By Land & Sea – Enjoy the Journey with Slow Travel
While flying is the fastest and most direct way to get from point A to point B, you often miss much of the journey going by plane. There are many ways to enjoy the journey as you travel to the destination – enjoy the scenery with a luxury train ride, explore waterways by boat, or even take a private car to travel from one place to another. When traveling on the ground, you can be sure that the journey will be just as interesting as the destination.
By Land and Sea in South America
With a luxury train ride in Peru, a cruise through the Galapagos islands or a lovely boat ride down the river in Bolivia, there are many ways to enjoy taking the slow road to get from one place to another. Keep reading for ways to choose a journey that is just as amazing as the destination!
Peru
- For a luxury train experience, look at the Andean Explorer and Hiram Bingham Luxury trains
- Explore the Amazon Jungle in the most comfortable way possible, with a luxury river cruise
- Rather than fly from Cusco to Lake Titicaca, enjoy a lovely train ride, watching the scenery change from mountains to high plains
Ecuador
- Sail from island to island on a Galapagos cruise
- Try riding up the steepest railroad in the world, with the Devil’s Nose train
- Enjoy the Ecuadorian Amazon in style with a luxurious jungle river cruise
Colombia
- Take a boat around the Rosario Islands, enjoying the turquoise waters and warm sun
- Enjoy a unique 2 day train trip from Bogota to Zipaquirá
- Take the metrocable up to the lookout point over Medellín
Chile
- Enjoy a kayaking trip near Chiloé Island
- Travel through the Colchagua Valley on the Tren Sabores del Valle for a unique wine tasting experience
- Explore the northern Patagonia fjords by boat
Bolivia
- Explore the highest navigable lake in the world with a one-day catamaran adventure
- Enjoy a lovely train ride from La Paz to Uyuni
- Float along the Mamoré River by catamaran
Argentina
- Experience the highest train ride in the world with the Tren a las Nubes, or Train to the Clouds
- Cruise through the Argentine Lake District in Patagonia
- Get as far south as you can go with the Tierra del Fuego Antarctic Cruise