If you’re a senior traveler looking for the trip of a lifetime this new year, take some inspiration from our list of top senior trips in Latin America 2025. From the Peruvian Amazon to the Galapagos archipelago and the Pantanal Wetlands, these multi-destination trips immerse you in the world’s most mesmerizing landscapes, cultures, history, and gastronomy.
Between our suggested top trips in Latin America 2025, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the Galapagos giant tortoise, drink Malbec in valleys it’s produced, spot jaguars on a safari, and so much more. Yet, while packed with unforgettable adventures, these trips make room for plenty of relaxation and pampering. Read on to discover where 2025 will be taking you.
Best Senior Trips in Latin America 2025
Machu Picchu, Andean Explorer, and Bolivian Salt Flats, Peru and Bolivia
Start your Latin America 2025 trip by visiting one of the New Wonders of the World, the ancient citadel known as Machu Picchu which stupefies visitors with its unexplainably advanced architecture and unique spiritual significance. After a day spent exploring the citadel in-depth with a private guide, stay overnight in the 5-star Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel privileged enough to offer views of the archeological site while serving you breakfast.
Return to Cusco for a few days spent exploring the old Inca capital’s historic sites and sampling its elite gastronomic delights. Next, board The Andean Explorer, a world-renowned luxury train, for an unforgettable journey from Cusco to Puno that promises culture with the utmost comfort. The overnight journey on this timeless Peruvian-inspired train begins with a lunch and dinner serving refined Andean specialties with time to admire the inspiring mountain views in between.
The next morning, arrive in Puno where you’ll alight for a private tour visiting the Uru people who have lived self-sufficiently on man-made floating islands on Lake Titicaca for centuries. Afterward, a private 4×4 will pick you up for the final leg of your Andean adventure across the Bolivian Salt Flats. The vast white plains which reflect the sky to give the illusion that it never ends will be one of the most fascinating sights you’ll ever see.
Santiago, Wine Tasting and Patagonian Relaxation, Chile
This luxurious trip of beauty and relaxation begins in Santiago de Chile, the cosmopolitan capital where colonial architecture stands proudly beside glass skyscrapers. Spend a few days here learning about Chilean history and culture on a private walking tour followed by tours of the Museum of Memory and Human Rights and the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
Change the pace by hiring a classic car or a private chauffeur for a relaxed week-long road trip around the top Chilean wine regions. Throughout the week, you’ll have many special experiences that combine the best of Chilean wine and landscapes. These include a cheese and wine picnic in the historic grounds of Viña Undurraga, a cooking class whilst staying at a traditional estancia, horse-riding through vineyards, stargazing at a barbeque, and much more.
From the valleys to the mountains, the final leg of your luxury Chile trip takes you to a 5-star sanctuary in Torres del Paine, Patagonia. Surrounded by wild and rugged terrain, this is your chance to switch off and reconnect with nature. Enjoy easy-going hikes through the park’s famous spots including the French Valley and Towers Base; cruise along Lake Grey to see the might Grey Glacier; and join geologists and historians on trails searching for fossils and ancient life.
Hiram Bingham to Machu Picchu, Cusco, and an Amazon Cruise, Peru
Begin your Peruvian odyssey of culture and nature by visiting one of the world’s most mesmerizing ancient ruins, Mach Picchu, named one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. To get there, board the Hiram Bingham Express by Belmond. Its gorgeous pullman cars will take you on a bucket-list train journey from Cusco to the base of Machu Picchu. Whilst serving an Andean-inspired three-course lunch, Pisco Sours, and classy live Peruvian music.
Arriving at Machu Picchu, join a private guide who uncovers all of the architectural, archeological, and spiritual secrets that make this citadel so intriguing. Return to Cusco for two fantastic days discovering its historical, cultural, and gastronomic highlights whilst staying in a luxury monastery-turned 5-star hotel.
From Cusco, fly to Iquitos, the city in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon to board a 5-day luxury riverboat cruise along the Amazon River. Accompanied by an expert naturalist guide, you’ll go on daily rainforest excursions such as kayaking through mangroves, birdwatching, rainforest hikes, and meeting local communities. Meanwhile, the luxury riverboat awaits to serve you breakfast on a private balcony, relax you with a spa treatment, and tempt you with delicious Amazon-inspired dinners.
Buenos Aires, Mendoza Wine Region, and El Chalten, Argentina
Begin your Argentine extravaganza by exploring the elegant capital of Buenos Aires whilst staying in its upscale Recoleta neighborhood. A private driving tour will introduce you to all of the city’s must-see sights including the Casa Rosada, Teatro Colon, and Recoleta Cemetary, ensuring there’s plenty of free time to explore the city’s famous neighborhoods like San Telmo and Palermo.
From there, fly to Mendoza in the Argentine heartlands to taste the world’s best Malbec in the valleys where it’s produced. Stay at a traditional Argentine estancia that beautifully blends its rustic charm with modern luxury whilst exploring the region’s top wineries including Catena Zapata, Terrazas de los Andes, and Bodega Septima. When you’re not pairing wine with delectable local gastronomy or visiting vineyards and wine cellars, explore the beautiful wine region by foot, horseback, and by bike.
Complete your stay in Argentina by relaxing at a luxury lodge in its most beautiful location, El Chalten in Patagonia. Blend adventure and relaxation with morning walks and drives around the park followed by afternoons at the onsite spa. As a senior traveler, Patagonia is less about adrenaline-fueled adventure and more about relaxing and reconnecting with nature.
Rio de Janeiro, Pantanal Wetlands, and Iguassu Falls, Brazil
See the best of Brazil on this bucket-list adventure that takes you to two Wonders of the World plus the world’s largest wetlands. The journey begins in Rio de Janeiro featuring a private tour of the city’s highlights, a cablecar ride to Sugarloaf Mountain, and time to spend in the Museum of Tomorrow, shopping in the high-end streets of Ipanema, and relaxing on Copacabana Beach. Your time here will be completed with a tram ride to the top of Corcovado Mountain to stand at the feet of Christ the Redeemer and watch the sunset over Rio.
Swap your swanky hotel in the bustling city for a luxury lodge amongst the uninterrupted Pantanal Wetlands. Immersed in the breathtaking open landscapes, you’ll join day and night-time safaris to spot the region’s unique wildlife including the jaguar, tapir, and capybara, returning for fine dining, star gazing, and relaxation.
From the Pantanal, journey to the southern tip of Brazil to find yourself flying over the great Iguacu Falls in a private helicopter. Whilst here, stay at a 5-star hotel resort inside the Iguacu National Park where the sights of the waterfall will accompany you at the pool during the day and the sounds will lull you to sleep at night.
Galapagos Cruise, Quito, and Yasumi National Reserve, Ecuador
Home to some of the world’s coolest ecosystems, this exploration of Ecuador will show you the best that nature has to offer, starting with the Galapagos. Embark on a 5-day luxury Galapagos cruise on a 5-star yacht for an experience that matches the beauty and wonder of the archipelago’s endemic wildlife with the excellence of world-class hospitality.
Accompanied by an expert naturalist Galapagos guide, you’ll have the chance to meet the Galapagos’ weird and wonderful endemic species including the Galapagos tortoise, the blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and much more amongst the archipelago’s fascinating landscapes.
Return to the capital of Quito on the Ecuadorian mainland to spend a few days exploring highlights of the world’s best-preserved colonial old town including the Basilica of the Nartional Vow, Independence Square, and Capilla de Hombre. Finish each day at one of Quito’s top Michelin-star restaurants.
From the glitzy city, enjoy the stark contrasts of the remote Ecuadorian Amazon. Staying at a luxury eco-lodge retreat immersed in the jungle, you’ll spend the next five days enjoying adventurous rainforest excursions and relaxing pampering sessions at the spa. From canoe rides to jungle hikes and community visits, the eco-lodge excursions ensure you;ll see the best of the Amazon.
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