South America is an incredible continent with so many amazing places to visit. From seeing Machu Picchu in Peru, exploring cities like Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro or going off the beaten track to discover the jungles of the Amazon – this region of the world will leave you spellbound.
Paid Work, Volunteer Programs, Language Courses & Trips in South America
Amazon Shelter Volunteer
• 4-12 weeks
• Price from £1,845
Peru Inca Adventure
• 10 days
• Price from £1196
Quito to Rio Adventure
• 65 days
• Price from £6799
Volunteer in the Galapagos
• 2-8 weeks
• Price from £1,195
Teach English in Buenos Aires
• 1-12 months
• Price from £2,195
Argentina & Brazil Highlights
• 10 days
• Price from £1,807
The Inca Trail
• 7 days
• Price from £1,199
South America Explorer
• 18 days, 3 countries
• Price from £3,917
Lima to Buenos Aires
• 35 days, 4 countries
• Price from £3340
Travel to South America
If you want to travel, go backpacking, volunteer, work, study or book an adventure our website can help you plan a dream trip to South America.
Where to Go
South America includes 14 countries, these are the most popular destinations:
• Argentina
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Chile
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Peru
Other places you could add to your itinerary include: Falkland Islands (United Kingdom), French Guiana (France), Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.
There are so many incredible cities and tourist destinations, some of the most popular places to visit include Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Salt Flats, Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu.
Volunteer in South America
Spending a gap year or meaningful trip volunteering in South America can be a life changing experience. There are so many unique projects available and where you go and what you do really depends on your personal preference. You could travel to the the Amazon and help the environment, wildlife in Ecuador, communities in Brazil or teach in Chile – just to name a few popular ideas.
Work in South America
Keen on the idea of being more than just a tourist? Stay longer by applying to work in South America. Although working here can be more difficult than other regions of the world, there are still lots of options for foreigners. A popular route for people on gap years is to teach English as there are recruiters throughout the continent.
Study in South America
Travelling to the South American country on your gap year offers the ideal chance for you to learn a language. If you are keen to boost your knowledge or language skills there are lots of top rated schools and universities in South America.
You could book a study abroad program or join a Spanish or Portuguese class. Beginners courses are very popular and are also great value for money. Most schools also arrange sightseeing excursions and fun activities during your free time, where you can also put into practice the things you have learnt.
South America Tours
Booking a tour is one of the safest and best ways to see the real South America. You will get to travel with likeminded people, get taken to the best locations with experienced guides, go off the beaten track or see exotic wildlife.
Local and international travel companies offer amazing trips in South America, from exploring individual countries to going overland and seeing the whole continent.