SA Expeditions
SA Expeditions
Tailor-made guided tours to North and South America
SA Expeditions designs exclusive, tailor-made tours to premier destinations across North and South America.
The company was established on the principles of harnessing tourism for the benefit of community, conservation and awareness of South America's cultural and natural heritage. With travel consultants in the US and Peru, they have developed exceptional local expertise that contributes to every unique and tailor-made itinerary they prepare for their clients.
SA Expeditions has earned a glowing reputation among their many happy guests and across the media and travel industry for their dedication to cultural conservation in Peru.
Good to know
- Book with confidence: flexible re-bookings
- Unique experiences with expert guides
- All itineraries tailored for you
Key information
| Destinations | North America, South America, Antarctica |
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| Activity | Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
SA Expeditions Reviews
What people are saying about SA Expeditions
Melinda
09/09/2021
I went to Ecuador on the Galapagos trip. It was my first trip with SA Expeditions so I had no idea why to expect. They definitely impressed. Every detail was organized and planned for me. The hotels exceeded my expectations. The tours were exactly what they described. My guides were fun, knowledgeable and flexible to adjust to what I felt like doing. I travelled alone as a single woman and felt completely safe the entire time. I knew they were just a phone call away. I'll be booking the trip to the salt flats for December!
Mendiola
28/08/2021
We had a great trip to Peru booked through SA Expeditions! Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. We had great accommodations and we especially liked our guide Silver! I was nervous at first about booking with a company I found on the web and had no experience with but Dan, who made all arrangements, was very patient with me and but me at ease. I would highly recommend SA Expeditions!
Kevin
25/08/2021
My daughter and I went with SA Expeditions to coordinate our trip to Peru to Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Lake Titicaca. The accommodations that SA scheduled were fantastic. Beautiful settings, delicious food and friendly staff.
Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. We had to make some last minute changes to our hike. Our guide Marco rolled with the changes and made it a memorable experience.
We enjoyed the knowledge that the guides had regarding Incan and pre-Incan societies. We left the vacation more knowledgeable that when we started.
Can't recommend enough.
SA Expeditions tours
Galapagos Cruise and Machu Picchu Tour
11 day privately guided luxury tour at Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands
| Destinations | The Galapagos Islands |
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| Activity | Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Machu Picchu Family Tour
7 day privately guided tour of Machu Picchu
| Destinations | Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu |
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| Activity | Luxury, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, Culture, Cities, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek
7 day privately guided short trekking tour
| Destinations | Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu |
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| Activity | Luxury, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, History |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Short Machu Picchu Tour
5 day privately guided tour of Machu Picchu
| Destinations | Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu |
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| Activity | Family, Active, Walking, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, History |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Machu Picchu Highlights
7 day privately guided tour of the highlights of Machu Picchu
| Destinations | Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu |
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| Activity | Luxury, Family, Active, Walking, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, History |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Machu Picchu and the Amazon Rainforest Tour
8 day privately guided tour across the Amazon and Machu Picchu
| Destinations | Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado, Peruvian Amazon |
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| Activity | Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, Culture, Spiritual, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Santiago & Easter Island
Visit the Moai at Easter Island
| Destinations | Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Santiago |
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| Activity | Luxury, Beach, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Santiago & Antarctica tour
Antarctic exploration & Santiago relaxation
| Destinations | South America, Antarctica |
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| Activity | Luxury, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Santiago to Torres del Paine
Patagonian Highlights
| Destinations | Torres del Paine National Park, Santiago, Valparaiso, Punta Arenas |
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| Activity | Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
South America Highlights
Southern Circuit
| Destinations | Argentina, Chile |
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| Activity | Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Santiago & Uyuni Salt Flats
View the Tatio Geysers and other desert attractions
| Destinations | Bolivia, Chile |
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| Activity | Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Santiago & Buenos Aires Wine Tasting
Visit wineries and taste test across Chile and Argentina
| Destinations | Argentina, Chile |
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| Activity | Luxury, Beach, Family, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Chichen Itza to Tulum
Explore Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula
| Destinations | Tulum, Chichén Itzá, Mérida, Uxmal, Cobá |
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| Activity | Luxury, Beach, Adventure, Caving, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Mexico City to Puebla & Oaxaca
Explore Mexico's ancient sites and cities
| Destinations | Oaxaca, Mexico City, Puebla, Cholula |
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| Activity | Luxury, Active, Walking, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Baja California Nature Tour
La Paz, Espiritu Santo National Park and Los Cabos
| Destinations | La Paz, Espiritu Santo Island |
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| Activity | Luxury, Beach, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
North Coast Redwoods and Wine Country
Explore California’s Pacific Coast
| Destinations | San Francisco, Napa Valley, California |
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| Activity | Active, Walking, Cycling, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Culinary, Food, Wine |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Mountains, Deserts and Moonscapes
Yosemite National Park, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest and Death Valley
| Destinations | San Francisco, Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park, California |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Cycling, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks Tour
Spectacular wildlife and mountain peaks
| Destinations | Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Cycling, Horseback Riding, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Lamar Valley & Old Faithful to Yellowstone Tour
Explore the highlights of Yellowstone National Park
| Destinations | Western USA, Montana |
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| Activity | Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Yellowstone, Grand Teton & Lamar Valley
View wildlife and geothermal features in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
| Destinations | Western USA, Montana |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Grand Canyon Adventure
Rafting and trekking at the Grand Canyon
| Destinations | Las Vegas, Grand Canyon |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Southwest National Parks
Explore canyons and lakes by foot and boat
| Destinations | Arizona, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Utah |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Sedona and the Grand Canyon
Cruise on Lake Powell and explore The Grand Canyon
| Destinations | Arizona, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Sedona, Utah |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Santiago Tour & Antarctica Ocean Nova Cruise
13-day Antarctic adventure
| Destinations | South America, Antarctica |
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| Activity | Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Cities |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary |
Preferred hotels
A small selection of SA Expeditions's carefully-selected hotels. All hotels can be changed to suit your requirements and budget
Superior
The Heritage House
The Heritage House on the rugged Mendocino coast is truly the “Jewel of the Coast,” designed to soothe and inspire. Luxurious rooms are outfitted with high-quality linens, relaxing sitting areas, and breathtaking views, and the bright restaurant with panoramic windows offers unforgettable farm-to-fork dining experiences. When not exploring the Heritage House’s 37-acre sanctuary, sample a delicious local wine or indulge in a nightcap accompanied by s’mores you roast yourself over a modern fire pit.
Superior
Tenaya Lodge
Tenaya Lodge is an unrivalled all-season resort located just two miles from Yosemite National Park's south gate. Choose from a spacious lodge room or a stand-alone Explorer Cabin, and enjoy multiple restaurants and pool areas when not exploring the country's first National Park. Make some time for a little indulgence at the Ascent Spa, challenge your family members to billiards in the game room, and participate in daily guided nature hikes at Tenaya.
Superior
Huff House Inn
This high-end Bed & Breakfast combine historic charm with contemporary design, offering cozy rooms just blocks from Jackson Hole’s main square. The property offers a great space to relax in your down time where you can enjoy the secluded garden patio, hot tub, gas firepits, or perhaps for those with a sweet tooth, enjoy happy hour accompanied by one of their delicious daily, homemade cookies. The updated, modern rooms offer minimal, local décor that, when paired with first class hospitality, create the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring.
Boutique
Hualapai Lodge
Sitting right on the original historic Route 66, Hualapai Lodge is ideal for those looking for adventure. Rooms are well appointed and act as a comfortable base for travelers who wish to spend their days hiking, fishing, rafting, as well as other outdoor activities.
What's included
All trips with SA Expeditions include the following services. Get in touch to find out more.
| Accommodation |
Carefully-selected, quality assured hotels including unique, independently-owned boutiques. All hotels can be upgraded or changed on request. |
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| Guided excursions |
All trips and excursions accompanied by expert, bi-lingual guides to help you get an inside view. |
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| Ground transfers |
All airport collections and hotel transfers in private cars and comfortable minivans. |
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| Accommodation |
All breakfasts and some lunches included. Your guides will happily advise on local restaurants for evening meals. |
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| Camping equipment |
All camping gear and equipment supplied (on trekking tours where required). |
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| Internal flights |
Domestic airfare / internal flights are included in the price. |
Your adventure awaits
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