(8 Weeks to 12 Months)
Why Travel Long-Term as a Family in South America?
Why are more families choosing to travel long-term in South America?
- South America is a continent of rich cultures and varied landscapes. Its destinations offer everything from glaciers to jungles and cosmopolitan cities.
- Top-tier hotels, lodges, and villas can be arranged across the continent.
- Air travel throughout South America is clean, modern, and convenient.
- Spanish and Portuguese language programs and tutors are widely available.
- More parents are able to work from anywhere, and South American time-zones are oh-so compatible with those of North America. (New York is one-hour difference from Buenos Aires. Los Angeles is one hour behind the Galapagos Islands.)
Why travel long-term as a family?
- Time together is an increasingly scarce resource, and children’s lives often become more complicated. In no time at all, you’ll find that they’re off to university.
- International travel offers an unmatched, real-world compliment to your children’s education. It allows time to slow down, pause the routine, and embrace new cultures and experiences.
- Traveling together long-term creates shared, lasting memories for your family. You’ll experience these destinations in depth—not just in passing.
At LANDED, we help families plan extended journeys that are luxurious, enriching, and fully customized.
What to Consider Before You Go
Planning a sabbatical or extended journey involves a few important considerations:
- Travel duration: What’s ideal for your family’s stage of life
- Destination priorities: Which regions are right for your pace and preferences?
- Education: What learning goals have you outlined?
- Healthcare and security: How do you ensure wellness and comfort on the road?
Where to Go: Regional Highlights
The Andes (Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia)
- Explore Machu Picchu and other ancient wonders
- Connect with the cultural riches of the Peruvian and Ecuadorean Highlands
- Dig into the culinary scenes of Cartagena, Bogota, Quito, and Lima
- Enjoy family-friendly lodges and haciendas near cloud forests, volcanoes, lakes, and the Amazon
- Snorkel with sea-lions and penguins in the Galapagos Islands
- Discover the majesty of the Amazon Rainforest
Southern Cone (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay)
- Discover Patagonia at your preferred pace
- Enjoy family-friendly destinations such as Cordoba, Mendoza, and Uruguay’s beaches
- Hike, ride, bike, and kayak
- Explore gaucho culture and wide-open spaces
Brazil
Learning on the Move: World-Schooling Support
At Landed, we help families integrate education into every itinerary:
- Private tutors and immersive local experiences
- Spanish, Portuguese, and cultural workshops
- Site-specific learning: archaeology, biology, history, and art
Security and Comfort
We prioritize your family’s well-being with:
- Access to top private medical facilities
- Carefully vetted, family-friendly lodging
- Private, secure transport
- 24/7 English-speaking support
- A deep network of local experts
Sample Itineraries
At LANDED, every journey is a custom-made original. We get to know you, and craft an itinerary just for you. Here are some samples of what’s possible:
8 Weeks: Lima → Sacred Valley → Machu Picchu → Amazon → Quito → Galápagos
6 Months: Rio→ Bahia → Pantanal → Bolivia → Sacred Valley → Patagonia → Buenos Aires
12 Months: Full loop through Andes, Amazon, Southern Cone, and Brazil
Albums & Stories
Why Long-Term Travel Matters to Your Family
–John Montgomery
Let’s Start Planning Today
LANDED specializes in long-term family journeys through South America. We know these destinations first-hand and by heart. We’ll take care of the details so you can focus on what matters most: connection, exploration, and growth.
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