Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2028

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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 $287

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Cotopaxi Volcano Mountain Biking

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

A day trip to Cotopaxi volcano and Limpiopungo valley offers stunning views of Ecuador's volcanic region. Begin your mountain riding experience on the slopes of Cotopaxi Volcano. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery on the way to Limpiopungo Valley, then cross-country bike over an old landslide.

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from $202

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Horseback Riding Full Day Tour

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

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from $277

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Laguna de los Tres Trek

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

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from $128

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Bellavista Cloudforest

1 Day Itinerary

• Visit a Bellavista Protected Area
• Hummingbirds on your finger-tips!
• Enjoy a guided naturalist hike

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience a full day in a "Magical Cloud Forest" on your next Ecuador trip. This Day Trip to Bellavista is a perfect way of getting to know a subtropical rain forest, so close to Quito and in the heart of the cloud forest! Spend that spare day in the city hiking in a forest reserve, or relaxing and admiring the hummingbirds and the landscapes of this wonderful region.

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from $123

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Cajas National Park

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

Take a one-day tour to the Cajas National Park in Cuenca Ecuador. See over 200 pristine lakes that are scattered in between the rugged jagged rocks and craggy valleys. The hike takes approximately 2.5 hours at an elevation around 12,795 feet.

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from $123

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Ingapirca

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a fun day out of Cuenca to the fortress of Ingapirca and Biblian with this one-day tour from Cuenca, Ecuador.Explore the ruins of Ingapirca, a pre-Incan fortress. Next, visit the Biblian Sanctuary, home to the beautiful Virgen del Rocio Church and enjoy the local market if there's time.

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from $56

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Cuenca City - Half Day

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Cuenca, considered the most colonial city in all of the Americas. Head to San Sebastian, the historical center, or Parque Calderón, home to the new and old cathedral. Don't miss the fantastic view of the city from Mirador de Turi.

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from $2,476

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Ecuador Highlights

9 Day Itinerary

• Walk paths through the Cloud Forest
• Visit bustling Otavalo Market
• Explore Cotopaxi National Park
• Enjoy various activities in Baño

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin and end your nine-day trip discovering the best of Ecuador high in the Andes where we'll explore the colonial capital city of Quito. Then, bargain with colorfully-dressed indigenous women in the Otavalo Market, visit the Bellavista Cloud Forest, Cotopaxi Volcano & National Park and the town of Baños on this tour of the best of the Ecuadorian Andes.

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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

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activities

Hacienda Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Fishing

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 $6,012

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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

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Quito / Quito

Activities

Cooking Classes, Rainforest Exploration

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 $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

Activities

Village Visits

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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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, Camping, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting

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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from $4,190

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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

Starts / Ends

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 $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, Urban Exploration

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 $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 $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

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Bogota / Cartagena

Activities

Local Market Visits, Snorkeling

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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