& snow capped peaks, high altitude desert and jungle terrain. Oh, to see so much variation on one continent delighted my travel companions and I.
Individualised Travel
Travel to South America has undergone a polished and elegant transformation. The luxury traveller today is exceptionally well taken care of thanks to a new wave of progress and the establishment of some uniquely beautiful hotels in the continents most breathtaking locations. A&K South America seamlessly ties together elements of your holiday with a background operation of five local offices, a personally appointed ‘Guardian Angel’ and the most highly educated group of guides.
From dramatic locations such as Patagonia and Easter Island, cruising the Galapagos, fly fishing with Nomads of the Seas or exploring the high altitude icon Machu Picchu there are attractions aplenty and A&K enables unique Insider Access experiences taking you closer to the style and sophistication of life in Buenos Aires, the culture of Peru, the extreme landscapes of Chile and the jungles of Brazil.
When to Go
Like the continent itself, weather patterns throughout South America vary dramatically. Peru and Ecuador are year-round destinations with rains Dec-Mar. The Galapagos Islands are predominantly warm and dry. In the south, Argentina and Chile also are year-round destinations with warm-hot summers (Jan-Mar) especially in the north and cold winters, particularly at higher altitudes. Brazil is best visited Mar-Nov. In summer Rio is hot and humid.
Ecuador | Sail the Enchanted Isles
Peru | Classic Peru
Peru | Glimpse of Peru
The Amazon | The Amazon Portfolio
Brazil | Best of Brazil
Argentina | Argentina & the Far South
Argentina | Iguazu Extension
Argentina | Journey to Argentinas North
Chile | Inside Chile
Chile | Atacama Extension
Chile | Easter Island Extension
Chile | Wine Country Extension
A&K guides are the best in the business. Each has extensive knowledge and a singular ability to bring local attractions to life. These individuals are multilingual and well travelled, each possessing fascinating insight into the diverse attractions and cultural interactions present throughout the continent.
In Buenos Aires, meet Ariana Kaplun one of A&K’s leading representatives. Ariana studied film production and communication at university but since childhood has held a fascination for travel. This has resulted in numerous trips within South America and abroad. In her spare time she enjoys reading and yoga and is an accomplished tango dancer.
Meet the grandson of Martin Chambi, renowned artist and the first indigenous photographer in the Americas. Enjoy his vast archival collection of some 30,000 negatives and prints. Martin is most famous as the first to professionally take pictures of Machu Picchu soon after its discovery in 1911 by Hiram Bingham.
