Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2027

from $2,970

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Awasi Atacama Desert

4 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend your nights in San Pedro de Atacama on these 3 to 5-night luxury Chile tours with flexible itineraries that explore the best of the Atacama like the Valley of the Moon, Lasana Valley, and the El Tatio geysers.

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from $2,680

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Sacha Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary

• Paddle dugout canoes along creeks
• Take night walks through the forest
• Observe the unique wildlife
• View the forest from the canopy

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Easy Active

Flying from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, board a canoe down the Napo River where we'll have four nights exploring the Amazon rainforest at Sacha Lodge. Luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine, English-speaking naturalists & indigenous guides revealing monkeys, birds & Amazonian wildlife will make your weeklong trip to Ecuador unforgettable.

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from $815

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Reserva Amazonica Snapshot

4 Day Itinerary

• Learn about indigenous plants
• Canoe to the Gamitana Model Farm
• Walk across hanging bridges

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience the wonders of the Amazon rainforest on this 4 day tour. Go on the Anaconda Walk, search for wildlife, and explore a rainforest garden during your stay at Reserva Amazonica lodge. Along the way, keep an eye out for a variety of amazing wildlife such as caimans, osprey, trogons and sloths.

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from $898

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Highlights of Rio

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Enjoy views from Sugarloaf Mountain
• Tour Rio de Janeiro's city center

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 4-day exploration of Rio de Janeiro highlights all the main attractions, including visits to Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado, and Sugarloaf Mountain. Customize this tour to suit your needs and explore the marvelous city at your own pace, from its lively clubs to its marvelous cathedrals. It makes a perfect extension to any other Brazil trip!

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from $622

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Hacienda Concepcion Rainforest Adventure

4 Day Itinerary

• Canoe the Madre de Dios River
• Visit a cacao plantation
• Learn about farming in the jungle

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience a snapshot of the Amazon rainforest during your stay at the Hacienda Concepcion on this entrancing 4-day tour. Learn about the local farmers, listen to the sounds of the rainforest at night and look for footprints to track animals. You will also have the chance to canoe down the Madre de Dios River and meet local people.

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from $5,693

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Andes and Amazon

15 Day Itinerary

• Explore Quito’s UNESCO Old Town
• Visit the homes of local weavers
• Visit Antisana National Park
• Experience Amazon jungle lodge
• Hike scenic Cajas National Park

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Spa Relaxation, Biking, Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover Ecuador on this 15-day Andes and Amazon adventure. Explore Quito’s Old Town, shop at Otavalo Market, wander Cuenca’s colonial streets, ride the Devil’s Nose Train, hike Chimborazo, and follow the Route of the Waterfalls to Baños. Enjoy jungle hikes, wildlife viewing, and community visits in the Amazon rainforest.

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from $4,183

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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

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Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Horseback Riding, 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 $2,964

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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

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 $2,742

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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 $1,966

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Guaviare Adventure

4 Day Itinerary

• Discover San Jose del Guaviare
• See rock art mural
• Visit El Raudal via a boat ride
• A chance to encounter pink dolphins

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Embark on a 4-day adventure in San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia. Delve into the Amazon rainforest, exploring ancient rock art at Cerro Azul and the iconic Puerta de Orion. Enjoy boat rides along the Guayabero River, ecological hikes, and possible encounters with pink dolphins. Conclude with a swim in natural pools.

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from $1,887

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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 $1,955

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Patagonian Explorer: Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

Ushuaia to Punta Arenas - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis

• Visit Cape Horn National Park
• Admire Wulaia Bay's natural beauty
• Hike at spectacular Pia Glacier

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego on a 5-day expedition cruise aboard MV Ventus Australis from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. This cruise offers an immersive experience through remote fjords, icy landscapes, and historic sites.

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from $2,968

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Cachiccata Trek

Alternative Inca Trail - 10 Day Itinerary

• Encounter local people as you trek
• View the Urubamba mountain range
• Explore the Inca stronghold, Cusco
• Take in the ruins of Machu Picchu

Activities

Local Market Visits, Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

The Cachiccata Trek is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. This cultural hike explores Peruvian history, and also visits modern Inca communities and customs. This route was cultivated by the Cachiccata community and your local guides will delight in sharing their culture and history. Come and discover this hidden trekking treasure of Peru!

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from $1,859

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Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls

7 Day Itinerary

• Tour Rio de Janeiro's city center
• Enjoy views from Sugarloaf Mountain
• Discover the beautiful Iguazu Falls
• Walk above the spectacular falls

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Iguazu Falls

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 7-day tour combines Rio de Janeiro, "The Marvelous City" a highlight on any Brazil tour, with Iguazu Falls, one of the most awe-inspiring sights in South America. The falls straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil, explore the falls to get up close to the plummeting water.

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from $1,753

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La Selva Snapshot

4 Day Itinerary

• Climb up an observation tower
• Visit the Mandi Cocha lagoon
• Look for nighttime wildlife

Activity Level

Relaxed

Hike through the rainforest on the Tucaneta Trail, look for monkeys and birds near a lagoon and go star gazing on a canoe on a tour at the La Selva Lodge. Learn from experienced guides about the beautiful flora and fauna on a 4 day trip to the Amazon Rainforest.

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from $14,200

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Galapagos Inner Loop

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

• Witness marine life
• See the view at Isla Bartolomé
• Walk through a pirate island
• See some awesome wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Embark the luxurious Silver Origin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Acquaint yourselves with Kicker Rock island, Punta Cormorant, Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay to name a few.

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from $12,110

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West Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare

• Enjoy Isabela landscapes
• Explore Darwin Lake
• Visit Playa Espumilla
• Discover Rábida Island

Starts / Ends

Puerto Ayora / Baltra

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Witness the greatest spectacle of evolution and dynamic volcanic terrains on this 8-day West Galapagos expedition from Santa Cruz Island to Baltra Island aboard Aqua Mare. Tour Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre, Punta Cormorant, Punta Moreno, Punta Espinoza, Puerto Egas, Rábida, North Seymour, and Mosquera.

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from $9,700

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Exploring Galapagos

Ecuador Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Gemini

• Experience wildlife encounters
• Visit Genovesa
• See Galapagos penguins
• Visit giant tortoises

Starts / Ends

Guayaquil / Guayaquil

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 10-day cruise through the Galapagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Gemini and visit iconic islands like North Seymour, Isabela, and Fernandina. This expedition offers unique experiences, providing an exploration of the legendary Galapagos wildlife.

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