FAQ’s

To get started right away you can use our Live Chat option for instant online messaging with one of our travel specialists, or call us direct on the following numbers:
(International Line) +1 512 535 2536
(USA & Canada Toll-free) 1 877 240 4770
(UK Line) 020 7096 1259
Alternatively, go to the Request a quote form, fill out your details and submit. One of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.

Vaccination requirements differ from country to country and it is important to make sure you know the necessary vaccination requirements for your trip well before traveling. We recommend that you always check with your physician. Below follows a table of vaccination advice for each of CAT Travel’s South America destinations or read the blog article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healty. However, please consult your doctor well before you travel.

Argentina Vaccination Advice

There are no obligatory vaccinations for Argentina, but the following vaccinations are recommended:

Bolivia Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Brazil Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Chile Vaccination Advice

There are only recommended vaccinations for Chile, these are:

Costa Rica Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname & Venezuela) or Africa (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan & the Republic of Guyana). You’re REQUIRED to have a valid yellow fever International Vaccination Certificate at least 12 days prior to entering Costa Rica. Please check before you travel about the specific requirements and possible changes. Other recommended vaccinations:

Ecuador Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Peru Vaccination Advice

There are only recommended vaccinations for Peru or read the article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healthy on our blog. An overview of the recommended vaccinations:

Uruguay Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

After requesting your quote one of our travel specialists will contact you with a preliminary itinerary. From this point on you will work directly with your travel specialist.

Using Itereo™, our unique real-time travel planning tool, they will log you into a shared web environment where you’ll be able to collaborate on creating your perfect itinerary via email, instant chat and/or telephone. Your travel itinerary will be instantly updated on screen with detailed information and imagery.

Your specialist will keep working with you on the details until you’re entirely satisfied, and we will then proceed to book your tour and arrange payment of the deposit.

Once the deposit has cleared we can begin to book your travel services and hotels, and we will send you a first update within 72 hours.

Your final program will be available for download one week before your departure. Your full itinerary along with a welcome pack containing country guides and your travel vouchers and tickets will be presented to you upon arrival.

Payments can be made in three ways:

1. ACH debit (preferred) – Bank to bank transfer in the United States – bank details below.
2. Wire transfer (preferred) to our bank in the United States – bank details below.
3. Credit card via Paypal

Comfort hotels are usually unique boutique stays handpicked for their value, location and charm (generally 3* options). Comfort packages usually include tours with a small group of fellow international travelers and the flexibility to include optional additional tours as well.

Superior hotels are distinguished properties offering excellent service levels and facilities (generally 4* options). With the Superior packages, private tours to the South American highlights are included, as well as some special excursions.

Luxury hotels are the finest hotels available, providing exceptional amenities and impeccable service (generally 5* options). Tours in the Luxury packages are exclusively in private, as are unique experiences designed especially for this level.

Many meals are included in CAT Travel tour packages, though in order to give you more flexibility, some lunch and evening meals are not included. Breakfasts are almost always served at your hotel and lunch and dinner are provided within the package where indicated.

All meals included within CAT Travel tour packages are served at carefully selected restaurants offering the very best dining experiences available.

CAT Travel tours, especially in Premium Service are quite inclusive. However, extra money is needed for the occasional meal (where we have left this out of the itinerary to give you more dining options) and for souvenirs, snacks, drinks and any extra items. Tips are not included within the overall price of the tour and so, should you wish to tip, you’re advised to bring a little extra cash.

We advise you to bring both credit and debit cards. Many restaurants across South America have Visa and MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your meal with a credit card. Credit/debit cards should otherwise only be used to withdraw money.
ATMs are widely distributed throughout most South American countries, however in rural areas they can be hard to come by, so please bear this in mind. Otherwise they are a quick and easy way to withdraw local currency.

US dollars are widely accepted in most locations and currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers Cheques tend to receive much lower exchange rates than US Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In many destinations in South America one may also find that exchange centers are unwilling to change Travelers Cheques.

Official exchange houses are generally easy to find in large cities and areas frequented by tourists. However, the exchange rate at such places will not be the best. We advise you not to exchange money in the street so as to avoid any scams. If you do need to change money in the street, only exchange the minimum amount that you need for immediate use.

To get started right away you can use our Live Chat option for instant online messaging with one of our travel specialists, or call us direct on the following numbers:
(International Line) +1 512 535 2536
(USA & Canada Toll-free) 1 877 240 4770
(UK Line) 020 7096 1259
Alternatively, go to the Request a quote form, fill out your details and submit. One of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.

Vaccination requirements differ from country to country and it is important to make sure you know the necessary vaccination requirements for your trip well before traveling. We recommend that you always check with your physician. Below follows a table of vaccination advice for each of CAT Travel’s South America destinations or read the blog article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healty. However, please consult your doctor well before you travel.

Argentina Vaccination Advice

There are no obligatory vaccinations for Argentina, but the following vaccinations are recommended:

Bolivia Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Brazil Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Chile Vaccination Advice

There are only recommended vaccinations for Chile, these are:

Costa Rica Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname & Venezuela) or Africa (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan & the Republic of Guyana). You’re REQUIRED to have a valid yellow fever International Vaccination Certificate at least 12 days prior to entering Costa Rica. Please check before you travel about the specific requirements and possible changes. Other recommended vaccinations:

Ecuador Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Peru Vaccination Advice

There are only recommended vaccinations for Peru or read the article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healthy on our blog. An overview of the recommended vaccinations:

Uruguay Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

After requesting your quote one of our travel specialists will contact you with a preliminary itinerary. From this point on you will work directly with your travel specialist.

Using Itereo™, our unique real-time travel planning tool, they will log you into a shared web environment where you’ll be able to collaborate on creating your perfect itinerary via email, instant chat and/or telephone. Your travel itinerary will be instantly updated on screen with detailed information and imagery.

Your specialist will keep working with you on the details until you’re entirely satisfied, and we will then proceed to book your tour and arrange payment of the deposit.

Once the deposit has cleared we can begin to book your travel services and hotels, and we will send you a first update within 72 hours.

Your final program will be available for download one week before your departure. Your full itinerary along with a welcome pack containing country guides and your travel vouchers and tickets will be presented to you upon arrival.

Payments can be made in three ways:

1. ACH debit (preferred) – Bank to bank transfer in the United States – bank details below.
2. Wire transfer (preferred) to our bank in the United States – bank details below.
3. Credit card via Paypal

Comfort hotels are usually unique boutique stays handpicked for their value, location and charm (generally 3* options). Comfort packages usually include tours with a small group of fellow international travelers and the flexibility to include optional additional tours as well.

Superior hotels are distinguished properties offering excellent service levels and facilities (generally 4* options). With the Superior packages, private tours to the South American highlights are included, as well as some special excursions.

Luxury hotels are the finest hotels available, providing exceptional amenities and impeccable service (generally 5* options). Tours in the Luxury packages are exclusively in private, as are unique experiences designed especially for this level.

Many meals are included in CAT Travel tour packages, though in order to give you more flexibility, some lunch and evening meals are not included. Breakfasts are almost always served at your hotel and lunch and dinner are provided within the package where indicated.

All meals included within CAT Travel tour packages are served at carefully selected restaurants offering the very best dining experiences available.

CAT Travel tours, especially in Premium Service are quite inclusive. However, extra money is needed for the occasional meal (where we have left this out of the itinerary to give you more dining options) and for souvenirs, snacks, drinks and any extra items. Tips are not included within the overall price of the tour and so, should you wish to tip, you’re advised to bring a little extra cash.

We advise you to bring both credit and debit cards. Many restaurants across South America have Visa and MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your meal with a credit card. Credit/debit cards should otherwise only be used to withdraw money.
ATMs are widely distributed throughout most South American countries, however in rural areas they can be hard to come by, so please bear this in mind. Otherwise they are a quick and easy way to withdraw local currency.

US dollars are widely accepted in most locations and currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers Cheques tend to receive much lower exchange rates than US Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In many destinations in South America one may also find that exchange centers are unwilling to change Travelers Cheques.

Official exchange houses are generally easy to find in large cities and areas frequented by tourists. However, the exchange rate at such places will not be the best. We advise you not to exchange money in the street so as to avoid any scams. If you do need to change money in the street, only exchange the minimum amount that you need for immediate use.

To get started right away you can use our Live Chat option for instant online messaging with one of our travel specialists, or call us direct on the following numbers:
(International Line) +1 512 535 2536
(USA & Canada Toll-free) 1 877 240 4770
(UK Line) 020 7096 1259
Alternatively, go to the Request a quote form, fill out your details and submit. One of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.

Vaccination requirements differ from country to country and it is important to make sure you know the necessary vaccination requirements for your trip well before traveling. We recommend that you always check with your physician. Below follows a table of vaccination advice for each of CAT Travel’s South America destinations or read the blog article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healty. However, please consult your doctor well before you travel.

Argentina Vaccination Advice

There are no obligatory vaccinations for Argentina, but the following vaccinations are recommended:

Bolivia Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Brazil Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Chile Vaccination Advice

There are only recommended vaccinations for Chile, these are:

Costa Rica Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname & Venezuela) or Africa (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan & the Republic of Guyana). You’re REQUIRED to have a valid yellow fever International Vaccination Certificate at least 12 days prior to entering Costa Rica. Please check before you travel about the specific requirements and possible changes. Other recommended vaccinations:

Ecuador Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Peru Vaccination Advice

There are only recommended vaccinations for Peru or read the article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healthy on our blog. An overview of the recommended vaccinations:

Uruguay Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

After requesting your quote one of our travel specialists will contact you with a preliminary itinerary. From this point on you will work directly with your travel specialist.

Using Itereo™, our unique real-time travel planning tool, they will log you into a shared web environment where you’ll be able to collaborate on creating your perfect itinerary via email, instant chat and/or telephone. Your travel itinerary will be instantly updated on screen with detailed information and imagery.

Your specialist will keep working with you on the details until you’re entirely satisfied, and we will then proceed to book your tour and arrange payment of the deposit.

Once the deposit has cleared we can begin to book your travel services and hotels, and we will send you a first update within 72 hours.

Your final program will be available for download one week before your departure. Your full itinerary along with a welcome pack containing country guides and your travel vouchers and tickets will be presented to you upon arrival.

Payments can be made in three ways:

1. ACH debit (preferred) – Bank to bank transfer in the United States – bank details below.
2. Wire transfer (preferred) to our bank in the United States – bank details below.
3. Credit card via Paypal

Comfort hotels are usually unique boutique stays handpicked for their value, location and charm (generally 3* options). Comfort packages usually include tours with a small group of fellow international travelers and the flexibility to include optional additional tours as well.

Superior hotels are distinguished properties offering excellent service levels and facilities (generally 4* options). With the Superior packages, private tours to the South American highlights are included, as well as some special excursions.

Luxury hotels are the finest hotels available, providing exceptional amenities and impeccable service (generally 5* options). Tours in the Luxury packages are exclusively in private, as are unique experiences designed especially for this level.

Many meals are included in CAT Travel tour packages, though in order to give you more flexibility, some lunch and evening meals are not included. Breakfasts are almost always served at your hotel and lunch and dinner are provided within the package where indicated.

All meals included within CAT Travel tour packages are served at carefully selected restaurants offering the very best dining experiences available.

CAT Travel tours, especially in Premium Service are quite inclusive. However, extra money is needed for the occasional meal (where we have left this out of the itinerary to give you more dining options) and for souvenirs, snacks, drinks and any extra items. Tips are not included within the overall price of the tour and so, should you wish to tip, you’re advised to bring a little extra cash.

We advise you to bring both credit and debit cards. Many restaurants across South America have Visa and MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your meal with a credit card. Credit/debit cards should otherwise only be used to withdraw money.
ATMs are widely distributed throughout most South American countries, however in rural areas they can be hard to come by, so please bear this in mind. Otherwise they are a quick and easy way to withdraw local currency.

US dollars are widely accepted in most locations and currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers Cheques tend to receive much lower exchange rates than US Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In many destinations in South America one may also find that exchange centers are unwilling to change Travelers Cheques.

Official exchange houses are generally easy to find in large cities and areas frequented by tourists. However, the exchange rate at such places will not be the best. We advise you not to exchange money in the street so as to avoid any scams. If you do need to change money in the street, only exchange the minimum amount that you need for immediate use.

To get started right away you can use our Live Chat option for instant online messaging with one of our travel specialists, or call us direct on the following numbers:
(International Line) +1 512 535 2536
(USA & Canada Toll-free) 1 877 240 4770
(UK Line) 020 7096 1259
Alternatively, go to the Request a quote form, fill out your details and submit. One of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.

Vaccination requirements differ from country to country and it is important to make sure you know the necessary vaccination requirements for your trip well before traveling. We recommend that you always check with your physician. Below follows a table of vaccination advice for each of CAT Travel’s South America destinations or read the blog article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healty. However, please consult your doctor well before you travel.

Argentina Vaccination Advice

There are no obligatory vaccinations for Argentina, but the following vaccinations are recommended:

Bolivia Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Brazil Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Chile Vaccination Advice

There are only recommended vaccinations for Chile, these are:

Costa Rica Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname & Venezuela) or Africa (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan & the Republic of Guyana). You’re REQUIRED to have a valid yellow fever International Vaccination Certificate at least 12 days prior to entering Costa Rica. Please check before you travel about the specific requirements and possible changes. Other recommended vaccinations:

Ecuador Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Peru Vaccination Advice

There are only recommended vaccinations for Peru or read the article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healthy on our blog. An overview of the recommended vaccinations:

Uruguay Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

After requesting your quote one of our travel specialists will contact you with a preliminary itinerary. From this point on you will work directly with your travel specialist.

Using Itereo™, our unique real-time travel planning tool, they will log you into a shared web environment where you’ll be able to collaborate on creating your perfect itinerary via email, instant chat and/or telephone. Your travel itinerary will be instantly updated on screen with detailed information and imagery.

Your specialist will keep working with you on the details until you’re entirely satisfied, and we will then proceed to book your tour and arrange payment of the deposit.

Once the deposit has cleared we can begin to book your travel services and hotels, and we will send you a first update within 72 hours.

Your final program will be available for download one week before your departure. Your full itinerary along with a welcome pack containing country guides and your travel vouchers and tickets will be presented to you upon arrival.

Payments can be made in three ways:

1. ACH debit (preferred) – Bank to bank transfer in the United States – bank details below.
2. Wire transfer (preferred) to our bank in the United States – bank details below.
3. Credit card via Paypal

Comfort hotels are usually unique boutique stays handpicked for their value, location and charm (generally 3* options). Comfort packages usually include tours with a small group of fellow international travelers and the flexibility to include optional additional tours as well.

Superior hotels are distinguished properties offering excellent service levels and facilities (generally 4* options). With the Superior packages, private tours to the South American highlights are included, as well as some special excursions.

Luxury hotels are the finest hotels available, providing exceptional amenities and impeccable service (generally 5* options). Tours in the Luxury packages are exclusively in private, as are unique experiences designed especially for this level.

Many meals are included in CAT Travel tour packages, though in order to give you more flexibility, some lunch and evening meals are not included. Breakfasts are almost always served at your hotel and lunch and dinner are provided within the package where indicated.

All meals included within CAT Travel tour packages are served at carefully selected restaurants offering the very best dining experiences available.

CAT Travel tours, especially in Premium Service are quite inclusive. However, extra money is needed for the occasional meal (where we have left this out of the itinerary to give you more dining options) and for souvenirs, snacks, drinks and any extra items. Tips are not included within the overall price of the tour and so, should you wish to tip, you’re advised to bring a little extra cash.

We advise you to bring both credit and debit cards. Many restaurants across South America have Visa and MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your meal with a credit card. Credit/debit cards should otherwise only be used to withdraw money.
ATMs are widely distributed throughout most South American countries, however in rural areas they can be hard to come by, so please bear this in mind. Otherwise they are a quick and easy way to withdraw local currency.

US dollars are widely accepted in most locations and currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers Cheques tend to receive much lower exchange rates than US Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In many destinations in South America one may also find that exchange centers are unwilling to change Travelers Cheques.

Official exchange houses are generally easy to find in large cities and areas frequented by tourists. However, the exchange rate at such places will not be the best. We advise you not to exchange money in the street so as to avoid any scams. If you do need to change money in the street, only exchange the minimum amount that you need for immediate use.

To get started right away you can use our Live Chat option for instant online messaging with one of our travel specialists, or call us direct on the following numbers:
(International Line) +1 512 535 2536
(USA & Canada Toll-free) 1 877 240 4770
(UK Line) 020 7096 1259
Alternatively, go to the Request a quote form, fill out your details and submit. One of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.

Vaccination requirements differ from country to country and it is important to make sure you know the necessary vaccination requirements for your trip well before traveling. We recommend that you always check with your physician. Below follows a table of vaccination advice for each of CAT Travel’s South America destinations or read the blog article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healty. However, please consult your doctor well before you travel.

Argentina Vaccination Advice

There are no obligatory vaccinations for Argentina, but the following vaccinations are recommended:

Bolivia Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Brazil Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Chile Vaccination Advice

There are only recommended vaccinations for Chile, these are:

Costa Rica Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname & Venezuela) or Africa (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan & the Republic of Guyana). You’re REQUIRED to have a valid yellow fever International Vaccination Certificate at least 12 days prior to entering Costa Rica. Please check before you travel about the specific requirements and possible changes. Other recommended vaccinations:

Ecuador Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Peru Vaccination Advice

There are only recommended vaccinations for Peru or read the article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healthy on our blog. An overview of the recommended vaccinations:

Uruguay Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

After requesting your quote one of our travel specialists will contact you with a preliminary itinerary. From this point on you will work directly with your travel specialist.

Using Itereo™, our unique real-time travel planning tool, they will log you into a shared web environment where you’ll be able to collaborate on creating your perfect itinerary via email, instant chat and/or telephone. Your travel itinerary will be instantly updated on screen with detailed information and imagery.

Your specialist will keep working with you on the details until you’re entirely satisfied, and we will then proceed to book your tour and arrange payment of the deposit.

Once the deposit has cleared we can begin to book your travel services and hotels, and we will send you a first update within 72 hours.

Your final program will be available for download one week before your departure. Your full itinerary along with a welcome pack containing country guides and your travel vouchers and tickets will be presented to you upon arrival.

Payments can be made in three ways:

1. ACH debit (preferred) – Bank to bank transfer in the United States – bank details below.
2. Wire transfer (preferred) to our bank in the United States – bank details below.
3. Credit card via Paypal

Comfort hotels are usually unique boutique stays handpicked for their value, location and charm (generally 3* options). Comfort packages usually include tours with a small group of fellow international travelers and the flexibility to include optional additional tours as well.

Superior hotels are distinguished properties offering excellent service levels and facilities (generally 4* options). With the Superior packages, private tours to the South American highlights are included, as well as some special excursions.

Luxury hotels are the finest hotels available, providing exceptional amenities and impeccable service (generally 5* options). Tours in the Luxury packages are exclusively in private, as are unique experiences designed especially for this level.

Many meals are included in CAT Travel tour packages, though in order to give you more flexibility, some lunch and evening meals are not included. Breakfasts are almost always served at your hotel and lunch and dinner are provided within the package where indicated.

All meals included within CAT Travel tour packages are served at carefully selected restaurants offering the very best dining experiences available.

CAT Travel tours, especially in Premium Service are quite inclusive. However, extra money is needed for the occasional meal (where we have left this out of the itinerary to give you more dining options) and for souvenirs, snacks, drinks and any extra items. Tips are not included within the overall price of the tour and so, should you wish to tip, you’re advised to bring a little extra cash.

We advise you to bring both credit and debit cards. Many restaurants across South America have Visa and MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your meal with a credit card. Credit/debit cards should otherwise only be used to withdraw money.
ATMs are widely distributed throughout most South American countries, however in rural areas they can be hard to come by, so please bear this in mind. Otherwise they are a quick and easy way to withdraw local currency.

US dollars are widely accepted in most locations and currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers Cheques tend to receive much lower exchange rates than US Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In many destinations in South America one may also find that exchange centers are unwilling to change Travelers Cheques.

Official exchange houses are generally easy to find in large cities and areas frequented by tourists. However, the exchange rate at such places will not be the best. We advise you not to exchange money in the street so as to avoid any scams. If you do need to change money in the street, only exchange the minimum amount that you need for immediate use.

To get started right away you can use our Live Chat option for instant online messaging with one of our travel specialists, or call us direct on the following numbers:
(International Line) +1 512 535 2536
(USA & Canada Toll-free) 1 877 240 4770
(UK Line) 020 7096 1259
Alternatively, go to the Request a quote form, fill out your details and submit. One of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.

Vaccination requirements differ from country to country and it is important to make sure you know the necessary vaccination requirements for your trip well before traveling. We recommend that you always check with your physician. Below follows a table of vaccination advice for each of CAT Travel’s South America destinations or read the blog article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healty. However, please consult your doctor well before you travel.

Argentina Vaccination Advice

There are no obligatory vaccinations for Argentina, but the following vaccinations are recommended:

Bolivia Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Brazil Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Chile Vaccination Advice

There are only recommended vaccinations for Chile, these are:

Costa Rica Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname & Venezuela) or Africa (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan & the Republic of Guyana). You’re REQUIRED to have a valid yellow fever International Vaccination Certificate at least 12 days prior to entering Costa Rica. Please check before you travel about the specific requirements and possible changes. Other recommended vaccinations:

Ecuador Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

Peru Vaccination Advice

There are only recommended vaccinations for Peru or read the article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healthy on our blog. An overview of the recommended vaccinations:

Uruguay Vaccination Advice

Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:

After requesting your quote one of our travel specialists will contact you with a preliminary itinerary. From this point on you will work directly with your travel specialist.

Using Itereo™, our unique real-time travel planning tool, they will log you into a shared web environment where you’ll be able to collaborate on creating your perfect itinerary via email, instant chat and/or telephone. Your travel itinerary will be instantly updated on screen with detailed information and imagery.

Your specialist will keep working with you on the details until you’re entirely satisfied, and we will then proceed to book your tour and arrange payment of the deposit.

Once the deposit has cleared we can begin to book your travel services and hotels, and we will send you a first update within 72 hours.

Your final program will be available for download one week before your departure. Your full itinerary along with a welcome pack containing country guides and your travel vouchers and tickets will be presented to you upon arrival.

Payments can be made in three ways:

1. ACH debit (preferred) – Bank to bank transfer in the United States – bank details below.
2. Wire transfer (preferred) to our bank in the United States – bank details below.
3. Credit card via Paypal

Comfort hotels are usually unique boutique stays handpicked for their value, location and charm (generally 3* options). Comfort packages usually include tours with a small group of fellow international travelers and the flexibility to include optional additional tours as well.

Superior hotels are distinguished properties offering excellent service levels and facilities (generally 4* options). With the Superior packages, private tours to the South American highlights are included, as well as some special excursions.

Luxury hotels are the finest hotels available, providing exceptional amenities and impeccable service (generally 5* options). Tours in the Luxury packages are exclusively in private, as are unique experiences designed especially for this level.

Many meals are included in CAT Travel tour packages, though in order to give you more flexibility, some lunch and evening meals are not included. Breakfasts are almost always served at your hotel and lunch and dinner are provided within the package where indicated.

All meals included within CAT Travel tour packages are served at carefully selected restaurants offering the very best dining experiences available.

CAT Travel tours, especially in Premium Service are quite inclusive. However, extra money is needed for the occasional meal (where we have left this out of the itinerary to give you more dining options) and for souvenirs, snacks, drinks and any extra items. Tips are not included within the overall price of the tour and so, should you wish to tip, you’re advised to bring a little extra cash.

We advise you to bring both credit and debit cards. Many restaurants across South America have Visa and MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your meal with a credit card. Credit/debit cards should otherwise only be used to withdraw money.
ATMs are widely distributed throughout most South American countries, however in rural areas they can be hard to come by, so please bear this in mind. Otherwise they are a quick and easy way to withdraw local currency.

US dollars are widely accepted in most locations and currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers Cheques tend to receive much lower exchange rates than US Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In many destinations in South America one may also find that exchange centers are unwilling to change Travelers Cheques.

Official exchange houses are generally easy to find in large cities and areas frequented by tourists. However, the exchange rate at such places will not be the best. We advise you not to exchange money in the street so as to avoid any scams. If you do need to change money in the street, only exchange the minimum amount that you need for immediate use.