Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2027

from $4,151

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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

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La Paz / La Paz

Activities

Village Visits, 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 $7,200

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Explore the black water river
• Watch the famous pink dolphins
• Fish for ferocious piranhas

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Nauta / Iquitos

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.

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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

Activities

Festival Visits

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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from $26,995

EBD $2000

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Falkland Islands and South Georgia: 20-Day Wildlife Adventure

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Puerto Madryn
• Hike Steeple Jason
• Encounter king penguins
• See Shackleton sites

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 20-day journey from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on Ultramarine, flying to Puerto Madryn before exploring the Falkland Islands and wildlife-rich South Georgia. Enjoy encounters with penguins, seals, and historic whaling sites, then return across the Southern Ocean toward the Beagle Channel.

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from $2,950

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Rio de Janeiro and Amazon Clipper Cruise

8 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Learn about local flora and fauna
• Canoe along the Rio Negro

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Rio de Janeiro / Manaus

Activity Level

Relaxed

During your visit to Rio de Janerio, visit the mountaintops of Corcovado and Sugarloaf, two of Rio's iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Fly to Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, and embark the Amazon Clipper for a 4-day cruise along the wildlife rich waters of the Rio Negro, one of the Amazon River's largest tributaries.

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from $4,326

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Manu Explorer

8 Day Itinerary

• See giant otters in oxbow lakes
• Visit Macaw Clay Lick Project
• Fall asleep to the forest sounds
• Enjoy the changing scenery

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Manu National Park, the most biologically diverse place on the planet, like virtually no one else can: camp inside the park at the Manu Wildlife Tent Camp. Delight in the sights and sounds of this 1.8 million-hectare jungle paradise.

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from $2,460

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Classic W Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 8 Day Itinerary

• Hike the famous W Trek
• Explore Grey Glacier up close
• Hike to the base of the towers
• Enjoy backcountry glamping

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Santiago

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience the world's ultimate hiking adventure trekking the W Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile. 6 of the 8 days are spent trekking the Paso Los Cuernos trail towards Refugio Los Cuernos and down into the French Valley. Experience panoramic views of Grey Glacier, witness the gigantic spires of El Paine, and enjoy a stay at EcoCamp.

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from $51,705

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Highlights of Antarctica, Argentina and Brazil

Buenos Aires - Rio de Janeiro - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse

• Admire Ushuaia’s southern charm
• Spot Antarctic wildlife
• Sail through Lemaire Channel
• Marvel at Iguazu Falls

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Buenos Aires / Rio de Janeiro

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration, Helicopter Tours, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 22-day expedition cruise and land journey from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro aboard Scenic Eclipse, exploring Antarctica and South America. Experience wildlife adventures, visit Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls, and end your journey in vibrant Rio de Janeiro.

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from $29,757

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Northbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Seek iconic animals of Antarctica
• Marvel at magnificent icebergs
• Hike Torres del Paine National Park
• Explore Francisco Coloane Marine

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The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago / Puerto Natales

Activity Level

Variable

Explore mythical landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica. Spend 18 days observing unique wildlife, saw-toothed mountains, deep fjords, and vivid blue glaciers onboard the National Geographic Explorer. Observe breaching humpback whales and penguin colonies. 

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from $2,720

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Kaweskar Route

Puerto Natales Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios III

• Observe Amalia Glacier
• Sail across the ice at Calvo Fjord
• Walk in a small native forest
• Cruise along White Angostura Island

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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales

Activity Level

Variable

Sail along the Kaweskar Route during this 5-day small ship cruise from Puerto Natales through the Magellanic fjords and channels of Chilean Patagonia. Enjoy daily land explorations on the Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal, and Alsina Glaciers and the area of Fiordo Calvo.

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from $11,900

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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - High Water

Roundtrip Iquitos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Discover Iquitos cuisine
• Spot Yanayacu Yacapana wildlife
• Learn about Amazon fierce piranhas
• Visit Clavero Lake villagers

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Iquitos / Iquitos

Activities

Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Amazon River cruise on the Aqua Nera, starting with a warm welcome and local cuisine in Iquitos. Explore rivers, wildlife, artisan markets, and conservation efforts, concluding your journey with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center.

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from $3,899

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Rio de Janeiro and Uakari Amazon Lodge

9 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Learn about local flora and fauna
• Canoe through flooded forests

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Rio de Janeiro / Uakari Floating Lodge

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend three days in Brazil's iconic Rio de Janerio, where you'll visit Corcovado and Sugarloaf, the two iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Spend a day exploring Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, before your 4-day Amazon adventure based out of the floating Eco-lodge, Uakari.

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from $21,694

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Antarctica & Falklands Expedition

Santiago - Buenos Aires - 24 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Explore Santiago colonial buildings
• Cross the legendary Drake Passage
• Witness Antarctica’s wildlife
• Walk Stanley’s historic streets

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Santiago / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 24-day expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Falklands aboard MS Fram, starting in Santiago, Chile. Experience wildlife, culture, and stunning landscapes as you explore remarkable locations, ending your journey in Buenos Aires.

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from $33,195

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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Discover Falklands’ beaches
• Marvel at South Georgia’s glaciers
• Spot Antarctica's wildlife
• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 20-day cruise on the Sylvia Earle, exploring Ushuaia, the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and expert-led activities, concluding with a flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas.

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from $32,295

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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Discover Falklands’ beaches
• Marvel at South Georgia’s glaciers
• Spot Antarctica's wildlife
• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 20-day cruise on the Sylvia Earle, exploring Ushuaia, the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and expert-led activities, concluding with a flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas.

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from $8,480

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Antarctic Wonders

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Explore Buenos Aires
• Cruise Antarctic Peninsula
• Capture images of Antarctic scenery
• Explore Petermann Island

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Antarctica cruise aboard SH Vega. Fly south, board the boutique ship, and cross open ocean. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula with glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife. Take shore excursions to sites such as Petermann Island and the Lemaire Channel before returning to Ushuaia for your flight back to Buenos Aires.

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from $17,195

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Antarctic Wildlife Adventure

Ushuaia to Buenos Aires - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Join this ultimate wildlife cruise
• Discover incomparable landscapes
• Visit Shackleton's resting place
• Explore Stanley, Falkland Islands

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 23-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, exploring vibrant cities and diverse wildlife, including penguins and whales. Discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island, and the bird-filled Falkland Islands before concluding your journey across the South Atlantic.

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from $62,490

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Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse

• VIsit Falkland coastal charm
• Experience Stanley’s heritage
• Admire South Georgia’s mountains
• Visit Grytviken’s whaling ruins

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 20-day cruise from Buenos Aires aboard the Scenic Eclipse, exploring remote polar destinations like the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience diverse wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic landscapes on this unforgettable expedition.

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