Experience the breath-taking majesty of North America's natural wonders, from the awe-inspiring depths of the Grand Canyon and the otherworldly geothermal landscapes of Yellowstone to Yosemite’s stunning glacial canyons and the rugged beauty of Newfoundland. Marvel at the thunderous power of Niagara Falls and the soaring heights of the Rocky Mountains, each showcasing the continent’s natural beauty.
Mexico and Central America paints a vibrant cultural tapestry spanning centuries with its rich indigenous heritage coupled with splendid colonial architecture. The region’s outstanding natural resources include impressive volcanoes and geothermal landscapes with steaming rivers, volcanoes, cenotes, calderas, and fumaroles.
The Americas stretch from the Arctic Circle in Canada to the southern tip of South America, just 600 miles from Antarctica. This is home to over a billion people living in 35 countries, each with its own history, culture, food, and architecture.
Here, ancient architectural marvels stand alongside beautiful colonial buildings, all set against stunning natural backdrops of verdant forests, and crashing rivers and waterfalls.
World-class cities like New York, Vancouver, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires deliver iconic landmarks, cultural museums, fine dining restaurants, boutique shopping, and vibrant nightlife.
Stretching from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean, some of the world’s finest coral reefs provide colorful habitats for a diverse array of marine life, making it a paradise for snorkelers and divers. Warm waters lap against sun-bleached sands, while rolling waves attract surfers to the palm-fringed beaches of Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Further south, the largest tropical rainforest, the Amazon, crosses nine South American countries. This vast, biodiverse ecosystem houses 400 billion trees. Thousands of birds, reptiles, and unique mammal species such as the llama and alpaca live in this glorious, rich environment.
The Amazon, the world’s second-longest river, hosts an equally diverse marine ecosystem, including piranhas, pink dolphins and giant otters. Here, indigenous communities live in harmony with the forest.
High in Peru’s Andes Mountains stands the ancient Inca City of Machu Picchu. These well-preserved though ancient ruins offer breath-taking views of the valleys below. Here, nature lovers rise at dawn to see Andean condors take off over one of the world’s deepest canyons.
In Chile, the mountains run along the coastline so close you can ski in the morning and surf at noon. Beautiful vineyards languish in the valleys, producing some of the world's best wines. At the very tip is Patagonia shared by both Chile and Argentina and is one of the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes on the planet boasting glaciers, seas, caves and mountain ranges.
The Americas are truly diverse, showcasing Nature’s finest blessings, and some of the most distinct and fascinating cultural variations you’ll find anywhere in the world.
Visa requirements differ from country to country.
This will depend on the country visited. You will need your regular vaccinations. You may need additional treatments.
This will depend on which country you’re visiting.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted.
English is the home language of most North Americans. People in the tourism industry in most Central and South American countries can speak English.
Service staff in the US and Canada expect a 20% tip. In Central America, tips are generally between 15% and 20%. In South America, you should leave a cash tip of 10% even if you pay with a credit card.
