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President's Welcome

Dear Globetrotter,

When I started this journey back in 1970, SouthAmerica was a one-man company operating out of a small apartment in Toronto. Today, we have over 600 team members working across three continents. We’re also marking an exciting new chapter for SouthAmerica with a completely new look, and an incredible new goway.com to serve you better.

Consider this website your window into the world. As you explore its pages, you’ll discover inspirational stories, expert advice, and unforgettable trip ideas to over 100 countries worldwide.

Remember that every SouthAmerica vacation is tailor-made. Join us on this new journey, and when you’re ready for your own adventure, get in touch. We’d love to help turn your travel dreams into reality.

Sincerely,

Bruce Hodge

Founder & President

About Us

A Timeline of SouthAmerica

SouthAmerica Travel was founded in Toronto in 1970 by Bruce Hodge, a young Australian economist who moved to Canada to follow his dreams. He forged a passion for travel during a short stint as a tour guide in England.

Bruce worked evenings in a peanut butter factory to make cash flow and grew the company to promote European Camping Tours for 18 to 30-somethings, Adventures in Australia, and Overland Expeditions across Asia and Africa. By the late 70s, SouthAmerica had become a pioneer operator of overland camping tours across the Americas, providing “Young Adult Adventures.”

In the following decades, we have established ourselves as a global influence. While the travel industry endured major challenges, our strong foundations allowed SouthAmerica to forge ahead. We continually innovated, invested in new technology, and challenged the status quo. Bruce’s wife, son, and daughter have played key roles in our growth.

Our mission has always been to help our clients realize their travel dreams. We’ve listened as your travel styles and bucket lists have evolved, and you’ve become true Globetrotters. Today, we are an industry-leading, global travel company. We’re powered by a 600-person team utilizing cutting-edge technology. We traded camping tours for 4 and 5-star tailor-made travel experiences to over 100 countries around the world.

Read more about our milestones over the decades. You can also learn more about the story of our company logo.

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1970

Bruce Hodge founded SouthAmerica Travel in Toronto.

By the late 70s, SouthAmerica had become a pioneer operator of overland camping tours across the Americas

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Susanna Beccati

Central America, South America, Arctic & Antarctica

I was born in Toronto and raised in The West Indies, I have been blessed with the opportunity to grow up around many different cultures & to travel to many different places....

John Doe

Europe, Asia

After I realized that I wanted to be in the travel industry, I studied Travel & Tourism and obtained a diploma. I have been in the travel Industry since 2009. I have worked and...

Maria Lopez

North America, Africa

Growing up in a small town in southern India, my thirst for exploring new places, learning about different cultures, and unraveling the mysteries of history has been insatiable. Over the years, I have journeyed across Europe,....

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The agent we worked with helped us find the best itinerary for our group of 20, which is no small feat. She was responsive to other needs that unfolded during our booking process, including special meals and seat assignments. We have returned to SouthAmerica Travel year after year because of the great service Cathy has provided.
- Jessica
“Communication and Expert Knowledge”
I had an excellent trip because Alice, my SouthAmerica Travel agent, was an excellent communicator. Listening to my concerns and then following up in a timely manner made this process enjoyable and productive. It was very helpful that Alice had intimate knowledge of every location and activity that we spoke about. I felt assured that she would be a support throughout my travels and she was.
- Greg M.
“Everything went off without a hitch”
Everything went off without a hitch. SouthAmerica reps reviewed everything with us the week before: where to be, when to be there, etc. and it just worked every single time. We were never left waiting for a representative to meet us in destination, they were always where they said they would be, on time. It made for a very worry free travel experience. Highly recommend.
- Chris H
“Group Travel Guidance”
The agent we worked with helped us find the best itinerary for our group of 20, which is no small feat. She was responsive to other needs that unfolded during our booking process, including special meals and seat assignments. We have returned to SouthAmerica Travel year after year because of the great service Cathy has provided.
- Jessica
“Communication and Expert Knowledge”
I had an excellent trip because Alice, my SouthAmerica Travel agent, was an excellent communicator. Listening to my concerns and then following up in a timely manner made this process enjoyable and productive. It was very helpful that Alice had intimate knowledge of every location and activity that we spoke about. I felt assured that she would be a support throughout my travels and she was.
- Greg M.
“Everything went off without a hitch”
Everything went off without a hitch. SouthAmerica reps reviewed everything with us the week before: where to be, when to be there, etc. and it just worked every single time. We were never left waiting for a representative to meet us in destination, they were always where they said they would be, on time. It made for a very worry free travel experience. Highly recommend.
- Chris H
“Group Travel Guidance”
The agent we worked with helped us find the best itinerary for our group of 20, which is no small feat. She was responsive to other needs that unfolded during our booking process, including special meals and seat assignments. We have returned to SouthAmerica Travel year after year because of the great service Cathy has provided.
- Jessica
“Communication and Expert Knowledge”
I had an excellent trip because Alice, my SouthAmerica Travel agent, was an excellent communicator. Listening to my concerns and then following up in a timely manner made this process enjoyable and productive. It was very helpful that Alice had intimate knowledge of every location and activity that we spoke about. I felt assured that she would be a support throughout my travels and she was.
- Greg M.
“Everything went off without a hitch”
Everything went off without a hitch. SouthAmerica reps reviewed everything with us the week before: where to be, when to be there, etc. and it just worked every single time. We were never left waiting for a representative to meet us in destination, they were always where they said they would be, on time. It made for a very worry free travel experience. Highly recommend.
- Chris H

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