Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2028

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Rainbow Valley & Yerbas Buenas

Itinerary

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Atacama Desert / Atacama Desert

Activity Level

Relaxed

Start your adventure in San Pedro de Atacama by driving an hour to the ancient archaeological site of Yerbas Buenas. For an hour and a half, walk around the petroglyphs which date back approximately 10,000 years. Embark on another half-day tour of Rainbow Valley, home to colorful mineral-rich rock formations.

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from $275

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Puritama Hotsprings

Itinerary

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Atacama Desert / Atacama Desert

Activity Level

Relaxed

Take the half- day Puritama Hotsprings tour and enjoy the serenity and rejuvenating properties these mineral springs have to offer. The natural waters have a constant temperature of 35°C/95°F, making them comfortable and relieving muscle tension. This is an ideal way to relax after a long day visiting Machu Picchu and the surrounding areas.

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from $1,944

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Hiking Bariloche

5 Day Itinerary

• Hike Cerrito Llao Llao
• Enjoy bird watching at El Tambo
• Explore Guillelmo lake

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Bariloche / Bariloche

Activity Level

Moderate

Discover Bariloche, the principal city of the Argentine Lakes District and a great base camp for enjoying various outdoor activities.

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from $241

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Laguna de los Tres Trek

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

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from $5,990

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Wild Aysen and Cerro Castillo Trek

9 Day Itinerary

• Trekking in Cerro Castillo
• Kayak Marble Caves & Cathedrals
• Hike in Patagonia National Park
• Raft down the Baker River
• Explore Lake Bertrand
• Visit Cerro Castillo

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Coyhaique / Balmaceda

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Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Moderate

On this 9-day tour, trek through Cerro Castillo National Park, one of the most spectacular and remote places in Chilean Patagonia, and stay in comfortable cabins overlooking Lake General Carrera. Enjoy the rugged landscapes of Aysen and be captivated by the Northern Patagonian scenery.

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Lodge to Lodge Salkantay Trek

Peru Small Group Tour - 11 Day Itinerary

• Explore historic Cusco
• Trek the varied Andean terrain
• Stay in luxury lodges along the way
• Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu

Activities

Adventure Options

Activity Level

Challenging

This 11-day trip along the legendary Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu hosts you in luxury lodges as you visit such iconic archaelogical sites and towns like Colpa Lodge, Lucma Lodge, Wayra Lodge, Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), Cusco, and Lima, filled with adventure and trekking to take you through these breathtaking landscapes.

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from $4,967

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Patagonia Los Glaciares Adventure

8 Day Itinerary

• Hike exploration
• Greet and eat dinner with locals
• OVO Patagonia experience
• Estancia Bonanza experience
• Mini-trek at Perito Moreno glacier

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El Calafate / El Calafate

Activities

Hiking, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

On this 8-day Patagonia Los Glaciares Adventure, hike to Laguna de los Tres for Mt. Fitz Roy views, then to Laguna Torre through forests. At Estancia Bonanza, ride a 4x4, and hike a Via Ferrata. Visit a Patagonian estancia to enjoy a lamb asado. Return to El Calafate for a Greet & Eat Dinner, then trek on Perito Moreno before a private transfer.

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Torres Del Paine Short Multisport Extension

3 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy multi-sport activities
• Explore Grey Glacier up close
• Enjoy an E-Bike with scenic views
• Experience a Private Camping Advent

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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Add this 3-day Torres del Paine multi-sport extension to your time at Riverside Camp! Kayak the pristine waters of Grey Lake and River, e-bike through stunning landscapes, and hike along iconic trails. Perfect for exploring Torres del Paine from a new perspective. Relax each night at the Riverside Camp, making this an unforgettable experience for any outdoor enthusiast!

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Classic Bariloche

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit regional craft beer factories
• Enjoy unique views of Bariloche
• Kayak at Lake Nahuel Huapi

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Bariloche / Bariloche

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Bariloche, the principal city of the Argentine Lakes District, and a great base camp for enjoying various outdoor activities on this 4-day Patagonia tour.

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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 $428

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Estancia Cristina Discovery

1 Day Itinerary

• See Upsala Glaciers jagged icy peak
• Enjoy scenic walks and 4x4 rides
• Explore the estancia's museum

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Puerto Bandera / Upsala Glacier

Activity Level

Moderate

Estancia Cristina Discovery allows you to explore the natural beauty of Patagonia and spend a day enjoying the breathtaking views of the Upsala Glacier and the Southern Patagonian Continental Ice Field, as well as a 4x4 ride, hike, or wander around the estancia's museum in the old sheep shearing shed.

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from $1,549

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Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls

7 Day Itinerary

• Tour Rio de Janeiro's city center
• Enjoy views from Sugarloaf Mountain
• Discover the beautiful Iguazu Falls
• Walk above the spectacular falls

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Rio de Janeiro / Iguazu Falls

Activities

Rainforest Exploration, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 7-day tour combines Rio de Janeiro, "The Marvelous City" a highlight on any Brazil tour, with Iguazu Falls, one of the most awe-inspiring sights in South America. The falls straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil, explore the falls to get up close to the plummeting water.

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Hiking Galapagos

Hotel-Based Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
• Trek to a fresh water lake
• Learn about local conservation
• Explore Tortuga Bay

Activity Level

Moderate

Sea lions and tortoises and iguanas -- oh my! Explore some of the Islands' most remarkable regions, including snorkeling at Leon Dormido, Tortuga Bay, Frigate Hill and a hike to the rim of Sierra Negra volcano. Spend nights on the Islands in comfortable hotels on this 9-day trip with the best hiking in Galapagos.

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San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

4 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Visit Lobos Island
• Admire Galapagos unique wildlife
• Discover Devil's Crown

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Isla Lobos / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the spectacular Galapagos Islands on this 4-day small ship cruise aboard the Ocean Spray. Observe the unique wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of this stunning archipelago, visiting San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz.

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from $2,990

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Rio Serrano Hotel & Spa - Torres del Paine

5-6 Day Itinerary

• Explore Rio Serrano Hotel & Spa
• Outdoor trips within Rio Serrano
• Enjoy an all-inclusive experience
• Daily half or full-day excursions

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Torres del Paine / Torres del Paine

Activities

Horseback Riding, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a 5-day all-inclusive adventure along the Serrano River, a 38-km waterway colored by Southern Ice Field sediments. Located in Río Serrano village, the hotel is the largest in Torres del Paine and offers easy access to hiking, horseback riding, fly fishing, and mountain views. Just 86 km from Puerto Natales, enjoy daily guided excursions.

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from $2,821

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Sacha Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary

• Paddle dugout canoes along creeks
• Take night walks through the forest
• Observe the unique wildlife
• View the forest from the canopy

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Easy Active

Flying from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, board a canoe down the Napo River where we'll have four nights exploring the Amazon rainforest at Sacha Lodge. Luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine, English-speaking naturalists & indigenous guides revealing monkeys, birds & Amazonian wildlife will make your weeklong trip to Ecuador unforgettable.

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from $1,352

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Rio de Janeiro and Bonito

7 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Learn about local flora and fauna
• Swim in unusually blue waters

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Rio de Janeiro / Campo Grande

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit the mountaintops of Corcovado and Sugarloaf, two of Rio's iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana during your visit to Rio de Janeiro. Make your way to Brazil's ecotourism capital, Bonito, where you can admire the tropical wildlife on land and in the Rio de Prata.

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Gable Island navigation and penguin colony

1 Day Itinerary

• See a variety of different seabirds
• Observe penguins
• Hike to know more about the Island

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Ushuaia / Ushuaia

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy your day trip to the penguin colony and Gable Island. Enter the Beagle Channel by paddling the inflatable canoes. After that, a motorboat will depart from Harberton and head toward Martillo Island. From the boat, you'll be able to see penguins in their breeding habitat.

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