South America Tours in January 2027

Wow. Geluxe is my new favourite way to travel. I felt extremely well taken care of. Exploring Ecuador with caring and detail oriented guides who had a resounding love for their country was an absolute delight. I had tears in my eyes so many times on this trip after feeling overwhelmed with the beauty that surrounded me. The accommodations were in fabulous areas and always had a little something extra (views, food, staff) that helped me feel comfortable and well taken care of. The food was abundant and delicious, almost always with a reflection of the Ecuadorian cuisine. So many varied and interesting activities. Loved climbing to base camp at Cotopaxi (well, I loved getting to base camp- a worthwhile climb with a lot of elevation to add to the fun). The sheer beauty around every corner of land and sea (manta rays and seahorses in GalA¡pagos were my favorite) helped to rate this trip one of the best trips I have every been on ( maybe even the best). Thank you to all the people of Ecuador for loving their country and land and helping me see a small part of the beauty and kindness that exist in abundance.

UNBELIEVALBE! I'm not used to traveling in such style, and staying in these beautiful hotels. For being the first group to have ever done this tour was an amazing experience and I'm so grateful I got to experience this. Jairo should be commended for all his hard work, patience, passion and knowledge. He was remarkable. If you're looking to travel in style book a G Luxe tour - you won't be disappointed.

Loved every minute of the trip. Saw lots of amazing animals and experienced diverse regions of Costa Rica. The tour guide was very efficient and looked after everyone really well

My 12th trip with Explore and, once again, it was excellent in every respect. The tour leader was outstanding and we had so many experiences that you just wouldn't get if you tried to do this trip independently.

This is a trip of a lifetime - a really comprehensive taste of the best of Ecuador and Galapagos. From high altitude hiking to the phenomenal landscapes, trying local food and extraordinary encounters with unique wildlife. All carefully curated and at a high level of comfort. I would highly recommend this experience.

Arturo was a fantastic leader and guide. Knowledgable, helpful, caring, experienced and amusing. This was my 11th Explore holiday and Arturo is up there with the best guides. The porters and cooks are heroes - we were very happy to tip them generously. The itinerary was perfect, though no one should underestimate the challenge of around ten hours walking on day three. Cusco hotel staff were fine but the layout around a central atrium means the rooms are very noisy. The hotel near Machu Picchu was lovely but the staff were rude, unhelpful and disinterested. Overall I’d fully recommend this trip - but be sure to get into shape beforehand and consider your kit carefully.