Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2027

from $15,795

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Northwestern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Encounter pink flamingos
• Discover Chinese Hat
• Explore Genovesa Island
• Visit Bachas beach

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Baltra / Baltra

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Embark on an 8-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Northwestern Galapagos Islands. Explore unique wildlife, including giant tortoises and lava tunnels. Visit Cerro Dragón, Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and more. Enjoy birdwatching, snorkeling, and diverse wildlife encounters. Finally, visit North Seymour before heading to Baltra for your flight home.

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from $10,095

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Central East Islands

Baltra - San Cristobal - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Explore the Santa Cruz highlands
• Hike to Bartolomé's summit
• Land at South Plaza for forest walk
• Greet playful sea lions

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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

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Set sail on a 5-day cruise from Baltra to San Cristobal aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Central East Galapagos Islands. Explore Santa Cruz's highlands and lava tunnels, Rábida's red sand beach, Bartolomé's volcanic panoramas, and South Plaza's land iguanas. Discover more flora and fauna while enjoying up-close wildlife encounters.

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from $8,350

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Western & South Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Snorkel at Vicente Roca Point
• Hike lava fields at Sullivan Bay
• See flightless cormorants
• Visit Charles Darwin Station

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Baltra / Baltra

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Set sail on a 12-day Western and South Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the M/Y Monserrat and explore the region’s most diverse landscapes and wildlife. Discover rare species like flightless cormorants, Galapagos penguins, and giant tortoises.

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from $8,690

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Western and Central Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Visit Las Bachas Beach
• See North Seymour's wildlife
• Visit Espinoza Point, Fernandina
• Visit Vicente Roca snorkeling spot

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Discover the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/C Monique on an 8-day cruise through Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago. Experience unique wildlife and natural wonders across iconic sites like Pinnacle Rock, Darwin Lake, and Espinoza Point.

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from $7,750

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Northern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Spot giant tortoises in Highlands
• Visit Cerro Dragón and see iguanas
• Explore Genovesa Island's paradise

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Embark on a 4-day North & Central Islands cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Observe Santa Cruz Highlands' giant tortoises and lava tunnels. Journey to Dragon Hill, home to land iguanas and flamingos then visit Chinese Hat. Explore El Barranco cliffs and Darwin Bay's bird paradise. Conclude with a marine life excursion in Black Turtle Cove.

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from $8,750

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Luxury Amazon Expedition - Low Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon

• Discover Ucayali River wildlife
• Engage with Amazonian ribereños
• Observe Tahuayo River birdlife
• Visit Nauta’s bustling market

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Iquitos / Nauta

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise through Peru's Amazon on the Aria Amazon, starting in Iquitos and exploring the Ucayali River, wildlife, and local villages. Finish your adventure with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center before returning home.

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from $8,690

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Northern and Southern Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Explore Black Turtle Cove Mangroves
• Explore Santa Fe Iguana trails
• Hike Punta Suarez and see wildlife
• Spot Gardner Bay sea lions

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Baltra / Baltra

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Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Variable

Discover the Galapagos Islands aboard M/C Monique on an 8-day cruise. Explore Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Genovesa, Santiago, and more. Enjoy guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife encounters, including giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds.

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from $6,305

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Ultimate Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

• Admire the rainforest landscape
• Meet the legendary pink dolphin
• Visit an observation tower
• Yasuni National Park exploration

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Board the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day unique cruise through the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Visit remote Amazonian villages, sail through unique and fragile ecosystems, and experience close encounters with the teeming wildlife of the Yasuni National Park.

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from $6,450

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Western & Eastern Islands

Baltra to San Cristobal - 9 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• See Espinosa Point's marine iguanas
• Kayak in Black Turtle Cove
• Observe flightless cormorants
• Spot boobies at Pitt Point

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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

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Variable

Sail to one of the most unique archipelagos in the world on this 9-day Galapagos Islands expedition aboard M/Y Monserrat. The Galapagos Islands are teeming with sea life including blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins.

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from $5,995

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Central East & Southern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Snorkel at Chinese Hat’s beach
• Champion Islet reef snorkeling
• Snorkel with rays and sea lions
• See giant tortoises in Santa Cruz

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Sail through the Galapagos Islands on an 8-day cruise aboard the M/Y Monserrat and encounter rare wildlife across volcanic islands. Every landing reveals iconic Galapagos species and rugged landscapes.

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from $5,995

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Northwestern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Hike Santa Cruz Highlands
• Snorkel at Pinnacle Rock
• Spot flamingos Dragon Hill
• Ride pangas in Black Turtle Cove

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Explore the Galapagos Islands on an 8-day cruise aboard the M/Y Monserrat. Kayak, paddleboard, and snorkel at remote coastal sites. This itinerary includes diverse marine life, birdwatching, and remote island access—all part of a complete Galapagos experience.

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from $5,395

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Eastern & Central Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Visit Charles Darwin Station
• Relax at Bachas Beach
• Spot red-footed boobies
• Witness marine life at Tortuga Rock

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San Cristobal Airport / Bachas Beach

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Indulge in the unique beauty of the Galapagos Islands on this 7-day adventure aboard M/Y Monserrat. Learn about the history of this unique archipelago, rest on a white sand beach, view abundant wildlife, and take advantage of once-in-a-lifetime snorkel opportunities.

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from $5,132

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Hiking Galapagos

Hotel-Based Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
• Trek to a fresh water lake
• Learn about local conservation
• Explore Tortuga Bay

Activity Level

Moderate

Sea lions and tortoises and iguanas -- oh my! Explore some of the Islands' most remarkable regions, including snorkeling at Leon Dormido, Tortuga Bay, Frigate Hill and a hike to the rim of Sierra Negra volcano. Spend nights on the Islands in comfortable hotels on this 9-day trip with the best hiking in Galapagos.

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from $5,081

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Amazon Discoveries: Search for the Pink Dolphin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

• Watch for the pink river dolphin
• Interact with local school children
• Visit a flooded ecosystem by canoe
• View the Amazon Basin from above

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Board the luxurious Manatee river boat for this unique 8-day adventure cruise through the Amazon Rainforest on the Napo River in Ecuador. Visit remote indigenous villages, take guided walks through the rainforest, and sail through some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. As you cruise the river, look out for the pink river dolphins!

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from $5,400

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Luxury Amazon Discovery - Low Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
• Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
• Discover the town of Nauta

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Iquitos / Nauta

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Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Fishing

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Variable

Embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aqua Nera, from the Amazon port town of Iquitos. Your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Keep your eyes open for the mysterious pink river dolphin along the way, and enjoy activities like hiking & kayaking.

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from $5,240

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon

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

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Iquitos / Nauta

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Variable

Embark on a 5-day river cruise through the Peruvian Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, beginning in Iquitos. Explore diverse wildlife, visit local villages, and enjoy activities like fishing and canoeing in the stunning Pacaya Samiria National Reserve before returning to Iquitos.

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from $4,990

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Luxury Central Galapagos Islands Cruise

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Discover Bartholomew Island
• Snorkel around Floreana
• Explore North Seymour Island

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This luxury Galapagos cruise explores the central and eastern islands of the archipelago on the new Endemic Galapagos catamaran. Hike sea-side trails, admire volcanic formations, snorkel & sea kayak with sea lions & marine iguanas on this Galapagos tour of Baltra, Floreana, Santiago and North Seymour Islands.

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from $3,995

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Western Islands

Baltra Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Spot sea lions at Buccaneer Cove
• See wild tortoises at Urbina Bay
• Observe flamingos at Dragon Hill
• See rays at Vicente Roca

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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove

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Variable

Experience a guided 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard the M/Y Monserrat and spot iconic species like marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins, and flightless cormorants. This itinerary offers nonstop wildlife viewing and rich marine life encounters across multiple visitor sites in the western Galápagos Islands.

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