Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2027

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Araras EcoLodge Adventure

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Pantanal region
• Take a nocturnal jungle walk
• Search for a plethora of wildlife

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Designed for the active traveler, this 5-day tour based at Araras EcoLodge in Brazil enables you to walk, trek, horseback ride, canoe, and bike around the expansive Pantanal region. Enjoy a new adventure every day as you marvel at the unique flora, fauna, and landscape, accompanied by an expert local guide.

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from $2,272

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Amazon Kayak Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

• Observe Black Caimans
• Walk Yasuni National Park
• Encounter Amazon wildlife

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Moderate

One of the most remote, authentic, and adventurous Amazon tours! Travel by kayak deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle looking for tapir, monkeys, macaws, and other wildlife.

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from $1,907

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Uruguay Beach Escape

4 Day Itinerary

• Explore Punta Del Este City
• Discover La Barra
• Trails to the Anastasio Stream
• Experience the Uruguayan Tuscany

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Jose Ignacio / Punta del Este

Activities

Urban Exploration, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 4-day Uruguay Beach Escape Tour, discover José Ignacio, Uruguay's equivalent of the Hamptons for locals, where you can escape the urban hustle in style. This small coastal town radiates a unique South American bohemian allure that's simply enchanting. Make sure to secure reservations for all the essential local experiences!

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from $1,858

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Calanoa Amazonas Experience

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore Colombian Amazon
• See exotic plants and animals
• Learn about wildlife conservation
• See the rich culture of Colombia

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, while staying at an eco-lodge like Calanoa Amazonas during this 5-day Calanoa Amazonas Experience in Colombia. Learn about conservation efforts to preserve wildlife while viewing exotic species and their natural habitats.

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from $14,061

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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

• Explore Isla de los Estados
• Venture into wildlife reserves
• Take advantage of superb photo ops
• Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the iconic wilderness of Patagonia’s saw-toothed peaks, cerulean glaciers, and soaring fjords over 10 days of exploration. Discover Chilean Patagonia’s highlights including the stunning Beagle Channel and famous Cape Horn. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise wild fjords, and explore wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public.

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from $2,293

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Ecuador Highlights

9 Day Itinerary

• Walk paths through the Cloud Forest
• Visit bustling Otavalo Market
• Explore Cotopaxi National Park
• Enjoy various activities in Baños

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin and end your nine-day trip discovering the best of Ecuador high in the Andes where we'll explore the colonial capital city of Quito. Then, bargain with colorfully-dressed indigenous women in the Otavalo Market, visit the Bellavista Cloud Forest, Cotopaxi Volcano & National Park and the town of Baños on this tour of the best of the Ecuadorian Andes.

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from $2,450

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La Selva Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary

• Visit Ecuador's famous macaw lick
• Take night walks in the rainforest
• Observe unique Amazon wildlife
• Paddle dugout canoes along creeks

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend four nights in the Ecuadorian Amazon at the La Selva rainforest lodge with professional naturalists and indigenous guides. Paddle a canoe on black water lakes, spot monkeys and birds in the rainforest canopy, and relax away the evenings on one of the most luxurious experiences in the Amazon Rainforest.

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from $7,200

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

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

Starts / Ends

Nauta / Nauta

Activities

Fishing

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 $5,481

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Ultimate Ecuador

13 Day Itinerary

• Bike Pichincha Volcano
• Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
• Zipline over Mindo canopy
• Hike Cotopaxi National Park
• Kayak the Shiripuno River
• Spot endemic wildlife in Yasuni
• Visit a remote Waorani village

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Camping, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore Ecuador’s cloud forest, Andes, and Amazon on this 13-day adventure. Zipline over Mindo, ride horseback near Cotopaxi, and hike volcanic trails. Paddle deep into Yasuni National Park, encountering wildlife and the Waorani community. Stay at an eco-glamping site in the rainforest, immersing yourself in the rainforest’s beauty.

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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

Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, 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 $3,233

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Haciendas of Ecuador

Otavalo and Cotopaxi - 7 Day Itinerary

• Visit the famous Otavalo Market
• Witness the condors flying
• Hike through Cotopaxi to El Refugio
• Tour nearby rose plantations

Activities

Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 7-day tour of Ecuador's Avenue of the Volcano explores the history and culture of the Andes while staying in luxurious haciendas: Hacienda Rumiloma overlooking Quito, traditional Hacienda Zuleta near Otavalo, and the former Inca palace of San Agustin de Callo in the shadows of fuming Cotopaxi Volcano.

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from $7,432

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Guyana's Savannas

10 Day Itinerary

• Watch for an abundance of wildlife
• Explore untouched Iwokrama Forest
• Climb Turtle Mountain
• Interact with a local community

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Guyana's wild interior on this 10-day tour featuring Karanambu Ranch and the dense Iwokrama Forest. You encounter jaguars, river otters, caimans, and countless birds as you hike trails, explore rivers by boat, and drive the savannah. Ideal for true wildlife enthusiasts, you even walk through the lush rainforest canopy.

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from $7,387

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Finch Bay EcoHotel

10 Day Itinerary

• View Giant Tortoises
• Snorkel along shallow reefs
• Hike to view sea lions & lizards
• Choose from a menu of activities

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Relaxed

Set the pace of your Galapagos adventure with a 10-day stay at the Finch Bay Eco-Hotel. Spend your time exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of the islands or relax in the comfort of your seaside hotel. Additional excursions can also be arranged if you wish.

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from $3,080

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Explora Atacama

5 Day Itinerary

• Experience Puritama hot springs
• Visit Atacama Desert
• Discover Atacama's hidden gems

Starts / Ends

Altiplánico San Pedro de Atacama / Atacama Desert

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Easy Active

Immerse in an all-inclusive adventure in the heart of Atacama and witness geysers, salt flats, lagoons, volcanoes, and dunes. Experience Explora's cozy lodging, including its spa and gastronomic offerings, and various excursions like a trip to the observatory to witness some of the world’s clearest skies and thermal baths in Puritama hot springs.

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from $2,130

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Patagonia Camp - Torres del Paine

4-8 Day Itinerary

• Choose from daily excursions
• Hike to the base of the towers
• Kayak or fish Toro Lake
• Search for Condors & other fauna

Starts / Ends

Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

Patagonia Camp is located on the shores of enormous Lake Toro and facing the Paine Massif, only 15 km from the Torres Del Paine Park’s administration center and close to the the main attractions that have made Torres del Paine world famous. Enjoy trekking, light hiking, fishing, kayaking as you explore Chile's famed National Park. 

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from $2,776

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Caiman Lodge

4 Day Itinerary

• Rise early and search for wildlife
• Trek along a myriad of trails
• Hike to see the spectacled caiman

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 4-day extension tour of Brazil is based at Caiman Lodge, the world's largest tropical wetland housing the largest concentration of wildlife in the Americas. The Pantanal is home to jaguars, caimans and capybaras and hundreds of bird species. Spend your days hiking & canoeing the surrounding area in search of unique flora and fauna.

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from $16,195

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Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Visit Castro's colorful palafittes
• Explore Chiloe National Park forest
• View the advancing Pio XI Glacier
• Hike Torres del Paine's trails

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Puerto Montt / Ushuaia

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 15-day cruise through southern Chile's fjords aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Beagle Channel and the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, wildlife viewings, and two days of hiking in the stunning Torres del Paine National Park.

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from $10,195

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Chile Astronomy Adventure

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore La Serena and Coquimbo
• Join an astronomy tour in Gemini
• Discover Elqui Valley and nearby
• Visit Omega Astronomical Center
• Experience Atacameno traditions
• Explore lagoons and geysers

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La Serena / Calama

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Chile on an 8-day astronomy tour from La Serena to the Atacama Desert. Tour La Serena and Coquimbo, visit La Recova market, Gemini Observatory, and the Elqui Valley. Enjoy a pisco tasting, stargaze at Omega Center, and explore Moon Valley, Socaire, Altiplanic lagoons, the Tatio Geysers, and local Andean culture.

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