South America Tours

“Beaches & Beyond“ COMFORT 8 days / 7 nights

“CUBA DELUXE“ 08 days / 07 nights

A roundtrip to the most important highlights of Havana, West- and Central Cuba. Experience the “nostalgic” Cuba and discover the “new” Cuba, a country that is changing with its multifaceted music and culture and its unexpected culinary secrets... Feel the pulse and the unique flair of Havana with its 1950s classic cars, Hemingway and Tropicana. The world-famous tobacco landscape of Pinar del Rio, Che Guevara in Santa Clara and the colonial charm of Trinidad – UNESCO World Heritage. During the tour you will stay in both, comfortable and also more basic, but authentic hotels or casas particulares, some of them surrounded by beautiful nature.

West-, Central- and East-Cuba as well as interesting insiders' tips off the beaten tracks. Explore the "Nostalgic Cuba" enjoying a good cigar accompanied by a noble glass of rum and the "New Cuba", more exciting than ever, a country undergoing change with its diverse culture and its unexpected culinary secrets... Feel the beat and experience of the unique flair of Havana with its vintage cars, Hemingway, Tropicana, art, music, and architecture. Discover the world-renowned scenery of the tobacco region of Pinar del Río, Che Guevara in Santa Clara, the by tourism almost untouched city Sagua de la Grande - a hidden treasure - and the colonial charm of Trinidad. On the way, you spend the nights both comfortable as well as in simple, rustic style accommodations or surrounded by nature and beaches.

A varied and interesting journey to the most important Highlights of West-, Central- and East Cuba including some insiders’ tips “off the beaten track”. Enjoy the “nostalgic” Cuba while smoking a nice cigar with a glass of good aged rum and experience the “new” Cuba, now more exciting than ever, a country that is changing, with its multifaceted culture and its unexpected culinary secrets... Feel the pulse and the unique flair of Havana with American classic cars, Hemingway and Tropicana, arts, music, and architecture. The world-famous tobacco landscape of Pinar del Rio, Che Guevara in Santa Clara, the town of Sagua de la Grande – a hidden gem still nearly untouched by tourism …and the colonial charm of Trinidad, UNESCO world heritage. Discover the mazy lanes and hidden squares of Camaguey, Santiago de Cuba – cradle of the Cuban “Son”… and relax at the beautiful beaches of the island Cayo Guillermo. During the tour you will stay in both, comfortable and also more basic, but authentic hotels or Casas particulares, some of them surrounded by beautiful nature.

A roundtrip visiting the most important highlights of East-, Central- and West-Cuba as well as interesting insiders' tips off the beaten tracks. The journey begins with a relaxing beach day on the beautiful Guardalavaca beaches to get used to the climate. Discover the real Caribbean Baracoa with its impressing nature, Santiago de Cuba – city of the revolution and cradle of the Cuban Son and the labyrinth-like streets of Camagüey. On the way you spend the nights both comfortable as well as in simple, rustic-style accommodations or surrounded by nature and beaches. Feel the pulse and the unique flair of Havana with classic cars, Hemingway and Tropicana, art, music and architecture. Explore the "Nostalgic Cuba" enjoying a good cigar accompanied by a noble glass of rum and the "New Cuba", more exciting than ever, a country undergoing change with its diverse culture and its unexpected culinary secrets...

Cuba uncovered Comfort 08 days / 07 nights

In this 8-day journey to Argentina, you’ll travel from the steamy jungles of Iguazú to the cool glaciers of Patagonia. Argentina’s dramatic landscapes and rich culture will make it easy to fall in love with South America.

Riviera Maya Tour

1 Transfer in QuitoTransfer from the airport to the Grand Mercure Alameda Hotel. (-/­-/-­) 2 Middle of the World – PapallactaIn the morning drive to the middle of the world, including a visit to the museum. Then he goes to the Andean highlands. At an altitude of 3,300 meters are the wonderful Papallacta hot springs in a bizarre environment. In good weather, you can see the snow-capped Antisana (5,753 m). In the afternoon you can enjoy the comfortable spa of the thermal hotel or take a walk through the mystical landscape along the wild and romantic mountain stream Papallacta River. Night at Termas de Papallacta Resort & Spa hotel. (B/-­/-­) 3 Cayambe Coca Natural ReserveToday you will discover the Cayambe Coca natural reserve. The trail passes through lush highland vegetation, passing by some picturesque lakes. We take an impressive panoramic walk through the Cayambe Coca natural reserve. The starting point is at about 4,300 m altitude and the destination at about 3,600 m. Walking time around 4 hours. At night we finish the day in the comfortable spa of the Hotel Termas Papallacta Resort & Spa. (B/-/­-) 4 Otavalo Market and Cuicocha LagoonToday you will visit the famous South America's most important craft market in Otavalo. Saturday is a big market day here! Then you will visit Cuicocha Crater Lake (also called Guinea Pig Lagoon). You can take a hike along the crater lake and, if you want, you can also take a boat tour. If you have time, you can make a detour to the Cochasquí Pyramids on the way back to Quito. Accommodation at the Mercure Alameda Hotel.(B/-/­-) 5 Quito Historic Center, Cable Car and Rucu PichinchaIn the morning visit to the historic center of Quito. The capital of Ecuador is located 2,850 meters above sea level at the foot of the Pichincha volcano, embedded in a green Andean valley. Quito, one of the oldest cities in South America, is also one of the few cities that was able to preserve numerous monuments and artistic treasures from the Spanish colonial era. The old town was listed as a world monument by UNESCO in 1978. Then you take the world's highest cable car, the Teleférico, to the foothills of the local mountain Rucu Pichincha (4,698 m). The cable car reaches a height of 3,900 m, from here, in good weather, we can enjoy a fantastic view of the city and the snow-capped volcanoes of Cotopaxi, Antisana and Cayambe. Our walk takes us to Rucu Pichincha (4,690 m). The cable car will take you back to the valley. Accommodation again at the Mercure Alameda Hotel. (B/-/­-) 6 Cotopaxi National ParkIn the morning you will go to Cotopaxi, on the Limpiopungo plateau (3,830 m) you will acclimatize and take a short walk through the area to learn about the diverse high Andean flora and observe birds. By car we will reach an altitude of 4,500 m, from here we will walk to the José Ribas refuge (4,800 m) and the nearby glacier. Then we will descend along the flanks of the volcano. On this walk we will get to know the diverse flora of the high Andes. Accommodation at Chilcabamba Lodge. (B/-/-) 7 Pastaza Canyon – Baños – PatateAfter the extreme highs of the last few days, today we head to the tropics. In the morning we head through the Pastaza Canyon with its spectacular falls and numerous waterfalls. This innovative valley is also known as the gateway to the Amazon rainforest. In this beautiful valley we take a peaceful walk and also visit the roaring waterfall "Pailón del Diablo". In the afternoon we visit the small and lively town of Baños, which is located at the foot of the active volcano Tungurahua (5,016 m). In the afternoon you will arrive at Hacienda Leito in a beautiful green mountain landscape near Patate. From here you have a beautiful view of the active volcano Tungurahua. (B/-/D) 8 Guamote Market – RiobambaIn the morning we visit the famous Guamote market, one of the most beautiful, original and colorful markets in the Ecuadorian Andes. In the afternoon we drive through beautiful cultural landscapes to Riobamba, at the foot of the Chimborazo volcano. You will spend the night at the beautiful Hacienda Abraspungo. (B/-/-) 9 Chimborazo Fauna Production ReserveToday we go to Chimborazo National Park, the highest volcano in the country (6,310 m). In Arenal, a desert landscape, you can see vicuñas. With the vehicle you reach a height of 4800 m, from there you walk to the Edward Whymper refuge at 5000 m. Return to Hacienda Abraspungo for your accommodation. (B/-/-) 10 On the Inca trail to IngapircaToday we have to start early (around 6 a.m.). After a three-hour drive we arrived at the mountain lake Laguna Culebrilla, starting point for our 5-6 hour hike, partly along an ancient Inca trail, to Ecuador's most important Inca fortress, Ingapirca. The path leads mainly downhill: highest point approximately 4,000 m, destination at 3,200 m. On the way we passed through small mountain towns with a predominantly indigenous population. We spent the night at the rustic Posada Ingapirca. (B/-/­-) 11 Cuenca and surroundingsToday we arrive in the beautiful colonial city of Cuenca, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. A leisurely city tour awaits you. We will visit the famous toquilla straw hats and learn about their production process. Then you can visit the surrounding towns such as Gualaceo, Sigsig or Chordeleg. Accommodation at the Santa Lucía Hotel. (B/­-/-­) 12 Cajas National ParkWe leave for the famous Cajas National Park. Our approximately four-hour hike begins at about 4,100 m. The path passes several mountain lakes. Finally we walked along an ancient Inca trail.There are only a few climbs, mostly downhill or straight. In the afternoon return to Cuenca and another night of accommodation at the Hotel Santa Lucía. (B/-/­-) 13 Cuenca – Cajas – GuayaquilWe will drive again through Cajas National Park. We cross the 4,200m high pass and drive through a beautiful area of mountain lakes. Through different climatic and vegetation zones we enter the tropical lowlands passing through banana, cocoa and rice plantations until we finally reach the port city of Guayaquil. We stroll along the El Malecón promenade to the historic district of Las Peñas and enjoy the panoramic view from Cerro Santa Ana. Accommodation at the Unipark Hotel. (B/-/-) 14 Transfer to the airport and continuation of the tripThe guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport to take the flight to your next destination. (B/­-/-­)