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South America Journeys

Real journeys, not tours — since 2012, specialized in customized travel across the whole continent.

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Since 2012, More Than a Hundred Routes

South America Routes

As we mentioned before: we specialize in planning routes and delivering trips across all of South America. You can contact us to design a fully tailor-made itinerary, exactly as you wish.

Countries we especially enjoy including in our routes—and for which we can create any combination you want:

Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, Cuba, Dominican Republic.

We've done many different combinations before, so we don't feel the need to list them all here. Once we talk about seasonality, your expectations, and your travel pace, it is very easy for us to design a route and content that truly feels right.

For a 2-week trip (examples): Peru + Bolivia + Chile · Argentina + Chile · Cuba + Colombia · Peru + Chile + Argentina · Colombia + Peru · Mexico + Peru · Peru + Patagonia · Argentina + Patagonia · Chile & Argentina–Patagonia · Argentina + Uruguay + Chile…

All you need to do is dream it—and get in touch with us.

Peru & Bolivia

We prepare for the journey together — we travel, build fires, visit local communities and mountains, sometimes connect with plants, take responsibility, feel the power of nature, and even change some things along the way. The Sacred Valley — encompassing Pisac, Calca, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu, surrounded by mountains from 4,000 to 6,000 meters — serves as the hub, and on our triangular route through Cusco, the Amazon, and Lake Titicaca, we add the world's highest lake and the rainforest as two more legendary stops. We've designed more than a hundred Peru–Bolivia itineraries since 2012.

Argentina & Uruguay

For those who'd like to spend the first days of the new year in summertime — a backpacker-mode trip, a lot of fun. Getting soaked at Iguaçu Falls on both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, wandering Buenos Aires, a boat trip on the Tigre Delta, a week on Uruguay's beaches, and the first hours of the new year on the sand with warm people. Designed in Vamoss's early years and first run in 2013; almost all of Argentina and Uruguay has a four-season climate similar to Istanbul's, so this route is scheduled for summer (December–February).

Patagonia

A two-week journey to Ushuaia, the “end of the world”, and Argentine and Chilean Patagonia — penguin colonies, glaciers that haven't melted since the last Ice Age, turquoise lakes, the Strait of Magellan, and the Mapuche people. Four to five days are spent in Torres del Paine National Park on the famous W Trek, one of the best trekking trails in the world; we camp for up to three nights (equipment provided) but don't carry our own gear on the trail. Groups are capped at 7 people, and because the region can only be comfortably visited for about three months a year, groups need to form by September for a December–March departure.

Cuba

That dream country — an island nation with a huge heart, existing in its own way outside the transformations of the modern world. A backpacking trip changing locations every 1–2 days, deliberately away from mass tourism, staying mostly in spotless Cuban family homes. A visa and yellow fever vaccination are the only essentials beforehand. Havana, the Viñales Valley, and Trinidad are our three must-see places; Santiago de Cuba, Santa Clara, Baracoa, Camagüey, and a stop in Varadero for the Caribbean Sea round out the route. Hasta la victoria, siempre…

Colombia

Arguably the continent's most vibrant, most diverse, and most enjoyable country to travel through — the capital Bogotá and its historic La Candelaria district, the coffee towns of Salento and the Cocora Valley's towering wax palms, “Eternal Spring” Medellín, Caribbean Santa Marta and Tayrona National Park, colonial Cartagena and the Islas del Rosario, and turquoise San Andrés. Colombia holds one of the world's highest biodiversity rates (3,500 orchid species, 1,876 bird species) and travels well year-round, since climate here follows altitude rather than season. We especially like folding Colombia into a Peru and Bolivia route, and run a standalone Colombia trip once or twice a year.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Routes

In this section, we'll speak about routes that are a little less ordinary.

Around Lake Titicaca, with full camping gear: Lake Titicaca is a place that keeps astonishing you—through light and landscape, culture and nature; through Sun and Moon, clouds and water, mountains and beaches; through the Aymara people and the quiet rhythm of travel by boat. Since I moved here, I've gone to the shores of Titicaca more than thirty times, and each time I've found myself heading there with the same running, childlike joy.

Only a small part of the lake is connected to tourism; most of it lives far from the crowds, in a genuinely untouched, lived-in way. Ever since I first saw it, I've carried an unfulfilled dream: to circle the entire lake. As long as we have all our supplies with us, I'm certain it would be a deeply pleasurable journey.

Half of the lake falls within Peru's borders, half within Bolivia's—so we'll need to cross the border twice. There is a truly beautiful road that runs along the lakeshore; it passes through isolated communities and opens onto striking angles and vistas.

Starting from the Sacred Valley, we will likely cover around 1,500 km. Encircled by 6,000-meter peaks, circling the lake fully equipped—including two nights on Isla del Sol—is, in my estimate, a 7–10-day route. If anyone feels called to a tour like this, please let me know. I would set out with genuine pleasure.

The Amazon Rainforest is, as we all know, profoundly special—ecologically and culturally. To travel through these forests from one end to the other, and to add a short beach pause either at the beginning or the end, is an exceptionally beautiful route.

Patagonia, likewise—including the Carretera Austral—offers the possibility of a powerful, immersive road trip. Crossing Patagonia from end to end and weaving in Easter Island creates a truly singular itinerary.

The Galápagos Islands, the Vilcabamba Valley, and the beaches of Montañita also form a wonderful Ecuador route—both joyful and utterly unique.

In Argentina, Córdoba, Mendoza, Tucumán, Salta, and Jujuy can be combined into a richly textured, very special national route.

As you can see, for all your alternative-route dreams, we're already excited, already ready to set out. You can always reach out.

Travel Modes

We classify our journeys in three ways. This helps us clear up potential misunderstandings in advance.

Luxury

Participation: Boutique journeys we design for groups.

Travel feel: Comfortable, authentic, and elegant.

Accommodation: In every destination, we offer options and pricing that prioritize high-quality service—often in the best properties available.

Transfers: We consider top-tier options whenever possible; if the price difference is significant, we present you with alternatives. For private cars we prefer SUVs; for minivan needs we choose Mercedes. We prefer to cover distance by flying whenever it makes sense. Outside of flights, we do not use public transportation. In our airline choices, we do not use charter companies.

Meals: Our restaurant choices are always upper-tier—often the kind of places where renowned chefs run their gourmet kitchens, even in highly touristic destinations.

Additional requests: We dedicate extra time and attention to meet all your needs fully; your travel coordinator often works with an assistant. This allows for one-to-one support, 24/7.

Route, pace, content & physical difficulty: Defined around your needs, based on our one-to-one conversations.

Ideal for: Those who want to spend minimal time planning; who enjoy comfort and ease; and who would like to touch nature, culture, and people—without needing to go too deeply into the local texture.

Standard:

Participation: These can be private journeys designed exclusively for you, or you can join groups we form through individual sign-ups. To browse Standard options, you can follow our Planned Trips page.

Travel feel: Relaxed, authentic, and joyful.

Accommodation: We stay in boutique properties with reliable quality across destinations. In some places, rooms may not match the luxury or modernity of big hotel chains—yet they are always spotless and genuinely good.

Transfers: For private vehicle or minivan needs, we choose clean, newer vehicles. We typically do the entire route by private transport. If it simplifies the route, we prefer flying. Outside of flights, we do not use public transportation.

Meals: Our restaurant choices are either touristic (in the good sense) or strong local spots. We include at least one or two gourmet meals, depending on route and budget. Where there are many options, we share our recommendations and leave the final choice to you.

Additional requests: We do our best to meet your needs, and you receive full-time one-to-one support throughout the journey.

Route, pace, content & physical difficulty:

If we are designing a private trip for you: it is shaped around your needs through two conversations with you.

If you are joining a “Standard mode” Vamoss trip:

Route: Usually 14 days; it’s often possible to join for only 7 or 10 days.

Pace: Our routes are rarely slow. We typically change location every 1–2 days, and every 2–3 days we set out early in the morning—full, rich days.

Physical difficulty: One or two days may require mild to moderate physical effort (due to hiking or altitude). We always have an alternative option for those days. The challenges we include are the kind that people of any age—without a physical condition—can generally manage.

Content: Since you’ve come all this way, the “must-see” places are included. Beyond that, we gently stretch the boundaries—sometimes adding a day trip, or a 1-night/2-day extension to reach places that aren’t otherwise accessible.

Ideal for:

Those who don’t prefer standard package tours
Those who don’t want to spend much time planning
Those who want to set off with a clear mind
Those who don’t need luxury accommodation
Those who want to come closer to nature and culture
Those who enjoy being close to the street and to people
Those who are freedom-loving yet harmonious in a group
Those who have traveled with friends before
Those who like traveling without getting absorbed into mass-tourism crowds

Our trips are flexible—without compromising the core route—and some decisions are taken together on the road, creating a real travel experience.

A reminder: These itineraries are not “tour programs,” and they are not prepared by a tour agency. The route may include staying in guesthouses; in communities and collectives founded with an intention of healing and learning; and for one or two nights, in the homes of Indigenous families—sometimes in rooms with shared bathrooms. Ceremonies are held by experienced healers we trust—people we have worked with for at least ten years, and whose way of walking we believe in. Because this journey is held with circle consciousness, each participant is expected to trust the teachings of the road. After you confirm your participation, we will send you information files on this and other topics; you’ll also find further details about orientation there. Thank you.

Traveler:

Participation: To see dates and join Traveler-mode groups, you can follow our Planned Trips page.

Travel feel: Young in spirit (able to trust the teachings of the road), flexible, free, close to the street; held in circle consciousness—friend-to-friend, joyful, and real.

Accommodation: Not hotels—boutique hostels, staying in shared rooms with members of our own group.

Transfers: Rather than tourist minibuses (as long as it doesn’t create unnecessary fatigue), we travel intercity on comfortable buses used by locals and backpackers. While some legs may be by private vehicle, we generally prefer public transportation. If it significantly simplifies the route, we choose to fly.

Meals: We choose local restaurants that meet Vamoss’s cleanliness standards, or places that serve travellers moving through South America. Some meals are left free; we share recommendations and leave the choice to you.

Additional requests: We do what we can to meet your needs, and we stay with you—so long as it doesn’t disrupt the group’s balance and flow.

Route, pace, content & physical difficulty:

Route: Usually 14 days; most can be joined for only 7 or 10 days.

Pace: If you’re joining a Vamoss trip, the pace won’t be low. We typically change location every 1–2 days, and every 2–3 days we set out early—full, rich days.

Physical difficulty: One or two days may require mild to moderate physical effort (hiking or altitude). These are generally manageable for people of any age, provided there is no physical condition.

Content: “Must-see” places are included. Beyond that, the itinerary may push a little further—reaching destinations that are otherwise hard to access, and sometimes using smart formulas (including budget-conscious choices) to keep costs lower.

Ideal for:

Young in spirit (able to trust the teachings of the road);
those who avoid standard tours;
those who don’t mind walking or being challenged in order to discover;
those who want genuine contact with nature and culture;
those who enjoy being close to the street and to people;
those who are freedom-loving and also know how to travel as a group;
those who have traveled with friends;
those who could travel alone but understand how hard it is to do a lot in limited time;
those who enjoy the pleasure of moving as a group;
those who like socializing with other backpackers or sharing space;
those who prefer to travel without mixing into mass-tourism crowds;
those who can stay flexible without jeopardizing the route;
those who can make some decisions together on the road;
those who want a low-budget, ecological, real travel experience.

In Traveler-mode journeys, Vamoss holds the group dynamic, communication, and balance.

Pricing: We’d like to note that for all trips we organize that carry a similar level of difficulty for us (including the luxury segment), we charge the same per-person fee—while we price backpacker-style journeys lower. This is because our original promise, when we set out as Vamoss, was to support backpacker travelers who could not easily hit the road on their own. And, truthfully, we are also people who deeply know and love the backpacker way. (:

Upcoming Journeys

Retreat + Travel Programs in Peru

For the programs where we begin with a retreat—doing healing work together—and then take to the road, groups often form naturally. Please reach out.

Peru Journey

Dates: 3–17 October 2026

Route: Peru

Travel mode: Standard, Road Trip

Destinations:

Cusco;

Sacred Valley;

the Amazon Rainforest;

Machu Picchu;

Mount Ausangate;

Lake Titicaca;

Puno;

Amantaní Island

Argentina & Uruguay Journey

Dates: 26 December 2026 – 9 January 2027

Route: Argentina, Brazil & Uruguay

Travel mode: Traveler

Sensitive elements:

In Buenos Aires and Uruguay, close to nature and culture;

slightly physically demanding;

public transportation (we will rent a vehicle for 3–4 days);

one night on a beach with no electricity;

2–3 nights in hostels;

getting very wet at Iguazú Falls.

Destinations:

Buenos Aires; Iguazú Falls (1 day on the Brazil side, 1 day on the Argentina side); Montevideo; Valizas; Cabo Polonio; Pedrera

Patagonia Journey

Dates: 16–30 January 2027

Route: Buenos Aires, Argentine & Chilean Patagonia

Travel mode: Standard

Sensitive elements:

While not a trekking-focused itinerary, it includes moderate trekking in order to reach destinations that are otherwise inaccessible;

we will rent a sedan or a station wagon (all organization is on us);

expect plenty of wind;

2, possibly 3 nights of camping (equipment provided by us);

requires teamwork (especially around meals and camp in certain places);

this has nothing to do with “a tour.” It is a real journey.

Colombia & Peru Journey

Dates: 6–20 February 2027

Route: Colombia, Peru

Travel mode: Standard

Traveling Experience

We help you to make it real your dream trip to South America, the simplest way.

We make the organization, operate the journey, you bliss your experience. Across the routes we design for different guest profiles, we have been offering hundreds of travel experiences since 2012—journeys for those who are drawn to people, culture, adventure, spirituality, healing, and nature.

Following our one-to-one conversations, if you wish, you can join a travel group that has formed within our circle—one we feel is the right fit for you. Or, if you prefer, we create a journey specifically tailored to you or your own group.

If you join an existing group, you can participate directly at a price that varies according to the number of participants. If you want a private journey, we build the route together, calculate the full budget, and—once we agree—set out side by side.

We plan in a way that keeps us as far as possible from mass tourism.

On the road, apart from travel times and certain meal hours, everything unfolds organically—much like a friend-to-friend journey—made possible by the fact that we do not work with commission-based agreements or partnered businesses.

As Vamoss, we hold and protect the balance and harmony within the group throughout the journey.

Before departure, we provide all participants with detailed guidance on critical topics: the weather conditions we may encounter; what to bring and what not to bring; the yellow fever vaccine; altitude sickness; Wi-Fi and GSM accessibility; medicinal plants and dietary practices; what is needed for safe travel; our stops and the wider South America context; and how money works across the continent.

Participation Application Form

If you are considering traveling with us, we kindly ask you to answer whichever of the questions below you wish—briefly and clearly (even in bullet notes, if you prefer).

Our conversations, guided by this information, help us plan your experience with greater accuracy.

Thank you,

See you soon,

About the Group

What is the minimum and maximum number of people in your group?
Would you prefer a private journey designed specifically for you, or would you like to join a group that is already forming?
How many of you have been to Latin America before?
How many of you have been to Peru before?
Are you family, a group of friends, or a mix? If you are leading a group, do you bring groups regularly?
If you are not family: have you traveled together as the same group before?
What is the group’s average age? What are the minimum and maximum ages?
How many of you have traveled to a low-income country before?

About the Journey

What is your travel plan—what kind of program do you have in mind?
How many days of travel with us are you imagining?
Which countries are you interested in?
What would you like to share about your route? Is there a place you absolutely do not want to miss?
What is your date range? Do you have flexibility with dates?
In your motivation for joining this journey, what comes first: city, spiritual work, art, entertainment, adventure, mountains, trekking, nature, culture, rainforest, other?
Do you prefer traveling with a backpack or with luggage?
Do you enjoy walking in nature (especially to reach special places that are otherwise inaccessible)?
Do you enjoy a challenging hike? 1–2 hours? 3–4 hours?
For our accommodation points, what is your expected level of comfort on average—and what is your minimum comfort level in places where there is no alternative?
How do you feel about spending one or two nights in a tent during the trip? Have you camped before?
What is the longest road journey you can comfortably do by car, including breaks?
Would an 8–10 hour journey in a comfortable, three-row-seat bus be difficult for you?

About Healing

Are you coming for a healing process? If yes, what other healing work will you be doing before and after the trip?
Have you participated in spiritual practices before? None / a little / moderate / a lot
Do you have an intention to take part in a Huachuma (San Pedro) or Ayahuasca ceremony?
Without comparing yourself to others, how much space does spirituality hold in your life? (1 to 5)
Would you like to set aside time on your journey for spiritual practice (yoga, meditation, breathwork, herbal medicine)?

For Specialized Service Requests

Do you follow any specific diet?
Is there anything you would like to note about participants’ physical conditions?
Is there anything you would like to share about where you currently are on your spiritual path?
Do you have any additional requests?

Your Personal Details

Your name:
Your available days and times for a 20–30 minute video call:
Your WhatsApp or Telegram number:
Which time zone will you be in over the coming weeks?
Which country do you live in? Do you live in a rural area, a city, or a megacity?
In which language would you like to receive service?

Thank you—we will be in touch as soon as possible.

Send us whichever answers you wish by WhatsApp or email.

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Guiding & Organization Services

If you would like us to accompany you for part of your journey, our daily rates for accompaniment and guiding are as follows:

	1 Person	2 People	3+ People
Sacred Valley and Cusco	$100	$60	$50
Out of Cusco	$150	$100	$80

* Transportation, meals, accommodation, and entrance fees for our team are covered by the group.

✔ If you would like us to plan your own trip (which you will take independently):

For your self-led journey, you can receive organizational support from us—route design, ticket purchases, reservations, and similar arrangements. For this work, we charge $15 per hour for each hour we spend.

Note: If you travel with us, you do not pay this fee.

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