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New Zealand
Reasons to visit Stewart Island
New Zealand
The Lindis Luxury Escape
New Zealand
TOP 5 Getaway places in the North Island of New Zealand
New Zealand
10 of New Zealand's most incredible luxury lodges and hotels
New Zealand
New Zealand – a photographer’s paradise
New Zealand
5 BEST WAYS TO EXPERIENCE NEW ZEALAND LANDSCAPES
General
The Viva Story- Part 4: OUR COVID-19 STORY
South America
Stories from COVID-19 – A quick exit from Colombia
South America
My favourite places in Chile – tips from a local!
Antarctica
The Sub Antarctic Islands Guide
Antarctica
10 questions about expeditions to Antarctica
South America
Ancient Peruvian Culture and Traditions
Antarctica
Discovering the 7th Continent
General
The Viva Story - Part 3: Viva today

Find out how the incredible Viva story continued!

South America
Top 10 Things to See and Do in Bolivia
South America
Perito Moreno Glacier Travel Guide

All you need to know about visiting Perito Moreno Glacier

All
Bridging travel & micro-financing for small businesses
General
The Viva Story- Part 2: THE BEGINNING

Read how our story with Viva Expeditions began - honest, human and unadorned. 

South America
The Viva Story - Part 1: THE IDEA
Travel Tips
Affordable Arctic: Our Travel Guide

Planning your Arctic adventure has never been easier – here’s everything you need to know.

South America
Why Visit Ushuaia? The End of the World is the Beginning of an Unforgettable Adventure
Patagonia
Patagonia Travel Guide: The What, Where, When & How!

This is your exclusive Patagonia Travel Guide: The What, Where, When & How!

South America
Everything you need to know about Rio Carnival
Arctic
When to See Polar Bears on Arctic Cruises

Every month of the cruising season offers excellent chances to spot polar bears in specific places!

Arctic
Where to See Polar Bears on Arctic Cruises

One of the world’s most exhilarating wildlife experiences – seeing polar bears in the wild!

Antarctica
Great Polar Cruise Experiences
Arctic
When to cruise to the Arctic?

The best time for Arctic expeditions – sorted by destination, highlights, crowds and prices!

South America
Top Tips for Spotting Wildlife in the Galapagos
South America
South America and Antarctica Travel in January

Destinations you shouldn't miss in January!

Patagonia
Your Best Patagonia Trekking Guide
Patagonia
The Greatest Hiking Trails in Patagonia

Our collection of the region’s most jaw-dropping highlights!

South America
Best Accommodations in South America
South America
South America and Antarctica Travel in December

Destinations you shouldn't miss in December!

All
We've Loaned Them $840!
Travel Tips
Arctic Cruise: Tara's Photo Journey
South America
South America's Best Wildlife Destinations

From the Amazon, right down to the Antarctic. South America has it all!

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The Sartasiñani Communal Bank
South America
Discover Patagonia’s Best National Parks

National Parks in Patagonia you must definitely see!

Antarctica
Antarctic Cruise: Pia's Photo Journey
South America
Unusual Travel Experiences in South America

The most amazing things to do in South America!

Antarctica
Best Time To Go To Antarctica
South America
Guide to the Galapagos: How to Get The Most Out Your Visit

All you need to know about the wonderful Galapagos Islands!

South America
Guide to Small Ship Cruising in South America
South America
Travelling With a Purpose in South America - How to Add Meaning to Your Trip

Ways you can travel with a purpose in South America!

South America
South America and Antarctica Travel in November
South America
Amazon Rainforest & Responsible Tourism – How to Make it Work

The role responsible tourism can have in the protection of the Amazon!

Travel Tips
Your Best Amazon Packing Guide
South America
Top 10 Things to Do in Buenos Aires and Beyond!
South America
Step aside Halloween – All You Need to know about the REAL Day of the Dead
South America
Walking the Inca Trail? This Is All You Need to Know!

Join us on a virtual adventure and learn all about walking the world-famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru

South America
South America and Antarctica Travel in October
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Peru Travel – Top Things To Do Around Machu Picchu

There’s a multitude of fantastic things to do around Machu Picchu 

News
Cheers to 10 Years, VIVA!
News
What is microfinancing?

All about the Make a Difference Project!

South America
Who are the Cholitas of South America?
South America
The Best Lost Cities of Peru (That Aren’t Machu Picchu)
South America
Festivals in South America – Your Monthly Guide

Unique festivals to brighten up your itinerary!

South America
Our Favourite Natural Wonders of South America
South America
Patagonia Adventure Travel Experiences – What You Shouldn’t Miss!

Top 10 most awesome travel experiences in Patagonia!

South America
South America and Antarctica Travel in September
Travel Tips
Latin America Tips for Senior Travellers

Age is no barrier to adventure when the trip is planned just right!

South America
Things to do in Santiago
South America
Colombia Travel – Your Guide to Colombia Holidays

Useful tips for planning your journey to South America's best trending destination.

South America
Torres del Paine Tour - All you need to know
Antarctica
South Georgia and the Falklands: here’s all you need to know

When, how and where should you travel?

South America
South America Travel in August
South America
Best Time to Visit Peru

The best time to visit the Amazon, Machu Picchu, Lake Titikaka and go hiking.

South America
Best South American Tours Not To Be Missed
South America
Things to do in Chile

Delve into the rich cultural heritage of Santiago, cruise the Patagonian Fjords or trek in the spectacular landscapes of the Atacama Desert.

South America
Patagonia Cruises – All You Need To Know

Best Patagonia cruises, when to go, what to see, and what to pack for it!

South America
South America and Antarctica Travel in July
Antarctica
Hurtigruten Cruise to Antarctica - 10 Reasons to Book

Antarctic cruising – the Norwegian way – how Hurtigruten is redefining expeditions to the icy ends of our planet

Antarctica
How to Choose an Antarctic Cruise
South America
South America Tours for the Over 50s

All you need to know about the tour styles designed for over 50s

South America
South America Travel in June
Antarctica
The future of Antarctic cruising

Futuristic Antarctica cruise ships that became reality

South America
A New Airport Threatens Machu Picchu
South America
South America’s Most Unusual Foods – What to Try & What to Avoid

Tips before trying South American food

Antarctica
Crossing the Antarctic Circle – Insights into an Epic Adventure
South America
South America and Antarctica Travel in May
South America
South America and Antarctica Travel in April

South America and Antarctica travel in April

Antarctica
Whale Watching in Antarctica – The How, the What and the When!
South America
How to Experience Ancient Inca Traditions Today

Best ways to experience Ancient Incas culture

South America
The weirdest wildlife in the Galapagos Islands
South America
South America and Antarctica Travel in March

Best things to do in South America and Antarctica in March

South America
All Blacks Beef & Beer Trip – The Highlights!
South America
South America and Antarctica Travel in February
South America
Insider Tips: Transform the Way You See South America

Useful tips to help you plan your holiday in South America 

South America
South America Travels – 7 Best Walks for Nature Lovers
South America
Why the Northern Route 40 is The Place to Go
South America
Peru Travel – Off the Beaten Path Destinations Worth Discovering

Here's how to dodge the tourists on your next Peru vacation

South America
Best Places To Go In South America From Our Experts
South America
Machu Picchu Secrets - the Hidden Highlights

Find out what you may have missed or could miss when visiting Machu Picchu

South America
The Most Unusual Markets to Visit on South America Travels

The alternative Christmas souvenir shopping guide in South America

South America
South American Destinations Just Waiting to be Discovered
South America
Best Tailor-Made South America Tours

Affordable, super convenient and immensely rewarding - Viva's best tailor-made tours

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South America Travel – Top 10 Highlights!

Which countries and highlights do you wish to explore? Small group tours serve up the best of the continent.

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Buenos Aires to Rio Tour – The Trip of a Lifetime
South America
Best Time to Visit the Galapagos Islands
South America
How to be a Responsible Traveller in South America

We share a few tips on how you – and us all – can travel responsibly through South America

South America
Unique Farming Tours in South America
All
A Unique Buenos Aires Famil
All
South America Overland Tours – Here’s What to Expect
South America
Patagonia Trekking Guide
South America
South America’s Dreamiest Beaches Way Off the Beaten Path
South America
The Indigenous People of Latin America

Learn more about the different indigenous cultures in Latin America

All
10 EPIC Must-do Journeys Across South America
Antarctica
Antarctica Solar Eclipse Expedition
Antarctica
Where to See Antarctic Penguins?

Your Comprehensive Penguin-Spotting Guide

Antarctica
Where to go in Antarctica?

The 7 Most Popular Places to Visit 

Antarctica
The Best Ways to Get to Antarctica
Antarctica
Why Visit Antarctica?

Top 7 Reasons to GO

South America
Your Comprehensive South America Packing Guide
South America
A Chilean Adventure
Central America
Best of Central America Travel

Explore Central America for your holiday or vacation! We’ve listed the top highlights for every country for your next Latin America tour!

South America
Northwest Argentina Secrets
South America
Is It Safe to Travel to South America?

Useful tips for your next trip in South America

South America
South America vs. Central America: Where Should You Go?
South America
Ultimate Overland Tour: Patagonia’s Northern Route 40
Antarctica
City Guide to Ushuaia – The Gateway to Antarctica
South America
Patagonia Tours: Land or Cruise?

 Read about the pros and cons of taking Patagonia tours by land or by cruise ship here!

Antarctica
Going to Antarctica? Here's the Best Things To Do In Antarctica
South America
Highlights of the Carretera Austral

An approach of South America's most epic road-trip route 

South America
Insider’s Guide: Patagonia Travel Tips
South America
Stay: Hacienda Zuleta - The Authentic Andean Hacienda Experience in Ecuador!
South America
Top 10 Latin America Novels to Read
South America
The history of Argentinian wine industry

Taste your way through Argentina,one delectable wine drop at a time.

Antarctica
Travelling to Antarctica from New Zealand

One big adventure for the active explorer 

South America
The Best Time to Visit South America

Find out when to visit South America 

Central America
Discover Mexico City Top 10 Must See!
South America
Where to go in Chile?
Travel Tips
What Kind of Insurance Do You Need When Travelling to Antarctica?

No one plans to get sick or hurt, but it's better to be safe than sorry

South America
Team Viva! Introducing Pia Knarston
Central America
Discover the Most Celebrated Natural Highlights of Central America
South America
Peru Trekking Guide

 Discover breathtaking world of high peaks, mysterious ancient sites and unforgettable landscapes

South America
Christmas Chocolatada

Experience it in Peru

Travel Tips
Tip-Top Safety Guide to South America Travel
South America
Discover Huayna Picchu

Machu's Equally Outstanding Sister-peak 

Central America
Viva Expeditions Sounds of Mexico and Cuba tour a success
Antarctica
How Much is a trip to Antarctica?
Travel Tips
Travelling Solo on a Group Tour? Lucky you!

Read about the benefits of being a solo traveller

South America
Guide to Machu Picchu - All You Need to Know
South America
Enchanting South America – Avoid These Common Travel Mistakes

Find out how to get prepared for your trip in South America 

South America
Colours of Peru – Still The Most Beautiful Rainbow of All
South America
Iguazu Falls, What To Do & Where To Stay

Tips to make the most of your time at Iguazu Falls

South America
Patagonia Packing List

Find out what to pack for your Patagonia holidays

South America
Tackle Argentina’s Mighty Northern Route 40

Argentina's Ruta 40 is one of the longest and most spectacular highways in the world.

South America
Buenos Aires City Guide – What to Know Before You Go
South America
Best Time to Visit Patagonia

Patagonia's month by month guide

South America
The Best Time To Visit South America's Top Locations
South America
Planning a trip to Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls?

Immerse yourself in the unforgettable beauty of Argentina’s two famous destinations – Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls

South America
Rio de Janeiro Airport

 Newest Lounges and Transit Hotel

South America
Christmas Traditions in South America
South America
Highlights of Jo's Buenos Aires and Patagonia 2016 tour

Viva's own Jo Saunderson travelled South to discover the beauty of Patagonia.  Glacier trekking, mountain adventures and more ...

Central America
When is the best time to visit Mexico?
South America
Have you ticked off South America's BIG Five?

Have you ticked off the 'Big Five' bucket list items in South America?  

Central America
The Day of the Dead in Mexico
Central America
Viva celebrates the Day of the Dead

Viva Expeditions hosted New Zealand travel agents for a fun night celebrating Mexico and the Day of the Dead. 

South America
Authentic farming tours in South America
Central America
10 Reasons To Visit Cuba

Fascinating history, rich culture, white sand beaches, classic cars, music, rum and more ....

South America
The Legend of Argentina’s Gaucho Gil
South America
Miracle of Difunta Correa

A shrine devoted to her is visited by thousands of people annually to pay their respects. Learn why ...

South America
The Andes - Backbone of South America
Antarctica
Antarctica's unpredictable environment

Antarctica is an untamed environment that can be be unpredictable...

Antarctica
A trip to Antarctica
Antarctica
Polar Plunge for Philzy

Raising money for urgent cancer treatment.

South America
New! Argentina Asado Adventure
South America
Lodge to Lodge Trekking to Machu Picchu

Cultural immersion, lodge-to-lodge journeying, exploration of breathtaking landscapes…

South America
Spending a Little History in Argentina

The famous faces of Argentina's currency.

South America
Mel & Franco's Journey Around Cape Horn

Cruises the Patagonian Fiords from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas.

South America
Top 7 Things to do in Peru
South America
Travel to the Amazon Jungle
South America
Iguazu Falls - Devils Throat Footbridge Re-Opens

Repairs are complete and services continue as normal. 

South America
Team Viva! Introducing Mel & Franco
South America
The Singular Hotel in Patagonia

This is a place so completely unique that it completely blew us away.

South America
Tips for Travelling in South America with Babies
South America
Visit Tigre & the Delta, Argentina Travel

Highlights of a day of exploration. 

South America
Local Currency while Travelling in Argentina
South America
Iguazu Falls - Devils Throat Footbridge Closed

Heavy flooding causes closure of popular walkway.

South America
A Close Encounter: Face-to-face with a Puma in Torres Del Paine
South America
Tips for Travelling at Altitude

Minimize the effects of altitude with these handy hints.

South America
Multi-country tours: Making it easy to plan your Latin America Adventure
South America
King Penguins in Patagonia

There is a new colony of King Penguins establishing at Tierra del Fuego.

South America
Galapagos Islands - a photographic journey
South America
Inti Raymi - the festival of the Sun
South America
Trekking in South America

Have you ever thought about a walking tour in South America?  

South America
Santiago Wine Tour

Chile is a food and wine lovers paradise.

South America
Why Viva?
South America
The Walk of Faith

A 45km midnight Pilgrimage in the Ecuadorian highlands. 

South America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - 10 Ways To Spice Up Your Stay In Rio!
South America
Santiago Cycle Tours

Discover Santiago by bike.

South America
SANTIAGO AIRPORT LOUNGES
South America
Lake Titicaca, Peru – Birthplace of the Incas

Uncover the mysteries of Taquile Island.

South America
Team Viva! Introducing Tara Sutherland
South America
Team Viva! Introducing Rachel Williams
South America
Life in the Amazon Rainforest

Travelling by river through the immense Amazon Rainforest.