. Covering 40% of South America, the smells, sounds & sights of the jungle are bound to leave you feeling invigorated!
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As one of the most active volcanic areas on earth, the Galapagos Islands locate almost 1,000km off the coast of Ecuador. Known for it's vast number of endemic species, it is a remarkable destination!
→No matter your destination, Amigos Travel have a wide selection of travel arrangements, ranging from superior-class, fully-escorted small group tours to semi-independent private itineraries, tailor-made to take in all the sights you desire within the time-frame and budget you specify.
Tell us when you can go, how long you can be away for, and what your passions are and we will customise your holiday to tick every box.
Our tour itineraries both individual and group are designed to work well. We take into account adequate time required in each place, the common effects of altitude and local weather conditions.
Amigos Travel CEO, Alecia McLachlan headed for the shores of South America in 2001 and fell in love with the vibrant tapestry of the region. We have been organising travel to Latin America for over 20 years. Experience you can count on!
We have our own local guides in each destination and these guides are not only good and trusted friends of ours, but are also experts in their own fields such as the archaeology, history, politics, nature and gastronomy of their Country.
Below are some upcoming Escorted Tours!
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Take a read of what some of our clients have had to say about their experience with traveling with Amigos Travel.
“We wanted to share our recent holiday travelling to South America with others that may be considering the trip and thank you for the most amazing lifetime experience.
Always wannabe travelers we never had the time to plan holidays and got to an age where we never thought traveling to somewhere like South America would be on our itinerary. How wrong we were! After hearing about Lew’s experiences of 20 years in South America we were eager to join the Amigos Travel Tour 2018 but most of all have Lew as our guide. And what a tour it was and what a guide you were Lew. Actually more than a guide, a guardian angel, in a continent where we did not know neither north from south nor the language. Right from the get go you all helped us plan what we needed for the trip from travel insurance for 70+ year olds to visa and vaccinations. Every inquiry, and there were plenty, was answered in a timely manner with none of our “stupid” questions too stupid for you to answer!
Highlights of our trip – ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING! The group of 17 people from all over Australia were great. Traveling with strangers for 28 days with no disagreements was a massive achievement which was only possible because Lew kept us engaged with a range of activities for all interests. The flights with LATAM were excellent considering we are both of an age where economy seats can be challenging for 17 hours. When not trekking in the jungle we were watching Brazilian dancing, eating empanadas, riding cable cars and sleeping in accommodation that Meghan and Harry would have appreciated. The Iguassu Falls in Argentina and Brazil took our breath away. Lew had surprises for us all throughout the tour and the one for this day was rafting under The Falls – indescribable.
Adios South America – more than just a holiday, more than just an experience, more than words can describe. We could talk about this trip for forever and probably will. Massive thank you to Lew, our guide, his wife Kristy for allowing him to share his expertise with us and Bridget a wonderful young lady. “
“Thanks so much for the most amazing trip, John and I loved it all especially beautiful Peru. Lew your attention to detail, amazing hotels and choice of wonderful guides will remain with me forever. Looking at my photos I realise how lucky we have been to share this experience with such lovely people.”
“The itinerary promised a trip loaded with fabulous experiences and adventures. All of these were realised more than satisfactorily and almost exactly to script. Lew’s generosity in providing extra ‘surprises’, however, added even more to the excellence of this stunning holiday. Everyone was so appreciative of these truly amazing ‘hidden extras’ and Lew’s face, upon revealing them showed just how chuffed he is to make us, his guests, even happier. His aim was to provide us with the best South American tour possible and this aim was without doubt realised in spectacular fashion!
Regarding hotels, the standard of each one was very high but what was even more impressive was the position of each in its town or city – right in the heart of everything! This made shopping and free time choices so simple to navigate. Lew was always ready and willing to make interesting suggestions for things to do in our free time. These times were allocated perfectly too – generally coming after busy periods when a little down time would be appreciated. The small number of free periods was ideal as we were all there to experience and learn about the culture, lifestyle and history of a new continent and this is definitely best achieved through the vast knowledge of Lew and his carefully selected specialist guides.
Lew knows the ins and outs of every aspect of his tours and constantly shows he values quality. Lew led by example when it was called for – he was the first to cover himself with that velvety Amazonian mud! His vast experience in South American touring has plied him with countless anecdotes – some informative, others hilarious, all enjoyed by the whole group. “
“We have to say that that trip is still the best we have done and is an absolute highlight of all our travels. We are still in contact with some of the lovely co-travellers we met on that tour, and the strains of El Condor Pasa always evoke wonderful memories of it all. We thank you for “making it happen”.
“This is fantastic tour for people who dont like tours. We saw the major highlights of South America and we had meals in grand homes, lunches on the lawn under pergolas. We literally went off the beaten track on more than one occasion and we all lived to tell the tale with big smiles on our faces. Having spent a month in South America with Amigos Travel, we couldn’t have imagined doing this on our own. Lew’s understanding of the language, culture and geography made the trip completely stress free in every way. The itinerary doesn’t tell you the whole story. There are so many surprises that unfold throughout the trip that add to the wonder of South America.”
“We really loved this South American trip. An adventure which delivered so much more than expected. Lew’s expertise and passion are truly unique. His understanding and knowledge of the people, their culture and country made this a truly memorable experience. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The hotels were comfortable and clean and well located. I would recommend Amigos Travel to anyone who wanted to experience the excitement and beauty of South America. The little surprises sent the trip to the next level. Thank you Kristy and the office staff for your work behind the scenes.”
“Exceptional value, great organization, excellent itinerary. A brilliant trip I would recommend to anyone. Great accommodation and food. Lew’s knowledge of South America is a real feature of this trip. Wow! and Amazing! were words we used frequently throughout the trip. Thank you to Lew and Kristy for such careful planning and preparation, and providing us with a happy, memorable and outstanding trip.”
“Thank you for the amazing month we shared with such a great group of people. We were amazed by the quality of hotels, food & tours. Everything we did worked like clockwork. It was a pleasure to travel with a tour guide & friend so passionate about South America.”
“We wanted to share our recent holiday travelling to South America with others that may be considering the trip and thank you for the most amazing lifetime experience.
Always wannabe travelers we never had the time to plan holidays and got to an age where we never thought traveling to somewhere like South America would be on our itinerary. How wrong we were! After hearing about Lew’s experiences of 20 years in South America we were eager to join the Amigos Travel Tour 2018 but most of all have Lew as our guide. And what a tour it was and what a guide you were Lew. Actually more than a guide, a guardian angel, in a continent where we did not know neither north from south nor the language. Right from the get go you all helped us plan what we needed for the trip from travel insurance for 70+ year olds to visa and vaccinations. Every inquiry, and there were plenty, was answered in a timely manner with none of our “stupid” questions too stupid for you to answer!
Highlights of our trip – ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING! The group of 17 people from all over Australia were great. Traveling with strangers for 28 days with no disagreements was a massive achievement which was only possible because Lew kept us engaged with a range of activities for all interests. The flights with LATAM were excellent considering we are both of an age where economy seats can be challenging for 17 hours. When not trekking in the jungle we were watching Brazilian dancing, eating empanadas, riding cable cars and sleeping in accommodation that Meghan and Harry would have appreciated. The Iguassu Falls in Argentina and Brazil took our breath away. Lew had surprises for us all throughout the tour and the one for this day was rafting under The Falls – indescribable.
Adios South America – more than just a holiday, more than just an experience, more than words can describe. We could talk about this trip for forever and probably will. Massive thank you to Lew, our guide, his wife Kristy for allowing him to share his expertise with us and Bridget a wonderful young lady. “
“Thanks so much for the most amazing trip, John and I loved it all especially beautiful Peru. Lew your attention to detail, amazing hotels and choice of wonderful guides will remain with me forever. Looking at my photos I realise how lucky we have been to share this experience with such lovely people.”
“The itinerary promised a trip loaded with fabulous experiences and adventures. All of these were realised more than satisfactorily and almost exactly to script. Lew’s generosity in providing extra ‘surprises’, however, added even more to the excellence of this stunning holiday. Everyone was so appreciative of these truly amazing ‘hidden extras’ and Lew’s face, upon revealing them showed just how chuffed he is to make us, his guests, even happier. His aim was to provide us with the best South American tour possible and this aim was without doubt realised in spectacular fashion!
Regarding hotels, the standard of each one was very high but what was even more impressive was the position of each in its town or city – right in the heart of everything! This made shopping and free time choices so simple to navigate. Lew was always ready and willing to make interesting suggestions for things to do in our free time. These times were allocated perfectly too – generally coming after busy periods when a little down time would be appreciated. The small number of free periods was ideal as we were all there to experience and learn about the culture, lifestyle and history of a new continent and this is definitely best achieved through the vast knowledge of Lew and his carefully selected specialist guides.
Lew knows the ins and outs of every aspect of his tours and constantly shows he values quality. Lew led by example when it was called for – he was the first to cover himself with that velvety Amazonian mud! His vast experience in South American touring has plied him with countless anecdotes – some informative, others hilarious, all enjoyed by the whole group. “
“We have to say that that trip is still the best we have done and is an absolute highlight of all our travels. We are still in contact with some of the lovely co-travellers we met on that tour, and the strains of El Condor Pasa always evoke wonderful memories of it all. We thank you for “making it happen”.
“This is fantastic tour for people who dont like tours. We saw the major highlights of South America and we had meals in grand homes, lunches on the lawn under pergolas. We literally went off the beaten track on more than one occasion and we all lived to tell the tale with big smiles on our faces. Having spent a month in South America with Amigos Travel, we couldn’t have imagined doing this on our own. Lew’s understanding of the language, culture and geography made the trip completely stress free in every way. The itinerary doesn’t tell you the whole story. There are so many surprises that unfold throughout the trip that add to the wonder of South America.”
“We really loved this South American trip. An adventure which delivered so much more than expected. Lew’s expertise and passion are truly unique. His understanding and knowledge of the people, their culture and country made this a truly memorable experience. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The hotels were comfortable and clean and well located. I would recommend Amigos Travel to anyone who wanted to experience the excitement and beauty of South America. The little surprises sent the trip to the next level. Thank you Kristy and the office staff for your work behind the scenes.”
“Exceptional value, great organization, excellent itinerary. A brilliant trip I would recommend to anyone. Great accommodation and food. Lew’s knowledge of South America is a real feature of this trip. Wow! and Amazing! were words we used frequently throughout the trip. Thank you to Lew and Kristy for such careful planning and preparation, and providing us with a happy, memorable and outstanding trip.”
“Thank you for the amazing month we shared with such a great group of people. We were amazed by the quality of hotels, food & tours. Everything we did worked like clockwork. It was a pleasure to travel with a tour guide & friend so passionate about South America.”
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