Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2027

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Galapagos Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
• Encounter plentiful wildlife
• Explore the Galapagos

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 8-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands as you explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, and hiking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes penguins, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!

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from $4,645

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise

• Explore Kicker Rock
• Interact with Galapagos sea lions
• Hike in the volcanic Sullivan Bay

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

On this 5-day Southern Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the Natural Paradise, explore outstanding wildlife-viewing areas and experience once-in-a-lifetime snorkel opportunities with the most diverse marine life. Discover the diverse and fascinating coastlines of San Cristobal, North Seymour, Santa Fe, Santa Cruz, Santiago, Bartholomew & South Plaza.

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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

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activities

Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Kayaking

Activity Level

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

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activity Level

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 $3,080

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Explora Atacama

5 Day Itinerary

• Experience Puritama hot springs
• Visit Atacama Desert
• Discover Atacama's hidden gems

Starts / Ends

Altiplánico San Pedro de Atacama / Atacama Desert

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Easy Active

Immerse in an all-inclusive adventure in the heart of Atacama and witness geysers, salt flats, lagoons, volcanoes, and dunes. Experience Explora's cozy lodging, including its spa and gastronomic offerings, and various excursions like a trip to the observatory to witness some of the world’s clearest skies and thermal baths in Puritama hot springs.

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from $2,130

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Patagonia Camp - Torres del Paine

4-8 Day Itinerary

• Choose from daily excursions
• Hike to the base of the towers
• Kayak or fish Toro Lake
• Search for Condors & other fauna

Starts / Ends

Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

Patagonia Camp is located on the shores of enormous Lake Toro and facing the Paine Massif, only 15 km from the Torres Del Paine Park’s administration center and close to the the main attractions that have made Torres del Paine world famous. Enjoy trekking, light hiking, fishing, kayaking as you explore Chile's famed National Park. 

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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

Activity Level

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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from $3,995

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Central East Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Explore Santa Cruz lava tunnels
• Snorkel at Chinese Hat beach
• Encounter land iguanas
• Discover three booby species

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Hiking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/Y Monserrat. Visit key sites including Santa Cruz Highlands, Chinese Hat, Sullivan Bay, North Seymour, Santa Fe, Pitt Point, Witch Hill, and Tijeretas Hill. Spot unique wildlife such as blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and Galapagos hawks.

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from $4,247

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Galapagos Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 6 Day Itinerary

• Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
• Encounter plentiful wildlife
• Explore the Galapagos

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 6-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands as you explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, and hiking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes penguins, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!

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from $3,286

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Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cusco with a local guide
• Adventure through the Andes
• Stay in luxury lodges along the way
• Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

The Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of traditional adventure travel and cultural immersion. This 8-day lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley and an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in remote of mountain hamlets.

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from $3,500

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Hotel Las Torres - Torres del Paine

4-8 Day Itinerary

• Relax in Hotel Las Torres
• Choose from several excursions
• Enjoy flexible time for activities

Activity Level

Relaxed

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.

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from $2,720

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Chonos Route

Puerto Montt Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios II

• Explore picturesque Chiloe Island
• Explore fishing town Puerto Aguirre
• Whale watch on the Corcovado Gulf
• Visit San Rafael Glacier

Starts / Ends

Puerto Montt / Puerto Montt

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 6-day cruise aboard MV Skorpios II, beginning and ending in Puerto Montt, and sail over 800 miles through the magical age-old ice formations, glaciers, stunning archipelagos, channels, and small gulfs. Admire the vast island-peppered sea as you disembark to explore small towns and soak in the region's famed hot springs.

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from $3,153

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Amazon Exploration

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

• Explore Amazon on a motorized canoe
• Kayak and swim in Piranha Lake
• Observe parrots and Amazon birds
• Learn the Amazonian culture

Activity Level

Variable

Board the M/V Anakonda for this fascinating 4-day itinerary on the Amazon river. Visit remote villages and sail through unique and fragile ecosystems on this unforgettable cruise in the Amazon.

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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

Starts / Ends

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 $2,795

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Eastern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Snorkel Lobos Island reef
• Explore Gardner Bay beach
• Visit Post Office Bay
• Observe waved albatross nesting

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San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 4-day exciting cruise aboard M/Y Monserrat and enjoy the beautiful turquoise water and its incredible sea life that captures the best of the Galapagos wildlife. Visit the stunning San Cristobal, Gardner Bay, Cormorant Point, and many more.

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from $2,795

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North & Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Explore lava tunnels in Santa Cruz
• See Red-footed boobies nesting
• Sail through Genovesa Island
• Kayak at Bowditch Point waters

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 4-day expedition and discover the wonders of the Galapagos Islands aboard M/Y Monserrat. Enjoy the volcanic formations and marine life of the archipelago. Enjoy stops in the fascinating ports of Darwin Bay, Bachas Beach, and Bartolome Island.

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from $2,993

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Inti Raymi Festival

8 Day Itinerary

• Tour the Sacred Valley
• Enjoy a week of Inca sun god events
• Explore Machu Picchu

Activities

Festival Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

We visit the most important Inca ruins such as Sacsayhuamán during Inti Raymi Festival, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo, and we spend two days exploring the Lost City of Machu Picchu. This is an easy paced weeklong journey perfect for anyone with a sense of curiosity and adventure.

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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

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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