Traveling to South America usually means crossing oceans, time zones, and investing valuable vacation time. That’s exactly why this journey deserves to be fully experienced.
South America is not a single story — it’s a collection of cultures, landscapes, histories, and rhythms that change dramatically from one border to the next. By combining countries, your trip becomes deeper, richer, and far more memorable.
Each border you cross introduces:
- A new cultural identity
- A different landscape
- Unique traditions, flavors, and ways of life
- A completely new chapter in your travel story
Rather than seeing “just one highlight,” you experience the contrast that defines South America.
With a well-designed itinerary, a 20-day journey in South America can comfortably include up to four different countries — allowing you to experience an extraordinary variety of cultures, landscapes, and traditions in a single trip.
Combining Countries: Different Ways to Travel
Because South America is vast, combining destinations requires thoughtful planning — and that’s part of what makes the journey so rewarding.
Not all combinations are purely aerial. Many routes include:
- Short international flights
- Scenic overland crossings
- Border crossings through mountains, deserts, lakes, or waterfalls
Suggested Multi-Country Combinations & How They Connect
1. Argentina 🇦🇷 + Brazil 🇧🇷
How it usually connects:
- Overland or short flights to Iguazú Falls, visiting both the Argentine and Brazilian sides
- Flights between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro
Why combine them:
Culture, iconic cities, and one of the world’s greatest natural wonders — all in one journey.
2. Peru 🇵🇪 + Bolivia 🇧🇴
How it usually connects:
- Overland travel via Lake Titicaca, crossing from Puno (Peru) to Copacabana (Bolivia)
- Flights between Cusco, La Paz, and Uyuni
Why combine them:
Ancient civilizations, high-altitude landscapes, and unforgettable natural scenery.
3. Chile 🇨🇱 + Argentina 🇦🇷
How it usually connects:
- Multiple international border crossings through the Andes, especially in Patagonia, central and northern regions.
- Crossings by road, ferry, or short flights depending on the region
Why combine them:
To experience Patagonia, the Andes, wine regions, and contrasting cultures from both sides of the mountains.
Argentina and Chile share the third-longest international border in the world, offering an extraordinary number of scenic crossings — from glaciers and lakes to deserts and mountain passes
4. Peru 🇵🇪 + Chile 🇨🇱
How it usually connects:
- Flights between Lima and Santiago, or Cusco and northern cities in Chile (when available)
- Overland routes in the north (for extended itineraries)
Why combine them:
A journey from ancient Inca heritage to modern cities, Pacific coastlines, world-class cuisine, and desert landscapes.
5. Brazil 🇧🇷 + Peru 🇵🇪
How it usually connects:
- Flights connecting major cities
- Amazon-based itineraries linking both countries
Why combine them:
To explore the Amazon rainforest alongside vibrant cities and cultural heritage.
6. Colombia 🇨🇴 + Peru 🇵🇪
How it usually connects:
- Direct flights between Lima, or Cusco and Bogotá
Why combine them:
Colonial history, coffee culture, ancient civilizations, and rich gastronomic traditions.
Thoughtful Design Makes the Difference
Because distances in South America are vast, combining countries is not about rushing — it’s about designing the journey intelligently:
- Choosing the right entry and exit points
- Balancing flight time with meaningful experiences
- Knowing when overland travel enhances the trip
- Respecting the rhythm of each destination
One Journey. Many Stories.
If you’re already traveling all the way to South America, make it count.
Combining countries allows you to truly understand the continent — its diversity, contrasts, and soul.
👉 Let us help you design a journey that goes beyond borders and becomes a once-in-a-lifetime experience.