South America Tours & Cruises in 2025

from $2,100

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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II

• Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
• See Bachas Beach's floating pier
• Admire El Barranco's amazing views
• Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon

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Baltra / Baltra

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Snorkeling, Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

Enjoy an amazing 4-day cruise exploring the highlights of the Norhern Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida, aboard Nemo II

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from $597

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Explore Ilha Grande

4 Day Itinerary

• Explore criss-crossing trails
• Hike to Lopes Mendes Beach
• Kayak, snorkel, surf or relax

Activity Level

Relaxed

Escape from the bustle of Rio to the island getaway of Ilha Grande. Famed as a pirate hidaway in days gone by, this small island features pristine beaches ideal for snorkeling, kayaking and exploring.

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from $661

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Jericoacoara Multisport

4 Day Itinerary

• Spend your days as you please
• Try your hand at sand-boarding
• Enjoy pristine beaches

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

The small coastal village of Jericoacoara is charming, inspirational, and reminiscent of its past. Beautiful and friendly, "Jeri" treats travelers to sandy beaches, pristine views of the ocean, and leisurely days. Don't let its laid-back atmosphere fool you! Horseback riding, surfing, and sand-boarding are available for the adventurous-at-heart!

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from $565

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Peninsula Valdes Self-Drive

4 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $10,588

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Snorkel & swim in North Seymour
• Observe marine turtle on Espumilla
• Hike to the Pitt Point
• Visit Sullivan Bay volcanic land

Activity Level

Variable

Adventure in the magic Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV! Enjoy 15 days of travel in unique destinations. Observe the endemic wildlife in North Seymour, Darwin Bay (Genovesa), Vicente Roca Point (Isabela), Urbina Bay and others.

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from $4,632

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Fitz Roy & Glaciers Trekking

8 Day Itinerary

• Trek the classic Fitz Roy route
• Enjoy two nights of camping
• Explore Perito Moreno Glacier
• Optional rafting or ice trekking

Activity Level

Challenging

Begin your holiday Argentina hiking expedition by flying to Patagonia's El Calafate and then driving El Chalten, where you'll hike among glaciers and towering granite spires in the world-famous Fitz Roy Range, taking to the backcountry on a 4-day trek.

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from $5,000

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Amazon Encounter - Low Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III

• Cruise Marañón River
• Skiff Yanallpa exploration
• Kayak on the Dorado River
• Spot pink dolphins
• Meet Yarapa community

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Iquitos / Iquitos

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Variable

Experience the Amazon on a 5-day cruise aboard Delfin III. Explore the Marañón, Yanallpa, Dorado, Pacaya, Magdalena, and Yarapa Rivers. Visit local communities, see pink dolphins, try piranha fishing, and witness the Amazon’s biodiversity. End in Iquitos with visits to a bee project and the Amazon Research Center.

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from $6,700

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Amazon Encounter - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises

• See vibrant Amazon wildlife
• Encounter pink dolphins
• Visit Fundo Casual
• Learn bee project

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Iquitos / Iquitos

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Variable

Set sail on a 5-day Amazon River cruise aboard the Delfin I. Depart from Iquitos and journey through Nauta, Yanayacu, Yarapa, and the Amazon Confluence. Explore wildlife, paddle rivers, meet local communities, and learn rainforest traditions. Enjoy skiff rides, night safaris, and close encounters with pink river dolphins.

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from $10,280

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Samba

• See sea lions on Mosquera
• Explore in the Mangrove forest
• Enjoy a volcanic Olivine beach
• Take incredible photos of landscape

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Variable

Enjoy 15 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Santiago, Bartholomew, Rabida and North Seymour. Discover the magnificent wildlife and the incredible landscapes on Galapagos Islands .

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from $1,646

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Lençóis Maranhenses Trekking

6 Day Itinerary

• Trek through dunes & lagoons
• Swim in clear freshwater pools
• Explore the town of Baixa Grande
• Walk the charming streets of Atins

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Moderate

Begin your 6-day Brazil trek in Sao Luis de Maranhao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its magnificent colonial architecture. For the next few days hike, swim, and explore your way through Brazil's white sand dunes on this expedition tour of Lenois Maranhenses National Park. You'll also visit the small town of Baixa Grande and the Rio Negro.

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from $6,560

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Explore the black water river
• Watch the famous pink dolphins
• Fish for ferocious piranhas

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Nauta / Iquitos

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $5,140

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Northwest Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba

• See sea lions on Mosquera
• Observe the nesting of boobies
• Explore in the Mangrove forest
• Hiking and observe the twin craters

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Genovesa, Isabela, Marchena, Fernandina, Floreana, Santa Cruz. Discover wildlife and the incredible landscapes of the Galapagos Islands!

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from $49,085

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Highlights of Antarctica, Argentina and Brazil

Buenos Aires - Rio de Janeiro - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse

• Admire Ushuaia’s southern charm
• Spot Antarctic wildlife
• Sail through Lemaire Channel
• Marvel at Iguazu Falls

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Buenos Aires / Rio de Janeiro

Activities

Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours, Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 22-day expedition cruise and land journey from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro aboard Scenic Eclipse, exploring Antarctica and South America. Experience wildlife adventures, visit Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls, and end your journey in vibrant Rio de Janeiro.

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from $5,600

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Amazon Encounter - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III

• Cruise Marañon River landscapes
• Walk in Fundo Casual rainforest
• Kayak Yanayacu Pucate waters
• Visit San Jose community
• Experience Yarapa River wildlife

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Iquitos / Iquitos

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Hiking, Fishing, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits

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Variable

Explore Peru’s Amazon River on a 5-day cruise aboard Delfin III. Experience wildlife safaris, rainforest walks, and kayaking in places like Yanayacu Pucate, Yarapa, and Nauta Caño. Visit the San Jose community, learn from a shaman, and discover stingless bees at ARCOF. Enjoy intimate Amazon encounters with expert naturalist guides.

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from $2,064

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Rio de Janeiro and Uakari Amazon Lodge

9 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Learn about local flora and fauna
• Canoe through flooded forests

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Rio de Janeiro / Uakari Floating Lodge

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend three days in Brazil's iconic Rio de Janerio, where you'll visit Corcovado and Sugarloaf, the two iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Spend a day exploring Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, before your 4-day Amazon adventure based out of the floating Eco-lodge, Uakari.

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from $2,590

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Kaweskar Route

Puerto Natales Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios III

• Observe Amalia Glacier
• Sail across the ice at Calvo Fjord
• Walk in a small native forest
• Cruise along White Angostura Island

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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales

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Variable

Sail along the Kaweskar Route during this 5-day small ship cruise from Puerto Natales through the Magellanic fjords and channels of Chilean Patagonia. Enjoy daily land explorations on the Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal, and Alsina Glaciers and the area of Fiordo Calvo.

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from $2,462

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Torres del Paine Short W Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 5 Day Itinerary

• Hike the famous W Trek
• Explore Grey Glacier up close
• Hike to the base of the towers
• Enjoy backcountry glamping

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Challenging

Hike & Trek the best of Patagonia in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park on this abbreviated W-Trek adventure tour. Spend five days hiking in the backcountry exploring one of the world's most spectacular parks and spotting enormous glaciers, turquoise lakes, and verdant temperate rainforests. One of the world's premier hiking trips!

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from $1,745

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Chilean Lake District

5 Day Itinerary

• Hike Alerce Andino National Park
• Hike to Petrohue Waterfall
• Explore Puerto Varas
• B&B on Lake Todos los Santos

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the pristine lakes, rivers, and volcanoes that make up the Chilean Lake District on our 5 day tour. Nature hikes, wildlife viewing, kayaking, and fly fishing are activities that will ensure you experience all aspects of the Chilean Lake District!

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