Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2028

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Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cusco with a local guide
• Adventure through the Andes
• Stay in luxury lodges along the way
• Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu

Activity Level

Easy Active

The Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of traditional adventure travel and cultural immersion. This 8-day lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley and an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in remote of mountain hamlets.

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from $3,698

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Haciendas of Ecuador

Otavalo and Cotopaxi - 7 Day Itinerary

• Visit the famous Otavalo Market
• Witness the condors flying
• Hike through Cotopaxi to El Refugio
• Tour nearby rose plantations

Activities

Horseback Riding, Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 7-day tour of Ecuador's Avenue of the Volcano explores the history and culture of the Andes while staying in luxurious haciendas: Hacienda Rumiloma overlooking Quito, traditional Hacienda Zuleta near Otavalo, and the former Inca palace of San Agustin de Callo in the shadows of fuming Cotopaxi Volcano.

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from $6,874

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Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu

12 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cusco's markets and ruins
• Kayak or bike at Piuray Lake
• Hike through the Sacred Valley
• Trek up Huayna Picchu Mountain

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Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport / Machu Picchu

Activities

Camping, Kayaking, Biking

Activity Level

Challenging

This 12-day Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu invites you to discover Peru's wonders. Explore off-the-beaten-path trails from Cusco to the iconic ruins. Trek through hidden mountains, villages, and ancient sites. Indulge in luxury camping, kayak pristine lakes, and savor traditional Pachamanca dinners.

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from $4,082

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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

Hiking, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site 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 $4,758

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Finch Bay Eco-Hotel

5 Day Itinerary

• View Giant Tortoises
• Snorkel along shallow reefs
• Choose from a menu of activities

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Baltra / North Seymour

Activity Level

Relaxed

Set the pace of your Galapagos adventure with a 5-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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from $11,521

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Chile Astronomy Adventure

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore La Serena and Coquimbo
• Join an astronomy tour in Gemini
• Discover Elqui Valley and nearby
• Visit Omega Astronomical Center
• Experience Atacameno traditions
• Explore lagoons and geysers

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La Serena / Calama

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Chile on an 8-day astronomy tour from La Serena to the Atacama Desert. Tour La Serena and Coquimbo, visit La Recova market, Gemini Observatory, and the Elqui Valley. Enjoy a pisco tasting, stargaze at Omega Center, and explore Moon Valley, Socaire, Altiplanic lagoons, the Tatio Geysers, and local Andean culture.

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from $7,479

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Andes to Caribbean Multisport

12 Day Itinerary

• Hike the Las Cárcavas & Ráquira
• Bike through iconic sites of Bogota
• Raft on Rio Fonce
• Learn about the ancient Tayrona

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Bogota / Cartagena

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Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

On this 12-day active multisport tour of Colombia, you'll hike, bike, and whitewater raft through the Andes before descending to the Caribbean coast to the Tayrona National Park and charming and historic Cartagena. Along the way, you'll see Chicamocha Gorge, tour an authentic coffee hacienda, and hike to the lost stone city of El Pueblito.

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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

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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 $3,546

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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 $2,502

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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

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Manaus

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

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 $890

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Explore Otavalo Market and Valley

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $6,764

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Fitz Roy & Glaciers Trekking

8 Day Itinerary

• Trek the classic Fitz Roy route
• Enjoy two nights of camping
• Explore Perito Moreno Glacier
• Optional rafting or ice trekking

Activity Level

Challenging

Begin your holiday Argentina hiking expedition by flying to Patagonia's El Calafate and then driving El Chalten, where you'll hike among glaciers and towering granite spires in the world-famous Fitz Roy Range, taking to the backcountry on a 4-day trek.

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from $4,223

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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

Rainforest Exploration, 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 $8,810

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Argentina Patagonia Explorer

11 Day Itinerary

• Trek the classic Fitz Roy route
• Enjoy two nights of camping
• Explore Perito Moreno Glacier
• Enjoy unique views of Bariloche
• Visit regional craft beer factories
• Kayak at Lake Nahuel Huapi

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Buenos Aires / El Calafate

Activity Level

Challenging

Begin your holiday Argentina hiking expedition by flying to Patagonia's El Calafate and then driving El Chalten, where you'll hike among glaciers and towering granite spires in the world-famous Fitz Roy Range. 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 $57,990

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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

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Helicopter Tours, Whale Watching

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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from $5,075

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Torres del Paine O Circuit

Small Group Trek - 10 Day Itinerary

• Trek John Gardner Pass
• Circle Paine Massif
• Witness the Towers
• Enjoy camping

Starts / Ends

Puerto Natales / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Challenging

Circle the iconic Paine Massif as you trek on the O Circuit through some of Torres del Paine's most challenging terrain, experiencing the wild beauty of southern Chile on this 10-day hiking adventure on the full Paine Circuit.

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from $774

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Quito Easter Festival

3 Day Itinerary

• Stand on the \\"Middle of the World
• Take a cable car for aerial views
• Watch the Festival procession

Activities

Festival Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Holy Week in Quito including the great and colorful procession of Good Friday with 90,000 participants winding through the streets of Quito's Old Town. Enjoy the best views of Quito's central square, Plaza de la Independencia. Explore Quito with a guide, including the Middle of the World Monument and the Pichincha Volcano.

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from $4,035

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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

Galapagos Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
• Learn about Galapagos conservation
• Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
• Snorkel among unique wildlife
• Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
• View giant Galapagos tortoises

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Moderate

Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!

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