Do you have an extended period of time off work, or a career break? Planning your family adventure holiday to South America for several weeks or months, or have a solo extended holiday planned? Our luxury eco sabbatical holidays to South America are key to our sustainable travel goal; to slow travel.
Incredible views of Machu Picchu
A sabbatical holiday is a longer trip; giving you more time to explore a country, combine more destinations and get to know the area and its people and cultures better.
There are industries such as law and finance that reward long service with a sabbatical or career break. We have designed many slow travel holidays for guests who have longer to spend away; for luxury sabbaticals, or once-in-a-lifetime epic family adventures.
Sabbatical journeys mean less flying; seeing the real country in a slower more environmentally conscious way. More time in a region means more money goes back into the local community and more local people are employed. You can properly experience and appreciate a country when you are not moving on every few days; fall in love with local food and music, reach the lesser known spots, see the rarer breeds of birds, explore the markets that are for locals not tourists, experience peace, take the epic trekking routes that require longer.
Feel the thrill of a 4×4 in remote Argentina, see Machu Picchu away from the crowds, try boat and land combined safaris in the Galapagos to tick off all the wildlife on your wish list. There are real rewards for slow travel sabbatical holidays. Our bespoke South America sabbatical trips can include luxury hotels, eco lodges and bucket-list highlights; with longer trips away you don’t need to compromise on where to include and what to see.
If you want to get active in nature, you have chosen the right country! Start your adventure by rafting-in to your first lodge, continue with hikes, hanging bridges, canopy walks and zip lines whilst visiting the Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest, and finish with sea kayaking, snorkelling, and surfing lessons on the Pacific Coast. There’s even plenty of hot springs and beach time, to relax and recover.
Discover this incredible country beyond the highlights by exploring hidden gems such as Selva Verde Rainforest, Maquenque Wildlife Reserve, the Celeste River, and the surfing towns of the Nicoya Peninsula, as well as unmissable Tortuguero, Arenal and Monteverde. Visit chocolate plantations and agro-sustainable farms, kayak through mangroves, hike to waterfalls, bathe in hot springs, and fall in love with sunsets over black sand beaches.
Discover the ultimate in Costa Rican hospitality, staying in a selection of award-winning luxury eco lodges from Arenal to the Osa Peninsula, and ending with a stunning coastal villa. This itinerary is all about the most stunning views, finest food, and handpicked private activities throughout.
This bespoke Mexico holiday stretches from the cacti lined shores of the Pacific Baja California to the tropical Caribbean. Swim with whale sharks in the Sea of Cortez and eat cerviche on the uninhabited island of Espiritu Santo, before exploring the highlands of Central Mexico with its authentic food, culture, and archaeological sites around Mexico City, Puebla and Merida. End with some time relaxing in the Yucatan Peninsula, swim in under water caves and cenotes near Tulum, scale the temples of Coba and snorkel with Turtles in Ackumal. An ethical Mexico holiday.
Take in Guatemala’s dramatic landscapes and discover its fascinating history, from Mayan ruins to modern day traditions, whilst making the most of the great outdoors in this amazing holiday to Guatemala. Sample delicious street food and explore the volcanoes and coffee plantations nearby. Continue to Lake Atitlan and learn about traditions spanning centuries which are still very much a way of life today in rural Guatemala. Finish in the north in the dense virgin jungle at the ancient citadel of Tikal. The best active adventure holiday to Guatemala.
Embark on an epic overland journey across three remarkable countries. Explore welcoming Mexican culture in Oaxaca, San Cristobal and Merida, the imposing ruins of Palenque, Chichen Itza and Tikal, the stunning beaches of Belize’s coastline, and the rainforests, lakes and volcanoes of mysterious Guatemala. Slow travel through Central America staying in the best sustainable lodges and top luxury lodges in each location. Our best Central America adventure.
Embark on an exciting and active Nicaragua holiday, as you conquer zip-lining, hiking and surfing amongst pristine nature. Immerse yourself in enchanting cloud forests. Experience the raw power of volcanoes, before relaxing amidst lush coffee plantations. Explore ancient traditions and local customs. End your adventure basking on the paradise beaches of the Pacific coast.
Dive into breathtaking beauty with an eco adventure holiday to Panama. Embark on a journey through misty cloud forests, where lush greenery and exotic flora await your arrival. Perfect for those looking for a cultural holiday to Panama, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Panamanian culture, as you connect with vibrant traditions and warm-hearted indigenous locals. Let’s not forget about the awe-inspiring Panama Canal, a true engineering marvel that has shaped history. On your own tailor-made Panama holiday, every day is an opportunity for discovery and wonder.
Explore Latin America’s most spectacular countries in-depth on this amazing eco-luxury holiday to Peru Ecuador and Galapagos. Combine the unmissable highlights of Machu Picchu, the Amazon and the Galapagos, with less visited but equally rewarding experiences in the Sacred Valley, Cloud Forest, and Ecuadorian Andes. Take a slower, deeper pace and really experience the best of these countries.
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When going on a career break sabbatical, the last thing you want is to negatively impact the landscape and ecosystems you are there to admire and enjoy. That’s why at Travel Differently only work with sustainable, environmentally-conscious properties and partners.
Keeping in mind the climate emergency, our sabbatical holidays are all longer than 30 days to encourage clients to see more and travel for longer, reducing the need for multiple trips.
Many of our guests start their sabbatical holiday to South America from the UK, which involves flying a considerable distance. To promote sustainability and enhance the travel experience, our sabbatical holidays encourage you to stay for longer and travel slower, using land-based transport throughout the country where possible.
By allowing guests more time to immerse in multiple destinations, we aim to reduce emissions associated with additional flights. Further to this, we believe that embracing a slower approach to adventure travel sabbatical holidays enables you to fully relax and engage more in the destination, resulting in a more genuine, enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
One of our key aims for every sabbatical holiday to South America we offer is a commitment to fairer travel. We are sure to only work with partners who actively encourage and support local communities in the regions we visit, making sure that regional tourism benefits local people. Slow travel and longer sabbatical holidays ensure more local people are employed, and more money goes back in to the local area to benefit the region and its environment.
Our South America experts specialise in knowing how to travel better when it comes to luxury Sabbatical holidays. As well as our commitment to sustainability, we are passionate about designing fully personalised, unique tailor-made holidays.
We pride ourselves on getting to know each customer individually and offering direct contact with our founder. Our 5* reviews on our Trust Pilot page reflect our first class service. This ensures that every luxury sabbatical holiday is meticulously tailored and tweaked to match our clients distinct needs and interests. We don’t offer a generic, one-size-fits-all package or price, all our sabbatical holidays and career breaks are completely bespoke.
