
New South American Travel for 2026
2026 is going to be a bumper year for Latin America travel enthusiasts and here’s three brand new experiences for you to explore.

2026 is going to be a bumper year for Latin America travel enthusiasts and here’s three brand new experiences for you to explore.

Not everyone in Latin America speaks Spanish! Here’s our handy list of Latin American countries, their languages and even some fun slang terms too.

It’s never too early to start planning a trip to Antarctica – lets welcome in the 2027-2028 season with Quark Expeditions.

What are the top 10 things to do in South America? While there are thousands of possibilities – all of which we proudly will make happen for you – here are ten places that most people want to tick off their bucket lists. We present – The Top 10 things to do in South America.

We were delighted to send our fabulous Senior Consultant and Business Development Manager, Hanna, on an 18 day trip to Central America this May. We know that investing in our team’s knowledge and experience is not only valuable to them, its also the reason you choose Contours Travel – its the real life, real knowledge

In February 2025, our CEO Ted Dziadkiewicz headed off on a trip to Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions, aboard the new ship, Sylvia Earle. As with all expeditions, there were highlights and unexpected challenges, but Ted believes that the Aurora crew and ship handled all of these well. Here follows some of his thoughts and suggestions

Patagonia, a vast, sparsely populated territory, spans the southern reaches of South America, shared by both Argentina and Chile. It is a region of remarkable geographical diversity, with arid steppes to the east and the dramatic, glacier-filled Andes to the west. In this blog, we will delve deeper into region 5 (see map below) and

We know that you rely upon us here at Contours Travel to test out our South American itineraries, and here’s one Sunny prepared for you…

Find out why Delfin Amazon Cruises is so special in our latest blog – and all with a special 50th birthday bonus for you dear reader!

Have you been considering a Galapagos cruise? Well, we’re thrilled advise that Royal Galapagos, the largest fleet operator of Galapagos cruises, will be part of our 50th anniversary celebrations. To show their support, our partner Royal Galapagos is pleased to offer a US$2,000* per person Contours Travel credit when you book an 8-day Royal Galapagos

For the month of February, we are celebrating with our friends at Jungle Experiences, who operate the ships MV Zafiro and MV La Perla on the Peruvian side of the Amazon River. We have exclusive savings of between 20-30% for our guests who book with us in the month of February 2025, for any departure in 2025* – see further for more information.

To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re delighted to offer a USD $250 onboard credit per person for any Quark cruise booked through Contours Travel in 2025.

Contours Travel Australia is celebrating 50 years in travel to South, Central and Latin America in 2025 and in 50 years, you can guarantee that there will be a story or two to be told! We sat down with founder, Ted Dziadkiewicz, to discuss the history of Contours Travel and how it has evolved over time.

Searching for inspiration for your 2025 holidays? Check out these fabulous Latin American destinations which are sure to have you packing your bags in no time!

Seeing a luxurious wellness escape? These handpicked properties promise an unparalleled journey of self-care and rejuvenation.

Find out what makes San Miguel Allende the world’s best small city!

Travelling to Torres del Pain? Here you can find information on different ways in which you can explore the Park.

Every year, thousands of spring breakers descend on Mexico’s Caribbean coast…here’s how to avoid them.

The rules to enter Machu Picchu are constantly changing. Here’s the latest!
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