South America Tours & Cruises - 2026

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Rio and Sugarloaf Mountain

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the magic of Sugarloaf Mountain and Rio de Janeiro's city center on this half-day tour. Start by climbing aboard a cable car and ascend to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, where you'll enjoy spectacular views of Rio, the Atlantic Ocean, and the coastline. Afterward, ride through the city center and tour the Sambadrome, which was built especially for the annual Carnival festivities.

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from $130

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Cultural Buenos Aires

½ Day Itinerary

• See Colon Theatre & The Obelisk
• Explore Buenos Aires on foot
• Discover the city's numerous facets

Activity Level

Relaxed

World-class museums, restaurants, and nightlife await visitors in Buenos Aires. The Obelisk, Plaza de Mayo, Teatro Colon, and Recoleta are all worthy stops on this four-hour tour.

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from $119

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Lago del Desierto & Vespignani Glacier

1 Day Itinerary

• Join boat ride on Lago del Desierto
• Explore views of Huemul and Crestón
• Join trails with varied difficulty

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the northern area of Los Glaciares National Park and Lago del Desierto reserve. Travel from El Chaltén to Punta Sur, then sail 30 minutes past glaciers to the Vespignani Glacier. Choose from easy to challenging trails or a forest path. After a snack, sail back to Punta Sur and return by bus, enjoying stunning views and outdoor exploration.

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from $127

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Buenos Aires Street Art

½ Day Itinerary

• Discover Buenos Aires' urban art
• Admire art hotspots and galleries
• Visit Union Gallery

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Buenos Aires' hidden hotspots for street art and open-air galleries. Tours were developed in close collaboration with prominent artists to enable them to share their personal experiences and inspirations. Your tour concludes at UNION, the city's one and only artist-run street art pub and gallery, where you can purchase affordable art.

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from $176

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Cotopaxi - Pujili Market

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $176

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Christ the Redeemer and Corcovado

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Rio’s most iconic landmark on a relaxed half-day tour: ride the cogwheel train through lush Tijuca Forest to Corcovado, then stand beneath the colossal Christ the Redeemer statue—one of the New Seven Wonders—while soaking in sweeping views of Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Maracanã Stadium.

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from $169

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Pasochoa Forest Reserve

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $107

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Tango Lessons

½ Day Itinerary

• Join a personal Tango class
• Enjoy bilingual lessons
• Partake in group/solo tango lessons

Activity Level

Relaxed

Argentine Tango Studio was founded with the goal of offering travelers the opportunity to experience a private tango class with the country's greatest dancers. Daily group and private lessons are provided.

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from $120

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Gualaceo and Chordeleg Market

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy this 1-day Ecuadorian market tour, which is perfect for crafters and travelers alike. The tour begins in the charming little town of San Bartolome and continues to the Andean villages of Chordeleg and Gualaceo. View some of the most picturesque landscapes around as you shop for jewelry, ceramics, and other crafts.

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from $84

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Salta City

½ Day Itinerary

• Enjoy a tour of Hispanic Salta city
• See plazas, cathedrals, and parks
• See panoramic views of Salta

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Take a half-day stroll around the Hispanic city of Salta to see notable landmarks such as the Sanctuary of El Seor & La Virgen del Milagro inside Salta's Cathedral, the Northern Historical Museum, and San Bernardo Convent. Includes an optional visit to San Bernardo hill to get panoramic views of the City and the Lerma Valley.

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Iguazu Minas de Wanda

½ Day Itinerary

• Enjoy half-day tour of Wanda Mines
• Learn stone and gem mining.
• Uncover important plantations

Activity Level

Relaxed

Tourists may enjoy a wide range of activities in the area surrounding the Iguazu Falls. Other attractions include the Minas de Wanda,  where precious stones like turquoise, amethyst, and rock crystal are mined.

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from $110

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White Hill Protected Forest - Short Trail

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover White Hill, located 14km of Guayaquil and close to the Chongon-Colonche mountain range. Noted for its 219 birds, 54 mammals, and over 900 plant species, Hill is a great place to see native Ecuador.

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from $110

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La Leona Petrified Forest

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

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from $81

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Cuenca City

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit Parque Calderón, the city's largest plaza and home to both the new and old cathedral. In the afternoon, visit a Panama Hat factory and visit the famous Barranco along Calle Largo. This tour is approximately 6 hours and runs daily.

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from $55

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Guayaquil Botanical Park

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 3-hour Botanical park tour in northern Guayaquil's "Cerro Colorado" contains over 324 botanic species, including woody, fruit, ornamental, and exotic plants. Year-round, you can see 73 bird species and 60 butterfly species.

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from $53

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Cuenca by Night

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This half-day tour explores this beautiful city of Cuenca illuminated by the night lights. Take a guided tour of the historic center or head to the new and old cathedrals. At the end of the time, be transferred to a restaurant to continue your evening on your own.

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from $57

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Guayaquil's Historical Park

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

The eight-hectare park features mangrove trees, the Daule River, and a tropical environment. Visitors can learn about the region's animals, history, culture, and rural life in the "traditions zone", and relive Guayaquil's past in the "urban-architectonic zone". 

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Quebrada del Salto Waterfall Hike

½ Day Itinerary

• Take in the views of Andes mountain
• Hike Quebrada del Salto
• Rappel Quebrada del Salto Waterfall

Activity Level

Moderate

Discover Argentina's countryside on 3-hour a guided trek to the beautiful Quebrada del Salto Waterfalls that include 18-meter rappelling. Explore the beautiful scenery surrounding Mendoza city in the afternoon.

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