Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2028

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Galapagos by Catamaran, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina

• Observe rare island wildlife
• Kayak pristine coastlines
• Explore volcanic landscapes
• Visit historic Lima landmarks
• Tour Sacred Valley sites

Starts / Ends

Ecuador / Lima

Activities

Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 16-day Galápagos cruise to Machu Picchu, combining wildlife encounters and legendary Inca landmarks. Cruise aboard National Geographic Delfina, visit iconic islands, and discover Peru’s Sacred Valley, Cusco, and ancient Machu Picchu.

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from $18,595

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Western & Eastern Islands

Baltra - San Cristobal - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Explore Tagus Cove
• Marvel at Urbina Bay
• Visit Santa Cruz highlands
• Encounter diverse wildlife

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Western & Eastern Galapagos Islands on this 9-day cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Discover Bachas Beach, Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, Santiago Island, and more. Witness unique wildlife, hike, snorkel, and savor the stunning natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands.

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from $14,995

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Southern & Northern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Enjoy exploring Española Island
• Discover Floreana's beaches
• Interact with the playful sea lion
• Explore Genovesa Island

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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Join the 7-Day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Eastern & Central Galapagos, beginning on San Cristóbal Island. Explore Tijeretas, Gardner Bay, Punta Suárez, and Floreana. Snorkel at Champion Islet, then visit Genovesa Island. Conclude at Black Turtle Cove, disembarking in Baltra, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.

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from $5,631

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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

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Fishing, Hacienda Visits, Horseback Riding

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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from $10,595

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Western Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Relax and swim at Bachas Beach
• Spot flightless cormorants at Tagus
• Visit Darwin's Lake and snorkel
• Witness flightless cormorants

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set off on a 5-day Western Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Begin at Baltra and sail to Bachas Beach for wildlife encounters. Explore Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, and Vicente Roca Point, discovering rich marine life. Conclude with a visit to North Seymour Island before disembarking in Baltra.

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from $7,280

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Colombia Multisport Adventure: Andes to Caribbean

12 Day Itinerary

• Hike Cane River trail to Ráquira
• Bike through iconic sites of Bogota
• Zipline above Juan Curi Falls
• Explore Tayrona National Park

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Bogota / Cartagena

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience Colombia’s rich culture and scenery on this active 12-day trip from Bogotá to the Caribbean coast. Hike to the Lost City, visit colonial towns like Villa de Leyva and Barichara, and unwind in Tayrona National Park’s pristine beaches. Explore Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed charm while connecting with Colombia’s diverse landscapes and heritage.

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from $8,195

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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Visit Tijeretas Hill bird colony
• Discover Floreana Island's beaches
• Snorkel with sea lions

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 4-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise to the Eastern Galapagos Islands. Explore San Cristóbal, and visit Tijeretas Hill. Enjoy Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on Española, then discover unique beaches, flamingos, and marine life at Punta Cormorant on Floreana. Conclude your journey at the Charles Darwin Research Station and fly back home.

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from $5,980

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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

Camping, 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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from $4,302

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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

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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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

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Cartagena

Activities

Village Visits

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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from $3,506

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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

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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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from $1,876

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Living Legacy of Ancient Peru

Cusco & Huilloc - 6 Day Itinerary

• Discover wonders of Peru
• Explore Historic sites of Cusco
• Experience life at Huilloc
• Experience Machu Picchu

Starts / Ends

Cusco / Cusco

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the unique living culture in Peru in this 6-day Cusco and Huilloc Homestay Tour.

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from $1,366

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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

Rainforest Exploration

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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from $1,661

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Medellin Adventure

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore the vibrant city of Medelli
• Visit the city of Guatapé
• Taste tropical fruits and coffee
• Visit local coffee farm
• Learn about coffee in Concordia

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Medellin / Medellin

Activity Level

Easy Active

Spend your week getting to know Medellin on this 5-day tour, including an in-depth city tour and a coffee plantation tour in the town of Concordia. Learn about Medellin and experience what its culture has to offer. Enjoy the scenery, and the colorful tiled streets, and taste tropical fruits and coffee

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from $8,452

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Culinary Adventure in Argentina & Uruguay

13 Day Itinerary

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

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 $2,417

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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

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 $2,565

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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

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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from $7,721

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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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