South America Travel Guide

From the thundering waters of Iguazu Falls to the untouched shores of the Galapagos Islands, the marvels of Machu Picchu to the glistening glaciers of Torres del Paine National Park, South America overflows with options. Our South America Travel Guide has inspiration and helpful information on how you can enjoy your next trip, no matter where on the continent you wish to visit. For more information, fill out a Trip Request to speak with a local South America travel specialist to create the perfect itinerary personalized to you.

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Reviews of Zicasso's South America Tours & Vacations

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Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand Vacation Review: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Siem Reap, Bangkok, Cruise, Temples, 2 Weeks

I was incredibly impressed with every aspect of our experience with Zicasso’s travel company. I was traveling with my 83-year-old mother, so I wanted to be sure we worked with a company we could trust. The initial steps of creating the itinerary were personalized and efficient. The communication before and during every day of the trip was clear and consistent.

Each guide and driver was prompt and friendly, and provided a level of care and flexibility that made every step of the journey so smooth. Guides were incredibly knowledgeable and well connected in their respective cities to create seamless experiences for us. When we asked for any change or addition during the trip, everyone responded quickly and met our every need.

It was truly a trip of a lifetime, all thanks to the brilliant team at the travel company. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an adventure in Asia and I look forward to engaging them for my next trip.

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Morocco Vacation Review: 12-Night Trip

The trip was superbly organized and Zicasso’s travel company was very professional, and demonstrated great care to ensure we had the kind of trip we envisioned.

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Costa Rica Vacation Review: Monteverde, Kayaking, Hiking, 10 Nights

Zicasso’s travel specialist was fantastic to work with in planning our trip. He was patient, answering all of our questions and tweaking the itinerary to fit our needs. The travel company made the trip easy for us with transfers along the way, excellent guides, information on what to expect, and a packing list. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

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Chile Tour Review: Patagonia, Santiago, Penguins, Wine Region, Desert, 12-Day Trip

Zicasso’s travel specialist and our guide took great care of us. We were two friends traveling through Chile and everything was managed with professionalism and thoughtful consideration. We had great hotels, great excursions, and on-time transfers booked. Everything ran smoothly, and when we had some travel delays, everything was taken care of for us. I would highly recommend this travel company and we had a fabulous trip to Chile.

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Denmark Tour Review: Viking Culture, History, 12-Day Trip

The trip was great. We were able to connect with the local culture and explore the history of Denmark. Zicasso's travel agency delivered what we asked for.

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Japan Vacation Review: Kyoto, Osaka, Hakone, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Fall Foliage, Tea Ceremony, Food Tour, Bullet Train, 36-Day Trip

We (A and B) had an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime, 36-day trip to Japan and were very grateful we found Zicasso’s travel specialist to help us plan our itinerary.

The travel specialist made sure that all our travel arrangements were well thought out and his instructions were (mostly) straightforward. He was a good listener and helped us craft an itinerary that totally suited our needs. We had about four sessions (hours) on Zoom with him before our trip to iron out details. A company that does customized tours was exactly what we were looking for and that is what we got. This way, we had a lot of say in where to go, how long to stay, how we wanted to spend our time, and what attractions we wanted to see. He told us ours was the longest trip to Japan he had helped arrange.

The trip was amazing and we were blessed to be able to see the spectacular fall foliage everywhere we went, Mount Fuji on numerous days, and many beautiful places, as well as eat authentic Japanese food and immerse ourselves in Japanese culture. In addition to all that, we had many days on our own where we were able to meet up with 12 friends of B in three different cities, people B met 45 years ago in Japan.

All the arrangements made for us by the travel company were fantastic, including local transportation, drivers in every city, and train and shinkansen rides. The accommodations were excellent too and we especially appreciated that the location of our hotels was very convenient and in the best areas. The two stays in ryokans in Hakone and Miyajima were unique and special.

Every single local guide we had was fantastic. They were all knowledgeable, friendly, personable, helpful, and kind. The drivers were terrific too and we enjoyed meeting them and talking with them.

We highly recommend this travel company if you are looking for a customized, comprehensive, and fun tour of Japan.

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