South America Tours & Cruises - 2026

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Magic of Colombia

Barranquilla - Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMelodia

• Experience Carnaval of Barranquilla
• Visit Nueva Venecia
• Discover the picturesque Cienega

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Cartagena / Cartagena

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Festival Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise from Barranquilla to Cartagena aboard the AmaMelodia and experience the allure of Colombia. Discover the rich culture and traditions of San Agustin, Mompox, and La Dorada, and indulge in Colombia's famous coffee. Encounter the country's unique flora and fauna as you journey through this diverse and captivating land.

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from $2,006

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Cotopaxi Mountain Biking

4 Day Itinerary

• Bike past Inca sites and lakes
• Ride to Santa Rita Reserve
• Stay at classic haciendas

Activities

Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience the exhilarating thrill of biking Cotopaxi National Park on this 4-day active Ecuador trip. Designed for experienced and advanced bikers, this challenging and beautiful itinerary takes its bikers through Santa Rita Ecological Reserve, El Tambo Trail, The Road of the Lahars, and down Cotopaxi Volcano itself.

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from $1,500

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Self-Guided W Trek

5 Day Itinerary

• Discover Torres del Paine
• Explore Francés Sector
• Wander along Lake Nordenskjöld

Starts / Ends

Puerto Natales / Torres del Paine National Park

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the park's majestic granite towers up close, stroll along the commanding Los Cuernos, and be astounded by the amazing formations of the French Valley. At the southernmost point of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, where the ice melts with the clouds on the horizon, the majestic Grey Glacier will also steal your breath away.

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from $6,450

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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Panama to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest

• Transit the Panama Canal
• Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
• Look for unique tropical wildlife
• See colonial architecture

Starts / Ends

Panama City / Cartagena

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.

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from $964

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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Kausay

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit Kichwa Añangu community
• Enjoy kayaking on Napo River
• Witness up to 11 species of parrots
• Visit Kichwa Añangu community
• Hike Terra Firme Forest

Starts / Ends

Quito / Napo Cultural Center

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the 4-day trip at Napo Cultural Center. Explore the Kichwa Añangu community, observe wildlife, visit parrot clay licks, and paddle through blackwater creeks. Climb observation towers for panoramic rainforest views and join an ancestral catamaran ride. Witness Amazonian traditions, sustainable projects, and a mystical guayusa ritual.

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from $12,400

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Galapagos Outer Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin

• Explore beaches of the Galapagos
• Visit lava fields of Sullivan Bay
• Experience wonders of Española
• Discover Galapagos Wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / San Cristobal

Activity Level

Variable

Embark the luxurious Silver rigin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Get to know the islands of Genovesa, North Seymour, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela Santa Cruz, and Española. 

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from $4,239

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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

Galapagos Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
• Learn about Galapagos conservation
• Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
• Snorkel among unique wildlife
• Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
• View giant Galapagos tortoises

Activities

Snorkeling, Biking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Moderate

Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!

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from $9,931

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Galapagos Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
• Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
• Hike across Española Island

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.

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from $1,434

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Trekking Chapada Diamantina

6 Day Itinerary

• Trek along streams, pools, & cliffs
• Explore large waterfalls
• Spend an evening with locals
• Hike Gerais do Vieira for views

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Challenging

This active itinerary takes you up mountain peaks, down through valleys, and into local villages. Spend 4 days trekking through Brazil's former diamond capital, Chapada Diamantina, to experience it all first-hand! Witness breathtaking views around each corner!

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from $3,800

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Explora Easter Island

5 Day Itinerary

• Discover the mysteries of Rapa Nui
• Explore iconic sites
• Experience unique culture
• Enjoy adventure sports

Starts / Ends

Easter Island / Explora Rapa Nui

Activities

Horseback Riding, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience Rapa Nui's history, culture, and landscapes on foot, by bicycle, and underwater with snorkeling and scuba diving. Enjoy a 5-day vacation at the Explora Rapa Nui hotel, surrounded by forests, grasslands, and views of the Pacific Ocean.

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from $4,194

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W Brush Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 8 Day Itinerary

• Hike the famous W Trek
• Explore Grey Glacier up close
• Explore French Valley
• Enjoy backcountry glamping

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Santiago

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Challenging

On this six-day hiking trip, explore notable attractions of the W Trek as well as visit remote trails within the Park. Spend evenings at campsite areas of Refugio's, immersing in nature. This tour concludes at EcoCamp Patagonia, a renowned sustainable hotel that harmonizes innovative eco-living, delicious food, yoga, and award-winning service.

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from $1,137

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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Huasi

5 Day Itinerary

• Learn about Kichwa worldview
• Encounter diverse bird species
• Experience the wayusada ritual
• Join Kichwa cultural experiences
• Hike terra firme forest trails

Starts / Ends

Quito / Napo Cultural Center

Activities

Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience a 5-day adventure trip at Napo Cultural Center. Meet the Kichwa Añangu community, hike, kayak, and witness breathtaking sunsets. Explore wildlife, sustainable projects, and an intercultural center. Climb the observation tower and savor the local cuisine. Participate in the "wayusada" ritual before returning to Coca town.

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from $11,775

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Exploring Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II

• Encounter incredible wildlife
• Experience the Galápagos undersea
• See daybreak over Machu Picchu
• Explore massive Ollantaytambo

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Link your 9-day small ship-based Galapagos adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II to a 7-day land-based exploration of the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu and the cultural wonders of Inca Peru, historic and modern. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.

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from $6,195

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

• Enjoy Fernandina's landscapes
• Explore Espinosa Point
• Visit Giant Tortoises at El Chato
• Discover Post Office Bay

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the shores of Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago Rabida, and Santa Cruz on this 7-day Western Islands Galapagos cruise on the Solaris. Walk along unique and colorful beaches, observe a large variety of extraordinary animals and plant species, and admire amazing geological formations. A wonderful way to experience the Galapagos!

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from $5,100

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Eastern Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Swim and snorkel in Bartolome
• Spot flamingos in a lagoon
• Hike around Post Office Bay
• Observe sharks in Gardner Bay

Activity Level

Variable

The Eastern Islands of the Galapagos are a great place to experience flamingos, whimbrels, tortoises and more. Board the EcoGalaxy for a 6-day tour of these islands!

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from $4,150

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

• Snorkel across Gardner Bay
• Visit Punta Cormorant
• Observe Galapagos penguins

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Interpretation Center / Baltra

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Solaris on a spectacular 5-day small ship cruise across the Galapagos archipelago. Discover the wildlife-rich shores of San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Observe many unique and rare bird species, swim with sea lions, investigate amazing lava flows, and snorkel with beautiful tropical fish.

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from $4,542

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Falklands Battlefields

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore war museums
• visit memorials
• Learn about the 1982 war history
• Observe wildlife in Falkland Island

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore key war museums, wreckage sites, and memorials on the Falklands War Battlefields itinerary. Drive past fenced-off minefields and learn about the 1982 war history. Also, enjoy the unique wildlife, including penguins and seabirds, in the remote Falkland Islands.

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from $4,100

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Northeast Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Swim along coral beaches
• Observe a variety of sea birds
• Hike the shores of North Seymour

Activity Level

Variable

Spend 5 days cruising through the Galapagos on a tour of the Northeast Islands. Witness sea lions, iguanas and beautiful scenery on this adventure aboard the EcoGalaxy.

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