Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2027

Embark the luxurious Silver rigin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Get to know the islands of Genovesa, North Seymour, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela Santa Cruz, and Española. 

Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!

This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.

This active itinerary takes you up mountain peaks, down through valleys, and into local villages. Spend 4 days trekking through Brazil's former diamond capital, Chapada Diamantina, to experience it all first-hand! Witness breathtaking views around each corner!

Link your 9-day small ship-based Galapagos adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II to a 7-day land-based exploration of the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu and the cultural wonders of Inca Peru, historic and modern. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.

On this six-day hiking trip, explore notable attractions of the W Trek as well as visit remote trails within the Park. Spend evenings at campsite areas of Refugio's, immersing in nature. This tour concludes at EcoCamp Patagonia, a renowned sustainable hotel that harmonizes innovative eco-living, delicious food, yoga, and award-winning service.

Experience Rapa Nui's history, culture, and landscapes on foot, by bicycle, and underwater with snorkeling and scuba diving. Enjoy a 5-day vacation at the Explora Rapa Nui hotel, surrounded by forests, grasslands, and views of the Pacific Ocean.

Join the Solaris on a spectacular 5-day small ship cruise across the Galapagos archipelago. Discover the wildlife-rich shores of San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Observe many unique and rare bird species, swim with sea lions, investigate amazing lava flows, and snorkel with beautiful tropical fish.

Explore key war museums, wreckage sites, and memorials on the Falklands War Battlefields itinerary. Drive past fenced-off minefields and learn about the 1982 war history. Also, enjoy the unique wildlife, including penguins and seabirds, in the remote Falkland Islands.

Explore Antarctica, the Falklands, and South Georgia on this 23-day MS Fram cruise. Discover diverse wildlife, and visit historic sites like Grytviken. Experience expert-led lectures, Citizen Science programs, and outdoor adventures, including kayaking and hiking.

This 15-day Galapagos cruise on the Tip Top II offers a fully immersive experience in the unique landscapes and rich wildlife shores and beaches of the archipelago. Explore the islands daily by foot, snorkel, kayak, and Zodiac cruise expeditions, and experience the most incredible close encounters with the diverse wildlife.

Embark on a private 9-day Western & Eastern Galapagos Islands trip aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Discover Bachas Beach, Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, Santiago Island, and more. Witness unique wildlife, hike, snorkel, and savor the stunning natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands.