On July 11, large areas of Patagonia will be cast into darkness just before sunset due to a solar eclipse starting in French Polynesia and passing over Easter Island before dropping through the southern reaches of the South American Continent. Most, if not all hotels on Chile’s remote Easter Island long since full for the key date, but we do have space in both the Chilean and Argentina Patagonia, which would serve as an ideal alternative for the solar eclipse event.

For lodging, tour, and hotel arrangements visit the Latin Excursions South America Tours page.

For travelers looking for luxury off the well-trod wine routes of Mendoza, the San Patricio Valley is the ideal destination. Combined with outdoor adventure in Bariloche or San Martin de los Andes, its an ideal mix of the area’s natural beauty with various activities centered around the famed Argentine vino. For true wine enthusiasts, a combination of Patagonia wineries, Mendoza, and the high altitude vineyards of Cafayate in the Salta Province in Northwest Argentina, is an in depth exploration of the top Argentine wine producers. We can put together a custom wine adventure, you will find nowhere else!

Valle Perdido Wine Resort offers the valley’s best lodging alternative, with modern design, art and architecture. Guests have the chance to get involved in vineyard and winemaking processes at the vineyard, relax at the spa with wine and grape-based treatments. A wine and tapas bar and gourmet restaurant pair regional delicacies with local vintages. All rooms have vineyard views, and two grand suites have private balconies; all rooms have modern amenities.

Ask us about planning a wine and cuisine trip in Argentina, or combining Patagonia outdoor adventure with vine tasting in San Patricio del Chanar Valley.

Begin your trip in Buenos Aires, where you’ll have a chance to explore the city, and kayak on the Tigre River Delta just outside the city.

Continue north to Iguazu Falls, at the border with Brazil in the Misiones Province. These impressive falls span 1.6 miles and comprise 160-250 falls, depending on the season. Activities like jungle walks and an exciting boat ride right up to the falls are popular with all ages.

On the next day, head south to San Carlos de Bariloche, to an estancia on the shores of Lake Gutierrez. Here you’ll be in the middle of pristine nature, with the chance to hike, ride, kayak and just relax.

Then, continue south to El Calafate, home to the famed Perito Moreno Glacier. You’ll stay at a working estancia where you can enjoy endless vistas, participate in daily ranch activities, horseback ride, hike, and even go trekking on the glacier!

After a few days in El Calafate, head to the Atlantic coast, to the Peninsula Valdes area. Here you’ll stay at Estancia Pedral, on Punta Ninfas. This historic home was brought over from France in the 1920s, and has a prime location for wildlife viewing and other activities. The ranch offers boat expeditions to see whales, 4-wheeling, hiking and more! On your last day you’ll visit Punta Tombo, the largest Magellanic penguin colony in the world, where you can get up close and personal with charming penguins.

Ask us about the best time of year for this itinerary. We customize the experience specifically for your family.

Begin your Chilean adventure in Santiago, the capital city, with a city tour to highlights of this major South American capital. Then, continue north to the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world, and home to stark desert landscapes and interesting wildlife and history. Your home base for explorations into the desert and Altiplano will be the village oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, which has been inhabited for centuries. Stay at a luxurious lodge, with daily excursions to El Tatio Geysers, the Valley of the Moon, pre-Columbian ruins, high altitude lagoons, salt flats and more!

After spending four or five days in the Atacama, you’ll fly back to Santiago for an overnight, before continuing your adventures in Patagonia.

Torres del Paine National Park is home to ancient forests, imposing glaciers, fjords, and the torres (towers) that overlook the park. You’ll stay in Patagonia Camp, a unique way to experience Patagonia. Your luxury yurt tent overlooks Lake Toro, and the camp is just outside the National Park. Excursions are planned each evening with expert guides, depending on guests’ preferences, and take you around the region.

End the trip with a flight back to Santiago, and overnight before your international flight home. Ask us for details on planning this trip, and other accommodation options.

You’ll begin the trip in Puerto Montt, where you’ll board the boat and begin cruising around some of the most beautiful regions of Patagonia Chile. Each itinerary is different, and takes into account weather conditions and guests’ particular interests. Activities can include whale-watching, eco tourism, bird watching, jet boating, kayaking, trekking and horseback riding. Natural wonders are in abundance here, and there is plenty of wildlife.

There are dedicated nature and fly fishing departures throughout the fall, winter and spring (northern hemisphere), although travelers on nature cruises can add a handful of fly fishing excursions.

Cabins are spacious, with large picture windows to enjoy the view as you cruise along. The Atmosphere has large passenger areas, gourmet meals paired with Chilean wines, and spa treatments available.

Contact us for 2009 and 2010 special rates for the exciting Nomads of the Seas adventure!

The trip that combines luxury and adventure, begins in glamorous Buenos Aires, the capital city that is known as the Paris of South America – experience the vibrant local lifestyle, see a passionate tango show, and dine on gourmet cuisine. Continue to Iguazu Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – ride a boat up to the impressive Devil’s Throat Fall, and hike through the jungle.

Mendoza, nestled against the Andes Mountains and on the border with Chile, is perfect for lovers of wine and food. World renowned wineries and restaurants combine with spectacular scenery, making for an ideal combination of culture and nature. Complete the Argentina Highlights trip in Patagonia, at a lodge in Bariloche in the Lake District, where adventures like hiking, horseback riding and kayaking await guests, as do lush forests, snow-capped peaks, lakes and rivers.

Please ask us about customizing this trip for you today!