Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2027

from $7,050

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Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

Bartholomew to Mosquera Islet - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• Visit Bartolomew Pinnacle Rock
• Trek through mangroves
• Spot red-footed boobies
• See Mosquera sea lions

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Embark on a 5-day Northern Galapagos cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Visit Bartolomew, Genovesa, Santiago, Santa Cruz, and Mosquera. Snorkel at Devil’s Crown, hike volcanic landscapes, and see wildlife. Explore Charles Darwin Research Station and glide through pristine waters rich with marine life.

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from $4,390

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Galapagos Southern & Eastern Islands

Baltra to San Cristobal - 4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Visit Santa Cruz highlands
• Kayak along coastal coves
• Walk Punta Suarez seabird cliffs
• Spot Gardner Bay sea lions

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Baltra / San Cristobal

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Variable

Discover the Galapagos Islands on a 4-day cruise aboard M/C Monique. Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, and San Cristobal. Explore research stations, volcanic landscapes, beaches, and reefs with guided walks, snorkeling, and wildlife encounters.

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from $3,930

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Luxury Amazon Discovery - Low Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon

• Explore Iquitos heritage charm
• Experience the Marañon River
• Spot Amazon wildlife
• Visit Yarapa River villages

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activities

Fishing, Rainforest Exploration, Local Market Visits, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 4-day Amazon River cruise on the Aria Amazon, starting with a city tour and tasty Amazon-inspired cuisine. Explore vibrant wildlife along the Ucayali, Tahuayo, and Yarapa Rivers, while enjoying nighttime excursions and a visit to local villages.

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from $3,506

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Sacha Lodge and Casa del Suizo

8 Day Itinerary

• Soak in Papallacta’s hot springs
• Walk Sacha’s canopy boardwalk views
• Hike Amazon trails with guides
• Spot birds on Napo River ride
• Canoe Sacha Lodge’s Pilchicocha Lak

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Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Relaxed

A combination Amazon trip with two nights at the Casa del Suizo and three nights in Sacha Lodge, Ecuador's premier rainforest lodge. Explore the Amazon with professional naturalists and indigenous guides without leaving behind your creature comforts - unforgettable Amazon travel!

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from $2,097

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Sacha Lodge

4 Day Itinerary

• Tour with guide and naturalists
• Go swimming and dugout canoeing
• Stay at Sacha Lodge

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Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend three nights in Ecuador's premier rainforest lodge with professional naturalists and indigenous guides. Sacha Lodge is among the best places in the Amazon to explore the jungle without leaving behind your creature comforts.

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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

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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 $2,318

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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 $168,590

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation - West

Santiago to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• See Chinese Hat wildlife
• Visit Fernandina Espinosa Point
• Elizabeth Bay dinghy ride
• Learn Galapagos history

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Snorkeling, Hiking, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day private charter West Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Explore Baltra, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, South Plaza, Santa Fe, Española, and San Cristobal. Walk volcanic trails, snorkel rich waters, and encounter penguins, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and waved albatross

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from $129,690

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Private Charter - Northern and Southern Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Explore Black Turtle Cove mangroves
• View seabirds in Genovesa
• See Santa Fe land iguanas
• Join Post Office Bay's tradition

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day Galapagos private charter aboard M/C Monique. Visit Santa Cruz, Española, Floreana, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, Bartolome, and more. Explore with guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and dinghy rides while spotting giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, boobies, and sea lions.

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from $129,690

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Private Charter - Western and Central Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Visit a sea turtle nesting site
• Spot Urbina Bay's wildlife
• Explore red sand beaches
• See North Seymour birdlife

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Private Charter in the Western and Central Galapagos. Visit Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago Islands. Snorkel with penguins and sea lions, hike volcanic trails, encounter land iguanas, giant tortoises, and seabirds.

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from $126,750

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Private Charter - Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise

Santa Fe to Santa Cruz - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• See Española waved albatross colony
• Learn Galapagos history
• See Pitt Point red-footed boobies
• Visit Witch Hill white beach

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Sail the Galapagos on a 6-day private charter aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Visit Santa Fe, Española, San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Encounter sea lions, iguanas, giant tortoises, and reef sharks while enjoying guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and dinghy rides across remote islands.

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from $126,750

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Private Charter - Western Islands

Santiago Island to South Plaza - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• Snorkel at Vicente Roca Point
• Spot birds in Moreno Point
• Explore Santa Cruz highlands
• Encounter wildlife in South Plaza

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 6-day private charter Galapagos Western Islands cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Visit Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, and South Plaza to explore volcanic formations, snorkel with marine life, and encounter giant tortoises, penguins, and sea lions. Enjoy guided walks, dinghy rides, and unique wildlife experiences.

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from $84,350

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Private Charter - San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• Observe Santa Cruz reef sharks
• See Flour Beach coral sand
• Hike Pitt Point’s volcanic terrain
• Visit Devil’s Crown snorkeling reef

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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Galapagos Islands aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Visit San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Snorkel at Devil’s Crown, hike Pitt Point, and see wildlife. Experience Post Office Bay’s historic barrel and end at Black Turtle Cove among mangroves and marine life.

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from $81,990

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Private Charter - Northern and Central Galapagos Cruise

San Cristobal to Baltra - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Spot Santa Fe land iguanas
• Visit the Kicker Rock cliffs
• Explore Bartolomew Island
• Visit Black Turtle Cove mangroves

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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Charter the M/C Monique for a private Galápagos journey across San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Explore volcanic landscapes, snorkel with sea lions, spot iguanas and sharks, and walk among seabird colonies. Experience wildlife-rich habitats, secluded snorkeling spots, and conservation sites.

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from $65,490

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Private Charter - Galapagos Southern & Eastern Islands

Baltra to San Cristobal - 4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Spot Santa Cruz's giant tortoises
• Visit Floreana Post Office Bay
• Walk Punta Suarez seabird cliffs
• Visit Post Office Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 4-day private charter Galapagos cruise across Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, and San Cristobal. Enjoy exclusive access to iconic sites, from Post Office Bay to Kicker Rock. Snorkel with sea lions, observe giant tortoises, and hike diverse habitats with full privacy and personalized experiences in the islands.

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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

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Guayaquil / Guayaquil

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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from $7,081

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Exploring Galapagos

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II

• View endemic wildlife
• Discover scenic coastlines
• See varied islands and habitats
• Experience the Galápagos undersea

Activity Level

Variable

Spend 10 days exploring the legendary Galápagos Islands aboard a classic, 96-guest expedition ship, the Endeavour II. Actively experience the wildlife and wonders of the islands through kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and hiking.

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from $13,031

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Galapagos Escape

7 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Islander II

• Snorkel and kayak among wildlife
• Walk along colonies of seabirds
• Visit Pinnacle Rock
• See red-footed boobies and lizards

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Guayaquil / Guayaquil

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the vibrant islands of the Galápagos through fascinating activities such as walking and trekking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling. The National Geographic Islander II, an all-suite vessel, elevates the Galápagos experience with new levels of style and comfort. 

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