South American Odyssey with Amazon & Peru

South American Odyssey with Amazon & Peru

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South American Odyssey with Amazon & Peru

26 Days Starting in Manaus, Brazil and ending in Lima, Peru

Visiting: Manaus, Amazon Jungle, Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Puerto Varas, Santiago, Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, South America

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

SGY-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

From: $11990 $11552 Operator discount: -$439

NB: Prices correct on 24-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on the "South American Odyssey with Amazon & Peru" for an unforgettable adventure through Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru. This small-group tour offers a rich blend of history, wildlife, and culture, starting in the heart of the Amazon Jungle with a "Meeting of the Waters" tour and piranha fishing. Explore Rio de Janeiro's iconic Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, and marvel at the breathtaking Iguassu Falls. In Buenos Aires, experience the vibrant tango culture and visit a traditional estancia. Journey through Patagonia's stunning landscapes, cross the Andes by boat, and discover the rich heritage of Santiago. Conclude your journey in Peru, exploring Lima, the Sacred Valley, and the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu. This tour promises a perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion.

Highlights

  • Cruise on the Rio Negro to the confluence with the Rio Solimões in the Amazon Jungle.

  • Visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve and try piranha fishing in the Amazon.

  • Ascend Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro for spectacular city views.

  • Experience the breathtaking Iguassu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides.

  • Explore Buenos Aires, including a tango lesson and show at a local milonga.

  • Enjoy a scenic Andes Lake crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas.

  • Tour the historic city of Santiago and visit a Chilean winery.

  • Discover the ancient Inca sites of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.

Places You'll See

Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus

Ecopark Jungle Lodge

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel And Resort

Bourbon Cataratas Hotel

Hotel Alvear Icon

Nh Bariloche Edelweiss

Radisson Puerto Varas

Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center

Hotel Pullman Miraflores

Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel And Villas

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel

Casa Andina Premium Cusco

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Manaus,Brazil

Location: Manaus

Accommodation Name: Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus


Settle into your hotel with time to explore on your own.

Day 2: Manaus,Amazon Jungle

Location: Manaus

Accommodation Name: Ecopark Jungle Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Today your “Meeting of the Waters” tour passes the impressive British-built Customs House and the floating port. Cruise on the chocolate-hued Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles the different bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! After lunch, explore a jungle island (water level permitting) with native flora and fauna. Arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazonian rainforest.

Day 3: Amazon Jungle

Location: Amazon Jungle

Accommodation Name: Ecopark Jungle Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided walk to see the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. After lunch, sail up the river to visit an Amazon native Caboclo Village to learn about their traditions and culture. Also, try your hand at piranha fishing! Later, visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve, where researchers work to rehabilitate primates like spider, squirrel, woolly, and capuchin monkeys and reintroduce them into the jungle. This evening, venture back out on a canoe with your Naturalist to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other nocturnal creatures).

Day 4: Amazon Jungle,Manaus,Rio De Janeiro

Location: Manaus

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel and Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast


This morning, depart the Ecopark for Manaus. Take a guided sightseeing tour to explore the city’s vestiges of its glory days during the rubber boom. See the famed Opera House, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. Visit a local market, abundant with local foods and wares. Continue to the airport for your flight to Rio and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Rio De Janeiro

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel and Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast


After free time this morning, meet your Tour Director at 3:30pm for a drive along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches to the base of 1,300-foot-high Sugarloaf Mountain. Ascend by cable car to its summit, where you can take in spectacular vistas of the city. Next, toast the start of a memorable vacation with [LF] caipirinhas, a traditional Brazilian cocktail, from atop Sugarloaf Mountain during a cocktail party.

Day 6: Rio De Janeiro

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel and Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


The city’s landmark, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, crowns Corcovado Mountain, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. A scenic ride by cog railway leads to the top, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama affords sweeping views. From here, proceed to bustling downtown Rio, where modern office towers stand next to relics of the Portuguese colonial past. View the Sambódromo and visit the Cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight, it’s a fun outing to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style.

Day 7: Rio De Janeiro

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel and Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast


A full day at leisure to enjoy Rio. Relax on one of the world-famous beaches or take advantage of the world-class shopping or fine dining.

Day 8: Rio De Janeiro,Iguassu Falls

Location: Iguassu Falls

Accommodation Name: Bourbon Cataratas Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

A flight from Rio takes you to Iguassu Falls. Experience the clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth that make this an unforgettable natural wonder. Head into Brazil’s Iguassu National Park to enjoy the magnificent panorama of waterfalls from the Brazilian side. Your Local Guide introduces the spectacle of this 2-mile-wide rushing torrent. With some cataracts as high as 250 feet, Iguassu Falls is nothing short of hypnotic!

Day 9: Iguassu Falls

Location: Iguassu Falls

Accommodation Name: Bourbon Cataratas Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


Today, journey to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls, where you will take the Ecological Jungle Train and enjoy a closer perspective on a walking tour of the falls. Meander along the walkways from atop the falls and enjoy an exhilarating view looking over the precipice of the falls as the water plunges to the rocks below. You will also have the chance to walk through the rainforest on the lower falls trails that will bring you up close to some of the smaller cataracts. Return to the hotel, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 10: Iguassu Falls,Buenos Aires,Argentina

Location: Buenos Aires

Accommodation Name: Loi Suites Recoleta

Meals Included: Breakfast


Today, fly to Buenos Aires. After arriving, an orientation walk acquaints you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés.

Day 11: Buenos Aires

Location: Buenos Aires

Accommodation Name: Loi Suites Recoleta

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Your sightseeing starts in La Boca, a vibrant district and site of the city’s first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique enclave and then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and a popular gathering spot for artists. At Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, housing San Martin’s Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Teatro Colón opera house before reaching Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Perón. Next, [LF] learn how to make a traditional Argentinean dish during your empanada cooking class. After an afternoon at leisure, top off the evening at a famous Tango club. The Tango and Argentina go hand in hand and tonight you will [LF] visit a local milonga, or tango house, where professional tango dancers teach the traditional techniques of the Argentine Tango. After your lesson, enjoy a farewell dinner featuring Argentine steaks and other local specialties. Top off the evening when the professionals delight you with a Tango Show featuring the dance as it has evolved through the ages!

Day 12: Buenos Aires

Location: Buenos Aires

Accommodation Name: Loi Suites Recoleta

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


Today, head into the heart of the pampas (grasslands) and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of rural, country life at a working [LF] Argentina estancia (ranch). After a traditional welcome with empanadas and local beverages, get acquainted with the lifestyle of real gauchos (cowboys) on a carriage ride through the pampas. Later, at lunch, enjoy an authentic feast, complete with world-renowned Argentine beef, salad, desserts, local wine, and live music and dance by the gauchos themselves. Top off the day with a horsemanship show by the gauchos before saying adios to the countryside and heading back to the city.

Day 13: Buenos Aires,Bariloche

Location: Bariloche

Accommodation Name: NH Bariloche Edelweiss

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Fly south to Bariloche in Patagonia on the shores of fjord-like Lago Nahuel Huapi in the heart of Argentina’s Lake District. Arrive in the early evening and join your Tour Director for a leisurely stroll through the picturesque town. See the city hall, the clock tower in Municipality Square, and the famous chocolate factories.

Day 14: Bariloche

Location: Bariloche

Accommodation Name: NH Bariloche Edelweiss

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


This chic alpine resort boasts some of the most glorious scenery in the country. Cameras should be ready for today’s guided sightseeing including a chairlift ride to a lookout point at Cerro Campanario. You’ll want to capture the vistas of surrounding lakes and Andes mountain peaks. The tour continues with a leisurely drive around the Llao Llao Peninsula, Lago Moreno, and Lopez Bay followed by lunch at a local restaurant.

Day 15: Bariloche,Puerto Blest,Puerto Varas,Chile

Location: Puerto Varas

Accommodation Name: Radisson Puerto Varas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Set out today for your [LF] Andes Lake crossing! Board a boat for the cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest. Proceed by motorcoach and see emerald lakes, thick pine forests, and the snow-capped peaks of the Andes Mountains. Look out for soaring Osorno Volcano as you cross Lago Todos los Santos by catamaran. Skirt the southern shore of Lago Llanquihue on the way to Puerto Varas. Drive to your hotel along the rosebush-lined streets of this lakeside resort.

Day 16: Puerto Varas,Puerto Montt,Santiago

Location: Santiago

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Your morning tour of the nearby seaport of Puerto Montt in Chilean Patagonia takes you to the harbor brimming with fishing vessels and along a busy waterfront lined with seafood stalls. Transfer to the airport for your flight north to Santiago. Perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel.

Day 17: Santiago

Location: Santiago

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center

Meals Included: Breakfast


Today, your Local Guide traces the city’s history and heritage on a guided city tour. Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, before heading to the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century cathedral. Continue into Chile's nearby wine region and visit one of Chile's oldest wineries, Cousiño-Macul’s. A guided tour uncovers the vine-to-wine process that produces some of the world's finest wines.

Day 18: Santiago

Location: Santiago

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


The day is free for independent activities. You may want to take advantage of an optional excursion to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner to celebrate a great touring adventure.

Day 19: Santiago,Lima,Peru

Location: Lima

Accommodation Name: Hotel Pullman Miraflores

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to the modern city of Lima today where you will be met by your Globus representative. The remainder of your day is free to relax.

Day 20: Lima

Location: Lima

Accommodation Name: Hotel Pullman Miraflores

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Guided sightseeing includes the Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, Cathedral, and the 18th-century San Francisco Monastery with its unique cloisters. This evening, take a short drive to the [LF] Larco Herrera Museum to see some of the best Pre-Columbian art in the world followed by dinner at the museum.

Day 21: Lima,Cusco,Sacred Valley

Location: Sacred Valley

Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Fly to Cusco and spend the day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, a fortress of gigantic stones with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons. Also, see the semi-circular Kenko Amphitheater and the ancient site of Puca Pucara before reaching Pisac, a mountain village with one of the best Indian markets in the world. Stay in the Sacred Valley tonight.

Day 22: Sacred Valley,Machu Picchu

Location: Machu Picchu

Accommodation Name: Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


This morning, visit the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo, followed by [LF] a visit to a local home to meet some of the area’s families and experience their way of life in the Sacred Valley. Then, board the Vistadome train for a scenic journey through the lush Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, ascend the mountainside to legendary Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Your Local Guide will introduce this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct, and will bring you closer to the mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures. Tonight, learn how to make the perfect Pisco Sour at a Peruvian cooking demonstration before your included dinner.

Day 23: Machu Picchu,Cusco

Location: Machu Picchu

Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


A morning at leisure in Machu Picchu allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco.

Day 24: Cusco

Location: Cusco

Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


On your guided sightseeing tour of Cusco today, learn more about the Inca and Spanish influence. Begin at the heart of Cusco in the Plaza de Armas (main square), with a visit to the imposing cathedral, where construction began in 1550 and was finally completed 100 years later. Continue to Koricancha and the Santo Domingo Monastery and see how the two sites have become one. The Temple of the Sun at Koricancha was once the most important Inca site, dedicated to the worship of the Sun. The walls, altars, and decorations were all said to be covered in gold—until the Spaniards looted the temple and then built the contrasting Baroque-style Santo Domingo Monastery on top of the temple’s foundations. Your tour concludes at San Pedro Market for a final opportunity to shop for mementos. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore on your own. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 25: Cusco,Lima

Location: Lima

Accommodation Name: Hotel Pullman Miraflores

Meals Included: Breakfast


A short flight returns you to Lima, where the remainder of your day is free to explore.

Day 26: Lima

Location: Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast


Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Stay at various hotels including Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus, Ecopark Jungle Lodge, Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel and Resort, Bourbon Cataratas Hotel, Loi Suites Recoleta, NH Bariloche Edelweiss, Radisson Puerto Varas, Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center, Hotel Pullman Miraflores, Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, and Casa Andina Premium Cusco.

  • Meals

    Breakfast daily, 7 lunches, and 14 dinners are included.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided tours in various locations including the Amazon Jungle, Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Puerto Montt, Santiago, Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu.

  • Transportation

    Transportation includes flights between cities, boat cruises, and train rides such as the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu.

  • Special Experiences

    Special experiences include a caipirinha cocktail party atop Sugarloaf Mountain, a churrascaria dinner in Rio, a tango lesson and show in Buenos Aires, a visit to an Argentine estancia, and a Peruvian cooking demonstration.

  • UNESCO Sites

    Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the City of Cusco, Historic Center of Lima, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, and Iguazu National Park.

  • Small Group Discoveries

    Tours are limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure, ensuring extra space and a more personalized experience.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages not included in the itinerary.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

  • Luggage Restrictions

    For the overnight stay in Machu Picchu, luggage is restricted to an overnight bag weighing no more than 11 pounds.

    Main luggage will be stored at the Cusco hotel.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 8 Lunches, 13 Dinners

Notes

Please note that this tour is designed for all levels of fitness, however one should be in suitable physical condition to fully enjoy the experiences. Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading.

Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 12,200 ft.

For the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to their remote nature in the rainforest. Further, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and have the ability to jump in/out of small water crafts such as canoes and small fishing boats. Itinerary is subject to change in low or high water situations.

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on all South America tour dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

City of Cusco|Historic Center of Lima|Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu|Iguazu National Park

Accommodation

Manaus: Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus. Brazilian Amazon: Ecopark Jungle Lodge. Rio de Janeiro: Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel and Resort. Iguassu Falls: Bourbon Cataratas Hotel. Buenos Aires: Loi Suites Recoleta. Bariloche: NH Bariloche Edelweiss. Puerto Varas: Radisson Puerto Varas. Santiago: Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center. Lima: Hotel Pullman Miraflores. Sacred Valley: Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas. Machu Picchu: Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel. Cusco: Casa Andina Premium Cusco.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes various modes of transportation such as flights, motorcoaches, boats, and trains. Highlights include a cruise on the Rio Negro, a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu, and flights between major cities like Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Lima.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique natural phenomenon can I expect to see during the 'Meeting of the Waters' tour in the Amazon Jungle?

    During the 'Meeting of the Waters' tour, you will see the confluence of the chocolate-hued Rio Negro and the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers flow side by side for four miles without mixing, forming the mighty Amazon River.

  • What activities are included during the stay at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge in the Amazon Jungle?

    At the Ecopark Jungle Lodge, you will enjoy a guided walk with a Naturalist to see the flora and fauna, visit an Amazon native Caboclo Village to learn about their traditions and culture, try piranha fishing, visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve, and take a canoe trip at night to appreciate the jungle sounds and possibly spot nocturnal creatures like small alligators.

  • What can I expect during the visit to the Iguassu Falls?

    At Iguassu Falls, you will experience the magnificent panorama of waterfalls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides. You will take the Ecological Jungle Train and enjoy walking tours that offer exhilarating views from atop the falls and close encounters with smaller cataracts. The falls are known for their clouds of spray, incessant roar, and surrounding luxuriant tropical growth.

  • What cultural experiences are included in Buenos Aires?

    In Buenos Aires, you will visit La Boca, San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, and Recoleta Cemetery. You will also learn to make a traditional Argentinean dish during an empanada cooking class, visit a local milonga for a tango lesson and show, and enjoy a farewell dinner featuring Argentine steaks and local specialties.

  • What is the Andes Lake crossing experience like?

    The Andes Lake crossing includes a boat cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest, a motorcoach ride through scenic landscapes with emerald lakes, thick pine forests, and snow-capped Andes peaks, and a catamaran ride across Lago Todos los Santos. You will also see the Osorno Volcano and drive along the rosebush-lined streets of Puerto Varas.

  • What historical sites will I visit in Cusco?

    In Cusco, you will visit the Plaza de Armas, the imposing cathedral, Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), and the Santo Domingo Monastery. You will also explore the San Pedro Market for shopping opportunities.

  • What is included in the guided sightseeing tour of Lima?

    The guided sightseeing tour of Lima includes visits to the Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the 18th-century San Francisco Monastery. You will also visit the Larco Herrera Museum to see Pre-Columbian art and enjoy dinner at the museum.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Machu Picchu?

    At Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour of the intact fortress, including temple remains, holy houses, and a mile-long aqueduct. You will also have a second entrance to the ruins to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Additionally, you will learn to make the perfect Pisco Sour during a Peruvian cooking demonstration.

  • What is the experience like at an Argentina estancia (ranch)?

    At the Argentina estancia, you will be welcomed with empanadas and local beverages, take a carriage ride through the pampas, enjoy an authentic feast with Argentine beef, salad, desserts, local wine, and live music and dance by the gauchos. The day will end with a horsemanship show by the gauchos.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

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I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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