Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2029

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Manu Wildlife Adventure

6 Day Itinerary

• Walk along the Collpa Trail
• Watch as toucans fly over head
• Stop to see gold miners

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the beauty of the Amazon on a 6-day trip to Manu Wildlife Center in Peru. Watch as tapirs and macaws feed on clay licks, boat down the river and search for nocturnal animals like the caiman on this exciting itinerary. Active opportunities include hikes, canopy towers, boating in oxbow lakes and more.

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from $2,584

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Manu Wildlife Snapshot

5 Day Itinerary

• Go to an oxbow lake
• Visit the Tapir Clay lick
• Look for spider monkeys

Activity Level

Easy Active

Travel to the remote Amazon Rainforest on your trip to Peru. Watch in awe as woodpeckers, tanagers, macaws, toucans and parakeets fly around the treetops on this 5-day adventure at Manu Wildlife Center. Your trip will give you the chance to intimately experience nature from trails, canopy towers, oxbow lakes, and rivers!

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from $2,298

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Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls

7 Day Itinerary

• Tour Rio de Janeiro's city center
• Enjoy views from Sugarloaf Mountain
• Discover the beautiful Iguazu Falls
• Walk above the spectacular falls

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Iguazu Falls

Activities

Rainforest Exploration, Hiking, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 7-day tour combines Rio de Janeiro, "The Marvelous City" a highlight on any Brazil tour, with Iguazu Falls, one of the most awe-inspiring sights in South America. The falls straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil, explore the falls to get up close to the plummeting water.

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from $2,298

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Sacha Lodge

4 Day Itinerary

• Tour with guide and naturalists
• Go swimming and dugout canoeing
• Stay at Sacha Lodge

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend three nights in Ecuador's premier rainforest lodge with professional naturalists and indigenous guides. Sacha Lodge is among the best places in the Amazon to explore the jungle without leaving behind your creature comforts.

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from $1,151

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Paraty Escape

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit colonial churches and homes
• Explore the trails and coastline
• Kayak Brazil's only fjord

Activity Level

Relaxed

This Brazilian vacation is unlike any other that we offer! Explore Paraty based on your own desires and at your own pace. The options are endless, ranging from roaming the narrow streets past colonial churches and homes, to kayaking Brazil's only fjord, Saco De Mamangua. The choice is yours!

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from $1,060

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Cotopaxi Multisport

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit the Condor Machay Waterfall
• Enjoy the Cotopaxi Ropes Course
• Climb the Rumiñahui Volcano

Activities

Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Moderate

Extend your trip in Ecuador with a 3 night stay in a comfortable hacienda near the Cotopaxi Volcano and explore the Andean highlands on foot, horseback, and gliding through the forest by zipline during our multisport trip that is a short drive from Quito.

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from $757

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Salvador de Bahia

4 Day Itinerary

• Learn about history art and culture
• Peruse market stalls
• Spend an afternoon on the beach

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Brazil's first capital city, Salvador. The Renaissance inspired architecture still dominates the city center. Tour with your guide through the city streets, bartering at the market of Sao Joaquim and immerse yourself in the unique Afro-Brazilian culture.

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from $11,742

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Classic Galapagos Safari & Isabela

7 Day Itinerary

• Discover Santa Cruz Island
• Snorkel across Floreana
• Admire unique wildlife
• Enjoy Isabela's sandy beaches

Starts / Ends

Los Gemelos (Twin Craters) / Las Tintoreras

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Moderate

Luxury camping in one of the world's most remarkable archipelagos. The Galapagos Safari Camp tour is perfect for the traveler that prefers his or her tours active and want to stay in a unique location, not just your standard hotel.

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from $2,710

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Costa Verde of Brazil

10 Day Itinerary

• Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
• Explore the colonial town of Paraty
• Hike to Lopes Mendes Beach
• Kayak along rugged coastline

Activities

Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 10-day Brazil tour can be customized based on your interests! Begin with a visit to vibrant Rio de Janeiro where you will see Rio's famous landmarks. Continue to Paraty with its cobblestone streets and rich history. Hike to Lopes Mendes Beach and snorkel, kayak, or simply relax on the beach as you end your Brazil trip.

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from $1,971

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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

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

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

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from $1,805

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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

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Campo Grande

Activities

Snorkeling

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 $6,775

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Culinary Adventure in Argentina & Uruguay

13 Day Itinerary

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

Activities

Wine Tasting

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 $5,796

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Guyana Jungle Survival

7 Day Itinerary

• Learn jungle survival skills
• Spot wildlife in Iwokrama Forest
• Visit Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls
• Explore Georgetown with your guide

Activities

Fishing, Camping

Activity Level

Easy Active

During this weeklong hands-on Guyana adventure tour you'll experience what it really takes to survive in the jungle with instruction in fire- and shelter-building, scavenging for food, and basic survival skills from your local Amerindian Guide. It also includes visit to the Amazonian Iwokrama Forest and Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls and the Surama Village.

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from $4,251

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Casanare Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary

• Visit a Nature Reserve in Casanare
• Enjoy horseback ride in the Reserve
• Spy elusive wildlife
• Learn about the Llanos' way of life
• Spend time with the local community
• Taste home-cooked lunch with locals

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Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

On this 5-day Casanare Wildlife Safari in Colombia, witness incredible wildlife in El Encanto de Guanapalo natural reserve. You explore a vast plain with extensive ranches that still preserve the traditions of the region, experiencing these customs with Llaneros while riding horses through the savannahs.

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from $3,152

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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

Activities

Local Market Visits

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 $2,345

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Araras EcoLodge Adventure

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Pantanal region
• Take a nocturnal jungle walk
• Search for a plethora of wildlife

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Designed for the active traveler, this 5-day tour based at Araras EcoLodge in Brazil enables you to walk, trek, horseback ride, canoe, and bike around the expansive Pantanal region. Enjoy a new adventure every day as you marvel at the unique flora, fauna, and landscape, accompanied by an expert local guide.

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from $2,488

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Amazon Kayak Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

• Observe Black Caimans
• Walk Yasuni National Park
• Encounter Amazon wildlife

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 $2,509

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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 Baños

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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