Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2029

This 13-day tour of Chile takes you from Northern Chile's Atacama Desert, to Santiago, the Lake District, then Torres del Paine. Along the way, enjoying hiking, biking, wine tasting, rafting, and other activities as you experience both the metropolitan and natural sides of Chile.

This 8-day multisport adventure to the Galapagos Islands is packed with thrilling and unique experiences. Begin your action-packed trip with a trek on San Cristobal Island, and then continue with kayaking, snorkeling, and biking around the Galapagos, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!

This 13-day Patagonian adventure covers the region’s highlights. Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, cruise the fjords on an Australis voyage, discover Torres del Paine, experience a traditional Patagonian dinner and end in El Calafate. Visit Magdalena Island’s penguins, hike iconic trails, and trek the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier.

Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago located off of Brazil's northwest coast, epitomizes the term 'island paradise.' Home to some of the world's most pristine, picturesque beaches, Fernando de Noronha is the perfect destination for travelers seeking an authentic Brazilian experience in a tropical setting unparalleled in beauty.

Join this 8-day tour that takes you to Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the citadel of Machu Picchu. Explore the culinary delights of Peru in Barranco, where you can taste traditional dishes like lomo saltado and causa. This is a relaxed, cultural-focused trip with an emphasis on the flavors and gastronomy of Peru.

This 13-day Uruguay self-drive tour offers plenty of chances to savor the wine and relax on the beaches. Visit Colonia and Montevideo before heading northeast into the hilly region for two nights to visit wineries and olive oil plantations. The trip ends with two days in the coastal village of Jose Ignacio to relax and enjoy the beach.

This whitewater adventure takes you into the heart of spectacular Patagonia and on an electrifying rafting journey. On this 9-day trip, enjoy 4 days whitewater rafting and time for horseback riding, fly fishing, and more. Days are spent splashing down the river, through Class III, IV, and even a Class V rapid! Luxury camping, horseback riding and kayaking!

This 4-day exploration of Rio de Janeiro highlights all the main attractions, including visits to Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado, and Sugarloaf Mountain. Customize this tour to suit your needs and explore the marvelous city at your own pace, from its lively clubs to its marvelous cathedrals. It makes a perfect extension to any other Brazil trip!

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.

This tour of Ecuador offers visitors some of the most stunning natural beauty and cultural diversity on the continent. Wander the cobblestone streets of colonial Quito, experience indigenous cultures near Cotopaxi and Quilotoa volcanoes, ride the panoramic Nariz del Diablo train, explore Inca ruins and colonial Cuenca before finishing our trip in Guayaquil.

On this 4-day tour, you will get a taste of Bolivia's geographical diversity from volcanos to ancient salt flats. Visit the capital city of La Paz, where you can wander through the colorful markets and marvel at the historic architecture before flying to Uyuni to explore the famous region of the world's largest salt flats, visible from space.

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.