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CHILE | SOUTH AMERICA IMPACT JOURNEY | PERU | ECUADOR | ARGENTINA
There’s no better time to explore South America than during the summer months, from mid-December through to end April. Think warm weather and long days, plus a wide range of exciting new experiences, itineraries and offers, across the continent.
Give your guests a summer to remember.
Given the fact that there are still such differing regulations from country to country, we have extended our relaxed trading terms as we continue to learn to live with the effects of COVID. Please view our Trade Portal for more.
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The longer your guests stay at &Beyond Vira Vira, the more they save. Here are our updated Long Stay rates (from 4 or 5 nights, and 6+ nights) for the summer season:
Contact us for more information.
For this summer season, &Beyond Vira Vira guests have access to the faster and more comfortable Bell 505 helicopter. Please note the following flight conditions:
Before booking, please speak to one of our expert travel specialists for more information.
Santiago to Puerto Natales (Southern Patagonia)
For this season, Latam Airlines and Sky Airline are offering flights from Santiago to Puerto Natales in Southern Patagonia (the closest airport from Torres del Paine National Park) from November 2022 until March 2023. There will be approximately five flights per week.
Punta Arenas (Southern Patagonia) to Temuco (Lake District)
Jetsmart will offer one weekly flight from Punta Arenas to Temuco from November 2022 until March 2023.
Chile offers an array of exciting and once-in-a-lifetime experiences that can be added to any journey. From scenic helicopter flights coupled with catch-and-release fishing to white-water rafting in Chile’s magnificent Lake District, your guests will be in awe.
Ideal for parents with teenagers, this unique itinerary is all about reconnecting loved ones while enjoying the adventure of a lifetime, with a key focus on impact and conservation. 2023 rates now available.
Curated to provide your guests with the best deal possible, our wide range of offers allow you to tailormake the ideal South America journey for your guests, well-suited to their travel needs and desires.
Santiago is a bustling city tucked away in a valley surrounded by the Andean foothills. Surprising, energetic, sophisticated and worldly, the city eagerly awaits your guests’ arrival. Take to the skies to explore the cosmopolitan from new heights.
A special trip designed for two, whether that’s to pop a certain question or just relish in each other’s company, this romantic fixed-wing plane flight overlooking the beloved Andes Mountain range offers spectacular sunset views from above ensuring that ‘love’ is the focal point.
Take off over the magnificent Andes Mountain range, flying over Santiago, Lake Rápel and Embalse del Yeso, ending this incredible fixed-wing plane flight with a delicious, locally-inspired lunch and wine tasting, plus a beautiful walk through the picturesque vineyards, at Viña Sutil.
For guests looking to explore the untold waters of Antarctica, look no further. Speak to one of our expert South America travel specialists to book your guests’ next polar adventure. Whether that’s aboard the new ultraluxe vessel Ultramarine or the excellent Magellan Explorer discovering the Falkland Islands, South Georgia or Antarctica itself, there is an itinerary for every traveller.
New polar product alert: ‘Ultramarine’
One of the newest ships in the Antarctic, ‘Ultramarine‘ is designed to go far beyond the familiar in Antarctic wilderness exploration. Offering your guests an once-in-a-lifetime experience, the 128 m (420 ft) vessel seeks to sail the unknown, navigating uncharted waters for an immersive and imaginative polar adventure. With a cruising speed of 16 knots, in open water, look forward to effortlessly traversing oceans others can only dream about.
An immersive 12-day bucket-list itinerary that explores the remote, breathtaking beauty of the Antarctica plus the spectacular natural surrounds of the Lake District in Chile.
Take a look at some of the new experiences we’ve added for you and your guests to enjoy.
Immerse yourself in our transformative journey, which traces how &BEYOND exported its 30-year impact model of conservation-led responsible travel from Africa to South America.
A truly enchanting destination for every traveller, summertime in Peru is particularly outstanding, rewarding explorers with fewer crowds and better rates in addition to the already remarkable happenings on display.
Whether it’s visiting a museum, wandering around a local village, or hiking to one of the hidden Inca ruins, travellers are surrounded by the strong presence of history and its cultural influences. Home to the iconic Incan remnants of Machu Picchu, Cusco and the glorious Sacred Valley, as well as the mystical Nazca Lines, the country is a veritable “nirvana” for cultural and history enthusiasts.
It’s said that Peru has one of the best, must-try, cuisines in America. Home to not only a variety of ethnic mixes but also a dramatic climatic diversity, this electric mix of cultures and climates differ from city to city, creating a varied cuisine across the country, not to be missed. Dishes like Lomo Saltado, Ceviche Mixto, Empanadas, Tiradito, Butifarra, and Chicharrón are only a few of the must-try dishes in Peru.
Outdoor fanatics are equally spoilt for choice with fantastic explorations country-wide. From the emerald jungles of the Amazon to the world’s second deepest canyon, Colca, Lake Titicaca unmissable highlights, the famous Inca Trail, the sheer magnitude of Machu Picchu, and so much more, explorers are continually mesmerised by Peru’s greatness and all that the country offers.
One of the most diverse and varied landscapes in the world, Peru boasts a remarkable 28 different climates. Expect to see snow hiking along the Andes mountain tops, while not too far away, the vast sand dunes near Huacachina’s oasis are ready for sandboarding. Spot penguins playfully swimming just off the southern coastline’s Ballestas Islands or peacefully row down the Amazonian jungle rivers.
Become captivated by the heart and soul of Peru on this 8-day itinerary that explores Lima, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu and Cusco. Make sure to view our updated itinerary with low season rates.
A true showcase of the country’s exquisite seasonal and locally-grown produce, Quito’s URKO restaurant seeks to provide guests with a memorable culinary journey that revels in the very best of Ecuador’s unimaginable cultural and biodiversity. Changing their menu every three months, in celebration of ancestral cycles, URKO constantly seeks to find new and exciting products, techniques and stories to share.
Honouring Ecuador’s rare and unmatched individuality, URKO allows for a truly intimate and authentic experience, one that cannot be missed when visiting the country’s capital. Ensure your guests enjoy a meal, or two, here on their travels.
Embracing our ever-changing reality, ‘Eolia Hotel’ invites the new kind of traveller, offering a well-appointed and connected space ideal for remote workers and world-explorers. We look forward to its opening come 2023.
What we love about Eolia
A tropical hideaway, blending seamlessly into its natural surrounds, the picturesque Minga Lodge is ideally located on the edge of the Napo River, set in the heart of the Amazon. Minga Lodge boasts an assortment of ecologically designed cabins, ideal for couples and families alike.
Bean to Bar
Walk through an Agricultural Learning Center, which trains local farmers in sustainable agricultural practices, seeing and tasting some of the region’s most exquisite delicacies. To top it off, explore the chocolate laboratory to learn the art of chocolate making.
Professional Coffee Tasting
For coffee lovers, there is nothing better than a freshly grinded cup of Joe. Learn from the coffee experts, unpacking the large varieties of coffee beans grown in the area as well as tasting the different flavours.
In a rare and monumental event following the heavy rainfalls in the Brazilian state of Paraná, the Iguazú Falls registered a surplus of water flow of almost ten times higher than usual, reaching a record amount of 16,500 m3 per second. Now, a little over a month since the flooding, the Iguazú River is still unstable, with the river’s water flow varying from day-to-day, hindering any recovery work needed to take place to fix and secure the retractable visitors footbridges.
As a result, the Devil’s Throat Circuit will remain closed for approximately three months. The upper circuit is operating as per normal while the lower circuit is partially closed due to maintenance.
Idyllically located in the Misionera Jungle, in the exclusive Puerto Bemberg Natural Reserve and on the banks of the Paraná River, ‘Pristine Iguazú Luxury Camp’ looks forward to welcoming your guests come 2023. Offering an unparalleled experience that combines adventure, relaxation and comfort, set in the depths of the jungle, discover Iguazú Falls from a whole new perspective.
“What a year it has been, and how privileged we are to have had your continual support. Thank you.
At &Beyond South America, we have worked tirelessly to create unique and special moments that we know your guests will treasure forever. From family adventures in the Peruvian or Ecuadorian Amazon to interacting with indigenous communities, exploring uncharted Antarctic waters, and re-wilding some of Argentina and Chile’s most pristine areas and endangered wildlife – these experiences have ensured your guests have travelled beyond.
As we wave goodbye to 2022, we invite you to rediscover some of the incredible journeys available to your guests, waiting to be enjoyed and explored. Here’s to 2023, and even more impactful and conscious travels together.”
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