Independent Travel in South & Central America
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Gap Year & Student Travel
With so much to see, travel at your own pace to take it all in. Our flexible travel passes provide you with the freedom to go solo and rub shoulders with the locals on authentic public transport, while ensuring you see the sights and stay in the thick of things with your transport, some accommodation and bucket list experiences included.
So whether you want to start at the top and make your way down south, travel between the iconic cities of Argentina and Brazil or keep it simple and explore just one country – we have you covered.
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OUR INDEPENDENT TRAVEL HOLIDAYS IN SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA
Here's a snapshot of some our most popular ways to travel South & Central America independently. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts
Lima to Santiago (via Uyuni)
Peru
36 to 365 days
Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires (via Florianopolis & Iguazu)
Brazil
17 to 365 days
Costa Rica Circuit
Costa Rica
12 to 365 days
Mexico Highlights (from Mexico City)
Mexico
16 to 365 days
WHAT TO DO IN SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA
Sky Trek Zipline
- Soar through the tree canopy on a series of exciting ziplines
- Take in awesome rainforest views
Iguassu Falls Adventure
- Get a soaking under the spray of the falls on a thrilling jet boat ride
- Journey through the surrounding jungle by jeep
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Chichen Itza
- Group tour
- Majestic Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza
- Tour of this World Heritage Site
- Buffet lunch
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White-Water Rafting, Arenal & San Jose
- Paddle down thrilling grade II to IIII rapids
- Look out for wildlife in the jungle all around you
Dinner & Tango Show at Cafe de Los Angelitos
- Spend a night to remember at the glamourous Cafe de Los Angelitos
- The best tango show in town
- Delicious three course meal & wine
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