Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2028

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Explore Otavalo Market and Valley

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $776

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Papallacta Hot Springs with Overnight

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $763

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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 $984

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Beagle Navigation, Martillo Island and Estancia Harberton

1 Day Itinerary

• Cruise Beagle Channel by boat
• Spot sea lions and seabirds
• Explore Martillo Island in summer
• Explore Estancia Harberton ranch

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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Atacama Archaeological Tour

½ Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Atacama Desert / Atacama Desert

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore in 2025 with a relaxed journey through the Andes and Atacama Desert. Enjoy easy archaeological visits and stunning landscapes with minimal effort. Perfect for comfort seekers, this trip blends culture and nature in , part of . Plan for 2026 too!

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from $208

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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 $461

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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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Cotopaxi Volcano Mountain Biking

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Biking

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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Horseback Riding Full Day Tour

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

Embark on a full-day horseback riding adventure in Ecuador's highlands. Enjoy a scenic ride through open landscapes, surrounded by Andean beauty. This immersive experience offers a chance to connect with nature, explore rugged terrain, and enjoy traditional hospitality in a peaceful countryside setting.

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from $194

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Cotopaxi - Saquisilí Indian Market

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $186

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Cotopaxi National Park

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Cotopaxi, the earth's highest active volcano (19347ft/5897m) with possibilities of seeing the Andean Condor. This is a full-day tour including a hike to the volcano's refuge lodge and a short walk to the nearest glacier.

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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 $133

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Ecuadorian Gastronomy Experience in Quito

½ Day Itinerary

• Indulge in Ecuador's hidden flavors
• Delight in local cuisine's richness
• Immerse in Ecuadorian culture

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Ecuadorian Gastronomy at Quito's Restaurant La Gloria. Explore a menu of local dishes, savoring curated flavors that transport you across the country's regions. Embrace the treasure of culture through food, a shared celebration of excitement.

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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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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

Activities

Urban Exploration

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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Quebrada del Salto Waterfall Hike

½ Day Itinerary

• Take in the views of Andes mountain
• Hike Quebrada del Salto
• Rappel Quebrada del Salto Waterfall

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Moderate

Discover Argentina's countryside on 3-hour a guided trek to the beautiful Quebrada del Salto Waterfalls that include 18-meter rappelling. Explore the beautiful scenery surrounding Mendoza city in the afternoon.

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from $558

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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

Starts / Ends

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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