Explore the wonders of South America for less with these deals.
South America is a dream destination whether you’re a nature lover, adventure seeker, history buff or full-time beach bum. The continent boasts unrivalled mountains, rainforests, surf, biodiversity, man-made wonders, city life and cultural richness.
Before you book your trip, check out our list of unmissable deals to help ensure you have an unforgettable holiday.
Best South America travel deals
Skyscanner
Chile flights from $996 return
Valid for travel from April - May 2019. Sample fare is Melbourne-Santiago.
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Gate1 Travel
$500 off select tours
Valid for travel on select 2018-20 packages. Minimum spend of $3,000 to redeem offer. Destinations include Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Africa and more. T&Cs apply.
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Trafalgar Tours
10% off select South America trips
Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru. T&Cs apply.
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Gate1 Travel
$1,500 off select tours
Valid for travel on select 2018-20 packages. Minimum spend of $7,000 to redeem offer. Destinations include Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Africa and more. T&Cs apply.
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Gate1 Travel
$3,000 off select tours
Valid for travel on select 2018-20 packages. Minimum spend of $14,000 to redeem offer. Destinations include Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Africa and more. T&Cs apply.
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Gate1 Travel
$380 off 11-day Peru tour + flights
Valid for travel between February - December 2019. Includes 10-nights accommodation, meals, tour manager and return flights from Sydney-Lima, La Paz-Sydney. T&Cs apply,.
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Up to 75% off international tours
Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include Africa, Europe, Latin America, North America, Asia, Australia and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
Up to $350 off 2019 Peru tours
Valid for travel from 1 January - 31 December 2019. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
Up to 25% off tours worldwide
Valid for travel from October - December 2018 and January - December 2019. Destinations include Peru, Jamaica, India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, USA and more. T&Cs apply.
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Booking.com
Up to 15% off hotels worldwide
Valid for stays from September - October 2018. Destinations include Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Rome, Istanbul, Dubai, Brazil, Singapore and more. T&Cs apply.
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Air New Zealand - Longhaul
South America flights from $1,214 return
Valid for travel 7 April - 39 June 2019. Sample fare is Melbourne-Buenos Aires.
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LATAM Airlines
Chile flights from $1,099 return
Valid for travel between March - June 2019. Sample fare is Melbourne-Santiago.
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TourRadar
Up to 35% off Latin America tours
Valid for travel from September - December 2018 depending on the destination. Destinations include Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
Up to $500 off Galapagos tours
Valid for travel from 30 November - 23 December 2018. T&Cs apply.
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CruiseAway
Up to 50% off on second passenger with MSC cruises
Valid for cruise from December 2018 - March 2019. Destinations include Caribbean, South America, Central America and more. T&Cs apply.
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Gate1 Travel
$500 off select tours
Valid for travel on select 2018-20 packages. Minimum spend of $3,000 to redeem offer. Destinations include Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Africa and more. T&Cs apply.
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Trafalgar Tours
10% off select South America trips
Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru. T&Cs apply.
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Gate1 Travel
$1,500 off select tours
Valid for travel on select 2018-20 packages. Minimum spend of $7,000 to redeem offer. Destinations include Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Africa and more. T&Cs apply.
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Gate1 Travel
$3,000 off select tours
Valid for travel on select 2018-20 packages. Minimum spend of $14,000 to redeem offer. Destinations include Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Africa and more. T&Cs apply.
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Gate1 Travel
$380 off 11-day Peru tour + flights
Valid for travel between February - December 2019. Includes 10-nights accommodation, meals, tour manager and return flights from Sydney-Lima, La Paz-Sydney. T&Cs apply,.
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TourRadar
Up to 75% off international tours
Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include Africa, Europe, Latin America, North America, Asia, Australia and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
Up to $350 off 2019 Peru tours
Valid for travel from 1 January - 31 December 2019. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
Up to 25% off tours worldwide
Valid for travel from October - December 2018 and January - December 2019. Destinations include Peru, Jamaica, India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, USA and more. T&Cs apply.
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TourRadar
Up to 35% off Latin America tours
Valid for travel from September - December 2018 depending on the destination. Destinations include Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and more. T&Cs apply.
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G Adventures
Up to $500 off Galapagos tours
Valid for travel from 30 November - 23 December 2018. T&Cs apply.
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CruiseAway
Up to 50% off on second passenger with MSC cruises
Valid for cruise from December 2018 - March 2019. Destinations include Caribbean, South America, Central America and more. T&Cs apply.
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Booking.com
Up to 15% off hotels worldwide
Valid for stays from September - October 2018. Destinations include Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Rome, Istanbul, Dubai, Brazil, Singapore and more. T&Cs apply.
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Our favourite destinations in South America
- The Amazon. The largest rainforest in the world is spread across no less than nine countries. A great way to experience the Amazon is to stay a few nights at the eco lodge in Mamirauá Reserve, Brazil. You’ll see sloths, dolphins, toucans and, if you’re very lucky, maybe even a jaguar.
- Machu Picchu. Walking the Inca Trail is by far the most rewarding way to visit Machu Picchu. This four-day trek will take you across mountain peaks, cloud forests, jungles and the impressive remnants of an ancient civilisation.
- Rio de Janeiro. Lose yourself in the rhythm of this thrumming city, with its beachy vibes and colourful culture. For the best city view you’re ever likely to get, make your way to the famous Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue that crowns Corcovado Mountain and watches over Rio.
- Chile. From the snow-capped mountains and glacial lakes of Patagonia to the vast Atacama Desert in the north, Chile is incredibly varied from north to south and covers just about every type of environment imaginable.
When should I go to South America?
This depends on what you plan to do, but in general, the only time to avoid if heading to a tropical region is between January and March, when the continent is drenched with rain.
However, even these months, which fall in South America’s summer, are enjoyable along the Atlantic coast, with many festivals taking place during this time. The low season runs from July to August, when some regions experience harsh winter conditions.
