Planning a trip to South America and looking for luxury experiences? In this article, you will find some of the best luxury travel experiences in South America for your next trip to Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina!
Hello, my wonder friends, how have you been? South America is home to unforgettable luxury travel experiences across its 12 diverse nations, and here are 5 of my favorite ones.
From scuba diving with unique wildlife in the Galapagos Islands to sleeping in a cozy eco-lodge next to the imposing mountains in Patagonia, in this article, you will find unmissable experiences for the luxury traveler who knows what they want in life.
Are you ready to explore the 5 Best Luxury Experiences in South America with me? Let’s go, my wonder friends! Enjoy!
Glamp at the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia
A trip to the Uyuni Salt Flats is one of my most recommended South America Tours of all time. The Salar de Uyuni is located in the South of Bolivia and can be combined with a trip to Chile’s Atacama Desert for an ultimate luxury expedition.
The best part? If you decide to glamp at the Salar de Uyuni, you can watch both the sunrise and the sunset over the salt flats. How cool is that? Just chill back, relax, and enjoy a glass of wine from your cozy glamping tent.
And if glamping is not your thing, how about sleeping at the salt hotel? Sure, a bed made of salt is not the comfiest thing in the world, but it sure makes for an amazing, unforgettable experience, my friends.
Luxury Tip of Wonders: Don’t forget to bring some toys and props to do some cool tricky perspective photos! The flatness of the landscape allows for some cool shots in which you can be as big as toy dinosaurs! Pretty cool, uh?
Embark on an Expedition to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador
The Galapagos Islands are without a doubt the best destination in South America for nature lovers who are seeking to explore unique wildlife. Composed of volcanic islands, the archipelago is rich with endemic flora and fauna you won’t encounter anywhere else on Earth.
Looking to explore the Galapagos Islands with style? How about a 2-week luxury yacht adventure that will take you from island to island to capture the endemic wildlife with your camera?
And after your daytime exploration is over, you can go back to your luxury cabin to enjoy an epic sunset over the Pacific Ocean or jump into the jacuzzi to see the starry sky. What’s not to love?
Luxury Tip of Wonders #2: If you’re scuba certified, you can enhance your trip to the Galapagos Islands by exploring the underwater wonders of this destination. Galapagos Islands are the only place in the world in which you can swim with the marine iguanas, so be sure to go underwater to meet them!
Take the Train to Machu Picchu in Peru
Machu Picchu is one of the Must-See Destinations of Peru, and what better way to explore it than to embark on a Luxury Train from which you can see impressive landscapes from your window seat?
The Hiram Bingham Luxury Train, named after the American explorer who publicized the existence of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, departs daily from Cusco to Ollantaytambo before reaching Aguas Calientes, the town closer to Machu Picchu.
Whoever thinks that only Europe has luxury trains is very mistaken since this train is AMAZING. The incredible food will make you never want to get off the train! Make sure to book well in advance since seats are extremely limited.
Luxury Tip of Wonders #3: Machu Picchu is so popular that it requires a lot of booking in advance. Be sure to plan your trip and book everything (transportation, entrance, hotel) months before your trip to avoid disappointments.
Stay at a Luxury Eco Lodge at Torres del Paine in Chile
Patagonia is a region with incredible mountains, and luckily for you, there are luxury ecotourism alternatives if camping in the wilderness is not your bread and butter. How does staying at an eco lodge with a jacuzzi while watching the moon illuminate the snow-covered peaks sound?
Even if you’re not a big fan of hiking, many luxury eco lodges are very accessible by car or boat, so you only need to walk a few minutes from your cabin to get impressive mountain and glacier views.
Wouldn’t you love to drink a glass of whisky with fresh ice from the glacier? I sure loved it, my wonder friends! What are you waiting for? Pack your best winter gear and book that ticket to Patagonia right now!
Luxury Tip of Wonders #4: If you’re fit and love trekking, why not embark on the Torres del Paine W Trek to see the majestic mountains up close? While there aren’t luxury eco lodges in every single camping spot, you can still cozy up in warm cabins and drink hot chocolate before waking up to keep trekking the next morning.
Helicopter Ride Over the Iguazu Falls in Argentina
The Iguazu Falls are shared between Argentina and Brazil and are some of the most popular destinations in South America. Every day, thousands of visitors visit them to enjoy the roar of the fierce waterfalls. But how about a more private experience?
Enjoying the waterfalls from the viewing platform? That’s awesome. But how about enjoying them from high up in the sky? Taking a private helicopter ride over the Iguazu Falls is one of the best luxury travel experiences of all time!!!
Take off into the air and immerse yourself in this marvel of nature. You will feel like an exotic bird watching the waterfalls from the sky. I hope you’re not afraid of heights, my wonder friends!
Luxury Tip of Wonders #5: On the Argentinian side, you can stay at a Hotel located inside the National Park itself. This comes with a unique perk: you can access the waterfalls before the official opening time and stay after they officially close. Nothing beats watching the sunrise next to the waterfalls, my friends!
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Until next time, my friends!
