South America Country Information
BOLIVIA
Bolivia is one of the most pristine travel destinations in South America. During your tour, discover the diversity that Bolivia has to offer as a travel destination. In Bolivia you travel back to the origins of humanity through different cultures and traditions. On the border with Peru is Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, which fascinates with its inhabited reed islands. Further south you will find the surreal landscape of the Salar de Uyuni, which soon turns into the desert with brightly colored lagoons and countless flamingos. In Bolivia, travelers encounter one natural phenomenon after another. But cities like La Paz and Sucre will also amaze you. Ride over the roofs of La Paz in the gondola lift, which overcomes the difference in altitude of almost 1,000 meters. Stroll through the small streets in Sucre and let yourself be enchanted by the colonial charm. On no tour in South America you will find so much indigenous culture as on a Bolivia tour. Aymara and Quechua are just two of the 36 official languages spoken in Bolivia. The best travel time for Bolivia is May to October. Bolivia can be discovered both as an individual tour with your own guide and driver and in a small group round trip. For security reasons, we advise against a rental car tour in Bolivia. which are spoken in Bolivia. The best travel time for Bolivia is May to October. Bolivia can be discovered both as an individual tour with your own guide and driver and in a small group round trip. For security reasons, we advise against a rental car tour in Bolivia. which are spoken in Bolivia. The best travel time for Bolivia is May to October. Bolivia can be discovered both as an individual tour with your own guide and driver and in a small group round trip. For security reasons, we advise against a rental car tour in Bolivia.
ECUADOR WITH GALÁPAGOS
According to COUNTRYAAH, Ecuador is a rather small country by South American standards, but it still offers a lot as a travel destination. In the jungle you can follow in the footsteps of wild animals. In the capital Quito you travel through the colonial history of Ecuador and can stroll through one of the most beautiful old towns in South America. In the southern Andean city of Cuenca, the city of eternal spring, you can immerse yourself in local cuisine and visit lively markets. Here you will also find the typical colorful costumes and a lot of culture during your trip. The landscapes in Ecuador are very diverse: desert and jungle, beach and snow, cloud forest and steppe, glaciers and subtropical coastal land. Nature lovers get their money’s worth in Ecuador.
The highlight of every trip to Ecuador are the Galápagos Islands. This enchanted UNESCO World Heritage Site is the habitat of sea lions, rare bird species, penguins and giant tortoises. Around 40 percent of all animal species living here are only native to the Galápagos Islands. On the Galápagos Islands you will feel very close to the animal world and this trip will be remembered forever. The best way to explore the Galapagos Islands is on an overnight boat cruise.
Thanks to its location on the equator, Ecuador can be visited all year round. We plan and book your Ecuador vacation for you as an individual trip with your own guide and driver, as a small group round trip or as a self-drive trip in a rental car.
COLOMBIA
As a travel destination, Colombia is the perfect mix of South American, European and African cultures. The archaeological remains from the pre-Columbian era are one of the most impressive treasures of Colombia. Cities like Cartagena with colonial charm are reminiscent of the time of the Europeans and along the Caribbean coast you will encounter the African way of life. As a country with a difficult past, Colombia is now attracting more and more travelers. You can feel the development and progress in the country and, above all, the positive attitude towards life of the locals. A round trip in Colombia takes you through lively cities, the coffee highlands, deep into the rainforest and to paradisiacal beaches. Nature lovers get their money’s worth in Colombia. Be it in the Cocora Valley with its huge wax palms, the famous Tayrona National Park or in the dense rainforest. Even the cities are very green because of the many parks. Fascinating big cities let you travel through history closer to the locals. Our highlight in Medellín is a street art tour through Comuna 13, led by the artist himself. In Cali, the capital of salsa, immerse yourself in the active cultural life and musical rhythms. Let yourself be enchanted during your Colombia trip and we are sure you will come again. The best time to travel to Colombia is December to March and July and August. Colombia can be discovered both as an individual tour with your own guide and driver and in a small group round trip. We advise against a rental car tour in Colombia for security reasons.