Category: South America

Nestled in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Delfin Cruises offers a unique and unforgettable way to explore one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a first-time visitor, a Delfin cruise is the perfect way to immerse yourself in …

The Galapagos Islands are famous for their role in Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. He visited the islands in 1835 and was inspired by the diversity of wildlife and unique species that could only be found there. Today, the Galapagos Islands are a protected natural …

1. Tour of Arequipa city – Explore the ‘White City’ and be delighted by its colonial charm, religious architecture, and dramatic landscape with volcanic peaks. 2. Visit to Santa Catalina Monastery in Arequipa – Dating back to 1579, the monastery was built and enlarged over …

– The Atacama Desert receives less than 1mm of rainfall per year! – Compared to the planet Mars, the Atacama’s landscape and soils are unique. Its appearance is unlike other deserts and several movies and television programs have been filmed in the area! – Thanks …

Discover the authentic Andean market town, Pisac. The central square houses a colourful textile market, with indigenous Andeans coming from other nearby villages to showcase their best handicrafts. They traditionally use Alpaca wool which is coloured with natural dye from plants and seeds, and woven …

Travelling as a family with teenagers can be fraught with uncertainty – where do we choose? What do we do? How do we appeal to their interests? How do we engage them and make it fun as well as educational? How do we actively promote …

Peru Imagine a landscape of sunset hues, rich earthy ochres, green fertile valleys and mountains that inspire graciousness, and you have found the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru. With a history and archaeology so rich that travellers come from all over the world …

In February 1990, Dr Linea Smith, a doctor from USA went to Peru on a vacation. During her stay at a remote Amazon jungle lodge and with the desire to help people, Smith decided to leave behind her successful medical practice in Wisconsin and start …

..Still reminiscing on our last September tour to South America and how much fun everyone had! If you haven’t heard, we are taking another group this year in September and we still have some space available on the tour! If you are thinking of coming …