Argentines are known as the show-offs of South America, but we really can't blame them, a luxury holiday, family adventure or incredible honeymoon in Argentina has it all. Argentina boasts the magnificent Andes to the west, the splendiferous Iguazu Falls to the tropical northeast, and to the south, Patagonia, with its vast steppe, glaciers, sub antarctic wildlife in the Valdes Peninsula, and glorious Lake District. And that's without mentioning Buenos Aires, Mendoza, the best steaks in the world and luxury hotels and estancias with wine cellars to die for. See what we mean?

An adventure holiday in Bolivia offers a fascinating insight into one of South America’s most extraordinary countries. Landlocked by Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile and Paraguay, Bolivia offers astonishing landscape, colourful tradition, intriguing heritage and beguiling colonial cities and with this patchwork comes enormous scope for activity and adventure travel. From La Paz, way up in the Andes, the highest capital in the world to Salar de Uyuni, a spectacular 4000 square mile expanse of glistening salt flats, and from the white-washed houses of colonial Sucre to the absorbing history of Potosi, once South America’s wealthiest city, Bolivia is a gem for the intrepid explorer.

It's easy to fall for Brazil. With the best carnival in the world, the coolest beach life and arguably the world's most beautiful people, Brazil is captivating and infectious - an exceptional destination for an amazing luxury holiday or honeymoon of a lifetime. Covering half of the landmass of South America, Brazil has the lot: endless beaches, fabulous luxury hotels, the spectacular Iguazu Falls, the wildlife-rich marshland of the Pantanal Wetlands, the Amazon and, how could we forget, Rio de Janeiro.

Tucked away behind the Andes is South America's tall, leggy beauty, Chile. Her vital statistics are impressive: only 180 km wide but 4329 km long, and with looks to die for. From the arid Atacama Desert in the north through to temperate rainforests, the spectacular Chilean Lake District and the glaciers, lakes and fjords of Southern Patagonia, Chile's dramatic landscapes are hard to resist and a luxury holiday or honeymoon here is simply unforgettable. Meanwhile, a five hour flight west of Santiago, Chile's cosmopolitan capital, mysterious Easter Island awaits discovery, its colossal Moai statues inviting intrigue and fascination from all that set foot upon this island's remote shores.

Colombia is the rising star of the South American travel scene. With security concerns a thing of the past, Colombia is welcoming more and more visitors, but is still blissfully unspoiled and undeveloped. Music, dancing, food and drink are central to Colombian culture and Exsus can tailor-make your Colombia holiday so you get the very most out of your trip. From the beaches of the Caribbean coast to the beautiful colonial city of Cartagena and the vibrant capital Bogota; the lush unspoiled beauty of the Tayrona National Park to the misty hills of the Coffee Triangle, luxury travel in Colombia is a very exciting option.

Divided by the Andes into coast, highlands and jungle, Ecuador is a tiny country by South American stands, but still packs a punch. The Andean scenery here is stunning, the jungle lodges and hotels are some of the best in the continent, the wildlife colourful and the people are charming. Untouched Amazon rainforest, vibrant local markets such as Otavalo in the Andes and wonderful colonial towns and cities including Quito, Ecuador's striking capital, add still more to a luxury holiday or honeymoon in Ecuador. For the ultimate adventure, take a flight from Ecuador to the Galapagos for one of the most incredible wildlife experiences on the planet.

For the ultimate luxury holiday or family adventure, head to the Galapagos Islands for THE wildlife experience in South America. Snorkel with penguins and sea lions and get unbelievably close to some of the most fascinating species on earth such as the marine iguana (the only lizard to swim in the ocean), the playful blue footed booby and the magnificent giant tortoise. One of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Galapagos can be visited year round and a stay here or a luxury cruise on a boat, yacht or catamaran combines perfectly with a few days in colourful Ecuador.

For a shot in the arm of South American culture, head for a luxury holiday or honeymoon in Peru. Peru lives and breathes its Inca heritage from the world famous site of Machu Picchu perched impossibly in the Andes to colourful communities in Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, where Inca arts, crafts and cuisine still thrive. Drop some 3000m and you hit steamy rainforests in the Amazon jungle; take a cruise along the rivers to see caiman, pink river dolphin and stunning Amazon sunsets. Meanwhile in the south of Peru, Colca Canyon - reportedly the deepest canyon in the world - will stop you in your tracks.

Fighting for the limelight between Brazil and Argentina is little visited Uruguay, a rural gem of a country where cattle easily outnumber its tiny population. Argentineans have been hitting Uruguay's beaches and luxury hotels in Punta del Este for years and we suggest you do the same for some r&r at the end of one of our South American adventures.