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Ancient ruins, rainforests, towering mountain peaks, and scenic fjords can all be part of your trip to South AmericaArgentina, Chile, BoliviaEcuador, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, and Colombia — each country offers natural and cultural discovery. Wind through Amazon tributaries in search of pink dolphins, round the southern edge of Tierra del Fuego for its spectacular views of glaciers and steep rocky shorelines, and set sail for the white continent, Antarctica, on a cruise departing from Ushuaia, Argentina, and visiting the Falkland Islands. During your tour, you'll encounter some of the most welcoming people in the world as you explore Machu Picchu, the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon, PatagoniaTorres del Paine, and Easter Island. Contact us for help curating your dream South America adventures.
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10 Best South America Small Ship Cruises for 2025-2026

Trip Name From Days Next Departure Summary
Western Islands $5,200 6 Jun 23, 2025 Embark the Alya on this 6-day catamaran cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more!
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Amazon Discovery - High Water Season $3,800 4 Dec 06, 2025 Embark on a 4-day Amazon River cruise aboard the Delfin III, where you'll discover the wonders of this vibrant ecosystem. Encounter rich culture and diverse wildlife as you visit indigenous communities, explore the jungle on day and night hikes, and observe fascinating creatures like monkeys, macaws, sloths, jaguars, and pink river dolphins!
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Galapagos Southeast Islands $2,610 5 Jun 25, 2025 This affordable 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard the Coral I or II explores the southeastern and central islands of the Galapagos including San Cristobal, Española, Floreana & Santa Cruz. Encounter fearless wildlife like giant tortoises and marine iguanas, and snorkel in the crystalline Galapagos waters viewing colorful fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles.
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Patagonian Explorer: Ushuaia to Punta Arenas $1,695 5 Sep 26, 2025 Explore Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego on a 5-day expedition cruise aboard MV Ventus Australis from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. This cruise offers an immersive experience through remote fjords, icy landscapes, and historic sites.
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Galapagos Inner Loop $11,500 8 Jun 28, 2025 Embark the luxurious Silver Origin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Acquaint yourselves with Kicker Rock island, Punta Cormorant, Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay to name a few.
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West Galapagos $10,920 8 Jun 20, 2025 Witness the greatest spectacle of evolution and dynamic volcanic terrains on this 8-day West Galapagos expedition from Santa Cruz Island to Baltra Island aboard Aqua Mare. Tour Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre, Punta Cormorant, Punta Moreno, Punta Espinoza, Puerto Egas, Rábida, North Seymour, and Mosquera.
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Exploring Galapagos $6,605 10 Jun 20, 2025 Spend 10 days exploring the legendary Galápagos Islands aboard a classic, 96-guest expedition ship, the Endeavour II. Actively experience the wildlife and wonders of the islands through kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and hiking.
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Darwin's Odyssey $8,495 7 Jun 26, 2025 Embark on a 7-day Darwin's Odyssey cruise aboard Tribute through the Central and West Galapagos Islands. Explore Santa Cruz for giant tortoises, snorkel with playful sea creatures, hike Sierra Negra volcano, and witness unique wildlife like flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins.
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Northwestern Islands $12,995 8 Jun 26, 2025 Embark on an 8-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Northwestern Galapagos Islands. Explore unique wildlife, including giant tortoises and lava tunnels. Visit Cerro Dragón, Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and more. Enjoy birdwatching, snorkeling, and diverse wildlife encounters. Finally, visit North Seymour before heading to Baltra for your flight home.
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Beyond Darwin's Footsteps $10,450 8 Jun 21, 2025 This 8-day adventure aboard Grace offers close encounters with wildlife. The islands are full of creatures that love to interact with visitors. Travel around Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz and more! Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in the crystalline waters of this area.
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10 Best Luxury Small Ship Cruises & Tours to South America for 2025-2026

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Ultimate Amazon $5,990 8 Jun 18, 2025 Board the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day unique cruise through the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Visit remote Amazonian villages, sail through unique and fragile ecosystems, and experience close encounters with the teeming wildlife of the Yasuni National Park.
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Authentic Amazon $5,990 8 Jun 22, 2025 Explore the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest aboard the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day tour of Amazon Tributaries. Explore isolated communities and rare, biodiverse habitats on a boat tour. Kayak through rivers and lakes with otters and turtles as your guides, climb observation towers to see the rainforest canopy up close and explore the jungle on foot while keeping an eye out for local species.
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Glaciers Gourmet Navigation $225 1 Jun 18, 2025 Sail aboard Maria Turquesa catamaran for a full-day tour of Los Glaciares National Park. Depart from La Soledad port and see Spegazzini, Upsala, and Perito Moreno Glaciers, trek at Las Vacas, and walk Perito Moreno footbridges.
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water $4,800 5 Oct 27, 2025 Venture to Peru to enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aria Amazon. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.
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Spirit of Glaciers $800 2 Nov 02, 2025 Embark on a 2-day Spirit of Glaciers cruise aboard the MV Santa Cruz to explore Patagonia’s stunning beauty. Designed for comfort and adventure, the cruise features towering glaciers, serene waterways, and lush forests. Enjoy guided excursions, cozy accommodations, and gourmet dining for an unforgettable experience.
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water $4,920 4 Jun 21, 2025 Embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aqua Nera, from the Amazon port town of Iquitos. Your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Keep your eyes open for the mysterious pink river dolphin along the way, and enjoy activities like hiking & kayaking.
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water $3,600 4 Oct 31, 2025 From the Amazon port town of Iquitos, Peru, embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aria Amazon, hosting your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Get to know the local cultures and incredible biodiversity of this dense jungle.
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water $6,560 5 Jul 01, 2025 Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.
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Luxury Amazon Expedition - High Water $7,980 8 Jun 20, 2025 An 8-day river cruise on the awe-inspiring Amazon awaits you aboard the Aria Amazon. Get up and personal with wildlife like Amazon dolphins and monkeys, interact with local indigenous people, eat fantastic food, and learn from naturalist guides while exploring Pacaya-Samiria Reserve in the company of just 32 passengers.
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Exploring Peru: Machu Picchu and the Amazon $10,531 9 Jul 12, 2025 Actively experience the wonders of Peru as you explore the upper Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley on this 9-day cruise & inland adventure. The 28-guest Delfin II hosts this incredible journey with stops in Cusco, Iquitos, Lima and chances to snorkel, kayak, and visit indigenous communities.
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8 Best Amazon Trips to South America for 2025-2026

Trip Name From Days Next Departure Summary
Amazon Journey via Ucayali River $1,890 4 Jul 02, 2025 La Perla hosts this 4-day Amazon cruise from Iquitos. Explore the Amazon, Ucayali, and Pacaya Rivers on their way deep into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. Trek into the dense jungle in search of Amazon wildlife and birds, take a night safari and guided trips, visit local villages, and learn about wildlife preservation efforts in Peru’s Amazonia.
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Tambopata Research Center $1,500 5 Jun 18, 2025 Explore the Amazon rainforest on this 5-day tour from Puerto Maldonado. Hike on the floodplain trails, search for frogs at night, and look for the gleaming eyes of the caiman during your stay at the comfortable and enthralling Tambopata Research Center.
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Refugio Amazonas Adventure $945 4 Jun 18, 2025 Take your family on a Peruvian trip to the Amazon rainforest from the comfort of Refugio Amazonas on this exciting 4-day tour. Enjoy climbing a 30 meter canopy tower, take a catamaran around Lake Condenado and let your kids explore the trail for children as you immerse yourself in the stunning nature of this dense verdant jungle.
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Ceiba Tops Amazon Lodge $915 4 Jun 18, 2025 Explore Peru's vast jungle with a 3-night stay at Ceiba Tops Lodge. Make your way to Iquitos, the headwaters of the Amazon, and travel down the river to your jungle home. Visit an indigenous community and view wildlife from the canopy during your stay.
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Incas and Rainforest $2,284 10 Jun 18, 2025 Journey through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and explore the Peruvian Amazon in this 10 day tour. Spend 3 nights in the Amazon, observing the multitude of wildlife. Continue to Cusco and make your way through the Sacred Valley, exploring markets and ruins. Your trip culminates at Machu Picchu, one of the new seven wonders of the world.
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Amazon Kayak Adventure $2,129 7 Jun 18, 2025 One of the most remote, authentic, and adventurous Amazon tours! Travel by kayak deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle looking for tapir, monkeys, macaws, and other wildlife.
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Reserva Amazonica Snapshot $715 4 Jun 18, 2025 Experience the wonders of the Amazon rainforest on this 4 day tour. Go on the Anaconda Walk, search for wildlife, and explore a rainforest garden during your stay at Reserva Amazonica lodge. Along the way, keep an eye out for a variety of amazing wildlife such as caimans, osprey, trogons and sloths.
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Posada Amazonas Exploration $945 4 Jun 18, 2025 Posadas Amazonas is the perfect place for you to experience the beauty and nature of the Amazon rainforest on this 4-day adventure tour from Puerto Maldonado, Peru. You can participate in jungle walks, visit an oxbow lake, and watch for wildlife around every corner.
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Top 10 South America Adventures in the Andes Mountains for 2025-2026

Trip Name From Days Next Departure Summary
Patagonia Wildlife Safari $2,355 5 Sep 05, 2025 On this tour of Chile's Southern Patagonia region experience penguins, guanacos, Darwin's Rheas, Andean foxes, and more as you hike or even bike Torres del Paine. Optional excursion available to explore the Straits of Magellan to Magdalena Island, where you can see over 100,000 Magellanic penguins!
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Awasi Atacama Desert $2,970 4 Jun 18, 2025 Spend your nights in San Pedro de Atacama on these 3 to 5-night luxury Chile tours with flexible itineraries that explore the best of the Atacama like the Valley of the Moon, Lasana Valley, and the El Tatio geysers.
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Inca Trail Express $1,938 5 Jun 18, 2025 This 5-day trip spends 4 days hiking the Inca Trail then visits Machu Picchu for a full day exploring the ruins. Hike with expert guides and enjoy deluxe camping to assure the best possible experience. Travelers are required to spend a minimum of two nights at high altitude before the trek, usually in Cusco, Sacred Valley, or Lake Titicaca.
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Torres Del Paine Kayaking $1,840 3 Sep 01, 2025 Enjoy a 3 day/2 night river kayaking and camping trip along the Serrano River in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and wildlife during this fully supported Chile tour.
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Estancia Cerro Guido Experience $4,560 5 Sep 01, 2025 On this 5-day tour, visit a traditional estancia built outside of Torres del Paine National Park. Immerse yourself in real estancia life by learning the traditions and daily work of the gauchos. Travel through the most incredible landscapes using a 4x4 vehicle, or enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the ranch on foot or by horseback.
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Torres del Paine Multisport $5,180 6 Sep 06, 2025 Explore Torres del Paine in this multisport tour of Patagonia's best while hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, and trekking! With EcoCamp as your home base, explore magnificent Patagonian mountains, glaciers lakes and rivers spotting guanacos and ostrich-like rheas.
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Patagonia Camp - Torres del Paine $2,040 4-8 Oct 01, 2025 Patagonia Camp is located on the shores of enormous Lake Toro and facing the Paine Massif, only 15 km from the Torres Del Paine Park’s administration center and close to the the main attractions that have made Torres del Paine world famous. Enjoy trekking, light hiking, fishing, kayaking as you explore Chile's famed National Park. 
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Explora Atacama $2,800 5 Jun 18, 2025 Immerse in an all-inclusive adventure in the heart of Atacama and witness geysers, salt flats, lagoons, volcanoes, and dunes. Experience Explora's cozy lodging, including its spa and gastronomic offerings, and various excursions like a trip to the observatory to witness some of the world’s clearest skies and thermal baths in Puritama hot springs.
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The Complete Patagonia Experience: Culture and Nature $5,631 8 Sep 01, 2025 Join this 8-day Patagonia culture and nature adventure, a combination of unique wildlife, cultural immersion and spectacular scenery in the heart of Chilean Patagonia. Explore Torres del Paine National Park and choose your activities each day based on your preferences and interests.
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Rio Serrano Hotel & Spa - Torres del Paine $2,990 5-6 Enjoy a 5-day all-inclusive adventure along the Serrano River, a 38-km waterway colored by Southern Ice Field sediments. Located in Río Serrano village, the hotel is the largest in Torres del Paine and offers easy access to hiking, horseback riding, fly fishing, and mountain views. Just 86 km from Puerto Natales, enjoy daily guided excursions.
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10 Best Small Cruise Ships in South America  for 2025-2026

Trip Name From Days Next Departure Summary
Alya $4,200 Jun 19, 2025 Alya catamaran offers luxury cruises to the Galapagos Islands. Accommodating just 16 passengers, the Alya boasts 9 spacious cabins with private facilities and a private balcony in each. Inside are the library, lounge, and dining areas, and outside guests can enjoy an ample sun deck and Jacuzzi.
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National Geographic Endurance $8,111 Jun 24, 2025 Embark on an exhilarating adventure aboard the National Geographic Endurance, a marvel of maritime engineering designed specifically for year-round expeditions into the heart of the Antarctic's icy embrace. With an impressive PC5 Category A ice class rating, the highest ever achieved by a cruise ship accommodating just 126 guests, this vessel promises unparalleled access to some of the planet's most remote and pristine environments. The ship's revolutionary sloping X-bow cuts through the choppiest of seas with remarkable grace, significantly reducing onboard movement and ensuring a smoother, more comfortable voyage. This innovative design not only enhances the journey but also boosts fuel efficiency and reduces emissions, underscoring a commitment to preserving the delicate ecosystems it explores. Experience the thrill of navigating through towering icebergs and witness the untouched splendor of the Antarctic, all while enjoying the intimate, luxurious setting of the National Geographic Endurance. This is more than a cruise -- it's a gateway to epic landscapes and an intimate encounter with the wild.
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Aqua Nera $4,920 Jun 21, 2025 The luxurious ship Aqua Nera draws design inspiration from the Peruvian Amazon?s mystical blackwater lagoons and bears the hallmarks of contemporary style and generous interiors. Highlighting a cuisine by Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Peru?s finest chefs, known for creating refined cuisine from native Amazonian produce.
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Tucano $2,550 Jul 02, 2025 The expeditionary cruise vessel Tucano has comfortable cabins with large beds and private baths and is air-conditioned throughout. With small groups, naturalist guides, and thoughtful itineraries, the Tucano offers a thrilling Amazon river experience.
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M/V Anakonda $2,995 Jun 18, 2025 The M/V Anakonda is the only luxury cruise liner in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Guests are delighted with its beautiful interior and intimate explorations of the area.
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M/V Santa Cruz $800 Nov 02, 2025 The M/V Santa Cruz combines comfort, design, and state-of-the-art technology to offer a unique glacier cruising experience. Welcome aboard!
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Scenic Eclipse $29,222 Jul 15, 2025 Scenic Eclipse is the World's First Discovery Yacht and the first ocean cruise ship from the Scenic fleet. Launched in August 2019, Scenic Eclipse sets a new standard in luxury ocean cruising. With elegant lines, perfectly-proportioned suites, and expansive wellness zones, every element of Scenic Eclipse has been considered with your enjoyment and pleasure in mind, creating a special environment that facilitates global adventure in truly 6-star luxury.
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MV Ushuaia $5,190 Oct 13, 2025 The MV Ushuaia is a steel hulled, ice-strengthened vessel built originally for oceanographic research and recently converted for passenger voyages to Antarctica. Accommodating a maximum of 88 passengers in 46 comfortable cabins & suites, Ushuaia offers a dining room, bar, library, and observation lounge and inflatable watercraft to explore the ice.
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Galaxy Sirius $5,350 Jun 21, 2025 Experience the luxurious grandeur of the Sirius Galaxy, an exquisite vessel skillfully designed to offer unmatched comfort and tranquility. With elegant decorations and top-of-the-line facilities, this exceptional ship guarantees a remarkable sailing adventure as you journey through the captivating Galapagos Islands.
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Aqua $4,995 Jun 24, 2025 Aqua offers naturalist cruises with soft adventures for all ages, such as snorkeling, kayaking, wildlife interpretation hikes and occasional diving. The itineraries visit the most exceptional highlights of the Galapagos Marine reserve, including Darwin & Wolf Islands.
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No word better captures the atmosphere of South America than "diversity." Between stunning biodiversity, geography stretching from the steamy Amazon to frozen Patagonia, amiable cultures, and a rich history, this corner of the world has it all. Every country has its own distinct identity and personality, but the warm spirit of hospitality for which South America is known permeates the whole continent. As you get to know each of these cultures & people, you'll also delight in the natural wonders held in this vast land.
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The Amazon- Between Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil, this dense jungle is home to more species of birds, plant life, & other endemic wildlife than any other part of the world, and it comes to vivid life for you as you explore the unspoiled wilderness where there are still uncontacted tribes, friendly river dolphins that swim among piranhas, and curious monkeys swinging through the canopy above.

The Galapagos Islands- Off the golden coast of Ecuador, you'll fine the sun-kissed Galapagos Islands, where Darwin himself first postulated his theories of evolution. A cruise to these pristine islands will show you the same fascinating creatures that Darwin saw, like the Giant Tortoise, Marine Iguanas, Galapagos penguins, sea turtles, a rainbow of tropical fish, and an array of the most stunning bird species in the world.

Patagonia- In the beating heart of Argentina you'll find the expansive landscapes of Patagonia, which has inspired travelers and explorers for centuries. From the bustling metropolitan center of Buenos Aires, you will embark on an adventure across sub-Antarctic forests, past glacial lakes, and up the steep mountains & rolling hills to get absolutely incredible panoramic vistas.

Machu Picchu- Nowhere else quite captures the grandeur of the ancient Incan Empire as well as the breathtaking citadel at Machu Picchu. These well preserved ruins in the Peruvian Andes demonstrate the astonishing engineering feats that the Inca were able to accomplish. Your guide will explain how each part of the city was specially designed as a functional tribute to nature and the gods that watched over this ancient civilization.
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What is the weather in South America?

The vast majority of the continent enjoys year-round warm weather. Only in the mountains of the Andes does it always feel like winter.


The climates of South America are diverse. They range from strong rains near the windswept southwestern coast of the continent to dry desert conditions in northern Chile. The Amazon basin's tropical rain forest is characterized by sweltering heat, whereas the tall, snow-capped Andean peaks are enveloped by extremely cold air.

Best South America Cruise Lines for 2025-2026

  • Ponant is a premium cruise line based in Monaco, owned by Royal Caribbean, and the inventor of all-inclusive cruising. Visit South America on the 254-guest Silver Cloud to learn about the Mayans, see untamed beaches and natural parks, and trace the history of the Spanish explorers' famous cities. UNESCO has awarded many locations World Heritage status.
  • UnCruise. The Seattle-based cruise line operates eight adventure ships, plus a partner vessel in the Galápagos, carrying 22-88 guests in Alaska, coastal Washington, British Columbia, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Mexico's Sea of Cortés, Hawaii, Galápagos, Costa Rica, and Panamà. 
  • Aqua Expeditions take guests into the depths of the Peruvian Amazon in the comfort of luxury aboard the Aria Amazon. The cruise features cuisine by Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Peru's finest chefs, celebrated for creating refined cuisine from native Amazonian produce. Every day, expert naturalist guides conduct small-group excursions that reward guests with up-close wildlife encounters in the world's most biodiverse rainforest.
  • Silversea Cruises offers Millennium Class ships Silver Whisper and sister ship Silver Shadow that invite you to enjoy world-class accommodations, shipboard conviviality, and warm, individualized service, paired with the enhanced spaces and amenities of a larger ship.
  • Lindblad Expeditions has an entire cast of expedition specialists that guide their expeditions: experienced sailors and ice masters, expedition leaders, naturalists, undersea specialists, top photographers, cultural specialists, historians, and professional filmmakers. Explore three picturesque colonial cities from Paramaribo, Suriname, a UNESCO Site, to Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, and Salvador, Brazil's cultural heart. And visit the notorious Devil's Island aboard the National Geographic Explorer.
  • Aurora ExpeditionsEmbark on the 132-guest Greg Mortimer to discover the wealth of cultural attraction, nature, and wildlife that abound in Colombia's diverse landscapes and the spirit and warmth of its people.
  • Delfin Amazon Cruises is the pioneer upscale river cruise operator in the Upper Peruvian Amazon. Venture to discover the Amazon Rainforest aboard the Delfin III, offering 22 suites with the highest comfort levels for up to 44 passengers. 
  • Hurtigruten is Svalbard's most experienced tour operator, tracing its roots back to the late 1800s, and offers year-round land-based adventures next to the North Pole. MS Fram uses the most advanced technology to make her exceptionally well-suited for voyages in South America.
  • Quark Expeditions has seasoned veterans with rich backgrounds in marine biology, history, glaciology, geology, and more. Embark on a small polar vessel like the 172-guest World Explorer, an all-balcony, all-suite expedition ship perfect for polar exploration, designed to navigate into Chile's spectacular network of fjords and channels.
  • Poseidon Expeditions has been a leading operator of polar expeditions in the cruise industry since 1999. Providing spacious suites for the accommodation of 114 passengers, the Sea Spirit has an ice-strengthened hull, a fleet of Zodiacs, and a set of retractable fin stabilizers for smoother sailing. 
  • Sea Cloud Cruises. Onboard the Sea Cloud, the sails are still traditionally set, by hand –, a real piece of work. It is always a spectacular moment when the sailors climb the rigging, loosen the heavy cloth, and raise the sails. 
  • Star Clippers Americas is the only modern cruise line that recreates the tall sailing boat era with its fleet of Royal ClipperStar Flyer, and Star Clipper
  • Skorpios Cruises sail through fjords, gaze at glaciers, and take in the spectacular landscape of Chilean Patagonia aboard the 160-guest MV Skorpios II
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is South America best known for?

South America is incredibly diverse, offering a wide range of cultures, climates, and natural landscapes. Travelers can explore the lush Amazon rainforest, trek through the towering Andes Mountains, and experience vibrant local traditions across countries like Brazil, Peru, and Argentina. Its rich biodiversity, ancient ruins, and scenic beauty make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and cultural explorers alike.

Which country is the most beautiful in South America?

Brazil is a vast and vibrant country that covers nearly half of South America. It offers an exciting mix of stunning beaches, exotic rainforests like the Amazon, and dynamic cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. This diversity makes Brazil ideal for travelers seeking both natural beauty and urban adventure.

What is the safest country in South America?

Often overlooked, Uruguay offers a unique travel experience just across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires. Known for its laid-back atmosphere, it’s the safest country in South America according to the GPI ranking. The capital, Montevideo, boasts stunning architecture and beautiful beaches, making it a peaceful and charming destination.

What is the best country to visit in South America for the first time?

Peru is perfect for first-time visitors with its diverse attractions suited for every type of traveler. Whether you're into nature, adventure, or food, this incredible country has it all. Explore stunning landscapes, savor delicious cuisine, and embark on exciting activities like hiking to Machu Picchu or exploring the Sacred Valley.

How many days do you need in South America?

Most travellers to South America will inarguably plan for a trip that lasts somewhere between three and five weeks, whether they have a specific interest in mind (like hiking extensively through Patagonia) or are first-time visitors wishing to tick off what we call 'South America's Big 5': Machu Picchu.

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