Unique Small Group Journeys to Latin America & Europe

New Zealanders are known for their adventurous spirit and lust for travel to extraordinary destinations. This said, few have yet experienced the delights of Latin America, where an overwhelming choice of cultures, geography and wildlife, await you.

Imagine... waking up to the sound of howler monkeys in the jungle canopy, or sitting on the edge of the world’s deepest canyon at sunrise with condors soaring overhead. Venture further to drink exquisite Malbec wines in windswept Patagonia, walk up live volcanoes in Guatemala, trace the footsteps of Charles Darwin in the Galapagos, or dance with the locals on the islands of Lake Titicaca 4000m above sea level! 

Sounds too adventurous?

Our clients are mostly 50+, and if Latin America isn't your preferred destination, we do also offer a range of fabulous Europe trips. So why not contact us, sign up for our newsletter, or ask to speak to our previous travellers. We are sure you'll be impressed."

A bit about Southern Exposure Tours:

Kiwi’s Nick White and Silvana Gottini started running their own style of unique small group tours for anyone wanting a more genuine and personal travel experience, without compromising on comfort. 

After having spent a combined total of 18 years living and working from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego, we came up with Southern Exposure Tours (or S.E.T.).


 
We’d love to show you that Latin America is so much more than Peru, pan pipes and the Inca Trail. So a selection of our carefully crafted tours are set out below.

Food & Wine Lovers Tour of Chile and Argentina

21 Days - Departs 24th February 2012 & 22nd Feb 2013

Santiago - San Fernando - Colghagua Valley - Maule Valley - Mendoza Harvest Festival - Lujan de Cuyo - Salta - Cafayate - Buenos Aires

A deliciously fun tour of superb tastings and exquisite wine matching regional cuisine. Revel in the flamboyant Mendoza harvest festival and venture off the tourist trail to Northern Argentina’s multi coloured canyons and salt flats. End with a spectacular Tango Show and learn to cook typical Argentine dishes. US$4839 per person twin share, single supplement US$670. Read more>>>

Patagonia Highlights – Walking in the National Parks

16 Days - Departs 9th February 2012 & 7th Feb 2013

Buenos Aires - Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine National Park and Ecocamp - El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier - El Chalten – Ushuaia - Buenos Aires

A hiking trip for those who share a passion for nature and the outdoors.  This unbeatable experience, takes in three of Patagonia's most stunning national parks, with dramatic mountains and immense glaciers. US$4995 per person twin share, single supplement US$645. This tour combines with Wine and Food Lovers or add an Iguazu Falls extension. Read more>>>

Costa Rica & Cuba - Wildlife & Culture

24 Days - Departs 29th April 2012

San Jose – Turtuguero – Sarapiqui – Lake Arenal – Monteverde – Havana – Vinales – Cienfuegos - Trinidad – Santa Clara – Playa del Carmen Mexico

A unique and special combination of stunning wildlife, rain forests, turtle nesting grounds and volcanoes. Then mix with a dash of Cuban culture, a splash of Salsa music and a pinch of history. As if that isn’t enough the last couple of days are spent on a pure white Mexican beach on the Mayan Riviera – relax and enjoy! This is a new trip for 2012 and our tour leader lived in Costa Rica for a year so is sure to show you the hidden treasures.  US$4698 per person, single supplement US$937. Read more>>>

Peru and Galapagos Adventure

24 Days - Departs 25th May 2012

Lima – Arequipa – Colca Canyon – Lake Titicaca – Cusco – Inca Trail (Machu Picchu can be done by train) – Quito – Galapagos Islands – Quito

Join us for the ultimate combination of Andes and Animals! Starting with an exciting week of acclimatization in Arequipa, Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca. Then it’s off on the ancient Inca trail. After that, submerge yourself in the wildlife heaven of the Galapagos Islands. This is a new trip and proving to be one of our most popular.  US$5830 per person, single supplement US$470. Read more>>>

South America Sojourn

26 Days from NZ - Departs 6th August 2012

Lima – Amazon lodge – Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu – Cusco – Lake Titicaca – La Paz – Buenos Aires – Iguazu Falls - Rio de Janeiro - Santiago

A once in a lifetime tour discovering remote Amazon lodges, the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu. Enjoy a homestay on Lake Titicaca and end the tour in colourful, chaotic La Paz. From NZ$11820 per person ex Auckland. Single supplement US$750. This tour combines with Galapagos Adventure. Read more>>>

Mayan World and Cuba

22 days - Departs 22nd October 2012

Cancun – Merida – Palenque – San Cristobal – Panajachel – Antigua – Tikal – Vinales - Havana– Playa del Carmen

Cultural and ancient highlights of Mexico, Guatemala and Cuba. Visit Mayan temples and pyramids shrouded in lush forest. Wander colonial towns and visit colourful indigenous markets. See how we are helping local Mayan communities. Sample Cuban rum and dig your toes into pure white sand while sipping a Marguerita.  US$4720 per person, single supplement US$890. Read more>>>

Galapagos Adventure

10 Days- Departs year round

Quito – San Cristobal – Isabella – Santa Cruz – San Cristobal – Quito

A fabulous land based trip, staying in comfortable hotels at night, while days are spent immersing yourself in the wildlife, culture and unique ecosystem of the Galapagos. You’ll boat, hike, bike, kayak, and snorkel your way across the archipelago. This is an active trip but easily achieved by anyone of average fitness and mobility. US$3399 per person, single supplement US$200. Read more>>>

European Alps Walking Tour

A trip like no other, experiencing superb walking in the Swiss Alps, coastal villages of Cinque Terre, Dolomites of South Tyrol and the stunning but lesser known valleys of Austria. Visit areas the tour leader knows intimately and enjoy some of the best walking in the Alps. Read More>>>

Special Offer for GrownUps Readers:

Southern Exposure Tours is offering a free night’s accommodation for two people. Let us know you read this Grown Ups article when you book and we’ll give you an extra night at the beginning or end of the trip of your choice. Valid for any bookings made for our 2012 tours.

For the trip of a lifetime, call Silvana Gottini today and click here to find out what our clients think of the trips.

Call: 0800 804 737
Email: sil@southernexposuretours.co.nz
Web: www.southernexposuretours.co.nz

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All tours are sold through Mondo Travel Motueka, a fully bonded travel agency.

Read More from Southern Exposure Tours

• Travels In Peru (Part 1)

• Travels In Peru (Part 2)

• Travels In Peru (Part 3)

• South America: For Kiwis, by Kiwis

• Mexico, Guatemala & Cuba Highlights

• Wine & Food Lovers Tour

 

Published 30th Aug 2011

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