Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2027

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Bellavista Cloudforest

1 Day Itinerary

• Visit a Bellavista Protected Area
• Hummingbirds on your finger-tips!
• Enjoy a guided naturalist hike

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience a full day in a "Magical Cloud Forest" on your next Ecuador trip. This Day Trip to Bellavista is a perfect way of getting to know a subtropical rain forest, so close to Quito and in the heart of the cloud forest! Spend that spare day in the city hiking in a forest reserve, or relaxing and admiring the hummingbirds and the landscapes of this wonderful region.

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Cajas National Park

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

Take a one-day tour to the Cajas National Park in Cuenca Ecuador. See over 200 pristine lakes that are scattered in between the rugged jagged rocks and craggy valleys. The hike takes approximately 2.5 hours at an elevation around 12,795 feet.

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Ingapirca

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a fun day out of Cuenca to the fortress of Ingapirca and Biblian with this one-day tour from Cuenca, Ecuador.Explore the ruins of Ingapirca, a pre-Incan fortress. Next, visit the Biblian Sanctuary, home to the beautiful Virgen del Rocio Church and enjoy the local market if there's time.

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Cuenca City - Half Day

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Cuenca, considered the most colonial city in all of the Americas. Head to San Sebastian, the historical center, or Parque Calderón, home to the new and old cathedral. Don't miss the fantastic view of the city from Mirador de Turi.

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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Cruise to the Diego Ramírez Islands
• Watch for massive Andean condors
• See impressive glaciers
• Visit a working Patagonian estancia
• Explore Torres del Paine

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Santiago

Activities

Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Adventure Options, Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Variable

Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ aboard the Ultramarine on this 15-day Essential Patagonia journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Visit Cape Horn, cruise to Diego Ramírez Islands; then see spectacular Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

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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 Baño

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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Inti Raymi + Inca Trail

11 Day Itinerary

Activities

Camping, Festival Visits

Activity Level

Challenging

Spend a few days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley during the Inti Raymi Festival every June as we acclimatize for our trek by exploring ruins and bargaining at busy Andean markets. Then, we'll hike the Inca Trail on a 4-day pilgrimage to Machu Picchu, culminating this 10-day trip with a full day in Machu Picchu.

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Chile Astronomy Adventure

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore La Serena and Coquimbo
• Join an astronomy tour in Gemini
• Discover Elqui Valley and nearby
• Visit Omega Astronomical Center
• Experience Atacameno traditions
• Explore lagoons and geysers

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La Serena / Calama

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Chile on an 8-day astronomy tour from La Serena to the Atacama Desert. Tour La Serena and Coquimbo, visit La Recova market, Gemini Observatory, and the Elqui Valley. Enjoy a pisco tasting, stargaze at Omega Center, and explore Moon Valley, Socaire, Altiplanic lagoons, the Tatio Geysers, and local Andean culture.

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The Complete Patagonia Experience: Culture and Nature

8 Day Itinerary

• Discover a 19th century estancia
• Learn about the ranch life
• See the famed Torres del Paine
• Choose from a variety of activities
• Explore in an all-terrain adventure

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activities

Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hacienda Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Fishing

Activity Level

Easy Active

Join this 8-day Patagonia culture and nature adventure, a combination of unique wildlife, cultural immersion and spectacular scenery in the heart of Chilean Patagonia. Explore Torres del Paine National Park and choose your activities each day based on your preferences and interests.

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Awasi Patagonia

4-7 Day Itinerary

• Stay in luxurious Awasi Patagonia
• Join private guided excursions
• Enjoy chef Fredercio Zigler's meals

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover the Torres del Paine National Park with luxury accommodations and unique excursions. Enjoy a 7-day relaxing stay at Awasi Patagonia while you explore the national park by horseback, foot, or kayaking nearby lakes on this eco-tour.

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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High 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

Rainforest Exploration

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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Ultimate Ecuador

13 Day Itinerary

• Bike Pichincha Volcano
• Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
• Zipline over Mindo canopy
• Hike Cotopaxi National Park
• Kayak the Shiripuno River
• Spot endemic wildlife in Yasuni
• Visit a remote Waorani village

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore Ecuador’s cloud forest, Andes, and Amazon on this 13-day adventure. Zipline over Mindo, ride horseback near Cotopaxi, and hike volcanic trails. Paddle deep into Yasuni National Park, encountering wildlife and the Waorani community. Stay at an eco-glamping site in the rainforest, immersing yourself in the rainforest’s beauty.

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Best of Chile’s Central Valley

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore Colchagua Valley
• Discover Viña Casa Silva
• Experience Rosario Valley
• Visit Isla Negra

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Santiago

Activities

Biking, Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

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.

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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

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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Colombia Highlights

Bogota to Cartagena - 9 Day Itinerary

• Explore the vibrant city of Bogota
• Visit churches in Bogota
• Discover Salamina with your guide
• Visit Hacienda Venecia coffee farm
• Visit Cartagena's historical sites
• Swim and snorkel in Tierra Bomba

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Bogota / Cartagena

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a complete 9-day tour discovering the highlights of Colombia. Dance the salsa and explore the city of Bogota, visit the Wax Palm reserve in Salamina, and taste the best coffee in Manizales. Finally, discover the rich culture preserved in Cartagena. Visit multiple parts of Colombia and see the best that each place has to offer.

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from $3,315

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Bogota to Cartagena Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

• Visit iconic and landmark in Bogota
• Visit Monserrate Church
• Stroll in La Candelaria
• Visit Cartagena's historical sites
• Explore Rosario Islands
• Visit San Basilio de Palenque

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Bogota / Cartagena

Activities

Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Easy Active

On this 7-day Colombia tour, discover Bogota and Cartagena. Visit the most iconic and historical landmarks in Bogota and walk down the cobblestone streets of La Candelaria. Fly to Cartagena and see the beautiful beaches on the Caribbean coast. Take a walking tour and see the beautiful plazas and monument walls of historic Cartagena

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Best of Colombia

Bogota to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary

• Explore the vibrant city of Bogota
• Visit local coffee farm
• See Colombia's unique birds
• Visit Los Nevados National Park
• Visit San Basilio de Palenque

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Cartagena

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy an 8-day tour to discover Bogota, Manizales, and Cartagena. Visit the most iconic and historical landmarks in Bogota, taste the best coffee in Manizales, and immerse yourself in the Caribbean city of Cartagena. Visit multiple parts of Colombia and see the best that each place has to offer.

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Chile Wine Adventure

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore Santiago City
• Discover Los Dominicos
• Bike through Colchagua Valley
• Visit Viña del Mar and Valparaíso

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Santiago

Activity Level

Moderate

Hike, bike, taste wine, and enjoy traditional Chilean cuisine on this week-long tour through the Santiago Valley. Your journey includes a city tour of Santiago's historical sites and a tour of several local wineries. This tour can be customized to increase or decrease the activity level based on your preferences.

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