Special Interest Tours

Over the last 34 years we have put together a number of interesting special interest tours for individuals and groups. If you have something a little bit different in mind for your next overseas adventure, give us a call and we’ll help you find your niche in Latin America.

Trekking/ Walking
South America has some of the most spectacular trekking opportunities on the face of the earth. Try soft walks in the Chilean Lakes District; ice trekking in Patagonia; climb Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere; delve into the Amazon jungle or walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu- from 14 day epic adventures to one day hikes, we’ve got something just right for you.

Conferences
Our 2008 Doctors Group saw over 140 medical professionals from Australia travel to Rio de Janeiro for a conference. Over 100 of these participants continued with us to Peru, where we put them to the test on the Inca Trail! We can help you put together the perfect package of work & play for whatever your conference needs.

Flowers & Bromeliads
We didn’t know what a bromeliad was until this group approached us to help with their tour of South America- always up for a challenge, we put together a 36 day itinerary of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia that allowed participants to see these unique flowering plants in a variety of different habitats.

Fishing
Whether it’s trout-fishing in the mighty Amazon River or fly-fishing in Patagonia, we can provide the equipment, guides and local knowledge to help you land the best catch!

Wine & Culinary Tours
Learn to make cheese the way the Jesuits of Northern Argentina have done for centuries; understand the distinctive flavours of carmenere and syrah in Chile’s wine region; discover the secret of Mexico’s famous mole dish and mix the perfect caipirinha in Salvador de Bahia. An incredible diversity of ingredients and wealth of culinary tradition makes Latin America one of the most exciting places to tempt your tastebuds.

Dancing
Swing to salsa in Havana, dance the forró in Bahia, merengue your way through Nicaragua, feel the passion of tango in Buenos Aires or the exuberance of the world’s biggest street party- samba in Rio. Take lessons from the best and practice your moves with the locals in clubs around the continent.

Gemstones

The state of Minas Gerais in Brazil is home to some of the world’s largest mineral mines and produces an incredible 90% of the world’s coloured gemstones. Imperial topaz, aquamarine, emerald, tourmaline, amethyst, citrine and garnet are amongst the beauties offered rough or cut to enthusiasts. Visit mines, collectors and wholesale rough and cut dealers with expert guides on a fascinating tour of the mineral wealth of this region.