Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2027

Sail this 8-day eastern Galapagos Islands aboard the magnificent 16-passenger motor yacht Beluga, which includes San Cristobal, South Plaza, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa, which are among the most spectacular in the archipelago.

Join an 8-day western Galápagos Islands cruise aboard the Beluga. Explore Santa Cruz Island, wildlife-rich Isabela Island, dramatic Fernandina Island, and the black-sand shores of Santiago Island while encountering flamingos, frigatebirds, iguanas, and playful sea lions.

Enjoy a 5-day all-inclusive adventure along the Serrano River, a 38-km waterway colored by Southern Ice Field sediments. Located in Río Serrano village, the hotel is the largest in Torres del Paine and offers easy access to hiking, horseback riding, fly fishing, and mountain views. Just 86 km from Puerto Natales, enjoy daily guided excursions.

Cruise through the Eastern Galapagos Islands on the Cachalote Explorer. Spend time learning about the history of the island and watch as seabirds soar and sea lions play on this 8-day tour.

Explore the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this exciting tour! Experience the red shores of Rabida and the lava flows on Chinese Hat on your 8-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

On this 8-day Patagonia Los Glaciares Adventure, hike to Laguna de los Tres for Mt. Fitz Roy views, then to Laguna Torre through forests. At Estancia Bonanza, ride a 4x4, and hike a Via Ferrata. Visit a Patagonian estancia to enjoy a lamb asado. Return to El Calafate for a Greet & Eat Dinner, then trek on Perito Moreno before a private transfer.

Embark on a 4-day Zafiro Amazon Cruise from Iquitos through the Amazon, Ucayali, and Marañón rivers while exploring the breathtaking Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Encounter pink river dolphins, nighttime wildlife, and authentic Amazonian communities during this immersive rainforest adventure.

This cruise may be short on days but it's big on amazing wildlife, such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions. Discover San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana and more on this 4-Day Galapagos cruise. Snorkel in the crystalline waters and view colorful fish, rays, and sea turtles.

Discover the wild beauty of the Western Galapagos Islands on this 6-day Galapagos expedition aboard Beluga. Explore volcanic landscapes, mangrove lagoons, and rich marine ecosystems across Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, and surrounding islands.

Cruise around the Galapagos archipelago aboard the Beluga and learn about the wildlife and geological activity unique to this region. Snorkeling among marine life, and visiting the San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Santiago, and Genovesa islands.

Located near the base of the towers that give Torres del Paine its name, this hotel offers a range of activities. Enjoy trekking, light hiking, or horseback riding as you explore Chile's famed National Park. When you are ready to relax for the day you can rest in comfort at the Las Torres Patagonia hotel.

Enjoy an adventure on this unique 8-day Best of Chile’s Central Valley Tour. Explore Santiago and Valparaiso and tour wineries in the Colchagua and Casablanca Valleys on this breathtaking Chile wine tour. Taste various wines and experience urban Chile; the region is known for producing some of the world’s finest wines.