Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2027

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

Starts / Ends

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

Starts / Ends

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

Starts / Ends

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

Starts / Ends

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

Starts / Ends

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

Starts / Ends

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

Starts / Ends

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

Starts / Ends

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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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 $5,650

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San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

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

• Spot Lobos Island sea lions
• Join Kicker Rock circumnavigation
• Hike Pitt Point’s volcanic terrain
• Visit Devil’s Crown snorkeling reef

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the beautiful Galapagos Islands on this 4-day small ship cruise aboard the Grand Ocean Spray. Observe the unique wildlife and landscapes of this stunning archipelago, visiting San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz.

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from $5,490

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Northern and Central Galapagos Cruise

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

• Panoramic views at Pinnacle Rock
• Explore Santa Fe's cactus forests
• Spot South Plaza birdlife haven
• Explore Sullivan Bay

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day Northern and Central Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the M/C Monique. Explore San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Walk volcanic trails, kayak along rugged coastlines, and snorkel with sea lions, rays, turtles, and reef sharks.

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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

Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, 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 $2,150

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Ecuador North to South

8 Day Itinerary

• Hike on Cotopaxi Volcano
• Take a train over Naríz del Diablo
• Explore the ruins of Ingapirca
• Visit a unique mangrove forest

Activities

Hacienda Visits, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

This tour of Ecuador offers visitors some of the most stunning natural beauty and cultural diversity on the continent. Wander the cobblestone streets of colonial Quito, experience indigenous cultures near Cotopaxi and Quilotoa volcanoes, ride the panoramic Nariz del Diablo train, explore Inca ruins and colonial Cuenca before finishing our trip in Guayaquil.

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from $950

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La Paz and Uyuni

4 Day Itinerary

• See giant cacti up to 32-ft tall
• Explore La Paz with your guide
• Visit Uynui Salt Flats

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 4-day tour, you will get a taste of Bolivia's geographical diversity from volcanos to ancient salt flats. Visit the capital city of La Paz, where you can wander through the colorful markets and marvel at the historic architecture before flying to Uyuni to explore the famous region of the world's largest salt flats, visible from space.

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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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