TRAVEL IN SOUTH AMERICA - OPENING SOON!
Update as @ 8 October 2021
Update as @ 8 October 2021
LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!!
At LAST sense is prevailing, and most countries in the World are starting to ease Travel Limitations. The United States has now downgraded the risk of travel to most South American countries to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel destination) from Level 4 (Do not Travel), and from Monday 11 October UK has reduced its "Red List" (Quarantine required on return to UK) to only 7 countries worldwide (that still includes Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, but permits UK visitors to visit Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay without major restriction. Most of the EU and ROW generally have a similar policy. And Argentina and Chile have recently announced that they should be open for tourism for fully vaccinated international tourists, with no quarantine requirements for visitors on arrival, from 1 November 2021. Negative PCR tests will need presentation on entry and follow-up tests are also requested.
The best time to visit South America is in the "Austral Summer" (Oct - Mar), so with vaccine programs now in full swing globally against COVID, and with restrictions on travel lessening each month, this is a good time to think about which destinations you might visit in South America in late 2021 or early 2022!
For MORE on our suggested destinations, see below for ideas!
As VACCINATION against COVID is the key to opening up for international tourism again, we regularly monitor the state of play in each of the countries we deal with. ACCORDING TO the World Pharmaceutical Technology Survey, updated as at 8 Oct 2021, we show the current state of COVID FULL vaccination in South America. We also list the general state of "openness" per country in which we offer packages:
At LAST sense is prevailing, and most countries in the World are starting to ease Travel Limitations. The United States has now downgraded the risk of travel to most South American countries to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel destination) from Level 4 (Do not Travel), and from Monday 11 October UK has reduced its "Red List" (Quarantine required on return to UK) to only 7 countries worldwide (that still includes Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, but permits UK visitors to visit Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay without major restriction. Most of the EU and ROW generally have a similar policy. And Argentina and Chile have recently announced that they should be open for tourism for fully vaccinated international tourists, with no quarantine requirements for visitors on arrival, from 1 November 2021. Negative PCR tests will need presentation on entry and follow-up tests are also requested.
The best time to visit South America is in the "Austral Summer" (Oct - Mar), so with vaccine programs now in full swing globally against COVID, and with restrictions on travel lessening each month, this is a good time to think about which destinations you might visit in South America in late 2021 or early 2022!
For MORE on our suggested destinations, see below for ideas!
As VACCINATION against COVID is the key to opening up for international tourism again, we regularly monitor the state of play in each of the countries we deal with. ACCORDING TO the World Pharmaceutical Technology Survey, updated as at 8 Oct 2021, we show the current state of COVID FULL vaccination in South America. We also list the general state of "openness" per country in which we offer packages:
- ARGENTINA - 53% (2 dosis/fully vaccinated; OPEN for regional tourism from 1 Oct 2021; may open FULLY from 1 Nov 2021)
- BOLIVIA - 25% (2 dosis/fully vaccinated; OPEN for most countries; negative PCR proof required on arrival +10 days quarantine)
- BRAZIL - 47% (2 dosis/fully vaccinated; OPEN for most countries; negative PCR required on arrival; 14 days quarantine for arrivals from UK, India or South Africa)
- CHILE - 76% (2 dosis/fully vaccinated; OPEN for regional tourism from 1 Oct 2021 with 5-day quarantine on entry; should open FULLY for all international tourism from 1 Nov 2021, with NO quarantine for those showing negative PCR and full vaccination)
- COLOMBIA - 34% (2 dosis/fully vaccinated; generally OPEN for most countries, upon presentaion of negative PCR; no quarantine)
- ECUADOR - 58% (2 dosis/fully vaccinated; generally OPEN for most countries on presentation of negative PCR or evidence of full vaccination; no quarantine)
- PERU - 34% (2 dosis/fully vaccinated; OPEN for most countries; negative PCR required; ban on flights from South Africa)
- URUGUAY - 75% (2 dosis/fully vaccinated; CLOSED for international tourism, but should open on 1 Nov 2021 for those fully vaccinated and with negative PCR; no quarantine required for them)
- FALKLAND ISLANDS - 43% (2 dosis/fully vaccinated; CLOSED for international tourism until further notice)
Let Unique Destinations design YOUR next vacation in South America now!
(CLICK on the UNIQUE DESTINATIONS tab above or on each COUNTRY PHOTO below to see MORE!)
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Committed to designing and promoting the best travel experiences in South America for the past 10 years, Unique Destinations is a bespoke tour consultancy based in Santiago, Chile.
From within the region, we offer a vacation planning service that is focussed entirely on YOUR travel dreams, at great rates! Let Unique Destinations give you a FREE no obligation quote now!
From within the region, we offer a vacation planning service that is focussed entirely on YOUR travel dreams, at great rates! Let Unique Destinations give you a FREE no obligation quote now!
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See TOUR REPORTS for past visits to special destinations!
(We revisit our destinations frequently to make sure that local conditions and detail are as featured in our website.)
(We revisit our destinations frequently to make sure that local conditions and detail are as featured in our website.)
For an overview of our TOP DESTINATIONS in South America, click HERE!
Visit us directly via the LINK BELOW to receive FREE travel advice and ideas - without obligation - from Unique Destinations!
Visit us directly via the LINK BELOW to receive FREE travel advice and ideas - without obligation - from Unique Destinations!
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NEWS & DEALS!
(On HOLD until COVID-19 crises stabilises)
As a specialist tour company in South America, we are often sent exclusive details from leading hotels and excursion operators that offer fabulous experiences in our many destinations. Some offer "early bird" or "last minute" booking opportunities that can save up to 25% or more! Example of past offers include:
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- Unique once a year experience with SKORPIOS Cruises - cruise the Chilean fjords from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt. On a unique cruise that only occurs once a year, join the luxurious M/V Skorpios III on its yearly "Nomads Cruise" for a 7 night/8 day adventure that passes the Amalia, Brujo and Pios XI glaciers, amongst others. Also visiting remote Puerto Eden and Caleta Tortel, the cruise is also one of the few to stop at the lovely Quitralco Therms to enjoy a bathe in its warm soothing waters. (All Skorpios cruises cancelled from March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But cruises and dates for the 2021/22 season have now been published, commencing Sept 2021)
- EXPLORA ATACAMA Luxury Tour of the Atacama Desert in Chile and Bolivia's spectacular Uyuni Salt Flats. Explora's unique "Travesia Atacama – Uyuni" is an all-inclusive private program that connects the Atacama Desert in Chile with the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia. The "Travesia" can be taken in either direction, visiting everything in between. This includes the valleys and mountains of the Andes mountain range, various salt flats in Chile and Bolivia, incredible rock formations, and algae and ore-hued lagoons, plus majestic Andean flora and fauna. Contact Unique Destinations HERE to learn MORE!
DESTINATION OF THE MONTH (DOM)
Accessible Tourism - Tourism for All!
Each month we focus on a "Destination of the Month" (DOM), either because it is a new location we have found, or we have just updated the detail, or because NOW would be a good time to book a holiday there BEFORE the prices of hotels or flights go up!
(For past Destinations of the Month check out DOM/TOUR REPORTS on the Main Menu above).
In the light of COVID-19 that has put the Tourism industry on "hold", we continue to feature the concept of "Accessible Tourism", inspired by those who despite being restricted to movement in wheelchairs have yet managed to visit so many dramatic destinations in their time!
We invite future travellers to see what services have been opened up to disabled travellers in South America
(see DOM/Tour Reports/Accessible Tourism or click on button BELOW) !
(For past Destinations of the Month check out DOM/TOUR REPORTS on the Main Menu above).
In the light of COVID-19 that has put the Tourism industry on "hold", we continue to feature the concept of "Accessible Tourism", inspired by those who despite being restricted to movement in wheelchairs have yet managed to visit so many dramatic destinations in their time!
We invite future travellers to see what services have been opened up to disabled travellers in South America
(see DOM/Tour Reports/Accessible Tourism or click on button BELOW) !
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