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Incan ruins and the incandescent Iguassu Falls. Amazonian rain forests and Andean mountain ranges. Patagonian glaciers and Peruvian mysteries. With more than 30 South America itineraries for 2021, Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways are inviting travellers to experience the sights and sounds of Latin America through a range of once in a lifetime experiences.

“As want-to-be travellers are dreaming of taking flight, we’re inviting them on an adventure of a lifetime next year in Central and South America,” said Gai Tyrrell, managing director Australasia of Globus family of brands. “Whether taking a peaceful trail ride through a working Argentine estancia, navigating the terraces and temples in Machu Picchu or cruising through the Galápagos, we can’t wait to deliver the world when the time is right. And, in 2021, we’re offering big experiences in small groups with Small Group Discovery holidays throughout South America.”

With an average of just 20 guests per departure, all 2021 Globus and Cosmos South America holidays are Small Group Discovery tours, promising travellers room to roam with up-close access to fascinating attractions in Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Patagonia.

Magic & Mystery – Peru

Love a good mystery? Peru is the perfect escape to delve into the world’s most intriguing lost and found story. Behind the misty gates of Machu Picchu and high in the Andes, travellers will navigate the cryptic maze of the world’s most famous forgotten city. Other great finds in Peru include encounters with llamas and alpacas; bold, multicultural cuisine in Lima and warm welcomes in Peruvian homes. Sample holidays include:

8-day Peru Splendors (Globus) priced from $3,849*
11-day Mysteries of the Inca Empire (Cosmos) priced from $3,799*

Storybook Endings (& Beginnings) – Patagonia

While most fairy tales conclude with ‘The End,’ that is exactly where this fantastical journey begins. In the vast kingdom of jagged peaks, massive fjords and imposing glaciers stretching across the southernmost tips of Argentina and Chile.

13-day Patagonia: Journey to the End of the World (Globus) priced from $9,049*

Sizzling Splendours – Brazil & Argentina

Want to learn the scintillating samba or tantalising tango? Sip sweet caipirinhas or dry Argentine wines? Sunbathe on famous beaches or soak in the beauty of neoclassical architecture? Travellers are invited to enjoy South America’s sizzling and sultry city scene and breathe-in the culture through cooking classes, tango lessons and horseback riding, then witness the sheer wonderment of thundering Iguassu Falls. Sample holidays include:

15-day South American Odyssey (Globus) priced from $8,340*
12-day Brazil, Argentina & Chile Unveiled (Cosmos) priced from $3,975*

Get Grounded in Nature & Meet Mother Earth – The Galápagos Islands

Consisting of 13 large (and hundreds of small) islands in the Pacific Ocean, off the western coast of South America, the Galápagos Islands are home to some of the world’s most fascinating animal wildlife. Travellers can cruise from island-to-island and encounter species found nowhere else in the world. Sample holiday includes:

8-day Ecuador & Its Galápagos Islands (Avalon Waterways) priced from $8,959*

Cruise through Adventure – Amazon River & Rain Forest. Embark on a journey to one of the world’s vastly unexplored regions, the mighty Amazon. Here, travellers will experience the Amazon wilderness where biodiversity is at its greatest and the rainforest remains untamed. Imagine venturing deep into the Amazon jungle in search of undiscovered wildlife, watching pink dolphins play or visiting native communities. Sample holiday includes:

11-day From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon (Avalon Waterways) priced from $8,001*

Deal Alert

Book a South or Central American holiday early and enjoy 10 per cent OFF Globus itineraries; $75pp OFF Cosmos tours; or up to $700 OFF Avalon river cruises.

Book with Confidence

When the world is ready, Globus family of brands (GFOB) will be ready to deliver the world to travellers – risk-free, hassle-free and worry-free with its new 2021 Peace of Mind Travel Plan. This complimentary plan will be attached to all 2021 bookings, giving travellers the flexibility to move their holiday to any other 2021 or 2022 date, destination, itinerary or brand in the GFOB portfolio. No penalties, no problem – as long as the booking is moved before the final payment date. With the 2021 Peace of Mind Travel Plan, travellers can rest assured the money they’ve invested with GFOB is theirs and their travels will take them where they want to go.

For just $95 per person, GFOB’s SafetyNet Protection gives travellers ultimate flexibility with the opportunity to cancel with no penalties up to 30 days prior to their trip or to amend their holiday up to 24 hours in advance of their tour departure.