South America Tours & Cruises in 2025

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The Pachacamac Citadel

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

From your Lima hotel, this half-day tour takes you south on the Pan-American Highway to the Pachacamac archaeological complex, built almost 2000 years ago - this pre-Inca religious center was built by the Wari people and belonged originally to the Ichma culture. After your tour of Pachacamac, enjoy lunch & a horse show at a local hacienda.

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from $153

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Tihuanaco Ruins (Tiwanaku)

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Tihuanaco, a ceremonial center for a pre-Inca culture that flourished around 600 BC. This society is little known, having abruptly vanished around 1200 AD. This tour lasts approximately 6 hours and includes a private guide.

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from $97

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Lima City

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This half-day tour of Lima shows you why it is known as the "City of Kings," featuring stops at the Presidential Palace, the Aliaga House, San Francisco Church, the Larco Museum, the Lima Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, and several other major stops that highlight the importance of the Peruvian capital city.

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from $80

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Via Ferrata and Zipline

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Easy Active

This full day tour of Peru is an exciting way for beginners to experience the adventure of the high peaks of the Andes - via a network of sophisticated braces and supports, the otherwise technical climb up Via Ferrata is made accessible to hikers of all skill levels. After the 400m climb, rappel & zip line to the valley floor to see it all from the sky!

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from $1,738

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Machu Picchu by Train

7 Day Itinerary

• Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu
• Explore Cusco with a local guide
• Tour the ruins of Ollantaytambo
• Visit a local textile market

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 7-day excursion through the Sacred Valley starting in Lima, you'll visit impressive Inca ruins such as Sacsayhuamán near Cusco, then Pisac, and Ollantaytambo. Finally, you'll take the train to Machu Picchu and spend two days exploring the most impressive Inca ruins.

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from $79,040

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

• Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
• See the blue-footed boobies dance
• Look for Galapagos penguins
• Cruise along Moreno Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Bachas Beach

Activities

Kayaking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Alya on this 6-day private 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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from $5,311

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Discover Argentina

10 Day Itinerary

• Visit Buenos Aires and Tigre Delta
• Enjoy wine tasting in Mendoza
• Explore Bariloche and Patagonia

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Wine Tasting, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a complete 10-day upscale tour discovering the best of Argentina. Dance the tango in Buenos Aires, float down the Tigre Delta, take a cooking class and go wine tasting in Mendoza. Explore the peaks and lakes of the high Andes hiking at a historical Estancia near Bariloche in Patagonia.

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from $4,889

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Highlights of Uruguay

Estancias and Beaches - 13 Day Itinerary

• Explore Montevideo & local wineries
• Excursions at Estancia Anastasio
• Trek in the Cabo Polonio Sand Dunes
• Wine-tasting experience in Garzon

Starts / Ends

Colonia / Montevideo

Activities

Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Uruguay's highlights in a 13-day adventure: Colonia del Sacramento for history and mate tasting, Montevideo for city tours and culture, estancia for gaucho life, Quebrada de los Cuervos National Park trekking, Cabo Polonio, Santa Teresa National Park, and Garzon wine tasting. End with biking and kayaking in Punta del Este.

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from $4,677

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Taste of Argentina

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Salta's colorful markets
• Visit a local family goat farm
• Tour vineyards with an oenologist
• Attend an Andean cooking class

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join this 9-day journey to discover the delicious local dishes and wines, as well as the inviting culture and landscape of northern Argentina -- a world apart from the country's chilly southern reaches!

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from $6,000

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Futaleufu Wild Whitewater

9 Day Itinerary

• Tackle world famous rapids
• Explore stunning valleys & canyons
• Kayak the stunning Rio Azul
• Choose from many activities at camp

Activities

Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Challenging

This whitewater adventure takes you into the heart of spectacular Patagonia and on an electrifying rafting journey. On this 9-day trip, enjoy 4 days whitewater rafting and time for horseback riding, fly fishing, and more. Days are spent splashing down the river, through Class III, IV, and even a Class V rapid! Luxury camping, horseback riding and kayaking!

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from $4,068

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Coastal Gems of Uruguay

7 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Rocha Province
• Discover Cabo Polonio
• Experience Cerro Verde turtles
• Explore Cocina de la Barra

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 7-day Coastal Gems of Uruguay Tour, discover José Ignacio, like the Hamptons for New Yorkers, which offers a chic getaway with a relaxed, sophisticated vibe and a unique South American bohemian charm. Visit Rocha Province, part of UNESCO's Bañados del Este Biosphere Reserve, which boasts exceptional biodiversity.

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from $4,743

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Guyana Jungle Survival

7 Day Itinerary

• Learn jungle survival skills
• Spot wildlife in Iwokrama Forest
• Visit Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls
• Explore Georgetown with your guide

Activities

Local Market Visits, Fishing, Camping

Activity Level

Easy Active

During this weeklong hands-on Guyana adventure tour you'll experience what it really takes to survive in the jungle with instruction in fire- and shelter-building, scavenging for food, and basic survival skills from your local Amerindian Guide. It also includes visit to the Amazonian Iwokrama Forest and Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls and the Surama Village.

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from $4,247

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Andes and Amazon

15 Day Itinerary

• Explore the colonial city of Cuenca
• Visit the homes of local weavers
• Hike through the shadowed jungle
• Raft down the Jatunyacu River

Activities

Spa Relaxation, Biking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Our most complete tour of Ecuador. Explore colonial Cuenca, the Inca ruins of Ingapirca, and the town of Baños, before descending to Amazon rainforest for three days. Upon returning to the highlands we'll soak in the Papallacta Hot Springs then spend a night at one of Ecuador's finest haciendas in the shadow of Imbabura Volcano near Otavalo.

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from $3,702

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Casanare Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary

• Visit a Nature Reserve in Casanare
• Enjoy horseback ride in the Reserve
• Spy elusive wildlife
• Learn about the Llanos' way of life
• Spend time with the local community
• Taste home-cooked lunch with locals

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Village Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the Casanare Region in Colombia, a vast plain with extensive ranches that still preserve the traditions and culture of the region. During this 5-day Casanare Wildlife Safari in Colombia, witness incredible wildlife in El Encanto de Guanapalo natural reserve and experience their customs with Llaneros while riding horses through the savannahs

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from $3,095

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Highlights of Southern Argentina

7 Day Itinerary

• Visit a penguin rookery
• Wander Tierra del Fuego's trails
• Canoe the Ovando River
• Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier

Activity Level

Easy Active

Visit Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Los Glaciares National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, El Calafate and the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier on this relaxed 8-day tour of Argentine Patagonia.

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from $2,829

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Manu Wildlife Adventure

6 Day Itinerary

• Walk along the Collpa Trail
• Watch as toucans fly over head
• Stop to see gold miners

Activities

Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the beauty of the Amazon on a 6-day trip to Manu Wildlife Center in Peru. Watch as tapirs and macaws feed on clay licks, boat down the river and search for nocturnal animals like the caiman on this exciting itinerary. Active opportunities include hikes, canopy towers, boating in oxbow lakes and more.

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from $2,424

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Manu Wildlife Snapshot

5 Day Itinerary

• Go to an oxbow lake
• Visit the Tapir Clay lick
• Look for spider monkeys

Activity Level

Easy Active

Travel to the remote Amazon Rainforest on your trip to Peru. Watch in awe as woodpeckers, tanagers, macaws, toucans and parakeets fly around the treetops on this 5-day adventure at Manu Wildlife Center. Your trip will give you the chance to intimately experience nature from trails, canopy towers, oxbow lakes, and rivers!

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from $2,112

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Beautiful Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls

Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

• Experience an Argentine Tango show
• Enjoy exploring Buenos Aires
• Visit and discover Iguazu Falls
• Explore Tigre Delta

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin this week-long Argentina vacation in metropolitan Buenos Aires before traveling to Iguazu Falls, the world's largest waterfall system at the Argentine-Brazilian border. Enjoy the best Argentina has to offer with visits to local fruit markets at the Tigre Delta, ferry tours, tango shows and of course, Argentine steak & wine.

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