A brand new continent for TrekAmerica in 2017, the sensational new South America tours, departing from January, will offer small groups of 18-38 year olds the chance to discover Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil, in true Trek style! Including a whole host of excursions; from crossing Bolivia's salt flats in a 4x4 and visiting Lake Titicaca's floating islands, to up-close encounters with Iguazu Falls and time on Brazil's golden beaches, Trek's new South America tours range from 12 – 49 days and include:

Argentina to Brazil BOLT (12 days, hotels and sleeper bus: Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – from £1,459) Get into the Latin rhythm travelling by public transport from bold and charismatic Argentina, through the laid-back and lesser- visited gem of Uruguay, to the golden beaches of Brazil. Prepare for awesome hikes, waterfalls – including Iguazu and vibrant nightlife.

Andes to Rio – Overland (28 days, camping, budget lodging and hotels: La Paz, Bolivia to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – from £1,699) From the dizzying heights and bustling 'witches markets' of La Paz to the world-famous beach city of Rio, you'll hit all the highlights. Stand on the world's largest salt flats, cross Argentina's wine country and witness the incredible Iguazu Falls.

Southern Cross – Overland (49 days, camping, budget lodging and hotels: Lima, Peru to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – from £2,739) Starting from the peaks of the Andes to vibrant Rio, this is one stunning coast-to-coast adventure across four Latin American countries! Enjoy ancient Inca Empire ruins, stay on Lake Titicaca, visit Nazca – famous for it's mysterious ancient lines, witness the world's largest salt flats, discover amazing Argentina, visit the mighty Iguazu Falls and chill on golden Brazilian beaches.

Lima to Santiago – BOLT (24 days, budget lodging and hotels: Lima, Peru to Santiago, Chile – from £2,209) Ignite your wanderlust with three of Latin America's best – Peru, Bolivia and Chile. From epic Colca Canyon and the legendary Inca Trail, to the Uyuni salt flats and the Atacama Desert, this tour is packed with incredible landscapes. Throw in a host of buzzing cities too, for one epic high-altitude adventure!

Inca Explorer – Overland (21 days, camping, budget lodging and hotels: Lima, Peru to La Paz, Bolivia – from £1,109) Discover all the highlights of Peru on this epic adventure… Sand board in the desert, fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines, experience an overnight homestay on the islands of Lake Titicaca, delve into the Amazon Jungle, and top it all off by following in the footsteps of the Incas and hiking the Inca Trail to spectacular Machu Picchu.

Peru Highlights – BOLT (14 days, hotels: Lima, Peru loop – from £1,239) Delve into Peru - the ultimate adventure hotspot, with the added comfort of hotel accommodation. Discover one of the world's largest canyons, float amidst reed islands on Lake Titicaca, learn about ancient Peruvian traditions and be swept away by Andes scenery. Choose to top it all off with a trek on the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, for a showstopper of a tour that ticks all the boxes!

Northern Peru and Ecuador – Overland (14 days, camping, budget lodging and hotels: Quito, Ecuador to Lima, Peru – from £729) This Ecuador and Peru combo tour is an awesome introduction to Latin America, taking you off the beaten track. This tour offers an exciting blend of bustling cities, colourful markets, beach time, awesome hiking trails and plenty of high-adrenaline adventure activities on offer.

To book or for terms and conditions visit www.trekamerica.co.uk or call 0333 003 2051. Check out the Trek social scene, search #iTrekHere / #trekamerica or visit www.trekamericalive.com

More information and detailed trip dossiers can be downloaded at www.trekamerica.co.uk 

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For more information, high res images or press trip enquiries – please contact WixHill: dani@wixhill.co.uk or caroline@wixhill.co.uk / 01483 203992

Notes for editors:

+ All prices tour only

• Maximum group sizes vary from 18 – 34 for South America BOLT and Overland tours, 13 for TrekAmerica original tours and 50 for Plus Tours
• All public and/or private transportation is included
• Tour prices do not include international flights, but do include local payments – paid to tour leader in country, on day one for South and Central America tours.
• Special departures to coincide with Rio Carnival, Mardi Gras, St Patrick's Day, Christmas, Halloween and New Years are available on selected tours.
• Some meals are included, but vary according to tour. All basic camping equipment provided, where needed.

About TrekAmerica: 

• Over 40 years' experience showing groups of travellers the USA, Canada, Alaska and Central America
• Over 70 tours to choose from, ranging from 3 to 80 days, across all 50 of the United States, Canada, Central and South America.
• Groups of like minded 18-38 year olds with no single supplements
• Low deposits
• ABTA and ATOL protected

About the TUI Adventure Division: The TUI Adventure Division offers premium, experience-based adventure holidays and expeditions worldwide for active travelers. The division includes expedition specialists International Expeditions Quark Expeditions and Zegrahm Expeditions; leading European adventure and activity specialists Exodus, Headwater, World Challenge, Sawadee, TrekAmerica and Grand American Adventures; and US-based destination management company AmeriCan Adventures. From reaching the top of Kilimanjaro and canoeing on the Zambezi, to catching tiger cub sightings and breaking ice en route to the North Pole, the TUI Adventure Division offers inspirational experiences that create lifelong memories.