Travelling through Latin America on a small group tour is a wonderful way to experience this diverse and fascinating part of the world. Beginning in Ecuador, you can travel through the fascinating nations of Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina. A small group tour such as this gives you a wonderful kaleidoscope of Latin American diversity.
You can start in Ecuador's capital of Quito, which is a fabulous memorial to the Incan empire, with its wealth of culture, history and tradition mixed with some awe inspiring landscapes. You can spend time with the Otavalo Indians who will enjoy showing you their hat making skills. Continue on through the Cotapaxi National Park to view the magnificent volcano which gives the park its name and catch a glimpse of Ecuador's highest mountain, Chimborazo. A visit to the city of Cuenca is well worth the journey as you will have the opportunity to relax in flowery plazas surrounded by cobblestoned streets. Places of note in this charming city include the Plaza of San
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A visit to the impressive Valley of the Moon just outside the city is a must. As you stand in this amazing desert it is hard not to believe that you have somehow been magically transported to the moon.
Your first sight of marvellous Brazil could be the magnificent Iguacu Falls. It will soon be time to experience the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. You can do some people watching at the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema as well as taking in the spectacular views from Sugar Loaf Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer.
It's a great idea to finish off your Latin America small group tour with a stop in Argentina - particularly the upmarket and exciting city of Buenos Aires. You can't do everything, of course, but you can finish off your tour with an Argentinian flourish by eating some of the best steak in the world and dancing the