Of all the things that make Latin America so special it’s perhaps the wildlife, in all its wonderful variety, that sets this continent apart from the rest.
The incredible wildlife of Latin America
The Amazon
Spanning nine countries, the Amazon rainforest covers nearly 5.5 million square kilometres of lush, dense, wildlife-rich jungle. Home to 10 per cent of the world’s known species, a trip here will give you the opportunity to see big cats, colourful birds, giant reptiles and more than 2.5 million types of insect. And the Galápagos Islands – renowned for their unique and fearless animal inhabitants – should be on every wildlife-holiday bucket list.
Antarctica
At the opposite end of Latin America, the southern tip of the Andes Mountains gives way to the frozen ocean surrounding Antarctica. One of Earth’s last frontiers, the Great White Continent is a place like no other. An expedition cruise will bring you close to fur and leopard seal, blue whale, giant albatross and vast colonies of chattering king penguin.
Take a look at some of our favourite wildlife holidays in Latin America.
Latin America wildlife itineraries
- Holiday ideas
- Holiday ideas
The Inca Empire & The Enchanted Islands
Led by your very own Peru guide, this trip covers a lot of incredible ground
A&K expedition – Antarctica & the Total Solar Eclipse Cruise
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the eclipse in Antarctica, in the centre of its path of totality, onboard luxurious Le Lyrial
Rainforest, Ruins & Reefs
Immerse yourself in colonial grandeur, ancient civilizations, dense jungle and the rich cultures of the Maya when you travel to Guatemala and Belize
Classic Guatemala & Belize
This Guatemala and Belize trip will blow your bucket list out of the water
Classic Ecuador & the Galápagos
From the cobbled streets of Quito to the extraordinary Galapagos Islands, spectacular treasures await on this Ecuador tour
Rainforest, Amazon & Galápagos
Experience extraordinary biodiversity and fascinating local traditions on this tailor-made Amazon holiday