LATIN AMERICAN EXPERIENCES

1 TREK THROUGH TORRES DEL PAINE

7 days, Patagonia, Chile

To hike the ‘W trek’ through Patagonia’s awe-inspiring landscape is to encounter natural beauty at its most majestic. Torres del Paine National Park is a Biosphere Reserve of towering granite, turquoise lakes and wildlife spanning more than 220,000 hectares, and it’s the latest destination for expedition specialist Adventure Abroad. The journey follows the seven-day circuit, taking in wonders such as Grey Glacier, the French Valley and, of course, the horns of the Torres del Paine massif. At the end of each day, guests rejuvenate in refuges and in the cosy geodesic domes of EcoCamp Patagonia, the first hotel of its kind in the world. adventureabroad.com.au

2 HELP SAVE THE PERUVIAN AMAZON

Tambopata National Reserve, Peru

Could you discover a new species? Join the scientists at Tambopata Research Center and you might just have a chance. Deep within the jungle, this remote lodge is a beacon for explorers and conservationists keen to get handson with research and make a positive impact on the Peruvian wilderness. perunature.com

3 A GRAND CONTINENTAL VOYAGE

64 days, Fort Lauderdale return

Board Silversea’s in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a Grand Voyage right around South America, visiting 31 ports in 17 countries. Travelling in style aboard the 388-passenger ship, you’ll discover the essence of this vast and varied continent over 64 days, broken up into four sectors.