Staying in clean and comfortable 3* hotels and using public transport, Tucan Travel have added 14 new group tours to their range of Adventure Tours in South America. Starting in Quito and finishing in Buenos Aires 48 days later, these group tours, or sections of them, cover all of the main highlights the regions have to offer with flights between many destinations speeding up the travel times and allowing travellers to make the most of each day of their tour.

Matt Gannan, CEO of Tucan Travel, is quoted, “Last year we launched a range of Adventure Tours aimed at travellers who want to see as much as possible in a short period of time. These 14 new group tours are a result of their success and we are excited to be growing this concept in such a big way.”

Two of the new Adventure Tours now allow you to travel from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro or in the opposite direction in just nine days. The group tour flies from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls after a day trip into Uraguay and flies again from Iguazu Falls to Paraty where there is time for two nights in the colonial town before arriving in Rio de Janeiro.

Buenos Aires to Rio Flyer
9 days | Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro | 1319
Set your senses alive on this whirlwind tour between Buenos Aires and Rio. Enjoy a day trip to Colonia, Uruguay where you have time to explore the picturesque town before flying to Igauzu Falls where you can feel the spray on your face. Make sure you arrange extra time to lounge on Rio's sun-soaked beaches after the tour has ended

South America Encompassed
48 days | Quito to Buenos Aires | £5139
This tour touches on the major cities, sights and national parks of South America. Starting on the equator, the tour travels through steamy jungle, along twinkling coastlines and zig-zagging through jagged mountain ranges. Stopping at tranquil lakes and thunderous waterfalls, this group tour will give you an idea of what part of South America you want to return to.

Ecuador to Peru
11 days | Quito to Lima | £899
Two countries in just over ten days, this group tours starts in the heights of Quito, on the equator and visits southern Ecuador and the lesser travelled northern Peru. From bustling markets in Otavalo to some of the best seafood in Mancora, this short tour is an opportunity to learn about the culture of the two countries.

The Tucan Trail
14 days | La Paz to Rio de Janeiro | £1619
From the dizzying heights of La Paz to the fast pace and glamour of Rio de Janeiro, this short tour packs in diverse eco-systems, cultures and colonial towns. Explore the train cemetery at the Uyuni Salt Flats, keep an eye out for caiman in the Pantanal and wander to white-washed town of Sucre on this fast adventure.