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From the vibrant capital cities of Santiago and Buenos Aires to the spectacular Iguazu Falls, Easter Island, mesmerising Atacama Desert, and the astonishing wildlife of the Galápagos Islands, South America offers something for everyone. The natural beauty, diverse culture, tantalising cuisine, rich traditions and history are just some of the wonderful experiences you’ll encounter on your travels.

From vibrant cities to charming little towns, add more to your Arctic adventure with a selection of city stays. Discover the stunning natural wonders of Norway, the endless mountains and fjords or soak up the abundant culture. Drive or tour around Iceland at your own pace, stopping at hot springs, waterfalls, volcanic areas and mesmerising national parks along the entire route.

Extend your adventure in the real world.

Ushuaia City Stay

The most southerly city in the world and the main gateway to the Antarctic, Ushuaia is an ideal place to …

2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT

Departs Daily

From

AUD 775

per person

Taste of Santiago

Day 1 – Santiago On arrival into Santiago Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your home for the next …

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 950

per person

Santiago & Valparaiso Explorer

Day 1 – Santiago On arrival into Santiago Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your home for the next …

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 2,130

per person

Falkland Islands Hopper Tours

Days 1 & 2 – Sea Lion Island Arriving at Mount Pleasant Airport you will be met by your International Tours …

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

Departs Every Saturday (subject to flight schedule)

From

AUD 4,850

per person

Taste of Buenos Aires

Day 1 – Buenos Aires Arrive at Buenos Aires Airport, where you will be met by a representative from Aurora Expeditions and …

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

From

AUD 1,320

per person

Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Explorer

Day 1 – Buenos Aires > Iguazu Falls Transfer from your hotel to the airport for a morning flight to …

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 1,490

per person

Andean Lakes Crossing Tour

Starts: Bariloche, Argentina Ends: Puerto Varas The picturesque town of Bariloche, situated on the Argentina shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake, …

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 1,600

per person

Patagonia Eco Camp

A stay at the Cascada EcoCamp, unique in Patagonia, is comfortable, environmentally friendly, and a truly amazing experience. Cascada EcoCamp …

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 4,695

per person

The Singular Patagonia

Day 1 On arrival to Punta Arenas or El Calafate airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the beautiful …

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 4,100

per person

Easter Island

Day 1 – Easter Island Reception at Mataveri Airport and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight. Overnight: Hotel Altiplanico Rapa Nui …

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Departs Daily (subject to flight schedule)

From

AUD 1,385

per person

Atacama Desert Adventure

Day 1 – Calama – San Pedro de Atacama Marte Valley, Moon Valley: Reception at Calama’s airport and transfer to the …

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Departs Daily (subject to flight schedule)

From

AUD 1,350

per person

Mashpi Lodge

Day 1 Quito to Mashpi Lodge The adventure begins in Ecuador’s heritage capital, Quito, at our 8:30 AM pick-up time …

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 3,150

per person

Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands

Ecuador is one of the most diverse and colourful corners of the planet, a country bursting with life and a …

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

From

AUD 8,145

per person

Across Iceland’s Wilderness

From: Reykjavik, Iceland To: Reykjavik, Iceland Explore Iceland’s unique volcanic and icy wilderness filled with glaciers, thundering waterfalls and Viking legends on …

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS

Iceland Self Drive

From: Keflavik, Iceland To: Keflavik, Iceland Discover Iceland on a self-drive journey, taking in breath taking fjords, lakes, glaciers, waterfalls and icebergs …

10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS

Daily from May to September

From

AUD 3,095

per person

Norway in a Nutshell

Start: Oslo End: Bergen Enjoy one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys and then explore picturesque Bergen at your own pace. …

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 2,140

per person

Iceland Complete

From: Reykjavik, Iceland To: Reykjavik, Iceland Discover the world’s largest lava mass in Cross Eldhruan and later continue to the birthplace of …

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

From

AUD 4,540

per person

Taste of Copenhagen

Day 1 – Copenhagen Arrive in Copenhagen where you will be met by a representative from Aurora Expeditions, and transferred to …

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 2,315

per person

Taste of Oslo

Day 1 – Oslo Arrive in Oslo and make your own way to the Thon Opera Hotel by train. The hotel …

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 1,620

per person

Kirkenes City Stay (Pre-Voyage)

Day 1 – Kirkenes Arrive in Kirkenes and join a shared transfer to the Thon Hotel Kirkenes. Enjoy the remainder of …

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Taste of Reykjavik (Pre-Voyage)

You won’t regret spending time exploring Reykjavik and its surrounds. From Reykjavik, one of the world’s northernmost capitals, explore the …

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 940

per person

Taste of Reykjavik (Post-Voyage)

You won’t regret spending time exploring Reykjavik and its surrounds. From Reykjavik, one of the world’s northernmost capitals, explore the …

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 940

per person

Scotland Self Drive

A wonderful chance to explore some of the mystical lands of Scotland at your own pace before meeting up with …

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

20 May 2022

From

AUD 4,905

per person

Southern Highlights Self-Drive

From: Aberdeen, Scotland To: Glasgow, Scotland Discover southern Scotland at your own pace on this 6-day self-drive adventure. Enjoy scenic coastal drives, …

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 970

per person

Taste of San Jose

Day 1 – San Jose Arrive at San Jose International Airport, where you will be met by a representative from Aurora …

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

From

USD 405

per person

Tortuguero Discovery

Day 1 – San Jose Arrive at San Jose International Airport, where you will be met by a representative from Aurora …

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

From

USD 535

per person

Tortuguero National Park & South Carribean Coast

Day 1 – San Jose Arrive at San Jose International Airport, where you will be met by a representative from Aurora …

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

From

USD 1,380

per person

Tortuguero National Park, Arenal & Monteverde

Day 1 – San Jose Arrive at San Jose International Airport, where you will be met by a representative from Aurora …

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

From

USD 2,285

per person

Cloud Forests, Volcanoes & Caribbean South Coast

Day 1 – San Jose Arrive at San Jose International Airport, where you will be met by a representative from Aurora …

10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS

From

USD 2,840

per person

Monteverde and Arenal

Day 1 – San Jose Arrive at San Jose International Airport, where you will be met by a representative from Aurora …

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

From

AUD 3,090

per person

Taste of Cartagena

Cartagena is considered by many travellers as the jewel in South America’s colonial crown, possibly the best kept example of …

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

From

AUD 1,295

per person

Colombia Discovery

Colombia is located in the northwest of the South America continent, sharing borders with Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru. Colombia …

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

From

AUD 6,585

per person

Peru Uncovered

Day 1 – Lima Arrive Lima with a guided transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours …

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 3,209

per person

Lima Gastronomy

Day 1 – Lima Arrive in Lima, where you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred …

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 2,065

per person

Discovering the Incas

Day 1 – Lima Arrive Lima with a guided transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours …

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 3,295

per person

The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Day 1 – Cusco Arrive in Cusco and transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to explore the city. …

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 5,975

per person

Sacred Valley & Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu

The Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu – a journey through the ancient history, living culture, and magnificent …

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 3,675

per person

Amazon Cruise

Discover the rich rainforest ecosystem of the Amazon aboard a boutique Delfin vessel. Spanning more than 5 million acres, the …

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Departs most Saturdays

From

AUD 4,835

per person

Best of Japan

A stunning introduction to Japan, this itinerary packs in several must-visit highlights. Starting in Tokyo, enjoy two journeys on the …

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 8,835

per person

Taste of Tokyo

Tokyo is a modern metropolis that is not to be missed. From the Tokyo Tower Observatory to Asakusa, the centre …

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 2,490

per person

Knight Inlet Lodge – Bear Viewing

Knight Inlet is located in a wild and remote area of the Great Bear Rainforest, and is home to one …

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

20 May to 14 Oct 2022

From

AUD 5,090

per person

Sonora Resort Adventure

Nestled in a Pacific Archipelago in British Columbia, Sonora Resort perfectly combines nature with luxury. Watch wildlife frolic in front …

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 2,110

per person

Kakadu & Arnhem Land Explorer

In Kakadu National Park, cruise Yellow Water Billabong spotting saltwater crocodiles and colourful birdlife. Travel by 4WD into Western Arnhem …

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 1,750

per person

Kakadu & Litchfield National Parks

Be captivated by Australia’s Top End. From Darwin, travel through pristine wetlands to World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park and discover …

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 1,570

per person

Taste of Calgary

As the major gateway to the Canadian Rocky Mountains and hosting “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, the Calgary Stampede, …

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 595

per person

Taste of Dublin

The city of Dublin is full of charm and character…and characters! From Vikings and Normans, to writers and rebels, discover …

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 1,785

per person

Taste of Edinburgh

Experience the vibrant city of Edinburgh before or after your voyage. Jump the queue at the remarkable Edinburgh Castle, perched …

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 1,090

per person

Taste of Vancouver

A cosmopolitan city on the edge of nature, Vancouver makes it easy to combine an urban getaway with outdoor adventure. …

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 740

per person

Toronto & Niagara Falls Explorer

Canada’s most multicultural city and one of the great natural wonders of the world are combined in this exciting four-night …

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Departs Daily

From

AUD 1,135

per person

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