Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2027

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Guayaquil Botanical Park

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 3-hour Botanical park tour in northern Guayaquil's "Cerro Colorado" contains over 324 botanic species, including woody, fruit, ornamental, and exotic plants. Year-round, you can see 73 bird species and 60 butterfly species.

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Cuenca by Night

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This half-day tour explores this beautiful city of Cuenca illuminated by the night lights. Take a guided tour of the historic center or head to the new and old cathedrals. At the end of the time, be transferred to a restaurant to continue your evening on your own.

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from $7,613

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Culinary Adventure in Argentina & Uruguay

13 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy culinary classes
• Visit Aconcagua Mountain
• Experience Argentine Tango
• Taste premier wines

Activities

Horseback Riding, Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 13-day active Argentina & Uruguay trip explores the best of these countries' culinary delights. Your journey includes traditional cooking classes, wine tasting, hiking, city tours, and beautiful landscapes. Visit Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Aconcagua & Montevideo. To end your tour, spend some time relaxing on the sunny white beaches of Uruguay.

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from $5,320

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Inti Raymi + Inca Trail

11 Day Itinerary

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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from $2,991

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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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from $2,946

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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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La Selva Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary

• Visit Ecuador's famous macaw lick
• Take night walks in the rainforest
• Observe unique Amazon wildlife
• Paddle dugout canoes along creeks

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend four nights in the Ecuadorian Amazon at the La Selva rainforest lodge with professional naturalists and indigenous guides. Paddle a canoe on black water lakes, spot monkeys and birds in the rainforest canopy, and relax away the evenings on one of the most luxurious experiences in the Amazon Rainforest.

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Finch Bay EcoHotel

10 Day Itinerary

• View Giant Tortoises
• Snorkel along shallow reefs
• Hike to view sea lions & lizards
• Choose from a menu of activities

Activity Level

Relaxed

Set the pace of your Galapagos adventure with a 10-day stay at the Finch Bay Eco-Hotel. Spend your time exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of the islands or relax in the comfort of your seaside hotel. Additional excursions can also be arranged if you wish.

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Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu

12 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cusco's markets and ruins
• Kayak or bike at Piuray Lake
• Hike through the Sacred Valley
• Trek up Huayna Picchu Mountain

Starts / Ends

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport / Machu Picchu

Activities

Biking, Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

This 12-day Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu invites you to discover Peru's wonders. Explore off-the-beaten-path trails from Cusco to the iconic ruins. Trek through hidden mountains, villages, and ancient sites. Indulge in luxury camping, kayak pristine lakes, and savor traditional Pachamanca dinners.

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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Explore Tierra del Fuego
• Visit the Garibaldi Fjord
• See wildlife in Magdalena Island
• Cross the Gulf of Penas

Starts / Ends

Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on the Magellan Explorer for this 9-day Patagonia and Chilean Fjords cruise. One of the world's southernmost places, Chilean Patagonia, is home to enormous glaciers with blue hues and angular Andes mountain peaks.

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from $11,900

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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - Low Water

Nauta-Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Experience birdwatching
• Discover some products
• Visit some villages
• Enjoy Swimming and kayaking

Starts / Ends

Nauta / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

Join Aqua Nera on this 8-day Amazon Cruise exploration from Nauta to Nauta and enjoy your village and local market visits as well as the time you will spend watching the beautiful wildlife.

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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

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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from $14,061

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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

• Explore Isla de los Estados
• Venture into wildlife reserves
• Take advantage of superb photo ops
• Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the iconic wilderness of Patagonia’s saw-toothed peaks, cerulean glaciers, and soaring fjords over 10 days of exploration. Discover Chilean Patagonia’s highlights including the stunning Beagle Channel and famous Cape Horn. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise wild fjords, and explore wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public.

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from $4,082

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Classic Bolivia Adventure

14 Day Itinerary

• Explore the history of La Paz
• Explore Santiago de Okola
• Tour Sun Island on Lake Titicaca
• Explore Torotoro National Park
• Witness Uyuni Salt Flats
• Visit Potosi and Sucre

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activities

Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

The 14-day Bolivia trip starts in La Paz, explores Santiago de Okola, Uyuni's salt flat, ventures to Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park for dinosaur footprints, and includes a stop at Copacabana by Lake Titicaca, visiting the Sun Island.

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from $2,316

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Amazon Kayak Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

• Observe Black Caimans
• Walk Yasuni National Park
• Encounter Amazon wildlife
• Take an early morning hike

Activities

Homestays, Fishing, Village Visits

Activity Level

Moderate

One of the most remote, authentic, and adventurous Amazon tours! Travel by kayak deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle looking for tapir, monkeys, macaws, and other wildlife.

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from $23,100

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West & East Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare

• Enjoy Daphne Island's view
• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Discover Caleta Tagus
• Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks

Starts / Ends

Puerto Ayora / Punta Suarez

Activities

Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

From Santa Cruz to Baltra, embark on the ultimate bucket-list East & West Galapagos voyage onboard Aqua Mare. Explore Floreana, Isabela, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Mosquera, Española, and Plaza Sur.

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from $3,363

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Dientes Circuit Trek

Dientes de Navarino Trek - 6 Day Itinerary

• Hike the Dientes Circuit
• Trek the southernmost circuit
• Explore Navarino Island
• Enjoy camping and lodge stays

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience what some call "the best trek in Patagonia" on this nature-lovers' trek! Spend six days hiking to the Dientes de Navarino massif along rural roads through and alongside forests, peat bogs, valleys, ponds, lakes, and rivers.

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from $3,595

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Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lake Titicaca
• Enjoy the Parade of Dancers
• Visit a working silver mine
• Climb El Calvario to great views

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the urban and rural environments of Bolivia on this combination tour! Take a city tour of La Paz, enjoy front row seats during the parade of dancers, tour a silver mine, and explore Lake Titicaca. These are just a few examples of what this adventure has in store for you!

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