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Whether you select a Private Tour, fully customised to your interests, or a Small Group Tour, sharing experiences with like-minded travelers, we craft unforgettable South America adventures just for you.
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EXCELLENT Based on 30 reviews Posted on Google Sean De FreitasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are currently on a 6 week holiday trip booked through Nico Samuel of South America and Antarctica Tours in Sydney. The first part of the trip took us on a 3 week SilverSea Expedition cruise to The Falkland Islands, South Georgia and The Antarctic Peninsula. The remaining 3 weeks were to Peru - Amazon Jungle, Lima, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, where we currently are, then on to Quito and Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, before returning home to Australia. A mammoth trip which Nico and his team booked entirely for us, including all international and domestic flights. Logistically, this would have been a massive organisational achievement with so many individual locations and modes of transport. In relation to the Antarctica component of the trip, SilverSea are absolutely amazing, and we had such a brilliant experience with them. We saw so much incredible scenery and wildlife, I would say it is hands down the best adventure trip we've ever done. And Nico got us an amazing price for the trip, for a Vista Suite (Oceanview), which SilverSea kindly upgraded us to a Deluxe Verandah Balcony cabin for no extra charge! Very happy with that. Following this amazing journey, our expectations of seeing South America were quite low, compared to the spectacule of Antarctica. However, we have been really surprised, I have to say. Firstly, how safe it's been in Peru, for example. Prior to leaving Australia, we had heard all the travel warnings and I expressed my concerns with Nico, who after reassuring me where we were going would be safe, he even put me in contact with another client of his who had recently returned. This person was great and found it really safe. Well, here on the ground, we've felt totally safe thankfully, due partly to the locations we visited but even more so, the excellent local guides Nico had arranged to show us all the marvellous sights South America. You see, we weren't part of a large, organised tour group. Nico curated this holiday just for my wife and I, yet at each airport he had someone waiting to collect us and transfer us to our hotel. Each day he arranged a city or cultural tour with our very own tour guide. On occasions we had other travellers in a slightly larger group, but overall, this was a holiday designed just for the two of us. What has blown us both away with the South America component of the trip has been the incredible cultural diversity of the place. Nico's guides have provided such incredible insights into the history, people, especially The Incas and The Spanish Conquistadors, the food, the political situation etc. We've learned more about this country than on any other trip we've done to other parts of the world which mainly focus on the destination, rather than all the back stories about where you are visiting. Plus, not being a group tour has really given us such a special holiday together. We feel quite spoiled. Finally, the quality of hotels Nico booked for us has been excellent, and certainly at least 4 - 5 star standards. Yet for all this, we found South America Tours pricing to be quite reasonable, and certainly not insanely out of reach. Nico and all of his team in Sydney were great to deal with. Friendly, helpful and willing to listen to our requests and concerns. As a result, we have already booked another SilverSea cruise through him and definitely look forward to a long association with him and his company. I cannot recommend South America and Antarctica Tours highly enough!Posted on Google Hollie McCannTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My clients were absolutely thrilled with the entire trip SAT put together for them, they only had very wonderful words to say and couldn’t thank us/SAT. Everything ran perfectly to plan and the guides and drivers made it so easy for the clients to relax and not have to worry about anything. Could not more highly recommend SAT for thier wonderful workPosted on Google Mark DiamondTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nico - my trip to your home continent and the itinerary you created for me was perfect. I had 6 weeks of absolute joy. From below the antarctic circle through to salvador, Chilean fjords, rio, the Andes, BA, iguazu, Valparaiso, Mendoza, Santiago. I want to go back!Posted on Google Anthony LeeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben from Antarctic cruise is very helpful and I am extremely satisfied and recommended.Posted on Google Pete CookTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We would like to say a big "Thank You" to you and everyone involved in putting our trip to South America together for us. As we had never organised a trip Online before we were a little nervous as to how it would all come together but from Day 1 to the end of our trip (Day 37), it was so well planned and everyone who met us at any point of our trip was so welcoming and helpful and never late! Our Guides were very knowledgeable and any queries or worries we had were soon taken care of. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the sights of South America with their help, especially with language barriers and help getting through to the Galapagos Islands. The Travel Key on our phones with all the relevant documents and information was invaluable and very welcome! Thank you so much! Kind Regards Peter & KerrynPosted on Google Lou LouTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such an amazing time on our big adventure to South America. Everything worked perfectly with South America Tours and we would go as far to say we thoroughly enjoyed every single minute. The guides were all so accommodating and helpful going above and beyond whenever there was something extra we needed help with. We have found that friends and family are asking us what was the trip highlight and honestly we couldn’t say there was one particular highlight because to travel to a country that is so different to our own is in itself a highlight. If pressed we would both say without a doubt the Galapagos followed very very closely by the 4 day Inca trail trek in to Machu Pichu and Waynapichu and being able to immerse ourselves in the Amazon. The animals we saw, our expert guides who taught us about the historical events and culture of the Incas and all about the ecology of those places was absolutely brilliant and mind blowing. We cant thank South America Tours enough for all their expertise & professionalism for going above and beyond for an amazing trip that was 2 years in the planning.Posted on Google Peter DelaneyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having just returned from our journey on Friday I am emailing to say thank you for the fantastic job you have done allowing us to enjoy an amazing trip. Everything happened exactly the way outlined in the itinerary planned for us. We were able to enjoy the wonders of South America supported by outstanding guides and support teams who were there, right on time, every step of the way. All accommodation booked for us was also of a very high standard. The success of our holiday could not have been possible without your very diligent planning. Thanks so much for everything you did for Leanne and I so we could enjoy many of the highlights of South America. We had a ball and will have no hesitation recommending South America Tours to all of our family and friends.Posted on Google Michelle HargreavesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hola! We contacted South America Tours (SAT) in 2022 and in May 2024 we achieved a lifetime wish. With SAT we had an awesome time seeing the many fantastic, fabulous aspects of the Galapagos Islands and Rapa Nui. SAT listened to what we wanted to experience, the time we had, our past adventures and the budget we had. The itinerary that was arranged ensured our flights, guides, accommodation all went smoothly. Communication via telephone and email was always answered. The Travel Key app was great. We thank SAT and the wonderful people we encountered in South America to ensure we were safe, made to feel important and that our needs were met. Gracis.Posted on Google Suzanne HalasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. lovely trip, everything went smoothly, even at 2am in the mornng, no connections missed, no luggage lost, great hotels. such an easy way to see a big continent. thank you south american tours
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