South America Tours & Cruises in 2025

from $6,179

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Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu

12 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cusco's markets and ruins
• Kayak or bike at Piuray Lake
• Hike through the Sacred Valley
• Trek up Huayna Picchu Mountain

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Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport / Machu Picchu

Activities

Camping, Kayaking

Activity Level

Challenging

This 12-day Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu invites you to discover Peru's wonders. Explore off-the-beaten-path trails from Cusco to the iconic ruins. Trek through hidden mountains, villages, and ancient sites. Indulge in luxury camping, kayak pristine lakes, and savor traditional Pachamanca dinners.

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from $3,790

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Choquequirao Trek and Machu Picchu

12 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cusco's markets & churches
• Trek an Inca path to Choquequirao
• Journey through the Sacred Valley
• Tour Machu Picchu with your guide

Activity Level

Challenging

Explore the colonial town of Cusco, and trek to the ruins of Choquequirao. The ruins can only be visited by two days or hiking so you'll be enjoying them with few other visitors. Visit with locals, wander through local markets, and tour Machu Picchu on this 12-day exploration. This active trek is challenging and rewarding all at the same time!

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from $5,995

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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Explore Tierra del Fuego
• Visit the Garibaldi Fjord
• See wildlife in Magdalena Island
• Cross the Gulf of Penas

Starts / Ends

Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on the Magellan Explorer for this 9-day Patagonia and Chilean Fjords cruise. One of the world's southernmost places, Chilean Patagonia, is home to enormous glaciers with blue hues and angular Andes mountain peaks.

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from $7,815

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Patagonia Collection: Multisport Route of the Parks

Patagonia Small Group Tour - 11 Day Itinerary

• Small Group Multisport Tour
• Experience Patagonia's heritage
• Discover 17 parks along Patagonia

Starts / Ends

La Baita Ecolodge / Puerto Natales

Activities

Village Visits, Hiking, Biking, Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Variable

This 11-day Route of the Parks small group multisport tour from Temuco to Puerto Natales is perfect for travelers looking to experience Patagonia. It includes hiking, biking, and rafting. Travel through the 17 parks, and engage with the region's nature, local communities, and culture, all while supporting rewilding efforts.

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from $11,340

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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - Low Water

Nauta-Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Experience birdwatching
• Discover some products
• Visit some villages
• Enjoy Swimming and kayaking

Starts / Ends

Nauta / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

Join Aqua Nera on this 8-day Amazon Cruise exploration from Nauta to Nauta and enjoy your village and local market visits as well as the time you will spend watching the beautiful wildlife.

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from $5,275

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Cruise from Chile to Peru

Valparaiso - Callao - 10 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Explore Valparaiso hills
• Discover Coquimbo landmarks
• View Antofagasta coastline
• See Matarani gateway

Starts / Ends

Valparaiso / Callao

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail from Valparaiso on a 10-day cruise aboard SH Vega along Chile’s Pacific coast toward Peru. Explore cities such as Coquimbo, Antofagasta, and Arica, along with desert terrain, archaeological sites, wildlife-rich areas, and colonial landmarks before ending in Lima.

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from $7,100

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Diving Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver II

• Dive into renowned El Derrumbe
• Explore La Banana dive site
• Discover Shark Bay
• Witness dolphins, sharks and more

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Baltra / Santa Cruz

Activities

Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day diving cruise aboard Galaxy Diver II explores the awe-inspiring underwater beauty of the Galapagos Islands. Encounter sharks, whales, batfish, rays, turtles, penguins, iguanas, sea lions, and more in this world-class diving adventure.

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from $5,990

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Authentic Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

• Enjoy exploratory canoe trips
• Visit the Parrot Clay Licks
• Kayak though the Indillama River
• Learn from Kichwa women

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Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $6,310

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Route of the Parks

10 Day Itinerary

• See condor in Queulat National Park
• Explore Cerro Castillo National Par
• Discover Patagonia's ecosystem
• Visit Queulat National Park
• See the Marble Caves & Cathedrals
• Admire the San Rafael Glacier

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Coyhaique / Balmaceda

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore Aysen’s Route of the Parks in 10 days from Balmaceda. Hike Queulat’s hanging glaciers, trek Cerro Castillo trails, and spot guanacos in Patagonia National Park. Sail through General Carrera Lake’s marble caves and glide past icebergs in San Rafael Lagoon. Stay in remote lodges with guided hikes and scenic drives.

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from $4,742

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Falkland Island Life

8 Day Itinerary

• Learn about Falklands history
• Visit a large working farm
• Explore wildlife-rich Sea Lion Isl.
• Tour Stanley battlefields & beaches

Activity Level

Relaxed

An ideal introduction to the culture and history of the Falklands! Visit historical sites, tour a working sheep farm, and explore several prime wildlife-viewing spots on this week-long Falklands exploration. A great overview tour adventure!

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from $3,542

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Discover Bolivia: High Deserts & Prehistory

Roundtrip La Paz - 11 Day Itinerary

• Explore the history of La Paz
• World's largest salt flat in Uyuni
• Join a 4WD adventure
• Travel to Cochabamba
• Visit Torotoro National Park
• Discover the picturesque Copacabana

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 11-day Bolivia trip begins in La Paz with a city tour, then flies to Uyuni for the world's largest salt flat and a 4WD adventure to lagoons and geothermal areas. Next, visit Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park to see dinosaur footprints, caves, and canyons. The trip concludes with a visit to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca and the Sun Island.

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from $14,195

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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Buenos Aires - Santiago - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Cruise to the Diego Ramírez Islands
• Watch for massive Andean condors
• See impressive glaciers
• Visit a working Patagonian estancia
• Explore Torres del Paine

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Santiago

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Variable

Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ aboard the Ultramarine on this 15-day Essential Patagonia journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Visit Cape Horn, cruise to Diego Ramírez Islands, and see the Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

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from $4,151

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Classic Bolivia Adventure

14 Day Itinerary

• Explore the history of La Paz
• Explore Santiago de Okola
• Tour Sun Island on Lake Titicaca
• Explore Torotoro National Park
• Witness Uyuni Salt Flats
• Visit Potosi and Sucre

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activity Level

Easy Active

The 14-day Bolivia trip starts in La Paz, explores Santiago de Okola, Uyuni's salt flat, ventures to Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park for dinosaur footprints, and includes a stop at Copacabana by Lake Titicaca, visiting the Sun Island.

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from $90,000

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Beluga

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Spot incredible wildlife
• Explore volcanic landscapes
• See unique species of birds
• Explore with your private group

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this exciting 8-day tour of the western islands of this incredible archipelago. The wildlife here is abundant and the landscape is stunning to behold making this an incredible vacation.

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from $3,605

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Manu Biosphere

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Andean history of Cusco
• Visit the lush cloud forest
• Learn about the local ecology
• View parrots at a macaw clay lick

Activity Level

Relaxed

The pristine Manu Biosphere Reserve is one of the largest protected areas in South America. This trip takes you into the remote Manu Wildlife Center, where the amazing biodiversity delights birders, botanists, and curious travelers alike. Two days in colonial Cusco infuse your trip with Andean culture and make this a complete Peru adventure!

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from $22,820

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West & East Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare

• Enjoy Daphne Island's view
• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Discover Caleta Tagus
• Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks

Starts / Ends

Puerto Ayora / Punta Suarez

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

From Santa Cruz to Baltra, embark on the ultimate bucket-list East & West Galapagos voyage onboard Aqua Mare. Explore Floreana, Isabela, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Mosquera, Española, and Plaza Sur.

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from $12,306

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.

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from $2,925

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Dientes Circuit Trek

Dientes de Navarino Trek - 6 Day Itinerary

• Hike the Dientes Circuit
• Trek the southernmost circuit
• Explore Navarino Island
• Enjoy camping and lodge stays

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience what some call "the best trek in Patagonia" on this nature-lovers' trek! Spend six days hiking to the Dientes de Navarino massif along rural roads through and alongside forests, peat bogs, valleys, ponds, lakes, and rivers.

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