Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2028

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Chile North to South

13 Day Itinerary

Activities

Local Market Visits, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 13-day tour of Chile takes you from Northern Chile's Atacama Desert, to Santiago, the Lake District, then Torres del Paine. Along the way, enjoying hiking, biking, wine tasting, rafting, and other activities as you experience both the metropolitan and natural sides of Chile.

• Biking and wine tasting
• Explore the Atacama Desert
• Rafting in the Lake District
• Hike in Torres del Paine

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from $9,412

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Ultimate Patagonia Trekking

14 Day Itinerary

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

A complete hiking and trekking adventure that combines the best of both Argentine and Chilean Patagonia travel! This two-week journey pairs our Argentina Glacier Adventure itinerary with the Classic W Trek trip, for those hearty hikers in search of southern South America's breathtaking backcountry scenery.

• Ultimate Patagonia trekking trip
• Perito Moreno Glacier
• Hike W Trek & Fitz Roy
• Explore a subantarctic beech forest

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from $4,688

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Panoramic Peru

16 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Lima / Lima

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 16-day tour highlights the best of Peru, including Islas Ballestas and Paracas, the Nazca Lines, Colca Canyon, the islands of Lake Titicaca, Cusco and the Lost City of the Incas--Machu Picchu. From the coast to the Andes to the Amazon jungle, this tour has a little bit of everything!

• Discover Peru's 'Little Galapagos'
• View the Nazca Lines with a flyover
• Explore Colca Canyon
• Visit the shores of Lake Titicaca

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from $4,969

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Patagonia Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this tour of Chile's Southern Patagonia region experience penguins, guanacos, Darwin's Rheas, Andean foxes, and more as you hike or even bike Torres del Paine. Optional excursion available to explore the Straits of Magellan to Magdalena Island, where you can see over 100,000 Magellanic penguins!

• Choose activity level of excursions
• Hike to the base of the towers
• Visit the Salto Grande waterfall
• See 100,000+ Magellanic penguins

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from $3,196

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Highlights of Peru & Bolivia

14 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

In two weeks, travel through both Peru and Bolivia. Begin in Peru, visiting markets and ruin sites as you travel through the Sacred Valley to the lost city of Machu Picchu. Discover the birthplace of the Inca on Lake Titicaca. Finish your journey in La Paz, Bolivia and Moon Valley seeing the curious way erosion has shaped the landscape.

• Tour Cusco's largest open market
• Visit Sun and Moon Islands
• Discover Machu Picchu
• Climb El Calvario for great views

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from $854

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Valparaiso and Viña del Mar

3 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Casablanca

Activities

Wine Tasting, Village Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a 3-day tour to the Chilean coast to visit the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Explore the chic beach-side cities and taste local wines before returning to Santiago.

• Visit historic sites of Valparaiso
• Taste local wines
• Explore Viña del Mar's beaches

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from $3,780

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Ecuador Adventure

9 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Ziplining, Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Moderate

Bike down the slopes of Pichincha Volcano, hike through dense, biodiverse cloud forest, zip-line over the forest canopy, hike, and ride horses through the high Andes near the active 19,347-foot high Cotopaxi Volcano on this exciting 9-day adventure tour of Ecuador.

• Bike down the slopes of Pinchincha
• Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
• Horseback ride across the páramo
• Zipline and hike in Mindo

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from $2,187

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Flavors of Peru

8 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Lima / Cusco

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join this 8-day tour that takes you to Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the citadel of Machu Picchu. Explore the culinary delights of Peru in Barranco, where you can taste traditional dishes like lomo saltado and causa. This is a relaxed, cultural-focused trip with an emphasis on the flavors and gastronomy of Peru.

• Savor Peruvian dishes in Barranco
• Explore Chocomuseo and Pisco Museum
• Witness Andean traditions
• Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu

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Atacama Archaeological Tour

½ Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Atacama Desert / Atacama Desert

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $6,608

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Patagonia Hiking Express

9 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

Enjoy an adventurous 9-day Patagonia Express hiking and trekking trip exploring Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park, Perito Moreno Glacier, El Calafate, and Chile's Torres del Paine.

• Hike to the Base of the Towers
• Premier day hikes in El Chalten
• Ice trekking on Perito Moreno
• Explore all that Patagonia offers

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from $4,591

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Hiking Los Glaciares

7 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

This 7-day hiking tour through Argentina's Patagonia brings you among glaciers and towering granite spires in the Fitz Roy Range. After that, it's on to Los Glaciares National Park for a hike to the thunderous Perito Moreno Glacier and a stay at a historic estancia before concluding your vacation in Buenos Aires.

• Hike to view Mount Fitz Roy
• Search for Patagonian wildlife
• Trek along glacial lakes & valleys
• Explore Perito Moreno Glacier

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from $1,103

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Beagle Navigation, Martillo Island and Estancia Harberton

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Easy Active

This day trip from Ushuaia takes you to see Magellanic & Gentoos penguins, albatrosses, petrels, skuas, cormorants, vultures, South American Terns and other birds. After the hike, you will get back to historical Estancia Harberton for lunch and time at leisure at this historical Patagonian outpost.

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from $748

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Highlights of Rio

4 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 4-day exploration of Rio de Janeiro highlights all the main attractions, including visits to Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado, and Sugarloaf Mountain. Customize this tour to suit your needs and explore the marvelous city at your own pace, from its lively clubs to its marvelous cathedrals. It makes a perfect extension to any other Brazil trip!

• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Enjoy views from Sugarloaf Mountain
• Tour Rio de Janeiro's city center

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from $215

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Magdalena Island Penguin Colony

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this day trip from Punta Arenas, Chile, take a zodiac out on the Strait of Magellan to Magdalena Island where you will see over 100,000 penguins or hike to the lighthouse through the penguin colony. Enjoy the comic antics of these delightful creatures at close range.

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from $7,967

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Discover Argentina

10 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Fishing, Cooking Classes, Kayaking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a complete 10-day upscale tour discovering the best of Argentina. Dance the tango in Buenos Aires, float down the Tigre Delta, take a cooking class and go wine tasting in Mendoza. Explore the peaks and lakes of the high Andes hiking at a historical Estancia near Bariloche in Patagonia.

• Visit Buenos Aires and Tigre Delta
• Enjoy wine tasting in Mendoza
• Explore Bariloche and Patagonia

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from $873

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Sacred Valley Community Clean-Up

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Volunteering

Activity Level

Relaxed

This two-day service oriented trip helps local communities offset the negative consequences of modernization that impacts the Andes. The service project will allow travelers to go into the community and help families collect waste, separate it based on recyclables, biodegradable/compostable waste, and disposable garbage and educate and promote composting and recycling efforts in local communities surrounding the Sacred Valley.

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from $281

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Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Waterfall

1 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas

Activity Level

Relaxed

The Osorno and Petrohue Waterfall Day-Tour is the perfect program for those who love the outdoors. Discover the mysteries hidden in the Cordillera de Los Andes and its majestic Osorno Volcano, one of the highest peaks in southern Chile. Visit Llanquihue Lake, fish for trout at Río Pescado waterfalls, and take pictures of the beautiful Lake of All Saints.

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from $5,125

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Chile North to South Premium

13 Day Itinerary

Activities

Biking, Hiking, Urban Exploration, Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover Chile's awe-inspiring geographical and natural extremes on this upgraded 13-day, multi-destination trip. From the world's driest desert to the volcanic peaks, the wild Patagonian steppe, the country's vineyards, unique activities, and exclusive boutique accommodation, this trip has everything for a deluxe scenic Chilean adventure.

• Discover Santiago
• Explore the Atacama Desert
• Hike on epic trails in Perez Rosale
• Enjoy rafting on Chile's rivers

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