Estancias, Haciendas and Fincas, Oh My

By Allie Almario Our most common request is for overnight accommodations in South America that reflect the culture and traditions of the region with local artisans contributing to the design. Of course, it’s a bonus if the hotel or lodge boasts unusual architecture. For that...

Know Before You Go – Easter Island

By Allie Almario For travelers who are looking for one of the most isolated islands in the world with a magical landscape and a fascinating mythical history, Easter Island needs to be on your bucket list. It is most famous for its iconic collection of massive stone statues called...
Know Before You Go – Galapagos Islands

Know Before You Go – Galapagos Islands

By Allie Almario Traveling to a destination as remote as Ecuador’s Enchanted Islands, the Galapagos, is on the bucket list for many. We’ll provide you insider’s intel on what you should know about this fascinating archipelago so that you can make the right choices for the perfect...

Know Before You Go – The Amazon

By Allie E. Almario At Premier Tours, our top Amazon destinations are in Peru and in Ecuador. We’ve gathered some insider’s intel so that you can decide on the perfect itinerary – how long to stay, how to choose between a land-based lodge versus a cruise tour, and when to go to...
4 Amazing Peru Destinations - Lake Titicaca

Four Amazing Peru Destinations

By Allie E. Almario Can’t decide where to go to in Peru? Here are some of the most in-demand highlights of Peru, known for its amazing Incan history, culinary offerings and colorful culture. Lima: The largest city in Peru and its capital, Lima is the entry point for most arriving...
Five Things You Didn’t Know About the Galapagos

Five Things You Didn’t Know About the Galapagos

By Allie E. Almario If you’re intrigued by our most popular South America destination, the Galapagos Islands, here are five fascinating facts you should know about Darwin’s Enchanted Islands. Annual number of visitors – 270,000 as of 2019, compared to about 4 million people who...
Our Favorite Destinations in Argentina - Iguazu National Park

Our Favorite Destinations in Argentina

By Allie E. Almario Argentina is one of South America’s hottest cultural, culinary and wildlife destinations. And why not?  Here are some of our top highlights of this immense and diverse country. Tierra del Fuego Located in the southwest province of Tierra del Fuego, this...
Our Favorite Destinations in Chile

Our Favorite Destinations in Chile

By Allie E. Almario There are so many wonderful highlights to Chile. This long, narrow country (2,700 miles from tip to tip, just over 100 miles wide) offers an incredible variety of landscapes, but we have a handful of favorite destinations that we think offer tremendous...
Travel in Shoulder Season - Patagonia-Autumn - Road to Mount Fitz Roy

Three Reasons To Travel In The Shoulder Season

By Allie E. Almario If you’ve got a flexible schedule, consider choosing to travel when it’s NOT the most popular time of the year to go to your favorite destination.  First of all, let us define when exactly is shoulder season. Shoulder season traditionally refers to...

How To Plan Your Dream Trip To The Amazon

By Allie E. Almario A popular destination for adventure travelers is the Amazon rainforest, which occupies a huge swath of South America (nine countries) and offers some of the most exciting wildlife viewing opportunities in the world.  On a daily basis, you may find...