Kelly D’Aucourt, APT’s South America product manager, is a seasoned visitor to the cities, nations, and landscapes of South America, having visited the region five times. Here, she shares why this magnetic destination continues to entice many a return visit, and what to expect when visiting this kaleidoscopic continent for the first time.  

Explore the Galápagos in style aboard the brand-new luxury cruise ship MC Hermes. Hosting just 20 guests and a near one-to-one crew-to-guest ratio, enjoy a preview of this sleek catamaran, which blurs the line between ultra-luxury yacht and expedition craft.

Embark on APT’s Antarctica tours. Enjoy a luxury expedition cruise and encounter incredible wildlife on the world’s last frontier.

For seasoned travellers who have circled the globe, a ultra-luxury cruise of Antarctica is the ultimate frontier — raw, remote and profoundly humbling.

Uncover the heart of spectacular wilderness on Amazon River Cruise aboard the Delfin III, combined with our longer South America tours. Led by expert naturalist guides and defined by effortless indulgence, this voyage offers an incomparable way to experience the wonders of the Peruvian Amazon.